Common use of Lenders Clause in Contracts

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E, or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; , provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E, or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; , provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E, or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; , provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender or Issuing Bank that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, Tax with respect to payments under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the BorrowerBorrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced raterate of withholding. In addition, any LenderLender or Issuing Bank, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender or Issuing Bank is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, , (Ai) any each Lender and Issuing Bank that is not a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and (with a copy to the Administrative Agent on or Agent), prior to the date on which such Issuing Bank or Lender becomes a Lender under party to this Agreement (Agreement, and from time to time thereafter upon at times reasonably requested by the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent)Borrower, executed originals two duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and any successor form. (Bii) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), ) two of whichever of the following is applicable: (i) A. duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) B. duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement and any other Loan Document is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) C. in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties certificate substantially in the form of perjury, Exhibit H-1 to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section as described in section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” related to the Borrower as described in Section section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (2) no payments under any Loan Document are effectively connected with the Foreign Lender’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (a “U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate”) and (B) duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, D. to the extent such Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner (for example, where the Foreign Lender is a partnership or a participating Lender), executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit H-2 or H-3, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; provided that if the applicable Lender is a partnership (and not a participating Lender) and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Lender may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit H-4 on behalf of such partner(s), or (iv) E. any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax Tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction Each of withholding tax the Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints the Collateral Agent as its agent under the law of Loan Documents and authorizes the jurisdiction in which Collateral Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to such Agent by the Borrower is locatedapplicable Loan Documents, or any treaty to which together with such jurisdiction is a partyactions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Collateral Agent acknowledges the Intercreditor Agreement, with respect the understanding that the Collateral Agent assumes no obligations under the Intercreditor Agreement and shall not be liable thereunder. Each Person serving as an Agent 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 an Agent, and such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (and generally engage in any kind of business with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or any Affiliate thereof as if it were not an Agent. No Agent shall have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirementsLoan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) no Agent shall be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing, (b) no Agent shall 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 to which such Agent is a party and that such Agent is required to exercise in writing by the Majority Lenders, and (c) except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, no Agent shall have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as Agent or any of their Affiliates in any capacity. No Agent shall be liable for any action taken or not taken by it with the consent or at the request of the Majority Lenders or in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. No Agent shall be deemed to have knowledge of any Default unless and until written notice thereof is given to such Agent by the Borrower or a Lender, and no Agent shall 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, approved by and relating to the Borrower, (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, (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 or therein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to such Agent. The Collateral 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 believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or sent by the proper Person. The Collateral Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. The Collateral Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower or Holdings), 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. The Collateral Agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through any one or more sub-agents (including any branch, other office, Affiliate or nominee of such Agent) appointed by such Agent. The Collateral Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of the preceding paragraphs shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Agents and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Agent. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for negligence by an agent appointed with due care. The Collateral Agent may resign at any time by notifying the Lenders and the Borrower. Upon any such resignation, the Majority Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor that, except if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such resignation, is reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower, provided that, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) shall fail to provide its consent to any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver successor proposed to the Borrower in writing by the Majority Lenders within ten days after receipt of such proposal, such successor shall be deemed to be reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower. The Collateral Agent’s resignation shall not be effective until a successor Collateral Agent shall have been appointed by the Majority Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment; provided that, if no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Majority Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Collateral Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Collateral Agent may on behalf of the Lenders appoint a successor Collateral Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor, at the expense of the Borrower. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as an Agent hereunder by a successor, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Agent, and the Administrative retiring Agent, shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this paragraph). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After an Agent’s resignation hereunder, the provisions of this Article and Section 9.03 shall continue in effect for its benefit in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was acting as Agent. Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon either 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 Agreement. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon either Agent or prior to the date any other Lender and based on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (documents and information as it shall from time to time thereafter deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder. Beyond the request exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof, the Collateral Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or as to preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining thereto. The Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for filing any financing or continuation statements or recording any documents or instruments in any public office at any time or times or otherwise perfecting or maintaining the perfection of any security interest in the Collateral. The Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody of the Collateral in its possession if the Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which other collateral agents accord similar property. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or diminution in the value of any of the Collateral, including by reason of the act or omission of any carrier, forwarding agency or other agent or bailee selected by the Collateral Agent in good faith. The Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for: (i) the existence, genuineness or value of any of the Collateral, (ii) the validity, perfection, priority or enforceability of the Liens in any of the Collateral, whether impaired by operation of law or by reason of any action or omission to act on its part hereunder, except to the extent such action or omission constitutes gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Collateral Agent, (iii) the validity or sufficiency of the Collateral or any agreement or assignment contained therein, (iv) the validity of the title of the Borrower to the Collateral, (v) insuring the Collateral, (vi) the payment of taxes, charges, assessments or Liens upon the Collateral, (vii) filing of financing or continuation statements or (viii) otherwise as to the maintenance of the Collateral. The Collateral Agent shall have no duty to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms of this Agreement or the Administrative Security Documents by other parties to this Agreement or related transaction documents. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Agreement. The Collateral Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of any Default or Event of Default unless a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Agent has received written notice of any event that constitutes a Default or an Event of Default at the Corporate Trust Office, and such notice references this Agreement. The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Collateral Agent), executed originals including its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Collateral Agent in each of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such its capacities hereunder, and each officer, director, employee, and agent, custodian and other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by Person employed to act hereunder. The Collateral Agent may request that the Borrower or deliver a certificate setting forth the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable take specified actions pursuant to this Agreement Agreement. Any power conferred on the Collateral Agent to enforce remedies is effectively connected with permissive and, unless instructed by the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, Majority Lenders pursuant to the effect that such Foreign Lender is terms hereof, shall not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required deemed to be madea duty, rather than a right. In addition, each Lender The Collateral Agent shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of not have any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided duty to exercise any remedy if it is legally able has not been directed in writing to do so by the Majority Lenders and provided with security or indemnity satisfactory to it. The Collateral Agent shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Agreement at the timerequest or direction of any of the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement, unless such Lenders shall have offered to the Collateral Agent security or indemnity satisfactory to the Collateral Agent against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction. In no event shall the Collateral Agent be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God. Nothing herein shall require the Collateral Agent to expend or risk its own funds. Each Lender party agrees that the Lenders may appoint other Agents with (so long as no Default shall promptly notify have occurred and be continuing) the Borrower and prior written consent of the Administrative Borrower, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Collateral Agent at may hold funds received by it uninvested without any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities liability for such purpose)interest, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Lenders. Any Each Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is locatedshall, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy extent it is legally able to the Administrative Agent)do so, at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 Person becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable written request of the Borrower), deliver to the Borrower or (with a copy to the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only ) such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by Applicable Law as will permit payments under this Agreement to be made to it without or at a reduced rate of withholding or deduction of U.S. federal withholding tax (such as IRS Form W-9 (if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do sorequired by Applicable Law), whichever of IRS Form W 8BEN properly claiming the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an applicable income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is W 8ECI treating such payments as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade income, or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption from withholding based on the benefits of the “portfolio interest” exemption for portfolio interest under Section Code sections 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code), (A) IRS Form W 8BEN together with a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” Person described in Section 881(c)(3)(CCode sections 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code and or sections 881(c)(3)(A), (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be madeC)). In addition, each Lender shall, at the Borrower’s written request (which request shall provide a copy of the form in question and instructions for the completion and filing of such form), deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) any substitute, successor or additional forms or other documentation as will permit payments to such Lender to be made without withholding or deduction or at a reduced rate, unless such Lender is legally unable to deliver such form or documentation. 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 the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such forms promptly upon time or times reasonably requested by the expiration Borrower or invalidity the Administrative Agent such documentation in writing prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of any form previously delivered the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent in writing as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender; provided it is legally able ’s obligations under FATCA or to do so at determine the timeamount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of the prior sentence, “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement. Each such Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at in writing of any time change in circumstances that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide would modify or render invalid any previously delivered form claimed exemption or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose)reduction.

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E, or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN-E (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; , provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction Each of withholding tax the Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints the Collateral Agent as its agent under the law of Loan Documents and authorizes the jurisdiction in which Collateral Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to such Agent by the Borrower is locatedapplicable Loan Documents, or any treaty to which together with such jurisdiction is a partyactions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Collateral Agent acknowledges the Intercreditor Agreement, with respect the understanding that the Collateral Agent assumes no obligations under the Intercreditor Agreement and shall not be liable thereunder. Each Person serving as an Agent 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 an Agent, and such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (and generally engage in any kind of business with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or any Affiliate thereof as if it were not an Agent. EXECUTION COPY No Agent shall have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirementsLoan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) no Agent shall be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing, (b) no Agent shall 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 to which such Agent is a party and that such Agent is required to exercise in writing by the Majority Lenders, and (c) except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, no Agent shall have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as Agent or any of their Affiliates in any capacity. No Agent shall be liable for any action taken or not taken by it with the consent or at the request of the Majority Lenders or in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. No Agent shall be deemed to have knowledge of any Default unless and until written notice thereof is given to such Agent by the Borrower or a Lender, and no Agent shall 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, any other Loan Document or the Information Memorandum dated December 26, 2007, approved by and relating to the Borrower, (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, (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 or therein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to such Agent. The Collateral 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 believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or sent by the proper Person. The Collateral Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. The Collateral Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower or Holdings), 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. The Collateral Agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through any one or more sub-agents (including any branch, other office, Affiliate or nominee of such Agent) appointed by such Agent. The Collateral Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of the preceding paragraphs shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Agents and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Agent. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for negligence by an agent appointed with due care. The Collateral Agent may resign at any time by notifying the Lenders and the Borrower. Upon any such resignation, the Majority Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor that is not a Regulation U Bank and, except if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such resignation, that is reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower, provided that, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) shall fail to provide its consent to any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver successor proposed to the Borrower in writing by the Majority Lenders within ten days after receipt of such proposal, such successor shall be deemed to be reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower. The Collateral Agent’s resignation shall not be effective until a successor Collateral Agent shall have been appointed by the Majority Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment; provided that, if no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Majority Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Collateral Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Collateral Agent may on behalf of the Lenders appoint a successor Collateral Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above, or petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as an Agent hereunder by a successor, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Agent, and the Administrative retiring Agent, shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this paragraph). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After an Agent’s resignation hereunder, the provisions of this Article and Section 9.03 shall continue in effect for its benefit in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was acting as Agent. Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon either 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 Agreement. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon either Agent or prior to the date any other Lender and based on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (documents and information as it shall from time to time thereafter deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder. Beyond the request exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof, the Collateral Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or as to preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining thereto. The Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for filing any financing or continuation statements or recording any documents or instruments in any public office at any time or times or otherwise perfecting or maintaining the perfection of any security interest in the Collateral. The Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody of the Collateral in its possession if the Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which other collateral agents accord similar property. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or diminution in the value of any of the Collateral, including by reason of the act or omission of any carrier, forwarding agency or other agent or bailee selected by the Collateral Agent in good faith. The Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for: (i) the existence, genuineness or value of any of the Collateral, (ii) the validity, perfection, priority or enforceability of the Liens in any of the Collateral, whether impaired by operation of law or by reason of any action or omission to act on its part hereunder, except to the extent such action or omission constitutes gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Collateral Agent, (iii) the validity or sufficiency of the Collateral or any agreement or assignment contained therein, (iv) the validity of the title of the Borrower to the Collateral, (v) insuring the Collateral, (vi) the payment of taxes, charges, assessments or Liens upon the Collateral, (vii) filing of financing or continuation statements or (viii) otherwise as to the maintenance of the Collateral. The Collateral Agent shall have no duty to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms of this Agreement or the Administrative Security Documents by other parties to this Agreement or related transaction documents. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Agreement. The Collateral Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of any Default or Event of Default unless a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Agent has received written notice of any event that constitutes a Default or an Event of Default at the Corporate Trust Office, and such notice references this Agreement. The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Collateral Agent), executed originals including its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Collateral Agent in each of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such its capacities hereunder, and each officer, director, employee, and agent, custodian and other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by Person employed to act hereunder. The Collateral Agent may request that the Borrower or deliver a certificate setting forth the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable take specified actions pursuant to this Agreement Agreement. Any power conferred on the Collateral Agent to enforce remedies is effectively connected with permissive and, unless instructed by the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, Majority Lenders pursuant to the effect that such Foreign Lender is terms hereof, shall not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required deemed to be madea duty, rather than a right. In addition, each Lender The Collateral Agent shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of not have any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided duty to exercise any remedy if it is legally able has not been directed in writing to do so by the Majority Lenders and provided with an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it. The Collateral Agent shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Agreement at the timerequest or direction of any of the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement, unless such Lenders shall have offered to the Collateral Agent security or indemnity satisfactory to the Collateral Agent against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction. In no event shall the Collateral Agent be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God. Nothing herein shall require the Collateral Agent to expend or risk its own funds, unless appropriate indemnities are provided hereunder. Each Lender party agrees that the Lenders may appoint other Agents with (so long as no Default shall promptly notify have occurred and be continuing) the Borrower and prior written consent of the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements Borrower, not to provide any previously delivered form be unreasonably withheld or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).delayed. EXECUTION COPY

Lenders. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law The scope of the jurisdiction engagement of any financial consultants shall be acceptable to the Agent and the Required Lenders. r. Notwithstanding anything in which the Borrower is locatedCredit Agreement to the contrary (including without limitation the provisions of Sections 6.10 of the Credit Agreement), during the Restructuring Period, absent the prior written consent of the Required Lenders, the Company shall not, and shall not permit or cause any treaty of its Subsidiaries to which such jurisdiction is declare or pay any dividends or make any distributions on its Capital Stock or redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire or retire any of its Capital Stock, provided that any Subsidiary may continue to declare and pay dividends or make distributions to the Company or to a partyWholly-Owned Subsidiary consistent with past practice. s. During the Restructuring Period, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall pay any discretionary bonus or similar compensation award to any of their respective officers or employees except pursuant to a comprehensive plan approved by the Required Lenders. The preceding sentence shall not limit the right of the Company or its Subsidiaries to pay any bonus (i) required under any written employment agreement, incentive plan or similar "guaranteed" bonus plan in existence immediately prior to the Second Amendment Effective Date or (ii) negotiated as part of a recruitment "signing bonus" consistent with respect to payments under this Agreement past practice. Upon request, the Company shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy Lenders and the Agent copies of any applicable employment agreements, incentive plans or similar "guaranteed" bonus plans. t. Upon execution of this Amendment, the Company shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, an amendment fee in the amount of $140,625.00. u. Commencing on the Second Amendment Effective Date and thereafter, there shall be no principal payments made to the Noteholders in respect of the Noteholder Obligations unless, simultaneously with the making of any such payment, the Borrowers pay to the Lenders the "Reduction Amount" (as such term is defined in Article 2 of this Amendment). Upon payment to the Lenders of the Reduction Amount, at the time Borrowing Base and the Aggregate Commitments shall be permanently reduced by such amount, which may not be reborrowed. v. Notwithstanding anything in the Credit Agreement to the contrary, the Borrowers shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary to, make any Capital Expenditures that exceed in the aggregate for the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries $1,750,000 during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. w. There shall be no other Default or times prescribed by applicable law Unmatured Default under the Credit Agreement (as modified herein) or reasonably requested by the Borrowerother Loan Documents (except for the Existing Defaults expressly acknowledged and waived in this Amendment through the effective date hereof). Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 1.3, such properly completed all indebtedness of the Borrowers to the Lenders shall be due and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law payable on demand in the discretion of the Required Lenders upon expiration or termination of the Restructuring Period as will permit such payments to be made without withholding provided in Section 1.10 hereof or at a reduced rateany failure of any one or more of the conditions set forth in this Section 1.3. In additionFurther, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower failure of any one or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality more of the foregoing, if conditions set forth in this Section 1.3 shall constitute a Default under the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in Loan Documents (without the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity necessity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form notice or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purposecure period).

Lenders. Any Each Lender that is entitled organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States (a “Foreign Lender”) as to which payments to be made in US Dollars under this Agreement or under the Notes are exempt from United States withholding tax or are subject to United States withholding tax at a reduced rate under an applicable statute or tax treaty shall provide to Borrower and Agent (1) a properly completed and executed Internal Revenue Service Form 4224 or Form 1001 or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Foreign Lender’s entitlement to such exemption from or reduction reduced rate of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments to be made to such Foreign Lender under this Agreement shall deliver and under the Notes (a “Certificate of Exemption”) or (2) a letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to the Borrower any such exemption or reduced rate of withholding (with a copy “Letter of Non-Exemption”). Prior to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed becoming a Lender under this Agreement and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at within fifteen (15) days after a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the reasonable written request of Borrower or the Administrative AgentAgent from time to time thereafter, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any each Foreign Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (shall provide a Certificate of Exemption or a Letter of Non-Exemption to Borrower and from time to time thereafter upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such . If a Foreign Lender is subject entitled to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver an exemption with respect to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall US Dollar payments to be requested by the recipient) on or prior made to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (or to a reduced rate of withholding) and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and Agent within the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, Borrower shall withhold taxes from time payments to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower shall not be required to do so)pay any additional amounts as a result of such withholding, whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying provided that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that all such withholding shall cease upon delivery by such Foreign Lender is not (1) of a “bank” within the meaning Certificate of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law Exemption to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose)Agent.

Lenders. There may be no more than ten Approved Borrowers at any one time. So long as all principal and interest on all Loans of any Approved Borrower have been paid in full, the Company may terminate an Approved Borrower’s status as an Approved Borrower by furnishing to the Administrative Agent a letter (a “Termination Letter”), substantially in the form of Exhibit K hereto, duly completed and executed by the Company and such Approved Borrower. Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction Termination Letter furnished in accordance with this Section 2.25 shall be effective upon receipt by the Administrative Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the delivery of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, Termination Letter with respect to payments under this Agreement any Approved Borrower shall deliver not affect any obligation of such Approved Borrower theretofore incurred. Each Restricted Subsidiary set forth in Schedule 2.25 hereto shall be deemed an Approved Borrower until delivery of a Termination Letter with respect to the such Subsidiary. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no Revolving Credit Lender shall be required to make any Revolving Credit Loan to an Approved Borrower if (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by i) any applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, regulation shall make it unlawful for any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding make or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoingmaintain any such Loan, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI such Lender lacks any required license or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade other governmental or business regulatory authorization in the United States, applicable jurisdiction or (iii) doing so, would cause administrative or operational issues for such Lender or would result in the case of a Foreign such Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Codeincurring additional costs and expenses (including taxes)(such Revolving Credit Lender, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Protesting Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose”).

Lenders. Any Upon delivery of the applicable Incremental Facility Request, any Lender may (in its sole discretion) participate in any Commitment increase with the consent of the Borrower (in its sole discretion; provided that the Borrower’s consent shall not be required if any existing Lender elects to participate in such Incremental Facility in accordance with clause (B) below), subject to each of the following: (A) no existing Lender will have an obligation to provide all or any portion of any Incremental Facilities; (B) the Borrower shall deliver a notice (along with, if applicable, customary and reasonable preliminary diligence information with respect to the transaction to be consummated with the proceeds of such incremental that is entitled available to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or at such time) to all existing Lenders to first offer such existing Lenders the opportunity to provide any treaty to which such jurisdiction is Incremental Facility on a partypro rata basis (and on a non-pro rata basis, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver existing Lenders that elect to cover declining Lenders’ declined amounts) on the terms offered by the Borrower and such other Lenders, it being understood and agreed that to the extent any Lender has not delivered to the Borrower a commitment to provide its pro rata share of such Incremental Facility (or non-pro rata portion with a copy respect to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrowerexisting Lenders that elect to cover declining Lenders’ declined amounts) within ten (10) Business Days of delivery of such notice, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit Lender shall be deemed to have declined to provide any portion of such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, Incremental Facility; (AC) any Incremental Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code Sponsor Affiliated Lender shall deliver be subject to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on same restrictions set forth in Section 13.23 as they would otherwise be subject to with respect to any purchase by or prior assignment of Loans; and (D) any Incremental Lender that is not an existing Lender shall be subject to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent same restrictions set forth in Section 13.06 as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is they would otherwise be subject to backup withholding with respect to any purchase by or information reporting requirement; and (B) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number assignment 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose)Loans.

Lenders. Any Lender or Issuing Bank that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, Tax with respect to payments under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the BorrowerBorrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced raterate of withholding. In addition, any LenderLender or Issuing Bank, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender or Issuing Bank is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the Borrower is resident for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, , (Ai) any each Lender and Issuing Bank that is not a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and (with a copy to the Administrative Agent on or Agent), prior to the date on which such Issuing Bank or Lender becomes a Lender under party to this Agreement (Agreement, and from time to time thereafter upon at times reasonably requested by the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent)Borrower, executed originals two duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and any successor form. (Bii) each Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), ) two of whichever of the following is applicable: (i) A. duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or any successor form claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) , B. duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement and any other Loan Document is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (A) a certificate, signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (B) duly completed executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or any successor form) certifying that the Foreign Lender is not a United States Person, or (iv) any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition, each Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the expiration or invalidity of any form previously delivered by such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the legal requirements to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose).

Lenders. (i) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments made under this Agreement any Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced raterate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. 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 2.13(f)(ii)(A), (ii)(B) and (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, if in the event that the Borrower is resident for a U.S. federal income tax purposes in the United States, Borrower, (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code U.S. Person shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service IRS Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirement; and W-9; (B) each Foreign Lender shall shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but, in any event, only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i1) duly completed executed originals in the case of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor form a Foreign Lender claiming eligibility for the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party,party (x) with respect to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E 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-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E 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; (ii2) duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor form certifying that the income receivable pursuant to this Agreement is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States,W-8ECI; (iii3) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (Ax) a certificate, certificate signed under penalties of perjury, to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (By) duly completed executed originals copies of Internal Revenue Service IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E; or (or any successor form4) certifying 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-8BEN, IRS Form W-8BEN-E, a certificate described in Section 2.13(f)(ii)(B)(3), IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; provided that if the Foreign Lender is not a United States Personpartnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, orsuch Foreign Lender may provide a certificate described in Section 2.13(f)(ii)(B)(3) on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner; (ivC) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the 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 the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed copies of any other form including Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, as prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal U.S. federal withholding tax Tax, duly completed completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. In addition; 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, each as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower such forms promptly upon documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the expiration Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or invalidity the Borrower, at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, as may be necessary for the Administrative Agent and the Borrower 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 any such payment. Solely for purposes of this clause (D), “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the Effective Date. (iii) Each Lender agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered by expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such Lender; provided it is legally able to do so at the time. Each Lender shall form or certification or promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent at any time that it becomes aware that it no longer satisfies the in writing of its legal requirements inability to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower (or any other form of certification adopted by the U.S. or other taxing authorities for such purpose)do so.