Common use of Request for Purchase Clause in Contracts

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Applicable Currency) of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Applicable Currency as determined in good faith by the Company at the time such Request for Purchase is made) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes and certify that such proceeds shall not be used for the purpose of financing a Hostile Tender Offer, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 6 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company (a) At any time prior to the Advance Request Termination Date, Seller may submit a Request to Bank for Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in one or more Eligible Mortgage Loans from Seller hereunder by delivering or causing to be delivered to Bank, by electronic data submission or in such other manner, as may be required by Bank from time to time during time, the Issuance Period make requests information and other items for purchases such Eligible Mortgage Loans required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (b) To assist Bank in making its decision whether to purchase a Participation Interest in any particular Eligible Mortgage Loan, Seller will timely provide Bank or Bank’s agents with the information and other items for such Eligible Mortgage Loan required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (c) Each submission of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made deemed to Prudential constitute a representation and warranty by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect Seller to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists Bank on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event and on the date of Default or Default an Advance made by Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in any Mortgage Loan in connection with such Request that: (i) such Request relates to an Eligible Mortgage Loan; and that no Event (ii) the information and materials submitted to Bank in connection with such Mortgage Loan and such Request are true, correct and complete in all respects. (d) Each submission of Default or Default a Request shall arise as the result constitute Seller’s agreement and reaffirmation of the terms of the Blanket Assignment, such that, if Bank elects to purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially from Seller a Participation Interest in the form Mortgage Loan referenced in such Request, then effective upon payment by Bank to Seller of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request the Purchase Price for Purchase such Participation Interest pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Seller shall be in writing have (and shall be conclusively deemed made when received to have) irrevocably and unconditionally sold, transferred, assigned and conveyed to Bank, and Bank shall have (and shall be conclusively deemed to have) purchased and accepted from Seller, all of Seller’s rights, titles, and interests in, to and under such Participation Interest in such Mortgage Loan and the related Mortgage Loan Documents, and such sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance shall be evidenced by Prudentialthe Blanket Assignment (including the Schedule thereto which shall be updated and maintained by Bank, and which Seller hereby confirms and accepts, and shall be conclusive absent manifest error conclusively established by Seller).

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 7 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes), (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days (or such earlier date as PIM may agree) and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that that, except as may be described in a writing attached to such Request for Purchase, the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase (except such representations and warranties that relate solely to the extent an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true as of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated such earlier date) and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 10 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company Issuer may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts (which shall result in an average life of no more than 10 years) and interest payment periods (which may be quarterly or semi-annually, payment in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase, subject to such changes and exceptions thereto, if any, as may be indicated in the Request for Purchase except and are reasonably acceptable to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and Prudential, (vii) certify that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i1) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii2) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 8 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii3) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv4) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v5) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi6) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii7) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached heretoExhibit 2.2(c). Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by e‑mail, telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating and, in the case of a floating interest rate, specify whether the length of the Interest Period is one, three or six months, (iii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts amounts, interest payment dates and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi‑annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf applicable Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential either electronically, by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than seven years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes (which may not be used for funding a Hostile Tender Offer), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (as qualified by any supplemental disclosure included in an exhibit to such Request for Purchase) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes and certify that such proceeds shall not be used for the purpose of financing a Hostile Tender Offer, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery serviceservice to the applicable address set forth in the Information Schedule, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which which, in the case of the initial draw, shall not be less than $10,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) or which, in the case of any subsequent draw, shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency), and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears, with quarterly available only in the case of Notes denominated in Dollars) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 6 Business Days (or, if the issuer of such notes will be an Issuer Subsidiary organized in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, not less than 15 Business Days) and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as viii) specify the result issuer of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf NotesNotes (which shall be the Company or an Issuer Subsidiary), and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates dates, if any, and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, Notes (which shall not be used to finance a Hostile Tender Offer), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, Purchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time following the Initial Closing Day and during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more less than thirty (30) days 5 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices price of such Private Shelf Notes are is to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Exhibit B. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 thereby and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify whether interest payments are to be made quarterly or semi-annually, (v) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide fax, email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify whether interest payments are to be made quarterly or semi-annually, (v) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes (which shall not in any event be for the purpose of financing any hostile tender offer), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.2.4. attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Accepted Currency of the Shelf Notes to be issued pursuant thereto, (ii) specify in Dollars the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes (or the Dollar Equivalent of Notes to be denominated in Sterling or Euros) covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail (with confirmation of receipt), telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be (A) less than $5,000,000 and shall not be 3,000,000 or (B) greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing Closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf related Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that (x) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (which may be updated and/or modified and delivered with such Request for Purchase as contemplated by Section 4.1 hereof) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that (y) there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.. Any previous notification referenced in a Request for Purchase or any Request for Purchase that contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Section or Schedule hereto, shall not be effective to amend such information unless it is received by Prudential at least two Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day for Notes to which such Request for Purchase relates; provided, however, Prudential agrees that all new disclosures related to outstanding Indebtedness under Schedule 5.15 will be deemed acceptable when such Request for Purchase is delivered if such Indebtedness is permitted under this Agreement and under applicable law. If Prudential provides such interest rate quotes earlier than two Business Days after Prudential receives a Request for Purchase which contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Section hereto and Prudential states in writing that it waives the requirement in this Section 2(d) that the information shall not be effective to amend unless it is received by Prudential at least two Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day, the information contained in such Schedule or Section shall be deemed effective to amend such information at the time of the issuances of the quotes. Roanoke Gas Company Private Shelf Agreement

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more less than thirty (30) days 5 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less more than three (3) 90 days after any Acceptance with respect to the making of such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices price of such Private Shelf Notes are is to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true on and as of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated such earlier date) and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Exhibit C. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 40,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less no more than three ten (310) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery serviceservice to the applicable address set forth in the Information Schedule, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which which, in the case of the initial draw, shall not be less than $10,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) or which, in the case of any subsequent draw, shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency), and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 6 Business Days (or, if the issuer of such notes will be an Issuer Subsidiary organized in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, not less than 15 Business Days) and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as viii) specify the result issuer of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf NotesNotes (which shall be the Company or an Issuer Subsidiary), and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (semi-annually or quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than twelve (12) years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than ten (10) years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty twenty-five (3025) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. (i) The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (ia) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iib) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiic) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivd) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (ve) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vif) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viig) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing --------- and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential New York Life by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 25,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except after giving effect to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated any updated schedules and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialNew York Life.

Request for Purchase. The Company ​ (a) At any time prior to the Advance Request Termination Date, Seller may submit a Request to Bank for Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in one or more Eligible Mortgage Loans from Seller hereunder by delivering or causing to be delivered to Bank, by electronic data submission or in such other manner, as may be required by Bank from time to time during time, the Issuance Period make requests information and other items for purchases such Eligible Mortgage Loans required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. ​ (b) To assist Bank in making its decision whether to purchase a Participation Interest in any particular Eligible Mortgage Loan, Seller will timely provide Bank or Bank's agents with the information and other items for such Eligible Mortgage Loan required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. ​ (c) Each submission of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made deemed to Prudential constitute a representation and warranty by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect Seller to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists Bank on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event and on the date of Default or Default an Advance made by Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in any Mortgage Loan in connection with such Request that: (i) such Request relates to an Eligible Mortgage Loan; and that no Event (ii) the information and materials submitted to Bank in connection with such Mortgage Loan and such Request are true, correct and complete in all respects. ​ (d) Each submission of Default or Default a Request shall arise as the result constitute Seller's agreement and reaffirmation of the terms of the Blanket Assignment, such that, if Bank elects to purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially from Seller a Participation Interest in the form Mortgage Loan referenced in such Request, then effective upon payment by Bank to Seller of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request the Purchase Price for Purchase such Participation Interest pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Seller shall be in writing have (and shall be conclusively deemed made when received to have) irrevocably and unconditionally sold, transferred, assigned and conveyed to Bank, and Bank shall have (and shall be conclusively deemed to have) purchased and accepted from Seller, all of Seller's rights, titles, and interests in, to and under such Participation Interest in such Mortgage Loan and the related Mortgage Loan Documents, and such sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance shall be evidenced by Prudential.the Blanket Assignment (including the Schedule thereto which shall be updated and maintained by Bank, and which Seller hereby confirms and accepts, and shall be conclusive absent manifest error conclusively established by Seller). ​

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify certify that the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes shall be used for general corporate purposes permitted by this Agreement, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vi) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(8)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(4) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)sale, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company (a) At any time prior to the Advance Request Termination Date, Seller may submit a Request to Bank for Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in one or more Eligible Mortgage Loans from Seller hereunder by delivering or causing to be delivered to Bank, by electronic data submission or in such other manner, as may be required by Bank from time to time during time, the Issuance Period make requests information and other items for purchases such Eligible Mortgage Loans required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (b) To assist Bank in making its decision whether to purchase a Participation Interest in any particular Eligible Mortgage Loan, Seller will timely provide Bank or Bank’s agents with the information and other items for such Eligible Mortgage Loan required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (c) Each submission of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made deemed to Prudential constitute a representation and warranty by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect Seller to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists Bank on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event and on the date of Default or Default an Advance made by Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in any Mortgage Loan in connection with such Request that: (i) such Request relates to an Eligible Mortgage Loan; and that no Event (ii) the information and materials submitted to Bank in connection with such Mortgage Loan and such Request are true and correct in all material respects. (d) Each submission of Default or Default a Request shall arise as the result constitute Seller’s agreement and reaffirmation of the terms of the Blanket Assignment, such that, if Bank elects to purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially from Seller a Participation Interest in the form Mortgage Loan referenced in such Request, then effective upon payment by Bank to Seller of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request the Purchase Price for Purchase such Participation Interest pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Seller shall be in writing have (and shall be conclusively deemed made when received to have) irrevocably and unconditionally sold, transferred, assigned and conveyed to Bank, and Bank shall have (and shall be conclusively deemed to have) purchased and accepted from Seller, all of Seller’s rights, titles, and interests in, to and under such Participation Interest in such Mortgage Loan and the related Mortgage Loan Documents, and such sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance shall be evidenced by Prudentialthe Blanket Assignment (including the Schedule thereto which shall be updated and maintained by Bank, and which Seller hereby confirms and accepts, and shall be conclusive absent manifest error conclusively established by Seller).

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telecopier, email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5, as the same may have been updated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(f) in connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes, are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 7 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes), (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company may may, from time to time during the Issuance Period Period, make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein is called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall will be made to Prudential New York Life by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail or overnight delivery service, and shall must: (ia) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered therebyby the Request for Purchase, which shall in an amount not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such the Request for Purchase is made (and, in the case of any Shelf Notes being requested as Floating Rate Notes, not greater than the Available Floating Rate Sublimit Amount at the time the Request for Purchase is made); (b) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating and, in the case of a floating interest rate, specify whether the length of the Floating Rate Interest Period is to be one, three or six months; (iic) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which are no more than (x) 12 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Fixed Rate Notes and (y) 10 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Floating Rate Notes), average life (which is no more than (x) 12 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Fixed Rate Notes and (y) 10 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Floating Rate Notes) and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrearsif any) of the Private Shelf Notes covered therebyby the Request for Purchase; (d) specify whether interest payments on such Shelf Notes are to be made monthly, quarterly or semi-annually in arrears; (iiie) specify the use or uses of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, ; (ivf) specify the proposed day Closing Date for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall will be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty 20 days (30or as otherwise agreed) days after the making of such that Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three Purchase; (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vig) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the that same date of such Request for Purchase no Default or Event of Default or Default Default; and (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (viih) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B the attached hereto. Exhibit B. Each Request for Purchase shall must be in writing and shall will be deemed made when received by PrudentialNew York Life.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than the lesser of (A) $10,000,000 and (B) the Available Facility Amount if such Available Facility Amount is equal to or greater than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance in the case of Fixed Rate Shelf Notes and five years from the date of issuance in the case of Floating Rate Shelf Notes), average life (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance in the case of Fixed Rate Shelf Notes and five years from the date of issuance in the case of Floating Rate Shelf Notes), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify whether the rate quotes are to contain fixed rates of interest or floating rates of interest and the interest payment periods (which, in the case of Fixed Rate Shelf Notes, shall be quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, , (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three Purchase, (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, and (and that no Event of Default viii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2J(2) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2F or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)sale, and and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall be quarterly, with interest being payable in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 16 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and Purchase, that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result proceeds of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Notes will not be used for the purpose of financing a Hostile Tender Offer, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.1(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and the Parent Guarantor and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company (a) At any time prior to the Advance Request Termination Date, Seller may submit a Request to Bank for Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in one or more Eligible Mortgage Loans from Seller hereunder by delivering or causing to be delivered to Bank, by electronic data submission, as may be required by Bank from time to time during time, the Issuance Period make requests information and other items for purchases such Eligible Mortgage Loans required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide (as amended by this Agreement). (b) To assist Bank in making its decision whether to purchase a Participation Interest in any particular Eligible Mortgage Loan, Seller will timely provide Bank or Bank’s agents with the information and other items for such Eligible Mortgage Loan required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide (as amended by this Agreement). (c) Each submission of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made deemed to Prudential constitute a representation and warranty by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect Seller to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists Bank on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event and on the date of Default or Default an Advance made by Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in any Mortgage Loan in connection with such Request that: (i) such Request relates to an Eligible Mortgage Loan; and that no Event (ii) the information and materials submitted to Bank in connection with such Mortgage Loan and such Request are true, correct and complete in all material respects. (d) Each submission of Default or Default a Request shall arise as constitute Seller’s agreement, such that, if Bank elects to purchase from Seller a Participation Interest in the result Mortgage Loan referenced in such Request, then effective upon payment by Bank to Seller of the purchase and sale Purchase Price for such Participation Interest pursuant to the terms of such Private Shelf Notes)this Agreement, and Seller shall have (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be conclusively deemed made when received to have) irrevocably and unconditionally sold, transferred, assigned and conveyed to Bank, and Bank shall have (and shall be conclusively deemed to have) purchased and accepted from Seller, all of Seller’s right, title, and interest in, to and under such Participation Interest in such Mortgage Loan and the related Mortgage Loan Documents, and such sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance shall be evidenced by Prudentialthis Agreement.

Request for Purchase. The Company Co-Issuers may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts (which shall result in an average life of no more than 10 years) and interest payment periods (which may be quarterly or semi-annually, payment in arrears, in the case of a Fixed Rate Shelf Note and shall be an Interest Period, payment in arrears, in the case of a Floating Rate Shelf Note) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby (provided, however, that no more than $20,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Shelf Notes outstanding from time to time may be due in any calendar year), (iii) specify the proposed optional prepayment provisions of the Floating Rate Shelf Notes (if any) covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify whether the rate quotes are to contain fixed rates of interest, floating rates of interest or both fixed and floating rates of interest, (v) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivvi) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which (x) in the case of any Fixed Rate Shelf Note, shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and or (y) in the case of any event not less than three Floating Rate Shelf Note, shall be a Business Day which is ten (310) days after any following the Acceptance with Day in respect to of such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EFloating Rate Shelf Note, (vvii) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viviii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase, subject to such changes and exceptions thereto, if any, as may be indicated in the Request for Purchase except and are reasonably acceptable to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and Prudential, (ix) certify that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as x) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Fixed Rate Shelf Notes), Notes and (viixi) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 7 days and not more than thirty (30) 15 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telecopy or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, , (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, the “Closing Day”), (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached heretoto the Original Agreement. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 thereby and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify whether interest payments are to be made quarterly or semi-annually, (v) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. The initial Request for Purchase made pursuant to this Agreement (the “Initial Request”) shall not be less than $20,000,000 in aggregate principal amount. Any Request for Purchase made after the Initial Request shall not be less than $10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 15 years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 15 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on Table of Contents the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery serviceservice (in accordance with Section 18), and shall (iA) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiB) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which must be either quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiC) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivD) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty twenty (3020) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vE) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viF) certify that (I) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (assuming Schedules 5.4, 5.12 and 5.15 attached to such Request for Purchase are substituted for said Schedules originally attached to this Agreement) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to Purchase, (II) the extent proceeds from the sale of changes caused by such Shelf Notes will not be used for the transactions herein contemplated purpose of funding a Hostile Tender Offer and that (III) there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiG) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”)) up to, at any time outstanding, the Available Facility Amount. Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery servicein accordance with the notice provisions in Section 18, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 (or, if less, the remaining Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 15 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts (which shall result in an average life of no more than 15 years, including any and all “delay” or “forward rate-lock period” beyond 42 calendar days) and interest payment periods (monthly, quarterly or semi‑annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5, as supplemented by such Request for Purchase, are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Default or Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential. In connection with the submission of any Request for Purchase hereunder, the Company shall also provide a certificate from a Responsible Officer of the Company certifying as to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes that will be outstanding after giving effect to the issuance of the Shelf Notes requested thereby.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, , (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, the "Closing Day"), (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (not to exceed 10 years from the date of original issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase Purchase, except for any of such representations and warranties that address matters only as of a specific date, as to which representations and warranties the extent Company shall certify as true as of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated such date, and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.1(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(8)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(4) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of sale, (viii) specify the Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which without the consent of Prudential shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(8)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(4) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)sale, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.of

Request for Purchase. The Company Issuer may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be Dollars or Euros) of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) [reserved], (iii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private the Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 (or its equivalent in Euros) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiv) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivvi) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvii) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viviii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 8 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes), (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 15½ years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 15½ years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be monthly, quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 90 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the applicable Issuer of such Note, (ii) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiv) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivvi) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvii) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viviii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi- annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(8)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(4) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)sale, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating, (iii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and (a) in the case of Fixed Rate Notes, the interest payment periods period (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears), and (b) in the case of Floating Rate Notes, the Interest Period (which shall be one, three or six months in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered therebythereby and the Floating Rate Notice Provider, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except after giving effect to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated any updated schedules and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall not be greater than 10 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly with interest payable in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) contain an undertaking that such proceeds will not be used for the purpose of financing a Hostile Tender Offer, (vi) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase (and which day may be advanced by mutual agreement of the Company and Prudential and may be modified by Prudential in any event not less its sole discretion as reasonably required by it to accommodate a purchase of Notes denominated in a currency other than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EDollars), (vvii) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viviii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential. In the event that the Available Currency specified in a Request for Purchase at any time is a currency other than Dollars or Euros, Prudential shall advise the Company, within a reasonable period following its receipt of the Request for Purchase, of the modifications it has determined to be necessary in the calculation of the Make-Whole Amount applicable to the Notes to be denominated in such Available Currency. Such modifications shall be included in any Confirmation of Acceptance applicable to Notes denominated in such currency and shall be deemed to be part of this Agreement.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery serviceservice (in accordance with Section 18), and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which must be either quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty twenty (3020) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that (A) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (assuming Schedules 5.4, 5.13 (Part II) and 5.15 attached to such Request for Purchase are substituted for said Schedules originally attached to this Agreement) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to Purchase, (B) the extent proceeds from the sale of changes caused by such Shelf Notes will not be used for the transactions herein contemplated purpose of funding a Hostile Tender Offer and that (C) there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall, unless otherwise expressly accepted by Prudential, (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more less than thirty (30) days 5 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number and name of the account and account, the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices price of such Private Shelf Notes are is to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, the ABA number for such transferee bank, and the name, email address and telephone number of the bank officer for such transferee bank, (vi) specify the name, email address and telephone number of a VP/#62778625.6 Responsible Officer to verify the wire instructions of such transferee bank, (vii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Exhibit B. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company Companies may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes by Company, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 5 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 30 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be --------- in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may may, from time to time during the Issuance Period Period, make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein is called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall will be made to Prudential New York Life by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail or overnight delivery service, and shall must: (ia) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered therebyby the Request for Purchase, which shall in a Dollar Amount not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such the Request for Purchase is made (and, in the case of any Shelf Notes being requested as Floating Rate Notes, not greater than the Available Floating Rate Sublimit Amount at the time the Request for Purchase is made); (b) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating and, in the case of a floating interest rate, specify whether the length of the Floating Rate Interest Period is to be one, three or six months, and in the case of fixed interest rate, specify the currency (iiwhich shall be an Available Currency); (c) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which are no more than (x) 12 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Fixed Rate Notes and (y) 10 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Floating Rate Notes), average life (which is no more than (x) 12 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Fixed Rate Notes and (y) 10 years from the date of issuance, in the case of Floating Rate Notes) and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrearsif any) of the Private Shelf Notes covered therebyby the Request for Purchase; (d) specify whether interest payments on such Shelf Notes are to be made monthly, quarterly or semi-annually in arrears; (iiie) specify the use or uses of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, ; (ivf) specify the proposed day Closing Date for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall will be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty 20 days (30or as otherwise agreed) days after the making of such that Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three Purchase; (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vig) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the that same date of such Request for Purchase no Default or Event of Default or Default Default; and (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (viih) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B the attached hereto. Exhibit B. Each Request for Purchase shall must be in writing and shall will be deemed made when received by PrudentialNew York Life.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day Date for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company Issuer may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 (or, if less, the remaining Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates (if any) and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2.2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery serviceservice (in accordance with Section 18), and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which must be either quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty twenty (3020) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that (A) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (assuming Schedules 5.4, 5.12 (Part II) and 5.15 attached to such Request for Purchase are substituted for said Schedules originally attached to this Agreement) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to Purchase, (B) the extent proceeds from the sale of changes caused by such Shelf Notes will not be used for the transactions herein contemplated purpose of funding a Hostile Tender Offer and that (C) there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail (with .pdf attachment) or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 U.S.$10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall not be greater than 12 years from the date of issuance), Average Life (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which must be either quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) contain an undertaking that such proceeds will not be used for a Hostile Tender Offer, (v) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period (except if extended beyond the end of the Issuance Period by mutual agreement of the Company and Prudential) not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase (and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2Ewhich day may be extended by mutual agreement of the Company and Prudential), (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day Date for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (as may be updated by the Company pursuant to such Request for Purchase) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase (except to the extent for such representations and warranties as are made as of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated a date certain) and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received on the same Business Day as the email required pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) has been sent by Prudentialthe Company to Prudential and if such day of sending is not a Business Day, then on the next following Business Day.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 25 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, Notes (which shall not be used to finance a Hostile Tender Offer), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, Purchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Term Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Term Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 2,500,000 (or, if the then Available Facility Amount is less than $2,500,000, but at least $1,000,000, such Request for Purchase may be for the Available Facility Amount) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods period (which interest payment period shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Term Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Term Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Term Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Term Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 and contemplated by paragraph 3B(2) hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase Purchase, except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and to the extent such representations and warranties by their express terms relate solely to an earlier date, and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by e-mail or telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (as may have been amended by amending information contained in a Schedule or Exhibit pursuant to this Section 2.5) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.5 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential. Any previous notification referenced in a Request for Purchase or any Request for Purchase that contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto, shall not be effective to amend such information unless it is received by Prudential at least five Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day for Shelf Notes to which such Request for Purchase relates. If Prudential provides such interest rate quotes earlier than five Business Days after Prudential receives a Request for Purchase containing information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto and Prudential states in writing that it waives the requirement in this Section 2.5 that the information shall not be effective to amend unless it is received by Prudential at least five Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day, the information contained in such Schedule or Exhibit shall be deemed effective to amend such information at the time of the issuance of the quotes.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 5 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 30 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices price of such Private Shelf Notes are is to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and --------- shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telecopy or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, , (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, the “Closing Day”), (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may may, from time to time during the Issuance Period Period, make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein is called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall will be made to Prudential New York Life by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail or overnight delivery service, and shall must: (ia) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered therebyby the Request for Purchase, which shall in an amount not be less than $5,000,000 20,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such the Request for Purchase is made, ; (iib) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which are no more than 15 years from the date of issuance), average life (which is no more than 12 years from the date of issuance) and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrearsif any) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, by the Request for Purchase; (iiic) specify whether interest payments on such Notes are to be made quarterly or semi-annually in arrears; (d) specify the use or uses of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, ; (ive) specify the proposed day Closing Date for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall will be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty 20 days (30or as otherwise agreed) days after the making of such that Request for Purchase Purchase; (f) attach replacement Schedules 5.11 and in any event not less than three 5.14 of this Agreement (3) days after any Acceptance with respect the “Updated Schedules”), to the extent the Company proposes a change to the then existing corresponding Schedules, marked to show changes from such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, Schedules, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vig) certify that after giving effect to the representations replacement of Schedules 5.11 and 5.14 with the Updated Schedules, the representation and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true in all material respects (other than those representations and warranties that are expressly qualified by a Material Adverse Effect, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Default or Event of Default or Default Default; and (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (viih) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B the attached hereto. Exhibit B. Each Request for Purchase shall must be in writing and shall will be deemed made when received by PrudentialNew York Life.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify in Dollars the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered therebythereby (or the Dollar equivalent of Shelf Notes to be denominated in a currency other than Dollars), which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide electronic mail transmission or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 25,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 270 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase (except for such representations and warranties limited to an earlier date, in which case the extent same shall have been true as of changes caused by such earlier date) (subject to such exceptions thereto, if any, as may be indicated in the transactions herein contemplated Request for Purchase) and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(8)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(4) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of sale, (viii) specify the Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile transmission, overnight delivery serviceservice or by a Portable Document Format (“PDF”) attachment to an email transmitted to an email address for an Authorized Officer, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 25,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10.5 years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 10.5 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by or nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment and installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential AIG by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide fax, email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the currency (which shall be an Available Currency) of the Notes covered thereby, (ii) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 (or its equivalent in another Available Currency) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (iiiii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify whether interest payments are to be made quarterly or semi-annually, (vi) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvii) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (viviii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiix) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialAIG.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, shall be on the letterhead of the Company, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made if the request is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf NotesNotes (which use of proceeds shall be in compliance with the terms of Section 10.9), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (as they may have been amended pursuant to this Section 2.4) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.4 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential. Any previous notification referenced in a Request for Purchase or any Request for Purchase that contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto, shall not be effective to amend such information unless it is received by Prudential at least five Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day for Shelf Notes to which such Request for Purchase relates. If Prudential provides such interest rates quotes earlier than five Business Days after Prudential receives a Request for Purchase which contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto and Prudential states in writing that it waives the requirement in this Section 2.4 that the information shall not be effective to amend unless it is received by Prudential at least five Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day, the information contained in such Schedule or Exhibit shall be deemed effective to amend such information at the time of the issuance of the quotes.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential AIG by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide email or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 15 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 12 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 90 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialAIG.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall, unless otherwise expressly accepted by Prudential, (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than the lesser of (A) $10,000,000 and (B) the Available Facility Amount if such Available Facility Amount is equal to or greater than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than twelve years from the date of issuance), average life (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance) principal prepayment dates dates, if any, and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semiannually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, , (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, Purchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall shall: (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, , (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than ten years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates dates, if any, and amounts and interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, , (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, Notes (which shall not be used to finance a Hostile Tender Offer), (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 30 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, Purchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, , (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), and and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, maturities and principal prepayment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered therebyamounts, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 5 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three Acceptance Day (3if any) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide facsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 10 years from the date of issuance), principal prepayment dates and amounts (which shall result in an average life of no more than 7 years), and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) the Designated Spread of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 7 days and not more than thirty (30) 20 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.Exhibit C attached

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 25,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except after giving effect to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated any updated schedules and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default vii) specify whether the fee to be due pursuant to paragraph 2B(9)(ii) should be included in the rate quotes Prudential may provide pursuant to paragraph 2B(5) or Default shall arise as will be paid separately by the result of Company on the Closing Day for such purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)sale, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit C attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential MetLife by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail (with confirmation of receipt), telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be (A) less than $5,000,000 and shall not be or (B) greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating and, in the case of floating interest rate, specify the length of the Interest Period, (iii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly semi-annually in arrearsarrears for Shelf Notes bearing interest at a fixed rate and for the time periods as indicated in the Confirmation of Acceptance for Shelf Notes bearing interest at a floating rate) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing Closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf related Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that (x) the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (which may be updated and/or modified and delivered with such Request for Purchase as contemplated by Section 4.1 hereof) are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that (y) there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialMetLife. Any previous notification referenced in a Request for Purchase or any Request for Purchase that contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Section or Schedule hereto, shall not be effective to amend such information unless it is received by MetLife at least two Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day for Notes to which such Request for Purchase relates; provided, however, MetLife agrees that all new disclosures related to outstanding Indebtedness under Schedule 5.15 will be deemed acceptable when such Request for Purchase is delivered if such Indebtedness is permitted under this Agreement and under applicable law. If MetLife provides such interest rate quotes earlier than two Business Days after MetLife receives a Request for Purchase which contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Section hereto and MetLife states in writing that it waives the requirement in this Section 2(d) that the information shall not be effective to amend unless it is received by MetLife at least two Business Days prior to the Roanoke Gas Company Private Shelf Agreement Acceptance Day, the information contained in such Schedule or Section shall be deemed effective to amend such information at the time of the issuances of the quotes.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential PIM by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturitiesmaturities (which shall be no more than 12 years from the date of original issuance), and principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly which shall result in arrearsan average life of no more than 10 years from the date of original issuance) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the interest payment periods (which shall be quarterly or semi-annually), (iv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes), (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) 42 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Non-Compliance Event, Potential Non-Compliance Event, Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialPIM.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private New Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private New Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private New Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private New Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing Closing Day of the purchase and sale of such Private New Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 5 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 20 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private New Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof 10 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in --------- writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “"REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment and installment payment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 25 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”"Request for Purchase"). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide telefacsimile or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semiannual in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 5 Business Days and not more than thirty (30) days 30 Business Days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices price of such Private Shelf Notes are is to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as vii) specify the result of the purchase and sale of Designated Spread for such Private Shelf Notes), Notes and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT Exhibit B attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and --------- shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential New York Life by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery serviceemail transmission, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 (or, if less, the remaining Available Facility Amount and, in the case of Floating Rate Notes, the remaining Maximum Floating Rate Sub-Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made) and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount and, in the case of Floating Rate Notes, the Maximum Floating Rate Sub-Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify whether the interest rate will be fixed or floating, (iii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and amounts, if any, and, in the case of Fixed Rate Notes, the interest payment periods period (which shall be monthly, quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) and, in the case of Floating Rate Notes, the Interest Period (which shall be one, three or six months in arrears) and the Prepayment Premium, if any, of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iiiiv) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (ivv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 15 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (vvi) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vivii) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true in all material respects, except where such representations and warranties are qualified by materiality, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true in all respects, on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase after giving effect to any updated schedules (except to the extent for any such representation or warranty that by its terms is made only as of changes caused a specific earlier date, in which case certifying that such representation or warranty was correct in all material respects or, if such representation or warranty is qualified by the transactions herein contemplated materiality, in all respects, as of such earlier date) and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit D attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing and shall be deemed made when received by PrudentialNew York Life.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide e-mail or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) -3- be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2.2(c) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery serviceservice or email, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and semiannual interest payment periods dates (quarterly with interest payments in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) a specified amount of days agreed upon between the Company and Prudential from the date of such notice after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 (as they may have been amended pursuant to this Section 2.2(d)) are true in all material respects on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default Default, (and vii) include an undertaking that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes), Notes shall not be used for the purpose of financing a Hostile Tender Offer and (viiviii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2.2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when as of the date of such Request for Purchase. Any previous notification referenced in a Request for Purchase or any Request for Purchase that contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto, shall not be effective to amend such information unless it is received by Prudential.Prudential at least two Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day for Notes to which such Request for Purchase relates; provided, however, Prudential agrees that all new disclosures related to outstanding indebtedness under Schedule 5.15 will be deemed acceptable if such Request for Purchase is received within such time period and if such indebtedness is permitted under this Agreement and under applicable law. If Prudential provides such interest rate quotes earlier than two Business Days after Prudential receives a Request for Purchase which contains information that purports to amend the information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit hereto and Prudential states in writing that it waives the requirement in this Section 2.2(d) that the information shall not be effective to amend unless it is received by Prudential at least two Business Days prior to the Acceptance Day, the information contained in such Schedule or Exhibit shall be deemed effective to amend such information at the time of the issuance of the quotes. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i1) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii2) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii3) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv4) specify the proposed day Closing Day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and unless otherwise specified in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such the Request for Purchase under paragraph 2Eand agreed to in the Confirmation of Acceptance for such Notes, (v5) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi6) identify each order of a State Commission or other Governmental Authority necessary or required for the Company to incur the indebtedness to be evidenced by such Notes, (7) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) 8) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Schedule 2(d) attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company may from time to time during the Issuance Period make requests for purchases of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASERequest for Purchase”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made to Prudential by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide or overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 10,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly or semi-annually in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not less than 10 days and not more than thirty (30) 25 days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2EPurchase, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof Section 5 are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default (and that no Event of Default or Default shall arise as the result of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes)Default, and (vii) be substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Each Request for Purchase shall be in writing signed by the Company and shall be deemed made when received by Prudential.

Request for Purchase. The Company (a) At any time prior to the Advance Request Termination Date, Seller may submit a Request to Bank for Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in one or more Eligible Mortgage Loans from Seller hereunder by delivering or causing to be delivered to Bank, by electronic data submission or in such other manner, as may be required by Bank from time to time during time, the Issuance Period make requests information and other items for purchases such Eligible Mortgage Loans required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (b) To assist Bank in making its decision whether to purchase a Participation Interest in any particular Eligible Mortgage Loan, Seller will timely provide Bank or Bank's agents with the information and other items for such Eligible Mortgage Loan required by Bank pursuant to the Warehouse Program Guide. (c) Each submission of Private Shelf Notes (each such request being herein called a “REQUEST FOR PURCHASE”). Each Request for Purchase shall be made deemed to Prudential constitute a representation and warranty by telecopier and confirmed by nationwide overnight delivery service, and shall (i) specify the aggregate principal amount of Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, which shall not be less than $5,000,000 and shall not be greater than the Available Facility Amount at the time such Request for Purchase is made, (ii) specify the principal amounts, final maturities, principal prepayment dates and amounts and interest payment periods (quarterly in arrears) of the Private Shelf Notes covered thereby, (iii) specify the use of proceeds of such Private Shelf Notes, (iv) specify the proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes, which shall be a Business Day during the Issuance Period not more than thirty (30) days after the making of such Request for Purchase and in any event not less than three (3) days after any Acceptance with respect Seller to such Request for Purchase under paragraph 2E, (v) specify the number of the account and the name and address of the depository institution to which the purchase prices of such Private Shelf Notes are to be transferred on the Private Shelf Closing Day for such purchase and sale, (vi) certify that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 hereof are true on and as of the date of such Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions herein contemplated and that there exists Bank on the date of such Request for Purchase no Event and on the date of Default or Default an Advance made by Bank to purchase a Participation Interest in any Mortgage Loan in connection with such Request that: (i) such Request relates to an Eligible Mortgage Loan; and that no Event (ii) the information and materials submitted to Bank in connection with such Mortgage Loan and such Request are true, correct and complete in all respects. (d) Each submission of Default or Default a Request shall arise as the result constitute Seller's agreement and reaffirmation of the terms of the Blanket Assignment, such that, if Bank elects to purchase and sale of such Private Shelf Notes), and (vii) be substantially from Seller a Participation Interest in the form Mortgage Loan referenced in such Request, then effective upon payment by Bank to Seller of EXHIBIT B attached hereto. Each Request the Purchase Price for Purchase such Participation Interest pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Seller shall be in writing have (and shall be conclusively deemed made when received to have) irrevocably and unconditionally sold, transferred, assigned and conveyed to Bank, and Bank shall have (and shall be conclusively deemed to have) purchased and accepted from Seller, all of Seller's rights, titles, and interests in, to and under such Participation Interest in such Mortgage Loan and the related Mortgage Loan Documents, and such sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance shall be evidenced by Prudentialthe Blanket Assignment (including the Schedule thereto which shall be updated and maintained by Bank, and which Seller hereby confirms and accepts, and shall be conclusive absent manifest error conclusively established by Seller).