Document:

First Amendment, dated August 13, 2008, to Credit Agreement among the company

 Exhibit 10.44 
 FIRST AMENDMENT 
 FIRST AMENDMENT, dated as of
August 13, 2008 (this “Amendment”), to the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 7, 2007 (as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among Domtar Corporation, a Delaware
corporation (the “Parent Borrower”), Domtar Paper Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Domtar Inc., a Canadian corporation, the banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time party thereto, Bank
of America, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as co-documentation agents, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as syndication agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the
“Administrative Agent”). 
 W I T N E S S E T
H: 
 WHEREAS, the Parent Borrower has requested that amendments be made to the Credit Agreement as provided herein; and

 WHEREAS, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders are willing to effect such amendments, but only on the terms and conditions
set forth herein. 
 NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: 
 I. Defined Terms. Terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

 II. Amendments to Credit Agreement. 
 1. Amendments to Section 1.1 (Defined Terms). Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting in proper alphabetical order the following definition: 
 “Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio”: as at the last day of any period of four fiscal quarters, the
ratio of (a) the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries at such date (excluding the face amount of undrawn letters of credit and excluding Guaranteed Obligations to the extent not due) that is
secured by a Lien on any assets of the Parent Borrower or its Subsidiaries, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP to (b) Consolidated EBITDA for such period. 
 2. Amendment to Section 7.14 (Optional Payments and Modifications of Certain Debt Instruments). Section 7.14 of the Credit
Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the language below immediately prior to the “.” at the end of said Section 7.14: 
 “, except the Parent Borrower and any of its Subsidiaries may make or offer to make any optional or voluntary payment, prepayment, repurchase or redemption of or otherwise optionally or voluntarily
defease or segregate funds with respect to all or a portion of the 7.875% Debentures due 2011 so long as, at the time thereof and after giving effect thereto (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the use of proceeds of any Revolving Loans or
Swingline Loans borrowed in connection therewith), (i) the Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio determined on a pro forma basis is equal to or less than 1.50 to 1.00, (ii) the aggregate Available Revolving Commitments is equal to or
more than 50% of the Revolving Commitments and (iii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing” 
 III. Conditions to Effectiveness. This Amendment shall become effective on the date (the “Amendment Effective Date”) on which each of the following conditions have been satisfied: 
 1. The Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders shall have executed and delivered this Amendment to the Administrative
Agent. 
 2. The Administrative Agent shall have received for the account of each Lender that executes and delivers its
signature page to the Administrative Agent no later than 12:00 noon (ET) on August 13, 2008 an amendment fee equal to 0.125% of such Lender’s Revolving Commitment and Term Loans then outstanding. 

 IV. General. 
 1. Representations and Warranties. To induce the Lenders to enter into this Amendment, the Borrowers hereby represent and warrant to
all of the Lenders as of the Amendment Effective Date (after giving effect to this Amendment) that: 
 (a) No
Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and 
 (b) The representations and warranties
made by any Loan Party in and pursuant to the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects, after giving effect to this Amendment, on and as of the Amendment Effective Date as if made on and as of the Amendment Effective Date, except
to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date. 
 2. Payment of Expenses. The Parent Borrower agrees to pay and reimburse the Administrative Agent for all of its reasonable
out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Amendment, including without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursement of one primary counsel to the Administrative Agent (and if necessary or, in the reasonable judgment of
the Administrative Agent, advisable, one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include Canada)). 
 3. No Other Modifications; Confirmation. Except as expressly modified hereby, the provisions of the Credit Agreement are and shall remain in full force and effect. Nothing herein shall be deemed to
entitle the Borrowers to a consent to, or a waiver, amendment, modification or other change of, any of the terms, conditions, obligations, covenants or agreements contained in the Credit Agreement or any Loan Document in similar or different
circumstances. 
 4. Governing Law; Counterparts. 
 (a) This Amendment and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted
in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. 
 (b) This Amendment may be executed by one or more of
the parties to this Amendment on any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Amendment by facsimile
transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof. 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned
Borrowers have caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written and the Subsidiary Guarantors hereby consent and agree to this Amendment as of the date hereof and reaffirm their
obligations under the Loan Documents to which they are party. 
 [Loan Parties Pages Provided Separately]Consulting Agreement of Mr. Marvin Cooper

 Exhibit 10.49 
 CONSULTING AGREEMENT 
 THIS AGREEMENT
entered into as of June 1, 2009 (“Effective Date”) 
  

			
	BETWEEN:	  	 Marvin D. Cooper, residing at [ ] U.S.A.
  
 (hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”)

		
	AND:	  	 Domtar Corporation, a Delaware corporation, having its head office at 395 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
  
 (hereinafter referred to as
“Domtar”)

 WHEREAS Domtar wishes to retain the services of the Consultant to assist it in
connection with certain special projects. 
 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants
hereinafter set forth the parties hereto agree as follows: 
  

	1.	The Consultant will provide consultancy services to Domtar in connection with the special projects described in Annex A attached hereto, and other projects as may be
designated from time to time by Domtar’s President and CEO (the “Services”), upon the terms and conditions set forth below. 

  

	2.	This Agreement shall expire one (1) year after the Effective Date. 

  

	3.	During the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall make himself available from time to time to provide the Services for a maximum of one hundred (100) days at
such location or locations as may be required from time to time, it being understood that the Consultant shall not be required to work more than 30 hours per month on Domtar matters. The performance of any services in excess of this one hundred
(100)-day limit will require prior approval by Domtar’s President and CEO. For purposes of Section 409A of the US Internal Revenue Code (“Section 409A”), Domtar shall determine the expected level of Services to be performed by
the Consultant under this Agreement following the date of his retirement as an officer and employee of Domtar (the “Retirement Date”) and whether, as a result thereof, the Consultant will have a “separation from service” (if any)
within the meaning of Section 409A at the close of business, on the Retirement Date or on such later date as Domtar shall determine. 

  

	4.	The Consultant shall perform the Services with reasonable skill, care and diligence, and shall receive instructions from Domtar’s President and CEO or his
designee. 

  

	5.	The consulting fees for the Services shall be $3,000 per 8-hour day, payable upon the presentation of a monthly invoice to Domtar, outlining the services rendered and
the time spent. Invoices shall be submitted within 30 days after the end of the month to which they relate and, subject to receipt of the requisite accompanying documentation, shall be paid within 30 days of receipt. 

  

	6.	The Consultant shall assume all reasonable traveling and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of Services and in accordance with
Domtar’s expense policies, which will be reimbursed upon submission and approval of a monthly expense summary accompanied by receipts. Mileage for the use of the Consultant’s personal vehicle in the performance of the Services will be
reimbursed at applicable Domtar rates. 

  

			
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	7.	The Consultant declares and Domtar agrees that he is an independent contractor and not an employee of Domtar within the meaning of the provisions of occupational health
and safety, workers’ compensation, employment standards, labor relations or any other applicable local, state or federal legislation, and that he is solely responsible for the payment of all taxes that are required by applicable laws or
regulations to be paid in respect of the services hereunder, including, without limitation any federal, state and local taxes or contributions imposed or required under unemployment insurance, social security, and income tax laws such as Federal
Insurance Contributions Act taxes. The Consultant further agrees to fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations when performing the Services. 

  

	8.	The Consultant agrees not to incur legal obligations on Domtar’s behalf without prior approval from its President and CEO or his designee.

  

	9.	Domtar undertakes and agrees that it shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from any and all costs, expenses or judgments awarding damages, related to any
claim, lawsuit or legal action brought against the Consultant while acting reasonably in the course and scope of performing the Services hereunder, provided that such undertaking by Domtar shall not apply in any case of gross negligence or
willful misconduct on the part of the Consultant. The Consultant undertakes and agrees that he shall cooperate fully with Domtar and its legal counsel in the defense of any such claim, lawsuit or legal action and shall not under any circumstances
settle, compromise or appeal any such claim or resulting judgment without the prior written consent of Domtar. The Consultant shall notify Domtar immediately in the event that he becomes aware of any such claim, lawsuit or legal action or any threat
to initiate same. 

  

	10.	Any reimbursable costs or expenses under this Agreement must be submitted within 90 days of incurrence with all requisite documentation. Domtar will make any
reimbursement due to the Consultant as promptly as possible, but in no event later than December 31 following the year in which the Consultant incurred the expense. The amount of any reimbursement provided under this Agreement in one year shall
not affect the amount of any reimbursement provided in any other year. 

  

	11.	The Services performed by the Consultant shall be for the exclusive benefit of Domtar and the Consultant shall not, for the terms of this Agreement, either personally
or for another party, directly or indirectly, in whatever capacity including, but not limited to, as an employer, employee, principal, proxy, agent, associate, independent contractor, franchisor, franchisee, distributor, consultant or otherwise,
conduct or be employed, or hold material financial interests, or be otherwise commercially involved in any venture, activity, or business, identical or substantially similar or competitive to the ventures, activities or business of Domtar.

  

	12.	After the termination of this Agreement and for a period of six (6) months thereafter, the Consultant shall not, directly or indirectly, either individually or in
partnership, jointly or in conjunction with any person, firm, association, syndicate, corporation or any other entity whether, without limitation, as principal, shareholder, agent, employer, employee, proxy, associate, independent contractor,
franchisor, franchisee, distributor, consultant or otherwise, conduct, engage, be employed by or participate in or be otherwise commercially involved with any person or entity doing business in the manufacture, distribution and sale of any products
or services similar or competitive to those of Domtar. 

  

	13.	For the term of this Agreement and for two (2) years after its termination, the Consultant agrees to treat as secret and confidential and not at any time for any
reason to disclose or allow to be disclosed to any person, firm or corporation or otherwise make use of or allow to be made use of any confidential or proprietary information or relating to Domtar’s technology, processes, business, strategies,
finances or any such confidential information relating to any affiliate, supplier or customer of Domtar, unless the information: 

  

	 	a)	is in the public domain as at the date of this Agreement or comes into the public domain other than through breach of this Agreement or another agreement to which
Domtar is a party; or 

  

			
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	 	b)	becomes known to the Consultant through a third party otherwise than through a breach of this Agreement or another agreement to which Domtar is a party.

  

	13.	The Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a violation of the covenants and agreements set forth in articles 10, 11 or 12 hereinabove, Domtar
shall be authorized and entitled to obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and an accounting of all profits and benefits arising out of such violation, which rights and remedies shall be
cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies to which Domtar may be legally entitled. 

  

	14.	The Consultant hereby acknowledges that he is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A of the US Internal Revenue Code (“Section
409A”). Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, any payment required to be made to the Consultant hereunder upon or following date of his “separation from service” (within the meaning of
Section 409A) shall be delayed until six months after such separation from service (or, if earlier, upon the Consultant’s death) to the extent necessary to comply with, and avoid imposition on Consultant of any tax penalty imposed under,
Section 409A USIRC. Should payments be delayed in accordance with the preceding sentence, the accumulated payment that would have been made but for the period of the delay shall be paid, in a single lump sum as soon as administratively
practicable following the six month anniversary of the Consultant’s separation from service, and not later than 30 business days after such six month anniversary. 

  

	15.	Any notice or other communication related to this Agreement given by Domtar to the Consultant or by the Consultant to Domtar shall be in writing and shall be sent by
registered mail or by courier to the addresses noted below or as either party hereto may designate by prior written notice to the other: 

  

			
	Consultant:	  	[            ]
		
	Domtar:	  	 Domtar Corporation
 395 de
Maisonneuve Blvd. West
 Montreal, Quebec H3A 1L6
 Canada
 Attention: General Counsel

  

	15.	Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other. 

  

	16.	This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements respecting the subject matter hereof and neither party
shall be bound by any prior agreements. 

  

	17.	The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or part of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision or
part thereof, and any such invalid provision or part thereof shall be deemed to be severable. 

  

	18.	This Agreement may not be assigned by the Consultant. 

  

	19.	This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. 

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, this 6th day of May, 2009. 
  

									
	Domtar Corporation	 		 	Consultant
					
	By:	 	 	 		 	By:	 	 
		 		 		 		 	
	John D. Williams/President and CEO	 		 	Marvin Cooper

  

			
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