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azz-creditagreement

Execution Version      CREDIT AGREEMENT  Dated as of July 8, 2021  among  AZZ INC.,  as Borrower,  CITIBANK, N.A.,  as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer,    and  The Other Lenders Party Hereto  BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.  AND  TRUIST BANK  as Co-Syndication Agents  U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION  AND  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION  as Co-Documentation Agents  CITIBANK, N.A.,  BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,  U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION  AND  TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.  as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners    

 

   i  TABLE OF CONTENTS  Page  ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS ...................................................................... 1  1.01 Defined Terms .................................................................................................................... 1  1.02 Other Interpretive Provisions ............................................................................................ 27  1.03 Accounting Terms ............................................................................................................. 28  1.04 Rounding ........................................................................................................................... 28  1.05 Exchange Rates; Currency Equivalents ............................................................................ 29  1.06 Change of Currency .......................................................................................................... 29  1.07 Times of Day; Rates ......................................................................................................... 29  1.08 Letter of Credit Amounts .................................................................................................. 30  1.09 Benchmark Replacement Setting ...................................................................................... 30  1.10 Divisions ........................................................................................................................... 32  ARTICLE II THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS ...................................................... 32  2.01 The Committed Loans ...................................................................................................... 32  2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans .................................................... 32  2.03 Letters of Credit ................................................................................................................ 33  2.04 Swing Line Loans ............................................................................................................. 42  2.05 Prepayments ...................................................................................................................... 45  2.06 Termination or Reduction of Commitments ..................................................................... 45  2.07 Repayment of Loans ......................................................................................................... 46  2.08 Interest .............................................................................................................................. 46  2.09 Fees ................................................................................................................................... 47  2.10 Computation of Interest and Fees; Retroactive Adjustments of Applicable Rate............. 47  2.11 Evidence of Debt .............................................................................................................. 48  2.12 Payments Generally; Administrative Agent’s Clawback .................................................. 48  2.13 Sharing of Payments by Lenders ...................................................................................... 50  2.14 Increase in Commitments ................................................................................................. 51  2.15 Cash Collateral .................................................................................................................. 52  2.16 Defaulting Lenders ........................................................................................................... 53  ARTICLE III TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY ....................................................... 55  3.01 Taxes ................................................................................................................................. 55  3.02 Illegality ............................................................................................................................ 59  3.03 Inability to Determine Rates ............................................................................................. 60  3.04 Increased Costs; Reserves on Eurodollar Rate Loans ....................................................... 61  3.05 Compensation for Losses .................................................................................................. 62  3.06 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders ............................................................. 63  3.07 Survival ............................................................................................................................. 63  ARTICLE IV CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS .............................................. 63  4.01 Conditions of Initial Credit Extension .............................................................................. 63  4.02 Conditions to all Credit Extensions .................................................................................. 65  ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ..................................................................... 66  5.01 Existence, Qualification and Power .................................................................................. 66  5.02 Authorization; No Contravention ..................................................................................... 66  5.03 Governmental Authorization; Other Consents .................................................................. 67  5.04 Binding Effect ................................................................................................................... 67  5.05 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect ........................................................... 67  

 

   ii  5.06 Litigation ........................................................................................................................... 67  5.07 No Default......................................................................................................................... 68  5.08 Ownership of Property; Liens ........................................................................................... 68  5.09 Environmental Compliance .............................................................................................. 68  5.10 Insurance ........................................................................................................................... 68  5.11 Taxes ................................................................................................................................. 68  5.12 ERISA Compliance ........................................................................................................... 68  5.13 Subsidiaries ....................................................................................................................... 69  5.14 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act................................................................ 69  5.15 Disclosure ......................................................................................................................... 69  5.16 Compliance with Laws ..................................................................................................... 70  5.17 Intellectual Property; Licenses, Etc .................................................................................. 70  5.18 Taxpayer Identification Number ....................................................................................... 70  5.19 Solvency............................................................................................................................ 70  5.20 OFAC ................................................................................................................................ 70  5.21 Anti-Corruption Laws ....................................................................................................... 70  5.22 Affected Financial Institutions .......................................................................................... 70  ARTICLE VI AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS ......................................................................................... 70  6.01 Financial Statements ......................................................................................................... 70  6.02 Certificates; Other Information ......................................................................................... 71  6.03 Notices .............................................................................................................................. 73  6.04 Payment of Obligations .................................................................................................... 73  6.05 Preservation of Existence, Etc .......................................................................................... 73  6.06 Maintenance of Properties ................................................................................................ 73  6.07 Maintenance of Insurance ................................................................................................. 74  6.08 Compliance with Laws ..................................................................................................... 74  6.09 Books and Records ........................................................................................................... 74  6.10 Inspection Rights .............................................................................................................. 74  6.11 Use of Proceeds ................................................................................................................ 74  6.12 [Reserved] ......................................................................................................................... 74  6.13 Additional Guarantors ....................................................................................................... 74  6.14 Anti-Corruption Laws and Sanctions ................................................................................ 75  ARTICLE VII NEGATIVE COVENANTS ............................................................................................... 75  7.01 Liens ................................................................................................................................. 75  7.02 Investments ....................................................................................................................... 76  7.03 Indebtedness ...................................................................................................................... 77  7.04 Fundamental Changes ....................................................................................................... 78  7.05 Dispositions ...................................................................................................................... 79  7.06 Restricted Payments .......................................................................................................... 80  7.07 Change in Nature of Business ........................................................................................... 81  7.08 Transactions with Affiliates .............................................................................................. 81  7.09 [Reserved] ......................................................................................................................... 81  7.10 Use of Proceeds ................................................................................................................ 81  7.11 Sanctions ........................................................................................................................... 81  7.12 Anti-Corruption Laws ....................................................................................................... 81  7.13 Financial Covenants .......................................................................................................... 81  ARTICLE VIII EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES .................................................................... 82  8.01 Events of Default .............................................................................................................. 82  8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default ..................................................................................... 84  

 

   iii  8.03 Application of Funds ........................................................................................................ 84  ARTICLE IX ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT ............................................................................................. 85  9.01 Appointment and Authority .............................................................................................. 85  9.02 Rights as a Lender ............................................................................................................. 85  9.03 Exculpatory Provisions ..................................................................................................... 86  9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent .................................................................................... 86  9.05 Delegation of Duties ......................................................................................................... 87  9.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent ............................................................................... 87  9.07 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders ............................................. 88  9.08 No Other Duties, Etc ......................................................................................................... 89  9.09 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim .............................................................. 89  9.10 Guaranty Matters .............................................................................................................. 89  9.11 Erroneous Payment ........................................................................................................... 89  ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................................. 92  10.01 Amendments, Etc .............................................................................................................. 92  10.02 Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication ......................................................... 93  10.03 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement ............................................................. 95  10.04 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver ............................................................................. 95  10.05 Payments Set Aside .......................................................................................................... 98  10.06 Successors and Assigns .................................................................................................... 98  10.07 Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality ......................................................... 102  10.08 Right of Setoff ................................................................................................................ 103  10.09 Interest Rate Limitation .................................................................................................. 104  10.10 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness ......................................................................... 104  10.11 Survival of Representations and Warranties ................................................................... 104  10.12 Severability ..................................................................................................................... 104  10.13 Replacement of Lenders ................................................................................................. 105  10.14 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc ................................................................................... 105  10.15 Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury ..................................................................................... 106  10.16 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility ....................................................................... 106  10.17 Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents ............................ 107  10.18 USA PATRIOT Act ........................................................................................................ 107  10.19 Time of the Essence ........................................................................................................ 107  10.20 ENTIRE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................. 107  10.21 Acknowledgment Regarding Any Supported QFCs ....................................................... 107  10.22 Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions ............... 108    

 

   iv  SCHEDULES   SCHEDULE 1.01 Existing Letters of Credit  SCHEDULE 2.01 Commitments and Applicable Percentages  SCHEDULE 5.06 Litigation  SCHEDULE 5.09 Environmental Matters  SCHEDULE 5.13 Subsidiaries  SCHEDULE 7.01 Existing Liens  SCHEDULE 7.02 Existing Investments  SCHEDULE 7.03 Existing Indebtedness  SCHEDULE 10.02 Administrative Agent’s Office; Certain Addresses for Notices  EXHIBITS   EXHIBIT A Committed Loan Notice  EXHIBIT B Swing Line Loan Notice  EXHIBIT C Note  EXHIBIT D Compliance Certificate  EXHIBIT E Assignment and Assumption  EXHIBIT F Guaranty  EXHIBIT G Forms of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificates       

 

    CREDIT AGREEMENT  This AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 8, 2021, among AZZ INC., a  Texas corporation (the “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders”  and individually, a “Lender”), and CITIBANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and  an L/C Issuer.   WHEREAS, the Loan Parties (as hereinafter defined) have requested that the Lenders, the Swing  Line Lender and the L/C Issuers make loans and other financial accommodations to the Loan Parties.   WHEREAS, the Lenders, the Swing Line Lender and the L/C Issuers have agreed to make such  loans and other financial accommodations to the Loan Parties on the terms and subject to the conditions set  forth herein.  NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained,  the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:  ARTICLE I   DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS  1.01 Defined Terms.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings  set forth below:  “Acquisition” means any transaction or series of related transactions for the purpose of, or resulting  in, directly or indirectly, (a) the acquisition by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of all or substantially all  of the assets of a Person or of any business or division of a Person, (b) the acquisition by Borrower or any  of its Subsidiaries of more than fifty percent (50%) of any class of voting Equity Interests of any Person  (provided that, formation or organization of any entity shall not constitute an “acquisition” to the extent  that the amount of the loan, advance, investment, or capital contribution in such entity constitutes an  investment permitted under Section 7.02(c)), or (c) a merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or other  combination by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with another Person.  “Administrative Agent” means Citibank in its capacity as administrative agent under any of the  Loan Documents, or any successor administrative agent appointed in accordance with Section 9.06.  “Administrative Agent’s Office” means Administrative Agent’s address and, as appropriate,  account as set forth on Schedule 10.02, or such other address or account as Administrative Agent may from  time to time notify to Borrower and Lenders.  “Administrative Questionnaire” means an Administrative Questionnaire in a form supplied by  Administrative Agent.  “Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial  Institution.   “Affiliate” means, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that directly, or indirectly  through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the  Person specified.  “Aggregate Commitments” means the Commitments of all Lenders.  “Agreement” means this Credit Agreement.  

 

    2  “Alternative Currency” means each of Canadian Dollar, Euro, and any other currency acceptable  to the Administrative Agent.  “Alternative Currency Equivalent” means, at any time, with respect to any amount denominated  in Dollars, the equivalent amount thereof in the applicable Alternative Currency as determined by  Administrative Agent or applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, at such time on the basis of the Spot  Rate (determined in respect of the most recent Revaluation Date) for the purchase of such Alternative  Currency with Dollars.  “Anti-Corruption Laws” means all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the  Borrower and the other Loan Parties from time to time concerning or relating to (a) bribery and/or  corruption and (b) terrorism financing and/or money laundering, including, without limitation, the United  States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and the UK Bribery Act 2010.  “Applicable Percentage” means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the percentage (carried  out to the ninth decimal place) of the Aggregate Commitments represented by such Lender’s Commitment  at such time, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2.14.  If the Commitment of each Lender to make  Loans and the obligation of each L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions have been terminated pursuant  to Section 8.02 or if the Aggregate Commitments have expired, then the Applicable Percentage of each  Lender shall be determined based on the Applicable Percentage of such Lender most recently in effect,  giving effect to any subsequent assignments.  The initial Applicable Percentage of each Lender is set forth  opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 2.01 or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to  which such Lender becomes a party hereto, as applicable.  “Applicable Rate” means, from time to time, the following percentages per annum, based upon the  Leverage Ratio as set forth in the most recent Compliance Certificate received by Administrative Agent  pursuant to Section 6.02(a):  Applicable Rate  Pricing  Level Leverage Ratio Commitment Fee  Eurodollar Rate  + Letters of  Credit Base Rate  1 < 1.25:1 0.125% 0.875% 0.00%  2 ≥ 1.25:1 but < 1.75:1 0.150% 1.125% 0.125%  3 ≥ 1.75:1 but < 2.50:1 0.175% 1.375% 0.375%  4 ≥ 2.50:1 but < 3.00:1 0.200% 1.500% 0.500%  5 ≥ 3.00:1 0.225% 1.750% 0.750%        Any increase or decrease in the Applicable Rate resulting from a change in the Leverage Ratio shall  become effective commencing on the third (3rd) Business Day immediately following the date a Compliance  Certificate is delivered pursuant to Section 6.02; provided, however, that if a Compliance Certificate is not  delivered when due in accordance with such Section, then Pricing Level 5 shall apply commencing on the  3rd Business Day following the date such Compliance Certificate was required to have been delivered.  The  Applicable Rate in effect from the Closing Date, until the 3rd Business Day after the Compliance Certificate  for the fiscal quarter ending August 31, 2021 is delivered pursuant to Section 6.02 shall be determined  based upon Pricing Level 2.  “Applicable Time” means, with respect to any payments in any Alternative Currency, the local  time in the place of settlement for such Alternative Currency as may be determined by Administrative  

 

    3  Agent or applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to be necessary for timely settlement on the relevant  date in accordance with normal banking procedures in the place of payment.  “Approved Fund” means any Fund that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate  of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.  “Arranger” means Citibank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National  Association, U.S. Bank, National Association and Truist Securities, Inc. in their capacities as joint lead  arrangers and joint bookrunners, and “Arranger” means any one of the Arrangers.  “Assignment and Assumption” means an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and  an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 10.06(b)), and  accepted by Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit E or any other form (including  electronic documentation generated by MarkitClear or other electronic platform) approved by  Administrative Agent.  “Attributable Indebtedness” means, on any date, (a) in respect of any capital lease of any Person,  the capitalized amount thereof that would appear on a balance sheet of such Person prepared as of such date  in accordance with GAAP, and (b) in respect of any Synthetic Lease Obligation, the capitalized amount of  the remaining lease payments under the relevant lease that would appear on a balance sheet of such Person  prepared as of such date in accordance with GAAP if such lease were accounted for as a capital lease.  “Audited Financial Statements” means the audited consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its  Subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2021, and the related consolidated statements of income  or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for such fiscal year of Borrower and its Subsidiaries,  including the notes thereto.  “Availability Period” means the period from and including the Closing Date to the earliest of (a) the  Maturity Date, (b) the date of termination of the Aggregate Commitments pursuant to Section 2.06, and  (c) the date of termination of the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and of the obligation of each  L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions pursuant to Section 8.02.  “Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current  Benchmark, as applicable, (x) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark  that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period or (y) otherwise, any payment period  for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement as of  such date.  “Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable  Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.  “Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing  Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union,  the implementing law, regulation rule or requirements for such EEA Member Country from time to time  that is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I  of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or  rule appropriate in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment  firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other  insolvency proceedings).  

 

    4  “Base Rate” means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in  effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1⁄2 of 1% and (c) the  Eurodollar Rate for a one month Interest Period on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the  immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1%; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Eurodollar  Rate for any day shall be based on the rate appearing on the Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page (or on any  successor or substitute page) at approximately 11:00 a.m. London time on such day (without any rounding).   Any change in the Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the  Eurodollar Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate,  the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Eurodollar Rate, respectively.  If the Base Rate is being used as an  alternate rate of interest pursuant to Section 3.02 hereof, then the Base Rate shall be the greater of clause  (a) and (b) above and shall be determined without reference to clause (c) above.  In the event that the Base  Rate is less than zero, it shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Agreement.  “Base Rate Committed Loan” means a Committed Loan that is a Base Rate Loan.  “Base Rate Loan” means a Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.  “Benchmark” means, initially, USD LIBOR; provided that if a replacement of the Benchmark has  occurred pursuant to Section 1.09(a), then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to  the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate. Any reference to  “Benchmark” shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.  “Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor:  1) For purposes of clause (a)(i) of Section 1.09, the first alternative set forth below that can be determined  by the Administrative Agent:  a) the sum of: (i) Term SOFR and (ii) 0.11448% (11.448 basis points) for an Available Tenor of one- month’s duration, 0.26161% (26.161 basis points) for an Available Tenor of three-months’  duration, 0.42826% (42.826 basis points) for an Available Tenor of six-months’ duration and  0.71513% (71.513 basis points) for an Available Tenor of twelve-months’ duration; provided, that  if any Available Tenor of USD LIBOR does not correspond to an Available Tenor of Term SOFR,  the Benchmark Replacement for such Available Tenor of USD LIBOR shall be the closest  corresponding Available Tenor (based on tenor) for Term SOFR and if such Available Tenor of  USD LIBOR corresponds equally to two Available Tenors of Term SOFR, the corresponding tenor  of Term SOFR with the shorter duration shall be applied, or  b) the sum of: (i) Daily Simple SOFR and (ii) the spread adjustment selected or recommended by the  Relevant Governmental Body for the replacement of the tenor of USD LIBOR with a SOFR-based  rate having approximately the same length as the interest payment period specified in clause (a)(i)  of Section 1.09 (which spread adjustment, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be 0.11448% (11.448  basis points); and  2) For purposes of clause (a)(ii) of Section 1.09, the sum of (a) the alternate benchmark rate and (b) an  adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero), in each case, that has been selected by  the Administrative Agent and the Borrower as the replacement for such Available Tenor of such  Benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then-prevailing market convention, including  any applicable recommendations made by the Relevant Governmental Body, for U.S. dollar- denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time;  

 

    5  provided, that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (1) or (2) above would  be less than the Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor for the purposes of  this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.  “Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark  Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of  “Base Rate,” the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency  of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment,  conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of  breakage provisions, the formula for calculating any successor rates identified pursuant to the definition of  “Benchmark Replacement”, the formula, methodology or convention for applying the successor Floor to  the successor Benchmark Replacement and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the  Administrative Agent decides, in consultation with the Borrower, may be appropriate to reflect the adoption  and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the  Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative  Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the  Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark  Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides in  consultation with the Borrower is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this  Agreement and the other Loan Documents).  “Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark other than  USD LIBOR, the occurrence of a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the  administrator of the then-current Benchmark, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such  Benchmark, the FRB, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over  the administrator for such Benchmark, a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for  such Benchmark  or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the  administrator for such Benchmark, announcing or stating that (a) such administrator has ceased or will  cease on a specified date to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark, permanently or indefinitely,  provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will  continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark or (b) all Available Tenors of such Benchmark  are or will no longer be representative of the underlying market and economic reality that such Benchmark  is intended to measure and that representativeness will not be restored.  “Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership  required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.  “Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.  “BofA Fee Letter” means the letter agreement, dated July 8, 2021, among Borrower, Bank of  America, N.A. and BofA Securities, Inc..  “Borrower” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph hereto.  “Borrower Materials” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.  “Borrowing” means a Committed Borrowing or a Swing Line Borrowing as the context may  require.  “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial  banks are authorized to close under the Laws of, or are in fact closed in, the state where Administrative  

 

    6  Agent’s Office is located and, if such day relates to any Eurodollar Rate Loan, means any such day that is  also a London Banking Day.  “Canadian Dollar” and “C$” mean lawful money of Canada.  “Capital Lease” means any capital lease or sublease which should be capitalized on a balance sheet  in accordance with GAAP.  “Cash Collateralize” means to pledge and deposit with or deliver to Administrative Agent, for the  benefit of one or more of L/C Issuers or Lenders, as collateral for L/C Obligations or obligations of Lenders  to fund participations in respect of L/C Obligations, cash or deposit account balances or, if Administrative  Agent and such L/C Issuer shall agree in their sole discretion, other credit support, in each case pursuant to  documentation in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent and such L/C Issuer.  “Cash  Collateral” shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing and shall include the proceeds of such cash  collateral and other credit support.  All Cash Collateral shall be denominated in Dollars.  “Cash Equivalents” means:  (a) Readily marketable, direct, full faith and credit obligations of the United States of  America, or obligations guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America,  maturing within not more than one year from the date of acquisition;  (b) Short term certificates of deposit and time deposits, which mature within one year  from the date of issuance and which are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;  (c) Commercial paper maturing in three hundred sixty-five (365) days or less from the  date of issuance and rated either “P-1” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), or “A-1”  by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group (“S&P”);  (d) Debt instruments of a domestic issuer which mature in one year or less and which  are rated “A2” or better by Moody’s or “A” or better by S&P on the date of acquisition of such  investment;  (e) Money market funds with respect to which not less than ninety-five percent (95%)  of such assets would constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in the preceding  subparagraphs; and  (f) Demand deposit accounts which are maintained in the ordinary course of business.  “Change in Law” means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following:  (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule,  regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation, implementation or application thereof by any  Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, rule, guideline or directive (whether  or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority; provided that notwithstanding anything  herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all  requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests,  rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee  on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory  authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change in Law”,  regardless of the date enacted, adopted, implemented or issued.  

 

    7  “Change of Control” means an event or series of events by which:  (a) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the  Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but excluding any employee benefit plan of such person or its  subsidiaries, and any person or entity acting in its capacity as trustee, agent or other fiduciary or  administrator of any such plan) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3  and 13d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except that a person or group shall be deemed  to have “beneficial ownership” of all securities that such person or group has the right to acquire,  whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time (such right, an  “option right”)), directly or indirectly, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of the equity securities  of Borrower entitled to vote for members of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of  Borrower on a fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such person or  group has the right to acquire pursuant to any option right); or  (b) during any period of 12 consecutive months, a majority of the members of the  board of directors or other equivalent governing body of Borrower cease to be composed of  individuals (i) who were members of that board or equivalent governing body on the first day of  such period, (ii) whose election or nomination to that board or equivalent governing body was  approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the time of such election or  nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent governing body or (iii) whose election or  nomination to that board or other equivalent governing body was approved by individuals referred  to in clauses (i) and (ii) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a  majority of that board or equivalent governing body.  “Citibank” means Citibank, N.A. and its successors.  “Citibank Fee Letter” means the letter agreement, dated June 1, 2021, among Borrower and  Citibank, N.A.  “Closing Date” means the first date all the conditions precedent in Section 4.01 are satisfied or  waived in accordance with Section 10.01.  “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  “Commitment” means, as to each Lender, its obligation to (a) make Committed Loans to Borrower  pursuant to Section 2.01, (b) to purchase participations in L/C Obligations and, the extent such Lender is  an L/C Issuer, to issue Letters of Credit and (c) purchase participations in Swing Line Loans, in an aggregate  principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s  name on Schedule 2.01 or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender becomes a  party hereto, as applicable, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this  Agreement.  “Committed Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Committed Loans of the  same Type and, in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the  Lenders pursuant to Section 2.01.  “Committed Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01.  “Committed Loan Notice” means a notice of (a) a Committed Borrowing, (b) a conversion of  Loans from one Type to the other, or (c) a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans, pursuant to  Section 2.02(a), which, if in writing, shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A or such other form as  

 

    8  may be approved by Administrative Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic  transmission system as shall be approved by Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed  by a Responsible Officer of Borrower.  “Competitor” means any bona fide business competitor of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries  (in the good faith determination of the Borrower) designated by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent  on or prior to the date hereof as may be updated from time to time after the Closing Date by designation by  the Borrower to the Administrative Agent in writing.  “Compliance Certificate” means a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D.  “Connection Income Taxes” means Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by  net income (however denominated) or that are franchise Taxes or branch profits Taxes.  “Consolidated Net Worth” shall mean the consolidated stockholder’s equity of the Borrower and  its Subsidiaries, as defined according to GAAP.  “Contractual Obligation” means, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such  Person or of any agreement, instrument or other undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it  or any of its property is bound.  “Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction  of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract  or otherwise.  “Controlling” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative thereto.  “Credit Extension” means each of the following: (a) a Borrowing and (b) an L/C Credit Extension.  “Daily Simple SOFR” means, for any day, SOFR, with the conventions for this rate (which will  include a lookback) being established by the Administrative Agent in accordance with the conventions for  this rate recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for determining “Daily Simple SOFR” for  syndicated business loans; provided, that if the Administrative Agent decides that any such convention is  not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, then the Administrative Agent may establish  another convention in its reasonable discretion.  “Debtor Relief Laws” means the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, and all other liquidation,  conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement,  receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States or other  applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect and affecting the rights of creditors generally.  “Default” means any event or condition that constitutes an Event of Default or that, with the giving  of any notice, the passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.  “Default Rate” means (a) when used with respect to Obligations other than L/C Fees, an interest  rate equal to (i) the Base Rate plus (ii) the Applicable Rate, if any, applicable to Base Rate Loans plus  (iii) two percent (2%) per annum; provided, however, that with respect to a Eurodollar Rate Loan, the  Default Rate shall be an interest rate equal to the interest rate (including any Applicable Rate) otherwise  applicable to such Loan plus two percent (2%) per annum, and (b) when used with respect to L/C Fees, a  rate equal to the Applicable Rate plus two percent (2%) per annum.  “Defaulting Lender” means, subject to Section 2.16(b), any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund  all or any portion of its Loans within two (2) Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be  

 

    9  funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies Administrative Agent and Borrower in writing that such  failure is the result of such Lender’s determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each  of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such  writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender or  any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its  participation in Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans) within two (2) Business Days of the date when due,  (b) has notified Borrower, Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender in writing that it  does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that  effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender’s obligation to fund a Loan hereunder  and states that such position is based on such Lender’s determination that a condition precedent to funding  (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such  writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within three Business Days after written  request by Administrative Agent or Borrower, to confirm in writing to Administrative Agent and Borrower  that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease  to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by  Administrative Agent and Borrower), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has,  (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) had appointed for it a receiver,  custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged  with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance  Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity or (iii) become the  subject of a Bail-In Action; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the  ownership or acquisition of any Equity Interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company  thereof by a Governmental Authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such  Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of  judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to  reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender.  Any  determination by Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any one or more of  clauses (a) through (d) above, and of the effective date of such status, shall be conclusive and binding  absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to  Section 2.16(b)) as of the date established therefor by Administrative Agent in a written notice of such  determination, which shall be delivered by Administrative Agent to Borrower, each L/C Issuer, Swing Line  Lender and each other Lender promptly following such determination.  “Designated Jurisdiction” means any country or territory to the extent that such country or territory  itself is the subject of any Sanction.  “Disposition” or “Dispose” means the sale, transfer, license, lease or other disposition (including  any sale and leaseback transaction) of any property by any Person, including any sale, assignment, transfer  or other disposal, with or without recourse, of any notes or accounts receivable or any rights and claims  associated therewith.  “Disqualified Institution” means (a) any Person identified by the Borrower in writing to  Administrative Agent on or prior to the Closing Date (as may be supplemented from time to time by the  Borrower in a written notice to the Administrative Agent after the Closing Date and acceptable to the  Administrative Agent), (b) any Competitor of the Borrower identified in writing by the Borrower from time  to time in accordance with the definition of “Competitors”, (c) any Affiliate of any Person described in  clauses (a) and/or (b) that is reasonably identifiable as an Affiliate of such person and (d) any other Affiliate  of any person described in clauses (a), (b) and/or (c) above that is identified in a written notice to the  Administrative Agent after the Closing Date; provided, that, notwithstanding anything herein to the  contrary, in no event shall any supplement to the list of Disqualified Institutions apply retroactively to  disqualify any Person that has previously acquired an assignment or participation of Loans and/or  

 

    10  Commitments hereunder prior to the date any such update.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the  parties hereto acknowledges and agrees that the Administrative Agent (x) shall have no duties or  responsibilities for monitoring or enforcing prohibitions on assignments or participations to, or the sharing  of information with, Disqualified Institutions (provided, that the Administrative Agent shall promptly make  the list of Disqualified Institutions and any modifications or additions thereto available to the Lenders  reasonably promptly upon its receipt thereof) and (y) shall have no liability in respect thereof.  Following  any such identification in writing by or on behalf of the Borrower pursuant to the first sentence in this  definition above, the Disqualified Institution list shall be promptly updated to reflect such written  identification, and made available by the Administrative Agent to the Lenders to the extent any such Lender  has requested a copy thereof.  “Dollar” and “$” mean lawful money of the United States.  “Dollar Equivalent” means, at any time, (a) with respect to any amount denominated in Dollars,  such amount, and (b) with respect to any amount denominated in any Alternative Currency, the equivalent  amount thereof in Dollars as determined by Administrative Agent or applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may  be, at such time on the basis of the Spot Rate (determined in respect of the most recent Revaluation Date)  for the purchase of Dollars with such Alternative Currency.  “Early Opt-in Effective Date” means, with respect to any Early Opt-in Election, the sixth (6th)  Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, so long as the  Administrative Agent has not received, by 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day  after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, written notice of objection to  such Early Opt-in Election from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.  “Early Opt-in Election” means the occurrence of the following:  1) a notification by the Administrative Agent to (or the request by the Borrower to the Administrative  Agent to notify) each of the other parties hereto that at least five currently outstanding U.S. dollar- denominated syndicated credit facilities in the U.S. syndicated loan market at such time contain (as a  result of amendment or as originally executed) a SOFR-based rate (including SOFR, a term SOFR or  any other rate based upon SOFR) as a benchmark rate (and such syndicated credit facilities are  identified in such notice and are publicly available for review), and  2) the joint election by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower to trigger a fallback from USD LIBOR  and the provision by the Administrative Agent of written notice of such election to the Lenders.  “EBITDA” means, for any Rolling Period, the sum of (a) Net Income for such Rolling Period, plus  (b) the sum of all amounts deducted therefrom in respect of such Rolling Period, in conformity with GAAP,  for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, plus (c) pro forma “run-rate” cost savings, operating  expense reductions, other operating improvements, synergies and similar initiatives and restructurings (net  of the amount of actual amounts realized) related to asset sales, acquisitions, investments, dispositions,  initiatives with respect to cost savings, operating expense reductions, other operating improvements,  synergies and other initiatives, restructurings and specified transactions that are reasonably identifiable and  projected by the Borrower (and for which the Borrower has provided to the Administrative Agent  reasonable documentation to support such projections) to result from actions that have been taken, with  respect to which substantial steps have been taken or that are expected to be taken (in the good faith  determination of the Borrower) within 12 months of the date of consummation of such asset sale, acquisition  investment, disposition, initiative or other transaction; provided that the amount added back in reliance on  this clause (c) in any Rolling Period shall not exceed 15% of EBITDA for such Rolling Period, calculated  after giving effect to the adjustments contemplated by this clause (c).  

 

    11  “EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any  EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity  established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this  definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a Subsidiary of  an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision  with its parent.  “EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland,  Liechtenstein, and Norway.  “EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted  with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having  responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.  “Eligible Assignee” means any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under  Section 10.06(b)(iii) and 10.06(b)(v) (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under  Section 10.06(b)(iii)).  “Environmental Laws” means any and all Federal, state, local, and foreign statutes, laws,  regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses,  agreements or governmental restrictions relating to pollution and the protection of the environment or the  release of any materials into the environment, including those related to hazardous substances or wastes,  air emissions and discharges to waste or public systems.  “Environmental Liability” means any liability, contingent or otherwise (including any liability for  damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines, penalties or indemnities), of Borrower, any other Loan  Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries directly or indirectly resulting from or based upon (a) violation  of any Environmental Law, (b) the generation, use, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal  of any Hazardous Materials, (c) exposure to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the release or threatened release  of any Hazardous Materials into the environment or (e) any contract, agreement or other consensual  arrangement pursuant to which liability is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing.  “Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, all of the shares of capital stock of (or other  ownership or profit interests in) such Person, all of the warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or  acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such  Person, all of the securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other  ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or acquisition  from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and all of the other ownership or profit interests  in such Person (including partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and  whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are outstanding on any date of  determination.  “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.  “ERISA Affiliate” means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under common  control with Borrower within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o)  of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code).  “ERISA Event” means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Pension Plan; (b) the withdrawal  of Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan  year in which such entity was a “substantial employer” as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA or a  

 

    12  cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete  or partial withdrawal by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or notification that  a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate, the treatment of  a Pension Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA; (e) the institution by  the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Pension Plan; (f) any event or condition which constitutes grounds  under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any  Pension Plan; (g) the determination that any Pension Plan is considered an at-risk plan or a plan in  endangered or critical status within the meaning of Sections 430, 431 and 432 of the Code or Sections 303,  304 and 305 of ERISA; or (h) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC  premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate.  “Erroneous Payment” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(a).  “Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(d).  “Erroneous Payment Impacted Class” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(d).  “Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(d).  “Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(d).  “EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the  Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.  “Euro” and “€” mean the single currency of the Participating Member States.  “Eurodollar Rate” means:  (a) the rate per annum equal to the offered rate that appears on the Reuters Screen  LIBOR01 (“LIBOR”) (or any successor thereto) for deposits in Dollars (for delivery on the first  day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period (the “LIBOR Rate”),  determined as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two (2) Business Days prior to the first  day of such Interest Period;  (b) if the rate referenced in the preceding clause (a) does not appear on such page or  service or such page or service shall not be available, the rate per annum equal to the rate reasonably  determined by the Administrative Agent to be the offered rate on such other page or other service  that displays an average ICE Benchmark Administration London Interbank Offered Rate for  deposits in Dollars offered in the London interbank market (for delivery on the first day of such  Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period, determined as of approximately  11:00 a.m. (London time) two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period;   (c) [reserved]; and   (d) if the Eurodollar Rate shall be less than zero (0), such rate shall be deemed zero  (0) for purposes of this Agreement;   Notwithstanding the above, to the extent that “Eurodollar Rate” is used in connection with a Base  Rate Loan, such rate shall be determined as modified by the definition of “Base Rate”.  “Eurodollar Rate Loan” means a Committed Loan that bears interest at a rate based on clause (a)  of the definition of “Eurodollar Rate”.  

 

    13  “Event of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01.  “Excluded Taxes” means any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to any Recipient  or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient, (a) Taxes imposed on or measured  by net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes, and branch profits Taxes, in each case, (i) imposed  as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case  of any Lender, its Lending Office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision  thereof) or (ii) that are Other Connection Taxes, (b) in the case of a Lender, U.S. federal withholding Taxes  imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Lender with respect to an applicable interest in  a Loan or Commitment pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which (i) such Lender acquires such  interest in the Loan or Commitment (other than pursuant to an assignment request by Borrower under  Section 10.13) or (ii) such Lender changes its Lending Office, except in each case to the extent that,  pursuant to Section 3.01(a)(ii), 3.01(a)(iii) or (c), amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable either  to such Lender’s assignor immediately before such Lender became a party hereto or to such Lender  immediately before it changed its Lending Office, (c) Taxes attributable to such Recipient’s failure to  comply with Section 3.01(e) and (d) any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed pursuant to FATCA.  “Existing Credit Agreement” means that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated  as of March 21, 2017, by and among, inter alios, the Borrower and Bank of America, N.A.  “Existing Letters of Credit” means the letters of credit issued under the Existing Credit Agreement  and/or issued by Bank of America, N.A., prior to the Closing Date, and in each case outstanding on the date  of this Agreement, which letters of credit are described on Schedule 1.01.  “FASB ASC” means the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards  Board.  “FATCA” means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any  amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply  with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof and any agreements entered into  pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code.  “Federal Funds Rate” means, for any day, the weighted average (rounded upwards, if necessary,  to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal  Reserve System, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of  New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average (rounded  upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the quotations for such day for such transactions received  by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it.  “Fee Letter” means the Citibank Fee Letter and/or the BofA Fee Letter, as the context so requires.  “Floor” means the benchmark rate floor, if any, provided in this Agreement initially (as of the  execution of this Agreement, the modification, amendment or renewal of this Agreement or otherwise) with  respect to USD LIBOR, which is zero.  “Foreign Lender” means a Lender that is not a U.S. Person.  “FRB” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States.  “Fronting Exposure” means, at any time there is a Defaulting Lender, (a) with respect to  L/C Issuers, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the outstanding L/C Obligations other than  

 

    14  L/C Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other  Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof, and (b) with respect to Swing Line  Lender, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of Swing Line Loans other than Swing Line Loans  as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders in  accordance with the terms hereof.  “Fund” means any Person (other than a natural Person or a holding company, investment vehicle,  or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural Person) that is (or will be) engaged  in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit  in the ordinary course of its activities.  “Funded Debt” means, with respect to Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, at  any time and without duplication, the sum of (a) the principal amount of all indebtedness for borrowed  money (which, in respect of any letters of credit, is limited solely to the amount of all outstanding draw  reimbursement obligations (to the extent not cash collateralized) in respect of letters of credit issued on  behalf of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries), and (b) the net total amount capitalized on a balance sheet  with respect to Capital Leases; provided that (1) solely for the purpose of calculating the Leverage Ratio  for purposes of determining compliance with the quarterly maintenance financial covenant requirement as  set forth in Section 7.13(a) and (2) solely during such Rolling Period for which the Leverage Ratio exceeds  2.75:1.00, the amount of all contingent obligations in respect of Letters of Credit and all other Indebtedness  shall, without duplication, be added to the calculation of Funded Debt, but only to the extent and for so long  as such amounts are included in “Funded Debt” under, and as defined in, the Senior Notes.  “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States set forth in the  opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board and the American Institute of Certified  Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or  such other principles as may be approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession in the  United States, that are applicable to the circumstances as of the date of determination, consistently applied.  “Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of  any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality,  regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing,  regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any  supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).  “Guarantee” means, as to any Person, (a) any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person  guaranteeing or having the economic effect of guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other obligation payable  or performable by another Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly,  and including any obligation of such Person, direct or indirect, (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply  funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness or other obligation, (ii) to purchase or lease  property, securities or services for the purpose of assuring the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or  other obligation of the payment or performance of such Indebtedness or other obligation, (iii) to maintain  working capital, equity capital or any other financial statement condition or liquidity or level of income or  cash flow of the primary obligor so as to enable the primary obligor to pay such Indebtedness or other  obligation, or (iv) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any other manner the obligee in respect of such  Indebtedness or other obligation of the payment or performance thereof or to protect such obligee against  loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part), or (b) any Lien on any assets of such Person securing any  Indebtedness or other obligation of any other Person, whether or not such Indebtedness or other obligation  is assumed by such Person (or any right, contingent or otherwise, of any holder of such Indebtedness to  obtain any such Lien).  The amount of any Guarantee shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated  or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof, in respect of which such  

 

    15  Guarantee is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect  thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith.  The term “Guarantee” as a verb has a  corresponding meaning.  “Guaranteed Swap Obligations” means all obligations, liabilities or other indebtedness of any  Loan Party under any Swap Contract permitted under Article VII that is entered into by and between any  Loan Party and any Swap Bank.  “Guarantors” means, as of any date, all Subsidiaries of Borrower that have executed the Guaranty  (or an addendum thereto in the form attached to the Guaranty), and “Guarantor” means any one of the  Guarantors.  “Guaranty” means the Guaranty made by the Guarantors in favor of Administrative Agent and  Lenders, substantially in the form of Exhibit F.  “Hazardous Materials” means all explosive or radioactive substances or wastes and all hazardous  or toxic substances, wastes or other pollutants, including petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or  asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, infectious or medical wastes and all  other substances or wastes of any nature regulated pursuant to any Environmental Law.  “Impacted Loans” has the meaning specified in Section 3.03.  “Indebtedness” means, as to any Person at a particular time, without duplication, all of the  following, whether or not included as indebtedness or liabilities in accordance with GAAP:  (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money and all obligations of such  Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, loan agreements or other similar instruments;  (b) all direct or contingent obligations of such Person arising under letters of credit  (including standby and commercial), bankers’ acceptances and bank guaranties;  (c) net obligations of such Person under any Swap Contract;  (d) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase price of property or  services (other than trade accounts payable in the ordinary course of business and, in each case, not  past due for more than sixty (60) days after the date on which such trade account payable was  created);  (e) indebtedness (excluding prepaid interest thereon) secured by a Lien on property  owned or being purchased by such Person (including indebtedness arising under conditional sales  or other title retention agreements), whether or not such indebtedness shall have been assumed by  such Person or is limited in recourse;  (f) Capital Leases, Synthetic Lease Obligations, and other obligations that are  considered borrowed money obligations for tax purposes but operating leases in accordance with  GAAP;  (g) all obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise  make any payment in respect of any Equity Interest in such Person or any other Person, valued, in  the case of a redeemable preferred interest, at the greater of its voluntary or involuntary liquidation  preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends; and  

 

    16  (h) all Guarantees of such Person in respect of any of the foregoing.  For all purposes hereof, the Indebtedness of any Person shall include the Indebtedness of any  partnership or joint venture (other than a joint venture that is itself a corporation or limited liability  company) in which such Person is a general partner or a joint venturer, unless such Indebtedness is expressly  made non-recourse to such Person.  The amount of any net obligation under any Swap Contract on any date  shall be deemed to be the Swap Termination Value thereof as of such date.  The amount of any Capital  Lease or Synthetic Lease Obligation as of any date shall be deemed to be the amount of Attributable  Indebtedness in respect thereof as of such date.  “Indemnified Taxes” means (a) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to  any payment made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document and  (b) to the extent not otherwise described in clause (a), Other Taxes.  “Indemnitees” has the meaning specified in Section 10.04(b).  “Information” has the meaning specified in Section 10.07.  “Interest Coverage Ratio” means for any Rolling Period, the ratio of (a) EBITDA to (b) Interest  Expense, in each case for such Rolling Period.  “Interest Expense” means, for any period of calculation thereof for Borrower and its Subsidiaries  on a consolidated basis, the aggregate amount of all interest (including commitment fees) on all  Indebtedness of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, whether paid in cash or accrued as a liability and payable in  cash during such period (including, without limitation, imputed interest on Capital Lease obligations; the  amortization of any original issue discount on any Indebtedness; the interest portion of any deferred  payment obligation; all commissions, discounts, and other fees and charges owed with respect to letters of  credit or bankers’ acceptance financing; net costs associated with Swap Contracts; the interest component  of any Indebtedness that is guaranteed or secured by such Person), and all cash premiums or penalties for  the repayment, redemption, or repurchase of Indebtedness.  “Interest Payment Date” means, (a) as to any Loan other than a Base Rate Loan, the last day of  each Interest Period applicable to such Loan and the Maturity Date; provided, however, that if any Interest  Period for a Eurodollar Rate Loan exceeds three (3) months, the respective dates that fall every three (3)  months after the beginning of such Interest Period shall also be Interest Payment Dates, and (b) as to any  Base Rate Loan (including a Swing Line Loan), the last Business Day of each March, June, September and  December and the Maturity Date.  “Interest Period” means, as to each Eurodollar Rate Loan, the period commencing on the date such  Eurodollar Rate Loan is disbursed or converted to or continued as a Eurodollar Rate Loan and ending on  the date one (1), three (3) or six (6) months thereafter (in each case, subject to availability), as selected by  Borrower in its Committed Loan Notice; provided that:  (i) any Interest Period that would otherwise end on a day that is not a Business  Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls  in another calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next  preceding Business Day;  (ii) any Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar  month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar  

 

    17  month at the end of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar  month at the end of such Interest Period; and  (iii) no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Maturity Date.  “Investment” means, as to any Person, any direct or indirect acquisition or investment by such  Person, whether by means of (a) the purchase or other acquisition of capital stock or other securities of  another Person, (b) a loan, advance or capital contribution to, Guarantee or assumption of debt of, or  purchase or other acquisition of any other debt or equity participation or interest in, another Person,  including any partnership or joint venture interest in such other Person and any arrangement pursuant to  which the investor Guarantees Indebtedness of such other Person, or (c) the purchase or other acquisition  (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of assets of another Person that constitute a business unit.   For purposes of covenant compliance, the amount of any Investment shall be the amount actually invested,  without adjustment for subsequent increases or decreases in the value of such Investment, but giving effect  to any returns or distributions of capital or repayment of principal (in the case of an Investment in the form  of a loan), in each case actually received in cash by such Person with respect to such Investment.  “IRS” means the United States Internal Revenue Service.  “ISP” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the “International Standby Practices 1998”  published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. (or such later version thereof as  may be in effect at the time of issuance).  “Issuer Documents” means with respect to any Letter of Credit, the L/C Application, and any other  document, agreement and instrument entered into by any L/C Issuer and Borrower (or any Subsidiary) or  in favor of any L/C Issuer and relating to such Letter of Credit.  “Laws” means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties,  rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, constitutions, codes and administrative or judicial precedents or  authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged  with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders,  directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental  Authority, in each case whether or not having the force of law.  “L/C Advance” means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender’s funding of its participation in  any L/C Borrowing in accordance with its Applicable Percentage.  All L/C Advances shall be denominated  in Dollars.  “L/C Application” means an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter  of Credit in the form from time to time in use by applicable L/C Issuer.  “L/C Borrowing” means an extension of credit resulting from a drawing under any Letter of Credit  which has not been reimbursed on the date when made or refinanced as a Committed Borrowing.  All  L/C Borrowings shall be denominated in Dollars.  “L/C Credit Extension” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the issuance thereof or  extension of the expiry date thereof, or the increase of the amount thereof.  “L/C Expiration Date” means the day that is seven (7) days prior to the Maturity Date (or, if such  day is not a Business Day, the next preceding Business Day).  

 

    18  “L/C Fee” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(h).  “L/C Issuers” means each of Citibank, N.A. Bank of America, N.A. and Truist Bank, N.A., each  in its capacity as an issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder, or any successor issuer of Letters of Credit  hereunder, and “L/C Issuer” means any one of L/C Issuers.  “L/C Obligations” means, as at any date of determination, the aggregate amount available to be  drawn under all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the aggregate of all Unreimbursed Amounts, including  all L/C Borrowings.  For purposes of computing the amount available to be drawn under any Letter of  Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.08.  For all  purposes of this Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but  any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter  of Credit shall be deemed to be “outstanding” in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.  “L/C Sublimit” means an amount equal to $85,000,000.  The L/C Sublimit is part of, and not in  addition to, the Aggregate Commitments.    “Lender” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph hereto and, as the context  requires, includes Swing Line Lender.  “Lending Office” means, as to any Lender, the office or offices of such Lender described as such  in such Lender’s Administrative Questionnaire, or such other office or offices as a Lender may from time  to time notify Borrower and Administrative Agent.  “Letter of Credit” means any letter of credit issued hereunder providing for the payment of cash  upon the honoring of a conforming presentation thereunder (and not for creation of a banker’s acceptance)  and shall include the Existing Letters of Credit.  A Letter of Credit may be a commercial letter of credit or  a standby letter of credit.  Letters of Credit may be issued in Dollars or in an Alternative Currency.  “Leverage Ratio” means, with respect to Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, at  any date of determination thereof with respect to the most recently ended Rolling Period, the ratio of  (a) Funded Debt outstanding on such date less unrestricted domestic cash up to $50,000,000 to (b) EBITDA  for such Rolling Period.  For purposes of calculating the Leverage Ratio at any date of determination  thereof, the Net Income and EBITDA of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the most recently ended Rolling  Period shall (i) include, on a pro forma basis, without duplication, the Net Income and EBITDA of any  Subsidiary or business acquired during such Rolling Period in a Permitted Acquisition as if it was acquired  on the first day of such Rolling Period, provided that such Net Income and EBITDA are supported by  audited or other financial statements reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent and (ii) exclude the  Net Income and EBITDA of any Subsidiary, or associated with any business of Borrower or any Subsidiary,  Disposed of during such Rolling Period as if such Disposition had occurred on the first day of such Rolling  Period.  “LIBOR” has the meaning specified in the definition of Eurodollar Rate.  “Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement,  encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge, or preference, priority or other security interest or  preferential arrangement in the nature of a security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any  conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title  to real property, and any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the  foregoing).  

 

    19  “Loan” means an extension of credit by a Lender to Borrower under Article II in the form of a  Committed Loan or a Swing Line Loan.  “Loan Documents” means this Agreement, each Note, each Issuer Document, any agreement  creating or perfecting rights in Cash Collateral pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.15 of this Agreement,  the Citibank Fee Letter, and the Guaranty.  “Loan Parties” means, collectively, Borrower and each Person (other than Administrative Agent,  any L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender, or any Lender) executing a Loan Document including, without  limitation, each Guarantor.  “London Banking Day” means any day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted by and  between banks in the London interbank eurodollar market.  “Master Agreement” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Swap Contract”.  “Material” means material in relation to the business, operations, affairs, financial condition,  assets, properties, or prospects of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.  “Material Adverse Effect” means (a) a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect  upon, the operations, business, properties, liabilities (actual or contingent), condition (financial or  otherwise) or prospects of, as applicable, Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) a material  impairment of the rights and remedies of Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document,  or of the ability of any Loan Party to perform its material obligations under any Loan Document to which  it is a party; or (c) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability  against any Loan Party of any Loan Document to which it is a party.  “Maturity Date” means July 8, 2026; provided, however, that if such date is not a Business Day,  the Maturity Date shall be the next preceding Business Day.  “Minimum Collateral Amount” means, at any time, (a) with respect to Cash Collateral consisting  of cash or deposit account balances provided to reduce or eliminate Fronting Exposure while there is a  Defaulting Lender, an amount equal to one hundred three percent (103%) of the Fronting Exposure of the  applicable L/C Issuer with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at such time, (b) with respect  to Cash Collateral consisting of cash or deposit account balances provided in accordance with the provisions  of Section 2.15(a)(i), (a)(ii) or (a)(iii), an amount equal to one hundred three percent (103%) of the  Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations, and (c) otherwise, an amount determined by Administrative  Agent and the applicable L/C Issuer in their sole discretion.  “Multiemployer Plan” means any employee benefit plan of the type described in  Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to make  contributions, or during the preceding five plan years, has made or been obligated to make contributions.  “Multiple Employer Plan” means a Plan which has two or more contributing sponsors (including  Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate) at least two of whom are not under common control, as such a plan is  described in Section 4064 of ERISA.  “Net Income” means, for any Rolling Period, as applied to Borrower and its Subsidiaries (including  any Subsidiaries acquired during such Rolling Period if such Acquisition is a Permitted Acquisition and  such net income (or net loss) is supported by an audit or is otherwise acceptable to Administrative Agent),  the consolidated net income (or net loss) of Borrower and its Subsidiaries after giving effect to deduction  

 

    20  of or provision for all operating expenses, all taxes and reserves (including, without limitation, reserves for  deferred taxes); provided, however, that such sum shall exclude:  (a) any net gains or losses on the sale or the other disposition, not in the ordinary  course of business, of investments and other capital assets, provided that there shall also be  excluded any related charges for taxes thereon;  (b) any net gain arising from the collection of the proceeds of any insurance policy  (other than any business interruption insurance policy);  (c) any write up or write down of any asset;   (d) any other extraordinary item; and   (e) any net income or loss in connection with a joint venture except to the extent such  net income is paid in cash to Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by dividend or other distribution.  “Non-Consenting Lender” means any Lender that does not approve any consent, waiver or  amendment that (i) requires the approval of all Lenders or all affected Lenders in accordance with the terms  of Section 10.01 and (ii) has been approved by the Required Lenders.  “Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, each Lender that is not a Defaulting Lender at such  time.  “Note” means a promissory note made by Borrower in favor of a Lender evidencing Loans or made  by such Lender, substantially in the form of Exhibit C.  “Obligations” means (a) all advances to, and debts, liabilities, obligations, covenants and duties of,  any Loan Party arising under any Loan Document or otherwise with respect to any Loan or Letter of Credit,  (b) Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights and (c) all Guaranteed Swap Obligations, in each case whether  direct or indirect (including those acquired by assumption), absolute or contingent, due or to become due,  now existing or hereafter arising and including interest and fees that accrue after the commencement by or  against any Loan Party or any Affiliate thereof of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws naming  such Person as the debtor in such proceeding, regardless of whether such interest and fees are allowed  claims in such proceeding.  “OFAC” means the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the  Treasury.  “Organization Documents” means, (a) with respect to any corporation, the certificate or articles of  incorporation and the bylaws (or equivalent or comparable constitutive documents with respect to any  non-U.S. jurisdiction), (b) with respect to any limited liability company, the certificate or articles of  formation or organization and operating agreement, and (c) with respect to any partnership, joint venture,  trust or other form of business entity, the partnership, joint venture or other applicable agreement of  formation or organization and any agreement, instrument, filing or notice with respect thereto filed in  connection with its formation or organization with the applicable Governmental Authority in the  jurisdiction of its formation or organization and, if applicable, any certificate or articles of formation or  organization of such entity.  “Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Recipient, Taxes imposed as a result of a  present or former connection between such Recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than  

 

    21  connections arising from such Recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its  obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any  other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan  or Loan Document).  “Other Taxes” means all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording,  filing or similar Taxes that arise from any payment made under, from the execution, delivery, performance,  enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with  respect to, any Loan Document, except any such Taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with  respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to Section 3.06).  “Outstanding Amount” means (a) with respect to Committed Loans and Swing Line Loans on any  date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount thereof after giving effect to any borrowings and  prepayments or repayments of Committed Loans and Swing Line Loans, as the case may be, occurring on  such date, and (b) with respect to any L/C Obligations on any date, the Dollar Equivalent amount of the  aggregate outstanding amount of such L/C Obligations on such date after giving effect to any L/C Credit  Extension occurring on such date and any other changes in the aggregate amount of the L/C Obligations as  of such date, including as a result of any reimbursements by Borrower of Unreimbursed Amounts.  “Participant” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(d).  “Participant Register” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(d).  “Participating Member State” means any member state of the European Union that has the Euro  as its lawful currency in accordance with legislation of the European Union relating to Economic and  Monetary Union.  “Payment Recipient” has the meaning assigned to it in Section 9.11(a).  “PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.  “Pension Act” means the Pension Protection Act of 2006.  “Pension Funding Rules” means the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required  contributions (including any installment payment thereof) to Pension Plans and set forth in, with respect to  plan years ending prior to the effective date of the Pension Act, Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of  ERISA, each as in effect prior to the Pension Act and, thereafter, Section 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the  Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA.  “Pension Plan” means any employee pension benefit plan (including a Multiple Employer Plan or  a Multiemployer Plan) that is maintained or is contributed to by Borrower and any ERISA Affiliate and is  either covered by Title IV of ERISA or is subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of  the Code.  “Permitted Acquisition” means  (a) any Acquisition by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any business which is  engaged in a business substantially similar to that of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, with respect to  which each of the following requirements shall have been satisfied:  

 

    22  (i) after giving effect to such Acquisition, on a pro forma basis (A) the  Leverage Ratio determined as of the last Rolling Period with respect to which financial  statements have been (or were required to be) delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (b),  calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect thereto, is no greater than 3.00:1.00 and  (B) the Interest Coverage Ratio determined as of the last Rolling Period with respect to  which financial statements have been (or were required to be) delivered pursuant to Section  6.01(a) or (b), calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect thereto, is no less than  3:00:1:00;  (ii) as of the closing of such Acquisition, such Acquisition has been approved  and recommended by the board of directors (or other similar governing body) of the Person  to be acquired or from which such business is to be acquired;  (iii) if the Purchase Price for such Acquisition is in excess of $50,000,000, not  less than five (5) days prior to the closing of such Acquisition (or such shorter period as  Administrative Agent may agree), Borrower shall have delivered to Administrative Agent  written evidence demonstrating pro forma compliance with the terms and conditions of the  Loan Documents, after giving effect to such Acquisition, including (A) a pro forma income  statement and balance sheet for Borrower and its Subsidiaries (after giving effect to such  Acquisition), and (B) cash flow projections for such Acquisition for the period from the  date of such Acquisition through the Maturity Date;  (iv) if any Person becomes a wholly-owned U.S. Subsidiary of Borrower in  connection with such Acquisition, Borrower shall have complied with Section 6.13;  (v) any authorization required to be issued by any Governmental Authority in  connection with such Acquisition shall be issued and shall be valid, binding, enforceable  and subsisting without any defaults thereunder or enforceable adverse limitations thereon  and shall not be subject to any proceedings or claims opposing the issuance, development,  or use thereof or contesting the validity thereof unless Borrower or its Subsidiary proposing  to enter into such Acquisition shall have entered into an agreement with the seller  protecting Borrower or such Subsidiary from such adverse limitations, proceedings, or  claims, which agreement shall be on terms and conditions satisfactory to Administrative  Agent; and  (vi) as of the closing of such Acquisition, no Default shall exist or occur as a  result of, and after giving effect to, such Acquisition; or  (b) any other Acquisition for which the prior written consent of the Required Lenders  has been obtained.  “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture,  association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.  “Plan” means any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA (including  a Pension Plan), maintained for employees of Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate or any such Plan to which  Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.  “Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.  

 

    23  “Prime Rate” means the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by  Citibank, N.A. as its prime rate in effect at its principal offices in New York City. Each change in the Prime  Rate shall be effective from and including the date such change is publicly announced as being effective.  “Public Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.  “Purchase Price” means, with respect to any Permitted Acquisition, all direct, indirect, and  deferred cash and non-cash payments made to or for the benefit of the Person being acquired (or whose  assets are being acquired), its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, or Affiliates in connection with  such Permitted Acquisition, including, without limitation, the amount of any Indebtedness being assumed  in connection with such Permitted Acquisition (subject to the limitations of Section Error! Reference  source not found.), seller financing, payments under non-competition or consulting agreements entered into  in connection with such Permitted Acquisition and similar agreements, all non-cash consideration and the  value of any stock, options, or warrants or other rights to acquire stock issued as part of the consideration  in such transaction; provided that, for the purposes hereof, non-competition agreements and consulting  agreements shall be valued at their present value discounted over the term of such agreement at the Base  Rate in effect at the time of the Permitted Acquisition.  “Recipient” means Administrative Agent, any Lender, any L/C Issuer or any other recipient of any  payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party hereunder.  “Register” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(c).  “Related Parties” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners,  directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, administrators, managers, advisors and representatives of  such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.  “Relevant Governmental Body” means the FRB or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a  committee officially endorsed or convened by the FRB or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any  successor thereto.  “Reportable Event” means any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than  events for which the thirty (30) day notice period has been waived.  “Request for Credit Extension” means (a) with respect to a Borrowing, conversion or continuation  of Committed Loans, a Committed Loan Notice, (b) with respect to an L/C Credit Extension, a  L/C Application, and (c) with respect to a Swing Line Loan, a Swing Line Loan Notice.  “Required Lenders” means Lenders having Total Credit Exposures representing more than fifty  percent (50%) of the Total Credit Exposures of all Lenders.  The Total Credit Exposure of any Defaulting  Lender shall be disregarded in determining Required Lenders at any time; provided that, the amount of any  participation in any Swing Line Loan and Unreimbursed Amounts that such Defaulting Lender has failed  to fund that have not been reallocated to and funded by another Lender shall be deemed to be held by the  Lender that is Swing Line Lender or applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, in making such  determination.  “Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial  Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.   “Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer,  treasurer, assistant treasurer or secretary of a Loan Party, and, solely for purposes of notices given pursuant  

 

    24  to Article II, any other officer or employee of the applicable Loan Party so designated by any of the  foregoing officers in a notice to Administrative Agent or any other officer or employee of the applicable  Loan Party designated in or pursuant to an agreement between the applicable Loan Party and Administrative  Agent.  Any document delivered hereunder that is signed by a Responsible Officer of a Loan Party shall be  conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action  on the part of such Loan Party and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted  on behalf of such Loan Party.  “Restricted Payment” means any dividend or distribution (whether in cash, securities or other  property) with respect to any capital stock or other Equity Interest of Borrower or any Subsidiary, or any  payment (whether in cash, securities or other property), including any sinking fund or similar deposit, on  account of the purchase, redemption, retirement, acquisition, cancellation or termination of any such capital  stock or other Equity Interest, or on account of any return of capital to Borrower’s stockholders, partners  or members (or the equivalent Person thereof).  “Revaluation Date” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, each of the following: (a) each  date of issuance of a Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative Currency, (b) each date of an  amendment of any such Letter of Credit having the effect of increasing the amount thereof, (c) each date of  any payment by the applicable L/C Issuer under any Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative  Currency, and (d) such additional dates as Administrative Agent or L/C Issuers shall determine or the  Required Lenders shall require.  “Revolving Credit Exposure” means, as to any Lender at any time, the aggregate principal amount  at such time of its outstanding Committed Loans and such Lender’s participation in L/C Obligations and  Swing Line Loans at such time.   “Rolling Period” means, on any date of determination, the most recent four fiscal quarters of  Borrower and its Subsidiaries ended on May 31, August 31, November 30 or February 28 or 29 (as the case  may be).  “Same Day Funds” means (a) with respect to disbursements and payments in Dollars, immediately  available funds, and (b) with respect to disbursements and payments in an Alternative Currency, same day  or other funds as may be determined by Administrative Agent or the applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may  be, to be customary in the place of disbursement or payment for the settlement of international banking  transactions in the relevant Alternative Currency.  “Sanction(s)” means any sanction administered or enforced by the United States Government  (including without limitation, OFAC), the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her  Majesty’s Treasury (“HMT”) or other relevant sanctions authority.  “SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any Governmental Authority  succeeding to any of its principal functions.  “Senior Notes” means that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2020, by and  among the Borrower and the Purchasers, as defined and identified therein, as the same may be amended,  restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.   “Significant Acquisition” means any Acquisition by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any  business which is engaged in a business substantially similar to that of Borrower and its Subsidiaries and  the Purchase Price for such Acquisition is in excess of $150,000,000.  

 

    25  “SOFR” means, a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for such Business  Day published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured  overnight financing rate) on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, currently at  http://www.newyorkfed.org (or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as  such by administrator of the secured overnight financing rate from time to time).  “Solvent” and “Solvency” mean, with respect to any Person on any date of determination, that on  such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person is greater than the total amount of liabilities,  including contingent liabilities, of such Person, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person  is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person on its debts as  they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person does not intend to, and does not believe that it will,  incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they mature,  (d) such Person is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a  transaction, for which such Person’s property would constitute an unreasonably small capital, and (e) such  Person is able to pay its debts and liabilities, contingent obligations and other commitments as they mature  in the ordinary course of business.  The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as  the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time, represents the amount  that can reasonably be expected by the Borrower to become an actual or matured liability.  “Spot Rate” for a currency means the rate determined by Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer,  as applicable, to be the rate quoted by the Person acting in such capacity as the spot rate for the purchase  by such Person of such currency with another currency through its principal foreign exchange trading office  at approximately 11:00 a.m. on the date two (2) Business Days prior to the date as of which the foreign  exchange computation is made; provided that Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer may obtain such spot  rate from another financial institution designated by Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer if the Person  acting in such capacity does not have as of the date of determination a spot buying rate for any such  currency; and provided further that any L/C Issuer may use such spot rate quoted on the date as of which  the foreign exchange computation is made in the case of any Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative  Currency.  “Subsidiary” of a Person means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company  or other business entity of which a majority of the shares of securities or other interests having ordinary  voting power for the election of directors or other governing body (other than securities or interests having  such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) are at the time beneficially owned, or the  management of which is otherwise controlled, directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries,  or both, by such Person.  Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to a “Subsidiary” or to  “Subsidiaries” shall refer to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of Borrower.  “Swap Bank” means any Person that, at the time it enters into a Swap Contract with a Loan Party  permitted under Article VII, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, in its capacity as a party to such Swap  Contract.  “Swap Contract” means (a) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, credit derivative  transactions, forward rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity  contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond index swaps or options or  forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond index transactions, interest rate options, forward  foreign exchange transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions, collar transactions, currency swap  transactions, cross-currency rate swap transactions, currency options, spot contracts, or any other similar  transactions or any combination of any of the foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the  foregoing), whether or not any such transaction is governed by or subject to any master agreement, and  (b) any and all transactions of any kind, and the related confirmations, which are subject to the terms and  

 

    26  conditions of, or governed by, any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and  Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, or any other master  agreement (any such master agreement, together with any related schedules, a “Master Agreement”),  including any such obligations or liabilities under any Master Agreement.  “Swap Termination Value” means, in respect of any one or more Swap Contracts, after taking into  account the effect of any legally enforceable netting agreement relating to such Swap Contracts, (a) for any  date on or after the date such Swap Contracts have been closed out and termination value(s) determined in  accordance therewith, such termination value(s), and (b) for any date prior to the date referenced in  clause (a), the amount(s) determined as the mark-to-market value(s) for such Swap Contracts, as  determined based upon one or more mid-market or other readily available quotations provided by any  recognized dealer in such Swap Contracts (which may include a Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender).  “Swing Line” means the revolving credit facility made available by Swing Line Lender pursuant  to Section 2.04.  “Swing Line Borrowing” means a borrowing of a Swing Line Loan pursuant to Section 2.04.  “Swing Line Lender” means Citibank in its capacity as provider of Swing Line Loans, or any  successor swing line lender hereunder.  “Swing Line Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.04(a).  “Swing Line Loan Notice” means a notice of a Swing Line Borrowing pursuant to Section 2.04(b),  which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B or such other form as approved by Administrative  Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic transmission system as shall be approve  by Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower.  “Swing Line Sublimit” means an amount equal to the lesser of (a) $50,000,000 and (b) the  Aggregate Commitments.  The Swing Line Sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the Aggregate  Commitments.  “Synthetic Lease Obligation” means the monetary obligation of a Person under (a) a so-called  synthetic, off-balance sheet or tax retention lease, or (b) an agreement for the use or possession of property  creating obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet of such Person but which, upon the insolvency  or bankruptcy of such Person, would be characterized as the indebtedness of such Person (without regard  to accounting treatment).  “Taxes” means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings  (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental  Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.  “Term SOFR” means, for the applicable corresponding tenor, the forward-looking term rate based  on SOFR that has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body.  “Threshold Amount” means $25,000,000.  “Total Credit Exposure” means, as to any Lender at any time, the unused Commitments and  Revolving Credit Exposure of such Lender at such time.  

 

    27  “Total Outstandings” means the aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Loans and all  L/C Obligations.  “Type” means, with respect to a Committed Loan, its character as a Base Rate Loan or a Eurodollar  Rate Loan.  “UCP” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Uniform Customs and Practice for  Documentary Credits, International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) Publication No. 600 (or such later  version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance).  “UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA  Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation  Authority) or any person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time)  promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions  and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.  “UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative  authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.   “United States” and “U.S.” mean the United States of America.  “Unreimbursed Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(c)(i).  “USD LIBOR” means the LIBOR Rate for Dollars.  “U.S. Person” means any Person that is a “United States Person” as defined in Section 7701(a)(30)  of the Code.  “U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate” has the meaning specified in Section 3.01(e)(ii)(B)(3).  “Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority,  the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the  Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are  described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers  of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change  the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability  rises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other  person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised  under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In  Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.    1.02 Other Interpretive Provisions.  With reference to this Agreement and each other Loan  Document, unless otherwise specified herein or in such other Loan Document:  (a) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms  of the terms defined.  Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the  corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms.  The words “include”, “includes” and  “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”.  The word “will”  shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”.  Unless the context  

 

    28  requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other  document (including any Organization Document) shall be construed as referring to such  agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise  modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth  herein or in any other Loan Document), (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed  to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (iii) the words “hereto”, “herein”, “hereof” and  “hereunder”, and words of similar import when used in any Loan Document, shall be construed to  refer to such Loan Document in its entirety and not to any particular provision thereof, (iv) all  references in a Loan Document to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to  refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, the Loan Document in which such  references appear, (v) any reference to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions  consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law and any reference to any law or  regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified  or supplemented from time to time, and (vi) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to  have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and  properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.  (b) In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date,  the word “from” means “from and including”; the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but  excluding”; and the word “through” means “to and including”.  (c) Section headings herein and in the other Loan Documents are included for  convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement or any other  Loan Document.  1.03 Accounting Terms.  (a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  All accounting terms not  specifically or completely defined herein shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial  data (including financial ratios and other financial calculations) required to be submitted pursuant  to this Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with, GAAP applied on a consistent basis, as in  effect from time to time, applied in a manner consistent with that used in preparing the Audited  Financial Statements, except as otherwise specifically prescribed herein.  Notwithstanding the  foregoing, for purposes of determining compliance with any covenant (including the computation  of any financial covenant) contained herein, Indebtedness of Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall be  deemed to be carried at one hundred percent (100%) of the outstanding principal amount thereof,  and the effects of FASB ASC 825 on financial liabilities shall be disregarded.  (b) Changes in GAAP.  If at any time any change in GAAP would affect the  computation of any financial ratio or requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and either  Borrower or the Required Lenders shall so request, Administrative Agent, Lenders and Borrower  shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent  thereof in light of such change in GAAP (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders); provided  that, until so amended, (A) such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance  with GAAP prior to such change therein and (B) Borrower shall provide to Administrative Agent  and Lenders financial statements and other documents required under this Agreement or as  reasonably requested hereunder setting forth a reconciliation between calculations of such ratio or  requirement made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP.  1.04 Rounding.  Any financial ratios required to be maintained by Borrower pursuant to this  Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the  

 

    29  result to one place more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding  the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding-up if there is no nearest number).  1.05 Exchange Rates; Currency Equivalents.  Unless otherwise specified, all references  herein to times of day shall be references to Central time (daylight or standard, as applicable).  (a) Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer, as applicable, shall determine the Spot  Rates as of each Revaluation Date to be used for calculating Dollar Equivalent amounts of  Outstanding Amounts denominated in Alternative Currencies.  Such Spot Rates shall become  effective as of such Revaluation Date and shall be the Spot Rates employed in converting any  amounts between the applicable currencies until the next Revaluation Date to occur.  Except for  purposes of financial statements delivered by Loan Parties hereunder or calculating financial  covenants hereunder or except as otherwise provided herein, the applicable amount of any currency  (other than Dollars) for purposes of the Loan Documents shall be such Dollar Equivalent amount  as so determined by Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer, as applicable.  (b) Wherever in this Agreement in connection with the issuance, amendment or  extension of a Letter of Credit, an amount, such as a required minimum or multiple amount, is  expressed in Dollars, but such Letter of Credit is denominated in an Alternative Currency, such  amount shall be the relevant Alternative Currency Equivalent of such Dollar amount (rounded to  the nearest unit of such Alternative Currency, with 0.5 of a unit being rounded upward), as  determined by Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer, as the case may be.  1.06 Change of Currency.  (a) Each obligation of Borrower to make a payment denominated in the national  currency unit of any member state of the European Union that adopts the Euro as its lawful currency  after the date hereof shall be redenominated into Euro at the time of such adoption.  If, in relation  to the currency of any such member state, the basis of accrual of interest expressed in this  Agreement in respect of that currency shall be inconsistent with any convention or practice in the  London interbank market for the basis of accrual of interest in respect of the Euro, such expressed  basis shall be replaced by such convention or practice with effect from the date on which such  member state adopts the Euro as its lawful currency.  (b) Each provision of this Agreement shall be subject to such reasonable changes of  construction as Administrative Agent may from time to time specify to be appropriate to reflect the  adoption of the Euro by any member state of the European Union and any relevant market  conventions or practices relating to the Euro.  (c) Each provision of this Agreement also shall be subject to such reasonable changes  of construction as Administrative Agent may from time to time specify to be appropriate to reflect  a change in currency of any other country and any relevant market conventions or practices relating  to the change in currency.  1.07 Times of Day; Rates.  Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day  shall be references to Central time (daylight or standard, as applicable).  Administrative Agent does not warrant, nor accept responsibility, nor shall Administrative Agent  have any liability with respect to the administration, submission or any other matter related to the rates in  the definition of “Eurodollar Rate” or with respect to any comparable or successor rate thereto.  

 

    30  When the payment of any obligation or the performance of any covenant, duty or obligation is  stated to be due or performance required on a day which is not a Business Day, the date of such payment  (other than as described in the definition of “Interest Period”) or performance shall extend to the  immediately succeeding Business Day.  1.08 Letter of Credit Amounts.  Unless otherwise specified herein, the amount of a Letter of  Credit at any time shall be deemed to be the Dollar Equivalent of the stated amount of such Letter of Credit  in effect at such time; provided, however, that with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the  terms of any Issuer Document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated  amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the Dollar Equivalent of the  maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, if and when such  maximum stated amount is in effect at such time.  1.09 Benchmark Replacement Setting.    (a) Benchmark Replacement.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in  any other Loan Document (and any Swap Contract shall be deemed not to be a “Loan Document”  for purposes of this Section titled “Error! Reference source not found.”):  (i) Replacing USD LIBOR.  On March 5, 2021 the Financial Conduct  Authority (“FCA”) and the regulatory supervisor of USD LIBOR’s administrator (“IBA”),  announced in a public statement the future cessation or loss of representativeness of  overnight/Spot Next, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12- month USD LIBOR tenor  settings. On the earlier of (A) the date that all Available Tenors of USD LIBOR have either  permanently or indefinitely ceased to be provided by IBA or have been announced by the  FCA pursuant to a public statement or publication of information to be no longer  representative and (B) the Early Opt-in Effective Date, if the then-current Benchmark is  USD LIBOR, the Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes  hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any setting of such Benchmark on  such day and all subsequent settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent  of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document. If the Benchmark  Replacement is Daily Simple SOFR, all interest payments will be payable on a monthly  basis.  (ii) Replacing Future Benchmarks.  Upon the occurrence of a Benchmark  Transition Event, the Benchmark Replacement will replace the then-current Benchmark  for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any Benchmark  setting at or after 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such  Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders without any amendment to, or further  action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document so  long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection  to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders. At any  time that the administrator of the then-current Benchmark has permanently or indefinitely  ceased to provide such Benchmark or such Benchmark has been announced by the  regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark pursuant to public statement  or publication of information to be no longer representative of the underlying market and  economic reality that such Benchmark is intended to measure and that representativeness  will not be restored, the Borrower may revoke any request for a borrowing of, conversion  to or continuation of Loans to be made, converted or continued that would bear interest by  reference to such Benchmark until the Borrower’s receipt of notice from the Administrative  Agent that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced such Benchmark, and, failing that, the  

 

    31  Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a borrowing  of or conversion to Base Rate Loans. During the period referenced in the foregoing  sentence, the component of Base Rate based upon the Benchmark will not be used in any  determination of Base Rate.  (b) Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.  In connection with the  implementation and administration of a Benchmark Replacement, the Administrative Agent will  have the right, in consultation with the Borrower, to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming  Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other  Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming  Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this  Agreement.  (c) Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations.  The Administrative  Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of (i) the implementation of any  Benchmark Replacement and (ii) the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming  Changes.  For the avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise expressly provided for in this Section 1.09,  any notice required to be delivered by the Administrative Agent as set forth in this Section titled  “Benchmark Replacement Setting” may be provided, at the option of the Administrative Agent  (in its sole discretion), in one or more notices and may be delivered together with, or as part of any  amendment which implements any Benchmark Replacement or Benchmark Replacement  Conforming Changes.  Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the  Administrative Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this Section  titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting” including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate  or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any  decision to take or refrain from taking any action, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest  error and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party  hereto, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this Section titled “Benchmark  Replacement Setting”.  (d) Unavailability of Tenor of Benchmark.  At any time (including in connection  with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (i) if the then-current Benchmark is a term  rate (including Term SOFR or USD LIBOR), then the Administrative Agent may, in prior  consultation with the Borrower, remove any tenor of such Benchmark that is unavailable or non- representative for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings and (ii) the  Administrative Agent may, in prior consultation with the Borrower, reinstate any such previously  removed tenor for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings.  (e) Disclaimer.  The Administrative Agent does not warrant or accept any  responsibility for, and shall not have any liability with respect to (i) the administration, submission  or any other matter related to the LIBOR Rate or other rates in the definition of “Eurodollar Rate”  or with respect to any alternative or successor rate thereto, or replacement rate thereof (including,  without limitation any Benchmark Replacement implemented hereunder), (ii) the composition or  characteristics of any such Benchmark Replacement, including whether it is similar to, or produces  the same value or economic equivalence to USD LIBOR (or any other Benchmark) or have the  same volume or liquidity as did USD LIBOR (or any other Benchmark), (iii) any actions or use of  its discretion or other decisions or determinations made with respect to any matters covered by this  Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting” including, without limitation, whether or not a  Benchmark Transition Event has occurred, the removal or lack thereof of unavailable or non- representative tenors, the implementation or lack thereof of any Benchmark Replacement  Conforming Changes, the delivery or non-delivery of any notices required by clause (c) above or  

 

    32  otherwise in accordance herewith, and (iv) the effect of any of the foregoing provisions of this  Section titled “Benchmark Replacement Setting.”  1.10 Divisions.  For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division  or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction’s laws): (a)  if any asset, right or obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of  a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the original Person to the  subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to  have been organized on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Equity Interests at such time.  ARTICLE II   THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS  2.01 The Committed Loans.  Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender  severally agrees to make loans (each such loan, a “Committed Loan”) to Borrower from time to time in  Dollars, on any Business Day during the Availability Period, in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any  time outstanding the amount of such Lender’s Commitment; provided, however, that after giving effect to  any Committed Borrowing, (i) the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Aggregate Commitments, and  (ii) the Revolving Credit Exposure of any Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s Commitment.  Within the  limits of each Lender’s Commitment, and subject to the other terms and conditions hereof, Borrower may  borrow under this Section 2.01, prepay under Section 2.05, and reborrow under this Section 2.01.   Committed Loans may be Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Rate Loans, as further provided herein.  2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans.  (a) Each Committed Borrowing, each conversion of Committed Loans from one Type  to the other, and each continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be made upon Borrower’s  irrevocable notice to Administrative Agent, which may be given by (A) telephone, or (B) a  Committed Loan Notice; provided that any telephonic notice must be confirmed immediately by  delivery to Administrative Agent of a Committed Loan Notice.  Each such Committed Loan Notice  must be received by Administrative Agent not later than 12:00 p.m. (or such later time as the  Administrative Agent may agree) (i) three Business Days prior to the requested date of any  Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans or of any conversion of  Eurodollar Rate Loans to Base Rate Loans, and (ii) on the requested date of any Borrowing of Base  Rate Loans.  Each Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be  in a principal amount of $500,000 or a whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof.  Except as  provided in Sections 2.03(c) and 2.04(c), each Borrowing of or conversion to Base Rate Loans  shall be in a principal amount of $200,000 or a whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof.  Each  Committed Loan Notice shall specify (i) whether Borrower is requesting a Committed Borrowing,  a conversion of Committed Loans from one Type to the other, or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate  Loans, (ii) the requested date of the Borrowing, conversion or continuation, as the case may be  (which shall be a Business Day), (iii) the principal amount of Loans to be borrowed, converted or  continued, (iv) the Type of Committed Loans to be borrowed or to which existing Committed  Loans are to be converted, and (v) if applicable, the duration of the Interest Period with respect  thereto.  If Borrower fails to specify a Type of Committed Loan in a Committed Loan Notice or if  Borrower fails to give a timely notice requesting a conversion or continuation, then the applicable  Committed Loans shall be made as, or converted to, Swing Line Loans or Base Rate Loans.  Any  such automatic conversion to Base Rate Loans shall be effective as of the last day of the Interest  Period then in effect with respect to the applicable Eurodollar Rate Loans.  If Borrower requests a  Borrowing of, conversion to, or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans in any such Committed  

 

    33  Loan Notice, but fails to specify an Interest Period, it will be deemed to have specified an Interest  Period of one month.  (b) Following receipt of a Committed Loan Notice, Administrative Agent shall  promptly notify each Lender of the amount of its Applicable Percentage of the applicable  Committed Loans, and if no timely notice of a conversion or continuation is provided by Borrower,  Administrative Agent shall notify each Lender of the details of any automatic conversion to Base  Rate Loans described in the preceding subsection.  In the case of a Committed Borrowing, each  Lender shall make the amount of its Committed Loan available to Administrative Agent in  immediately available funds at Administrative Agent’s Office not later than 1:00 p.m. on the  Business Day specified in the applicable Committed Loan Notice.  Upon satisfaction of the  applicable conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (and, if such Borrowing is the initial Credit  Extension, Section 4.01), Administrative Agent shall make all funds so received available to  Borrower in like funds as received by Administrative Agent either by (i) crediting the account of  Borrower on the books of Citibank with the amount of such funds or (ii) wire transfer of such funds,  in each case in accordance with instructions provided to (and reasonably acceptable to)  Administrative Agent by Borrower; provided, however, that if, on the date the Committed Loan  Notice with respect to such Borrowing is given by Borrower, there are L/C Borrowings  outstanding, then the proceeds of such Committed Borrowing, first, shall be applied to the payment  in full of any such L/C Borrowings, and second, shall be made available to Borrower as provided  above.  (c) Except as otherwise provided herein, a Eurodollar Rate Loan may be continued or  converted only on the last day of an Interest Period for such Eurodollar Rate Loan.  During the  existence of a Default, no Loans may be requested as, converted to or continued as Eurodollar Rate  Loans without the consent of the Required Lenders.  (d) [Reserved].  (e) After giving effect to all Committed Borrowings, all conversions of Committed  Loans from one Type to the other, and all continuations of Committed Loans as the same type,  there shall not be more than eight Interest Periods in effect with respect to the Committed Loans.  2.03 Letters of Credit.  (a) The Letter of Credit Commitment.  (i) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (A) each L/C Issuer  agrees, in reliance upon the agreements of the Lenders set forth in this Section 2.03,  (1) from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Closing Date until  the L/C Expiration Date, to issue Letters of Credit denominated in Dollars or in one or  more Alternative Currencies for the account of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, and to amend  or extend Letters of Credit previously issued by it, in accordance with subsection (B)  below, and (2) to honor drawings under the Letters of Credit; and (B) the Lenders severally  agree to participate in Letters of Credit issued for the account of Borrower or its  Subsidiaries and any drawings thereunder; provided that after giving effect to any  L/C Credit Extension with respect to any Letter of Credit, (w) the Total Outstandings shall  not exceed the Aggregate Commitments, (x) the Revolving Credit Exposure of any Lender  shall not exceed such Lender’s Commitment, (y) no L/C Issuer shall be required to issue  any Letter of Credit if the aggregate face amount of the outstanding Letters of Credit issued  by it exceed the respective Commitment of such Issuing Bank with respect to Letters of  

 

    34  Credit as set forth in Schedule 2.01 and (z) the Outstanding Amount of the L/C Obligations  shall not exceed the L/C Sublimit.  Each request by Borrower for the issuance or  amendment of a Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be a representation by Borrower that  the L/C Credit Extension so requested complies with the conditions set forth in the proviso  to the preceding sentence.  Within the foregoing limits, and subject to the terms and  conditions hereof, Borrower’s ability to obtain Letters of Credit shall be fully revolving,  and accordingly Borrower may, during the foregoing period, obtain Letters of Credit to  replace Letters of Credit that have expired or that have been drawn upon and reimbursed.   All Existing Letters of Credit shall be deemed to have been issued pursuant hereto, and  from and after the Closing Date shall be subject to and governed by the terms and  conditions hereof.  (ii) No L/C Issuer shall issue any Letter of Credit, if the expiry date of the  requested Letter of Credit would occur after the L/C Expiration Date, unless all the Lenders  have approved such expiry date.  (iii) No L/C Issuer shall be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit  if:  (A) any order, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority or  arbitrator shall by its terms purport to enjoin or restrain such L/C Issuer from  issuing such Letter of Credit, or any Law applicable to such L/C Issuer or any  request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any  Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such L/C Issuer shall prohibit, or  request that such L/C Issuer refrain from, the issuance of letters of credit generally  or such Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon such L/C Issuer with  respect to such Letter of Credit any restriction, reserve or capital requirement (for  which such L/C Issuer is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect on  the Closing Date, or shall impose upon such L/C Issuer any unreimbursed loss,  cost or expense which was not applicable on the Closing Date and which such  L/C Issuer in good faith deems material to it;  (B) the issuance of such Letter of Credit would violate one or more  policies of such L/C Issuer applicable to letters of credit generally;  (C) except as otherwise agreed by Administrative Agent and such  L/C Issuer, such Letter of Credit is in an initial stated amount less than $5,000;  (D) such Letter of Credit is to be denominated in a currency other than  Dollars or an Alternative Currency;   (E) such L/C Issuer does not as of the issuance date of the requested  Letter of Credit issue Letters of Credit in the requested currency;  (F) any Lender is at that time a Defaulting Lender, unless such  L/C Issuer has entered into arrangements, including the delivery of Cash  Collateral, satisfactory to such L/C Issuer (in its sole discretion) with Borrower or  such Lender to eliminate such L/C Issuer’s actual or potential Fronting Exposure  (after giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv)) with respect to the Defaulting Lender  arising from either the Letter of Credit then proposed to be issued or that Letter of  

 

    35  Credit and all other L/C Obligations as to which such L/C Issuer has actual or  potential Fronting Exposure, as it may elect in its sole discretion; or   (G) unless specifically provided for in this Agreement, the Letter of  Credit contains any provisions for automatic reinstatement of the stated amount  after any drawing thereunder.  (iv) No L/C Issuer shall amend any Letter of Credit if such L/C Issuer would  not be permitted at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its amended form under the  terms hereof.  (v) No L/C Issuer shall be under any obligation to amend any Letter of Credit  if (A) such L/C Issuer would have no obligation at such time to issue such Letter of Credit  in its amended form under the terms hereof, or (B) the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit  does not accept the proposed amendment to such Letter of Credit.  (vi) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any  Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each L/C Issuer  shall have all of the benefits and immunities (A) provided to Administrative Agent in  Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in  connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and Issuer  Documents pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Administrative  Agent” as used in Article IX included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or  omissions, and (B) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer.  (b) Procedures for Issuance and Amendment of Letters of Credit;  Auto-Extension Letters of Credit.  (i) Each Letter of Credit shall be issued or amended, as the case may be, upon  the request of Borrower delivered to an L/C Issuer (with a copy to Administrative Agent)  in the form of a L/C Application, appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible  Officer of Borrower.  Such L/C Application may be sent by facsimile, by United States  mail, by overnight courier, by electronic transmission using the system provided by such  L/C Issuer, by personal delivery or by any other means acceptable to such L/C Issuer.  Such  L/C Application must be received by such L/C Issuer and Administrative Agent not later  than 11:00 a.m. at least two (2) Business Days (or such later date and time as  Administrative Agent and such L/C Issuer may agree in a particular instance in their sole  discretion) prior to the proposed issuance date or date of amendment, as the case may be.   In the case of a request for an initial issuance of a Letter of Credit, such L/C Application  shall specify in form and detail satisfactory to such L/C Issuer: (A) the proposed issuance  date of the requested Letter of Credit (which shall be a Business Day); (B) the amount and  currency thereof; (C) the expiry date thereof; (D) the name and address of the beneficiary  thereof; (E) the documents to be presented by such beneficiary in case of any drawing  thereunder; (F) the full text of any certificate to be presented by such beneficiary in case of  any drawing thereunder; (G) the purpose and nature of the requested Letter of Credit; and  (H) such other matters as such L/C Issuer may require.  In the case of a request for an  amendment of any outstanding Letter of Credit, such L/C Application shall specify in form  and detail satisfactory to such L/C Issuer (A) the Letter of Credit to be amended; (B) the  proposed date of amendment thereof (which shall be a Business Day); (C) the nature of the  proposed amendment; and (D) such other matters as such L/C Issuer may require.   Additionally, Borrower shall furnish to such L/C Issuer and Administrative Agent such  

 

    36  other documents and information pertaining to such requested Letter of Credit issuance or  amendment, including any Issuer Documents, as such L/C Issuer or Administrative Agent  may require.  (ii) Promptly after receipt of any L/C Application, the applicable L/C Issuer  will confirm with Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) that Administrative  Agent has received a copy of such L/C Application from Borrower and, if not, such  L/C Issuer will provide Administrative Agent with a copy thereof.  Unless such L/C Issuer  has received written notice from any Lender, Administrative Agent or any Loan Party, at  least one Business Day prior to the requested date of issuance or amendment of the  applicable Letter of Credit, that one or more applicable conditions contained in Article IV  shall not then be satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, such L/C Issuer  shall, on the requested date, issue a Letter of Credit for the account of Borrower (or the  applicable Subsidiary) or enter into the applicable amendment, as the case may be, in each  case in accordance with such L/C Issuer’s usual and customary business practices.   Immediately upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit, each Lender shall be deemed to,  and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from such L/C Issuer a risk  participation in such Letter of Credit in an amount equal to the product of such Lender’s  Applicable Percentage times the amount of such Letter of Credit.  (iii) If Borrower so requests in any applicable L/C Application, the applicable  L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, agree to issue a Letter of Credit that has automatic  extension provisions (each, an “Auto-Extension Letter of Credit”); provided that any such  Auto-Extension Letter of Credit must permit such L/C Issuer to prevent any such extension  at the initial expiry date of such Auto-Extension Letter of Credit and at least once in each  twelve-month period thereafter (commencing with the date of the first extension of such  Letter of Credit) by giving prior notice to the beneficiary thereof not later than a day (the  “Non-Extension Notice Date”) in each such twelve-month period to be agreed upon at the  time such Letter of Credit is issued.  Unless otherwise directed by such L/C Issuer,  Borrower shall not be required to make a specific request to such L/C Issuer for any such  extension.  Once an Auto-Extension Letter of Credit has been issued, the Lenders shall be  deemed to have authorized (but may not require) such L/C Issuer to permit the extension  of such Letter of Credit at any time to an expiry date not later than the L/C Expiration Date;  provided, however, that such L/C Issuer shall not permit any such extension if (A) such  L/C Issuer has determined that it would not be permitted, or would have no obligation, at  such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its revised form (as extended) under the terms  hereof (by reason of the provisions of clause (ii) or (iii) of Section 2.03(a) or otherwise),  or (B) it has received notice (which may be by telephone or in writing) on or before the  day that is seven Business Days before the Non-Extension Notice Date (1) from  Administrative Agent that the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders have elected  not to permit such extension because one or more of the applicable conditions specified in  Section 4.02 is not then satisfied, and in each such case directing such L/C Issuer not to  permit such extension, or (2) from the Borrower that the Borrower has elected not to extend  such Letter of Credit.  (iv) Promptly after its delivery of any Letter of Credit or any amendment to a  Letter of Credit to an advising bank with respect thereto or to the beneficiary thereof, the  applicable L/C Issuer will also deliver to Borrower and Administrative Agent a true and  complete copy of such Letter of Credit or amendment.  

 

    37  (c) Drawings and Reimbursements; Funding of Participations.  (i) Upon receipt from the beneficiary of any Letter of Credit of any notice of  a drawing under such Letter of Credit, the applicable L/C Issuer shall notify Borrower and  Administrative Agent thereof.  In the case of a Letter of Credit denominated in an  Alternative Currency, Borrower shall reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer in such  Alternative Currency, unless (A) such L/C Issuer (at its option) shall have specified in such  notice that it will require reimbursement in Dollars, or (B) in the absence of any such  requirement for reimbursement in Dollars, Borrower shall have notified such L/C Issuer  promptly following receipt of the notice of drawing that Borrower will reimburse such  L/C Issuer in Dollars.  In the case of any such reimbursement in Dollars of a drawing under  a Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative Currency, the applicable L/C Issuer shall  notify Borrower of the Dollar Equivalent of the amount of the drawing promptly following  the determination thereof.  Not later than 11:00 a.m. (or such later time as the applicable  L/C Issuer may agree) on the date of any payment by any L/C Issuer under a Letter of  Credit to be reimbursed in Dollars, or the Applicable Time on the date of any payment by  any L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit to be reimbursed in an Alternative Currency (each  such date, an “Honor Date”), Borrower shall reimburse such L/C Issuer through  Administrative Agent in an amount equal to the amount of such drawing and in the  applicable currency.  (ii) In the event that (A) a drawing denominated in an Alternative Currency is  to be reimbursed in Dollars pursuant to the second sentence of Section 2.03(c)(i) and  (B) the Dollar amount paid by Borrower, whether on or after the Honor Date, shall not be  adequate on the date of that payment to purchase in accordance with normal banking  procedures a sum denominated in the Alternative Currency equal to the drawing, Borrower  agrees, as a separate and independent obligation, to indemnify any L/C Issuer for the loss  resulting from its inability on that date to purchase the Alternative Currency in the full  amount of the drawing.  If Borrower fails to so reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer on the  Honor Date, Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of the Honor Date,  the amount of the unreimbursed drawing (expressed in Dollars in the amount of the Dollar  Equivalent thereof in the case of a Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative Currency)  (the “Unreimbursed Amount”), and the amount of such Lender’s Applicable Percentage  thereof.  In such event, Borrower shall be deemed to have requested a Committed  Borrowing of Base Rate Loans to be disbursed on the Honor Date in an amount equal to  the Unreimbursed Amount, without regard to the minimum and multiples specified in  Section 2.02 for the principal amount of Base Rate Loans, but subject to the amount of the  unutilized portion of the Commitments and the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (other  than the delivery of a Committed Loan Notice).  Any notice given by the applicable  L/C Issuer or Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 2.03(c)(i) may be given by  telephone if immediately confirmed in writing; provided that the lack of such an immediate  confirmation shall not affect the conclusiveness or binding effect of such notice.  (iii) Each Lender shall upon any notice pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(ii) make  funds available (and Administrative Agent may apply Cash Collateral provided for this  purpose) for the account of the applicable L/C Issuer, in Dollars, at Administrative Agent’s  Office in an amount equal to its Applicable Percentage of the Unreimbursed Amount not  later than 1:00 p.m. on the Business Day specified in such notice by Administrative Agent,  whereupon, subject to the provisions of Section 2.04(c)(iii), each Lender that so makes  funds available shall be deemed to have made a Base Rate Loan to Borrower in such  

 

    38  amount.  Administrative Agent shall remit the funds so received to the applicable  L/C Issuer in Dollars.  (iv) With respect to any Unreimbursed Amount that is not fully refinanced by  a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans because the conditions set forth in  Section 4.02 cannot be satisfied or for any other reason, Borrower shall be deemed to have  incurred from the applicable L/C Issuer an L/C Borrowing in the amount of the  Unreimbursed Amount that is not so refinanced, which L/C Borrowing shall be due and  payable on demand (together with interest) and shall bear interest at the Default Rate.  In  such event, each Lender’s payment to Administrative Agent for the account of the  applicable L/C Issuer pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(iii) shall be deemed payment in respect  of its participation in such L/C Borrowing and shall constitute an L/C Advance from such  Lender in satisfaction of its participation obligation under this Section 2.03.  (v) Until each Lender funds its Committed Loan or L/C Advance pursuant to  this Section 2.03(c) to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for any amount drawn under  any Letter of Credit, interest in respect of such Lender’s Applicable Percentage of such  amount shall be solely for the account of such L/C Issuer.  (vi) Each Lender’s obligation to make Committed Loans or L/C Advances to  reimburse each L/C Issuer for amounts drawn under Letters of Credit, as contemplated by  this Section 2.03(c), shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any  circumstance, including (A) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right  which such Lender may have against an L/C Issuer, Borrower or any other Person for any  reason whatsoever; (B) the occurrence or continuance of a Default, or (C) any other  occurrence, event or condition, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; provided,  however, that each Lender’s obligation to make Committed Loans pursuant to this  Section 2.03(c) is subject to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (other than delivery by  Borrower of a Committed Loan Notice).  No such making of an L/C Advance shall relieve  or otherwise impair the obligation of Borrower to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for  the amount of any payment made by the applicable L/C Issuer under any Letter of Credit,  together with interest as provided herein.  (vii) If any Lender fails to make available to Administrative Agent for the  account of an L/C Issuer any amount required to be paid by such Lender pursuant to the  foregoing provisions of this Section 2.03(c) by the time specified in Section 2.03(c)(iii),  then, without limiting the other provisions of this Agreement, such L/C Issuer shall be  entitled to recover from such Lender (acting through Administrative Agent), on demand,  such amount with interest thereon for the period from the date such payment is required to  the date on which such payment is immediately available to such L/C Issuer at a rate per  annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by such  L/C Issuer in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any  administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by such L/C Issuer in  connection with the foregoing.  If such Lender pays such amount (with interest and fees as  aforesaid), the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s Committed Loan included in  the relevant Committed Borrowing or L/C Advance in respect of the relevant  L/C Borrowing, as the case may be.  A certificate of an L/C Issuer submitted to any Lender  (through Administrative Agent) with respect to any amounts owing under this clause (vii)  shall be conclusive absent manifest error.  

 

    39  (d) Repayment of Participations.  (i) At any time after an L/C Issuer has made a payment under any Letter of  Credit and has received from any Lender such Lender’s L/C Advance in respect of such  payment in accordance with Section 2.03(c), if Administrative Agent receives for the  account of such L/C Issuer any payment in respect of the related Unreimbursed Amount or  interest thereon (whether directly from Borrower or otherwise, including proceeds of Cash  Collateral applied thereto by Administrative Agent), Administrative Agent will distribute  to such Lender its Applicable Percentage thereof in Dollars and in the same funds as those  received by Administrative Agent.  (ii) If any payment received by Administrative Agent for the account of an  L/C Issuer pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(i) is required to be returned under any of the  circumstances described in Section 10.05 (including pursuant to any settlement entered  into by an L/C Issuer in its discretion), each Lender shall pay to Administrative Agent for  the account of such L/C Issuer its Applicable Percentage thereof in Dollars on demand of  Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such  amount is returned by such Lender, at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate  from time to time in effect.  The obligations of the Lenders under this clause shall survive  the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.  (e) Obligations Absolute.  The obligation of Borrower to reimburse an L/C Issuer for  each drawing under each Letter of Credit and to repay each L/C Borrowing shall be absolute,  unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of this  Agreement under all circumstances, including the following:  (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of such Letter of Credit, this  Agreement, or any other Loan Document;  (ii) the existence of any claim, counterclaim, setoff, defense or other right that  Borrower or any Subsidiary may have at any time against any beneficiary or any transferee  of such Letter of Credit (or any Person for whom any such beneficiary or any such  transferee may be acting), any L/C Issuer or any other Person, whether in connection with  this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or by such Letter of Credit or any  agreement or instrument relating thereto, or any unrelated transaction;  (iii) any draft, demand, certificate or other document presented under such  Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or  any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; or any loss or delay in the  transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a drawing under such  Letter of Credit;  (iv) waiver by an L/C Issuer of any requirement that exists for such  L/C Issuer’s protection and not the protection of Borrower or any waiver by an L/C Issuer  which does not in fact materially prejudice Borrower;  (v) honor of a demand for payment presented electronically even if such Letter  of Credit requires that demand be in the form of a draft;  (vi) any payment made by an L/C Issuer in respect of an otherwise complying  item presented after the date specified as the expiration date of, or the date by which  

 

    40  documents must be received under such Letter of Credit if presentation after such date is  authorized by the UCC, the ISP or the UCP, as applicable;  (vii) any payment by an L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit against  presentation of a draft or certificate that does not strictly comply with the terms of such  Letter of Credit; or any payment made by an L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit to any  Person purporting to be a trustee in bankruptcy, debtor-in-possession, assignee for the  benefit of creditors, liquidator, receiver or other representative of or successor to any  beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of Credit, including any arising in connection  with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law;  (viii) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of  the relevant Alternative Currency to Borrower or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency  markets generally; or  (ix) any other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not similar  to any of the foregoing, including any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute  a defense available to, or a discharge of, Borrower or any Subsidiary.  Borrower shall promptly examine a copy of each Letter of Credit and each amendment thereto that  is delivered to it and, in the event of any claim of noncompliance with Borrower’s instructions or other  irregularity, Borrower will immediately notify the applicable L/C Issuer.  Borrower shall be conclusively  deemed to have waived any such claim against each L/C Issuer and its correspondents unless such notice  is given as aforesaid.  (f) Role of L/C Issuer.  Each Lender and Borrower agree that, in paying any drawing  under a Letter of Credit, no L/C Issuer shall have any responsibility to obtain any document (other  than any sight draft, certificates and documents expressly required by the Letter of Credit) or to  ascertain or inquire as to the validity or accuracy of any such document or the authority of the  Person executing or delivering any such document.  None of L/C Issuers, Administrative Agent,  any of their respective Related Parties nor any correspondent, participant or assignee of any  L/C Issuer shall be liable to any Lender for (i) any action taken or omitted in connection herewith  at the request or with the approval of the Lenders or the Required Lenders, as applicable; (ii) any  action taken or omitted in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct; or (iii) the due  execution, effectiveness, validity or enforceability of any document or instrument related to any  Letter of Credit or Issuer Document.  Borrower hereby assumes all risks of the acts or omissions  of any beneficiary or transferee with respect to its use of any Letter of Credit; provided, however,  that this assumption is not intended to, and shall not, preclude Borrower’s pursuing such rights and  remedies as it may have against the beneficiary or transferee at law or under any other agreement.   None of L/C Issuers, Administrative Agent, any of their respective Related Parties nor any  correspondent, participant or assignee of any L/C Issuer shall be liable or responsible for any of the  matters described in clauses (i) through (ix) of Section 2.03(e); provided, however, that anything  in such clauses to the contrary notwithstanding, Borrower may have a claim against an L/C Issuer,  and such L/C Issuer may be liable to Borrower, to the extent, but only to the extent, of any direct,  as opposed to consequential or exemplary, damages suffered by Borrower which Borrower proves  were caused by such L/C Issuer’s willful misconduct or gross negligence or such L/C Issuer’s  willful failure to pay under any Letter of Credit after the presentation to it by the beneficiary of a  sight draft and certificate(s) strictly complying with the terms and conditions of a Letter of Credit.   In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, any L/C Issuer may accept documents that  appear on their face to be in order, without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of  any notice or information to the contrary, and such L/C Issuer shall not be responsible for the  

 

    41  validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign  a Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which  may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason.  Any L/C Issuer may send a Letter of Credit  or conduct any communication to or from the beneficiary via the Society for Worldwide Interbank  Financial Telecommunication (“SWIFT”) message or overnight courier, or any other commercially  reasonable means of communicating with a beneficiary.  (g) Applicability of ISP and UCP; Limitation of Liability.  Unless otherwise  expressly agreed by the applicable L/C Issuer and Borrower when a Letter of Credit is issued  (including any such agreement applicable to an Existing Letter of Credit), (i) the rules of the ISP  shall apply to each standby Letter of Credit, and (ii) the rules of the UCP shall apply to each  commercial Letter of Credit.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, no L/C Issuer shall be responsible to  Borrower for, and such L/C Issuer’s rights and remedies against Borrower shall not be impaired  by, any action or inaction of such L/C Issuer required or permitted under any law, order, or practice  that is required or permitted to be applied to any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, including the  Law or any order of a jurisdiction where such L/C Issuer or the beneficiary is located, the practice  stated in the ISP or UCP, as applicable, or in the decisions, opinions, practice statements, or official  commentary of the ICC Banking Commission, the Bankers Association for Finance and  Trade - International Financial Services Association (BAFT-IFSA), or the Institute of International  Banking Law & Practice, whether or not any Letter of Credit chooses such law or practice.  (h) L/C Fees.  Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent for the account of each  Lender in accordance, subject to Section 2.16, with its Applicable Percentage, in Dollars, a L/C Fee  (the “L/C Fee”) for each Letter of Credit equal to the Applicable Rate times the Dollar Equivalent  of the daily amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit.  For purposes of computing  the daily amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of  Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.08.  L/C Fees shall be (i) due and payable  on the first Business Day after the end of each March, June, September and December,  commencing with the first such date to occur after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, on the  L/C Expiration Date and thereafter on demand and (ii) computed on a quarterly basis in arrears.  If  there is any change in the Applicable Rate during any quarter, the daily amount available to be  drawn under each standby Letter of Credit shall be computed and multiplied by the Applicable Rate  separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Rate was in effect.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, while any payment or  bankruptcy/insolvency Event of Default exists, all L/C Fees shall accrue at the Default Rate.  (i) Fronting Fee and Documentary and Processing Charges Payable to  L/C Issuers.  Borrower shall pay directly to the applicable L/C Issuer for its own account, in  Dollars, a fronting fee (i) with respect to each commercial Letter of Credit, at the rate specified in  the applicable Fee Letter or otherwise agreed in writing between Borrower and the applicable L/C  Issuer, computed on the Dollar Equivalent of the amount of such Letter of Credit, and payable upon  the issuance thereof, (ii) with respect to any amendment of a commercial Letter of Credit increasing  the amount of such Letter of Credit, at a rate separately agreed between Borrower and the applicable  L/C Issuer, computed on the amount of such increase, and payable upon the effectiveness of such  amendment, and (iii) with respect to each standby Letter of Credit, at the rate per annum specified  in the applicable Fee Letter or otherwise agreed in writing between Borrower and the applicable  L/C Issuer.  Such fronting fee shall be due and payable on the first Business Day after the end of  each March, June, September and December in respect of the most recently-ended quarterly period  (or portion thereof, in the case of the first payment), commencing with the first such date to occur  after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, on the L/C Expiration Date and thereafter on demand.   For purposes of computing the daily amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the  

 

    42  amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.08.  In addition,  Borrower shall pay directly to the applicable L/C Issuer for its own account, in Dollars, the  customary issuance, presentation, amendment and other processing fees, and other standard costs  and charges, of such L/C Issuer relating to letters of credit as from time to time in effect.  Such  customary fees and standard costs and charges are due and payable on demand and are  nonrefundable.  (j) Conflict with Issuer Documents.  In the event of any conflict between the terms  hereof and the terms of any Issuer Documents, the terms hereof shall control.  (k) Letters of Credit Issued for Subsidiaries.  Notwithstanding that a Letter of Credit  issued or outstanding hereunder is in support of any obligations of, or is for the account of, a  Subsidiary, Borrower shall be obligated to reimburse L/C Issuers hereunder for any and all  drawings under such Letter of Credit.  Borrower hereby acknowledges that the issuance of Letters  of Credit for the account of Subsidiaries inures to the benefit of Borrower, and that Borrower’s  business derives substantial benefits from the businesses of such Subsidiaries.  (l) L/C Issuer Reporting Requirements.  Each L/C Issuer shall, no later than the  third (3rd) Business Day following the last day of each month, provide to Administrative Agent a  schedule of the Letters of Credit issued by it, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to  Administrative Agent, showing the date of issuance of each Letter of Credit, the account party, the  original face amount (if any), the expiration date, and the reference number of any Letter of Credit  outstanding at any time during such month, and showing the aggregate amount (if any) payable by  Borrower to such L/C Issuer during such month pursuant to Section 2.03(h).  Promptly after the  receipt of such schedule from each L/C Issuer, Administrative Agent shall provide to Lenders and  Borrower a summary of such schedules.  2.04 Swing Line Loans.  (a) The Swing Line.  Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Swing  Line Lender, in reliance upon the agreements of the other Lenders set forth in this Section 2.04,  may, but shall not be obligated to, make loans (each such loan, a “Swing Line Loan”) to Borrower  from time to time on any Business Day during the Availability Period in an aggregate amount not  to exceed at any time outstanding the amount of the Swing Line Sublimit, notwithstanding the fact  that such Swing Line Loans, when aggregated with the Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding  Amount of Committed Loans and L/C Obligations of the Lender acting as Swing Line Lender, may  exceed the amount of such Lender’s Commitment; provided, however, that (x) after giving effect  to any Swing Line Loan, (i) the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Aggregate Commitments,  and (ii) the Revolving Credit Exposure of any Lender shall not exceed such Lender’s Commitment,  (y) Borrower shall not use the proceeds of any Swing Line Loan to refinance any outstanding Swing  Line Loan, and (z) Swing Line Lender shall not be under any obligation to make any Swing Line  Loan if it shall determine (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest  error) that it has, or by such Credit Extension may have, Fronting Exposure.  Within the foregoing  limits, and subject to the other terms and conditions hereof, Borrower may borrow under this  Section 2.04, prepay under Section 2.05, and reborrow under this Section 2.04.  Each Swing Line  Loan shall be a Base Rate Loan.  Immediately upon the making of a Swing Line Loan, each Lender  shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from Swing  Line Lender a risk participation in such Swing Line Loan in an amount equal to the product of such  Lender’s Applicable Percentage times the amount of such Swing Line Loan.  

 

    43  (b) Borrowing Procedures.  Each Swing Line Borrowing shall be made upon  Borrower’s irrevocable notice to Swing Line Lender and Administrative Agent, which may be  given by (A) telephone or (B) by a Swing Line Loan Notice; provided that any telephonic notice  must be confirmed promptly by delivery to Swing Line Lender and Administrative Agent of a  Swing Line Loan Notice. Each Swing Line Loan Notice must be received by Swing Line Lender  and Administrative Agent not later than 3:00 p.m. (or such later time as the Swing Line Lender and  Administrative Agent may agree) on the requested borrowing date, and shall specify (i) the amount  to be borrowed, which shall be a minimum of $100,000, and (ii) the requested borrowing date,  which shall be a Business Day.  Promptly after receipt by Swing Line Lender of any Swing Line  Loan Notice, Swing Line Lender will confirm with Administrative Agent (by telephone or in  writing) that Administrative Agent has also received such Swing Line Loan Notice and, if not,  Swing Line Lender will notify Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) of the contents  thereof.  Unless Swing Line Lender has received notice (by telephone or in writing) from  Administrative Agent (including at the request of any Lender) prior to 2:00 p.m. on the date of the  proposed Swing Line Borrowing (A) directing Swing Line Lender not to make such Swing Line  Loan as a result of the limitations set forth in the first proviso to the first sentence of  Section 2.04(a), or (B) that one or more of the applicable conditions specified in Article IV is not  then satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Swing Line Lender will, not later  than 3:00 p.m. on the borrowing date specified in such Swing Line Loan Notice, make the amount  of its Swing Line Loan available to Borrower at its office by crediting the account of Borrower on  the books of Swing Line Lender in immediately available funds.  (c) Refinancing of Swing Line Loans.  (i) Swing Line Lender at any time in its sole discretion may request, on behalf  of Borrower (which hereby irrevocably authorizes Swing Line Lender to so request on its  behalf), that each Lender make a Base Rate Committed Loan in an amount equal to such  Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the amount of Swing Line Loans then outstanding.   Such request shall be made in writing (which written request shall be deemed to be a  Committed Loan Notice for purposes hereof) and in accordance with the requirements of  Section 2.02, without regard to the minimum and multiples specified therein for the  principal amount of Base Rate Loans, but subject to the unutilized portion of the Aggregate  Commitments and the conditions set forth in Section 4.02.  Swing Line Lender shall  furnish Borrower with a copy of the applicable Committed Loan Notice promptly after  delivering such notice to Administrative Agent.  Each Lender shall make an amount equal  to its Applicable Percentage of the amount specified in such Committed Loan Notice  available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds (and Administrative  Agent may apply Cash Collateral available with respect to the applicable Swing Line Loan)  for the account of Swing Line Lender at Administrative Agent’s Office not later than  1:00 p.m. on the day specified in such Committed Loan Notice, whereupon, subject to  Section 2.04(c)(ii), each Lender that so makes funds available shall be deemed to have  made a Base Rate Committed Loan to Borrower in such amount.  Administrative Agent  shall remit the funds so received to Swing Line Lender.  (ii) If for any reason any Swing Line Loan cannot be refinanced by such a  Committed Borrowing in accordance with Section 2.04(c)(i), the request for Base Rate  Committed Loans submitted by Swing Line Lender as set forth herein shall be deemed to  be a request by Swing Line Lender that each of the Lenders fund its risk participation in  the relevant Swing Line Loan and each Lender’s payment to Administrative Agent for the  account of Swing Line Lender pursuant to Section 2.04(c)(i) shall be deemed payment in  respect of such participation.  

 

    44  (iii) If any Lender fails to make available to Administrative Agent for the  account of Swing Line Lender any amount required to be paid by such Lender pursuant to  the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.04(e) by the time specified in Section 2.04(c)(i),  Swing Line Lender shall be entitled to recover from such Lender (acting through  Administrative Agent), on demand, such amount with interest thereon for the period from  the date such payment is required to the date on which such payment is immediately  available to Swing Line Lender at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal  Funds Rate and a rate determined by Swing Line Lender in accordance with banking  industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any administrative, processing or similar  fees customarily charged by Swing Line Lender in connection with the foregoing.  If such  Lender pays such amount (with interest and fees as aforesaid), the amount so paid shall  constitute such Lender’s Committed Loan included in the relevant Committed Borrowing  or funded participation in the relevant Swing Line Loan, as the case may be.  A certificate  of Swing Line Lender submitted to any Lender (through Administrative Agent) with  respect to any amounts owing under this clause (iii) shall be conclusive absent manifest  error.  (iv) Each Lender’s obligation to make Committed Loans or to purchase and  fund risk participations in Swing Line Loans pursuant to this Section 2.04(c) shall be  absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including  (A) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Lender may  have against Swing Line Lender, Borrower or any other Person for any reason whatsoever,  (B) the occurrence or continuance of a Default, or (C) any other occurrence, event or  condition, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; provided, however, that each  Lender’s obligation to make Committed Loans pursuant to this Section 2.04(c) is subject  to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02.  No such funding of risk participations shall  relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of Borrower to repay Swing Line Loans, together  with interest as provided herein.  (d) Repayment of Participations.  (i) At any time after any Lender has purchased and funded a risk participation  in a Swing Line Loan, if Swing Line Lender receives any payment on account of such  Swing Line Loan, Swing Line Lender will distribute to such Lender its Applicable  Percentage thereof in the same funds as those received by Swing Line Lender.  (ii) If any payment received by Swing Line Lender in respect of principal or  interest on any Swing Line Loan is required to be returned by Swing Line Lender under  any of the circumstances described in Section 10.05 (including pursuant to any settlement  entered into by Swing Line Lender in its discretion), each Lender shall pay to Swing Line  Lender its Applicable Percentage thereof on demand of Administrative Agent, plus interest  thereon from the date of such demand to the date such amount is returned, at a rate per  annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate.  Administrative Agent will make such demand  upon the request of Swing Line Lender.  The obligations of the Lenders under this clause  shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.  (e) Interest for Account of Swing Line Lender.  Swing Line Lender shall be  responsible for invoicing Borrower for interest on the Swing Line Loans.  Until each Lender funds  its Base Rate Committed Loan or risk participation pursuant to this Section 2.04 to refinance such  Lender’s Applicable Percentage of any Swing Line Loan, interest in respect of such Applicable  Percentage shall be solely for the account of Swing Line Lender.  

 

    45  (f) Payments Directly to Swing Line Lender.  Borrower shall make all payments of  principal and interest in respect of the Swing Line Loans directly to Swing Line Lender.  2.05 Prepayments.  (a) Optional.  (i) Borrower may, upon notice to Administrative Agent, at any time or from  time to time voluntarily prepay Committed Loans in whole or in part without premium or  penalty; provided that (A) such notice must be in a form acceptable to Administrative  Agent and be received by Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. (1) three (3)  Business Days prior to any date of prepayment of Eurodollar Rate Loans and (2) on the  date of prepayment of Base Rate Committed Loans; (B) any prepayment of Eurodollar  Rate Loans shall be in a principal amount of $500,000 or a whole multiple of $100,000 in  excess thereof; and (C) any prepayment of Base Rate Committed Loans shall be in a  principal amount of $200,000 or a whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof or, in each  case, if less, the entire principal amount thereof then outstanding.  Each such notice shall  specify the date and amount of such prepayment and the Type(s) of Committed Loans to  be prepaid and, if Eurodollar Rate Loans are to be prepaid, the Interest Period(s) of such  Loans.  Administrative Agent will promptly notify each Lender of its receipt of each such  notice, and of the amount of such Lender’s Applicable Percentage of such prepayment.  If  such notice is given by Borrower, Borrower shall make such prepayment and the payment  amount specified in such notice shall be due and payable on the date specified therein.  Any  prepayment of a Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be accompanied by all accrued interest on the  amount prepaid, together with any additional amounts required pursuant to Section 3.05.   Subject to Section 2.16, each such prepayment shall be applied to the Committed Loans of  Lenders in accordance with their respective Applicable Percentages.  (ii) Borrower may, upon notice to Swing Line Lender (with a copy to  Administrative Agent), at any time or from time to time, voluntarily prepay Swing Line  Loans in whole or in part without premium or penalty; provided that such notice must be  received by Swing Line Lender and Administrative Agent not later than 1:00 p.m. on the  date of the prepayment.  Each such notice shall specify the date and amount of such  prepayment.  If such notice is given by Borrower, Borrower shall make such prepayment  and the payment amount specified in such notice shall be due and payable on the date  specified therein.  (b) Mandatory.  If for any reason the Total Outstandings at any time exceed the  Aggregate Commitments at such time, Borrower shall immediately prepay the Loans and  L/C Borrowings and/or Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations (other than the L/C Borrowings) in  an aggregate amount equal to such excess; provided, however, that Borrower shall not be required  to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations pursuant to this Section 2.05(b) unless after the  prepayment in full of the Committed Loans and Swing Line Loans the Total Outstandings exceed  the Aggregate Commitments then in effect.  2.06 Termination or Reduction of Commitments.  Borrower may, upon notice to  Administrative Agent, without premium or penalty, terminate the Aggregate Commitments, the  L/C Sublimit or the Swing Line Sublimit, or from time to time permanently reduce the Aggregate  Commitments, the L/C Sublimit or the Swing Line Sublimit; provided that (i) any such notice shall be  received by Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. five Business Days prior to the date of  termination or reduction, (ii) any such partial reduction shall be in an aggregate amount of $5,000,000 or  

 

    46  any whole multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof and (iii) Borrower shall not terminate or reduce (A) the  Aggregate Commitments if, after giving effect thereto and to any concurrent prepayments hereunder, the  Total Outstandings would exceed the Aggregate Commitments, (B) the L/C Sublimit if, after giving effect  thereto, the Outstanding Amount of L/C Obligations not fully Cash Collateralized hereunder would exceed  the L/C Sublimit, or (C) the Swing Line Sublimit if, after giving effect thereto and to any concurrent  prepayments hereunder, the Outstanding Amount of Swing Line Loans would exceed the Swing Line  Sublimit.  Any such notice delivered pursuant to this Section 2.06 may state that it is conditioned upon the  effectiveness of other transactions, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice  to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied.  2.07 Repayment of Loans.  (a) Committed Loans.  Borrower shall repay to the Lenders on the Maturity Date the  aggregate principal amount of all Committed Loans outstanding on such date.  (b) Swing Line Loans.  Borrower shall repay each Swing Line Loan on the earlier to  occur of (i) the date ten Business Days after such Loan is made and (ii) the Maturity Date.  2.08 Interest.  (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) below, (i) each Eurodollar Rate Loan  shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each Interest Period at a rate per  annum equal to the Eurodollar Rate for such Interest Period plus the Applicable Rate; (ii) each Base  Rate Committed Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the  applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate; and  (iii) each Swing Line Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the  applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate.  (b) (i) If any amount of principal of any Loan is not paid when due (without  regard to any applicable grace periods), whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise,  such amount thereof shall thereafter bear interest at an interest rate per annum at all times equal to  the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.  (ii) If any amount (other than principal of any Loan) payable by Borrower  under any Loan Document is not paid when due (after giving effect to any applicable grace  periods), whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, then upon the request of  the Required Lenders, such amount shall thereafter bear interest at an interest rate per  annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable  Laws.  (iii) While any payment or bankruptcy/insolvency Event of Default exists  (other than as set forth in clauses (b)(i) and (b)(ii) above), Borrower shall pay interest on  the principal amount of all outstanding Obligations hereunder at a fluctuating interest rate  per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable  Laws.  (iv) Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts (including interest on  past due interest) shall be due and payable upon demand.  (c) Interest on each Loan shall be due and payable in arrears on each Interest Payment  Date applicable thereto and at such other times as may be specified herein.  Interest hereunder shall  

 

    47  be due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof before and after judgment, and before and  after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law.  2.09 Fees.  In addition to certain fees described in subsections (h) and (i) of Section 2.03:  (a) Commitment Fee.  Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent for the account  of each Lender in accordance with its Applicable Percentage, a commitment fee equal to the  Applicable Rate times the actual daily amount by which the Aggregate Commitments exceed the  sum of (i) the Outstanding Amount of Committed Loans and (ii) the Outstanding Amount of  L/C Obligations, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 2.16.  For the avoidance of doubt,  the Outstanding Amount of Swing Line Loans shall not be counted towards or considered usage of  the Aggregate Commitments for purposes of determining the commitment fee.  The commitment  fee shall accrue at all times during the Availability Period, including at any time during which one  or more of the conditions in Article IV is not met, and shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears  on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December, commencing with the  first such date to occur after the Closing Date, and on the last day of the Availability Period.  The  commitment fee shall be calculated quarterly in arrears, and if there is any change in the Applicable  Rate during any quarter, the actual daily amount shall be computed and multiplied by the  Applicable Rate separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Rate was in  effect.  (b) Other Fees.  (i) Borrower shall pay to the Arrangers and Administrative Agent for their  own respective accounts fees in the amounts and at the times specified in the applicable  Fee Letter.  Such fees shall be fully earned when paid and shall not be refundable for any  reason whatsoever.  (ii) Borrower shall pay to Lenders such fees as shall have been separately  agreed upon in writing in the amounts and at the times so specified.  Such fees shall be  fully earned when paid and shall not be refundable for any reason whatsoever.  2.10 Computation of Interest and Fees; Retroactive Adjustments of Applicable Rate.  (a) All computations of interest for Base Rate Loans (including Base Rate Loans  determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate) shall be made on the basis of a year of three  hundred sixty-five (365) or three hundred sixty-six (366) days, as the case may be, and actual days  elapsed.  All other computations of fees and interest shall be made on the basis of a three hundred  sixty (360)-day year and actual days elapsed (which results in more fees or interest, as applicable,  being paid than if computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty-five (365)-day year).  Interest  shall accrue on each Loan for the day on which the Loan is made, and shall not accrue on a Loan,  or any portion thereof, for the day on which the Loan or such portion is paid, provided that any  Loan that is repaid on the same day on which it is made shall, subject to Section 2.12(a), bear  interest for one day.  Each determination by Administrative Agent of an interest rate or fee  hereunder shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.  (b) If, as a result of any restatement of or other adjustment to the financial statements  of Borrower or for any other reason, Borrower or Lenders determine that (i) the Leverage Ratio as  calculated by Borrower as of any applicable date was inaccurate and (ii) a proper calculation of the  Leverage Ratio would have resulted in higher pricing for such period, Borrower shall immediately  and retroactively be obligated to pay to Administrative Agent for the account of the applicable  

 

    48  Lenders or the applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, promptly on demand by Administrative  Agent (or, after the occurrence of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to  Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, automatically and without further action  by Administrative Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer), an amount equal to the excess of the  amount of interest and fees that should have been paid for such period over the amount of interest  and fees actually paid for such period.  This paragraph shall not limit the rights of Administrative  Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer, as the case may be, under Section 2.03(c)(iv), 2.03(h)  or 2.08(c) or under Article VIII.  Borrower’s obligations under this paragraph shall survive the  termination of the Aggregate Commitments and the repayment of all other Obligations hereunder.  2.11 Evidence of Debt.  (a) The Credit Extensions made by each Lender shall be evidenced by one or more  accounts or records maintained by such Lender and by Administrative Agent in the ordinary course  of business.  The accounts or records maintained by Administrative Agent and each Lender shall  be conclusive absent manifest error of the amount of the Credit Extensions made by Lenders to  Borrower and the interest and payments thereon.  Any failure to so record or any error in doing so  shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligation of Borrower hereunder to pay any  amount owing with respect to the Obligations.  In the event of any conflict between the accounts  and records maintained by any Lender and the accounts and records of Administrative Agent in  respect of such matters, the accounts and records of Administrative Agent shall control in the  absence of manifest error.  Upon the request of any Lender made through Administrative Agent,  Borrower shall execute and deliver to such Lender (through Administrative Agent) a Note, which  shall evidence such Lender’s Loans in addition to such accounts or records.  Each Lender may  attach schedules to its Note and endorse thereon the date, Type (if applicable), amount and maturity  of its Loans and payments with respect thereto.  (b) In addition to the accounts and records referred to in subsection (a) above, each  Lender and Administrative Agent shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice accounts or  records evidencing the purchases and sales by such Lender of participations in Letters of Credit  and Swing Line Loans.  In the event of any conflict between the accounts and records maintained  by Administrative Agent and the accounts and records of any Lender in respect of such matters,  the accounts and records of Administrative Agent shall control in the absence of manifest error.  2.12 Payments Generally; Administrative Agent’s Clawback.  (a) General.  All payments to be made by Borrower shall be made free and clear of  and without condition or deduction for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff.  Except as  otherwise expressly provided herein, all payments by Borrower hereunder shall be made to  Administrative Agent, for the account of the respective Lenders to which such payment is owed, at  Administrative Agent’s Office in Dollars and in immediately available funds not later than  12:00 noon on the date specified herein.  Administrative Agent will promptly distribute to each  Lender its Applicable Percentage (or other applicable share as provided herein) of such payment in  like funds as received by wire transfer to such Lender’s Lending Office.  All payments received by  Administrative Agent after 12:00 noon shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Business  Day and any applicable interest or fee shall continue to accrue.  If any payment to be made by  Borrower shall come due on a day other than a Business Day, payment shall be made on the next  following Business Day, and such extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest or fees,  as the case may be.  

 

    49  (b) Clawback.  (i) Funding by Lenders; Presumption by Administrative Agent.  Unless  Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date  of any Committed Borrowing of Eurodollar Rate Loans (or, in the case of any Committed  Borrowing of Base Rate Loans, prior to 12:00 noon on the date of such Committed  Borrowing) that such Lender will not make available to Administrative Agent such  Lender’s share of such Committed Borrowing, Administrative Agent may assume that such  Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with Section 2.02 (or, in  the case of a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans, that such Lender has made such  share available in accordance with and at the time required by Section 2.02) and may, in  reliance upon such assumption, make available to Borrower a corresponding amount.  In  such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Committed  Borrowing available to Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender and Borrower  severally agree to pay to Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding  amount in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and  including the date such amount is made available to Borrower to but excluding the date of  payment to Administrative Agent, at (A) in the case of a payment to be made by such  Lender, the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by Administrative  Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any  administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by Administrative Agent in  connection with the foregoing, and (B) in the case of a payment to be made by Borrower,  the interest rate applicable to Base Rate Loans.  If Borrower and such Lender shall pay  such interest to Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period,  Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to Borrower the amount of such interest paid  by Borrower for such period.  If such Lender pays its share of the applicable Committed  Borrowing to Administrative Agent, then the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s  Committed Loan included in such Committed Borrowing.  Any payment by Borrower shall  be without prejudice to any claim Borrower may have against a Lender that shall have  failed to make such payment to Administrative Agent.  (ii) Payments by Borrower; Presumptions by Administrative Agent.   Unless Administrative Agent shall have received notice from Borrower prior to the date on  which any payment is due to Administrative Agent for the account of Lenders or  L/C Issuers hereunder that Borrower will not make such payment, Administrative Agent  may assume that Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith  and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders or L/C Issuers, as the  case may be, the amount due.  In such event, if Borrower has not in fact made such  payment, then each of the Lenders or L/C Issuers, as the case may be, severally agrees to  repay to Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such  Lender or such L/C Issuer, in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each  day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date  of payment to Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate  determined by Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on  interbank compensation.  A notice of Administrative Agent to any Lender or Borrower with respect to any amount owing  under this subsection (b) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.  (c) Failure to Satisfy Conditions Precedent.  If any Lender makes available to  Administrative Agent funds for any Loan to be made by such Lender as provided in the foregoing  

 

    50  provisions of this Article II, and such funds are not made available to Borrower by Administrative  Agent because the conditions to the applicable Credit Extension set forth in Article IV are not  satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms hereof, Administrative Agent shall return such  funds (in like funds as received from such Lender) to such Lender, without interest.  (d) Obligations of Lenders Several.  The obligations of Lenders hereunder to make  Committed Loans, to fund participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans and to make  payments under Section 10.04(c) are several and not joint.  The failure of any Lender to make any  Committed Loan, to fund any such participation or to make any payment under Section 10.04(c)  on any date required hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender of its corresponding obligation  to do so on such date, and no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to so  make its Committed Loan, to purchase its participation or to make its payment under  Section 10.04(c).  (e) Funding Source.  Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate any Lender to obtain  the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by any  Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.  2.13 Sharing of Payments by Lenders.  If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff  or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of the  Committed Loans made by it, or the participations in L/C Obligations or in Swing Line Loans held by it  resulting in such Lender’s receiving payment of a portion of the aggregate amount of such Committed  Loans or participations and accrued interest thereon greater than its pro rata share thereof as provided  herein, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall (a) notify Administrative Agent of such fact,  and (b) purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Committed Loans and subparticipations in  L/C Obligations and Swing Line Loans of the other Lenders, or make such other adjustments as shall be  equitable, so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by Lenders ratably in accordance with the  aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Committed Loans and other  amount owing them, provided that:  (a) if any such participations or subparticipations are purchased and all or any portion  of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations or subparticipations shall be  rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest; and  (b) the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to (x) any payment  made by or on behalf of Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this  Agreement (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender),  (y) the application of Cash Collateral provided for in Section 2.15, or (z) any payment obtained by  a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Committed  Loans or subparticipations in L/C Obligations or Swing Line Loans to any assignee or participant,  other than an assignment to Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof (as to which the provisions of this  Section shall apply).  Each Loan Party consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under  applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may  exercise against such Loan Party rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully  as if such Lender were a direct creditor of such Loan Party in the amount of such participation.  

 

    51  2.14 Increase in Commitments.  (a) Request for Increase.  Provided there exists no Default, upon at least three (3)  Business Days’ prior notice to Administrative Agent (which shall promptly notify the Lenders),  Borrower may from time to time, request an increase in the Aggregate Commitments by an amount  (for all such requests) not exceeding $200,000,000, provided that (i) any such request for an  increase shall be in a minimum amount of $25,000,000 and (ii) Borrower may make a maximum  of three (3) such requests.  At the time of sending such notice, Borrower (in consultation with  Administrative Agent) shall specify the time period within which each Lender is requested to  respond (which shall in no event be less than ten (10) Business Days from the date of delivery of  such notice to such Lenders).  (b) Lender Elections to Increase.  Each Lender shall notify Administrative Agent  within such time period whether or not it agrees to increase its Commitment and, if so, whether by  an amount equal to, greater than, or less than its Applicable Percentage of such requested increase.   Any Lender not responding within such time period shall be deemed to have declined to increase  its Commitment.  (c) Notification by Administrative Agent; Additional Lenders.  Administrative  Agent shall notify Borrower and each Lender of the applicable Lenders’ responses to each request  made hereunder.  To achieve the full amount of a requested increase and subject to the approval of  Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and Swing Line Lender, Borrower may also invite additional  Eligible Assignees to become Lenders pursuant to a joinder agreement in form and substance  reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent and its counsel.  (d) Effective Date and Allocations.  If the Commitment of any Lender is increased  in accordance with this Section, Administrative Agent and Borrower shall determine the effective  date (the “Increase Effective Date”) and the final allocation of such increase.  Administrative  Agent shall promptly notify Borrower and Lenders of the final allocation of such increase and the  Increase Effective Date.    (e) Conditions to Effectiveness of Increase.  As a condition precedent to such  increase, Borrower shall deliver to Administrative Agent a certificate of each Loan Party dated as  of the Increase Effective Date (in sufficient copies for each Lender) signed by a Responsible Officer  of such Loan Party (i) certifying and attaching the resolutions adopted by such Loan Party  approving or consenting to such increase, and (ii) in the case of Borrower, certifying that, before  and after giving effect to such increase, (A) the representations and warranties contained in Article  V and the other Loan Documents are true and correct on and as of the Increase Effective Date,  except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in  which case they are true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this  Section 2.14, the representations and warranties contained in subsections (a) and (b) of  Section 5.05 shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to  subsections (a) and (b), respectively, of Section 6.01, and (B) no Default exists.  Borrower shall  prepay any Loans outstanding on the Increase Effective Date (and pay any additional amounts  required pursuant to Section 3.05) to the extent necessary to keep the outstanding Loans ratable  with any revised Applicable Percentages arising from any nonratable increase in the Commitments  of Lenders under this Section 2.14, and each Loan Party shall execute and deliver such documents,  instruments or opinions of counsel as Administrative Agent may reasonably require to evidence  such increase in the Commitment of any Lender and to ratify each such Loan Party’s continuing  obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents.  

 

    52  (f) Conflicting Provisions.  This Section shall supersede any provisions in  Section 2.13 or 10.01 to the contrary.  2.15 Cash Collateral.  (a) Certain Credit Support Events.  If (i) any L/C Issuer has honored any full or  partial drawing request under any Letter of Credit and such drawing has resulted in an  L/C Borrowing, (ii) as of the L/C Expiration Date, any L/C Obligation for any reason remains  outstanding, (iii) Borrower shall be required to provide Cash Collateral pursuant to Section 8.02,  or (iv) there shall exist a Defaulting Lender, Borrower shall immediately (in the case of clause (iii)  above) or within one Business Day (in all other cases) following any request by Administrative  Agent or such L/C Issuer, provide Cash Collateral in an amount not less than the applicable  Minimum Collateral Amount (determined in the case of Cash Collateral provided pursuant to  clause (iv) above, after giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv) and any Cash Collateral provided by  the Defaulting Lender).  Additionally, if Administrative Agent notifies Borrower at any time that  the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations at such time exceeds one hundred five  percent (105%) of the L/C Sublimit then in effect, then, within two (2) Business Days after receipt  of such notice, Borrower shall provide Cash Collateral for the Outstanding Amount of the  L/C Obligations in an amount not less than the amount by which the Outstanding Amount of all  L/C Obligations exceeds the L/C Sublimit.  (b) Grant of Security Interest.  Borrower, and to the extent provided by any  Defaulting Lender, such Defaulting Lender, hereby grants to (and subjects to the control of)  Administrative Agent, for the benefit of Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and Lenders, and agrees  to maintain, a first priority security interest in all such cash, deposit accounts and all balances  therein, and all other property so provided as collateral pursuant hereto, and in all proceeds of the  foregoing, all as security for the obligations to which such Cash Collateral may be applied pursuant  to Section 2.15(c).  If at any time Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject  to any right or claim of any Person other than Administrative Agent or an L/C Issuer as herein  provided, or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the Minimum Collateral  Amount, Borrower will, promptly upon demand by Administrative Agent, pay or provide to  Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such  deficiency.  All Cash Collateral (other than credit support not constituting funds subject to deposit)  shall be maintained in blocked, non-interest bearing deposit accounts at Citibank.  Borrower shall  pay on demand therefor from time to time all customary account opening, activity and other  administrative fees and charges in connection with the maintenance and disbursement of Cash  Collateral.  (c) Application.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this  Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under any of this Section 2.15 or Sections 2.03, 2.05, 2.16  or 8.02 in respect of Letters of Credit shall be held and applied to the satisfaction of the specific  L/C Obligations, obligations to fund participations therein (including, as to Cash Collateral  provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation) and other obligations for  which the Cash Collateral was so provided, prior to any other application of such property as may  otherwise be provided for herein.  (d) Release.  Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce  Fronting Exposure or to secure other obligations shall be released promptly (but no later than within  3 Business Days) following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure or other  obligations giving rise thereto (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the  applicable Lender (or, as appropriate, its assignee following compliance with Section 10.06(b)(vi)))  

 

    53  or (ii) the determination by Administrative Agent and the applicable L/C Issuer that there exists  excess Cash Collateral; provided, however, the Person providing Cash Collateral and the applicable  L/C Issuer may agree that Cash Collateral shall not be released but instead held to support future  anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations.  2.16 Defaulting Lenders.  (a) Adjustments.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this  Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as that Lender is no  longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable Law:  (i) Waivers and Amendments.  Such Defaulting Lender’s right to approve  or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be  restricted as set forth in the definition of “Required Lenders” and Section 10.01.  (ii) Defaulting Lender Waterfall.  Any payment of principal, interest, fees  or other amounts received by Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting  Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to Article VIII or  otherwise) or received by Administrative Agent from a Defaulting Lender pursuant to  Section 10.08 shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by  Administrative Agent as follows: first, to the payment of any amounts owing by such  Defaulting Lender to Administrative Agent hereunder; second, to the payment on a pro rata  basis of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to L/C Issuers or Swing Line  Lender hereunder; third, to Cash Collateralize L/C Issuers’ Fronting Exposure with respect  to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with Section 2.15; fourth, as Borrower may  request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in  respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required  by this Agreement, as determined by Administrative Agent; fifth, if so determined by  Administrative Agent and Borrower, to be held in a deposit account and released pro rata  in order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting Lender’s potential future funding obligations with  respect to Loans under this Agreement and (y) Cash Collateralize L/C Issuers’ future  Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of  Credit issued under this Agreement, in accordance with Section 2.15; sixth, to the payment  of any amounts owing to Lenders, L/C Issuers or Swing Line Lender as a result of any  judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender, any L/C Issuer or  Swing Line Lender against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s  breach of its obligations under this Agreement; seventh, so long as no Default or Event of  Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to Borrower as a result of any  judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by Borrower against such  Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under  this Agreement; and eighth, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court  of competent jurisdiction; provided that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal  amount of any Loans or L/C Borrowings in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has  not fully funded its appropriate share, and (y) such Loans were made or the related Letters  of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 were satisfied  or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and L/C Obligations  owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the  payment of any Loans of, or L/C Obligations owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such  time as all Loans and funded and unfunded participations in L/C Obligations and Swing  Line Loans are held by Lenders pro rata in accordance with the Commitments hereunder  without giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv).  Any payments, prepayments or other amounts  

 

    54  paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by  a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 2.16(a)(ii) shall be  deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably  consents hereto.  (iii) Certain Fees.  (A) No Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive any fee payable  under Section 2.09(a) for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting  Lender (and Borrower shall not be required to pay any such fee that otherwise  would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender).  (B) Each Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive L/C Fees for  any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender only to the extent  allocable to its Applicable Percentage of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for  which it has provided Cash Collateral pursuant to Section 2.15.  (C) With respect to any fee payable under Section 2.09(a) or any  L/C Fee not required to be paid to any Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (A)  or (B) above, Borrower shall (x) pay to each Non-Defaulting Lender that portion  of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender with respect to such  Defaulting Lender’s participation in L/C Obligations or Swing Line Loans that has  been reallocated to such Non-Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (iv) below,  (y) pay to the applicable L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender, as applicable, the  amount of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender to the extent  allocable to such L/C Issuer’s or Swing Line Lender’s Fronting Exposure to such  Defaulting Lender, and (z) not be required to pay the remaining amount of any  such fee.  (iv) Reallocation of Applicable Percentages to Reduce Fronting Exposure.   All or any part of such Defaulting Lender’s participation in L/C Obligations and Swing  Line Loans shall be reallocated among the Non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with  their respective Applicable Percentages (calculated without regard to such Defaulting  Lender’s Commitment) but only to the extent that (x) the conditions set forth in  Section 4.02 are satisfied at the time of such reallocation (and, unless Borrower shall have  otherwise notified Administrative Agent at such time, Borrower shall be deemed to have  represented and warranted that such conditions are satisfied at such time), and (y) such  reallocation does not cause the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposure of any  Non-Defaulting Lender to exceed such Non-Defaulting Lender’s Commitment.  Subject to  Section 10.22, no reallocation hereunder shall constitute a waiver or release of any claim  of any party hereunder against a Defaulting Lender arising from that Lender having become  a Defaulting Lender, including any claim of a Non-Defaulting Lender as a result of such  Non-Defaulting Lender’s increased exposure following such reallocation.  (v) Cash Collateral, Repayment of Swing Line Loans.  If the reallocation  described in clause (a)(iv) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, Borrower shall,  without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it hereunder or under applicable Law,  (x) first, prepay Swing Line Loans in an amount equal to Swing Line Lenders’ Fronting  Exposure and (y) second, Cash Collateralize L/C Issuers’ Fronting Exposure in accordance  with the procedures set forth in Section 2.15.  

 

    55  (b) Defaulting Lender Cure.  If Borrower, Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender  and L/C Issuers agree in writing that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, Administrative  Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice  and subject to any conditions set forth therein (which may include arrangements with respect to  any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par that portion of  outstanding Loans of the other Lenders or take such other actions as Administrative Agent may  determine to be necessary to cause the Committed Loans and funded and unfunded participations  in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans to be held on a pro rata basis by Lenders in accordance  with their Applicable Percentages (without giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv)), whereupon such  Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender; provided that no adjustments will be made  retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of Borrower while that  Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided, further, that except to the extent otherwise  expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender  will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s  having been a Defaulting Lender.  ARTICLE III   TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY  3.01 Taxes.  (a) Payments Free of Taxes; Obligation to Withhold; Payments on Account of  Taxes.  (i) Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party  under any Loan Document shall be made without deduction or withholding for any Taxes,  except as required by applicable Laws.  If any applicable Laws (as determined in the good  faith discretion of Administrative Agent) require the deduction or withholding of any Tax  from any such payment by Administrative Agent or a Loan Party, then Administrative  Agent or such Loan Party shall be entitled to make such deduction or withholding, upon  the basis of the information and documentation to be delivered pursuant to subsection (e)  below.  (ii) If any Loan Party or Administrative Agent shall be required by the Code  to withhold or deduct any Taxes, including both United States Federal backup withholding  and withholding taxes, from any payment, then (A) Administrative Agent shall withhold  or make such deductions as are determined by Administrative Agent to be required based  upon the information and documentation it has received pursuant to subsection (e) below,  (B) Administrative Agent shall timely pay the full amount withheld or deducted to the  relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with the Code, and (C) to the extent that  the withholding or deduction is made on account of Indemnified Taxes, the sum payable  by the applicable Loan Party shall be increased as necessary so that after any required  withholding or the making of all required deductions (including deductions applicable to  additional sums payable under this Section 3.01) the applicable Recipient receives an  amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such withholding or deduction been  made.  (iii) If any Loan Party or Administrative Agent shall be required by any  applicable Laws other than the Code to withhold or deduct any Taxes from any payment,  then (A) such Loan Party or Administrative Agent, as required by such Laws, shall  withhold or make such deductions as are determined by it to be required based upon the  

 

    56  information and documentation it has received pursuant to subsection (e) below, (B) such  Loan Party or Administrative Agent, to the extent required by such Laws, shall timely pay  the full amount withheld or deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance  with such Laws, and (C) to the extent that the withholding or deduction is made on account  of Indemnified Taxes, the sum payable by the applicable Loan Party shall be increased as  necessary so that after any required withholding or the making of all required deductions  (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 3.01) the  applicable Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no  such withholding or deduction been made.  (b) Payment of Other Taxes by Borrower.  Without limiting the provisions of  subsection (a) above, the Loan Parties shall timely pay to the relevant Governmental Authority in  accordance with applicable law, or at the option of Administrative Agent timely reimburse it for  the payment of, any Other Taxes.  (c) Tax Indemnifications.  (i) Each of the Loan Parties shall, and does hereby, jointly and severally  indemnify each Recipient, and shall make payment in respect thereof within fifteen (15)  days after written demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including  Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this  Section 3.01) payable or paid by such Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted  from a payment to such Recipient, and any penalties, interest and reasonable expenses  arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were  correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority.  A  certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability (such certificate to set out in  reasonable detail the facts giving rise to, and a summary calculation of, such amount)  delivered to Borrower by a Lender or an L/C Issuer (with a copy to Administrative Agent),  or by Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender or an L/C Issuer,  shall be conclusive absent manifest error.  Each of the Loan Parties shall, and does hereby,  jointly and severally indemnify Administrative Agent, and shall make payment in respect  thereof within fifteen (15) days after demand therefor, for any amount which a Lender or  an L/C Issuer for any reason fails to pay indefeasibly to Administrative Agent as required  pursuant to Section 3.01(c)(ii) below.  (ii) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer shall, and does hereby, severally  indemnify, and shall make payment in respect thereof within fifteen (15) days after demand  therefor, (x) Administrative Agent against any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such  Lender or such L/C Issuer (but only to the extent that any Loan Party has not already  indemnified Administrative Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the  obligation of the Loan Parties to do so), (y) Administrative Agent and the Loan Parties, as  applicable, against any Taxes attributable to such Lender’s failure to comply with the  provisions of Section 10.06(d) relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register and  (z) Administrative Agent and the Loan Parties, as applicable, against any Excluded Taxes  attributable to such Lender or such L/C Issuer, in each case, that are payable or paid by  Administrative Agent or a Loan Party in connection with any Loan Document, and any  reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes  were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority.  A  certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by  Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error.  Each Lender and each  L/C Issuer hereby authorizes Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts  

 

    57  at any time owing to such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may be, under this  Agreement or any other Loan Document against any amount due to Administrative Agent  under this clause (ii).  (d) Evidence of Payments.  Upon request by Borrower or Administrative Agent, as  the case may be, after any payment of Taxes by Borrower or by Administrative Agent to a  Governmental Authority as provided in this Section 3.01, Borrower shall deliver to Administrative  Agent or Administrative Agent shall deliver to Borrower, as the case may be, the original or a  certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy  of any return required by Laws to report such payment or other evidence of such payment  reasonably satisfactory to Borrower or Administrative Agent, as the case may be.  (e) Status of Lenders; Tax Documentation.  (i) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of  withholding Tax with respect to payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver  to Borrower and Administrative Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by  Borrower or Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation  reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative Agent as will permit such payments  to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding.  In addition, any  Lender, if reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative Agent, shall deliver such  other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by Borrower or  Administrative Agent as will enable Borrower or Administrative Agent to determine  whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting  requirements or whether or not payments made hereunder or under any other Loan  Documents are subject to Taxes.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding  two sentences, the completion, execution and submission of such documentation (other  than such documentation set forth in Section 3.01(e)(ii)(A), 3.01(e)(ii)(B)  and 3.01(e)(ii)(D) below) shall not be required if in the Lender’s reasonable judgment such  completion, execution or submission would subject such Lender to any material  unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial  position of such Lender.  (ii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,  (A) any Lender that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to Borrower and  Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a  Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable  request of Borrower or Administrative Agent), executed copies of IRS Form W-9  certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding tax;  (B) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do  so, deliver to Borrower and Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as  shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign  Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter  upon the reasonable request of Borrower or Administrative Agent), whichever of  the following is applicable:  (1) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of  an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party (x) with respect  to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS  

 

    58  Form W-8BENE (or W-8BEN, as applicable) establishing an exemption  from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the  “interest” article of such tax treaty and (y) with respect to any other  applicable payments under any Loan Document, IRS Form W-8BENE (or  W-8BEN, as applicable) establishing an exemption from, or reduction of,  U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “business profits” or “other  income” article of such tax treaty;  (2) executed copies of IRS Form W-8ECI;  (3) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of  the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a  certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit G-1 to the effect that such  Foreign Lender is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A)  of the Code, a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrower within the meaning  of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or a “controlled foreign corporation”  described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code (a “U.S. Tax Compliance  Certificate”) and (y) executed copies of IRS Form W-8BENE (or W- 8BEN, as applicable); or  (4) to the extent a Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner,  executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form  W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BENE (or W-8BEN, as applicable), a U.S. Tax  Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit G-2 or  Exhibit G-3, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from  each beneficial owner, as applicable; provided that if the Foreign Lender  is a partnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign  Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Foreign Lender  may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form  of Exhibit G-4 on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner;  (C) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do  so, deliver to Borrower and Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as  shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign  Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter  upon the reasonable request of Borrower or Administrative Agent), executed  copies of any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming  exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed,  together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by  applicable law to permit Borrower or Administrative Agent to determine the  withholding or deduction required to be made; and  (D) if a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would  be subject to U.S. federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender  were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA  (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as  applicable), such Lender shall deliver to Borrower and Administrative Agent at the  time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by  Borrower or Administrative Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable  law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such  additional documentation reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative  

 

    59  Agent as may be necessary for Borrower and Administrative Agent to comply with  their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied  with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct  and withhold from such payment.  Solely for purposes of this clause (D), “FATCA”  shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.  (iii) Each Lender agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered  pursuant to this Section 3.01 expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it  shall update such form or certification or promptly notify Borrower and Administrative  Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.  Each Lender party hereto represents and  warrants to each Loan Party that, to such Lender’s knowledge, as of the Closing Date, the  location of such Lender’s Lending Office will not result in payment by any Loan Party of  any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes.  (f) Treatment of Certain Refunds.  Unless required by applicable Laws, at no time  shall Administrative Agent have any obligation to file for or otherwise pursue on behalf of a Lender  or an L/C Issuer, or have any obligation to pay to any Lender or any L/C Issuer, any refund of  Taxes withheld or deducted from funds paid for the account of such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as  the case may be.  If any Recipient determines that it has received a refund of any Taxes as to which  it has been indemnified by any Loan Party or with respect to which any Loan Party has paid  additional amounts pursuant to this Section 3.01, it shall pay to the applicable Loan Party an  amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made, or additional  amounts paid, by a Loan Party under this Section 3.01 with respect to the Taxes giving rise to such  refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) incurred by such Recipient, and  without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect  to such refund), provided that the applicable Loan Party, upon the written request of the Recipient,  agrees to repay the amount paid over to the applicable Loan Party (plus any penalties, interest or  other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) to the Recipient in the event the  Recipient is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority.  Notwithstanding  anything to the contrary in this subsection, in no event will the applicable Recipient be required to  pay any amount to the applicable Loan Party pursuant to this subsection the payment of which  would place the Recipient in a less favorable net after-Tax position than such Recipient would have  been in if the Tax subject to indemnification and giving rise to such refund had not been deducted,  withheld or otherwise imposed and the indemnification payments or additional amounts with  respect to such Tax had never been paid.  This subsection shall not be construed to require any  Recipient to make available its tax returns (or any other information relating to its taxes that it  deems confidential) to any Loan Party or any other Person.  (g) Survival.  Each party’s obligations under this Section 3.01 shall survive the  resignation or replacement of Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the  replacement of, a Lender or an L/C Issuer, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment,  satisfaction or discharge of all other Obligations.  (h) FATCA.  For purposes of determining withholding Taxes imposed under FATCA  from and after the Closing Date, Loan Parties and Administrative Agent shall treat (and the Lenders  hereby authorize Administrative Agent to treat) the Obligations under this Credit Agreement as not  qualifying as a “grandfathered obligation” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation  Section 1.1471-2(b)(2)(i).  3.02 Illegality.  If any Lender determines that any Law has made it unlawful, or that any  Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its Lending Office to make,  

 

    60  maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate, or to determine  or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, or any Governmental Authority has imposed  material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in  the London interbank market, then, on notice thereof by such Lender to Borrower through Administrative  Agent, (i) any obligation of such Lender to make or continue Eurodollar Rate Loans or to convert Base  Rate Loans to Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be suspended, and (ii) if such notice asserts the illegality of such  Lender making or maintaining Base Rate Loans the interest rate on which is determined by reference to the  Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, the interest rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender  shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by Administrative Agent without reference to the  Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, in each case until such Lender notifies Administrative Agent  and Borrower that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist.  Upon receipt of  such notice, (x) Borrower shall, upon demand from such Lender (with a copy to Administrative Agent),  prepay or, if applicable, convert all Eurodollar Rate Loans of such Lender to Base Rate Loans (the interest  rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by  Administrative Agent without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate), either on the  last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar  Rate Loans to such day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such  Eurodollar Rate Loans and (y) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender determining or charging  interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, Administrative Agent shall during the period of such  suspension compute the Base Rate applicable to such Lender without reference to the Eurodollar Rate  component thereof until Administrative Agent is advised in writing by such Lender that it is no longer  illegal for such Lender to determine or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate.  Upon any  such prepayment or conversion, Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so prepaid or  converted.  3.03 Inability to Determine Rates.  If and to the extent that the actions described in Section  1.09 are not available, if in connection with any request for a Eurodollar Rate Loan or a conversion to or  continuation thereof (a) Administrative Agent determines that (i) Dollar deposits are not being offered to  banks in the London interbank eurodollar market for the applicable amount and Interest Period of such  Eurodollar Rate Loan, or (ii) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining the Eurodollar  Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Loan or in connection  with an existing or proposed Base Rate Loan (in each case with respect to clause (a)(i) above, “Impacted  Loans”), or (b) Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders determine that for any reason the Eurodollar  Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Loan does not adequately  and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Loan, and, in the case of both clauses (a) and  (b),Administrative Agent will promptly so notify Borrower and each Lender.  Thereafter, (x) the obligation  of Lenders to make or maintain Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be suspended (to the extent of the affected  Eurodollar Rate Loans or Interest Periods), and (y) in the event of a determination described in the  preceding sentence with respect to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, the utilization of the  Eurodollar Rate component in determining the Base Rate shall be suspended, in each case until  Administrative Agent (upon the instruction of the Required Lenders) revokes such notice.  Upon receipt of  such notice, Borrower may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation  of Eurodollar Rate Loans (to the extent of the affected Eurodollar Rate Loans or Interest Periods) or, failing  that, will be deemed to have converted such request into a request for a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate  Loans in the amount specified therein.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Administrative Agent has made the determination described in  clause (a)(i) of this Section, Administrative Agent, in consultation with Borrower and the affected Lenders,  may establish an alternative interest rate for the Impacted Loans, in which case, such alternative rate of  interest shall apply with respect to the Impacted Loans until (1) Administrative Agent revokes the notice  delivered with respect to the Impacted Loans under clause (a) of the first sentence of this Section,  

 

    61  (2) Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders notify Administrative Agent and Borrower that such  alternative interest rate does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding the  Impacted Loans, or (3) any Lender determines that any Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental  Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for such Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain  or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to such alternative rate of interest or to determine  or charge interest rates based upon such rate or any Governmental Authority has imposed material  restrictions on the authority of such Lender to do any of the foregoing and provides Administrative Agent  and Borrower written notice thereof.  3.04 Increased Costs; Reserves on Eurodollar Rate Loans.  (a) Increased Costs Generally.  If any Change in Law shall:  (i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit,  compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with  or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender (except any  reserve requirement contemplated by Section 3.04(e) or any L/C Issuer;  (ii) subject any Recipient to any Taxes (other than (A) Indemnified Taxes,  (B) Taxes described in clauses (b) through (d) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and  (C) Connection Income Taxes) on its loans, loan principal, letters of credit, commitments,  or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto;  or  (iii) impose on any Lender or any L/C Issuer or the London interbank market  any other condition, cost or expense affecting this Agreement or Eurodollar Rate Loans  made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation therein;  and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making, converting to,  continuing or maintaining any Loan the interest on which is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate  (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or such  L/C Issuer of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation  to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable  by such Lender or such L/C Issuer hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon  written notice from such Lender or such L/C Issuer (such notice to set out in reasonable detail the facts  giving rise to and a summary calculation of such increased cost or reduced receipts), Borrower, within  fifteen (15) days of receipt of such notice, will pay to such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may be,  such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may be,  for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.  (b) Capital or Liquidity Requirements.  If any Lender or any L/C Issuer in good  faith determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or such L/C Issuer or any Lending  Office of such Lender or such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s holding company, if any, regarding  capital or liquidity requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such  Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s holding  company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement, the Commitments of such Lender or the  Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans held by, such Lender,  or the Letters of Credit issued by such L/C Issuer, to a level below that which such Lender or such  L/C Issuer or such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s holding company would have achieved but for  such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s policies and the  policies of such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy),  

 

    62  then upon written notice from such Lender or such L/C Issuer (such notice to set out the basis for  such reduction suffered and a summary calculation of such reduction suffered) to Borrower,  Borrower, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such notice, will pay to such Lender or such  L/C Issuer, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender  or such L/C Issuer or such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s holding company for any such reduction  suffered.  (c) Certificates for Reimbursement.  A certificate of a Lender or an L/C Issuer  setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or such L/C Issuer or its  holding company, as the case may be, as specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this Section, setting  out the basis for such request and a summary calculation thereof, and delivered to Borrower shall  be conclusive absent manifest error asserted by Borrower within five (5) Business Days.  Borrower  shall pay such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such  certificate within fifteen (15) days after receipt thereof.  (d) Delay in Requests.  Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or any L/C Issuer  to demand compensation pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.04 shall not  constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s right to demand such compensation,  provided that Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or an L/C Issuer pursuant to  the foregoing provisions of this Section for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered  more than nine (9) months prior to the date that such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may  be, notifies Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of  such Lender’s or such L/C Issuer’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the  Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the  nine (9)-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect  thereof).  (e) Reserves on Eurodollar Rate Loans.  Borrower shall pay to each Lender, as long  as such Lender shall be required in connection with Eurodollar Rate Loans hereunder to maintain  reserves with respect to liabilities or assets consisting of or including Eurocurrency funds or  deposits (currently known as “Eurocurrency liabilities”), additional interest on the unpaid  principal amount of each Eurodollar Rate Loan equal to the actual costs of such reserves allocated  to such Loan by such Lender (as determined by such Lender in good faith, which determination  shall be conclusive), which shall be due and payable on each date on which interest is payable on  such Loan, provided Borrower shall have received at least ten (10) days’ prior notice (with a copy  to Administrative Agent) of such additional interest from such Lender.  If a Lender fails to give  notice ten (10) days prior to the relevant Interest Payment Date, such additional interest shall be  due and payable ten (10) days from receipt of such notice.  3.05 Compensation for Losses.  Upon written demand of any Lender (with a copy to  Administrative Agent) from time to time, Borrower shall compensate such Lender within fifteen (15) days  of such demand for and hold such Lender harmless from any loss, cost or expense incurred by it as a result  of:  (a) any continuation, conversion, payment or prepayment of any Loan other than a  Base Rate Loan on a day other than the last day of the Interest Period for such Loan (whether  voluntary, mandatory, automatic, by reason of acceleration, or otherwise);  (b) any failure by Borrower (for a reason other than the failure of such Lender to make  a Loan) to prepay, borrow, continue or convert any Loan other than a Base Rate Loan on the date  or in the amount notified by Borrower;  

 

    63  (c) any failure by Borrower to make payment of any drawing under any Letter of  Credit (or interest due thereon) denominated in an Alternative Currency on its scheduled due date  or any payment thereof in a different currency; or  (d) any assignment of a Eurodollar Rate Loan on a day other than the last day of the  Interest Period therefor as a result of a request by Borrower pursuant to Section 10.13;  including any loss of anticipated profits and any loss or expense arising from the liquidation or  reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain such Loan or from fees payable to terminate the deposits  from which such funds were obtained.  Borrower shall also pay any customary administrative fees charged  by such Lender in connection with the foregoing.  For purposes of calculating amounts payable by Borrower to Lenders under this Section 3.05, each Lender  shall be deemed to have funded each Eurodollar Rate Loan made by it at the Eurodollar Rate for such Loan  by a matching deposit or other borrowing in the London interbank eurodollar market for a comparable  amount and for a comparable period, whether or not such Eurodollar Rate Loan was in fact so funded.  3.06 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders.  (a) Designation of a Different Lending Office.  If any Lender requests compensation  under Section 3.04, or requires Borrower to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to  any Lender, any L/C Issuer, or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender or any  L/C Issuer pursuant to Section 3.01, or if any Lender gives a notice pursuant to Section 3.02, then  at the request of Borrower such Lender or such L/C Issuer shall, as applicable, use reasonable  efforts to designate a different Lending Office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to  assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the  good faith judgment of such Lender or such L/C Issuer, such designation or assignment (i) would  eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 3.01 or 3.04, as the case may be, in the  future, or eliminate the need for the notice pursuant to Section 3.02, as applicable, and (ii) in each  case, would not subject such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to any unreimbursed  cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as  the case may be.  Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any  Lender or any L/C Issuer in connection with any such designation or assignment.  (b) Replacement of Lenders.  If any Lender requests compensation under  Section 3.04, or if any Loan Party is required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts  to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to  Section 3.01 and, in each case, such Lender has declined or is unable to designate a different  lending office in accordance with Section 3.06(a), Borrower may replace such Lender in  accordance with Section 10.13.  3.07 Survival.  All of Borrower’s obligations under this Article III shall survive termination of  the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all other Obligations hereunder, and resignation of  Administrative Agent.  ARTICLE IV   CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS  4.01 Conditions of Initial Credit Extension.  The obligation of each L/C Issuer and each  Lender to make its initial Credit Extension hereunder is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions  precedent:  

 

    64  (a) Administrative Agent’s receipt of the following, each of which shall be originals  or telecopies (followed promptly by originals) unless otherwise specified, each properly executed  by a Responsible Officer of the signing Loan Party, each dated the Closing Date (or, in the case of  certificates of governmental officials, a recent date before the Closing Date) and each in form and  substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent and each of Lenders:  (i) executed counterparts of this Agreement and the Guaranty, sufficient in  number for distribution to Administrative Agent, each Lender and Borrower;  (ii) a Note executed by Borrower in favor of each Lender requesting a Note;  (iii) such certificates of resolutions or other action, incumbency certificates  and/or other certificates of Responsible Officers of each Loan Party as Administrative  Agent may require evidencing the identity, authority and capacity of each Responsible  Officer thereof authorized to act as a Responsible Officer in connection with this  Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party;  (iv) such documents and certifications as Administrative Agent may  reasonably require to evidence that each Loan Party is duly organized or formed, and that  Borrower and each Guarantor is validly existing, in good standing and qualified to engage  in business in each jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of properties or the  conduct of its business requires such qualification, except to the extent that failure to do so  could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;  (v) a favorable opinion of Baker McKenzie LLP, counsel to the Loan Parties,  addressed to Administrative Agent and each Lender, in form and substance satisfactory to  Administrative Agent and as to the matters concerning the Loan Parties and the Loan  Documents as Administrative Agent may reasonably request;  (vi) a certificate of a Responsible Officer of each Loan Party either  (A) attaching copies of all governmental, shareholder and third party consents, licenses and  approvals required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by such  Loan Party and the validity against such Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is  a party, and such consents, licenses and approvals shall be in full force and effect, or  (B) stating that no such consents, licenses or approvals are so required;  (vii) a certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower certifying  (which certifications shall be true and correct):  (A) that the conditions specified in Sections 4.02(a) and (b) have been  satisfied;  (B) that there has been no event or circumstance since the date of the  Audited Financial Statements that has had or could be reasonably expected to have,  either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;   (C) that there is no pending or threatened litigation, investigation or  proceeding that could materially affect this Agreement or the other Loan  Documents in any adverse manner or that could otherwise reasonably be expected,  individually or in the aggregate, to have or result in a Material Adverse Effect; and  

 

    65  (D) that, after giving effect to the incurrence of Indebtedness under the  Loan Documents, Borrower and each Guarantor, together with Borrower's  Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are Solvent; and  (viii) such other assurances, certificates, documents, consents or opinions as  Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers, Swing Line Lender or the Required Lenders reasonably  may require.  (b) [Reserved].  (c) No later than three Business Days in advance of the Closing Date, the  Administrative Agent shall have received (i) all documentation and other information reasonably  requested with respect to Borrower or any Loan Party in writing by any Lender at least ten Business  Days in advance of the Closing Date, which documentation or other information is required by  regulatory authorities under applicable anti-money laundering laws, including the Act, Sanctions  laws and Anti-Corruption Laws and (ii) if any Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under  the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to such  Borrower, in each case of clauses (i) and (ii), to the extent reasonably requested by the  Administrative Agent (on behalf of itself or any Lender) in writing at least 10 Business Days in  advance of the Closing Date.  (d) Any fees required to be paid to Lenders, Administrative Agent and L/C Issuers on  or before the Closing Date shall have been paid.  (e) Unless waived by Administrative Agent, Borrower shall have paid all fees, charges  and disbursements of counsel to Administrative Agent (directly to such counsel if requested by  Administrative Agent) to the extent invoiced prior to or on the Closing Date, plus such additional  amounts of such fees, charges and disbursements as shall constitute its reasonable estimate of such  fees, charges and disbursements incurred or to be incurred by it through the closing proceedings  (provided that such estimate shall not thereafter preclude a final settling of accounts between  Borrower and Administrative Agent).  (f) All accrued and outstanding fees and interest payable in respect of the Existing  Credit Agreement shall have been paid, and the commitments of the lenders and the obligations of  the Borrower and its Subsidiaries thereunder shall have been terminated.  Without limiting the generality of the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 9.03, for purposes  of determining compliance with the conditions specified in this Section 4.01, each Lender that has signed  this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each  document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory  to a Lender unless Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the proposed  Closing Date specifying its objection thereto.  4.02 Conditions to all Credit Extensions.  The obligation of each Lender to honor any Request  for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a conversion of Loans to the  other Type, or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans) is subject to the following conditions precedent:  (a) The representations and warranties of Borrower and each other Loan Party  contained in Article V or any other Loan Document, or which are contained in any document  furnished at any time under or in connection herewith or therewith, shall be true and correct in all  material respects (except that those representations and warranties which are qualified by  

 

    66  materiality or Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the date  of such Credit Extension, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically  refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects (except  that those representations and warranties which are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse  Effect shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes  of this Section 4.02, the representations and warranties contained in subsections (a) and (b) of  Section 5.05 shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to  subsections (a) and (b), respectively, of Section 6.01.  (b) No Default shall exist, or would result from such proposed Credit Extension or  from the application of the proceeds thereof.  (c) Administrative Agent and, if applicable, the applicable L/C Issuer or Swing Line  Lender shall have received a Request for Credit Extension in accordance with the requirements  hereof.  (d) In the case of any Letter of Credit to be denominated in an Alternative Currency,  there shall not have occurred any change in national or international financial, political or economic  conditions or currency exchange rates or exchange controls which in the reasonable opinion of  Administrative Agent or the applicable L/C Issuer would make it impracticable for such Letter of  Credit to be denominated in the relevant Alternative Currency.  Each Request for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a  conversion of Loans to the other Type or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans) submitted by Borrower  shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty that the conditions specified in Section 4.01 (with  respect to the initial Credit Extension) and Sections 4.02(a) and (b) have been satisfied on and as of the  date of the applicable Credit Extension.  ARTICLE V   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES  Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and Lenders that:  5.01 Existence, Qualification and Power.  Each Loan Party (a) is duly organized or formed,  validly existing and, as applicable, in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation  or organization, (b) has all requisite power and authority and all requisite governmental licenses,  authorizations, consents and approvals to (i) own or lease its assets and carry on its business and (ii) execute,  deliver and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and (c) is duly qualified  and is licensed and, as applicable, in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction where its ownership,  lease or operation of properties or the conduct of its business requires such qualification or license; except  in each case referred to in clause (b)(i) or (c), to the extent that failure to do so could not reasonably be  expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  5.02 Authorization; No Contravention.  The execution, delivery and performance by each  Loan Party of each Loan Document to which such Person is party, have been duly authorized by all  necessary corporate or other organizational action, and do not and will not (a) contravene the terms of any  of such Person’s Organization Documents, (b) conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, or  the creation of any Lien under, or require any payment to be made under (i) any Contractual Obligation to  which such Person is a party or affecting such Person or the properties of such Person or any of its  Subsidiaries or (ii) any order, injunction, writ or decree of any Governmental Authority or any arbitral  award to which such Person or its property is subject, or (c) violate any Law, except in each case referred  

 

    67  to in clause (b) or (c), to the extent that failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material  Adverse Effect.  5.03 Governmental Authorization; Other Consents.  No approval, consent, exemption,  authorization, or other action by, or notice to, or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other  Person (except for SEC filings or other filings in the ordinary course of business) is necessary or required  in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by, or enforcement against, any Loan Party of  this Agreement or any other Loan Document.  5.04 Binding Effect.  This Agreement has been, and each other Loan Document, when  delivered hereunder, will have been, duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party that is party thereto.   This Agreement constitutes, and each other Loan Document when so delivered will constitute, a legal, valid  and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against each Loan Party that is party thereto in  accordance with its terms except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,  moratorium, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general  principles of equity.  5.05 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect.  (a) The Audited Financial Statements (i) were prepared in accordance with GAAP  consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly noted  therein, (ii) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of Borrower  and its Subsidiaries as of the date thereof and their results of operations for the period covered  thereby in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby,  except as otherwise expressly noted therein, and (iii) show all material indebtedness and other  material liabilities, direct or contingent, of Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date thereof,  including liabilities for taxes, material commitments and Indebtedness, in each case on a  consolidated basis.  (b) The unaudited consolidated balance sheets of Borrower and its Subsidiaries dated  February 28, 2021, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders’  equity and cash flows for the fiscal quarter ended on that date (i) were prepared in accordance with  GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly  noted therein, and (ii) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of  Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date thereof and their consolidated results of operations for  the period covered thereby, subject, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii), to the absence of footnotes  and to normal year-end audit adjustments.  (c) Since the date of the Audited Financial Statements, there has been no event or  circumstance, either individually or in the aggregate, that has had or could reasonably be expected  to have a Material Adverse Effect.  5.06 Litigation.  There are no actions, suits, proceedings, claims or disputes pending or, to the  knowledge of Borrower after due and diligent investigation, threatened or contemplated, at law, in equity,  in arbitration or before any Governmental Authority, by or against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or  against any of their properties or revenues that (a) purport to affect or pertain to this Agreement or any other  Loan Document, or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) except as specifically disclosed in  Schedule 5.06, either individually or in the aggregate, if determined adversely, could reasonably be  expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and there has been no adverse change in the status, or financial  effect on any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof, of the matters described on Schedule 5.06.  

 

    68  5.07 No Default.  Neither Borrower nor any Subsidiary thereof is in default under or with  respect to any Contractual Obligation that could, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be  expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  No Default has occurred and is continuing or would result  from the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Document.  5.08 Ownership of Property; Liens.  Each of Borrower and each Subsidiary has good record  and marketable title in fee simple to, or valid leasehold interests in, all real property necessary or used in  the ordinary conduct of its business, except for such defects in title as could not, individually or in the  aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  The property of Borrower and its  Subsidiaries is subject to no Liens, other than Liens permitted by Section 7.01.  5.09 Environmental Compliance.  Borrower and its Subsidiaries conduct in the ordinary  course of business a review of the effect of existing Environmental Laws and claims alleging potential  liability or responsibility for violation of any Environmental Law on their respective businesses, operations  and properties, and as a result thereof Borrower has reasonably concluded that, except as specifically  disclosed in Schedule 5.09, such Environmental Laws and claims could not, individually or in the  aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  5.10 Insurance.  The properties of Borrower and its Subsidiaries are insured with financially  sound and reputable insurance companies not Affiliates of Borrower, in such amounts (after giving effect  to any self-insurance compatible with the following standards), with such deductibles and covering such  risks as are customarily carried by companies engaged in similar businesses and owning similar properties  in localities where Borrower or the applicable Subsidiary operates.  5.11 Taxes.  Borrower and its Subsidiaries have filed all Federal, state and other material tax  returns and reports required to be filed, and have paid all Federal, state and other material taxes,  assessments, fees and other governmental charges levied or imposed upon them or their properties, income  or assets otherwise due and payable, except those which are being contested in good faith by appropriate  proceedings diligently conducted and for which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with  GAAP and those which the failure to file or pay could not reasonably be expected to have a Material  Adverse Effect.  There is no proposed tax assessment against Borrower or any Subsidiary that would, if  made, have a Material Adverse Effect.  5.12 ERISA Compliance.  (a) Each Plan is in compliance in all respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA,  the Code and other Federal or state laws, except where it could not reasonably be expected to result  in a Material Adverse Effect.  Each Pension Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan under  Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue  Service to the effect that the form of such Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and  the trust related thereto has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from  federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Code, or an application for such a letter is currently  being processed by the Internal Revenue Service.  To the best knowledge of Borrower, as of the  Closing Date, nothing has occurred that would prevent or cause the loss of such tax-qualified status.  (b) There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of Borrower, threatened claims,  actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that could  reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  There has been no prohibited transaction  or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted or could  reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  

 

    69  (c) Except where it could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse  Effect, (i) no ERISA Event has occurred, and neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate is aware  of any fact, event or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to constitute or result in an  ERISA Event with respect to any Pension Plan; (ii) Borrower and each ERISA Affiliate has met  all applicable requirements under the Pension Funding Rules in respect of each Pension Plan, and  no waiver of the minimum funding standards under the Pension Funding Rules has been applied  for or obtained; (iii) as of the most recent valuation date for any Pension Plan, the funding target  attainment percentage (as defined in Section 430(d)(2) of the Code) is sixty percent (60%) or higher  and neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate knows of any facts or circumstances that could  reasonably be expected to cause the funding target attainment percentage for any such plan to drop  below sixty percent (60%) as of the most recent valuation date; (iv) neither Borrower nor any  ERISA Affiliate has incurred any liability to the PBGC other than for the payment of premiums,  and there are no premium payments which have become due that are unpaid; (v) neither Borrower  nor any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Section 4069 or  Section 4212(c) of ERISA; and (vi) no Pension Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator  thereof nor by the PBGC, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that could reasonably  be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any  Pension Plan.  5.13 Subsidiaries.  As of the Closing Date, Borrower has no Subsidiaries other than those  specifically disclosed in Schedule 5.13, and all of the outstanding Equity Interests in such Subsidiaries have  been validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and are owned by a Loan Party in the amounts  specified in Schedule 5.13 free and clear of all Liens.  5.14 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act.  (a) Borrower is not engaged and will not engage, principally or as one of its important  activities, in the business of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation  U issued by the FRB), or extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock.   Following the application of the proceeds of each Borrowing or drawing under each Letter of  Credit, not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the assets (either of Borrower only  or of Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis) subject to the provisions of  Section 7.01 or Section 7.05 or subject to any restriction contained in any agreement or instrument  between Borrower and any Lender or any Affiliate of any Lender relating to Indebtedness and  within the scope of Section 8.01(e) will be margin stock.  (b) None of Borrower or any Subsidiary is or is required to be registered as an  “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  5.15 Disclosure.  Borrower has disclosed to Administrative Agent and Lenders all agreements,  instruments and corporate or other restrictions to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is subject, and all other  matters known to it, that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a  Material Adverse Effect.  No report, financial statement, certificate or other information furnished (whether  in writing or orally) by or on behalf of any Loan Party to Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection  with the transactions contemplated hereby and the negotiation of this Agreement or delivered hereunder or  under any other Loan Document (in each case, as modified or supplemented by other information so  furnished), taken as a whole, contains any material misstatement of fact or omits to state any material fact  necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made,  not misleading; provided that, with respect to projected financial information, Borrower represents only  that such information was prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at the  time.  

 

    70  5.16 Compliance with Laws.  Borrower and each Subsidiary is in compliance in all material  respects with the requirements of all Laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or  to its properties, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or  decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted or (b) the failure to  comply therewith, either individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a  Material Adverse Effect.  5.17 Intellectual Property; Licenses, Etc.  Borrower and its Subsidiaries own, or possess the  right to use, all of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, patents, patent rights, franchises,  licenses and other intellectual property rights that are reasonably necessary for the operation of their  respective businesses, without conflict with the rights of any other Person, except where it could not  reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  To the best knowledge of Borrower, no  slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part or other material now  employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by Borrower or any Subsidiary infringes upon any rights  held by any other Person, except where it could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse  Effect,.  No claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or, to the best knowledge of  Borrower, threatened, which, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have  a Material Adverse Effect.  5.18 Taxpayer Identification Number.  Borrower’s true and correct U.S. taxpayer  identification number as of the Closing Date is set forth on Schedule 10.02.  5.19 Solvency.  Borrower, together with its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, is Solvent.  5.20 OFAC.  Neither Borrower, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor, to the knowledge of Borrower  and its Subsidiaries, any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or representative thereof, is an  individual or entity that is, or is owned or controlled by any individual or entity that is (i) currently the  subject or target of any Sanctions, (ii) included on OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals, HMT’s  Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List, or any similar list enforced  by any other relevant sanctions authority or (iii) located, organized or resident in a Designated Jurisdiction.  5.21 Anti-Corruption Laws.  Borrower and its Subsidiaries have conducted their businesses in  compliance with all Anti-Corruption Laws, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of  1977 (the “FCPA”) and other similar anti-corruption legislation in other jurisdictions applicable to  Borrower and its Subsidiaries, and have instituted and maintained policies and procedures designed to  promote and achieve compliance with such laws.  5.22 Affected Financial Institutions.  No Loan Party is an Affected Financial Institution.  ARTICLE VI   AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS  So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation  hereunder (other than any contingent indemnification or reimbursement obligations for which no written  claims have been asserted) shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain  outstanding, Borrower shall, and shall (except in the case of the covenants set forth in Sections 6.01, 6.02,  and 6.03) cause each Subsidiary to:  6.01 Financial Statements.  Deliver to Administrative Agent and each Lender, in form and  detail satisfactory to Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders:  

 

    71  (a) as soon as available, but in any event within one-hundred and five (105) days (or  such shorter period as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of the Borrower’s  annual report on Form 10 K with the SEC regardless of whether the Borrower is subject to the filing  requirements thereof) after the end of each fiscal year of Borrower, a consolidated balance sheet of  Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal year, and the related consolidated  statements of income or operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for such fiscal  year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in  reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP, such consolidated statements to be  audited and accompanied by a report and opinion of an independent certified public accountant of  nationally recognized standing reasonably acceptable to the Required Lenders, which report and  opinion shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and shall not  be subject to any “going concern” or like qualification or exception or any qualification or  exception as to the scope of such audit;  (b) as soon as available, but in any event within sixty (60) days (or such shorter period  as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of the Borrower’s quarterly report on  Form 10 Q with the SEC regardless of whether the Borrower is subject to the filing requirements  thereof) after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of Borrower, a  consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal quarter, and  the related consolidated statements of income or operations, changes in shareholders; equity and  cash flows for such fiscal quarter and for the portion of Borrower’s fiscal year then ended, setting  forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter of the  previous fiscal year and the corresponding portion of the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable  detail, such consolidated statements to be certified by a Responsible Officer of Borrower as fairly  presenting the financial condition, results of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows of  Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, subject only to normal year-end audit  adjustments and the absence of footnotes; and  (c) as soon as available, but in any event by the end of the first fiscal quarter of each  fiscal year, forecasts prepared by management of Borrower, in form reasonably satisfactory to  Administrative Agent, of consolidated balance sheets and statements of income or operations and  cash flow of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal year.  6.02 Certificates; Other Information.  Deliver to Administrative Agent and each Lender  (through Administrative Agent), in form and detail satisfactory to Administrative Agent:  (a) concurrently with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in  Sections 6.01(a) and 6.01(b), a duly completed Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible  Officer of Borrower (which delivery may, unless Administrative Agent, or a Lender requests  executed originals, be by electronic communication including fax or email and shall be deemed to  be an original authentic counterpart thereof for all purposes);  (b) promptly after any request by Administrative Agent or any Lender, copies of any  detailed audit reports, management letters or recommendations submitted to the board of directors  (or the audit committee of the board of directors) of Borrower by independent accountants in  connection with the accounts or books of Borrower or any Subsidiary, or any audit of any of them;  (c) promptly after the same are available, copies of each annual report, proxy or  financial statement or other report or communication sent to the stockholders of Borrower, and  copies of all annual, regular, periodic and special reports and registration statements which  Borrower may file or be required to file with the SEC under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities  

 

    72  Exchange Act of 1934, and not otherwise required to be delivered to Administrative Agent pursuant  hereto;   (d) promptly after the furnishing thereof, copies of any statement or report furnished  to any holder of debt securities of any Loan Party pursuant to the terms of any indenture, loan or  credit or similar agreement and not otherwise required to be furnished to Lenders pursuant to  Section 6.01 or any other clause of this Section 6.02;  (e) promptly, and in any event within ten Business Days after receipt thereof by any  Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof, copies of each notice or other correspondence received from  the SEC (or comparable agency in any applicable non-U.S. jurisdiction) concerning any  investigation or possible investigation or other inquiry by such agency regarding financial or other  operational results of any Loan Party; and  (f) promptly, such additional information regarding the business, financial or  corporate affairs of Borrower or any Subsidiary, or compliance with the terms of the Loan  Documents, as Administrative Agent or any Lender may from time to time reasonably request.  Documents required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a), Section 6.01(b), Section 6.02(a)  or Section 6.02(c) (to the extent any such documents are included in materials otherwise filed with the SEC)  may be delivered electronically and if so delivered, shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date  (i) on which Borrower posts such documents, or provides a link thereto on Borrower’s website on the  Internet at the website address listed on Schedule 10.02; or (ii) on which such documents are posted on  Borrower’s behalf on an Internet or intranet website, if any, to which each Lender and Administrative Agent  have access (whether a commercial, third-party website or whether sponsored by Administrative Agent);  provided that: (i) Borrower shall deliver paper copies of such documents to Administrative Agent or any  Lender upon its request to Borrower to deliver such paper copies until a written request to cease delivering  paper copies is given by Administrative Agent or such Lender and (ii) Borrower shall notify Administrative  Agent and each Lender (by facsimile or electronic mail) of the posting of any such documents and provide  to Administrative Agent by electronic mail electronic versions (i.e., soft copies) of such documents.   Administrative Agent shall have no obligation to request the delivery of or to maintain paper copies of the  documents referred to above, and in any event shall have no responsibility to monitor compliance by  Borrower with any such request by a Lender for delivery, and each Lender shall be solely responsible for  requesting delivery to it or maintaining its copies of such documents.  Borrower hereby acknowledges that (a) Administrative Agent and/or the Arrangers may, but shall  not be obligated to, make available to Lenders and L/C Issuers materials and/or information provided by or  on behalf of Borrower hereunder (collectively, “Borrower Materials”) by posting Borrower Materials on  Debt Domain, IntraLinks, Syndtrak or another similar electronic system (the “Platform”) and (b) certain of  Lenders (each, a “Public Lender”) may have personnel who do not wish to receive material non-public  information with respect to Borrower or its Affiliates, or the respective securities of any of the foregoing,  and who may be engaged in investment and other market-related activities with respect to such Persons’  securities.  Borrower hereby agrees that (w) all Borrower Materials that are to be made available to Public  Lenders shall be clearly and conspicuously marked “PUBLIC” which, at a minimum, shall mean that the  word “PUBLIC” shall appear prominently on the first page thereof; (x) by marking Borrower Materials  “PUBLIC”, Borrower shall be deemed to have authorized Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, L/C Issuers  and Lenders to treat such Borrower Materials as not containing any material non-public information with  respect to Borrower or its securities for purposes of United States Federal and state securities laws  (provided, however, that to the extent such Borrower Materials constitute Information, they shall be treated  as set forth in Section 10.07); (y) all Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” are permitted to be made  available through a portion of the Platform designated “Public Side Information”; and (z) Administrative  

 

    73  Agent and the Arrangers shall be entitled to treat any Borrower Materials that are not marked “PUBLIC”  as being suitable only for posting on a portion of the Platform not designated “Public Side Information”.  6.03 Notices.  Promptly notify Administrative Agent and each Lender:  (a) of the occurrence of any Default;  (b) of any matter that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a  Material Adverse Effect, including (i) breach or non-performance of, or any default under, a  Contractual Obligation of Borrower or any Subsidiary; (ii) any dispute, litigation, investigation,  proceeding or suspension between Borrower or any Subsidiary and any Governmental Authority;  or (iii) the commencement of, or any material development in, any litigation or proceeding  affecting Borrower or any Subsidiary, including pursuant to any applicable Environmental Laws;  (c) of the occurrence of any ERISA Event that results in liabilities of the Borrower or  any other Loan Party in an aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount;   (d) of any material change in accounting policies or financial reporting practices by  Borrower or any Subsidiary; and  (e) of any event or occurrence requiring a mandatory prepayment or Commitment  reduction under this Agreement.  Each notice pursuant to this Section 6.03 shall be accompanied by a statement of a Responsible  Officer of Borrower setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action  Borrower has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto.  Each notice pursuant to Section 6.03(a) shall  describe with particularity any and all provisions of this Agreement and any other Loan Document that  have been breached.  6.04 Payment of Obligations.  Pay and discharge as the same shall become due and payable,  all its obligations and liabilities, including (a) all tax liabilities, assessments and governmental charges or  levies upon it or its properties or assets, unless the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate  proceedings diligently conducted and adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP are being maintained by  Borrower or such Subsidiary or the nonpayment of all such taxes, assessments, charges, levies and claims,  individually or in the aggregate would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and  (b) all lawful claims which, if unpaid, would by law become a Lien upon its property that is not permitted  under Section 7.01.  6.05 Preservation of Existence, Etc.  (a) Preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect  its legal existence and good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization except in a  transaction permitted by Section 7.04 or 7.05; (b) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights,  privileges, permits, licenses and franchises necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business,  except to the extent that failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;  and (c) preserve or renew all of its registered patents, trademarks, trade names and service marks, the  non-preservation of which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  6.06 Maintenance of Properties.  (a) Maintain, preserve and protect all of its material  properties and equipment necessary in the operation of its business in good working order and condition,  ordinary wear and tear excepted; (b) make all necessary repairs thereto and renewals and replacements  thereof except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse  Effect; and (c) use the standard of care typical in the industry in the operation and maintenance of its  

 

    74  facilities;  provided that for the avoidance of doubt, this Section shall not prevent the Borrower or any  Subsidiary from discontinuing the operation and the maintenance of any of its properties if such  discontinuance is desirable in the conduct of its business and the Borrower or any Subsidiary, as applicable,  has concluded that such discontinuance would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected  to have a Material Adverse Effect.  6.07 Maintenance of Insurance.  Maintain with financially sound and reputable insurance  companies not Affiliates of Borrower, insurance with respect to its properties and business against loss or  damage of the kinds customarily insured against by Persons engaged in the same or similar business, of  such types and in such amounts (after giving effect to any self-insurance compatible with the following  standards) as are customarily carried under similar circumstances by such other Persons and providing for  not less than thirty (30) days’ prior notice (or such shorter period as Administrative Agent may agree) to  Administrative Agent of termination or cancellation of such insurance.  6.08 Compliance with Laws.  Comply in all material respects with the requirements of all Laws  and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or to its business or property, except in such  instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or decree is being contested in  good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted; or (b) the failure to comply therewith could not  reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  6.09 Books and Records.  (a) Maintain proper books of record and account, in which full, true  and correct entries in conformity with GAAP consistently applied shall be made of all financial transactions  and matters involving the assets and business of Borrower or such Subsidiary, as the case may be; and  (b) maintain such books of record and account in material conformity with all applicable requirements of  any Governmental Authority having regulatory jurisdiction over Borrower or such Subsidiary, as the case  may be.  6.10 Inspection Rights.  Permit officers of Administrative Agent and each Lender to visit and  inspect any of its properties, to examine its corporate, financial and operating records, and make copies  thereof or abstracts therefrom, and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with its directors, officers,  and independent public accountants, all at the expense of the Person desiring any of the foregoing and at  such reasonable times during normal business hours and as often as may be reasonably desired, upon  reasonable advance notice to Borrower; provided, however, that when an Event of Default exists  Administrative Agent or any Lender (or any of their respective officers) may do any of the foregoing at the  expense of Borrower at any time during normal business hours and without advance notice.  6.11 Use of Proceeds.  Use the proceeds of the Credit Extensions for working capital and other  general corporate purposes (including to pay costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith and in  connection with the Loan Documents and to make investments and Restricted Payments permitted hereby)  not in contravention of any Law or of any Loan Document.  6.12 [Reserved].  6.13 Additional Guarantors.  Notify Administrative Agent at the time that any Person becomes  a wholly-owned Subsidiary (including in connection with a Permitted Acquisition), and promptly cause  such Person (if organized under the laws of a jurisdiction of the United States) to (a) become a Guarantor  by executing and delivering to Administrative Agent a counterpart of, or a joinder to, the Guaranty or such  other document as Administrative Agent shall deem appropriate for such purpose, and (b) deliver to  Administrative Agent documents of the types referred to in clauses (iii) and (iv) of Section 4.01(a) and if  so requested by Administrative Agent, favorable opinions of counsel to such Person (which shall cover,  

 

    75  among other things, the legality, validity, binding effect and enforceability of the documentation referred  to in clause (a)), all in form, content and scope reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent.  6.14 Anti-Corruption Laws and Sanctions.  Each Loan Party shall implement and maintain  in effect policies and procedures designed to promote compliance by such Loan Party, its Subsidiaries and  their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable  Sanctions.  ARTICLE VII   NEGATIVE COVENANTS  So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation  hereunder (other than any contingent indemnification or reimbursement obligations for which no written  claims have been asserted) shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain  outstanding, Borrower shall not, nor shall it permit any Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly:  7.01 Liens.  Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of its property, assets or  revenues, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than the following:  (a) Liens that may be created or exist pursuant to any Loan Document;  (b) Liens existing on the date hereof and listed on Schedule 7.01 and any renewals or  extensions thereof, provided that (i) the property covered thereby is not changed, (ii) the principal  amount secured or benefited thereby is not increased (except by an amount equal to a reasonable  premium or other reasonable amount paid, and fees and expenses reasonably incurred, in  connection with such refinancing and by an amount equal to any existing commitments unutilized  thereunder), (iii) the direct or any contingent obligor with respect thereto is not changed, and  (iv) the terms relating to principal amount, amortization, maturity, collateral (if any) and  subordination (if any), and other material terms (other than fees, interest rates and other economic  terms) taken as a whole, of any such refinancing, refunding, renewing or extending Indebtedness,  and of any agreement entered into and of any instrument issued in connection therewith, are no less  favorable in any material respect to the Borrower or any Guarantor, as the case may be, than the  terms of any agreement or instrument governing the Indebtedness being refinanced, refunded,  renewed or extended;  (c) Liens for taxes not yet due or which are being contested in good faith and by  appropriate proceedings diligently conducted, if adequate reserves with respect thereto are  maintained on the books of the applicable Person in accordance with GAAP;  (d) carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, repairmen’s or other like  Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue for a period of more than  thirty (30) days or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings  diligently conducted, if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of the  applicable Person;  (e) pledges or deposits in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers’  compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation, other than any Lien  imposed by ERISA;  (f) Liens to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts and leases (other than  Indebtedness), statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other  

 

    76  obligations of like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business, to the extent that such Liens  are required by the counterparties thereto;  (g) easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances affecting  real property which, in the aggregate, are not substantial in amount, and which do not in any case  materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the  ordinary conduct of the business of the applicable Person;  (h) Liens securing judgments for the payment of money not constituting an Event of  Default under Section 8.01(h);   (i) Liens arising or imposed by ERISA for liabilities or payments not constituting an  Event of Default under Section 8.01(i);  (j) Liens securing Indebtedness incurred or assumed after the date of this Agreement  in respect of Capital Leases, Synthetic Lease Obligations and purchase money obligations for fixed  or capital assets; provided that (i) such Liens do not at any time encumber any property other than  the property financed by such Indebtedness and (ii) the Indebtedness secured thereby does not  exceed the cost or fair market value, whichever is lower, of the property being acquired on the date  of acquisition;   (k) Liens existing on property or assets acquired in a Permitted Acquisition or other  permitted Investments, so long as such Liens are not created in contemplation of such Permitted  Acquisition; and  (l) other Liens securing Indebtedness of the Borrower or any Subsidiary not otherwise  permitted by clauses (a) though (k); provided that the aggregate principal Indebtedness secured by  such Liens shall not exceed 5% of Consolidated Net Worth (Consolidated Net Worth to be  determined as of the end of the then most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Company).  7.02 Investments.  Make any Investments, except:  (a) Investments held by Borrower or such Subsidiary in the form of Cash Equivalents;  (b) advances to officers, directors and employees of Borrower and Subsidiaries in an  aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 at any time outstanding, for travel, entertainment,  relocation and analogous ordinary business purposes;  (c) Investments of Borrower in any wholly-owned Subsidiary and Investments of any  wholly-owned Subsidiary in Borrower or in another wholly-owned Subsidiary; provided that such  Investments by the Borrower or any Guarantor in a Subsidiary that is not a Guarantor shall not  exceed the greater of $50,000,000 and 5% of Consolidated Net Worth (Consolidated Net Worth to  be determined as of the end of the then most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Company for which  financial statements are available) in the aggregate at any time outstanding, determined as of the  date of such Investment;  (d) Investments consisting of extensions of credit in the nature of accounts receivable  or notes receivable arising from the grant of trade credit in the ordinary course of business, and  Investments received in satisfaction or partial satisfaction thereof from financially troubled account  debtors to the extent reasonably necessary in order to prevent or limit loss;  

 

    77  (e) Guarantees permitted by Section 7.03(c)(c);  (f) Permitted Acquisitions;  (g) Investments described in clause (b) of the proviso to Section 7.10;  (h) other Investments (other than in Subsidiaries) existing on the date of this  Agreement and identified on Schedule 7.02; and  (i) other Investments (including, for the avoidance of doubt, in joint ventures) not  exceeding 15% of Consolidated Net Worth (Consolidated Net Worth to be determined as of the  end of the then most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Company for which financial statements  are available) in the aggregate at any time outstanding, determined as of the date of such  Investment.  7.03 Indebtedness.  Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:  (a) Indebtedness under the Loan Documents (including Indebtedness incurred  pursuant to Section 2.14);  (b) Indebtedness outstanding on the date hereof and listed on Schedule 7.03 and any  refinancings, refundings, renewals or extensions thereof; provided that (i) the principal amount of  such Indebtedness is not increased at the time of such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension  except by an amount equal to a reasonable premium or other reasonable amount paid, and fees and  expenses reasonably incurred, in connection with such refinancing and by an amount equal to any  existing commitments unutilized thereunder and (ii) the terms relating to principal amount,  amortization, maturity, collateral (if any) and subordination (if any), and other material terms (other  than fees, interest rates and other economic terms) taken as a whole, of any such refinancing,  refunding, renewing or extending Indebtedness, and of any agreement entered into and of any  instrument issued in connection therewith, are no less favorable in any material respect to the Loan  Parties than the terms of any agreement or instrument governing the Indebtedness being refinanced,  refunded, renewed or extended;  (c) Guarantees of Borrower or any Subsidiary in respect of Indebtedness otherwise  permitted hereunder of Borrower or any other Subsidiary;  (d) obligations (contingent or otherwise) of Borrower or any Subsidiary existing or  arising under any Swap Contract, provided that (i) such obligations are (or were) entered into by  such Person in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated  with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by  such Person, or changes in the value of securities issued by such Person, and not for purposes of  speculation or taking a “market view,” and (ii) such Swap Contract does not contain any provision  exonerating the non-defaulting party from its obligation to make payments on outstanding  transactions to the defaulting party;  (e) Indebtedness incurred or assumed after the date of this Agreement in respect of  Capital Leases, Synthetic Lease Obligations and purchase money obligations for fixed or capital  assets within the limitations set forth in Section 7.01(j); provided, however, that the aggregate  amount of all such Indebtedness at any one time outstanding shall not exceed $20,000,000;   

 

    78  (f) Intercompany loans extended by and among Borrower and its Subsidiaries,  provided that any Loan Party’s Investment in such loans is permitted under Section 7.02(c);  (g) Indebtedness attributable to the financing of insurance premiums in the ordinary  course of business;  (h) to the extent constituting Indebtedness, (i) indemnification obligations and  obligations in respect of purchase price or other similar adjustments incurred by the Borrower or any of the  Subsidiaries in a permitted acquisition, any other Investment or Disposition permitted hereunder and (ii)  other indemnification obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business;  (i) obligations in respect of performance, bid, appeal and surety bonds and  performance and completion guarantees and similar obligations provided by the Borrower or any of the  Subsidiaries or obligations in respect of letters of credit, bank guarantees or similar instruments related  thereto, in each case in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice;   (j) to the extent constituting Indebtedness, obligations in respect of deferred  compensation made in the ordinary course of business;   (k) Indebtedness of any Subsidiary assumed or incurred in connection with any  Permitted Acquisitions or other permitted Investments in an aggregate outstanding amount that does not  exceed 15% of Consolidated Net Worth (Consolidated Net Worth to be determined as of the end of the then  most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Company for which financial statements are available).    (l) foreign local lines of credit or bank guarantees in an aggregate amount not to  exceed $50,000,000; and  (m) other Indebtedness in an aggregate outstanding principal amount that does not  exceed 10% of Consolidated Net Worth (Consolidated Net Worth to be determined as of the end of the then  most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Company for which financial statements are available).  7.04 Fundamental Changes.  Merge, dissolve, liquidate, consolidate with or into another  Person, or Dispose of (whether in one transaction or in a series of transactions) all or substantially all of its  assets (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) to or in favor of any Person, except that, so long as no  Default exists or would result therefrom:  (a) in the case of any such transaction involving the Borrower, the successor formed  by such consolidation or the survivor of such merger or the Person that acquires by conveyance,  transfer or lease all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower as an entirety, as the case may  be, shall be a solvent corporation or limited liability company organized and existing under the  laws of the United States or any state thereof (including the District of Columbia), and, if the  Borrower is not such corporation or limited liability company, (i) such corporation or limited  liability company shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of  the Lenders its assumption of the due and punctual performance and observance of each covenant  and condition of this Agreement and the Obligations and (ii) such corporation or limited liability  company shall have caused to be delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders an opinion  of nationally recognized independent counsel, or other independent counsel reasonably satisfactory  to the Administrative Agent, to the effect that all agreements or instruments effecting such  assumption are enforceable in accordance with their terms and comply with the terms hereof;  

 

    79  (b) in the case of any such transaction involving a Guarantor, the successor formed by  such consolidation or the survivor of such merger or the Person that acquires by conveyance,  transfer or lease all or substantially all of the assets of such Guarantor as an entirety, as the case  may be, shall be (1) the Borrower, such Guarantor or another Guarantor; (2) a solvent corporation  or limited liability company (other than the Borrower or another Guarantor) that is organized and  existing under the laws of the United States or any state thereof (including the District of Columbia)  and, if such Guarantor is not such corporation or limited liability company, (A) such corporation  or limited liability company shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent for the  benefit of the Lenders its assumption of the due and punctual performance and observance of each  covenant and condition of the Guaranty of such Guarantor and (B) the Borrower shall have caused  to be delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders an opinion of nationally recognized  independent counsel, or other independent counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative  Agent, to the effect that all agreements or instruments effecting such assumption are enforceable in  accordance with their terms and comply with the terms hereof; or (3) any other Person so long as  the transaction is treated as a disposition of all of the assets of such Guarantor for purposes of  Section 7.05 and, based on such characterization, would be permitted pursuant to Section 7.05;   (c) each Guarantor under any Guaranty that is outstanding at the time such transaction  or each transaction in such a series of transactions occurs reaffirms its obligations under such  Guaranty in writing at such time pursuant to documentation that is reasonably acceptable to the  Administrative Agent; and  (d) immediately before and immediately after giving effect to such transaction or each  transaction in any such series of transactions, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred  and be continuing.  No such conveyance, transfer or lease of substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or any  Guarantor shall have the effect of releasing the Borrower or such Guarantor, as the case may be, or any  successor corporation or limited liability company that shall theretofore have become such in the manner  prescribed in this Section 7.04, from its liability under (x) this Agreement or the Obligations (in the case of  the Borrower) or (y) the Guaranty (in the case of any Guarantor), unless, in the case of the conveyance,  transfer or lease of substantially all of the assets of a Guarantor, such Guarantor is released from its  Guaranty in accordance with Section 9.10 in connection with or immediately following such conveyance,  transfer or lease.  7.05 Dispositions.  Make any Disposition, except:  (a) Dispositions of obsolete, worn out or immaterial property, whether now owned or  hereafter acquired, in the ordinary course of business;  (b) Dispositions of inventory in the ordinary course of business;  (c) Dispositions of delinquent accounts receivable in the ordinary course of business  for purposes of collection;  (d) Dispositions of equipment or real property to the extent that (i) such property is  exchanged for credit against the purchase price of similar replacement property or (ii) the proceeds  of such Disposition are reasonably promptly applied to the purchase price of such replacement  property;  

 

    80  (e) Dispositions of property by any Subsidiary to Borrower or to a wholly-owned  Subsidiary; provided that if the transferor of such property is a Guarantor, the transferee thereof  must either be Borrower or a Guarantor;  (f) Dispositions permitted by Section 7.04;   (g) Dispositions of non-core assets;  (h) Dispositions of minority interests held by the Borrower or a Subsidiary to the other  owner(s); and  (i) if no Default then exists or would result therefrom, other Dispositions that, when  added to the book value of all other Dispositions during the period of 12 consecutive months ending  on the date of such Disposition, do not exceed 15% of the book value of Consolidated Total Assets,  determined as of the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such Disposition; provided  that there shall be excluded from any determination of the book value of Dispositions during such  12 consecutive month period any Dispositions pursuant to clauses (a)-(h) of this Section 7.05;  provided, however, that any Disposition pursuant to subsections (a) through (i) shall be for fair market  value as determined by the Borrower and/or the applicable Subsidiary in good faith.  7.06 Restricted Payments.  Make, directly or indirectly, any Restricted Payment, except that,  so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of any action described below or  would result therefrom:  (a) each Subsidiary may make Restricted Payments to Borrower, Guarantors and any  other Person that owns an Equity Interest in such Subsidiary, ratably according to their respective  holdings of the type of Equity Interest in respect of which such Restricted Payment is being made;  (b) Borrower and each Subsidiary may declare and make dividend payments or other  distributions payable solely in the common stock or other Equity Interests of such Person;  (c) Borrower and each Subsidiary may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire Equity  Interests issued by it with the proceeds received from the substantially concurrent issue of new  shares of its common stock or other common Equity Interests;  (d) Borrower and each Subsidiary may make Restricted Payments so long as (A) the  Leverage Ratio determined as of the last Rolling Period with respect to which financial statements  have been (or were required to be) delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (b), calculated on a pro  forma basis after giving effect thereto, is no greater than 3.00:1:00, (B) the Interest Coverage Ratio  determined as of the last Rolling Period with respect to which financial statements have been (or  were required to be) delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (b), calculated on a pro forma basis  after giving effect thereto, is no less than 3:00:1:00 and (C) no Default or Event of Default has  occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom, the Borrower may make other Restricted  Payments to shareholders of the Borrower; and  (e) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would  result therefrom, the Borrower may make Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount that does  not exceed (x) $15,000,000 in any fiscal year and (y) $75,000,000 in the aggregate from and after  the date of this Agreement.  

 

    81  7.07 Change in Nature of Business.  Engage in any material line of business substantially  different from those lines of business conducted by Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, on the  date hereof or any business substantially related or incidental thereto.  7.08 Transactions with Affiliates.  enter into directly or indirectly any Material transaction or  Material group of related transactions (including the purchase, lease, sale or exchange of properties of any  kind or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate (other than the Borrower or another Subsidiary),  except pursuant to the reasonable requirements of the Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s business and upon  fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to the Borrower or such Subsidiary than would be obtainable in  a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person not an Affiliate.  7.09 [Reserved].    7.10 Use of Proceeds.  Use the proceeds of any Credit Extension, whether directly or indirectly,  and whether immediately, incidentally or ultimately, to purchase or carry margin stock (within the meaning  of Regulation U of the FRB) or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin  stock or to refund indebtedness originally incurred for such purpose; provided that this Section 7.10 shall  not restrict (a) Borrower from using such proceeds to purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire its Equity  Interests in accordance with the restrictions thereon set forth in Section Error! Reference source not found.,  provided that Borrower immediately retires and cancels any such Equity Interests (and, to the extent such  Equity Interests consist of Borrower’s capital stock, shall not retain such capital stock as treasury stock) or  (b) Borrower or its Subsidiaries from using such proceeds to acquire at least ninety (90%) of all of the  issued and outstanding margin stock of a Person to effectuate a short form merger with such Person  permitted by Section 7.02 and Section 7.04, provided that Borrower shall immediately de-list and  de-register all such margin stock immediately following such acquisition thereof.  7.11 Sanctions.  Directly or indirectly, knowingly use the proceeds of any Credit Extension, or  lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other  individual or entity, to fund any activities of or business with any individual or entity, or in any Designated  Jurisdiction, that, at the time of such funding, is subject to any Sanctions, or in any other manner that will  result in a violation by any individual or entity (including any individual or entity participating in the  transaction, whether as Lender, Arranger, Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender or  otherwise) of Sanctions.  7.12 Anti-Corruption Laws.  Directly or indirectly use the proceeds of any Credit Extension  for any purpose which would breach any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws.   7.13 Financial Covenants.   (a) Leverage Ratio.  Permit, at the end of each fiscal quarter after the Closing Date,  on a consolidated basis the Leverage Ratio to exceed 3.25:1.00; provided that two (2) times during  the term of this Agreement, the Leverage Ratio may exceed 3.25:1.00 so long as it does not exceed  3.75:1.00, beginning with the fiscal quarter in which any Significant Acquisition for which the  Borrower elects by notifying Administrative Agent occurs and continuing for three (3) full  consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter (such period, for purposes of this clause (a), a “Leverage  Ratio Step-Up Period”), provided, further that following the conclusion of the first such Leverage  Ratio Step-Up Period, any subsequent Leverage Ratio Step-Up Period may not commence until the  completion of two (2) fiscal quarters during which the Leverage Ratio does not exceed 3.25:1.00  at the end of such fiscal quarters.  This ratio will be calculated at the end of each reporting period  for which Borrower is required to deliver financial statements for the Rolling Period then ended  pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or Section 6.01(b), as applicable.  

 

    82  (b) Interest Coverage Ratio.  Permit, at the end of each fiscal quarter after the Closing  Date, on a consolidated basis the Interest Coverage Ratio to fall below 3.00:1.00.  This ratio will  be calculated at the end of each reporting period for which the Borrower is required to deliver  financial statements for the Rolling Period then ended pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or Section  6.01(b), as applicable.  ARTICLE VIII   EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES  8.01 Events of Default.  Any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default:  (a) Non-Payment.  Borrower or any other Loan Party fails to pay (i) when and as  required to be paid herein, any amount of principal of any Loan or any L/C Obligation, or (ii) within  three (3) Business Days after the same becomes due, any interest on any Loan or on any  L/C Obligation, or any fee due hereunder, or (iii) within five (5) Business Days after the same  becomes due, any other amount payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document; or  (b) Specific Covenants.  Borrower fails to perform or observe any term, covenant or  agreement contained in any of Section 6.01, 6.02(a), 6.03, 6.05 with respect to the Borrower only,  6.10, 6.11 or Article VII; or  (c) Other Defaults.  Any Loan Party fails to perform or observe any other covenant  or agreement (not specified in subsection (a) or (b) above) contained in any Loan Document on its  part to be performed or observed and such failure continues for thirty (30) days after the earlier of  (i) Borrower or such Loan Party becoming aware of such failure or (ii) Borrower receiving written  notice thereof from Administrative Agent; or  (d) Representations and Warranties.  Any representation, warranty, certification or  statement of fact made or deemed made by or on behalf of Borrower or any other Loan Party herein,  in any other Loan Document, or in any document delivered in connection herewith or therewith  shall be incorrect or misleading in any respect (or incorrect or misleading in any material respect if  such representation or warranty is not qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect) when  made or deemed made; or  (e) Cross-Default.  (i) Borrower or any Subsidiary (A) fails to make any payment  when due (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand, or  otherwise) in respect of any Indebtedness or Guarantee (other than Indebtedness hereunder and  Indebtedness under Swap Contracts) having an aggregate principal amount (including undrawn  committed or available amounts and including amounts owing to all creditors under any combined  or syndicated credit arrangement) of more than the Threshold Amount, or (B) fails to observe or  perform any other material agreement or condition relating to any such Indebtedness or Guarantee  or contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing, securing or relating thereto, or any other  event occurs, the effect of which default or other event is to cause, or to permit the holder or holders  of such Indebtedness or the beneficiary or beneficiaries of such Guarantee (or a trustee or agent on  behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) to cause, with the giving of notice  if required, such Indebtedness to be demanded or to become due or to be repurchased, prepaid,  defeased or redeemed (automatically or otherwise), or an offer to repurchase, prepay, defease or  redeem such Indebtedness to be made, prior to its stated maturity, or such Guarantee to become  payable or cash collateral in respect thereof to be demanded; or (ii) there occurs under any Swap  Contract an Early Termination Date (as defined in such Swap Contract) resulting from (A) any  event of default under such Swap Contract as to which Borrower or any Subsidiary is the Defaulting  

 

    83  Party (as defined in such Swap Contract) or (B) any Termination Event (as so defined) under such  Swap Contract as to which Borrower or any Subsidiary is an Affected Party (as so defined) and, in  either event, the Swap Termination Value owed by Borrower or such Subsidiary as a result thereof  is greater than the Threshold Amount; provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the  foregoing shall not apply to (A) secured Indebtedness that becomes due as a result of the sale,  transfer or other disposition (including as a result of a casualty or condemnation event) of the  property or assets securing such Indebtedness (to the extent such sale, transfer or other disposition  is not prohibited under this Agreement and such amounts are timely paid (after giving effect to any  applicable cure period) per the applicable documentation governing such Indebtedness) or (B) any  breach or default that (x) is remedied by the Borrower or the applicable Subsidiary or (y) waived  (including in the form of an amendment) by the requisite holders of the applicable Indebtedness, in  either case, prior to the acceleration of the Obligations hereunder; or  (f) Insolvency Proceedings, Etc.  Borrower or any of the Guarantors institutes or  consents to the institution of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, or makes an assignment  for the benefit of creditors; or applies for or consents to the appointment of any receiver, trustee,  custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator or similar officer for it or for all or any material part  of its property; or any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator or similar  officer is appointed without the application or consent of such Person and the appointment  continues undischarged or unstayed for sixty (60) calendar days; or any proceeding under any  Debtor Relief Law relating to any such Person or to all or any material part of its property is  instituted without the consent of such Person and continues undismissed or unstayed for sixty (60)  calendar days, or an order for relief is entered in any such proceeding; or  (g) Inability to Pay Debts; Attachment.  (i) Borrower or any Guarantor becomes  unable or admits in writing its inability or fails generally to pay its debts as they become due, or  (ii) any writ or warrant of attachment or execution or similar process is issued or levied against all  or any material part of the property of any such Person and is not released, vacated or fully bonded  within sixty (60) days after its issue or levy; or  (h) Judgments.  There is entered against Borrower or any Subsidiary (i) one or more  final and nonappealable judgments or orders for the payment of money by Borrower or any  Subsidiary in an aggregate amount (as to all such judgments or orders) exceeding the Threshold  Amount (to the extent not covered by independent third-party insurance as to which the insurer  does not dispute coverage), or (ii) any one or more non-monetary final judgments that have, or  would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect  and, in either case, (A) enforcement proceedings are commenced by any creditor upon such  judgment or order, or (B) there is a period of sixty (60) consecutive days during which a stay of  enforcement of such judgment, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect; or  (i) ERISA.  (i) An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Pension Plan or  Multiemployer Plan which has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liability of  Borrower under Title IV of ERISA to the Pension Plan, Multiemployer Plan or the PBGC in an  aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount, or (ii) Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate fails  to pay when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, any installment payment with  respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan in an  aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount; or  (j) Invalidity of Loan Documents.  Any Loan Document, at any time after its  execution and delivery and for any reason other than as expressly permitted hereunder or thereunder  or satisfaction in full of all the Obligations, ceases to be in full force and effect as a result of any  

 

    84  action or inaction on the part of any Loan Party; or any Loan Party contests in any manner the  validity or enforceability of any Loan Document against a Loan Party; or any Loan Party denies  that it has any or further liability or obligation under any Loan Document, or purports to revoke,  terminate or rescind any Loan Document or any provision thereof; or  (k) Change of Control.  There occurs any Change of Control.  8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default.  If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing,  Administrative Agent shall, at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Lenders, take any  or all of the following actions:  (a) declare the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of any  L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions to be terminated, whereupon such commitments and  obligation shall be terminated;  (b) declare the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans, all interest accrued  and unpaid thereon, and all other amounts owing or payable hereunder or under any other Loan  Document to be immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice  of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower;  (c) require that Borrower Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations (in an amount equal  to the Minimum Collateral Amount with respect thereto); and  (d) exercise on behalf of itself, Lenders and L/C Issuers all rights and remedies  available to it, Lenders and L/C Issuers under the Loan Documents;  provided, however, that upon the occurrence of an event with respect to the Borrower described in Section  8.01(f) or Section 8.01(g), the obligation of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of L/C Issuers  to make L/C Credit Extensions shall automatically terminate, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding  Loans and all interest and other amounts as aforesaid shall automatically become due and payable, and the  obligation of Borrower to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations as aforesaid shall automatically become  effective, in each case without further act of Administrative Agent or any Lender.  8.03 Application of Funds.  After the exercise of remedies provided for in Section 8.02 (or  after the Loans have automatically become immediately due and payable and the L/C Obligations have  automatically been required to be Cash Collateralized as set forth in the proviso to Section 8.02), any  amounts received on account of the Obligations shall, subject to the provisions of Sections 2.15 and 2.16,  be applied by Administrative Agent in the following order:  First, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities, expenses and  other amounts (including fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to Administrative Agent (including  fees and time charges for attorneys who may be employees of Administrative Agent) and amounts payable  under Article III) payable to Administrative Agent in its capacity as such;  Second, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities and other  amounts (other than principal, interest and L/C Fees) payable to Lenders and L/C Issuers (including fees,  charges and disbursements of counsel to the respective Lenders and L/C Issuers (including fees and time  charges for attorneys who may be employees of any Lender or any L/C Issuer) and amounts payable under  Article III), ratably among them in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Second  payable to them;  

 

    85  Third, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting accrued and unpaid L/C Fees and  interest on the Loans, L/C Borrowings and other Obligations, ratably among Lenders, L/C Issuers and Swap  Banks in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Third payable to them;  Fourth, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting unpaid principal of the Loans,  L/C Borrowings and Guaranteed Swap Obligations, ratably among Lenders, L/C Issuers and Swap Banks  in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Fourth held by them;  Fifth, to Administrative Agent for the account of L/C Issuers, to Cash Collateralize that portion of  L/C Obligations comprised of the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit to the extent not otherwise  Cash Collateralized by Borrower pursuant to Sections 2.03 and 2.15; and  Last, the balance, if any, after all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, to Borrower  or as otherwise required by Law.  Subject to Sections 2.03(c) and 2.15, amounts used to Cash Collateralize the aggregate undrawn amount of  Letters of Credit pursuant to clause Fifth above shall be applied to satisfy drawings under such Letters of  Credit as they occur.  If any amount remains on deposit as Cash Collateral after all Letters of Credit have  either been fully drawn or expired, such remaining amount shall be applied to the other Obligations, if any,  in the order set forth above.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Guaranteed Swap Obligations shall be excluded from the application  described above if Administrative Agent has not received written notice thereof, together with such  supporting documentation as Administrative Agent may request, from the applicable Swap Bank, as the  case may be; and (b) no amount received on account of the Obligations from or for the account of any  Guarantor shall be applied to any Guaranteed Swap Obligation that is an Excluded Swap Obligation (as  defined in the Guaranty) with respect to such Guarantor.  Each Swap Bank not a party to the Credit  Agreement that has given the notice contemplated by the preceding sentence shall, by such notice, be  deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the appointment of Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms  of Article IX hereof for itself and its Affiliates as if a “Lender” party hereto.  ARTICLE IX   ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT  9.01 Appointment and Authority.  Each of Lenders and L/C Issuers hereby irrevocably  appoints Citibank to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan  Documents and authorizes Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such  powers as are delegated to Administrative Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions  and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto.  The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of  Administrative Agent, Lenders and L/C Issuers, and neither Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall have  rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions.  It is understood and agreed that the use of the  term “agent” herein or in any other Loan Documents (or any other similar term) with reference to  Administrative Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations  arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law.  Instead such term is used as a matter of market  custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between contracting parties.  9.02 Rights as a Lender.  The Person serving as Administrative Agent hereunder shall have  the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as  though it were not Administrative Agent and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise  expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as Administrative  Agent hereunder in its individual capacity.  Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend  

 

    86  money to, own securities of, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally  engage in any kind of business with Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person  were not Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to Lenders.  9.03 Exculpatory Provisions.  Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations  except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, and its duties hereunder shall be  administrative in nature.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Administrative Agent:  (a) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether  a Default has occurred and is continuing;  (b) shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any  discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by  the other Loan Documents that Administrative Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing  by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of Lenders as shall be expressly  provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents), provided that Administrative Agent shall not  be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose  Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable law,  including for the avoidance of doubt any action that may be in violation of the automatic stay under  any Debtor Relief Law or that may effect a forfeiture, modification or termination of property of a  Defaulting Lender in violation of any Debtor Relief Law; and  (c) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents,  have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating  to Borrower or any of its Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as  Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.  Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent  or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of Lenders as shall be  necessary, or as Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the  circumstances as provided in Sections 10.01 and 8.02) or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or  willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment.   Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default unless and until notice  describing such Default is given in writing to Administrative Agent by Borrower, a Lender or an L/C Issuer.  Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into  (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other  Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or  thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the  covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any  Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan  Document or any other agreement, instrument or document or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth  in Article IV or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered  to Administrative Agent.  9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent.  Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon,  and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement,  instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website  posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise  authenticated by the proper Person.  Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it  orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any  

 

    87  liability for relying thereon.  In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a  Loan, or the issuance, extension, renewal or increase of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled  to the satisfaction of a Lender or an L/C Issuer, Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is  satisfactory to such Lender or such L/C Issuer unless Administrative Agent shall have received notice to  the contrary from such Lender or such L/C Issuer prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such  Letter of Credit.  Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for Borrower),  independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not  taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.  9.05 Delegation of Duties.  Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and  exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or through any one or more  sub agents appointed by Administrative Agent.  Administrative Agent and any such sub agent may perform  any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties.   The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub agent and to the Related Parties of  Administrative Agent and any such sub agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection  with the syndication of the credit facility provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.   Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any sub-agents except  to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final and nonappealable judgment that  Administrative Agent acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the selection of such sub-agents.  9.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent.  (a) Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to Lenders,  L/C Issuers and Borrower.  Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders  shall have the right to appoint a successor, which shall be a Lender or its Affiliate or a bank with  an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States,  which successor, shall, so long as no Event of Default exists, be approved by Borrower, such  approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.  If no such successor shall have been so  appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30)  days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation (or such earlier day as  shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Resignation Effective Date”), then the retiring  Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) on behalf of Lenders and L/C Issuers,  appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above and  Borrower’s approval (if required above).  Whether or not a successor has been appointed, such  resignation shall become effective in accordance with such notice on the Resignation Effective  Date.  (b) If the Person serving as Administrative Agent is a Defaulting Lender pursuant to  clause (d) of the definition thereof, the Required Lenders may, to the extent permitted by applicable  law, by notice in writing to Borrower and such Person remove such Person as Administrative Agent  and appoint a successor, which shall be a Lender or its Affiliate or a bank with an office in the  United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States, which successor,  shall, so long as no Event of Default exists, be approved by Borrower, such approval not to be  unreasonably withheld or delayed.  If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the  Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days (or such earlier  day as shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Removal Effective Date”), then such removal  shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice on the Removal Effective Date.  (c) With effect from the Resignation Effective Date or the Removal Effective Date (as  applicable) (1) the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties  and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any  

 

    88  collateral security held by Administrative Agent on behalf of Lenders or L/C Issuers under any of  the Loan Documents, the retiring Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such collateral  security until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is appointed) and (2) except for any  indemnity payments or other amounts then owed to the retiring or removed Administrative Agent,  all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through  Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and each L/C Issuer directly, until  such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided  for above.  Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder,  such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and  duties of the retiring (or removed) Administrative Agent (other than as provided in Section 3.01(g)  and other than any rights to indemnity payments or other amounts owed to the retiring or removed  Administrative Agent as of the Resignation Effective Date or the Removal Effective Date, as  applicable), and the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its  duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents (if not already discharged  therefrom as provided above in this Section).  The fees payable by Borrower to a successor  Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed  between Borrower and such successor.  After the retiring or removed Administrative Agent’s  resignation or removal hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this  Article and Section 10.04 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring or removed  Administrative Agent, its sub agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions  taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring or removed Administrative Agent  was acting as Administrative Agent.  (d) Any resignation by Citibank as Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section shall  also constitute its resignation as an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  If Citibank resigns as an  L/C Issuer, it shall retain all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of an L/C Issuer hereunder  with respect to all Letters of Credit outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as an  L/C Issuer and all L/C Obligations with respect thereto, including the right to require Lenders to  make Base Rate Loans or fund risk participations in Unreimbursed Amounts pursuant to  Section 2.03(c).  If Citibank resigns as Swing Line Lender, it shall retain all the rights of Swing  Line Lender provided for hereunder with respect to Swing Line Loans made by it and outstanding  as of the effective date of such resignation, including the right to require Lenders to make Base  Rate Loans or fund risk participations in outstanding Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.04(c).   Upon the appointment by Borrower of a successor L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender hereunder  (which successor shall in all cases be a Lender other than a Defaulting Lender), (a) such successor  shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the  retiring L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as applicable, (b) the retiring L/C Issuer and Swing Line  Lender shall be discharged from all of their respective duties and obligations hereunder or under  the other Loan Documents, and (c) the successor L/C Issuer shall issue letters of credit in  substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make  other arrangements satisfactory to Citibank to effectively assume the obligations of Citibank with  respect to such Letters of Credit.  9.07 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders.  Each Lender and each  L/C Issuer acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon Administrative Agent or any  other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed  appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement.  Each Lender and each  L/C Issuer also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon Administrative Agent  or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall  from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under  

 

    89  or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document  furnished hereunder or thereunder.  9.08 No Other Duties, Etc.  Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, none of the  Arrangers or syndication agents listed on the cover page hereof shall have any powers, duties or  responsibilities under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, except in its capacity, as  applicable, as Administrative Agent, a Lender or an L/C Issuer hereunder.  9.09 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim.  In case of the pendency of any  proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party,  Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or L/C Obligation shall then be  due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether  Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered, by  intervention in such proceeding or otherwise  (a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing  and unpaid in respect of the Loans, L/C Obligations and all other Obligations that are owing and  unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the  claims of Lenders, L/C Issuers and Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable  compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of Lenders, L/C Issuers and Administrative  Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due Lenders, L/C Issuers and  Administrative Agent under Sections 2.03(i) and 2.03(j), 2.09 and 10.04) allowed in such judicial  proceeding; and  (b) to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any  such claims and to distribute the same;  and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such  judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and each L/C Issuer to make such payments to  Administrative Agent and, in the event that Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such  payments directly to Lenders and L/C Issuers, to pay to Administrative Agent any amount due for the  reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of Administrative Agent and its agents  and counsel, and any other amounts due Administrative Agent under Sections 2.09 and 10.04.  Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize Administrative Agent to authorize or consent to or  accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender or any L/C Issuer any plan of reorganization, arrangement,  adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations or the rights of any Lender or any L/C Issuer to  authorize Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender or any L/C Issuer in any such  proceeding.  9.10 Guaranty Matters.  Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably authorizes  Administrative Agent, at its option and in its discretion, to release any Guarantor from its obligations under  the Guaranty if such Person ceases to be a Subsidiary as a result of a transaction permitted hereunder.  Upon  request by Administrative Agent at any time, each Lender and each L/C Issuer will confirm in writing  Administrative Agent’s authority to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant  to this Section 9.10.  9.11 Erroneous Payment.  (a) If the Administrative Agent notifies a Lender, L/C Issuer, or any Person who has  received funds on behalf of a Lender or L/C Issuer, such Lender or L/C Issuer (any such Lender,  

 

    90  L/C Issuer or other recipient, a “Payment Recipient”) that the Administrative Agent has  determined in its sole discretion (whether or not after receipt of any notice under immediately  succeeding clause (b)) that any funds received by such Payment Recipient from the Administrative  Agent or any of its Affiliates were erroneously transmitted to, or otherwise erroneously or  mistakenly received by, such Payment Recipient (whether or not known to such Lender, L/C Issuer  or other Payment Recipient on its behalf)  (any such funds, whether received as a payment,  prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise, individually and  collectively, an “Erroneous Payment”) and demands the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a  portion thereof), such Erroneous Payment shall at all times remain the property of the  Administrative Agent and shall be segregated by the Payment Recipient and held in trust for the  benefit of the Administrative Agent, and such Lender or L/C Issuer shall (or, with respect to any  Payment Recipient who received such funds on its behalf, shall cause such Payment Recipient to)  promptly, but in no event later than two Business Days thereafter, return to the Administrative  Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand  was made, in Same Day Funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in  respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was  received by such Payment Recipient to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent  in Same Day Funds at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the  Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from  time to time in effect. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Payment Recipient under this  clause (a) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.  (b) Without limiting immediately preceding clause (a), each Lender or L/C Issuer, or  any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender or L/C Issuer such Lender or L/C Issuer,  hereby further agrees that if it receives a payment, prepayment or repayment (whether received as  a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise) from the  Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) (x) that is in a different amount than, or on a different  date from, that specified in a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the  Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) with respect to such payment, prepayment or  repayment, (y) that was not preceded or accompanied by a notice of payment, prepayment or  repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates), or (z) that such Lender, L/C  Issuer, or other such recipient, otherwise becomes aware was transmitted, or received, in error or  by mistake (in whole or in part) in each case:  (i) (A) in the case of immediately preceding clauses (x) or (y), an error shall  be presumed to have been made (absent written confirmation from the Administrative  Agent to the contrary) or (B) an error has been made (in the case of immediately preceding  clause (z)), in each case, with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment; and  (ii) such Lender or L/C Issuer shall (and shall cause any other recipient that  receives funds on its respective behalf to) promptly (and, in all events, within one Business  Day of its knowledge of such error) notify the Administrative Agent of its receipt of such  payment, prepayment or repayment, the details thereof (in reasonable detail) and that it is  so notifying the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 9.11(b).  (c) Each Lender or L/C Issuer hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off,  net and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender or L/C Issuer under any Loan  Document, or otherwise payable or distributable by the Administrative Agent to such Lender or  L/C Issuer from any source, against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under immediately  preceding clause (a) or under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.  

 

    91  (d) In the event that an Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) is not recovered by the  Administrative Agent for any reason, after demand therefor by the Administrative Agent in  accordance with immediately preceding clause (a), from any Lender or L/C Issuer that has received  such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) (and/or from any Payment Recipient who received  such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) on its respective behalf)  (such unrecovered amount,  an “Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency”), upon the Administrative Agent’s notice to such  Lender or L/C Issuer at any time, (i) such Lender or L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have assigned  its Loans (but not its Commitments) of the relevant class with respect to which such Erroneous  Payment was made (the “Erroneous Payment Impacted Class”) in an amount equal to the  Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (or such lesser amount as the Administrative Agent may  specify) (such assignment of the Loans (but not Commitments) of the Erroneous Payment   Impacted Class, the “Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment”) at par plus any accrued and  unpaid interest (with the assignment fee to be waived by the Administrative Agent in such  instance), and is hereby (together with the Borrower) deemed to execute and deliver an Assignment  and Assumption (or, to the extent applicable, an agreement incorporating an Assignment and  Assumption by reference pursuant to an approved electronic platform as to which the  Administrative Agent and such parties are participants) with respect to such Erroneous Payment  Deficiency Assignment, and such Lender or L/C Issuer shall deliver any Notes evidencing such  Loans to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, (ii) the Administrative Agent as the assignee  Lender shall be deemed to acquire the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, (iii) upon such  deemed acquisition, the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall become a Lender or L/C  Issuer, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment  and the assigning Lender or assigning L/C Issuer shall cease to be a Lender or L/C Issuer, as  applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, excluding,  for the avoidance of doubt, its obligations under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement  and its applicable Commitments which shall survive as to such assigning Lender or assigning L/C  Issuer and (iv) the Administrative Agent may reflect in the Register its ownership interest in the  Loans subject to the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment. The Administrative Agent may,  in its discretion, sell any Loans acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment  and upon receipt of the proceeds of such sale, the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by  the applicable Lender or L/C Issuer shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale of such Loan  (or portion thereof), and the Administrative Agent shall retain all other rights, remedies and claims  against such Lender or L/C Issuer (and/or against any recipient that receives funds on its respective  behalf). For the avoidance of doubt, no Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment will reduce the  Commitments of any Lender or L/C Issuer and such Commitments shall remain available in  accordance with the terms of this Agreement.  In addition, each party hereto agrees that, except to  the extent that the Administrative Agent has sold a Loan (or portion thereof) acquired pursuant to  an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and irrespective of whether the Administrative  Agent may be equitably subrogated, the Administrative Agent shall be contractually subrogated to  all the rights and interests of the applicable Lender or L/C Issuer under the Loan Documents with  respect to each Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (the “Erroneous Payment Subrogation  Rights”).  (e) The parties hereto agree that an Erroneous Payment shall not pay, prepay, repay,  discharge or otherwise satisfy any Obligations owed by the Borrower or any other Loan Party,  except, in each case, to the extent such Erroneous Payment is, and solely with respect to the amount  of such Erroneous Payment that is, comprised of funds received by the Administrative Agent from  (or on behalf of) the Borrower or any other Loan Party.  (f) To the extent permitted by applicable law, no Payment Recipient shall assert any  right or claim to an Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives, and is deemed to waive, any claim,  

 

    92  counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or  counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payment received,  including without limitation waiver of any defense based on “discharge for value” or any similar  doctrine.  (g) Each party’s obligations, agreements and waivers under this Section 9.11 shall  survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any transfer of rights or  obligations by, or the replacement of, a Lender or L/C Issuer, the termination of the Commitments  and/or the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations (or any portion thereof) under any  Loan Document.  ARTICLE X   MISCELLANEOUS  10.01 Amendments, Etc.  No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any  other Loan Document, and no consent to any departure by Borrower or any other Loan Party therefrom,  shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Required Lenders and Borrower or the applicable Loan  Party, as the case may be, and acknowledged by Administrative Agent, and each such waiver or consent  shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided,  however, that no such amendment, waiver or consent shall:  (a) waive any condition set forth in Section 4.01 without the written consent of each  Lender;  (b) extend or increase the Commitment of any Lender (or reinstate any Commitment  terminated pursuant to Section 8.02) without the written consent of such Lender;  (c) postpone any date fixed by this Agreement or any other Loan Document for any  payment (excluding mandatory prepayments) of principal, interest, fees or other amounts due to  Lenders (or any of them) hereunder or under any other Loan Document without the written consent  of each Lender directly affected thereby;  (d) reduce the principal of, or the rate of interest specified herein on, any Loan or  L/C Borrowing, or (subject to clause (iv) of the second proviso to this Section 10.01) any fees or  other amounts payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document without the written consent  of each Lender directly affected thereby; provided, however, that only the consent of the Required  Lenders shall be necessary (i) to amend the definition of “Default Rate” or to waive any obligation  of Borrower to pay interest at the Default Rate or (ii) to amend any financial covenant hereunder  (or any defined term used therein) even if the effect of such amendment would be to reduce the rate  of interest on any Loan or L/C Borrowing or to reduce any fee payable hereunder;  (e) change Section 2.13 or Section 8.03 in a manner that would alter the pro rata  sharing of payments required thereby without the written consent of each Lender;  (f) amend the definition of “Alternative Currency” without the consent of  Administrative Agent and L/C Issuers;  (g) change any provision of this Section or the definition of “Required Lenders” or  any other provision hereof specifying the number or percentage of Lenders required to amend,  waive or otherwise modify any rights hereunder or make any determination or grant any consent  hereunder, without the written consent of each Lender; or  

 

    93  (h) release all or substantially all of the value of the Guaranty without the written  consent of each Lender, except to the extent the release of any Guarantor is permitted pursuant to  Section 9.10 (in which case such release may be made by Administrative Agent acting alone);  and, provided further, that (i) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by  L/C Issuers in addition to Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of L/C Issuers under this  Agreement or any Issuer Document relating to any Letter of Credit issued or to be issued by it; (ii) no  amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by Swing Line Lender in addition to  Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of Swing Line Lender under this Agreement; (iii) no  amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by Administrative Agent in addition to  Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of Administrative Agent under this Agreement or any  other Loan Document; (iv) the Citibank Fee Letter may be amended, or rights or privileges thereunder  waived, in a writing executed only by the parties thereto; and (v) if Administrative Agent and Borrower  shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical or administrative nature  in the Loan Documents, then Administrative Agent and Borrower shall be permitted to amend such  provision without further action or consent of any other party if the same is not objected to in writing by  the Required Lenders to Administrative Agent within five (5) Business Days following receipt of notice  thereof.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no Defaulting Lender shall have any right to  approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent hereunder (and any amendment, waiver or  consent which by its terms requires the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender may be effected with  the consent of the applicable Lenders other than Defaulting Lenders), except that (x) the Commitment of  any Defaulting Lender may not be increased or extended without the consent of such Lender and (y) any  waiver, amendment or modification requiring the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender that by its  terms affects any Defaulting Lender disproportionately adversely relative to other affected Lenders shall  require the consent of such Defaulting Lender.  10.02 Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication.  (a) Notices Generally.  Except in the case of notices and other communications  expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in subsection (b) below), all  notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by  hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by facsimile as  follows, and all notices and other communications expressly permitted hereunder to be given by  telephone shall be made to the applicable telephone number, as follows:  (i) if to Borrower or any other Loan Party, Administrative Agent, an  L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, to the address, facsimile number, electronic mail address  or telephone number specified for such Person on Schedule 10.02; and  (ii) if to any other Lender, to the address, facsimile number, electronic mail  address or telephone number specified in its Administrative Questionnaire (including, as  appropriate, notices delivered solely to the Person designated by a Lender on its  Administrative Questionnaire then in effect for the delivery of notices that may contain  material non-public information relating to Borrower).  Notices and other communications sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or  registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices and other communications sent  by facsimile shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business  hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business  Day for the recipient).  Notices and other communications delivered through electronic communications to  the extent provided in subsection (b) below, shall be effective as provided in such subsection (b).  

 

    94  (b) Electronic Communications.  Notices and other communications to Lenders and  L/C Issuers hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including  e-mail, FpML messaging and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by  Administrative Agent provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or any  L/C Issuer pursuant to Article II if such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as applicable, has notified  Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic  communication.  Administrative Agent, the Swing Line Lender, any L/C Issuer or Borrower may  each, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by  electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it, provided, further that approval  of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.  Unless Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other communications sent to an  e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgement from the  intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other  written acknowledgement), and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website  shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as  described in the foregoing clause (i) of notification that such notice or communication is available and  identifying the website address therefor; provided that, for both clauses (i) and (ii), if such notice, email or  other communication is not sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice, email or  communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next business day for  the recipient.  (c) The Platform.  THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS  AVAILABLE”.  THE AGENT PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) DO NOT WARRANT THE  ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE ADEQUACY OF  THE PLATFORM, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN OR  OMISSIONS FROM BORROWER MATERIALS.  NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,  EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF  MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT  OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER CODE DEFECTS,  IS MADE BY ANY AGENT PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH BORROWER MATERIALS OR  THE PLATFORM.  In no event shall Administrative Agent or any of its Related Parties  (collectively, the “Agent Parties”) have any liability to Borrower, any Lender, any L/C Issuer or  any other Person for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses of any kind (whether in tort,  contract or otherwise) arising out of Borrower’s, any Loan Party’s or Administrative Agent’s  transmission of Borrower Materials or notices through the Platform, any other electronic platform  or electronic messaging service, or through the Internet.  (d) Change of Address, Etc.  Each of Borrower, Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers  and Swing Line Lender may change its address, facsimile or telephone number for notices and  other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto.  Each other Lender may  change its address, facsimile or telephone number for notices and other communications hereunder  by notice to Borrower, Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and Swing Line Lender.  In addition,  each Lender agrees to notify Administrative Agent from time to time to ensure that Administrative  Agent has on record (i) an effective address, contact name, telephone number, facsimile number  and electronic mail address to which notices and other communications may be sent and  (ii) accurate wire instructions for such Lender.  Furthermore, each Public Lender agrees to cause at  least one individual at or on behalf of such Public Lender to at all times have selected the “Private  Side Information” or similar designation on the content declaration screen of the Platform in order  to enable such Public Lender or its delegate, in accordance with such Public Lender’s compliance  procedures and applicable Law, including United States Federal and state securities Laws, to make  

 

    95  reference to Borrower Materials that are not made available through the “Public Side Information”  portion of the Platform and that may contain material non-public information with respect to  Borrower or its securities for purposes of United States Federal or state securities laws.  (e) Reliance by Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and Lenders.  Administrative  Agent, L/C Issuers and Lenders shall be entitled to rely and act upon any notices (including  telephonic notices, Committed Loan Notices, L/C Applications and Swing Line Loan Notices)  purportedly given by or on behalf of Borrower even if (i) such notices were not made in a manner  specified herein, were incomplete or were not preceded or followed by any other form of notice  specified herein, or (ii) the terms thereof, as understood by the recipient, varied from any  confirmation thereof.  Borrower shall indemnify Administrative Agent, each L/C Issuer, each  Lender and the Related Parties of each of them from all losses, costs, expenses and liabilities  resulting from the reliance by such Person on each notice purportedly given by or on behalf of  Borrower.  All telephonic notices to and other telephonic communications with Administrative  Agent may be recorded by Administrative Agent, and each of the parties hereto hereby consents to  such recording.  10.03 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement.  No failure by any Lender, any  L/C Issuer or Administrative Agent to exercise, and no delay by any such Person in exercising, any right,  remedy, power or privilege hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof;  nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any  other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.  The rights,  remedies, powers and privileges herein provided, and provided under each other Loan Document, are  cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, the  authority to enforce rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents against the Loan  Parties or any of them shall be vested exclusively in, and all actions and proceedings at law in connection  with such enforcement shall be instituted and maintained exclusively by, Administrative Agent in  accordance with Section 8.02 for the benefit of all Lenders and L/C Issuers; provided, however, that the  foregoing shall not prohibit (a) Administrative Agent from exercising on its own behalf the rights and  remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as Administrative Agent) hereunder and under the  other Loan Documents, (b) any L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender from exercising the rights and remedies  that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as an L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be)  hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (c) any Lender from exercising setoff rights in accordance  with Section 10.08 (subject to the terms of Section 2.13), or (d) any Lender from filing proofs of claim or  appearing and filing pleadings on its own behalf during the pendency of a proceeding relative to any Loan  Party under any Debtor Relief Law; and provided, further, that if at any time there is no Person acting as  Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, then (i) the Required Lenders shall  have the rights otherwise ascribed to Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 8.02 and (ii) in addition to  the matters set forth in clauses (b), (c) and (d) of the preceding proviso and subject to Section 2.13, any  Lender may, with the consent of the Required Lenders, enforce any rights and remedies available to it and  as authorized by the Required Lenders.  10.04 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver.  (a) Costs and Expenses.  Borrower shall pay (i) all reasonable out of pocket expenses  incurred by Administrative Agent and its Affiliates (including the reasonable fees, charges and  disbursements of counsel for Administrative Agent), in connection with the syndication of the  credit facility provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and  administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications  

 

    96  or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby  or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by  L/C Issuers in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of  Credit or any demand for payment thereunder and (iii) all out of pocket expenses incurred by  Administrative Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer (including the fees, charges and disbursements  of any counsel for Administrative Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer), and shall pay all fees and  time charges for outside counsel of of Administrative Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer, in  connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights (A) in connection with this Agreement  and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section, or (B) in connection with  the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such out of pocket expenses  incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of  Credit; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary, such obligations of Borrower shall  be limited, (i) in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the fees, disbursements and other charges  of one primary counsel to the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuers and the Lenders, taken as a  whole (and, if reasonably necessary, one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction as may be  necessary or advisable in the judgment of the Administrative Agent, and in the case of an actual  conflict of interest, one additional counsel to each similarly situated group of affected Lenders,  taken as a whole)) and (ii) in the case of other consultants and advisers, limited to the fees and  expenses of such persons approved by Borrower.  (b) Indemnification by Borrower.  Borrower shall indemnify Administrative Agent  (and any sub-agent thereof), each Lender and each L/C Issuer, and each Related Party of any of the  foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each  Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses  (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for any Indemnitee), and shall  indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee from all fees and time charges and disbursements  for legal counsel, incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any Indemnitee by any Person  (including Borrower or any other Loan Party) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of  (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or  instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their  respective obligations hereunder or thereunder, the consummation of the transactions contemplated  hereby or thereby, or, in the case of Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof) and its  Related Parties only, the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents  (including in respect of any matters addressed in Section 3.01), (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or  the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by an L/C Issuer to honor  a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such  demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged  presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by Borrower  or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Liability related in any way to Borrower or any of  its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding  relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, whether  brought by a third party or by Borrower or any other Loan Party, and regardless of whether any  Indemnitee is a party thereto, IN ALL CASES, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY OR ARISING,  IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OUT OF THE COMPARATIVE, CONTRIBUTORY OR SOLE  NEGLIGENCE OF THE INDEMNITEE; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any  Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related  expenses (x) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable  judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee or  as a result of a material breach by such Indemnitee of is obligations under this Agreement or  (y) result from a claim brought by Borrower or any other Loan Party against an Indemnitee for  breach in bad faith of such Indemnitee’s obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document,  

 

    97  if Borrower or such Loan Party has obtained a final and nonappealable judgment in its favor on  such claim as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided, further that  notwithstanding anything to the contrary, such obligations of Borrower shall be limited, (i) in the  case of legal fees and expenses, to the fees, disbursements and other charges of one primary counsel  to the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Lenders, taken as a whole (and, if reasonably  necessary, one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction as may be necessary or advisable in the  judgment of the Administrative Agent, and in the case of an actual conflict of interest, one  additional counsel to each similarly situated group of affected Lenders, taken as a whole)) and (ii)  in the case of other consultants and advisers, limited to the fees and expenses of such persons  approved by Borrower.  Without limiting the provisions of Section 3.01(c), this Section 10.04(b)  shall not apply with respect to Taxes other than any Taxes that represent losses, claims, damages,  etc.  arising from any non-Tax claim.  (c) Reimbursement by Lenders.  To the extent that Borrower for any reason fails to  pay any amount required under subsection (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by it to  Administrative Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the applicable L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender or  any Related Party of any of the foregoing, each Lender severally agrees to pay to Administrative  Agent (or any such sub-agent), such L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender or such Related Party, as the  case may be, such Lender’s pro rata share (determined as of the time that the applicable  unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought based on each Lender’s share of the Total  Credit Exposure at such time) of such unpaid amount (including any such unpaid amount in respect  of a claim asserted by such Lender), provided, further that, the unreimbursed expense or  indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by  or asserted against Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), any L/C Issuer or Swing Line  Lender in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of the foregoing acting for  Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), such L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender in connection  with such capacity.  The obligations of Lenders under this subsection (c) are subject to the  provisions of Section 2.12(d).  (d) Waiver of Consequential Damages, Etc.  To the fullest extent permitted by  applicable law, none of the parties hereto shall assert, and hereby waives, and acknowledges that  no other Person shall have, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special,  indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of,  in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement  or instrument contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or  Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof.  No Indemnitee referred to in subsection (b)  above shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any  information or other materials distributed to such unintended recipients by such Indemnitee through  telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this  Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby other  than for direct or actual damages resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such  Indemnitee as determined by a final and nonappealable judgment of a court of competent  jurisdiction.  (e) Payments.  All amounts due under this Section shall be payable promptly after  written demand therefor.  (f) Survival.  The agreements in this Section and the indemnity provisions of  Section 10.02(e) shall survive the resignation of Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer and Swing  Line Lender, the replacement of any Lender, the termination of the Aggregate Commitments and  the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all the other Obligations.  

 

    98  10.05 Payments Set Aside.  To the extent that any payment by or on behalf of Borrower is made  to Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer or any Lender, or Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer or any  Lender exercises its right of setoff, and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is  subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including pursuant  to any settlement entered into by Administrative Agent, such L/C Issuer or such Lender in its discretion) to  be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party, in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor  Relief Law or otherwise, then (a) to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally  intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not  been made or such setoff had not occurred, and (b) each Lender and each L/C Issuer severally agrees to pay  to Administrative Agent upon demand its applicable share (without duplication) of any amount so recovered  from or repaid by Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such  payment is made at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate from time to time in effect.  The  obligations of Lenders and L/C Issuers under clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall survive the payment  in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.  10.06 Successors and Assigns.  (a) Successors and Assigns Generally.  The provisions of this Agreement shall be  binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and  assigns permitted hereby, except that neither Borrower nor any other Loan Party may assign or  otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of  Administrative Agent and each Lender and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of its  rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of  subsection (b) of this Section, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of  subsection (d) of this Section, or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject  to the restrictions of subsection (e) of this Section (and any other attempted assignment or transfer  by any party hereto shall be null and void).  Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall  be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors  and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in subsection (d) of this Section  and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of Administrative  Agent, L/C Issuers and Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason  of this Agreement.  (b) Assignments by Lenders.  Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more  assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a  portion of its Commitment and the Loans (including for purposes of this subsection (b),  participations in L/C Obligations and in Swing Line Loans) at the time owing to it); provided that  any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:  (i) Minimum Amounts.  (A) in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the  assigning Lender’s Commitment and/or the Loans at the time owing to it or  contemporaneous assignments to related Approved Funds that equal at least the  amount specified in paragraph (b)(i)(B) of this Section in the aggregate or in the  case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund,  no minimum amount need be assigned; and  (B) in any case not described in subsection (b)(i)(A) of this Section,  the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans  outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the  

 

    99  principal outstanding balance of the Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each  such assignment, determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with  respect to such assignment is delivered to Administrative Agent or, if “Trade Date”  is specified in the Assignment and Assumption, as of the Trade Date, shall not be  less than $5,000,000, in the case of any assignment, unless each of Administrative  Agent and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing,  Borrower otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld  or delayed).  (ii) Proportionate Amounts.  Each partial assignment shall be made as an  assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under  this Agreement with respect to the Loans or the Commitment assigned, except that this  clause (ii) shall not apply to Swing Line Lender’s rights and obligations in respect of Swing  Line Loans;  (iii) Required Consents.  No consent shall be required for any assignment  except to the extent required by subsection (b)(i)(B) of this Section and, in addition:  (A) the written consent of Borrower (such consent not to be  unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required unless (1) an Event of Default  has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment or (2) such  assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund; provided  that, other than any such assignment to a Disqualified Institution, Borrower shall  be deemed to have given its consent five (5) Business Days after the date written  notice thereof has been delivered to Borrower by the assigning Lender (through  Administrative Agent) unless such consent is expressly refused by Borrower prior  to such fifth (5th) Business Day; provided, further that, notwithstanding the  foregoing, no assignment shall be made to any Disqualified Institution without  prior written consent of the Borrower in its sole discretion, and the Borrower may  withhold its consent to any assignment to any Disqualified Institutions or any  Person that is not a Disqualified Institution but is known by the Borrower to be an  Affiliate of a Disqualified Institution regardless of whether such person is  reasonably identifiable as an Affiliate of a Disqualified Institution;  (B) the consent of Administrative Agent (such consent not to be  unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for assignments if such  assignment is to a Person that is not a Lender with a Commitment, an Affiliate of  such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender; and  (C) the consent of L/C Issuers and Swing Line Lender shall be  required for any assignment.  (iv) Assignment and Assumption.  The parties to each assignment shall  execute and deliver to Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, together with  a processing and recordation fee in the amount of $3,500; provided, however, that  Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive such processing and  recordation fee in the case of any assignment.  The assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall  deliver to Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire.  (v) No Assignment to Certain Persons.  Notwithstanding anything to the  contrary herein, no such assignment shall be made (A) to Borrower or any of Borrower’s  

 

    100  Affiliates or Subsidiaries, (B) to any Defaulting Lender or any of its Subsidiaries, or any  Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing  Persons described in this clause (B), (C) to a natural Person or a holding company,  investment vehicle, or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural  Person, or (D) without the Borrower’s prior written consent in its sole discretion, any  Disqualified Institution.  (vi) Certain Additional Payments.  In connection with any assignment of  rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment shall be  effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the  parties to the assignment shall make such additional payments to Administrative Agent in  an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be  outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other  compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of Borrower and Administrative  Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Loans previously requested but not funded by the  Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby  irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such  Defaulting Lender to Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer or any Lender hereunder (and  interest accrued thereon) and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of  all Loans and participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans in accordance with  its Applicable Percentage.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment  of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective under  applicable Law without compliance with the provisions of this paragraph, then the  assignee of such interest shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this  Agreement until such compliance occurs.  Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by Administrative Agent pursuant to subsection (c) of this  Section, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption, the assignee  thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment  and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning  Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be  released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption  covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease  to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04, 3.05, and 10.04  with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment; provided,  that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no assignment by a Defaulting  Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s  having been a Defaulting Lender.  Upon request, Borrower (at its expense) shall execute and deliver a Note  to the assignee Lender.  Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this  Agreement that does not comply with this subsection shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a  sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with subsection (d) of  this Section.  (c) Register.  Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of  Borrower (and such agency being solely for tax purposes), shall maintain at Administrative Agent’s  Office a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it (or the equivalent thereof in  electronic form) and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of Lenders, and the  Commitments of, and principal amounts (and stated interest) of the Loans and L/C Obligations  owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “Register”).  The entries  in the Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and Borrower, Administrative Agent and  Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof  

 

    101  as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement.  The Register shall be available for  inspection by Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon  reasonable prior notice.  (d) Participations.  Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to,  Borrower or Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural Person, a  Disqualified Institutions, a Defaulting Lender or Borrower or any of Borrower’s Affiliates or  Subsidiaries) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations  under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans (including  such Lender’s participations in L/C Obligations and/or Swing Line Loans) owing to it); provided  that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender  shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations  and (iii) Borrower, Administrative Agent, Lenders and L/C Issuers shall continue to deal solely and  directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this  Agreement.  For the avoidance of doubt, each Lender shall be responsible for the indemnity under  Section 10.04(c) without regard to the existence of any participation.  Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide  that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment,  modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument  may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment,  waiver or other modification described in the first proviso to Section 10.01 that affects such Participant.   Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04 and 3.05 to the  same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to subsection (b) of  this Section (it being understood that the documentation required under Section 3.01(e) shall be delivered  to the Lender who sells the participation) to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its  interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section; provided, further that such Participant  (A) agrees to be subject to the provisions of Sections 3.06 and 10.13 as if it were an assignee under  paragraph (b) of this Section and (B) shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under  Sections 3.01 or 3.04, with respect to any participation, than the Lender from whom it acquired the  applicable participation would have been entitled to receive, except to the extent such entitlement to receive  a greater payment results from a Change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable  participation.  Each Lender that sells a participation agrees, at Borrower’s request and expense, to use  reasonable efforts to cooperate with Borrower to effectuate the provisions of Section 3.06 with respect to  any Participant.  To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of  Section 10.08 as though it were a Lender; provided, further that such Participant agrees to be subject to  Section 2.13 as though it were a Lender.  Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this  purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of Borrower, maintain a register on which it enters the name and address  of each Participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each Participant’s interest in the Loans  or other obligations under the Loan Documents (the “Participant Register”); provided, further no Lender  shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register (including the identity of  any Participant or any information relating to a Participant’s interest in any commitments, loans, letters of  credit or its other obligations under any Loan Document) to any Person except to the extent that such  disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in  registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations.  The entries in the  Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each Person  whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of  this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.  For the avoidance of doubt, Administrative  Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) shall have no responsibility for maintaining a Participant  Register.  

 

    102  (e) Certain Pledges.  Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest  in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement (including under its Note, if any) to secure  obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal  Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of  its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party  hereto.  (f) Resignation as L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender after Assignment.    (i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time  Citibank assigns all of its Commitment and Committed Loans pursuant to subsection (b)  above, Citibank may, upon thirty (30) days’ notice to Borrower, resign as Swing Line  Lender.  In the event of any such resignation as Swing Line Lender, Borrower shall be  entitled to appoint from among Lenders a successor Swing Line Lender hereunder;  provided, however, that no failure by Borrower to appoint any such successor shall affect  the resignation of Citibank as Swing Line Lender.  If Citibank resigns as Swing Line  Lender, it shall retain all the rights of Swing Line Lender provided for hereunder with  respect to Swing Line Loans made by it and outstanding as of the effective date of such  resignation, including the right to require Lenders to make Base Rate Committed Loans or  fund risk participations in outstanding Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.04(c).   Upon the appointment of a successor Swing Line Lender, such successor shall succeed to  and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Swing  Line Lender.  (ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time  any Lender that is an L/C Issuer assigns all of its Commitment and Committed Loans  pursuant to subsection (b) above, such Lender may, upon thirty (30) days’ notice to  Borrower and Lenders, resign as an L/C Issuer.  In the event of any such resignation as an  L/C Issuer, Borrower shall be entitled to appoint from among Lenders a successor  L/C Issuer hereunder; provided, however, that no failure by Borrower to appoint any such  successor shall affect the resignation of such Lender as an L/C Issuer.  If any Lender resigns  as an L/C Issuer, it shall retain all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of an L/C Issuer  hereunder with respect to all Letters of Credit outstanding as of the effective date of its  resignation as an L/C Issuer and all L/C Obligations with respect thereto (including the  right to require Lenders to make Base Rate Committed Loans or fund risk participations in  Unreimbursed Amounts pursuant to Section 2.03(c)).  Upon the appointment of a successor  L/C Issuer, (x) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights,  powers, privileges and duties of the retiring L/C Issuer, and (y) the successor L/C Issuer  shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at  the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to such retiring L/C  Issuer to effectively assume the obligations of such L/C Issuer with respect to such Letters  of Credit.  10.07 Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality.  Each of Administrative Agent,  Lenders and L/C Issuers agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except  that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates, its auditors and its Related Parties (it being  understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of  such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential), (b) to the extent required or  requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over such Person or its Related Parties  (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners),  (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process,  

 

    103  (d) to any other party hereto, (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any  other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document  or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions  substantially the same as those of this Section, to (i) any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective  assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement or (ii) any actual or  prospective party (or its Related Parties) to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments  are to be made by reference to Borrower and its obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder, (g) on  a confidential basis to (i) any rating agency in connection with rating Borrower or its Subsidiaries or the  credit facility provided hereunder or (ii) the CUSIP Service Bureau or any similar agency in connection  with the issuance and monitoring of CUSIP numbers or other market identifiers with respect to the credit  facility provided hereunder, (h) with the consent of Borrower or (i) to the extent such Information  (x) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section or any agreement described  in the immediately preceding clause (f) or (y) becomes available to Administrative Agent, any Lender, any  L/C Issuer or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than Borrower.   For purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from Borrower or any  Subsidiary relating to Borrower or any Subsidiary or any of their respective businesses, other than any such  information that is available to Administrative Agent, any Lender or any L/C Issuer on a nonconfidential  basis prior to disclosure by Borrower or any Subsidiary, provided that, in the case of information received  from Borrower or any Subsidiary after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of  delivery as confidential.  Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in  this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised  the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to  its own confidential information.  Each of Administrative Agent, Lenders and L/C Issuers acknowledges  that (a) the Information may include material non-public information concerning Borrower or a Subsidiary,  as the case may be, (b) it has developed compliance procedures regarding the use of material non-public  information and (c) it will handle such material non-public information in accordance with applicable Law,  including United States Federal and state securities Laws.  In addition, Administrative Agent and the  Lenders may disclose the existence of this Agreement and information about this Agreement to market data  collectors, similar service providers to the lending industry and service providers to Administrative Agent  and the Lenders in connection with the administration of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents and  the Commitments.  10.08 Right of Setoff.  If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender,  each L/C Issuer and each of their respective Affiliates is hereby authorized at any time and from time to  time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or  special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations  (in whatever currency) at any time owing by such Lender, such L/C Issuer or any such Affiliate to or for  the credit or the account of Borrower or any other Loan Party against any and all of the obligations of  Borrower or such Loan Party now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Loan Document  to such Lender or such L/C Issuer or their respective Affiliates, irrespective of whether or not such Lender,  such L/C Issuer or Affiliate shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document  and although such obligations of Borrower or such Loan Party may be contingent or unmatured or are owed  to a branch, office or Affiliate of such Lender or such L/C Issuer different from the branch, office or  Affiliate holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness; provided, that in the event that any  Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over  immediately to Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of  Section 2.16 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other  funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and Lenders, and (y) the  Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable  detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff.  The  rights of each Lender, each L/C Issuer and their respective Affiliates under this Section are in addition to  

 

    104  other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Lender, such L/C Issuer or their  respective Affiliates may have.  Each Lender and each L/C Issuer agrees to notify Borrower and  Administrative Agent promptly after any such setoff and application, provided that the failure to give such  notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application.  10.09 Interest Rate Limitation.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any  Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents shall not exceed the  maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by applicable Law (the “Maximum Rate”).  If  Administrative Agent or any Lender shall receive interest in an amount that exceeds the Maximum Rate,  the excess interest shall be applied to the principal of the Loans or, if it exceeds such unpaid principal,  refunded to Borrower.  In determining whether the interest contracted for, charged, or received by  Administrative Agent or a Lender exceeds the Maximum Rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted  by applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an expense, fee, or premium rather  than interest, (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof, and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate,  and spread in equal or unequal parts the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated term of the  Obligations hereunder.  10.10 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness.  This Agreement may be executed in  counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an  original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract.  This Agreement, the other  Loan Documents, and any separate letter agreements with respect to fees payable to Administrative Agent  or L/C Issuers, constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and  supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter  hereof.  Except as provided in Section 4.01, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been  executed by Administrative Agent and when Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof  that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto.  Delivery of an executed  counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic imaging means (e.g. “pdf”  or “tif”) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.  10.11 Survival of Representations and Warranties.  All representations and warranties made  hereunder and in any other Loan Document or other document delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or in  connection herewith or therewith shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and thereof.  Such  representations and warranties have been or will be relied upon by Administrative Agent and each Lender,  regardless of any investigation made by Administrative Agent or any Lender or on their behalf and  notwithstanding that Administrative Agent or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default  at the time of any Credit Extension, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as any Loan or any  other Obligation hereunder shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied or any Letter of Credit shall remain  outstanding.  10.12 Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents is held to  be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, (a) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions  of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall not be affected or impaired thereby and (b) the  parties shall endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions  with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid  or unenforceable provisions.  The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate or  render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.  Without limiting the foregoing provisions  of this Section 10.12, if and to the extent that the enforceability of any provisions in this Agreement relating  to Defaulting Lenders shall be limited by Debtor Relief Laws, as determined in good faith by Administrative  Agent, L/C Issuers or Swing Line Lender, as applicable, then such provisions shall be deemed to be in  effect only to the extent not so limited.  

 

    105  10.13 Replacement of Lenders.  If Borrower is entitled to replace a Lender pursuant to the  provisions of Section 3.06, or if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender or a Non-Consenting Lender, then  Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and Administrative Agent, require  such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions  contained in, and consents required by, Section 10.06), all of its interests, rights (other than its existing  rights to payments pursuant to Sections 3.01 and 3.04) and obligations under this Agreement and the related  Loan Documents to an Eligible Assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another  Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment), provided that:  (a) Borrower shall have paid to Administrative Agent the assignment fee (if any)  specified in Section 10.06(b);  (b) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding  principal of its Loans and L/C Advances, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other  amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (including any amounts  under Section 3.05) from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued  interest and fees) or Borrower (in the case of all other amounts);  (c) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under  Section 3.04 or payments required to be made pursuant to Section 3.01, such assignment will result  in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter;  (d) such assignment does not conflict with applicable Laws; and  (e) in the case of an assignment resulting from a Lender becoming a Non-Consenting  Lender, the applicable assignee shall have consented to the applicable amendment, waiver or  consent.  A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a  result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling Borrower to require such  assignment and delegation cease to apply.  10.14 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.   (a) GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY,  AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  (b) SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION.  BORROWER AND EACH OTHER  LOAN PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS, FOR ITSELF AND  ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE  STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK COUNTY AND OF THE UNITED STATES  DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND ANY  APPELLATE COURT FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING  ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN  DOCUMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT, AND  EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES  THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE  HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH NEW YORK STATE COURT OR, TO THE FULLEST  EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN SUCH FEDERAL COURT.  EACH OF  THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR  PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER  

 

    106  JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED  BY LAW.  NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT  SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY L/C ISSUER MAY  OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS  AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AGAINST BORROWER OR ANY  OTHER LOAN PARTY OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.  (c) WAIVER OF VENUE.  BORROWER AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY  IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT  PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR  HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING  ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN  DOCUMENT IN ANY COURT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH (b) OF THIS SECTION.   EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST  EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT  FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH  COURT.  (d) SERVICE OF PROCESS.  EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY  CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN  SECTION 10.02.  NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY  PARTY HERETO TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY  APPLICABLE LAW.  10.15 Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury.  EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY  WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY  HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY  ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT  OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON  CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY).  EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT  NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED,  EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF  LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT  IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS  AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE  MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.  10.16 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility.  In connection with all aspects of each  transaction contemplated hereby, Borrower acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the credit facility provided  for hereunder and any related arranging or other services in connection therewith (including in connection  with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document) are an  arm’s-length commercial transaction between Borrower, on the one hand, and Administrative Agent and  Lenders, on the other hand, and Borrower is capable of evaluating and understanding and understands and  accepts the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan  Documents (including any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or thereof), (ii) in connection  with the process leading to such transaction, each of Administrative Agent and Lenders is and has been  acting solely as a principal and is not the financial advisor, agent or fiduciary for Borrower or any of its  Affiliates, stockholders, creditors or employees or any other Person, (iii) neither Administrative Agent nor  any Lender has assumed or will assume an advisory, agency or fiduciary responsibility in favor of Borrower  with respect to any of the transactions contemplated hereby or the process leading thereto, including with  respect to any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document (irrespective  

 

    107  of whether Administrative Agent or any Lender has advised or is currently advising Borrower or any of its  Affiliates on other matters) and neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender has any obligation to  Borrower or any of its Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those  obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, (iv) Agent, Lenders and their  respective Affiliates may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from  those of Borrower and its Affiliates, and neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender has any obligation  to disclose any of such interests by virtue of any advisory, agency or fiduciary relationship, and  (v) Administrative Agent and Lenders have not provided and will not provide any legal, accounting,  regulatory or tax advice with respect to any of the transactions contemplated hereby (including any  amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document) and Borrower has  consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent it has deemed appropriate.   Borrower hereby waives and releases, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claims that it may have  against Administrative Agent or any Lender with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or  fiduciary duty.  10.17 Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents.  The words  “execute”, “execution”, “signed”, “signature”, and words of like import in or related to any document to be  signed in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (including without  limitation Assignment and Assumptions, amendments or in any amendment or other modifications,  Committed Loan Notices, Swing Line Loan Notices, waivers and consents) shall be deemed to include  electronic signatures, the electronic matching of assignment terms and contract formations on electronic  platforms approved by Administrative Agent, or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which  shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a  paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable  law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York  State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform  Electronic Transactions Act; provided that notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary  Administrative Agent is under no obligation to agree to accept electronic signatures in any form or in any  format unless expressly agreed to by Administrative Agent pursuant to procedures approved by it.  10.18 USA PATRIOT Act.  Each Lender that is subject to the Act (as hereinafter defined) and  Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies Borrower that pursuant to  the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001))  (the “Act”), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies Borrower, which  information includes the name and address of Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender  or Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify Borrower in accordance with the Act.  Borrower shall,  promptly following a request by Administrative Agent or any Lender, provide all documentation and other  information that Administrative Agent or such Lender requests in order to comply with its ongoing  obligations under applicable “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations,  including the Act.  10.19 Time of the Essence.  Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents.  10.20 ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN  DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT  BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT  ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES.  THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS  AMONG THE PARTIES.  10.21 Acknowledgment Regarding Any Supported QFCs .  To the extent that the Loan  Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for any Swap Contract or any other  

 

    108  agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support”, and each such QFC, a  “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of  the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the  Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated  thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit  Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported  QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States  or any other state of the United States):  (a) In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered  Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of  such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation  in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing  such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the  same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the  Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in  property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event  a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under  a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise  apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such  Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be  exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents  were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation  of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to  a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a  Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.  (b) As used in this Section 10.21, the following terms have the following meanings:    “BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined under, and  interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.    “Covered Entity” means any of the following:  (i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined  in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (ii) a “covered bank” as that term is  defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (iii) a “covered FSI” as that  term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).   “Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in  accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.   “QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be  interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).   10.22 Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions.  Solely  to the extent any Lender or any L/C Issuer that is an Affected Financial Institution is a party to this  Agreement and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement,  arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of  any Lender or any L/C Issuer that is an Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to  the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the Write-Down and Conversion Powers of the  applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:  

 

    109  (a) the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable  Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder which may be payable to it by any  Lender or any L/C Issuer that is an Affected Financial Institution; and  (b) the effects of any Bail-In Action on any such liability, including, if applicable:  (i) a reduction in full or in part or cancellation of any such liability;  (ii) a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or other  instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or  a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares  or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect  to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or  (c) the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the  Write-Down and Conversion Powers of any applicable Resolution Authority.  [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK;  SIGNATURE PAGE(S) TO FOLLOW.]    

 

   1 Schedule 1.01   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of  the date first above written.   AZZ INC.     By: /s/ Thomas E. Ferguson    Name: Thomas E. Ferguson   Title: President & Chief Executive  Officer     

 

   2 Schedule 1.01   ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:  CITIBANK, N.A.,   as Administrative Agent     By: /s/ Christine Keating     Name: Christine Keating    Title: Senior Vice President     

 

   3 Schedule 1.01   LENDERS:  CITIBANK, N.A.,   as a Lender, an L/C Issuer and a Swing Line  Lender     By: /s/ Christine Keating     Name: Christine Keating    Title: Senior Vice President    BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender and  L/C Issuer     By: /s/ Allison W. Connally     Name: Allison W. Connally    Title: Senior Vice President   TRUIST BANK, as a lender and L/C Issuer     By: /s/ Jason Hembree     Name: Jason Hembree    Title: Vice President  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a  Lender     By: /s/ Mitsoo Iravani     Name: Mitsoo Iravani    Title: Senior Vice President  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a  Lender     By: /s/ Mark Irey     Name: Mark Irey    Title: Vice President        

 

   4 Schedule 1.01  CIBC Bank USA, as a Lender     By: /s/ Debbie Sowards     Name: Debbie Sowards    Title: Managing Director             

 

   5 Schedule 1.01     

 

   6 Schedule 1.01  SCHEDULE 1.01  EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT  Letters of  Credit #    Expiry  Date  Beneficiary Name Currency Letter of  Credit Amount  USD  Equivalent  3120543    3/29/2022 National Union Fire Insurance Co USD $153,903.00   3122746    8/25/2023 Siemens Energy, Inc USD $127,733.70   3121046    3/01/2022 Sentry Insurance A Mutual Company USD $350,000.00   3122216    7/02/2022 Saudi British Bank USD $189,799.00   3122218    3/01/2022 Zurich American Insurance Company USD $5,000,000.00   3122217    6/30/2022 Public Service Electric & Gas USD $212,778.00   3122228    9/21/2022 Public Service Electric & Gas USD $168,124.00   3122724    5/30/2023 Nova Ljubljanska Banka D.D.    EUR $61,369.34 74,747.86  3098315    7/30/2021 Saudi British Bank    USD $981,334.00   3099230    1/30/2022 Saudi British Bank    USD $1,000,033.00   3117208    9/27/2021 Saudi British Bank    USD $182,182.20   3120545    6/30/2022 Saudi British Bank    USD $60,000.00   3120546    8/14/2021 Saudi British Bank    USD $60,000.00   3122214    1/14/2022 Saudi British Bank    USD $474,514.00   3122729    8/01/2021 Skanska Burns & McDonnell III JV    USD $23,453.00   3122730    8/01/2021 Skanska Burns & McDonnell III JV    USD $23,480.00   3122738    12/31/2022 Zachry Industrial, Inc    USD $58,968.30   3122748    12/31/2022 Zachry Industrial, Inc    USD $21,467.70   3122726    1/16/2023 Siemens Energy, Inc    USD $70,886.30   3122728    1/01/2022 Aecom Energy and Construction Inc.    USD $113,237.70   3122741    11/13/2023 Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.    USD $43,747.70   3122742    7/31/2022 Overland Contracting Canada Inc    USD $61,595.33          3122753    3/01/2022 Ace American    USD $100,000.00   3122752    6/30/2023 Kiewit Power Constructors Co    USD $190,905.20   3122754    6/01/2024 Overland Contracting Inc    USD $181,494.63     

 

   1 Schedule 2.01  SCHEDULE 2.01  COMMITMENTS AND APPLICABLE PERCENTAGES    Commitments:    Lender Commitment Applicable Percentage  Citibank, N.A. $77,000,000.00 19.25%  Bank of America, N.A. $77,000,000.00 19.25%  Truist Bank $77,000,000.00 19.25%  U.S. Bank, National Association $72,000,000.00 18.00%  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association $72,000,000.00 18.00%  CIBC Bank USA $25,000,000.00 6.25%  Total $400,000,000.00 100.00%      Letter of Credit Commitments:    L/C Issuer Commitment  Citibank, N.A. $50,000,000.00  Bank of America, N.A. $28,333,333.33  Truist Bank $28,333,333.33  

 

   1 Schedule 5.06  SCHEDULE 5.06  LITIGATION  NONE    

 

   1 Schedule 5.09  SCHEDULE 5.09  ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS  NONE 

 

   1 Schedule 5.13    SCHEDULE 5.13  SUBSIDIARIES   Entity   Shares Issued  and  Outstanding Record Owner  AAA Galvanizing - Chelsea, LLC N/A North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc.  (holder of all outstanding membership interest)  AAA Galvanizing - Dixon, Inc. 100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  AAA Galvanizing - Hamilton, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC  AAA Galvanizing - Joliet, Inc. 100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  AAA Galvanizing - Peoria, Inc. 100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  AAA Galvanizing - Winsted, Inc. 100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  Arbor-Crowley, LLC N/A AZZ Inc. (holder of all outstanding membership  interest)  Arizona Galvanizing, Inc. 500 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  ArkGalv, LLC N/A AZZ Inc. (holder of all outstanding membership  interest)  Atkinson Industries, Inc. 560 AZZ Inc.  Automatic Processing Incorporated 500 Aztec Industries, Inc.  Aztec Industries, Inc. 500 AZZ Inc.  Aztec Manufacturing - Waskom LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest  Aztec Manufacturing LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest  AZZ Acquisition Sub, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Bus System Services LLC N/A AZZ Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC  (holder of all outstanding membership interests)  AZZ Enclosure Systems - Chattanooga LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Enclosure Systems LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing - Big Spring, LLC N/A AZZ Acquisition Sub, LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing – Bristol LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing – Chattanooga LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing - Kennedale, LLC N/A AZZ Acquisition Sub, LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing – Louisiana LLC N/A AZZ Galvanizing - Bristol LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing - Morgan City, LLC N/A AZZ Acquisition Sub, LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing – Nashville LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  

 

   2 Schedule 5.13    Entity   Shares Issued  and  Outstanding Record Owner  AZZ Galvanizing - Nebraska, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing - Reno, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing – Rockford LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing - San Antonio, LLC N/A AZZ Acquisition Sub, LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Galvanizing and Plating – Milwaukee  LLC  N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Group LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Holdings LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ International Holdings LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Crowley LLC N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Gainesville LLC N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Garland North  LLC  N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Garland South  LLC  N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Rowlett LLC N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Tampa LLC N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ Surface Technologies – Terrell LLC N/A AZZ Surface Technologies LLC (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  AZZ WSI LLC N/A AZZ Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC  (holder of all outstanding membership interest)  Carter and Crawley LLC 1,000 AZZ Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC  Central Electric Company 1,015 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  Central Electric Manufacturing Company 800 Central Electric Company  CGIT Systems, Inc. 1,000 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  Electrical Power Systems LLC N/A Central Electric Company (holder of all  outstanding membership interest)  Gulf Coast Galvanizing, LLC N/A AZZ Inc. (holder of all outstanding membership  interest)  

 

   3 Schedule 5.13    Entity   Shares Issued  and  Outstanding Record Owner  International Galvanizers LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  NAGalv-Ohio, Inc. 100 North American Galvanizing Company, LLC  NAGalv - WV, Inc. 100 North American Galvanizing Company, LLC  North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc. 100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC  North American Galvanizing Company, LLC N/A North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc.  (holder of all outstanding membership interest)  Powergrid Solutions LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  Rig-A-Lite LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  Rogers Galvanizing Company-Kansas City 1,000 North American Galvanizing Company, LLC  The Calvert Company, Inc. 1,000 AZZ Inc.  Witt Galvanizing - Cincinnati, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  Witt Galvanizing - Muncie, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  Witt Galvanizing - Plymouth, LLC N/A Arbor-Crowley, LLC (holder of all outstanding  membership interest)  Zalk Steel & Supply Co.  100 Arbor-Crowley, LLC          

 

   1 Schedule 7.01  SCHEDULE 7.01  EXISTING LIENS  1. Liens in favor of NMHG Financial Services, Inc. covering all of the equipment now or  hereafter leased by lessor to lessee; and all accessions, additions, replacements, and  substitutions thereto and therefore; and all proceeds including insurance proceeds thereof.  2. Liens in favor of Orbian Financial Services II, LLC (“Orbian”), covering all right, title  and interest of Borrower in and to the trade account receivables (i) which are owing to  Borrower by Siemens Corp and any one or more of Siemens Corp’s permitted affiliates  (“Account Debtor”), whether now existing or hereafter created arising out of Borrower’s  sale and delivery of goods and/or services to the Account Debtor, and (ii) which have  already been purchased from the Borrower by the Orbian in exchange for non-recourse  cash.  3. Liens in favor of Atex Distributing, Inc. covering all right, title and interest of the  Borrower in and to all inventory and equipment provided by Atex Distributing, Inc. or  any of its subsidiaries.   4. Liens in favor of Mazak Corporation covering all rights, title and interest with respect to  the Mazak Machine SN 300119.   5. Liens in favor of CSC, as representative, covering all present and future Goods including,  but not limited to, various compute equipment, personal computers, laptops, peripherals  and software wherever located, leased by Lessor to the Borrower pursuant to Rental  Agreement No. 1. between Lessor and the Borrower.   6. All assets, including inventory, equipment and accounts receivable of AZZ WSI B.V.  pledged to ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in respect of the obligations under the ABN AMRO  Agreement.      

 

   1 Schedule 7.02  SCHEDULE 7.02  EXISTING INVESTMENTS  1. Investment in AZZ CGIT Arabia, Ltd., a joint venture, in the amount of SAR 9,375,000 by AZZ  Electrical Holdings B.V.    

 

   1 Schedule 7.03  SCHEDULE 7.03  EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS  1. Indebtedness arising out of that certain Note Purchase Agreement dated October 9, 2020 among  the Company and the Lenders party thereto (the “Prior Agreement”) with the First Closing on  December 17, 2020 of the 2.77% unsecured Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $70  million.  The Indebtedness under the Prior Agreement is unsecured and is guaranteed by the  Company’s Subsidiaries.  Section 10.1, 10.2 and 10.4 of the Prior Agreement contain restrictions  on the ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries to incur Indebtedness.  2. Indebtedness arising out of that Prior Agreement with the Second Closing on January 19, 2021, of  the 3.17% unsecured Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $80 million.  The  Indebtedness under the Prior Agreement is unsecured and is guaranteed by the Company’s  Subsidiaries.  Section 10.1, 10.2 and 10.4 of the Prior Agreement contain restrictions on the  ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries to incur Indebtedness.  3. HSBC Standby Outstanding under Letter of Credit in the principal amount of RMB 50.3 million.  4. Bank of America Shanghai Standby Outstanding under Letter of Credit in the principal amount of  RMB 15.1 million.  5. ITAU Bank Guarantee in the principal amount of BRL 0.58 million.  6. ABN AMRO Bank Guarantee in the principal amount of EUR 3.5 million (the “ABN AMRO  Agreement”).  7. Saudi Industrial Development Fund Financial Guarantee, 49% of the principal amount of SAR  20.650,000.  8.  Paike SP. Z.O.O Parent Guarantee for Lease Agreement dated June 15, 2020 for the benefit of  AZZ WSI SP. Z.O.O. in the aggregate amount of EUR 6 million.    

 

   1 Schedule 10.02  SCHEDULE 10.02  ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT’S OFFICE, CERTAIN ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES  AZZ Inc.:  One Museum Place, Suite 500  3100 West 7th Street  Fort Worth, TX 76107  Attention: Mr. Philip Schlom  Telephone: (817) 810-4946  Telecopier: (817) 336-5354  Electronic Mail: philipschlom@azz.com  Website Address: www.azz.com  U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number: 75-0948250  With a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:  Baker McKenzie LLP  452 Fifth Avenue  New York, NY 10018  Attention: Ye (Cecilia) Hong  Telephone: (212) 626-4589  Electronic Mail: Cecilia.Hong@bakermckenzie.com    ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT1:  Administrative Agent’s Office  (for payments and Requests for Credit Extensions):  Citibank, N.A.  Address  Dallas, TX 75202  Attention: __________________  Telephone: ()   Telecopier: ()   Electronic Mail:      Other Notices as Administrative Agent:  Citibank, N.A.  Address  City, State  Attention: ____________________  Telephone: ()   Telecopier: ()   Electronic Mail:                                                          1 To be completed by Weil/Citi  

 

   2 Schedule 10.02  L/C ISSUERS:  Citibank, N.A.  Address  City, State  Attention: ___________________  Telephone: ()   Telecopier: ()   Electronic Mail:    Citibank, N.A.  Address  City, State  Attention: ___________________  Telephone: ()   Electronic Mail:   SWING LINE LENDER:  Citibank, N.A.  Address  City, State  Attention: _____________________  Telephone: ()   Telecopier: ()   Electronic Mail: 

 

  Error! No document variable supplied. A-1 Form of Committed Loan Notice  EXHIBIT A  FORM OF COMMITTED LOAN NOTICE  Date:  ___________, _____  To: Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent  Ladies and Gentlemen:  Reference is made to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended, restated,  extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from time to time, the “Agreement;” the terms  defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among AZZ INC., a Texas corporation (“Borrower”),  Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and  Swing Line Lender.  The undersigned hereby requests (select one):    A Committed Borrowing of Committed Loans     A conversion or continuation of Committed Loans  1. On ______________________________ (a Business Day).  2. In the amount of $___________________  3. Comprised of [Base Rate Loans] [Eurodollar Rate Loans]  4. For Eurodollar Rate Loans:  with an Interest Period of ________ months.  The Committed Borrowing, if any, requested herein complies with the provisos to the first sentence of  Section 2.01 of the Agreement.   AZZ Inc.      By:     Name:  Title:  

 

   B-1 Form of Swing Line Loan Notice  EXHIBIT B  FORM OF SWING LINE LOAN NOTICE  Date:  ___________, _____  To: Citibank, N.A., as Swing Line Lender  Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent  Ladies and Gentlemen:  Reference is made to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended, restated,  extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from time to time, the “Agreement;” the terms  defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among AZZ INC., a Texas corporation (“Borrower”),  Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and  Swing Line Lender.  The undersigned hereby requests a Swing Line Loan:  1. On __________________________________ (a Business Day).  2. In the amount of $______________________.  The Swing Line Borrowing requested herein complies with the requirements of the provisos to the first  sentence of Section 2.04(a) of the Agreement.   AZZ Inc.      By:     Name:  Title:  

 

   C-1 Form of Note  EXHIBIT C  FORM OF NOTE  $_____________ ___________________________  FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, hereby promises to pay to _____________________ or  registered assigns (“Lender”), in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement (as hereinafter defined),  the principal amount of each Loan from time to time made by Lender to Borrower under that certain Credit  Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified  in writing from time to time, the “Agreement;” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein  defined), among AZZ INC., a Texas corporation (“Borrower”), Lenders from time to time party thereto,  and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  Borrower promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Loan from the date of such Loan  until such principal amount is paid in full, at such interest rates and at such times as provided in the  Agreement.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.04(f) of the Agreement with respect to Swing Line  Loans, all payments of principal and interest shall be made to Administrative Agent for the account of  Lender in Dollars in immediately available funds at Administrative Agent’s Office.  If any amount is not  paid in full when due hereunder, such unpaid amount shall bear interest, to be paid upon demand, from the  due date thereof until the date of actual payment (and before as well as after judgment) computed at the per  annum rate set forth in the Agreement.  This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Agreement, is entitled to the benefits thereof and may be  prepaid in whole or in part subject to the terms and conditions provided therein.  This Note is also entitled  to the benefits of the Guarantees of the Guarantors.  Upon the occurrence and continuation of one or more  of the Events of Default specified in the Agreement, all amounts then remaining unpaid on this Note shall  become, or may be declared to be, immediately due and payable all subject to and as provided in the  Agreement.  Loans made by Lender shall be evidenced by one or more loan accounts or records maintained  by Lender in the ordinary course of business.  Lender may also attach schedules to this Note and endorse  thereon the date, amount and maturity of its Loans and payments with respect thereto.  Borrower, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby waives diligence, presentment, protest and demand  and notice of protest, demand, dishonor and non-payment of this Note.  THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS  OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.   AZZ Inc.      By:     Name:  Title:  

 

   C-2 Form of Note  LOANS AND PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT THERETO  Date  Type of  Loan Made  Amount of  Loan Made  End of  Interest  Period  Amount of  Principal  or Interest  Paid This  Date  Outstanding  Principal  Balance  This Date  Notation  Made By                                                                                                                                                  

 

   D-1 Form of Compliance Certificate  EXHIBIT D  FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE  Financial Statement Date: ____________  To: Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent  Ladies and Gentlemen:  Reference is made to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended, restated,  extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from time to time, the “Agreement;” the terms  defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among AZZ INC., a Texas corporation (“Borrower”),  Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and  Swing Line Lender.  The undersigned Responsible Officer hereby certifies as of the date hereof that he/she is the _______ of  Borrower, and that, as such, he/she is authorized to execute and deliver this Certificate to Administrative  Agent on the behalf of Borrower, and that:  [Use following paragraph 1 for fiscal year-end financial statements]  1. Attached hereto as Schedule 1 are the year-end audited financial statements required by  Section 6.01(a) of the Agreement for the fiscal year of Borrower ended as of the above date first written,  together with the report and opinion of an independent certified public accountant required by such section.  [Use following paragraph 1 for fiscal quarter-end financial statements]  1. Attached hereto as Schedule 1 are the unaudited financial statements required by Section 6.01(b)  of the Agreement for the fiscal quarter of Borrower ended as of the above date first written.  Such financial  statements fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows  of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, in accordance with GAAP as at such date and for  such period, subject only to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes.  2. The undersigned has reviewed and is familiar with the terms of the Agreement and has made, or  has caused to be made under his/her supervision, a detailed review of the transactions and condition  (financial or otherwise) of Borrower during the accounting period covered by the attached financial  statements.  3. A review of the activities of Borrower during such fiscal period has been made under the  supervision of the undersigned with a view to determining whether during such fiscal period Borrower  performed and observed all its Obligations under the Loan Documents, and  [select one:]  [to the best knowledge of the undersigned during such fiscal period, Borrower performed and observed  each covenant and condition of the Loan Documents applicable to it, and no Default has occurred and  is continuing.]  --or--  

 

   D-2 Form of Compliance Certificate  [the following covenants or conditions have not been performed or observed and the following is a list  of each such Default and its nature and status:]  4. [Reserved]   5. The financial covenant analyses and information set forth on Schedule 2 attached hereto are true  and accurate on and as of the date of this Certificate.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate as of ________________.   AZZ Inc.      By:     Name:  Title:  

 

   D-3 Form of Compliance Certificate  For the Quarter/Year ended ___________________(“Statement Date”)  SCHEDULE 2  to the Compliance Certificate  ($ in 000’s)  I. Section 7.13(a) – Leverage Ratio.  A. Funded Debt at Statement Date less unrestricted domestic cash   up to $50,000,000:       $____________  B. EBITDA for Rolling Period ended on Statement Date  1. Net Income for Rolling Period ended on Statement Date:  $____________  2. less income or plus loss from discontinued   operations and extraordinary items:    $____________  3. plus income taxes:      $____________  4. plus Interest Expense:      $____________  5. plus depreciation, depletion and amortization:   $____________  6. less any net income or plus any loss in connection with  a joint venture except to the extent such net income   is paid in cash:       $____________  7. plus pro forma “run-rate” cost savings, operating expense  reductions, other operating improvements, synergies and similar  initiatives and restructurings (net of the amount of actual  amounts realized) related to asset sales, acquisitions,  investments, dispositions, initiatives with respect to cost savings,  operating expense reductions, other operating improvements,  synergies and other initiatives, restructurings and specified  transactions that are reasonably identifiable and projected by the  Borrower (and for which the Borrower has provided to the  Administrative Agent reasonable documentation to support such  projections) to result from actions that have been taken, with  respect to which substantial steps have been taken or that are  expected to be taken (in the good faith determination of the  Borrower) within 12 months of the date of consummation of  such asset sale, acquisition investment, disposition, initiative or  other transaction:      $____________  8. Total EBITDA for Rolling Period ended on Statement Date: $____________  C. Leverage Ratio (Line I.A  Line I.B): ________ to 1.0  

 

   D-4 Form of Compliance Certificate  Maximum permitted: 3.25 to 1:002  II. Section 7.13(b) –Interest Coverage Ratio.  A. EBITDA for Rolling Period ended on Statement Date (see Line I.B.8 ): $____________  B. Interest Expense:       $____________  C. Ratio (Line II.A.  Line II.B): ________ to 1.00  Minimum Required: 3.00 to 1.00                                                          2 Leverage Ratio may exceed 3.25:1.00 two (2) times during the term of the Agreement, so long as it does not  exceed 3.75:1.00, beginning with the fiscal quarter in which any Significant Acquisition occurs and continuing for  three (3) full consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter.   

 

   E-1 Form of Assignment and Assumption  EXHIBIT E  FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION  This Assignment and Assumption (this “Assignment and Assumption”) is dated as of the Effective Date  set forth below and is entered into by and between [the][each] Assignor identified in item 1 below  ([the][each, an] “Assignor”) and [the][each] Assignee identified in item 2 below ([the][each, an]  “Assignee”).  [It is understood and agreed that the rights and obligations of [the Assignors][the Assignees]3  hereunder are several and not joint.] Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings  given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), receipt of  a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Assignee.  The Standard Terms and Conditions set forth in  Annex 1 attached hereto are hereby agreed to and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this  Assignment and Assumption as if set forth herein in full.  For an agreed consideration, [the][each] Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to [the Assignee][the  respective Assignees], and [the][each] Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from [the  Assignor][the respective Assignors], subject to and in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions  and the Credit Agreement, as of the Effective Date inserted by the Administrative Agent as contemplated  below (i) all of [the Assignor’s][the respective Assignors’] rights and obligations in [its capacity as a  Lender][their respective capacities as Lenders] under the Credit Agreement and any other documents or  instruments delivered pursuant thereto in the amount[s] and equal to the percentage interest[s] identified  below of all the outstanding rights and obligations identified below (including, without limitation, the  Letters of Credit and the Swing Line Loans) and (ii) to the extent permitted to be assigned under applicable  law, all claims, suits, causes of action and any other right of [the Assignor (in its capacity as a Lender)][the  respective Assignors (in their respective capacities as Lenders)] against any Person, whether known or  unknown, arising under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any other documents or instruments  delivered pursuant thereto or the loan transactions governed thereby or in any way based on or related to  any of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, contract claims, tort claims, malpractice claims, statutory  claims and all other claims at law or in equity related to the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant  to clause (i) above (the rights and obligations sold and assigned by [the][any] Assignor to [the][any]  Assignee pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as [the][an] “Assigned  Interest”).  Each such sale and assignment is without recourse to [the][any] Assignor and, except as  expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by [the][any]  Assignor.  1. Assignor[s]: ______________________________     [Assignor [is] [is not] a Defaulting Lender]  2. Assignee[s]: ______________________________ [for each Assignee, indicate [Affiliate]  [Approved Fund] of [identify Lender]]  3. Borrower(s): AZZ Inc.  4. Administrative Agent: Citibank, N.A., as the administrative agent under the Credit Agreement                                                        3 Select as appropriate.       

 

   E-2 Form of Assignment and Assumption  5. Credit Agreement: Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021, among AZZ Inc., a Texas  corporation , Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, an L/C  Issuer and Swing Line Lender  6. Assigned Interest[s]:  Assignor[s] Assignee[s] Aggregate Amount  of  Commitment/Loans  for all Lenders*  Amount of  Commitment/Loans  Assigned*  Percentage  Assigned of  Commitment/Loans             $  $   %      $  $   %      $  $   %           [7. Trade Date: __________________]  Effective Date: __________________, 20__ [TO BE INSERTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT  AND WHICH SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDATION OF TRANSFER IN THE  REGISTER THEREFOR.]  The terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:   ASSIGNOR[S]  [NAME OF ASSIGNOR]      By:     Title:   ASSIGNEE  [NAME OF ASSIGNEE]      By:     Title:  

 

   E-3 Form of Assignment and Assumption   [Consented to and] Accepted:  Citibank, N.A., as  Administrative Agent      By:     Title:   Consented to:   Citibank N.A, N.A., as  an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender      By:     Title:   

 

   E-4 Form of Assignment and Assumption   [Consented to:   AZZ Inc.      By:     Name:  Title:]  

 

   E-5 Form of Assignment and Assumption  ANNEX 1 TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION  STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR  ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION  1. Representations and Warranties.  1.1. Assignor.  [The][Each] Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal  and beneficial owner of [the][[the relevant] Assigned Interest, (ii) [the][such] Assigned Interest is free and  clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim, (iii) it has full power and authority, and has taken  all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the  transactions contemplated hereby, and (iv) it is [not] a Defaulting Lender; and (b) assumes no responsibility  with respect to (i) any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit  Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness,  sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any collateral thereunder, (iii) the financial condition of  Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan  Document or (iv) the performance or observance by Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any  other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document.  1.2. Assignee.  [The][Each] Assignee (a) represents and warrants that (i) it has full  power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and  Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the  Credit Agreement, (ii) it meets all the requirements to be an assignee under Sections 10.06(b)(iii), (v) and  (vi) of the Credit Agreement (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 10.06(b)(iii)  of the Credit Agreement), (iii) from and after the Effective Date, it shall be bound by the provisions of the  Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of [the][the relevant] Assigned Interest, shall  have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (iv) it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to acquire  assets of the type represented by [the][such] Assigned Interest and either it, or the Person exercising  discretion in making its decision to acquire [the][such] Assigned Interest, is experienced in acquiring assets  of such type, (v) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, and has received or has been accorded the  opportunity to receive copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 6.01  thereof, as applicable, and such other documents and information as it deems appropriate to make its own  credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such]  Assigned Interest, (vi) it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any  other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own  credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such]  Assigned Interest, (vii) if it is a Foreign Lender, attached hereto is any documentation required to be  delivered by it pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, duly completed and executed by [the][such]  Assignee and (viii) to the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, for  the benefit of the Borrower or any other Loan Party, that from and after the Effective Date it is not and will  not be (A) an employee benefit plan subject to Title I of ERISA, (B) a plan or account subject to Section  4975 of the Code, (C) an entity deemed to hold “plan assets” of any such plans or accounts for purposes of  ERISA or the Code, or (D) a “governmental plan” within the meaning of ERISA, and (b) agrees that (i) it  will, independently and without reliance upon Administrative Agent, [the][any] Assignor or any other  Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to  make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents, and (ii) it will  perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents  are required to be performed by it as a Lender.  

 

   E-6 Form of Assignment and Assumption  2. Payments.  From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all  payments in respect of [the][each] Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and  other amounts) to [the][the relevant] Assignor for amounts which have accrued to but excluding the  Effective Date and to [the][the relevant] Assignee for amounts which have accrued from and after the  Effective Date.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Administrative Agent shall make all payments of interest,  fees or other amounts paid or payable in kind from and after the Effective Date to [the] [the relevant]  Assignee.  3. General Provisions.  This Assignment and Assumption shall be binding upon, and inure to  the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.  This Assignment and  Assumption may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one instrument.   Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Assignment and Assumption by telecopy  shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Assumption.  This  Assignment and Assumption shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State  of Texas.  

 

   F-1 Form of Guaranty  EXHIBIT F  FORM OF GUARANTY  THIS GUARANTY (this “Guaranty”) is executed as of [●], 2021, by the undersigned (each,  “Guarantor”), for the benefit of CITIBANK, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as  Administrative Agent for the benefit of itself, L/C Issuers, Swing Line Lender, Swap Banks, and Lenders  and each of its and their respective successors and permitted assigns (each, “Benefitted Party” and  collectively, “Benefitted Parties”).  RECITALS  A. AZZ Inc., a Texas corporation (“Borrower”), Citiabnk, N.A., as  Administrative Agent (in such capacity, “Administrative Agent”), as Administrative  Agent, L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender (in such capacity, “Swing Line Lender”), and  the Lenders (as defined therein) are party to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of  July 8, 2021 (herein referred to, together with all amendments, modifications,  restatements, or supplements thereof, as the “Credit Agreement”).    B. This Guaranty is integral to the transactions contemplated by the Loan  Documents, and the execution and delivery hereof are conditions precedent to Lenders’  obligations to extend credit under the Loan Documents.  ACCORDINGLY, for adequate and sufficient consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are  hereby acknowledged, each Guarantor jointly and severally guarantees to Administrative Agent for the  benefit of the Benefitted Parties the prompt payment and performance of the Guaranteed Debt (defined  below) when due, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, upon acceleration, demand, or  otherwise, and at all times thereafter, as follows:  1. DEFINITIONS.  Terms defined in the Credit Agreement have the same meanings when used in  this Guaranty, unless otherwise defined herein.  As used in this Guaranty:  “Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as  amended from time to time, and any successor statute.  “Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and  to the extent that, all or a portion of the guarantee hereunder by such Guarantor of such Swap Obligation is  or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity  Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such  Guarantor’s failure for any reason to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the  Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder at the time such guarantee of such Guarantor  becomes effective with respect to such Swap Obligation.  If a Swap Obligation arises under a Master  Agreement governing more than one swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Swap  Obligation that is attributable to swaps for which such guarantee is or becomes illegal.  “Guaranteed Debt” means, collectively, (a) the Obligations, (b) any and all debts, liabilities,  obligations, covenants and duties of any Loan Party arising under any Swap Contract entered into with a  Lender or any of its Affiliates at a time that such Lender is a party to the Credit Agreement (whether or not  such Lender thereafter ceases to be a party to the Credit Agreement), and (c) all present and future costs,  attorneys’ fees, and expenses incurred by any Benefitted Party to enforce Borrower’s, any Guarantor’s, or  any other obligor’s payment and performance of any of the Guaranteed Debt, in each case whether now  existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, or liquidated or unliquidated,  including, without limitation (to the extent lawful), all present and future amounts that would become due  but for the operation of any provision of the United States Bankruptcy Code and all present and future  

 

   F-2 Form of Guaranty  accrued and unpaid interest (including, without limitation, all post-maturity interest and any post-petition  interest in any proceeding under Debtor Relief Laws to which Borrower or any Guarantor becomes subject,  whether or not allowed in any such proceeding).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Guaranteed Debt shall not  include any Excluded Swap Obligation.  “Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under  any Swap Contract that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of Section 1a(47) of the Commodity  Exchange Act.  2. GUARANTY.  This is an absolute, unconditional, irrevocable, and continuing guaranty of  payment and performance, and not merely of collection, and the circumstance that at any time or from  time to time any Guaranteed Debt may be paid in full does not affect the obligation of each Guarantor  with respect to any Guaranteed Debt thereafter incurred.  This Guaranty shall remain in effect until the  date when the Guaranteed Debt is fully paid and performed, all commitments to extend any credit under  the Loan Documents have terminated, all Letters of Credit have expired or been terminated (or cash  collateralized or backstopped in a banner acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the applicable L/C  Issuer) (such date being referred to as the "Termination Date"), and all Swap Contracts with any Lender  or any Affiliate of any Lender have expired or terminated; provided that this Guaranty shall continue in  full force and effect or be revived, as the case may be, if any payment by or on behalf of the Borrower or  any other obligor on any Guaranteed Debt is made, or any Benefitted Party exercises its right of setoff, in  respect of any Guaranteed Debt and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is  subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including  pursuant to any settlement entered into by any Benefitted Party) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any  other party, in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws or otherwise, all as if such  payment had not been made or such setoff had not occurred.  No Guarantor may rescind or revoke its  obligations with respect to any Guaranteed Debt.  Notwithstanding any contrary provision, it is the  intention of each Guarantor and each Benefitted Party that the amount of the Guaranteed Debt guaranteed  by each Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be in, but not in excess of, the maximum amount permitted  by fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, or similar insolvency Laws applicable to such Guarantor.   Accordingly, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Guaranty or any other agreement  or instrument executed in connection with the payment or performance of any of the Guaranteed Debt, the  amount of the Guaranteed Debt guaranteed by each Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be limited to an  aggregate amount equal to the largest amount that would not render such Guarantor’s obligations  hereunder subject to avoidance under Section 548 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any  comparable provision of any applicable state Law.  The obligations of each Guarantor hereunder are those  of primary obligor, and not merely as surety, and are independent of the Guaranteed Debt and the  obligations of any other obligor for the Guaranteed Debt.  3. CONSIDERATION.  Each Guarantor represents and warrants that its liability under this  Guaranty may reasonably be expected to directly or indirectly benefit it.  4. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS.  This Guaranty is in addition to and not substitution for any other  guaranty given by anyone whomsoever in connection with the Guaranteed Debt or any other indebtedness  owing by Borrower to any Benefitted Party.  If any Guarantor becomes liable for any indebtedness owing  by Borrower to any Benefitted Party, other than under this Guaranty, that liability shall not be in any  manner impaired or affected by this Guaranty.  The rights of Administrative Agent (on behalf of the  Benefitted Parties) under this Guaranty are cumulative of any and all other rights that any Benefitted  Party may ever have against each Guarantor.  The exercise by Administrative Agent (on behalf of the  Benefitted Parties) of any right under this Guaranty or otherwise does not preclude the concurrent or  subsequent exercise of any other right.  5. PAYMENT UPON DEMAND.  If an Event of Default exists, each Guarantor shall, on demand  and without further notice of dishonor and without any notice having been given to such Guarantor  previous to such demand of either the acceptance by any Benefitted Party of this Guaranty or the creation  

 

   F-3 Form of Guaranty  or incurrence of any Guaranteed Debt, pay the amount of the Guaranteed Debt to the extent then due and  payable to Administrative Agent (for the account of the applicable Benefitted Party or Parties).  It is not  necessary for Administrative Agent or any other Benefitted Party, in order to enforce that payment by  such Guarantor, first or contemporaneously to institute suit or exhaust remedies against Borrower or  others liable on any Guaranteed Debt or to enforce rights against any collateral securing any Guaranteed  Debt.  6. SUBORDINATION.  Each Guarantor hereby subordinates the payment of all obligations and  indebtedness of Borrower owing to such Guarantor, whether now existing or hereafter arising, including  but not limited to any obligation of Borrower to such Guarantor as subrogee of any Benefitted Party or  resulting from such Guarantor’s performance under this Guaranty, to the payment in full in cash of all  Guaranteed Debt.  If Administrative Agent so requests, any such obligation or indebtedness of Borrower  to such Guarantor shall be enforced and performance received by such Guarantor as trustee for the  applicable Benefitted Party or Parties and the proceeds thereof shall be paid over to Administrative Agent  on account of the Guaranteed Debt, but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of such  Guarantor under this Guaranty.  7. SUBROGATION AND CONTRIBUTION.  Until payment in full of the Guaranteed Debt, the  termination of the obligation of Lenders to extend credit under the Loan Documents, and expiration or  termination of all Swap Contracts between any Loan Party and any Lender or any Affiliate of any Lender,  (a) no Guarantor may assert, enforce, or otherwise exercise any right of subrogation to any of the rights of  any Benefitted Party against Borrower or any other obligor on the Guaranteed Debt or any collateral or  other security or any right of recourse, reimbursement, subrogation, contribution, indemnification, or  similar right against Borrower or any other obligor on any Guaranteed Debt, (b) each Guarantor defers all  of the foregoing rights (whether they arise in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law, or  otherwise), and (c) each Guarantor defers the benefit of, and subordinates any right to participate in, any  collateral or other security given to any Benefitted Party to secure payment of any Guaranteed Debt.  8. NO RELEASE.  No Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty shall be released, diminished,  or affected by the occurrence of any one or more of the following events: (a) any taking or accepting of  any collateral or other security for any Guaranteed Debt; (b) any release, surrender, exchange,  subordination, impairment, or loss of any collateral or other security for any Guaranteed Debt; (c) any full  or partial release of the liability of any other obligor on any Guaranteed Debt, except for any final release  resulting from payment in full of such Guaranteed Debt; (d) the amendment or modification of, or waiver  of compliance with, any terms of any Loan Document, Swap Contract or other document or instrument  executed and delivered in connection with any Guaranteed Debt; (e) the insolvency, bankruptcy, or lack  of corporate or partnership power of any other obligor at any time liable for any Guaranteed Debt,  whether now existing or occurring in the future; (f) any renewal, extension, or rearrangement of any  Guaranteed Debt or any adjustment, indulgence, forbearance, or compromise that may be granted or  given by any Benefitted Party to any other obligor on the Guaranteed Debt; (g) any neglect, delay,  omission, failure, or refusal of any Benefitted Party to take or prosecute any action in connection with the  Guaranteed Debt or to foreclose, take, or prosecute any action in connection with any Loan Document,  Swap Contract or other document or instrument executed and delivered in connection with any  Guaranteed Debt; (h) any failure of any Benefitted Party to notify any Guarantor of any renewal,  extension, or assignment of any Guaranteed Debt, or the release of any collateral or other security for any  Guaranteed Debt or of any other action taken or refrained from being taken by any Benefitted Party  against Borrower or any other obligor on any Guaranteed Debt or any new agreement between any  Benefitted Party and Borrower or any other obligor on any Guaranteed Debt, it being understood that no  Benefitted Party shall be required to give any Guarantor any notice of any kind under any circumstances  whatsoever with respect to or in connection with any Guaranteed Debt, other than any notice required to  be given to such Guarantor by Law or elsewhere in this Guaranty; (i) the unenforceability of any  Guaranteed Debt against any other obligor or any collateral or other security for any Guaranteed Debt  because it exceeds the amount permitted by Law, the act of creating it is ultra vires, the officers creating  it exceeded their authority or violated their fiduciary duties in connection with it, or otherwise; (j) any  

 

   F-4 Form of Guaranty  payment of any Guaranteed Debt to any Benefitted Party is held to constitute a preference under any  Debtor Relief Law or for any other reason any Benefitted Party is required to refund that payment or  make payment to someone else (and in each such instance this Guaranty will be reinstated in an amount  equal to that payment); or (k) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense against,  or a legal or equitable discharge of, any Guarantor’s liability under this Guaranty, except payment of the  Guaranteed Debt.  9. WAIVERS.  Each Guarantor waives (a) any defense arising by reason of any disability or other  defense (other than defense of payment in full) of the Borrower or any other obligor for any Guaranteed  Debt, or the cessation from any cause whatsoever (including any act or omission of any Benefitted Party)  of the liability of the Borrower or any other obligor for any Guaranteed Debt; (b) any defense based on  any claim that such Guarantor’s obligations exceed or are more burdensome than those of the Borrower or  any other obligor for the Guaranteed Debt; (c) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting such  Guarantor’s liability hereunder; and (d) to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all other defenses  or benefits that may be derived from or afforded by applicable law limiting the liability of or exonerating  guarantors or sureties.  Except for notice requirements expressly provided for in the Credit Agreement,  each Guarantor expressly waives all setoffs and counterclaims and all presentments, demands for payment  or performance, notices of nonpayment or nonperformance, protests, notices of protest, notices of  dishonor and all other notices or demands of any kind or nature whatsoever with respect to the  Guaranteed Debt, and all notices of acceptance of this Guaranty or of the existence, creation or incurrence  of new or additional Guaranteed Debt.  It shall not be necessary for any Benefitted Party (and each  Guarantor hereby waives any rights that such Guarantor may have to require any Benefitted Party), in  order to enforce such payment hereunder by such Guarantor, first to (i) institute suit or exhaust its  remedies against Borrower or any other obligor liable on any Guaranteed Debt, (ii) enforce or exhaust any  Benefitted Party’s rights against any collateral or other security which shall ever have been given to  secure any Guaranteed Debt, (iii) enforce any Benefitted Party’s rights against any other guarantor of any  Guaranteed Debt, (iv) join Borrower or any other obligor liable on any Guaranteed Debt in any action  seeking to enforce this Guaranty, or (v) resort to any other means of obtaining payment of any Guaranteed  Debt.  No Benefitted Party shall not be required to mitigate damages or take any other action to reduce,  collect, or enforce any Guaranteed Debt.   10. LOAN DOCUMENTS.  By execution hereof, each Guarantor covenants and agrees that certain  representations, warranties, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth in the Loan Documents are  incorporated herein by reference and are applicable to Guarantor as a Loan Party and shall be imposed  upon such Guarantor as a Loan Party.  Moreover, each Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that this  Guaranty is subject to the offset provisions of the Credit Agreement in favor of each L/C Issuer, Swing  Line Lender and each Lender.  11. RELIANCE AND DUTY TO REMAIN INFORMED.  Each Guarantor confirms that it has  executed and delivered this Guaranty after reviewing the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents  and such other information as it has deemed appropriate in order to make its own credit analysis and  decision to execute and deliver this Guaranty.  Each Guarantor confirms that it has made its own  independent investigation with respect to Borrower’s creditworthiness and is not executing and delivering  this Guaranty in reliance on any representation or warranty by any Benefitted Party as to such  creditworthiness.  Each Guarantor expressly assumes all responsibilities to remain informed of the  financial condition of Borrower and any circumstances affecting Borrower’s ability to pay and perform  the Guaranteed Debt.  12. NO REDUCTION.  The Guaranteed Debt may not be reduced, discharged, or released because  or by reason of any existing or future offset, claim, or defense (except for the defense of complete and  final payment of the Guaranteed Debt) of Borrower or any other obligor against any Benefitted Party or  against payment of the Guaranteed Debt, whether that offset, claim, or defense arises in connection with  the Guaranteed Debt or otherwise.  Those claims and defenses include, without limitation, failure of  consideration, breach of warranty, fraud, bankruptcy, incapacity/infancy, statute of limitations, lender  

 

   F-5 Form of Guaranty  liability, accord and satisfaction, usury, forged signatures, mistake, impossibility, frustration of purpose,  and unconscionability.  13. [Reserved.]  14. LOAN DOCUMENT.  This Guaranty is a Loan Document and is subject to the applicable  provisions of Article 10 of the Credit Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions relating to  NOTICES, GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, VENUE, SERVICE OF PROCESS, AND  WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, all of which are incorporated into this Guaranty by reference, as if set  forth in this Guaranty verbatim.  15. AMENDMENTS, ETC.  No amendment, waiver, or discharge to or under this Guaranty is valid  unless it is in writing and is signed by the party against whom it is sought to be enforced and is otherwise  in conformity with the requirements of Section 10.01 of the Credit Agreement.  16. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND LENDERS.  Administrative Agent is Administrative  Agent for each L/C Issuer, Swing Line Lender and each Lender under the Credit Agreement.  All rights  granted to Administrative Agent under or in connection with this Guaranty are for the benefit of each  Benefitted Party.  Administrative Agent may, without the joinder of any other Benefitted Party, exercise  any rights in Administrative Agent’s or any other Benefitted Party’s favor under or in connection with  this Guaranty.  17. PARTIES.  This Guaranty benefits the Benefitted Parties and binds each Guarantor and its  successors and assigns; provided that no Guarantor may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder  without the consent of the Administrative Agent.  Upon appointment of any successor Administrative  Agent under the Credit Agreement, all of the rights of Administrative Agent under this Guaranty shall  automatically vest in that new Administrative Agent as successor Administrative Agent on behalf of the  Benefitted Parties without any further act, deed, conveyance, or other formality other than that  appointment.  The rights of any Benefitted Party under this Guaranty may be transferred with any  assignment of the Guaranteed Debt held by such Benefitted Party to the extent such assignment is  permitted pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement contains provisions  governing assignments of the Guaranteed Debt and of rights and obligations under this Guaranty.  As  provided in Section 6.13 of the Credit Agreement, additional wholly-owned U.S. Subsidiaries of  Borrower may become Guarantors hereunder by executing and delivering to Administrative Agent a  counterpart of, or a joinder to, this Guaranty.  18. COUNTERPARTS.  This Guaranty may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties  hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken  together shall constitute a single contract.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this  Guaranty by facsimile or other electronic imaging means (e.g. “pdf” or “tif”) shall be effective as delivery  of a manually executed counterpart of this Guaranty.  19. TERMINATION AND RELEASE.  This Guaranty shall automatically terminate on the  Termination Date, and each Guarantor shall automatically be released from its obligations hereunder on  the Termination Date, in each case without any action or consent by any party or Person.  A Guarantor  that is a Subsidiary of the Borrower shall automatically be released from its obligations hereunder upon  the consummation of any transaction permitted by the Credit Agreement as a result of which such  Guarantor ceases to be a Subsidiary of the Borrower.   In connection with any termination or release described above, upon a Guarantor's or the Borrower's request  and at such Guarantor or the Borrower's expense, the Administrative Agent shall execute and deliver to  such Guarantor, release documentation that the Borrower or such Guarantor shall reasonably request to  evidence or confirm such termination or release.        

 

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   F-7 Form of Guaranty  EXECUTED as of the date first stated in this Guaranty.  GUARANTORS:   AAA GALVANIZING – CHELSEA, LLC  AAA GALVANIZING – DIXON, INC.  AAA GALVANIZING – HAMILTON, LLC  AAA GALVANIZING – JOLIET, INC.  AAA GALVANIZING – PEORIA, INC.  AAA GALVANIZING – WINSTED, INC  ARBOR-CROWLEY, LLC  ARIZONA GALVANIZING, INC.  ARKGALV, LLC  ATKINSON INDUSTRIES, INC.  AUTOMATIC PROCESSING INCORPORATED  AZTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.  AZTEC MANUFACTURING – WASKOM LLC  AZTEC MANUFACTURING LLC  AZZ ACQUISITION SUB, LLC  AZZ BUS SYSTEM SERVICES LLC  AZZ ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS – CHATTANOOGA LLC  AZZ ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – BIG SPRING, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING - BRISTOL LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – CHATTANOOGA LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – KENNEDALE, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – LOUISIANA LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – MORGAN CITY, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – NASHVILLE  AZZ GALVANIZING – NEBRASKA, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – RENO, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – ROCKFORD LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING – SAN ANTONIO, LLC  AZZ GALVANIZING AND PLATING – MILWAUKEE  LLC  AZZ GROUP LLC  AZZ HOLDINGS LLC  AZZ INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC  AZZ SPECIALTY REPAIR AND OVERHAUL LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – CROWLEY LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – GAINESVILLE LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – GARLAND NORTH  LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – GARLAND SOUTH  LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – ROWLETT LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – TAMPA LLC  AZZ SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES – TERRELL LLC  AZZ WSI LLC  CARTER AND CRAWLEY LLC  

 

   F-8 Form of Guaranty  CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY  CENTRAL ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY  CGIT SYSTEMS, INC.  ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS, LLC  GULF COAST GALVANIZING, LLC  INTERNATIONAL GALVANIZERS LLC  NAGALV-OHIO, INC.  NAGALV-WV, INC.  NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING & COATINGS,  INC.  NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING COMPANY, LLC  POWERGRID SOLUTIONS LLC  RIG-A-LITE LLC  ROGERS GALVANIZING COMPANY – KANSAS CITY  THE CALVERT COMPANY, INC.  WITT GALVANIZING – CINCINNATI, LLC  WITT GALVANIZING – MUNCIE, LLC  WITT GALVANIZING – PLYMOUTH, LLC  ZALK STEEL & SUPPLY CO.     By:    Name:   Title:         

 

   G-1 Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate  EXHIBIT G-1  FORM OF U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE  (For Foreign Lenders That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)  Reference is hereby made to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended,  supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among AZZ INC., a  Texas corporation (“Borrower”), the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as  Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01(e) of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby  certifies that (i) it is the sole record and beneficial owner of the Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing  such Loan(s)) in respect of which it is providing this certificate, (ii) it is not a bank within the meaning of  Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iii) it is not a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning  of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code and (iv) it is not a controlled foreign corporation related to the Borrower  as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.  The undersigned has furnished the Administrative Agent and the Borrower with a certificate of its  non-U.S. Person status on IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable).  By executing this certificate,  the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall  promptly so inform the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and (2) the undersigned shall have at all  times furnished the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with a properly completed and currently  effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or  in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.  Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have  the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.  [NAME OF LENDER]  By:  _______________________   Name:  _______________________   Title:  ________________________  Date: ________ __, 20[  ]      

 

   G-2 Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate  EXHIBIT G-2  FORM OF U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE  (For Foreign Participants That Are Not Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)  Reference is hereby made to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended,  supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among AZZ INC., a  Texas corporation (“Borrower”), the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as  Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01(e) of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby  certifies that (i) it is the sole record and beneficial owner of the participation in respect of which it is  providing this certificate, (ii) it is not a bank within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iii) it  is not a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code,  and (iv) it is not a controlled foreign corporation related to the Borrower as described in  Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.  The undersigned has furnished its participating Lender with a certificate of its non-U.S. Person  status on IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable).  By executing this certificate, the undersigned  agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the undersigned shall promptly so  inform such Lender in writing, and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished such Lender with  a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment  is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.  Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have  the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.  [NAME OF PARTICIPANT]  By:  _______________________   Name:  _______________________   Title:  ________________________  Date: ________ __, 20[  ]       

 

   G-3 Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate  EXHIBIT G-3  FORM OF U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE  (For Foreign Participants That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)  Reference is hereby made to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended,  supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among AZZ INC., a  Texas corporation (“Borrower”), the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as  Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01(e) of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby  certifies that (i) it is the sole record owner of the participation in respect of which it is providing this  certificate, (ii) its direct or indirect partners/members are the sole beneficial owners of such participation,  (iii) with respect to such participation, neither the undersigned nor any of its direct or indirect  partners/members is a bank extending credit pursuant to a loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course  of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (iv) none of its direct or  indirect partners/members is a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower within the meaning of  Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code and (v) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a controlled  foreign corporation related to the Borrower as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.  The undersigned has furnished its participating Lender with IRS Form W-8IMY accompanied by  one of the following forms from each of its partners/members that is claiming the portfolio interest  exemption: (i) an IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable) or (ii) an IRS Form W-8IMY  accompanied by an IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable) from each of such  partner’s/member’s beneficial owners that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption.  By executing this  certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the  undersigned shall promptly so inform such Lender and (2) the undersigned shall have at all times furnished  such Lender with a properly completed and currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in  which each payment is to be made to the undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such  payments.  Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have  the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.  [NAME OF PARTICIPANT]  By:  _______________________   Name:  _______________________   Title:  ________________________  Date: ________ __, 20[  ]        

 

  Signature Page to Credit Agreement  EXHIBIT G-4  FORM OF U.S. TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE  (For Foreign Lenders That Are Partnerships For U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes)  Reference is hereby made to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (as amended,  supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among AZZ INC., a  Texas corporation (“Borrower”), the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Citibank, N.A., as  Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender.  Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01(e) of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby  certifies that (i) it is the sole record owner of the Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing such Loan(s))  in respect of which it is providing this certificate, (ii) its direct or indirect partners/members are the sole  beneficial owners of such Loan(s) (as well as any Note(s) evidencing such Loan(s)), (iii) with respect to the  extension of credit pursuant to this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, neither the undersigned  nor any of its direct or indirect partners/members is a bank extending credit pursuant to a loan agreement  entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of  the Code, (iv) none of its direct or indirect partners/members is a ten percent shareholder of the Borrower  within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code and (v) none of its direct or indirect  partners/members is a controlled foreign corporation related to the Borrower as described in  Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code.  The undersigned has furnished the Administrative Agent and the Borrower with IRS Form W- 8IMY accompanied by one of the following forms from each of its partners/members that is claiming the  portfolio interest exemption: (i) an IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable)  or (ii) an IRS Form  W-8IMY accompanied by an IRS Form W-8BEN-E (or W-8BEN, as applicable) from each of such  partner’s/member’s beneficial owners that is claiming the portfolio interest exemption.  By executing this  certificate, the undersigned agrees that (1) if the information provided on this certificate changes, the  undersigned shall promptly so inform the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and (2) the undersigned  shall have at all times furnished the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with a properly completed and  currently effective certificate in either the calendar year in which each payment is to be made to the  undersigned, or in either of the two calendar years preceding such payments.  Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein shall have  the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.  [NAME OF LENDER]  By:  _______________________   Name:  ________________________   Title:  ________________________  Date: ________ __, 20[  ]       

 

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  Exhibit 10.7    1    CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT  This CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective  as of July 9th, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between _________________ (the “Executive”)  and AZZ Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).  WITNESSETH  WHEREAS, the Executive is employed by the Company in the position of  ___________________________________________________; and  WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to retain Executive’s experience, skills,  abilities, background and knowledge with respect to the Company and its business; and  WHEREAS, Executive desires to continue to be in the employ of the Company and is  willing to accept the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;  NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants  hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound hereby, it is hereby agreed as follows:  ARTICLE I  Term of Agreement  1.01 Term.  This Agreement shall remain in effect from the Effective Date until the  earlier of:  (a) the date when Executive’s employment with the Company terminates for  any reason not described in Section 3.02; or  (b) the date when the Company or successor has met all of its obligations under  this Agreement following a termination of Executive’s employment with the Company or  successor to the Company for any reason described in Section 3.02; or  (c) the date when a Company adopts a Change in Control Severance Plan  containing substantially similar terms and conditions to this Agreement and for which the  Executive is eligible to participate.  ARTICLE II  Certain Definitions Used in this Agreement  2.01 Annual Base Salary. For all purposes of this Agreement, “Annual Base Salary”  means Executive’s annual base salary in effect immediately prior to Executive’s termination, or  the rate in effect prior to any material reduction in Executive’s base salary that would give  Executive the right to resign for Good Reason, as defined below.  2.02 Annual Cash Compensation.  For all purposes of this Agreement, “Annual Cash  Compensation” means Annual Base Salary plus the Target Cash Bonus of the Executive.  

 

  2  2.03 Cause. For all purposes under this Agreement, “Cause” shall have the meaning  set forth on Exhibit B to this Agreement.    2.04 Change in Control. For all purposes under this Agreement, “Change in Control”  shall mean:  (a) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, including,  without limitation, a sale of the equity interests of all or substantially all of the Company’s direct  and indirect subsidiaries;   (b) a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving entity  and in which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities immediately prior to such  transaction own, immediately after such transaction, equity securities representing less than fifty  percent (50%) of the voting power of the entity surviving such transaction;  (c) a reverse merger in which the Company is the surviving entity but the  holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities immediately prior to such transaction own,  immediately after such transaction, equity securities representing less than fifty percent (50%) of  the voting power of the Company; or  (d) an acquisition by any person, entity or group (excluding any employee  benefit plan, or related trust, sponsored or maintained by the Company or subsidiary of the  Company or other entity controlled by the Company) of the beneficial ownership of equity  securities of the Company representing over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power  entitled to vote in the election of directors.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, any transaction or series of related transactions, the primary  purpose of which (i) is to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same  proportions by the persons who held the Company’s equity securities immediately prior to such  transaction or (ii) is to raise capital for the Company in a bona fide equity financing shall be  deemed not to be a “Change in Control” for all purposes of this Agreement.  2.05 Change in Control Period. For all purposes under this Agreement, “Change in  Control Period” shall mean the period beginning on the execution of a definitive written agreement  that if consummated in accordance with its terms would result in a Change in Control and ending  on the earlier of (a) the termination of such agreement or (b) twenty-four (24) months following  the consummation of a Change in Control pursuant to such agreement.  2.06 Disability. For all purposes under this Agreement, “Disability” shall have the  meaning set forth on Exhibit B to this Agreement.  2.07 Good Reason. For all purposes under this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall have  the meaning set forth on Exhibit B to this Agreement.  

 

  3  ARTICLE III  TERMINATION BENEFITS  3.01 Benefits Upon Termination other than in connection with a Change in  Control. In the event Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated in any manner or  for any reason other than during a Change in Control Period, the rights of Executive to payments  and benefits, and the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, shall be solely as determined under  the Company’s compensation and benefits plans and policies.  3.02 Benefits Upon Termination without Cause or for Good Reason in connection  with a Change in Control. In the event Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated  by the Company or successor to the Company without Cause (and other than as a result of  Executive’s Disability) or Executive terminates his employment with the Company for Good  Reason (and other than as a result of Executive’s death), in each case during a Change in Control  Period, then, subject to Executive’s delivery to the Company or successor to the Company of a  Release and Waiver substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A within the applicable  time period set forth therein, but in no event later than forty-five (45) days following termination  of Executive’s employment, and permitting such Release and Waiver to become fully effective in  accordance with its terms, the Company or successor to the Company, if applicable, shall provide  Executive with the following severance benefits hereunder:  (a) Executive’s accrued but unpaid Annual Base Salary through the date of  termination (plus accrued and unpaid expenses reimbursable in accordance with Company  policies);  (b) severance will be paid in the form of regularly scheduled paychecks over a  period of 24 months which  shall begin on the first regular payroll date of the Company following  the effective date of the Release and Waiver and shall end when the cumulative amount of the  paychecks total two hundred percent (200%) of Executive’s Annual Cash Compensation, which  shall be calculated ignoring any decrease in Executive’s Annual Base Salary that forms the basis  for Executive’s termination for Good Reason, if applicable, and;   (c) notwithstanding any contrary terms of any stock option grant, option  agreement or other equity award agreement between the Company and Executive, all outstanding  stock options and other equity awards with respect to the Company common stock held by  Executive as of the date of termination that are subject to time-based vesting requirements shall  accelerate and vest in full;   (d) a lump sum payment equal to Executive’s Target Cash Bonus for the year  that includes the date of termination, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number  of full calendar months elapsed in the performance period of the bonus through the date of  termination, and the denominator of which is the total number of calendar months in the bonus  performance period, payable 60 days after the date of termination; and  (e) the Company will continue to provide Executive with medical, dental and  vision insurance coverage substantially comparable to the coverage maintained by the Company  for Executive immediately prior to his date of termination at no cost to Executive. Such continued  

 

  4  coverage shall cease upon the earlier of: (i) the date which is two (2) years after the Effective Date  or (ii) the date on which Executive becomes a full-time employee of another employer, provided  Executive is entitled to benefits with such other employer that are substantially similar to the health  and welfare benefits provided by the Company.  If any medical, dental or vision coverage  continues after such 24-month period, Executive shall be responsible for 100% of the cost.  To the  extent any of such group health benefits are self-insured, any amounts paid (A) by Executive shall  be paid on an after-tax basis, and (B) by Company on behalf of Executive and/or his spouse or  dependents shall be reported on Executive’s Form W-2 as taxable income.   3.03 Certain other Payments. Subject to ARTICLE IV, nothing contained in  Section  3.02 or otherwise under this Agreement shall limit Executive’s right to receive a  payout of  Executive’s accrued but unused vacation and/or paid time off and any other  payments required  to be made to or on behalf of Executive by law, as of the date of  Executive’s termination of  employment.  ARTICLE IV  Limitation on Payments  4.01 280G Payments. If any payment or benefit Executive will or may receive from  the Company or otherwise (a “280G Payment”) would (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within  the meaning of Section 280G of the of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the  “Code”), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the  Code (the “Excise Tax”), then any such 280G Payment (a “Payment”) shall be equal to the  Reduced Amount (as defined below). The “Reduced Amount” shall be either (x) the largest portion  of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment (after reduction) being subject to  the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion, up to and including the total, of the Payment, whichever  amount (i.e., the amount determined by clause (x) or by clause (y)), after taking into account all  applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all  computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in Executive’s receipt, on an after-tax  basis, of the greater economic benefit notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may  be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in Payment is required pursuant to the preceding  sentence the reduction shall be made (i) first by reducing severance pay under Section 3.02(b) of  this Agreement (in inverse order of payment, if applicable), (ii) then by reducing other parachute  payments, exclusive of equity awards, pro rata, and (iii) finally by reducing the accelerated vesting  of equity awards, pro rata.   4.02 Accounting Firm. Unless Executive and the Company agree on an alternative  accounting firm or law firm, the accounting firm engaged by the Company for general tax  compliance purposes as of  the day  prior to  the effective  date of  the Change in  Control shall   perform the calculations described in Section 4.01. If the accounting firm so engaged by the  Company is serving as accountant or auditor for the individual, entity or group effecting the  Change in Control, the Company shall appoint a nationally recognized accounting or law firm to  make the determinations required hereunder. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to  the determinations by such accounting or law firm required to be made hereunder. The Company  shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the accounting or law firm engaged to make the  determinations hereunder to provide its calculations, together with detailed supporting  documentation, to Executive and the Company within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on  

 

  5  which Executive’s right to a 280G Payment becomes reasonably likely to occur (if requested at  that time by Executive or the Company) or such other time as requested by Executive or the  Company.  4.03 Clawback. If Executive receives a Payment for which the Reduced Amount was  determined pursuant to clause (x) of Section 4.01 and the Internal Revenue Service determines  thereafter that some portion of the Payment is subject to the Excise Tax, Executive agrees to  promptly return to the Company a sufficient amount of the Payment (after reduction pursuant to  clause (x) of Section 4.01 so that no portion of the remaining Payment is subject to the Excise Tax.  For the avoidance of doubt, if the Reduced Amount was determined pursuant to clause (y) of  Section 4.01, Executive shall have no obligation to return any portion of the Payment pursuant to  the immediately preceding sentence.  ARTICLE V  Successors  5.01 Company’s Successors. The Company shall require any successor (whether  direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise)  to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, by an agreement in substance  and form reasonably satisfactory to Executive, to assume this Agreement and to agree expressly  to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be  required to perform it in the absence of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the  term “Company” shall include any successor to the Company’s business and/or assets which  executes and delivers the assumption agreement described in this Section 5.01 or which becomes  bound by this Agreement by operation of law.  5.02 Executive’s Successors. This Agreement and all rights of Executive hereunder  shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, Executive’s personal or legal representatives,  executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.  ARTICLE VI  APPLICATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 409A  6.01 Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, any  payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (the “Severance Benefits”) that constitute  “deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and  other guidance thereunder and any state law of similar effect (collectively “Section 409A”) shall  not commence in connection with Executive’s termination of employment unless and until  Executive has also incurred a “separation from service” (as such term is defined in Treasury  Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)) (the “Separation From Service”), unless the Company reasonably  determines that such amounts may be provided to Executive without causing Executive to incur  the additional 20% tax under Section 409A. Each installment of Severance Benefits is a separate  “payment” for purposes of Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(i) and it is intended that payments  of the Severance Benefits set forth in this Agreement satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the  exemptions from the application of Section 409A provided under Treasury Regulation Sections  1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5) and 1.409A-1(b)(9). However, if the Company (or, if applicable,  

 

  6  the successor entity thereto) determines that such exemptions are not available and Executive is,  on Executive’s Separation From Service, a “specified employee” of the Company or any successor  entity thereto, as such term is defined in Section 409A, then, solely to the extent necessary to avoid  the incurrence of the adverse personal tax consequences under Section 409A, the timing of the  Severance Benefit payments shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of: (i) the date that is six (6)  months and one day after Executive’s Separation From Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s  death.  6.02 Release and Waiver. Executive shall receive Severance Benefits only if Executive  executes and returns within the applicable time period set forth therein, the Release and Waiver,  and permits such Release and Waiver to become effective in accordance with its terms, which shall  in no event be longer than sixty (60) days following Executive’s Separation From Service (such  latest permitted date, the “Release Deadline”). If the Severance Benefits are not covered by one or  more exemptions from the application of Section 409A, and the Release and Waiver could  become  effective in the calendar year following the calendar year in which Executive’s Separation From  Service occurs, the Release and Waiver will not be deemed effective any earlier than the Release  Deadline. Except to the minimum extent that payments are delayed because Executive is a  “specified employee” or until the effectiveness of the Release and Waiver, all amounts will be paid  as soon as practicable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices. All amounts  payable under the Agreement will be subject to standard payroll taxes and deductions.  6.03 Interpretation. The Severance Benefits are intended to qualify for an exemption  from application of Section 409A or comply with its requirements to the extent necessary to avoid  adverse personal tax consequences under Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein shall be  interpreted accordingly.  ARTICLE VII  Miscellaneous Provisions  7.01 Notice. Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement  shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when  mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the  case of Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to Executive at the home address which he  most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed  notices shall be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and all notices shall be directed to the  attention of its Secretary.  7.02 Waiver. No provision of this Agreement shall be modified, waived or discharged  unless the modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Executive and  by an authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). No waiver by either party of any  breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party  shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or  provision at another time.  7.03 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) constitutes the  full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter  hereof, and supersede any and all prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether  

 

  7  oral or written and whether express or implied) made or entered into by either party with respect  to the subject matter hereof.  7.04 No Setoff; Withholding Taxes. There shall be no right of setoff or counterclaim,  with respect to any claim, debt or obligation against payments to Executive under this Agreement.  All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction for payment of all federal,  state and local employment taxes and any other taxes required to be withheld by law.  7.05 Choice of Law, Forum and Consent to Personal Jurisdiction.  This Agreement  shall be interpreted, construed, and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, regardless of its  place of execution or performance. Any cause of action arising between the parties regarding this  Agreement shall be brought only in a Texas state court located in Tarrant County, Texas, or in the  U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth division. Executive, by this  Section 7.05, consents to personal jurisdiction in any such State or Federal court and waives any  entitlement Executive might otherwise have to a transfer of venue under the preferred venue  requirements of State or Federal rules of civil procedure rules.  7.06 Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of  this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which  shall remain in full force and effect.  7.07 No Assignment. The rights of any person to payments or benefits under this  Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary  assignment or by operation of law, including (without limitation) bankruptcy, garnishment,  attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7.07 shall be  void.  7.08 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each  of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same  instrument.  7.09 Arbitration. Any dispute or controversy between the Company and Executive,  arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach of this Agreement, or otherwise, shall be  settled by arbitration in Fort Worth, Texas administered by the American Arbitration Association  in accordance with its Commercial Rules then in effect and judgment on the award rendered by  the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall have the  authority to award any remedy or relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could order or grant,  including, without limitation, the issuance of an injunction. However, either party may, without  inconsistency with this arbitration provision, apply to any court having jurisdiction over such  dispute or controversy and seek interim provisional, injunctive or other equitable relief until the  arbitration award is rendered or the controversy is otherwise resolved. Except as necessary in court  proceedings to enforce this arbitration provision or an award rendered hereunder, or to obtain  interim relief, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content or results of any  arbitration hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company and Executive. Each party  shall bear its or his costs and expenses in any arbitration hereunder and one-half of the arbitrator’s  fees and costs; provided, however, that the arbitrator shall have the discretion to award the  prevailing party reimbursement of its or his reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Executive  

 

  8  acknowledges that the duties he will perform for the Company will involve and have a connection  with interstate commerce within the meaning of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), and that this  Agreement involves and has a connection with interstate commerce within the meaning of the  FAA.  [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]   

 

  9  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement, in the case of  the Company by its duly authorized officer, as of the Effective Date.    EXECUTIVE:      ____________________________________    Name:  _________________________    Title: _________________________    COMPANY:    AZZ Inc.      By: ________________________________  Name: Tom Ferguson  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer        

 

    EXHIBIT A  Form of Release and Waiver  RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS  This Release and Waiver of Claims (this “Release”), is entered into this day of             ,    (the “Effective Date”) by and between ________, an individual (“Executive”), and AZZ  Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”).  WHEREAS, Executive has been employed as _______________ of the Company; and  WHEREAS, Executive and the Company have entered into a Change in Control  Agreement, dated as of _______________ (the “Change in Control Agreement”), pursuant to  which the Company has agreed to provide certain benefits to Executive in the event Executive’s  employment with  the Company  is terminated under certain circumstances; and  WHEREAS, Executive’s employment with the Company has been terminated under the  circumstances described in Section 3.02 of the Change in Control Agreement;  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants undertaken and the releases  contained in this Release, Executive and the Company agree as follows:  ARTICLE I  Termination  1.01 Relationship with the Company. Executive will separate from service with the  Company effective _______________, 20____ (“Separation Date”).  1.02 Change in Control Agreement. The Change in Control Agreement shall  terminate as of the Effective Date. All payments due to Executive from the Company shall be  determined under the applicable provisions of the Change in Control Agreement and this Release.  1.03 Acknowledgment. Executive acknowledges and agrees that, upon receipt of all  payments due to him on or before the Separation Date in accordance with the Change in Control  Agreement, he will have received all amounts owed for his regular and usual salary (including, but  not limited to, any severance, overtime, bonus, commissions or other wages), usual benefits and  accrued but unused vacation through the Separation Date and that all payments due to Executive  from the Company after the Separation Date shall be determined under this Release.  ARTICLE II  Severance Benefit  2.01 Severance. Upon Executive’s execution and delivery of this Release to the  Company and the expiration of the revocation period described in Section 4.02(c) of this Release,  the Company shall pay Executive the amounts set forth in Section 3.02 of the Change in Control  Agreement.  Such amounts shall be paid in the manner and at the time specified in the Change in  Control Agreement and shall be reduced by standard withholding all authorized deductions.  

 

    ARTICLE III  Release  3.01 Release. Executive on behalf of himself, his descendants, dependents, heirs,  executors, administrators, assigns, and successors, and each of them, hereby covenants not to sue  and fully releases and discharges the Company and each of its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates,  past and present (together, the “Company Group”), as well as its and their trustees, directors,  officers, members, managers, partners, agents, attorneys, insurers, Executives, shareholders,  representatives, assigns, and successors, past and present (each of them, hereinafter together and  collectively referred to as the “Releasees”) with respect to and from any and all claims, wages,  demands, rights, liens, agreements, contracts, covenants, actions, suits, causes of action,  obligations, debts, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, damages, judgments, orders and liabilities of  whatever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether now known or unknown, suspected  or unsuspected, and whether or not concealed or hidden, which he now owns or holds or he has at  any time heretofore owned or held or may in the future hold as against any of said Releasees,  arising out of or in any way related to his service as an officer, director, Executive or manager of  any member of the Company Group (other than as an equity owner), his separation from his  position as an officer, director, Executive and/or manager, as applicable, of any member of the  Company Group (other than as an equity owner), or any other transactions, occurrences, acts or  omissions or any loss, damage or injury whatever,  known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected,  concealed or apparent, resulting from any act or omission by or on the part of said Releasees, or  any of them, committed or omitted prior to the date of this Release related to Executive’s  employment or service with any member of the Company Group, including, without limiting the  generality of the foregoing, any claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,  the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, the  Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, the Texas  Labor Code, the Texas Payday Act, the Texas Employment Discrimination Law, the Texas  Disability Discrimination Law or any claim for severance pay, bonus, sick leave, holiday pay,  vacation pay, life insurance, health or medical insurance or any other fringe benefit or disability.  3.02 Non-released matters. Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 3.01 of this Release,  the release set forth therein shall not apply to (1) any severance or other benefits due Executive  under this Release or the Change in Control Agreement for which Executive has not expressly  acknowledged receipt or satisfaction in Section 2.01 of this Release or otherwise; (2) any right of  Executive to receive workers’ compensation benefits; (3) any right to continue Executive’s group  health benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act; (4) any  right of Executive to indemnification pursuant to the Company’s Bylaws or its articles of  incorporation (as may be amended from time to time); or (5) any rights of Executive under any  written equity-based award agreement entered into by and between any member of the Company  Group and Executive in effect at the Separation Date.  3.03 Representations and Warranties. Executive represents and warrants that he has  not heretofore assigned or transferred to any person not a party to this Release any released matter  or any part or portion thereof and he shall defend, indemnify and hold the Company and each of  its affiliates harmless from and against any claim (including the payment of attorneys’ fees and  costs actually incurred whether or not litigation is commenced) based on or in connection with or  arising out of any such assignment or transfer made, purported or claimed.  

 

    ARTICLE IV  ADEA Waiver  4.01 Waiver. Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees that by entering into this  Agreement, he is waiving any and all rights or claims that he may have arising under the federal  Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, which have arisen on or before the  date of execution of this Release.  4.02 Additional Acknowledgements. Executive further expressly acknowledges and  agrees that:  (a) he/she is hereby advised in writing by this Release to consult with an  attorney before signing this Release;  (b) he/she was given a copy of this Release on , 20___ and informed  that he had twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Release; and  (c) he/she was informed that he had seven (7) days following the date of  execution of this Release in which to revoke this Release.  ARTICLE V  Miscellaneous  5.01 Successors. This Release is personal to Executive and shall not, without the prior  written consent of the Company, be assignable by Executive. This Release shall inure to the benefit  of and be binding upon the Company and its Releasees and its and their respective successors and  assigns and any such successor or assignee shall be deemed substituted for the Company under the  terms of this Release for all purposes. As used herein, “successor” and “assignee” shall include  any person, firm, corporation or other business entity which at any time, whether by purchase,  merger or otherwise, directly or indirectly acquires the ownership of the Company or to which the  Company assigns this Release by operation of law or otherwise.  5.02 Waiver. No waiver of any breach of any term or provision of this Release shall be  construed to be, nor shall be, a waiver of any other breach of this Release. No waiver shall be  binding unless in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach.  5.03 Modification. This Release may not be amended or modified other than by a  written agreement executed by Executive and an officer of the Company authorized by the Board  of Directors of the Company to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the Company.  5.04 Complete Agreement. This Release constitutes and contains the entire agreement  and final understanding concerning Executive’s relationship with the Company and its affiliates  as an Executive and the other subject matters addressed herein between the parties, and supersedes  and replaces all prior negotiations and all agreements proposed or otherwise, whether written or  oral, concerning the subject matters. Any representation, promise or agreement not specifically  included in this Release shall not be binding upon or enforceable against either party. This Release  constitutes an integrated agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section 5.04,  

 

    any written equity-based award agreement entered into by and between any member of the  Company Group and Executive before the Separation Date pursuant to which Executive has rights  that continue after the Separation Date in accordance with the terms of the award and Executive’s  rights as an equity owner in any member of the Company Group are each outside of the scope of  the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.04 and shall continue in effect in accordance with their  terms.  5.05 Severability. If any provision of this Release or the application thereof is held  invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Release which can be  given effect without the invalid provisions or applications and to this end the provisions of this  Release are declared to be severable.  5.06 Choice of Law. This Release shall be deemed to have been executed and delivered  within the State of Texas, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be construed  and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Texas without regard  to principles of conflict of laws.  5.07 Cooperation in Drafting. Each party has cooperated in the drafting and  preparation of this Release. Hence, in any construction to be made of this Release, the same shall  not be construed against any party on the basis that the party was the drafter.  5.08 Counterparts. This Release may be executed in counterparts, and each  counterpart, when executed, shall have the efficacy of a signed original. Photographic copies of  such signed counterparts may be used in lieu of the originals for any purpose.  5.09 Arbitration. Any dispute or controversy between the Company and Executive,  arising out of or relating to this Release, the breach of this Release, or otherwise, shall be settled  by arbitration in Fort Worth, Texas administered by the American Arbitration Association in  accordance with its Commercial Rules then in effect and judgment on the award rendered by the  arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall have the  authority to award any remedy or relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could order or grant,  including, without limitation, the issuance of an injunction. However, either party may, without  inconsistency with this arbitration provision, apply to any court having jurisdiction over such  dispute or controversy and seek interim provisional, injunctive or other equitable relief until the  arbitration award is rendered or the controversy is otherwise resolved. Except as necessary in court  proceedings to enforce this arbitration provision or an award rendered hereunder, or to obtain  interim relief, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content or results of any  arbitration hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company and Executive. Each party  shall bear its or his costs and expenses in any arbitration hereunder and one-half of the arbitrator’s  fees and costs;  provided, however, that the arbitrator shall have the discretion to award the  prevailing party reimbursement of its or his reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.  5.10 Advice of Counsel. In entering this Release, the parties represent that they have  relied upon the advice of their attorneys, who are attorneys of their own choice, and that the terms  of this Release have been completely read and explained to them by their attorneys, and that those  terms are fully understood and voluntarily accepted by them.  

 

    5.11 Supplementary Documents. All parties agree to cooperate fully and to execute  any and all supplementary documents and to take all additional actions that may be necessary or  appropriate to give full force to the basic terms and intent of this Release and which are not  inconsistent with its terms.  5.12 Headings. The section headings contained in this Release are inserted for  convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Release.  5.13 Taxes. Other than the Company’s obligation to withhold taxes as required by law  or regulation, Executive shall be solely responsible for any taxes due as a result of the payment of  the Severance Benefit and other benefits to be provided to Executive pursuant to Section 2.01 of  this Release. Executive will defend and indemnify the Company and each of its affiliates from and  against any tax liability that any of them may have with respect to any such payment and against  any and all losses or liabilities, including defense costs, arising out of Executive’s failure to pay  any taxes due with respect to any such payment.  [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]     

 

    I have read the foregoing Release and I accept and agree to the provisions it contains and  hereby execute it voluntarily with full understanding of its consequences.    EXECUTED this _____ day of 20___, at , .          _______________________________    Name:__________________________    Title:___________________________      EXECUTED this _____ day of 20___, at , .    AZZ Inc.      By:        Name:     Title:          

 

    EXHIBIT B  Certain Definitions    “Cause” shall mean:   (i) Executive’s commission or conviction of, or the entering of a guilty plea or plea  of no contest by Executive with respect to, a felony, the equivalent thereof, any other crime  with respect to which imprisonment is a possible punishment, or any other crime involving  moral turpitude, fraud, misrepresentation, embezzlement, theft or sexual harassment;   (ii) excessive absenteeism by Executive not related to death or Disability (as  defined below) or otherwise permissible by applicable law or the Company’s policies for  sick leave, vacation, or compensated time off;   (iii) Executive’s engaging in any activity (including, without limitation, alcohol or  drug abuse or other self-induced affliction, or making disparaging remarks about the  Company or any of its affiliates or any of their respective officers, employees, managers,  directors, members or shareholders) that injures (monetarily or otherwise), in a material  respect, the reputation, business or a business relationship of the Company or any of its  affiliates;   (iv) Executive’s gross negligence or material malfeasance (including, without  limitation, commission of any intentional act of fraud, misappropriation or theft against the  Company or its affiliates or Executive’s intentional misrepresentation of any material  financial or operating results of the Company or any of its affiliates);   (v) Executive’s significant violation of any statutory or common law duty of loyalty  to the Company or any of its affiliates;   (vi) Executive’s material breach of any provision of the Company’s written policies  or the Company’s code of conduct; or   (vii) Executive’s refusal or failure to carry out the legitimate directives or  instructions of the Company’s Board of Directors (or such other person to whom Executive  reports as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors) that are  consistent with the scope and nature of Executive’s duties and responsibilities;   provided, however, that in the case of clause (ii), (vi) or (vii) above, only if such breach,  refusal or failure has not been cured within fifteen (15) days after Executive’s receipt of  written notice from the Company describing such breach or failure in reasonable detail;  provided, further, that Executive shall be entitled to no more than one (1) opportunity to  cure for any reason; provided, further, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to  prohibit Executive from providing testimony required by operation of law or legal process  in connection with a proceeding in which Executive is a witness.  

 

    “Disability” shall mean that Executive has been unable, for ninety (90) consecutive days  or for periods aggregating one hundred and twenty (120) business days in any period of  twelve (12) consecutive months, to perform Executive’s duties as a result of physical or  mental impairment, illness or injury, as determined in good faith by a majority of the Board  of Directors of the Company.     “Good Reason” shall mean:  (i)    the relocation by the Company of Executive’s principal place of employment  of more than fifty (50) miles from the location of Executive’s principal place of  employment, which relocation is not rescinded within fifteen (15) days after the date of  receipt by the Company from Executive of a Good Reason Notice (as defined below)  referring to this provision and describing such relocation;  (ii)    a reduction by the Company in Executive’s Annual Base Salary, unless such  reduction is rescinded within fifteen (15) days after the date of receipt by the Company  from Executive of a Good Reason Notice referring to this provision and describing such  reduction;  (iii)    a material diminution of Executive’s responsibilities or duties, which  diminution is not rescinded within fifteen (15) days after the date of receipt by the  Company from Executive of a Good Reason Notice referring to this provision and  describing such diminution; or  (iv)    a material breach by the Company of any equity award agreement (whether  with respect to stock appreciation rights, RSUs, PSUs or otherwise) by and between the  Company and Executive then in effect or the terms of any equity plan incorporated therein,  which material breach is not corrected within forty-five (45) days after the date of receipt  by the Company from Executive of a Good Reason Notice referring to this provision and  describing such material breach.  In order to terminate for Good Reason, Executive must provide thirty (30) days’ (or, in the  case of clause (iv), forty-five (45) days’) prior written notice to the Company, which notice  shall be given not later than ninety (90) days after the initial occurrence of the event  asserted by Executive to form the basis for the Good Reason claim (any such written notice  is referred to above as a “Good Reason Notice”).

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