Document:

EX-4.79

Exhibit 4.79

FIRST AMENDMENT, CONSENT AND WAIVER TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

FIRST LIEN CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT

     This First Amendment and Consent to Amended and Restated First Lien Credit and Guaranty
Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of September 15, 2008 by and among DTN, Inc., as
borrower (“Company”), DTN Holding Company, Inc. (“Holdings”), DTN, LLC, DTN Information Services
LLC, DTN HoldCo Corporation and certain subsidiaries of DTN HoldCo Corporation, as guarantors (such
entities, collectively, with Holdings, “Guarantors”), General Electric Capital Corporation, as
administrative agent (“Agent”) and Lenders signatory hereto.

WITNESSETH:

     WHEREAS, Company, Guarantors, various Lenders and Agent entered into that certain Amended and
Restated First Lien Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of March 16, 2007 (as amended, restated,
modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”);

     WHEREAS, pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement to be entered into by and among Telvent
Export, S.L. (“Purchaser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telvent GIT, S.A. (“Telvent”), Holdings,
GSC Recovery IIA, L.P., as sellers’ representative and the stockholders of Holdings party thereto
(the “Stock Purchase Agreement”), Purchaser will become the direct owner of 100% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Capital Stock of Holdings and in turn the indirect owner of 100% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of Company, all as more particularly set forth in
the Stock Purchase Agreement and the Share Exchange Agreement (as defined below) (the transactions
contemplated by the Stock Purchase Agreement and the Share Exchange Agreement, the “Change of
Control Transaction”);

     WHEREAS, the consummation of the Change of Control Transaction would constitute an Event of
Default under the Credit Agreement;

     WHEREAS, Company and Holdings have requested Agent’s and Requisite Lenders’ consent to the
Change of Control Transaction and in connection therewith have further requested other
accommodations and modifications with respect to certain other matters under the Credit Agreement;
and

     WHEREAS, Agent and Requisite Lenders are willing to agree to such requests of Company and
Holdings on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

     NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

     1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby.

 

 

     2. Amendments to Credit Agreement.

          2.1 Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following new
definitions thereto in alphabetical order:

     “First Amendment” means the First Amendment, Consent and Waiver to Amended and Restated
First Lien Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of September 15, 2008 by and among
Company, Guarantors, certain Lenders and Agent.

     “First Amendment Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the First Amendment.

     “Moody’s Rating” means, at any time, the rating issued by Moody’s and then in effect
with respect to the Company’s senior secured long-term public debt securities without
third-party credit enhancement (it being understood that if the Company does not have any
outstanding debt securities of the type described above but has an indicative rating from
Moody’s for debt securities of such type, then such indicative rating shall be used for
determining the “Moody’s Rating”).

     “S&P Rating” means, at any time, the rating issued by S&P and then in effect with
respect to the Company’s senior secured long-term public debt securities without third-party
credit enhancement (it being understood that if the Company does not have any outstanding
debt securities of the type described above but has an indicative rating from S&P for debt
securities of such type, then such indicative rating shall be used for determining the “S&P
Rating”).

     “Telvent” has the meaning set forth in the First Amendment.

          2.2 Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby further amended by restating the following
defined terms in their entirety:

     “Applicable Margin” means, for any day, (i) with respect to Revolving Loans and Tranche
C Term Loans that are Eurodollar Rate Loans, a rate per annum equal to (x) 5.00%, if the
Company’s S&P Rating and Moody’s Rating is higher than or equal to B+ and B1, respectively,
on such day and (y) 5.50%, if the Company’s S&P Rating and Moody’s Rating is lower than B+
and B1, respectively, on such day and (ii) with respect Revolving Loans and Tranche C Term
Loans that are Base Rate Loans, a rate per annum equal to (x) 3.75%, if the Company’s S&P
Rating and Moody’s Rating is higher than or equal to B+ and B1, respectively, on such day
and (y) 4.25%, if the Company’s S&P Rating and Moody’s Rating is lower than B+ and B1,
respectively, on such day. The S&P Rating and Moody’s Rating shall be determined from the
most recent public announcement of any changes in such S&P Rating and Moody’s Rating. In
the event that any New Term Loans are made on the Increased Amount Date, the Applicable
Margin for such New Term Loans shall be the rate per annum set forth in the applicable
Joinder Agreement.

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     “Change of Control” means, at any time,

     (i) any Person or “group” (within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the
Exchange Act) other than one or more of the existing shareholders of Holdings or their
Affiliates as of the First Amendment Effective Date or Telvent or any direct or indirect
wholly-owned Subsidiary of Telvent (1) shall have acquired beneficial ownership of 50.1% or
more on a fully diluted basis of the voting interest in the Capital Stock of Holdings or (2)
shall have obtained the power (whether or not exercised) to elect a majority of the members
of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of Holdings;

     (ii) any Credit Party shall cease to beneficially own and control (either directly or
indirectly) at least 100% on a fully diluted basis of the economic and voting interests in
the Capital Stock of DTN LLC;

     (iii) any Credit Party shall cease to beneficially own and control (either directly or
indirectly) at least 80% on a fully diluted basis of the economic and voting interests in
the Capital Stock of DTN Information;

     (iv) any Credit Party shall cease to beneficially own and control (either directly or
indirectly) at least 100% on a fully diluted basis of the economic and voting interests in
the Capital Stock of DTN Corporation; or

     (v) any Credit Party shall cease to beneficially own and control (either directly or
indirectly) 100% on a fully diluted basis of the economic and voting interest in the Capital
Stock of Company.

     3. Consent, Waiver and Acknowledgment. Notwithstanding anything in the Credit
Agreement and the Credit Documents to the contrary (including, without limitation, the restrictions
set forth in Sections 5.10, 6.9, 6.10 and 6.14), Agent and Requisite Lenders hereby agree that
Holdings may consummate the Change of Control Transaction and the transactions contemplated by the
Stock Purchase Agreement, the Share Exchange Agreement to be entered into by and among Holdings and
Annex Holdings I, L.P. (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) and the other documents, instruments and
agreements executed or delivered in connection therewith, in each case as in effect as of the First
Amendment Effective Date (collectively, the “Change of Control Transaction Documents”). Agent and
Requisite Lenders hereby waive any Default or Event of Default that may have arisen from the
execution and consummation of the Share Exchange Agreement prior to the First Amendment Effective
Date. Agent and Requisite Lenders further acknowledge and agree that the cashless exercise of
options to occur in connection with the Change of Control Transaction as contemplated by the Stock
Purchase Agreement does not constitute a Restricted Junior Payment.

     4. Conditions Precedent. This Amendment shall be effective upon satisfaction of the
following conditions precedent, including, as applicable, Agent’s receipt of the following in form
and substance satisfactory to Agent and Agent’s counsel in the sole discretion of Agent, duly
executed by all parties thereto (the date on which all such conditions precedent have been
satisfied or waived in writing by Agent is referred to as the “First Amendment Effective Date”;

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provided that in the event that all such conditions precedent have not been met or waived by
Agent by December 15, 2008, any Lender consents received prior to such date shall be deemed to be
revoked absent specific Lender authorization to the contrary; provided further, that any fees due
and owing with respect to such consents shall be deemed earned and payable to the extent the same
have not been already paid):

     (a) Amendment. This Amendment duly executed by the Credit Parties, Agent and
Requisite Lenders;

     (b) Change of Control Documents. Fully executed copies of the Change of Control
Transaction Documents, certified by an Authorized Officer of Holdings as being true and
complete as of the date hereof;

     (c) Consummation of Change of Control Transaction. The Change of Control
Transaction shall have been consummated substantially in accordance with the terms of the
Change of Control Transaction Documents (without any material amendment thereto or waiver
thereunder unless consented to by Agent) and all requirements of law;

     (d) Capital Structure. The capital structure of Holdings and its Subsidiaries
shall be acceptable to Agent in its reasonable discretion (it being understood that the
capital structure of Holdings and its Subsidiaries set forth on
Schedule A* hereto is
acceptable to Agent);

     (e) Authorization. Copies of resolutions of the board of directors (or other
comparable body) authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Credit Parties
of this Amendment and the Change of Control Transaction Documents and the transactions
contemplated hereunder and thereunder;

     (f) Organizational Documents. All Organizational Documents of each party to the
Change of Control Transaction Documents as in effect on the First Amendment Effective Date,
certified by an Authorized Officer of such Person as of the First Amendment Effective Date;
and a good standing certificate of each such party, in each case to the extent required to
be delivered under the Change of Control Transaction Documents;

     (g) Approvals. Satisfactory evidence that Holdings has obtained all required
consents and approvals of all Persons, including all requisite Governmental Authorities, to
the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment and the consummation of the Change
of Control Transaction (as determined pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(v) of the Stock Purchase
Agreement); or, an officer’s certificate in form and substance satisfactory to Agent
affirming that no such consents or approvals are required;

     (h) Updated Schedules. Revisions of and supplements to the Schedules to the
Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents to the extent necessary to disclose new or
changed facts or circumstances after March 16, 2007; provided, that delivery or
receipt of such subsequent disclosure shall not constitute a waiver by Agent or any Lender
or a cure of any Default or Event of Default resulting in connection with the matters
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	*	 	Schedule A to this agreement has not been filed with this agreement. Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, this document is
immaterial to an investment decision. A copy of this omitted document will be furnished to the Commission by Telvent upon the Commission’s request.

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     (i) Legal Opinions. Reliance letters in favor of Agent and Lenders with respect
to those opinions of counsel issued pursuant to the Change of Control Transaction,
including, without limitation, any opinions of counsel for Holdings and Purchaser;

     (j) Consent to Assignment. A consent to assignment of Holdings’ rights and
remedies under the Change of Control Transaction Documents, including Holdings’ rights and
remedies with respect to Purchaser’s and Annex Holdings I, L.P.’s (as the case may be)
representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities thereunder;

     (k) Other Documents. Such other agreements, instruments and documents requested
by Agent to effectuate and implement the terms hereof;

     (l) Fees and Expenses. On or before the First Amendment Effective Date, Telvent
shall have deposited with Agent, in immediately available funds, for payment on the First
Amendment Effective Date, subject to the effectiveness of this Amendment, to Agent and
Lenders, as their interests may appear, all fees, costs and expenses of Agent and Lenders
described in the fee letter dated July 11, 2008 by and between Agent and Telvent, as amended
(“Fee Letter”), including, without limitation, the “Upfront Fees” referred to therein
payable for the account of each Lender which has delivered an executed signature page to
this Amendment to the Agent by September 15, 2008 in an amount equal to, for each such
Lender, 200 basis points (notwithstanding the reference to 100 basis points in such Fee
Letter which is deemed amended hereby with respect to such Actual Fee) times the sum of such
Lender’s Revolving Commitment as of September 15, 2008 and such Lender’s outstanding Term
Loans as of September 15, 2008 (such actual amount, the “Actual Fee”) (provided,
that if the First Amendment Effective Date does not occur on or before September 15, 2008,
each such Lender shall be deemed to have earned an amount equal to 10 basis points times the
sum of such Lender’s Revolving Commitment as of September 15, 2008 and such Lender’s
outstanding Term Loans as of September 15, 2008 (“Interim Fee”), which amount shall be due
and payable by Telvent pursuant to the Fee Letter upon demand by Agent; and if the First
Amendment Effective Date occurs after September 15, 2008 but before December 15, 2008 such
Interim Fee to the extent actually paid shall be credited towards the Actual Fee paid on the
First Amendment Effective Date; and

     (m) Term Loan Prepayment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in Section 2.14(a) of the Credit Agreement, upon the earlier of (i) the consummation of the
Change of Control Transaction or (ii) the date on which such payment is due and payable
pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, Company shall prepay the Loans as set forth
in Section 2.15(b) of the Credit Agreement in an amount not less than $17,900,000 of the Net
Asset Sale Proceeds received in connection with the sale of the Capital Stock of iTrade
Network, Inc.

     5. Representations and Warranties. Each Credit Party represents and warrants to Agent
and Lenders that:

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     (a) After giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties of such
Credit Party set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall be true
and correct in all material respects with the same effect as if then made (except to the
extent such representations and warranties relate to a specific earlier date, in which case
such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects as of
such earlier date).

     (b) The execution and delivery by each Credit Party of this Amendment and the
performance by it of the transactions herein contemplated (i) are and will be within its
requisite powers, (ii) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action,
and (iii) are not and will not be in contravention of any governmental rule or regulation
applicable to such Credit Party, any of the Organizational Documents of such Credit Party,
or any order, judgment or decree of any court or other agency of government binding on such
Credit Party except to the extent such violation could not be reasonably expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect, or be in conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute (with
due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any Contractual Obligation of such
Credit Party except to the extent such conflict, breach or default could not reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

     (c) This Amendment and any assignment, instrument, document, or agreement executed and
delivered in connection herewith, will be valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with
its respective terms, except insofar as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, or other applicable laws affecting generally the enforceability of creditors’
rights and by limitations on the availability of equitable remedies.

     (d) After giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default under the
Credit Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing.

     6. Reference to and Effect on the Credit Agreement.

          6.1 Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the Credit Agreement to “this
Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein” or words of like import and each reference to the
Credit Agreement in each Credit Document shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement as
amended hereby.

          6.2 Except as specifically amended above, all of the terms, conditions and covenants of the
Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect
and shall be binding upon the Credit Parties in all respects and are hereby ratified and confirmed.

          6.3 Except as expressly set forth herein, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this
Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of (a) any right, power or remedy of any Lender or Agent
under the Credit Agreement or any of the Credit Documents, or (b) any Default or Event of Default
under the Credit Agreement.

     7. Ratification of Credit Documents. Except as expressly set forth herein, all of the
terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents are hereby ratified

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and confirmed and continue unchanged and in full force and effect. All references to the
Credit Agreement shall mean the Credit Agreement as modified by this Amendment. This Amendment,
including, without limitation, the recitals, covenants, representations, warranties and other terms
and provisions contained herein shall constitute a Credit Document.

     8. Collateral. Each Credit Party hereby confirms and agrees that (i) all security
interests and liens granted to Agent, for the benefit of Lenders, under the Credit Documents
continue in full force and effect and shall continue to secure the Obligations of all Credit
Parties and (ii) such liens and security interests include an assignment of Holdings’ rights and
remedies under the Change of Control Transaction Documents. All Collateral remains free and clear
of any liens other than liens in favor of Agent, except for Permitted Liens. Except as
specifically set forth herein, nothing herein contained is intended to in any way impair or limit
the validity, priority and extent of Agent’s existing security interest in and liens upon the
Collateral. Each Credit Party confirms that its grant of a security interest in the Collateral is
meant to secure all of the Obligations to all the Secured Parties.

     9. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF.

     10. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts together
shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

     11. Headings. Section headings herein are included herein for convenience of
reference only and shall not constitute a part hereof for any other purpose or be given any
substantive effect.

[signature pages to follow]

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Credit Parties, Agent and the undersigned Lender, have executed this
Amendment as of the date first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DTN, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DTN HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DTN HOLDCO CORPORATION
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DTN, LLC
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DTN INFORMATION SERVICES LLC
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	KAVOURAS, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Richard G. Hallé
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	CFO
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, 

as
Administrative Agent and a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Thomas S. Beck
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Thomas S. Beck
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Duly Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GLENEAGLES TRADING LLC, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Tara E. Kenny
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Tara E. Kenny
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Assistant Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Shinnecock 2006-1 CLO, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ David Spring
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	 David Spring
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	 Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Credit Suisse Alternative
Capital, as collateral manager for the
following CDO’s and Funds:
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	CS SLF
	 	 	Madison Park Funding
	 	 	Atrium IV
	 	 	Castle Garden
	 	 	Madison Park Funding V Ltd.
	 	 	Madison Park Funding VI Ltd.
	 	 	KC CLO II Public Limited Co.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Thomas Flannery
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Thomas Flannery
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	LONG GROVE CLO, LIMITED
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	MARKET SQUARE CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	MARQUETTE PARK CLO LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL LOAN FUND
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Portfolio Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	CUMBERLAND II CLO LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	FOREST CREEK CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	BRIDGEPORT CLO LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	MUIRFIELD TRADING LLC, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Tara E. Kenny
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Tara E. Kenny
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Assistant Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	SCHILLER PARK CLO LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	BURR RIDGE CLO Plus LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	BRYN MAWR II CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	BRIDGEPORT II CLO LTD.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Feingold O’Keefe Capital, LLC as collateral
manager for:
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Avery Street CLO, LTD, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Scott D’Orsi
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	 Scott D’Orsi
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	 P.M.
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GANNETT PEAK CLO I, LTD.
	 	 	By: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC, as
Investment Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	NAVIGATOR CDO 2003, LTD., as a Lender
	 	 	By: GE Asset Management Inc., as Collateral
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	NAVIGATOR CDO 2004, LTD., as a Lender
	 	 	By: GE Asset Management Inc., as Collateral
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	NAVIGATOR CDO 2005, LTD., as a Lender
	 	 	By: GE Asset Management Inc., as Collateral
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	NAVIGATOR CDO 2006, LTD., as a Lender
	 	 	By: GE Asset Management Inc., as Collateral
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mary R. Stone
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Greenbriar CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner [LENDER], as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	HUDSON STRAITS CLO 2004, LTD.
	 	 	By: GSO Debt Funds Management LLC as
Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Gale Force 1 CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: GSO Debt Funds Management LLC as
Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Gale Force 2 CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: GSO Debt Funds Management LLC as
Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Sanjai Bhonsle
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2002-I LTD
	 	 	By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LL
As Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Credit Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2003-I LTD
	 	 	By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Credit Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2005-I LTD
	 	 	By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Credit Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2005-II LTD
	 	 	By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Barry K. Love
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Credit Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Pioneer Floating Rate Trust, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	First Trust/Highland Capital Floating Rate Income Fund, as a
Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ROCKWALL CDO LTD.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P.
As Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Loan Star State Trust
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its Investment
Advisor, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Highland Floating Rate
	 	 	Advantage Fund, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	HIGHLAND FLOATING RATE FUND, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Jasper CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Emerald Orchard Limited, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Arlene Arellano
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Arlene Arellano
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Red River CLO Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P.
As Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Gleneagles CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Southfork CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	SEI Institutional Managed
Trust-Enhanced Income Fund, as
a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Grayson CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Highland Offshore Partners,
L.P.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Eastland CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Highland Credit Opportunities
CDO Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Brentwood CLO Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P.,
As Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Highland Credit Strategies
Fun, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	M. Jason Blackburn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Treasurer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Rockwall CDO II Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Liberty CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P.
As Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Loan Funding VII LLC
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc., Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Longhorn Credit Funding, LLC
	 	 	By: Highland Capital Management, L.P., As
Collateral Manager
	 	 	By: Strand Advisors, Inc. Its General
Partner, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael Pusateri
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Operating Officer
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	LightPoint CLO 2001-01, Ltd.
	 	 	LightPoint CLO III, Ltd.
	 	 	LightPoint CLO IV, Ltd.
	 	 	LightPoint CLO V, Ltd.
	 	 	LightPoint CLO VII, Ltd.
	 	 	Premium Loan Trust I, Ltd.
	 	 	Marquette Us European CLO,
p.l.c.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Colin Donlan
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Colin Donlan
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Senior Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Feingold O’Keeffe Capital, LLC

as collateral manager for:
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Lime Street CLO, LTD, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Scott D’Orsi
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	 Scott D’Orsi
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	 P.M.
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	MCDONNELL LOAN OPPORTUNITY II LTD.
	 	 	By: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC, as
Investment Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Grand Central Asset Trust, HLD
Series, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Elizabeth Heisler
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Elizabeth Heisler
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Grand Central Asset Trust, PFD
Series, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Elizabeth Heisler
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Elizabeth Heisler
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ROSEMONT CLO, Ltd.
	 	 	By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its
Collateral Manager, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mark E. Wittnebel
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Granite Ventures II Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Granite Ventures III Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CLO II Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CDO Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CLO III Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CDO II Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CLO V Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC, As its
collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Granite Ventures I Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC,

As its collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CLO VII Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC,

As its collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Cornerstone CLO Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC,

As its collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Stone Tower CLO IV Ltd.
	 	 	By: Stone Tower Debt Advisors LLC,

As its collateral manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Michael W. DelPercio
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Authorized Signatory
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	T2 Income Fund CLO I, Ltd.
	 	 	As Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	By: T2 Advisors, LLC As Collateral Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Saul Rosenthal
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Saul Rosenthal
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	WhiteHorse I, Ltd. And
	 	 	WhiteHorse II, Ltd.
	 	 	By: WhiteHorse Capital Partners, L.P. 

As collateral manager
	 	 	By: WhiteRock Asset Advisor, L.L.C., its G.P.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Ethan Underwood
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Ethan Underwood
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Manager
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	WIND RIVER CLO I LTD.
	 	 	By: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC, as
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	WIND RIVER CLO II — TATE INVESTORS, LTD.
	 	 	By: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC, as
Manager
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Kathleen A. Zarn
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Vice President
	 

	 	 	 	 

 

 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	MADELEINE L.L.C., as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ Kevin P. Genda
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Kevin P. Genda
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Senior Managing DirectorEX-4.80

Exhibit 4.80

LEASE

     THIS LEASE made and entered into this 6th day of August, 1993, by and between David J. and
Bernard Meyers, hereinafter called “Landlord” whether one or more, and Data Transmission Network
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, hereinafter called “Tenant.”

W I T N E S S E T H:

     1. Premises. Landlord does hereby demise and lease unto Tenant and Tenant does hereby lease
from Landlord the premises located in the City of Omaha, County of Douglas, and State of Nebraska,
described as follows:

That portion of the 52,388 square foot building located on Lot 4 of Meyers
Industrial Park, which consists of the existing office space and mezzanine and that
amount of the West portion of the building so that the total square footage of the
leased premises is 28,436 square feet;

Including all improvements now or hereafter during the term of this lease located thereon and all
appurtenances thereto, all of which hereinafter are collectively referred to as the “Premises.”
The Premises are commonly known as 11111 “E” Circle, Omaha, Nebraska.

     2. Use. Tenant may use the Premises for any lawful purpose or may permit the Premises to
remain vacant.

     3. Term. The initial term of this lease shall be for five (5) years, beginning on the 1st day
of January, 1994, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1998, unless sooner terminated as
provided in this lease.

     4. Options to Extend Term. Tenant shall have the option to extend the term of this lease for
an additional term of five (5) years, to and including the 31st day of December, 2003, upon the
same terms and conditions as are contained in this lease, upon the giving of written notice of the
exercise of such option to Landlord at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the initial
term of this lease. The giving by Tenant of said written notice of the exercise of Tenant’s option
to extend the term of this lease automatically shall effectuate such extension, and no further
documents or agreements of any kind shall be required for such purpose.

     5. Rent. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord as rent for the Premises during the term of this lease
the sum of Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-three and 55/100ths Dollars ($6,753.55) per month, such
rent to be paid on or before the 10th day of each calendar month during the term of this lease for
the current calendar month, at the office of Landlord in 9100 “F” Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, or
at such other place as Landlord may direct in writing. If only part of any calendar month falls
within the term of this lease, then the rent for such calendar month shall be prorated on a daily
basis.

     6. Utilities. Landlord agrees to furnish at its cost all N/A for the Premises during the term
of this lease. Tenant agrees to pay for all other utilities used by it in and about the Premises

 

 

during the term of this lease; provided that Landlord, at its expense, shall separately meter
the utility services serving the Premises apart from the remainder of the building.*

     
7. Ingress and Egress. Tenant at all times during the term of this lease shall have
unobstructed ingress and egress between each of the entrances to the Premises and a public street
or alley. Landlord agrees during the term of this lease not to interfere with or disturb any
entrances, exists or approaches to or from the Premises and not to deprive the Premises of any
light or air now enjoyed by the premises and further agrees to use all reasonable means to prevent
any such interference, disturbance or deprivation by any third party.

     8. Possession. Tenant shall be entitled to possession of the Premises on or before October 1,
1993, rent free, prior to the commencement of the term of this lease for the purposes of installing
its fixtures and equipment, stocking and arranging its merchandise and otherwise preparing for its
occupancy of the Premises. Landlord agrees to deliver the Premises to Tenant for such purposes and
for Tenant’s occupancy during the term of this lease in a clean, safe and tenantable condition upon
the execution of this lease or as soon thereafter as the Premises become vacant.

     9. Alterations by Tenant. Tenant, at its expense, from time to time during the term of this
lease may make such alterations, additions or improvements in or to the Premises as it deems
necessary and may erect or remove any walls or partitions in or about the Premises; provided, that
any such work done by Tenant shall be done in a workmanlike manner without impairing the structural
soundness of the Premises and shall comply with every applicable requirement of law or any duly
constituted authority having jurisdiction over the Premises. Landlord agrees to cooperate with
Tenant in securing any necessary permits and authorities to perform any work on the Premises
permitted under this lease. At or prior to the termination of this lease or of any hold over by
Tenant under this lease, Tenant shall have the right but not the obligation to remove from the
Premises any alterations, additions or improvements in or to the Premises made by Tenant pursuant
to this paragraph; provided, that Tenant accomplishes such removal without substantial damage to
the Premises. No damage to the Premises from such removal shall be considered substantial if,
promptly after such removal, Tenant restores the Premises to the condition they were in immediately
prior to the making of such alternations, additions or improvements. Any such alterations,
additions or improvements which Tenant elects not to remove from the Premises shall become the
property of Landlord.

     10. Tenant’s Fixtures. Tenant, at its expense, from time to time during the term of this
lease may place or install in or upon the Premises any fixtures, equipment, signs or other devices.
Such fixtures, equipment, signs and devices placed or installed by Tenant shall remain the
personal property of Tenant and, even though attached to the Premises, may be removed by Tenant at
or prior to the termination of this lease or of any holdover by Tenant under this lease; provided,
that Tenant shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal.

     11. Liens. Tenant shall not permit any liens to stand against the Premises for any labor or
material furnished to Tenant in connection with any work performed by or at the direction of
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labor or material furnished to Landlord in connection with any work performed by or at the
direction of Landlord. The party at whose direction such labor and material were furnished may
contest the validity or amount of any such lien; but, upon final determination of the validity and
amount thereof, such party immediately shall pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and
charges and shall have the lien released at its expense.

     12. Condition of Premises. Landlord covenants that the Premises and all fixtures therein and
appurtenances thereto, except such work as may have been done therein by Tenant pursuant to
paragraph 9, conform or will be caused by Landlord to conform to every applicable requirement of
law or any duly constituted authority having jurisdiction over the Premises. Landlord agrees, at
its expense, from time to time during the term of this lease promptly to take such actions as may
be necessary to comply with the covenant contained in this paragraph and further agrees to hold
Tenant harmless from any claims, demands, liabilities, penalties and expenses resulting from the
failure of the Premises or said fixtures and appurtenances to conform to said requirements.

     13. Sidewalks. Landlord agrees to keep the sidewalks and driveways adjacent to the Premises
free from snow, ice and debris and to provide lawn care and Tenant agrees to pay quarterly its
54.27% prorata share of Landlord’s out-of-pocket expenses to do so.

     14. Surrender upon Termination. Upon the termination of this lease, or upon the last day of
any holdover by Tenant under this lease, Tenant agrees to surrender the Premises to Landlord in as
good condition as they are in when Tenant takes possession thereof, except for (a) ordinary wear
and tear, (b) repairs and replacements required to be made by Landlord, (c) permitted alterations,
additions and improvements, and (d) damage from any casualty.

     15. Holdover. Tenant at its option may holdover under this lease at the end of the term
thereof, without extending the term of or renewing this lease, if Landlord has not given written
notice to Tenant, at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the term of this lease, to
vacate the premises at the expiration of the term. If Tenant does so holdover, then its tenancy of
the Premises thereafter shall continue upon the terms and conditions in effect during the last
month of the term of this lease until terminated by either party by written notice given at least
sixty (60) days before the effective date of such termination.

     16. Landlord’s Covenants. Landlord covenants and warrants that it has good and marketable
title to the Premises; that it has full right and lawful authority to make this lease; and that
throughout the term of this lease, so long as Tenant performs its obligations hereunder within the
time permitted for such performance, Tenant shall have, hold and enjoy quiet possession of the
Premises without any disturbance or interference from Landlord or anyone claiming by, through or
under Landlord.

     
17. Taxes. Tenant agrees, during the term of this lease, to pay when due all personal
property taxes on its personal property located in and about the Premises. Landlord agrees, during
the term of this lease, to pay when due all real estate taxes and assessments of every kind and
nature which have been or hereafter may be levied or assessed upon or against the Premises.

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     18. Hazard Insurance. Landlord at its expense at all times during the term of this lease
shall provide and maintain in force with respect to the Premises a standard fire and lightning
insurance policy or policies, with an extended coverage endorsement, providing a total amount of
insurance sufficient to repair, restore and rebuild the Premises as required by paragraph 28 in the
event of any damage to or the destruction of the Premises. Such policy or policies shall be issued
by a financially responsible insurance company or companies duly authorized to transact business in
the State in which the Premises are located and may contain a loss deductible clause providing for
a deductible not to exceed $250. At Tenant’s request from time to time, Landlord shall furnish to
Tenant evidence reasonably satisfactory to Tenant that such insurance is in force. In the event of
any damage to or the destruction of the Premises, Landlord agrees to apply any amounts payable
under such insurance policy or policies (or so much of such amounts as may be required) to the
performance and fulfillment of Landlord’s obligation to repair, restore and rebuild the Premises as
required by paragraph 28, but this sentence in no way shall be deemed or construed to limit or
reduce such obligation.

     19. Waiver of Claims. Each party hereto hereby waives any and all claims for recovery which
such party or anyone claiming through such party may have against the other party hereto for or
with respect to any loss of or damage to such waiving party’s property which is insured under valid
insurance policies, to the extent of any recovery actually collectible under such insurance
policies, whether or not such loss or damage is caused by the negligence of such other party or
such other party’s agents, employees, subtenants or licensees or of any other person or persons for
whose actions such other party may be responsible or liable; provided, that the foregoing waiver
shall be effective only when permitted by the applicable insurance policy.

     20. Repairs and Replacements. Tenant agrees, during the term of this lease, at its expense to
make all repairs to the interior, non-structural portions of the Premises which are necessary to
maintain the Premises in good order and repair, including but not limited to routine maintenance of
the plumbing, sewer, electrical and elevator (if any) systems serving the Premises; provided, that
Tenant, irrespective of any negligence on its part, shall not be obligated to make any repairs or
replacements necessitated by damage from fire, the elements or any other casualty. Landlord
agrees, during the term of this lease, at its expense promptly to make all necessary repairs and
replacements (a) to all exterior portions (including plate glass) of the Premises, (b) to all
structural portions (whether exterior or interior) of the Premises, including but not limited to
the walls, roof and foundation, and (c) to sidewalks, driveways and pedestrian approaches adjacent
to the Premises. Landlord further agrees, during the term of this lease, at its expense promptly
to make any major repairs or replacements required with respect to the plumbing, sewer, electrical
and elevator (if any) systems serving the Premises. Tenant shall have no obligation to make any
repairs to the Premises which are required because of defective materials or workmanship either in
the construction of the Premises or in any work on the Premises required to be done by Landlord,
and Landlord agrees to make all such repairs at its expense.*

 

			
	*	 	Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant agrees to provide
all maintenance, repairs and replacements of the heating and air conditioning
systems installed by Tenant and Landlord agrees to provide all maintenance,
repairs and replacements of the heating and air conditioning systems serving
the Premises on the date of this lease and those installed by Landlord.

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     21. Sale of Premises. In the event of a sale of the Premises, this lease shall not be altered
or affected in any way but shall remain in full force and effect and be binding upon the purchaser
and Tenant in all respects. Landlord agrees to provide, as one of the terms of any sale of the
Premises, that the purchaser of the Premises shall acquire the Premises subject to all of the terms
and conditions of this lease, including but not limited to Tenant’s options to extend the term of
this lease.

     22. Assignment and Subletting. Landlord agrees that Tenant shall have the right to assign
this lease and to sublease all or any part of the Premises; but, in the event of any such
assignment or sublease, Tenant agrees to remain liable for the performance of Tenant’s obligations
under this lease.

     23. Default. If any default by either party to this lease continues uncorrected for more than
thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, stating with particularity the nature and extent of
the default, has been given to the defaulting party by the other party, then the party giving such
notice may at its option terminate this lease and pursue any and all such remedies as may be
available to it at law or in equity. At any time after any default by Landlord, Tenant (after
giving at least ten (10) days’ prior notice to Landlord of Tenant’s intent to correct such default)
may but shall not be obligated to correct such default. Tenant, without prior notice to Landlord,
may but shall not be obligated to make any repairs and replacements required to be made by Landlord
which, in the reasonable opinion of Tenant, are of an urgent nature. In the event that Tenant
corrects any such default or makes any such repairs and replacements, then Landlord upon demand by
Tenant shall reimburse Tenant, with interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per year, for all
costs and expenses incurred by Tenant in connection with the correction of any such default or the
making of any such repairs and replacements. The fact that any such default is corrected or any
such repairs and replacements are made by Tenant shall not diminish or change the obligations of
Landlord set forth in paragraphs 20 and 28 of this lease. Any sums due Tenant from Landlord under
any of the provisions of this lease, or arising out of Landlord’s failure to perform any of its
obligations under this lease, may be deducted by Tenant from the rent then or thereafter becoming
due Landlord. Pending final determination of the validity and amount of any claim of Tenant under
any of the provisions of this lease, Tenant without penalty or default may withhold from rent the
amount claimed by it. No delay or omission by either party in exercising any right accruing upon
any default by the other party shall impair any such right or be construed as a waiver thereof, and
every such right may be exercised at any time during the continuance of such default. The waiver
by either party of a default by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or of any other provision of this lease.

     24. Consent of Landlord. Whenever this lease requires the prior consent of Landlord to an
intended act on the part of Tenant, Landlord agrees not unreasonably to withhold such consent.

     
25. Delays in Performance. The performance by landlord and Tenant of any of their respective
obligations or undertakings provided for in this lease (except the payment of rent or any other
sums of money payable by either party under this lease) shall be excused and no default shall be
deemed to exist in the event and so long as the performance of any of such obligations or
undertakings is prevented, delayed, retarded or hindered by any act of God; fire;

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earthquake; flood; explosion; action of the elements; war; insurrection; riot; mob action;
failure of transportation; strike; lockout; action of labor unions; condemnation; law; ordinance;
order or regulation of government or civil or military authorities; inability to procure or a
general shortage of labor, equipment, facilities, materials or supplies in the open market; or any
other cause beyond the control of the party required to render such performance.

     26. Definitions. Except as otherwise expressly stated in this lease, the “term” of this lease
shall include the original term and any additional terms as to which Tenant exercises it options
pursuant to paragraph 4; “Landlord” shall include all grantors of the term; and references to this
“lease” shall include this agreement and any properly executed amendment thereof or supplement
thereto.

     27. Eminent Domain. If the whole or any part of the Premises is taken by any public authority
under the power of eminent domain or any other authority of law, then the term of this lease shall
cease as to the part of the Premises so taken from the date the possession of such part shall be
required by such public authority for any purpose; and the rent for the Premises thereupon shall
abate in proportion to the amount of the Premises taken by such public authority. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if, in the judgment of Tenant, the part of the Premises so taken is such as to
materially adversely affect the suitability of the remaining part of the Premises for Tenant’s
business use, then Tenant for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of such taking of
possession by such public authority shall have the right, exercisable at its option, either to
terminate this lease without further obligation to Landlord by giving written notice of such
termination to Landlord or to continue in possession of the remaining part of the Premises pursuant
to this lease but with a reduction in the rent in proportion to the amount of the Premises taken by
such public authority. If Tenant does not so terminate this lease within said sixty (60) day
period, or if Tenant shall within such period give written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s waiver of
its said right of termination, then Landlord, at its expense, promptly after such taking of
possession by such public authority shall repair or reconstruct the improvements on the remaining
portion of the Premises so as to restore such improvements to a complete structural unit suitable
for Tenant’s business use and as nearly as possible to the improvements existing immediately prior
to such taking. The parties agree that the termination of this lease or any abatement of rent
caused by the taking of the whole or a part of the Premises by right of eminent domain or any other
authority of law shall not affect the right of Tenant to recover from the condemning authority such
damages as Tenant may sustain or such award to which Tenant may be entitled by reason of the
exercise of such right or authority. Neither party shall have any right in or to any award made to
the other party by the condemning authority or in or to any damages collected by the other party
from the condemning authority. Any dispute between Landlord and Tenant under the provisions of
this paragraph shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association for determination in
accordance with its procedures in effect at such time, and such determination shall be binding upon
both Landlord and Tenant.

     28. Damage or Destruction. Landlord covenants and agrees that, in the event of any damage to
or the destruction of the Premises by fire, the elements or any other casualty, Landlord, at its
expense, promptly will repair, restore and rebuild the Premises as nearly as possible to the
condition that they were in immediately prior to such damage or destruction. In the event that
such damage or destruction makes the Premises, in whole or in part, unfit in Tenant’s reasonable
judgment for Tenant’s business use, then the rent provided for in this lease, or a proportionate

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part thereof according to the extent of Tenant’s loss of use of the Premises, shall abate
until the Premises have been repaired, restored and rebuilt as aforesaid. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event that the Premises are more than sixty percent (60%) destroyed by fire, the
elements or any other casualty, then Landlord shall have the option either to repair, restore and
rebuild the Premises as aforesaid or to terminate this lease; provided, that Landlord shall give
written notice to Tenant of its exercise of such option to terminate this lease within thirty (30)
days after the occurrence of such destruction and, in the absence of such notice, shall be deemed
to have elected to repair, restore and rebuild the Premises. In the event that the Premises are
damaged or destroyed, in whole or in part, and cannot be made fully available to Tenant for
Tenant’s use within seventy-five (75) days after the occurrence of such damage or destruction, then
Tenant may within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of such damage or destruction, at its
option, by written notice to Landlord terminate this lease without further obligation to Landlord.

     29. Number and Gender. Where the context of this lease requires, singular words shall be read
as if plural, plural words shall be read as if singular, and words of neuter gender shall be read
as if masculine or feminine.

     30. Notices. Any notice permitted or required under this lease to be given by Landlord to
Tenant shall be given by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to Tenant at the address shown opposite its signature to this lease, or at such other
address as Tenant may from time to time furnish in writing to Landlord. Any notice permitted or
required under this lease to be given by Tenant to Landlord shall be given in person or by United
States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Landlord at the address
to which the most recent rental payment was made pursuant to this lease. If there be more than one
Landlord hereunder, then the giving of any permitted or required notice by Tenant to any one
Landlord shall be sufficient for all purposes of this lease.

     31. Binding Agreement. All of the grantors of the term of this lease shall be bound jointly
and severally by this lease. This lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
legal representatives, successors and assigns. All covenants by Landlord contained in this lease
shall run with the land.

     32. Governing Law. This lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State in which the Premises are located.

     33. Multiple Counterparts. This lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original for all purposes.

     34. Cumulative Rights. The rights, [word illegible in the original], elections and remedies
of each of the [word illegible in the original] contained in this lease shall be cumulative; and no
one of such rights, [word illegible in the original], elections and remedies shall be construed as
excluding any other of them or any right or remedy allowed or provided by law.

     35. Severability. If any provision of this lease shall be declared legally invalid or
unenforceable, then the remaining provisions of this lease nevertheless shall continue in full
force and effect and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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     36. Title Evidence and Survey. At the request of Tenant, Landlord at its expense agrees
promptly to furnish to Tenant for Tenant’s examination (a) a currently extended abstract of title
or a current title insurance binder or commitment evidencing Landlord’s title to the Premises and
the condition of such title, and (b) a current survey of the Premises prepared by a registered or
licensed land surveyor, which survey shall show the boundaries and legal description of the
Premises and the locations of the structures and improvements then situated on or constituting all
or a portion of the Premises.

     37. Paragraph Titles. The titles of the various paragraphs of this lease have been inserted
merely as a matter of convenience and for reference only and shall not be deemed in any manner to
define, limit or describe the scope or intent of the particular paragraphs to which they refer or
to affect the meaning or construction of the language contained in the body of such paragraphs.

     38. Modification. This lease may not be amended or supplemented orally but only by an
agreement in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such amendment or
supplement is sought.

     The Addendum of even date herewith signed by Landlord and Tenant and containing Paragraphs 39
through 46, inclusive, constitutes a part of this lease.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this lease as of the day and year first
above written.

Landlord’s Address:

	 	 	 	 	 
	9100 “F” Street

	 	 	 	/s/ David J. Meyers
	 

	 	 	 	 
	Omaha, NE 68127

	 	 	 	David J. Meyers
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	/s/ Bernard Meyers
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Bernard Meyers, Landlord
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Tenant’s Address:
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	9110 West Dodge Road, Suite 200

	 	 	 	DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION
	 

	 	 	 	 
	Omaha, NE 68114

	 	 	 	a Delaware corporation
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Steve Ball 	Secretary
	 	By:  	 
	 	 	Tenant	(Title) 
	 

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ADDENDUM TO LEASE BETWEEN DAVID J. MEYERS AND

BERNARD MEYERS, AS LANDLORD, AND

DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION, AS TENANT

     39. Security Deposit. As partial consideration for the execution of this lease,
Tenant has delivered to Landlord the sum of $6,753.55 as a Security Deposit. The Security Deposit
will be returned to Tenant at the expiration of this lease if Tenant has fully complied with all
covenants and conditions of this lease.

     40. Public Liability Insurance. Tenant at its expense at all times during the terms
of this lease shall provide and maintain with respect to the Premises general public liability
insurance in form customarily written for the protection of owners, landlords and tenants of real
estate, with Landlord as an additional insured, which insurance may be in the form of blanket
coverage and shall provide coverage of not less than $500,000 for injuries to any one person,
$500,000 for injuries to persons in one accident, and $500,000 for damage to property. Landlord at
its expense at all times during the term of this lease shall provide and maintain with respect to
the common areas serving the Premises general public liability insurance in form customarily
written for the protection of owners, landlords and tenants of real estate, with Tenant as an
additional insured, which insurance may be in the form of blanket coverage and shall provide
coverage of not less than $500,000 for injuries to any one person, $500,000 for injuries to persons
in one accident, and $500,000 for damage to property.

     41. Additional Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as additional rent commencing on
or after January 1, 1995, the Tenant’s 54.27% prorata share of (i) any increase from the base year
in the general real estate taxes with respect to the land and improvements located on Lot 4 of
Meyers Industrial Park and (ii) any increase from the base year in the amount of total premiums for
standard fire and lightning insurance, with an extended coverage endorsement, providing for
coverage of such land and improvements. The base year general real estate taxes and hazard
insurance premiums shall be those paid by Landlord in 1994; provided, such payments shall not
represent taxes or premiums for less than 12 full months. Tenant shall pay such additional rent in
installments at such times as Landlord pays such additional real estate taxes and insurance
premiums.

     
42. Improvements. On or before the commencement of the term of this lease Landlord
agrees to make at its expense the following improvements to the Premises and the common areas
serving the Premises, to-wit:

	 	(a)	 	Construct a demising wall separating the Premises from the
remainder of the building along column No. 5 of the architectural drawings.
	 
	 	(b)	 	Remove existing drive-in-ramp at the southwest portion of the
building and install two (2) edge-of-dock levelers as designated by Tenant.
	 
	 	(c)	 	Install one (1) dock seal on westerly most dock door on south
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	 	(d)	 	Install shelving on west wall of the Premises equal in quality
and quantity to the shelving currently used by Harding Glass Industries.

In consideration of Tenant entering into this lease, Landlord agrees to pay to Tenant on or before
the commencement of the term of this lease the sum of $25,000 in cash.

     43. Roof Access. Landlord shall provide to Tenant, rent free, sufficient space on the
roof of the building over the Premises to allow Tenant to install and maintain satellite dishes and
related transmission equipment.

     44. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this lease, and all provisions of this
lease relating to the time of performance of any obligation under this lease shall be strictly
construed.

     45. Memorandum of Lease. Landlord and Tenant agree not to record this lease; but
Landlord agrees, at the request of Tenant, to execute a Memorandum of Lease in form recordable and
reasonably satisfactory to Tenant.

     46. Additional Option to Extend Term. If Tenant exercises the option to extend the
term of this lease as provided in Paragraph 4, then Tenant shall have the option to further extend
the term of this lease for a second additional term of five (5) years, to and including
December 31, 2008, upon the giving of written notice of the exercise of such option to Landlord at
least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the first additional term of this lease. The
terms and conditions of this lease applicable during such second additional term shall be the same
as are contained in this lease, except the monthly rent provided in Paragraph 5 shall increase to
$7,345.97 and the base year general real estate taxes and hazard insurance premiums provided in
Paragraph 41 shall be those paid by landlord in calendar year 2003, provided such payments shall
not represent taxes or premiums for less than 12 full months. The giving by Tenant of its written
notice of the exercise of its option to further extend the term of this lease automatically shall
effectuate such second extension upon the terms provided in the preceding sentence, and no further
documents or agreements of any kind shall be required for such purpose.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Addendum as of the
6th day of August, 1993.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Helen Thurman	 	 	 	/s/ David J. Meyers
	 	 	 	 	 
	General Notary — State of Nebraska	 	 	 	David J. Meyers
	Helen M. Thurman
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	My Comm. Exp. March 2, 1995	 	 	 	/s/ Bernard Meyers
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	Bernard Meyers
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	General Notary — State of Nebraska	 	 	 	DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION
	Carol A. Pigg	 	 	 	a Delaware corporation
	My Comm. Exp. June 10, 1996
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Carol A. Pigg

	 	 	 	By:
	 	/s/ Steve Ball
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Title:
	 	Secretary
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 

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A D D E N D U M

     THIS addendum, dated August 6, 1993, and to become a part of the original lease between DATA
TRANSMISSION NETWORK and DAVID J. AND BERNIE R. MEYERS provides the following option to DTN:

     DTN is hereby granted an option for a right of first refusal for the remaining space at
11111 E Circle, Omaha, Nebraska and currently under lease to HARDING GLASS INDUSTRIES. HGI has an
option to extend their lease expiring December 31, 1998, for a period of three or five years. If
HARDING elects to forego the renewal option six (6) months prior to the termination of the lease,
DTN is granted a 30 day right of first refusal for the 23,952 square feet leased to HARDING. The
price to be at the then existing rate being paid by DTN.

     IN the event HARDING exercises either a three or five year option, DTN is hereby granted a
30-day period right of first refusal for the 23,952 square feet upon the termination of the option
period. The price to be at the then existing rate being paid by DTN.

     IF at any time under the conditions stated above, DTN exercises the right of first refusal and
occupies the entire premises, the base year general real estate taxes and hazard insurance premiums
provided in paragraph 41 shall be reset to those paid by the Landlord in the year immediately
preceding the full occupancy of the premises by DTN.

     IN witness whereof, Landlord has executed this Addendum as of the 6th day of
August, 1993.

	 	 	 	 	 
	General Notary — State of Nebraska

	 	 	 	/s/ David J. Meyers
	 

	 	 	 	 
	Helen M. Thurman

	 	 	 	David J. Meyers
	My Comm. Exp. March 2, 1995
	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Helen M. Thurman

	 	 	 	/s/ Bernie R. Meyers
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Bernie R. Meyers

 

 

EXECUTION OF OPTION TO EXTEND LEASE TERM

ADDENDUM TO LEASE BETWEEN DAVID J. MEYERS AND

BERNARD R. MEYERS, AS LANDLORD, AND

DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION, AS TENANT

     This addendum, dated this 21st day of September, 1995, and to become a part of the
original lease between DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION and DAVID J. AND BERNARD R. MEYERS
provides the following agreement and terms:

     A. DTN hereby agrees to execute its first option to extend term of the lease for five (5)
years, to and including the 31st day of December, 2003 per all terms and agreements
listed in paragraph 4 of the original lease dated August 6, 1993.

     The early execution of this option in no way affects the agreed terms of DTN’s second option
period granted in paragraph 46 of the addendum to the original lease.

     B. DAVID J. MEYERS AND BERNARD R. MEYERS further agree to pay the sum of $10,000.00 to DTN
upon the complete installation of a new fire sprinkler system to the part of the premises occupied
by DTN.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this addendum as of the
21st day of September, 1995.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	/s/  David J. Meyers
 	 
	 	David J. Meyers 	 
	 	 	 
	 	/s/  Bernard R. Meyers
 	 
	 	Bernard R. Meyers 	 
	 
	 	DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK
CORPORATION

a Delaware corporation
 	 
	 
	 	By:  	/s/  Greg T. Sloma
 	 
	 	Title:	  EUP & COO 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

 

 

MEYERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES

10064 S. 134TH STREET

OMAHA, NE 68138

402-896-2200

EXECUTION OF OPTION TO EXTEND LEASE TERM ADDENDUM TO LEASE

BETWEEN MEYERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC, AS LANDLORD, AND

DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION, AS TENANT

This addendum, dated this 19th day of June, 2003, and to become a part of
the original lease between DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION (DTN) AND DAVID J.
AND BERNARD R. MEYERS (LATER TRANSFERRED TO MEYERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES), provides the
following agreement and terms:

	A.	 	DTN hereby agrees to execute its second option to extend term of the
lease for five (5) years, to and including the 31st day of December,
2008 per all terms and agreements listed in the original lease dated August 6,
1993 except that the rent is agreed to be $7,345.97 per month effective
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.

OPTION TO EXTEND TERM. Tenant shall have the option to extend the term of
this lease for an additional term of five (5) years, to and including the
31st Day of December, 2013, upon the same terms and conditions as are
contained in the original lease, except the monthly rent is agreed to be $9,360.18
per month effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. Written notice of
the exercise of such option must be delivered to Landlord prior to June 30, 2013.
The giving by Tenant of said written notice of the exercise of Tenant’s option to
extend the term of this lease automatically shall effectuate such extension, and no
further documents or agreements of any kind shall be required for such purpose.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this addendum as of the
19th day of June, 2003.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	/s/  Joseph S. Meyers
 	 
	 	Joseph S. Meyers — Partner 	 
	 
	 	DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK
CORPORATION

a Delaware corporation
 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By:  	
/s/ signature illegible in the original
 	 
	 	Title:	 6/17/03	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

 

 

MEYERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES

10064 S. 134TH STREET

OMAHA, NE 68138

402-896-2200

EXECUTION OF OPTION TO EXTEND LEASE TERM ADDENDUM TO LEASE

BETWEEN MEYERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC, AS LANDLORD, AND

DTN, Inc., AS TENANT

This addendum, dated this 1st day of July, 2008, and to become a part of the
original lease between DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK CORPORATION, INC. (now known as
DTN, Inc.) AND DAVID J. AND BERNARD R. MEYERS (LATER TRANSFERRED TO MEYERS FAMILY
ENTERPRISES, LLC), and to all previously signed addendums, provides the following
agreement and terms:

	A.	 	DTN, Inc. hereby agrees to execute its option to extend term of the
lease for five (5) years, to and including the 31st day of December,
2013 per all terms and agreements listed in the original lease dated August 6,
1993 except that the rent is agreed to be $3.85/ft ($9,123.21 per month)
effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013.
	 
	B.	 	This lease continues to be an Industrial Gross Lease. Base year real
estate taxes continue to be $21,441.88. Base year insurance continues to be
$1,223.00.

OPTION TO EXTEND TERM. Tenant shall have the option to extend the term of
this lease for an additional term of five (5) years, to and including the
31st Day of December, 2018, upon the same terms and conditions as are
contained in the original lease, except the monthly rent is agreed to be $4.40 per
foot ($10,426.53) per month effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018.
Written notice of the exercise of such option must be delivered to Landlord prior to
June 30, 2013. The giving by Tenant of said written notice of the exercise of
Tenant’s option to extend the term of this lease automatically shall effectuate such
extension, and no further documents or agreements of any kind shall be required for
such purpose.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this addendum.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	/s/  Joseph S. Meyers
 	 
	 	Joseph S. Meyers — Partner 	 
	 	Meyers Family Enterprises 	 
	 
	 	DTN, Inc. a Delaware Corp.

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/ Richard G. Hallé
 	 
	 	Title:	
CFO

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