UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
washington, d.c. 20549

                        

FORM 8-K

                        

current report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 5, 2011
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland
(State of Other Jurisdiction
Of Incorporation)
1-13820
(Commission
File Number)
16-1194043
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)


6467 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
                        

(716) 633-1850
(Registrants' Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrants under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 1.01.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 5, 2011, Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company”) and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”, and together with the Company, collectively the “Borrowers”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (“M&T Bank”) and certain other lenders and parties named therein (the “Restated Credit Agreement”).   The Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated June 25, 2008, among the Company, the Partnership, M&T Bank and other lenders named therein (the “June 2008 Credit Agreement”).   Among other things, the Restated Credit Agreement:

 
Provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding of up to $175.0 Million, with an option by the Borrowers to increase such amount to $250.0 Million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”).  The Revolving Credit Facility has a five-year term with two one-year extension options;
 
 
Provides for a term loan facility in the principal amount of $125.0 Million (the “Term Loan Facility”) and a delayed draw term loan facility in the principal amount of $100 Million (the “Delayed Draw Facility”), with the Term Loan Facility and the Delayed Draw Facility each having a seven-year term (with the entire principal amount being due and payable on August 3, 2018);
 
 
Provides for interest, at a rate based on LIBOR plus a margin determined using the applicable credit rating of the Borrowers for long-term unsecured debt securities (the margin is 2% using the Company's current credit rating); and
 
 
Includes certain affirmative and negative covenants and contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults with certain other indebtedness, breaches of covenants and bankruptcy events.  In the case of an event of default, the lenders may, among other remedies, accelerate the payment of all obligations due from the Borrowers.

On August 5, 2011, the Company and the Partnership also entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) with various purchasers (the “Purchasers”). Under the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Partnership sold to the Purchasers $100,000,000 principal amount of 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021 (the “Series D Notes”).  The Series D Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.54% based upon the Company’s credit rating on date of closing, which interest is payable in February and August of each year until maturity.  The entire principal amount of the Series D Notes is due and payable on August 5, 2021.  The Note Purchase Agreement requires the Company and the Partnership to comply with certain financial ratios and other covenants that are set forth therein.

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The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults with certain other indebtedness, breaches of covenants and bankruptcy events.  In the case of an event of default, the Purchasers may, among other remedies, accelerate the payment of all obligations.

The proceeds from the Term Loan Facility and from the issuance of the Series D Notes were used by the Borrowers to repay the $150 million term loan maturing in June, 2012 which was issued under the June 2008 Credit Agreement, and $71 million outstanding on the Borrowers’ line of credit.

The above summary of the Restated Credit Agreement and the Note Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Restated Credit Agreement and Note Purchase Agreement. A copy of the Restated Credit Agreement is included as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and a copy of the Note Purchase Agreement is included as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Item 2.03.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information provided in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference into this item.


Item 8.01.
Other Events.

On August 5, 2011, the Company issued a press release concerning the matters disclosed in this report.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

10.1
Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2011 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and certain other lenders a party thereto or which may become a party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent for itself and the other Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent for itself and the other Lenders, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents
10.2
Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and the institutions named in Schedule A thereto as purchasers
99.1
Press Release dated August 5, 2011

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
Date: August 8, 2011
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By   /s/ DAVID L. ROGERS       
       Name:    David L. Rogers
        Title:     Chief Financial Officer
































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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
 
                Description
 
10.1
Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2011 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and certain other lenders a party thereto or which may become a party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent for itself and the other Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent for itself and the other Lenders, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents
10.2
Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership and the institutions named in Schedule A thereto as purchasers
99.1
Press Release dated August 5, 2011



























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EXHIBIT 10.1
     
EXECUTION COPY

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING CREDIT AND TERM LOAN
AGREEMENT

among

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC. and
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

and

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY

and

OTHER LENDERS WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME
PARTIES TO THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT

and

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

with
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
AS SOLE LEAD ARRANGER AND BOOKRUNNER

SUNTRUST BANK,
AS SYNDICATION AGENT

and each of

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

and

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

AS CO-DOCUMENTATION AGENTS

Dated as of August 5, 2011



 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

§
 
Page
 
§1.
 
DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION
 
 
2
§1.1.
Definitions
2
§1.2.
Rules of Interpretation
27
 
§2.
 
THE REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
 
 
28
§2.1.
Revolving Credit Loans
27
§2.2.
The Revolving Credit Notes
28
§2.3.
Interest on Revolving Credit Loans
28
§2.4.
Requests for Revolving Credit Loans
29
§2.5.
Conversion Options
30
§2.6.
Funds for Revolving Credit Loans
31
§2.7.
Repayment of the Revolving Credit Loans at Maturity
32
§2.8.
Optional Repayments of Revolving Credit Loans
32
§2.9.
Mandatory Repayments of Revolving Credit Loans
33
§2.10.
Optional Extension of Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date
33
§2.11.
Increase of Commitment to Lend
33
 
§3.
 
THE INITIAL TERM LOAN FACILITY AND DELAYED DRAW TERM LOAN FACILITY
 
 
34
§3.1.
Commitment to Lend Initial Term Loan
34
§3.2.
Commitment to Lend Delayed Draw Term Loans
35
§3.3.
Request for Delayed Draw Term Loans
35
§3.4.
Funds for Delayed Draw Term Loans
36
§3.5.
The Term Notes
38
§3.6.
Interest on Term Loan
38
§3.7.
Conversion Options
38
§3.8.
Repayment of the Term Loan at Maturity
39
§3.9.
Mandatory Repayments of Delayed Draw Term Loans
39
§3.10.
Optional Repayments of Term Loan
39
 
§4.
 
CERTAIN GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
 
39
§4.1
Fees
39
§4.2.
Funds for Payments
39
§4.3.
Computations
41


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§4.4.
Inability to Determine LIBOR Rate
41
§4.5.
Illegality
42
§4.6.
Additional Costs, Etc
42
§4.7.
Capital Adequacy
43
§4.8.
Certificate
44
§4.9.
Indemnity
44
§4.10.
Interest During Event of Default; Late Charges
44
§4.11.
Concerning Joint and Several Liability of the Borrowers
44
§4.12
Interest Limitation
46
§4.13.
Reasonable Efforts to Mitigate
46
§4.14.
Replacement of Lenders
47
 
§5.
 
LETTERS OF CREDIT
 
 
50
§5.1.
Commitment to Issue Letters of Credit
50
§5.2
Letter of Credit Applications
51
§5.3
Terms of Letters of Credit
51
§5.4
Reimbursement Obligations of Lenders
51
§5.5
Participations of Lenders
51
§5.6
Reimbursement Obligation of the Borrowers
51
§5.7
Letter of Credit Payments
52
§5.8
Obligations Absolute
53
§5.9
Reliance by Issuer
53
§5.10
Letter of Credit Fees
54
§5.11
Cash Collateral
54
 
§6.
 
GUARANTIES
 
 
55
§7.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
55
§7.1.
Authority; Etc
55
§7.2.
Governmental Approvals
57
§7.3.
Title to Properties; Leases
57
§7.4.
Financial Statements
58
§7.5
Fiscal Year
59
§7.6.
Licenses, Permits, Franchises, Patents, Copyrights, Etc
59
§7.7.
Litigation
59
§7.8.
No Materially Adverse Contracts, Etc
59
§7.9.
Compliance With Other Instruments, Laws, Etc
60
§7.10.
Tax Status
60
§7.11.
No Event of Default; No Materially Adverse Changes
60
§7.12.
Investment Company Act
60


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§7.13.
Absence of UCC Financing Statements, Etc
61
§7.14.
Absence of Liens
61
§7.15.
Certain Transactions
61
§7.16.
Employee Benefit Plans
61
 
§7.16.1.
In General
61
 
§7.16.2.
Terminability of Welfare Plans
62
 
§7.16.3.
Guaranteed Pension Plans
62
 
§7.16.4.
Multiemployer Plans
62
§7.17.
Regulations U and X
62
§7.18.
Environmental Compliance
63
§7.19.
Subsidiaries
65
§7.20.
Loan Documents
65
§7.21.
REIT Status
65
§7.22.
Solvency
65
§7.23.
Trading Status
65
§7.24.
Existing Indebtedness; Liens
65
§7.25.
Foreign Assets Control Regulations
66
 
§8.
 
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS AND THE  GUARANTORS
 
 
67
§8.1.
Punctual Payment
67
§8.2.
Maintenance of Office
67
§8.3.
Records and Accounts
67
§8.4.
Financial Statements, Certificates and Information
68
§8.5.
Notices
70
§8.6.
Existence of SALP, Holdings and Subsidiary Guarantors; Maintenance of Properties
72
§8.7.
Existence of Sovran; Maintenance of REIT Status of Sovran; Maintenance of Properties
72
§8.8.
Insurance
73
§8.9.
Taxes
73
§8.10.
Inspection of Properties and Books; Confidentiality
74
§8.11.
Compliance with Laws, Contracts, Licenses, and Permits
74
§8.12.
Use of Proceeds
75
§8.13.
Acquisition of Unencumbered Properties
75
§8.14.
Additional Guarantors; Solvency of Guarantors
75
§8.15.
Further Assurances
76
§8.16.
Intentionally Omitted
76
§ 8.17.
Environmental Indemnification
76
§8.18.
Response Actions
77
§8.19.
Environmental Assessments
77


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§8.20.
Employee Benefit Plans
77
§8.21.
No Amendments to Certain Documents
78
§8.22.
Exclusive Credit Facility
78
§8.23.
Management
78
§8.24.
Financial Covenants under Note Purchase Agreement
78
 
§9.
 
CERTAIN NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS AND THE  GUARANTORS
 
 
79
§9.1.
Restrictions on Indebtedness
79
§9.2.
Restrictions on Liens, Etc
80
§9.3.
Restrictions on Investments
82
§9.4.
Merger, Consolidation and Disposition of Assets
83
§9.5.
Sale and Leaseback
84
§9.6.
Compliance with Environmental Laws
84
§9.7.
Distributions
85
§9.8.
Employee Benefit Plans
85
§9.9.
Fiscal Year; Nature of Business
86
§9.10.
Negative Pledge
86
§9.11.
Transactions with Affiliates
86
§9.12.
Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
86
 
§10.
 
FINANCIAL COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS
 
 
86
§10.1.
Leverage Ratio
86
§10.2.
Priority Debt
86
§10.3.
Tangible Net Worth
86
§10.4.
Debt Service Coverages
87
§10.5.
Unimproved Land
87
§10.6.
Construction-in-Process
87
§10.7.
Promissory Notes
87
§10.8.
Unimproved Land, Construction-in-Process and Notes
87
§10.9.
Joint Venture Ownership Interest
87
§10.10.
Unhedged Variable Rate Debt
87
§10.11.
Unsecured Indebtedness
88
§10.12.
Unencumbered Property Debt Service Coverage
88
§10.13.
Covenant Calculations
88
 
§11.
 
CONDITIONS TO THE RESTATEMENT DATE
 
 
89
§11.1.
Loan Documents
89
§11.2.
Certified Copies of Organization Documents
89


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§11.3.
Resolutions
89
§11.4.
Incumbency Certificate; Authorized Signers
90
§11.5.
Intentionally Omitted
90
§11.6.
Certificates of Insurance
90
§11.7.
Intentionally Omitted
90
§11.8.
Opinion of Counsel Concerning Organization and Loan Documents
90
§11.9.
Tax and Securities Law Compliance
90
§11.10.
Guaranties
90
§11.11.
Certifications from Government Officials
90
§11.12.
Proceedings and Documents
90
§11.13.
Fees
91
§11.14.
Compliance Certificate
91
§11.15.
Existing Indebtedness
91
§11.16.
Subsequent Guarantors
91
§11.17.
No Material Adverse Effect
91
§11.18.
Other Information
91
 
§12.
 
CONDITIONS TO ALL BORROWINGS
 
 
91
§12.1.
Representations True; No Event of Default; Compliance Certificate
91
§12.2.
No Legal Impediment
92
§12.3.
Governmental Regulation
92
 
§13.
 
EVENTS OF DEFAULT; ACCELERATION; ETC
 
 
92
§13.1.
Events of Default and Acceleration
92
§13.2.
Termination of Commitments
95
§13.3.
Remedies
95
§13.4.
Distribution of Proceeds
96
 
§14.
 
SET OFF
 
 
96
§15.
THE AGENTS
 
97
§15.1.
Authorization
97
§15.2.
Employees and Agents
97
§15.3.
No Liability
98
§15.4.
No Representations
98
§15.5.
Payments
98
§15.6.
Holders of Notes
99
§15.7.
Indemnity
99
§15.8.
Agents as Lenders
99


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§15.9.
Notification of Defaults and Events of Default
99
§15.10.
Duties in the Case of Enforcement
99
§15.11.
Successor Agents
100
§15.12.
Notices
100
§15.13.
Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim
100
 
§16.
 
EXPENSES
 
101
 
§17.
 
INDEMNIFICATION
 
102
 
§18.
 
SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, ETC
 
103
 
§19.
 
ASSIGNMENT; PARTICIPATIONS; ETC
 
 
103
§19.1.
Successors and Assigns Generally
103
§19.2.
Assignments by Lenders
104
§19.3.
Register
105
§19.1.
Participations
105
§19.1.
Limitation upon Participant Rights
106
§19.6.
Certain Pledges
106
§19.7.
No Registration
106
§19.8.
Disclosure
106
§19.9.
Syndication
106
 
§20.
 
NOTICES, ETC
 
107
 
§21.
 
GOVERNING LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND SERVICE
 
107
 
§22.
 
HEADINGS
 
108
 
§23.
 
COUNTERPARTS
 
108
 
§24.
 
ENTIRE AGREEMENT, ETC
 
108
 
§25.
 
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL AND CERTAIN DAMAGE CLAIMS
 
108
 
§26.
 
CONSENTS, AMENDMENTS, WAIVERS, ETC
 
109
 
§27.
 
INDEPENDENCE OF COVENANTS
 
110
 
§28.
 
SEVERABILITY
 
110



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§29.
 
USA PATRIOT ACT NOTICE
 
110
 
§30.
 
TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
 
 
110
 
§30.1.
Existing Credit Agreement Superseded
110
 
§30.2.
Return and Cancellation of Notes
110
 
§30.3.
Interest and Fees Under Superseded Agreement
111


































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Schedules to Revolving Credit Agreement
 
SCHEDULE 1.2
Lenders' Commitments
SCHEDULE 7.1(b)
Capitalization
SCHEDULE 7.3(a)
Unencumbered Properties
SCHEDULE 7.3(c)
Partially Owned Real Estate Companies
SCHEDULE 7.7
Litigation
SCHEDULE7.15
Certain Transactions
SCHEDULE 7.18
Environmental Matters
SCHEDULE 7.19
SCHEDULE 7.24
SCHEDULE 9.2(vi)
Subsidiaries
Existing Indebtedness
Existing Liens
SCHEDULE 9.3(d)
Existing Investments
   


EXHIBITS
 
A-1
Form of Revolving Credit Note
A-2
Form of Term Loan Note
B
Form of Subsidiary Guaranty
C-1
Form of Revolving Credit Loan Request
C-2
Form of Delayed Draw Term Loan Request
D-1
Form of Compliance Certificate (Loan Request)
D-2
Form of Compliance Certificate (Sovran Financial Statements)
D-3
Form of Compliance Certificate (SALP Financial Statements
D-4
Form of Compliance Certificate (Incurrence of Indebtedness)
D-5
Form of Compliance Certificate (Merger, Consolidation or Reorganization)
D-6
Form of Compliance Certificate (Disposition of Unencumbered Property)
D-7
Form of Compliance Certificate (Closing Condition)
E
Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement
F
Form of Notice of Continuation/Conversion









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FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED
REVOLVING CREDIT AND TERM LOAN AGREEMENT


           This FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING CREDIT AND TERM LOAN AGREEMENT is made as of the 5th day of August, 2011, by and among SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC., a Maryland corporation ("Sovran") and SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership ("SALP", and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the "Borrowers" and individually as a "Borrower"), each with a principal place of business at 6467 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, a national banking association having a place of business at One Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York, 14203 (together with its successors and assigns, "M&T Bank"), and the other lending institutions listed on Schedule 1.2 hereto or which may become parties hereto pursuant to §19 (individually, a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders"), MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as administrative agent for itself and the other Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, the "Administrative Agent"), SUNTRUST BANK , as syndication agent for itself and the other Lenders ("Syndication Agent"), and each of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as co-documentation agents (collectively, the "Documentation Agents").

RECITALS

           A.                      Borrowers are primarily engaged in the business of owning, purchasing, developing, constructing, renovating and operating self-storage facilities in the United States primarily known as "Uncle Bob's Self Storage" (for purposes hereof, operation of self-storage facilities shall include owning and renting vehicles which are rented by customers in connection with moving their property to and from storage units).

           B.                      Sovran is a limited partner of SALP, holds in excess of 96% of the partnership interests in SALP, conducts all or substantially all of its business through SALP, and is qualified to elect REIT status for income tax purposes.  Sovran Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), is a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Sovran and the sole general partner of SALP and has agreed to guaranty the obligations of the Borrowers hereunder.

           C.                      Pursuant to that certain Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, by and among the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent, the certain lenders party thereto and other parties thereto, dated as of June 25, 2008 (as amended and in effect immediately prior to the Restatement Date, the "Existing Credit Agreement"), such lenders extended to the Borrowers a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $125,000,000 and term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000. The Borrowers have requested that the Lenders amend and restate such revolving credit and term loan facilities, with a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $175,000,000 (increasing up to $250,000,000 pursuant to the terms hereof), with a sublimit for letters of credit of $15,000,000, a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $125,000,000 and a delayed draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of

 
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$100,000,000. The Lenders are agreeable to providing such an amended and restated revolving credit and term loan facilities to the Borrowers, with such facilities to be on the terms and conditions set forth in this Credit Agreement.

           NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree that on the Restatement Date, the Existing Credit Agreement shall be amended and restated as follows:

           §1.      DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION .

                        §1.1.      Definitions .  The following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this §1 or elsewhere in the provisions of this Credit Agreement referred to below:

                         Accountants .  In each case, nationally-recognized, independent certified public accountants reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.  The Administrative Agent hereby acknowledges that the Accountants may include Ernst & Young, LLP.

                         Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI .  With respect to any fiscal period for any Unencumbered Property, the net income of such Unencumbered Property during such period, as determined in accordance with GAAP, before deduction of (a) gains (or losses) from debt restructurings or other extraordinary items (provided such deduction shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of a Borrower's default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate) relating to such Unencumbered Property and (b) income taxes relating to such Unencumbered Property; plus (x) interest expense relating to such Unencumbered Property and (y) depreciation and amortization relating to such Unencumbered Property; minus a recurring capital expense reserve equal to ten cents ($0.10) per annum per net rentable square foot multiplied by the total net rentable square feet of such Unencumbered Property.

                         Administration Fee .  See §4.1.

                         Administrative Agent .  M&T Bank acting as administrative agent for the Lenders, or any successor agent, as permitted by §15.

                         Administrative Agent's Head Office .  The Agent's office located at One Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York, 14203, or at such other location as the Agent may designate from time to time pursuant to §20 hereof, or the office of any successor Agent permitted under §15 hereof.
 
                         Affiliate .  With reference to any Person, (i) any director or executive officer of that Person, (ii) any other Person controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control of that Person, (iii) any other Person directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of any class of the capital stock or other equity interests (including options, warrants, convertible securities and similar rights) of that Person and (iv) any other Person 10% or more of any class of whose capital stock or other equity interests (including options, warrants, convertible securities and similar rights) is held directly or indirectly by that Person.

 
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                         Agents .  Collectively, the Administrative Agent, each Documentation Agent and the Syndication Agent.

                         Anti-Money Laundering Laws .  See §7.25.

                         Applicable Margin .  With respect to each Loan, the respective percentages per annum determined based on the range into which SALP's Credit Rating then falls, in accordance with the following table.  Any change in SALP's Credit Rating causing it to move to a different range on the table shall to the extent set forth below effect an immediate change in the Applicable Margin.  SALP shall notify the Administrative Agent in writing promptly after becoming aware of any change in any of its debt ratings.  SALP shall maintain Credit Ratings from at least two (2) Rating Agencies, one of which must be Moody's or S&P so long as such Persons are in the business of providing debt ratings for the REIT industry; provided that if SALP fails to maintain at least two Credit Ratings, the Applicable Margin shall be based upon an S&P rating of less than BBB- in the table below.  In the event that SALP receives two (2) Credit Ratings that are not equivalent, the Applicable Margin shall be determined by the lower of such two (2) Credit Ratings.  In the event SALP receives more than two (2) Credit Ratings and such Credit Ratings are not equivalent, the Applicable Margin shall be determined by the higher of the two highest ratings; provided that one of such ratings shall be from S&P or Moody's, so long as such Persons are in the business of providing debt ratings for the REIT industry.

 
 
 
S&P Rating
 
 
 
Moody's Rating
 
 
 
Third Rating
Applicable  
Margin for  
Revolving  
Credit Loans
which are  
LIBOR Rate
Loans     
 
Applicable   
Margin for   
Revolving   
Credit Loans
which are   
Base Rate   
Loans      
 
Applicable   
Margin for   
Term Loans  
which are    
LIBOR Rate 
Loans      
Applicable   
Margin for   
Term Loans  
which are   
Base Rate  
Loans     
             
No rating or less than BBB-
No rating or less than Baa3
No rating or less than BB+/Ba1 equivalent
 
2.25%      
0.50%      
2.25%      
0.50%      
BBB-
Baa3
BBB-/Baa3 equivalent
2.00%      
0.25%      
2.00%      
0.25%      
BBB
Baa2
BBB/Baa2 equivalent
1.75%      
0.00%      
1.75%      
0.00%      
BBB+
Baa1
BBB+/Baa1 equivalent
1.50%      
0.00%      
1.50%      
0.00%      
A- or higher
A3 or higher
A-/A3 equivalent or higher
1.25%      
0.00%      
1.25%      
0.00%      

                         Approved Fund .  Any Fund that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

 
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                         Assignment and Assumption .  An Assignment and Assumption entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by §19.1), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, substantially in the form of Exhibit E or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

                         Availability Period .  The period from and including the Restatement Date to but excluding the earlier of the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date and the date of termination of the Revolving Credit Commitments.

                         Base Rate .  The highest of (a) the variable annual rate of interest designated from time to time by M&T Bank at its head office in Buffalo, New York or any successor Agent at its principal office, as its "prime rate" (which is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate being charged to any customer) (b) one half of one percent (.50%) above the overnight federal funds effective rate as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time or (c) LIBOR Rate for a 30 day Interest Period, determined on a daily basis, plus one and three quarter percent (1.75%).  Any change in the Base Rate during an Interest Period shall result in a corresponding change on the same day in the rate of interest accruing from and after such day on the unpaid balance of principal of the Base Rate Loans, if any, applicable to such Interest Period, effective on the day of such change in the Base Rate.

                         Base Rate Loans .  Those Loans bearing interest calculated by reference to the Base Rate.

                         Blocked Person .  See §7.25.

                         Borrower Representative .  Sovran, acting on behalf of all of the Borrowers.  The Agents and the Lenders shall be entitled to rely, and all of the Borrowers hereby agree that the Agents and the Lenders may so rely, on any notice given or received or action taken or not taken by Sovran as being authorized by each of the Borrowers.

                         Borrowers .  As defined in the preamble hereto.

                         Budgeted Project Costs .  With respect to Construction-In-Process, the total budgeted project cost of such Construction-In-Process shown on schedules submitted by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent from time to time; provided that for Construction-In-Process owned by any Partially-Owned Entity, the Budgeted Project Cost of such Construction-In-Process shall be the applicable Borrower's pro-rata share of the total budgeted project cost of such Construction-In-Process (based on the greater of (x) such Borrower's percentage equity interest in such Partially-Owned Entity or (y) the Borrower's obligation to provide, or liability for providing, funds to such Partially-Owned Entity).

                         Building .  Individually and collectively, the buildings, structures and improvements now or hereafter located on the Real Estate and intended for income production.

 
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                         Business Day .  Any day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are open for the transaction of banking business and, in the case of LIBOR Rate Loans, also a day which is a LIBOR Business Day.

                         Capitalization Rate .  A rate equal to eight and one-half of one percent (8.50%); provided however, that the Capitalization Rate shall be reviewed from time to time by the Administrative Agent and shall be subject to adjustment by the Required Lenders, in their sole discretion, based upon market conditions for comparable property types; provided further that the Capitalization Rate may only be adjusted once during the term of this Credit Agreement, and may only be adjusted at such time by up to 0.50%.

                         Capitalized Leases .  Leases under which any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity is the lessee or obligor, the discounted future rental payment obligations under which are required to be capitalized on the balance sheet of the lessee or obligor in accordance with GAAP.

                         Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value .  As of any date of determination with respect to an Unencumbered Property, an amount equal to Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for such Unencumbered Property for the most recent two (2) complete fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.  The calculation of Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value shall be adjusted as set forth in §10.13 hereof.

                         Cash and Cash Equivalents .  Collectively, unrestricted (i) cash, (ii) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States government and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government; and (iii) domestic and Eurodollar certificates of deposit and time deposits, bankers' acceptances and floating rate certificates of deposit issued by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, the District of Columbia, any foreign bank, or its branches or agencies (fully protected against currency fluctuations), which, at the time of acquisition, are rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody's provided that the maturities of such Cash and Cash Equivalents shall not exceed one year.

                         Cash Collateralize .  The Borrowers' pledge and deposit with, or deliver to, the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of itself and the Lenders, as collateral for L/C Obligations or obligations of Lenders to fund participations in respect of L/C Obligations, cash or deposit account balances or, if the Administrative Agent shall agree in its sole discretion, other credit support, in each case pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.   Cash Collateral shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.

                         CERCLA .  See §7.18.

                         CISADA . The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, United States Public Law 111195, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder from time to time.

 
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                         Code .  The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect from time to time.

                         Commitment .  With respect to each Lender, its Revolving Credit Commitment, Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment or Initial Term Commitment, as applicable.  "Commitments" shall refer, collectively, with respect to each Lender, to such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment, Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment and/or Initial Term Commitment, as applicable.

                         Commitment Percentage .  With respect to each Lender, its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage, Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage or Initial Term Commitment Percentage, as applicable.  "Commitment Percentages" shall refer collectively, with respect to each Lender, to such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage, Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage and/or Initial Term Commitment Percentage, as applicable.

                         Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request .  A loan request accompanied by all information required to be supplied under the applicable provisions of §3.3.

                         Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request .  A loan request accompanied by all information required to be supplied under the applicable provisions of §2.4.

                         Consolidated or consolidated .  With reference to any term defined herein, shall mean that term applied to the accounts of Sovran and its Subsidiaries (including the Guarantors) or SALP and its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, consolidated in accordance with GAAP.

                         Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA .  For any period, an amount equal to the consolidated net income of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries for such period, as determined in accordance with GAAP, before deduction of (a) gains (or losses) from the sale of real property or interests therein, debt restructurings and other extraordinary items (provided such deduction shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of a Borrower's default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate), (b) minority interest attributable to a Borrower or a Guarantor and (c) income taxes; plus (x) interest expense and (y) depreciation and amortization, minus a recurring capital expense reserve in an amount equal to ten cents ($0.10) per net rentable square foot multiplied by the total net rentable square feet of all Real Estate; all after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other entities.  The calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA shall be further adjusted as set forth in §10.13 hereof.

                         Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges .  As of any date of determination, an amount equal to the assumed interest and principal payments for an imputed six month period on all Unsecured Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding on such date based upon a two hundred and forty (240) month mortgage style amortization schedule and an annual interest rate equal to the greater of (x) the sum of two percent (2%) plus the

 
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imputed ten (10) year United States Treasury bill yield as of such date based upon published quotes for Treasury bills having ten (10) years to maturity and (y) 7.5%.  For example, if the imputed ten (10) year United States Treasury bill yield as of such date were 6% and the total amount of Unsecured Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries on such date were $100,000, Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges would be equal to $5,019 (e.g. six month period, at $10,038 per annum).

                         Consolidated Capitalized Value .  As of any date of determination, an amount equal to Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the most recent two (2) completed fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.  The calculation of Consolidated Capitalized Value shall be adjusted as set forth in §10.13 hereof.

                         Consolidated Fixed Charges .  With respect to the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries and for any period, the sum, without duplication, of (a) Consolidated Total Interest Expense for such period plus (b) any and all scheduled repayments of principal (excluding balloon payments of principal due upon the stated maturity of an Indebtedness) during such period in respect of Indebtedness that becomes due and payable or that are to become due and payable during such period pursuant to any agreement or instrument to which the Borrowers or any of their respective Subsidiaries is a party relating to (i) the borrowing of money or the obtaining of credit, including the issuance of notes or bonds, (ii) the deferred purchase price of assets (other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business), (iii) in respect of any Synthetic Leases or any Capitalized Leases, (iv) in respect of any reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit due and payable during such period, and (v) Indebtedness of the type referred to above of another Person guaranteed by the Borrowers or any of their respective Subsidiaries, plus (c) Preferred Dividends for such period.  Demand obligations shall be deemed to be due and payable during any fiscal period during which such obligations are outstanding.

                         Consolidated Secured Indebtedness .  As of any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding at such date and which is secured by a Lien on properties or other assets of such Persons, without regard to Recourse.

                         Consolidated Tangible Net Worth .  As of any date of determination, Gross Asset Value minus Consolidated Total Liabilities.

                         Consolidated Total Interest Expense .  For any period, the aggregate amount of interest required to be paid or accrued by the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries during such period on all Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries outstanding during all or any part of such period, whether such interest was or is required to be reflected as an item of expense or capitalized, including payments consisting of interest in respect of any Capitalized Lease or any Synthetic Lease, and including commitment fees, agency fees, facility fees, balance deficiency fees and similar fees or expenses in connection with the borrowing of money; provided that such fees paid in connection with the borrowing of money may be amortized over the period of the applicable loan.

 
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                         Consolidated Total Liabilities .  As of any date of determination, all liabilities of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP and classified as such on the consolidated balance sheet of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries, and all Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries, whether or not so classified.  The calculation of Consolidated Total Liabilities shall be adjusted as set forth in §10.13 hereof.

                         Consolidated Unsecured Indebtedness .  As of any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount of all Unsecured Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding at such date, including without limitation the aggregate principal amount of all the Obligations under this Credit Agreement as of such date determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, without regard to Recourse.

                         Controlled Entity .  See  §7.25.

                         Construction-In-Process .  Any Real Estate for which any Borrower, any Guarantor, any of the Borrowers' Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity is actively pursuing construction, renovation, or expansion of Buildings, all pursuant to such Person's ordinary course of business.

                         Conversion Request .  A notice given by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent of its election to convert or continue a Loan in accordance with §2.5 or §3.7, as applicable.

                         Cornerstone Acquisition .  As defined in the Consent and Amendment No. 2.

                         Credit Agreement .  This Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, including the Schedules and Exhibits hereto, as the same may be from time to time amended and in effect.

                         Credit Rating .  The long-term unsecured, non-credit enhanced debt ratings assigned by not less than two of the Rating Agencies (at least one of which shall be S&P or Moody's) to SALP.

                         Debtor Relief Laws . The Bankruptcy Code of the United States of America, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect.

                         default .  When used with reference to this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, any of the events or conditions specified in §13.1, whether or not any requirement for the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, has been satisfied.

 
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                         Default .  As of the relevant time of determination, an event or occurrence which:

 
         (i)     requires notice and time to cure to become an Event of Default and as to which notice has been given to the Borrowers by the Administrative Agent; or
 
 
         (ii)     has occurred and will become an Event of Default (without notice) if such event remains uncured after any grace period specified in §13.1 or, in the case of matters referred to in §13.1(k), in the other applicable Loan Document(s).

                         Defaulting Lender .   Any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans within two Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender's determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to the Administrative Agent or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its participation in Letters of Credit) within two Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified the Borrower Representative or the Administrative Agent in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender's obligation to fund a Loan hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender's determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within three Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower Representative, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder ( provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, or (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a governmental authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such governmental authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender.  Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender upon delivery of written notice of such determination to the Borrower Representative and each Lender.

 
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                         Delayed Draw Term Loan .  Each and every delayed draw term loan made by the Lenders to the Borrowers on a Drawdown Date pursuant to §3.2.

                         Delayed Draw Term Loan Availability Period .  The period commencing the day after (and excluding) the Restatement Date to, but excluding the earlier of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Termination Date and the date of termination of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments pursuant to the terms hereof.

                         Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment .  With respect to each Lender, the amount set forth on Schedule 1.2 attached hereto, or as set forth in any applicable Assignment and Assumption, as the case may be, as the amount of such Lender's commitment to make a portion of any Delayed Draw Term Loan to the Borrowers, as the same may be reduced from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof; or if such commitment is terminated pursuant to the provisions hereof, zero.

                         Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage .  With respect to each Lender, the percentage set forth on Schedule 1.2 hereto or in the register held by the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, as such Lender's percentage of the Total Delayed Draw Term Commitment and any changes thereto from time to time.

                         Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Termination Date .  August 3, 2012.

                         Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Fee.   The facility fee payable by the Borrowers jointly and severally to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentages, which facility fee shall be equal to the product of the average daily amount of the Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments multiplied by 0.50%.  The Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Fee shall be payable quarterly, in arrears, on the first Business Day of each January, April, July and October, calculated for the immediately preceding calendar quarter (or portion thereof) commencing on the first such day after the Restatement Date to, but excluding, the last day of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Availability Period.

                         Disqualifying Building Event .  Any structural or repair and maintenance matter (other than a Release) as to any Building or any Real Estate that in the Administrative Agent's reasonable opinion will require the expenditure of $250,000 or more to remedy or complete such matter and the remediation or completion of which is required by prudent real estate ownership or operation.

                         Disqualifying Environmental Event .  Any Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances, any violation of Environmental Laws or any other similar environmental event with respect to a Real Estate that causes (y) the occupancy or rent of such Real Estate to be adversely affected, as compared to what otherwise would have been the occupancy or rent of such Real Estate in the absence of such environmental event or (z) such Real Estate to no longer be financeable on a secured, long-term debt basis under the then generally accepted underwriting standards of national institutional lenders.

 
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                         Disqualifying Legal Event .  Any violation or non-compliance with any applicable law, statute, rule or regulation (other than an Environmental Law) with respect to any Real Estate, which requires cure or compliance for prudent real estate ownership or operation.

                         Distribution .  With respect to:

 
       (i)     SALP, any distribution of cash or other cash equivalent, directly or indirectly, to the partners or other equity interest holders of SALP; or any other distribution on or in respect of any partnership interests of SALP; and
 
 
       (ii)     Sovran, the declaration or payment of any dividend or any other distribution on or in respect of any shares of any class of capital stock of Sovran, other than dividends payable solely in shares of common stock by Sovran.

                         Documentation Agent .  Each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, acting as co-documentation agents for the Lenders, or any successor agent, as permitted by §15.

                         Dollars or $ .  Dollars in lawful currency of the United States of America.

                         Drawdown Date .  The date on which any Loan is made or is to be made, and the date on which any Loan is converted or continued in accordance with §2.5 or §3.7.

                         Eligible Assignee .  Means (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender, (c) an Approved Fund, and (d) any other Person (other than a natural person) approved by (i) the Administrative Agent and (ii) unless a Default or Event of Default shall exist, the Borrowers (each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, "Eligible Assignee" shall not include the Borrowers or any of the Borrowers' Affiliates or Subsidiaries.

                         Employee Benefit Plan .  Any employee benefit plan within the meaning of §3(3) of ERISA maintained or contributed to by any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate, other than a Multiemployer Plan.

                         Environmental Laws .  See §7.18(a).

                         ERISA .  The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended and in effect from time to time.

                         ERISA Affiliate .  Any Person which is treated as a single employer with any Borrower under §414 of the Code.

                         ERISA Reportable Event .  A reportable event with respect to a Guaranteed Pension Plan within the meaning of §4043 of ERISA and the regulations promulgated thereunder as to which the requirement of notice has not been waived.

 
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                         Eurocurrency Reserve Rate .  For any day with respect to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the weighted average of the rates (expressed as a decimal) at which all of the Lenders subject thereto would be required to maintain reserves under Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor or similar regulations relating to such reserve requirements) against "Eurocurrency Liabilities" (as that term is used in Regulation D), if such liabilities were outstanding.  The Eurocurrency Reserve Rate shall be adjusted automatically on and as of the effective date of any change in the Eurocurrency Reserve Rate.

                         Event of Default .  See §13.1.

                         Excluded Subsidiaries . (a) A Subsidiary that (i) has Indebtedness outstanding secured by a Lien on its Real Estate, which Indebtedness was incurred (or assumed) in connection with such Subsidiary's acquisition or improvement of such Real Estate (referred to hereinafter as " Mortgage Debt ") and (ii) is prohibited pursuant to the loan or other financing documents evidencing such Mortgage Debt from guaranteeing Indebtedness of other Persons; provided that the principal amount of such Mortgage Debt may not be increased and the original scheduled maturity date thereof may not be extended (including, in each case, in connection with an amendment or modification or refinancing of such Mortgage Debt), and if there is any such increase in principal amount or extension of maturity, then such Subsidiary shall no longer be considered an Excluded Subsidiary, and (b) so long as the only property or assets owned by such entity is the HQ Land, Iskalo Land Holdings LLC.

                         Existing Credit Agreement .  As defined in the Recitals hereto.

                         Facility Fee .  The facility fee payable by the Borrowers jointly and severally to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitment Percentages, which facility fee shall be equal to the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments multiplied by the respective percentages per annum corresponding to SALP's Credit Rating in accordance with the following table:

Range of SALP's Credit Rating
(S&P/Moody's
Ratings)
Facility Fee        
(% per annum)  
 
   
A-/A3 or higher
0.10           
BBB+/Baa1
0.15           
BBB/Baa2
0.15           
BBB-/Baa3
0.20           
Below BBB-/Baa3 or unrated
0.25           

The Facility Fee shall be payable quarterly, in arrears, on the first Business Day of each January, April, July and October, calculated for the immediately preceding calendar quarter (or portion thereof) commencing on the first such day after the Restatement Date.  Any change in SALP's Credit Rating causing the Applicable Margin to change as set forth in the definition thereof, shall effect a corresponding change in the Facility Fee in accordance with the foregoing table.

                         Fee Letter .  See §4.1.

 
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                         Fitch .  Fitch IBCA Inc., or any successor thereto.

                         Foreign Lender .  Any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than that in which the Borrowers are a resident for tax purposes.  For purposes of this definition, the United States of America, each State thereof and the District of Columbia shall be deemed to constitute a single jurisdiction

                         Fronting Exposure .  At any time there is a Defaulting Lender, with respect to the Administrative Agent, such Defaulting Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the outstanding L/C Obligations with respect to Letters of Credit issued by the Administrative Agent other than L/C Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender's participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof.

                         Fund .  Any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business.

                         Funds from Operations .  With respect to any fiscal period of the Borrowers, an amount, without double-counting, equal to the consolidated net income of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries, as determined in accordance with GAAP, before deduction of real estate related depreciation and amortization, and excluding gains (or losses) from the sale of real property or interests therein (provided such deduction shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of a Borrower's default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate), debt restructurings or other extraordinary items, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures or other entities (such adjustments to be calculated to reflect Funds from Operations on the same basis, to the extent that such Funds from Operations attributable to unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other entities are not subject to the claims of any other Person).

                         GAAP .  Generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

                         Gross Asset Value .  The sum of:  (a) unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, up to a maximum of $20,000,000; (b) for Real Estate owned in fee simple or subject to a Ground Lease for one fiscal quarter or more, Consolidated Capitalized Value of all such Real Estate; (c) for Real Estate owned in fee simple or leased under a Ground Lease for less than one fiscal quarter, 100% of the acquisition cost of such Real Estate; (d) 100% of the book value of any Construction-In-Process; and (e) 100% of the book value of all other non-Real Estate assets, exclusive of any goodwill and other intangible assets, related-party receivables, Other Assets (as appearing in SALP's financial statements), and prepaid expenses.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, Real Estate subject to a Ground Lease shall not exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value .

                         Ground Lease .  A ground lease containing the following terms and conditions: (a) a remaining term (exclusive of any unexercised extension options) of 40 years or more from the Restatement Date; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor; (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the

 
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holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so; (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee's interest under such lease, including ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of the leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease.

                         Guaranteed Pension Plan .  Any employee pension benefit plan within the meaning of §3(2) of ERISA maintained or contributed to by any Borrower or any Guarantor, as the case may be, or any ERISA Affiliate of any of them the benefits of which are guaranteed on termination in full or in part by the PBGC pursuant to Title IV of ERISA, other than a Multiemployer Plan.

                         Guaranties .  Collectively, the Holdings Guaranty and any other guaranty of the Obligations made by an Affiliate of a Borrower in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders.

                         Guarantors .  Collectively, Holdings and any other Affiliate of a Borrower executing a Guaranty, provided , however, when the context so requires, Guarantor shall refer to Holdings or such Affiliate, as appropriate.  Any Guarantor that is the owner of an Unencumbered Property shall be a wholly-owned Subsidiary.

                         Guaranty.   With respect to any Person, any obligation (except the endorsement in the ordinary course of business of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection) of such Person guaranteeing or in effect guaranteeing any Indebtedness, dividend or other obligation of any other Person in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including (without limitation) obligations incurred through an agreement, contingent or otherwise, by such Person:

                        (a)   to purchase such Indebtedness or obligation or any property constituting security therefore primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of such Indebtedness or obligation of the ability of any other Person to make payment of the Indebtedness or obligation;

                        (b)   to advance or supply funds (i) for the purchase or payment of such Indebtedness or obligation, or (ii) to maintain any working capital or other balance sheet condition or any income statement condition of any other Person or otherwise to advance or make available funds for the purchase or payment of such Indebtedness or obligation;

                        (c)   to lease properties or to purchase properties or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of such Indebtedness or obligation of the ability of any other Person to make payment of the Indebtedness or obligation; or

                        (d)   otherwise to assure the owner of such Indebtedness or obligation against loss in respect thereof.

In any computation of the Indebtedness or other liabilities of the obligor under any Guaranty, the Indebtedness or other obligations that are the subject of such Guaranty shall be assumed to be

 
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direct obligations of such obligor, provided that the amount of such Indebtedness outstanding for purposes of this Credit Agreement shall not be deemed to exceed the maximum amount of Indebtedness that is the subject of such Guaranty.

                         Hazardous Substances .  See §7.18(b).

                         Hedge Agreement .  An interest rate swap, cap or collar agreement or any arrangement similar to any of the foregoing between any Borrower and any Lender relating to indebtedness under this Credit Agreement, each as providing for the transfer or mitigation of interest rate risk either generally or under specific contingencies.

                         Holdings .  As defined in the preamble hereto.

                         Holdings Guaranty .  The Guaranty dated as of the date hereof made by Holdings in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders pursuant to which Holdings guarantees to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders the unconditional payment and performance of the Obligations.

                         HQ Land .  Ten acres of vacant Real Estate near the Sovran headquarter offices in Buffalo, New York.

                         Indebtedness .  With respect to any Person, all obligations, contingent and otherwise, that in accordance with GAAP should be classified upon such Person's balance sheet as liabilities, including, without limitation:  (a) all obligations for borrowed money and similar monetary obligations, whether direct or indirect; (b) all liabilities secured by any mortgage, pledge, negative pledge, security interest, lien, charge, or other encumbrance existing on property owned or acquired subject thereto, whether or not the liability secured thereby shall have been assumed; (c) all obligations (i) under any Capitalized Lease or (ii) under any Synthetic Lease or (iii) in respect of "off-balance sheet arrangements" (as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, together with all rules and regulations issued thereunder); (d) all obligations to purchase, redeem, retire, or otherwise acquire for value any shares of capital stock of any class issued by such Person or any rights to acquire such shares; (e) all obligations under any Hedge Agreement, forward contract, futures contract, swap, option or other financing arrangement, the value of which is dependent upon interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodities, any Borrower's or Guarantor's present or future beneficial interest, shares or security trading value, or other indices; (f) the amount of payments received by such person in any forward equity transaction by which such payments are received by such Person in consideration for the sale of stock or partnership units in such Person when the delivery and/or the determination of the amount of the stock or units so sold occurs later than one (1) month after such Person receives such payment, but only to the extent that the obligation to deliver such stock or units is not payable solely in the stock or units of such Person; (g) all guarantees for borrowed money, endorsements and other contingent obligations, whether direct or indirect, in respect of indebtedness or obligations of others, including any obligation to supply funds (including partnership obligations and capital requirements) to or in any manner to invest in, directly or indirectly, the debtor, to purchase indebtedness, or to assure the owner of indebtedness against loss, through an agreement to

 
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purchase goods, supplies, or services for the purpose of enabling the debtor to make payment of the indebtedness held by such owner or otherwise, and the reimbursement obligations in respect of any letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities issued for the account of such Person; (h) all obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, including obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses; (i) all obligations issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (including securities repurchase agreements but excluding trade accounts payable or accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue or which are being contested in good faith); (j) all sales of (i) accounts or general intangibles for money due or to become due, (ii) chattel paper, instruments or documents creating or evidencing a right to payment of money or (iii) other receivables (collectively "receivables"), whether pursuant to a purchase facility or otherwise, other than in connection with the disposition of the business operations relating thereto or a disposition of defaulted receivables for collection and not as a financing arrangement, and together with any obligation to pay any discount, interest, fees, indemnities, penalties, recourse, expenses or other amounts in connection therewith; and (k) all obligations in respect of Indebtedness of any other entity (including any partnership in which such Person is a general partner) to the extent that such Person is liable therefor as a result of such Person's ownership interest in or other relationship with such entity, except to the extent that the terms of such Indebtedness provide that such Person is not liable therefor and such terms are enforceable under applicable law.  The calculation of Indebtedness of any Person shall be adjusted as set forth in §10.13.

                         Indebtedness Lien .  See §9.4(b).

                         Indemnified Lender's(s') Group .  See §17.

                         Initial Term Commitment .  With respect to each Lender, the amount set forth on Schedule 1.2 attached hereto as the amount of such Lender's commitment to make a portion of the Initial Term Loan to the Borrowers.

                         Initial Term Commitment Percentage .  With respect to each Lender, the percentage set forth on Schedule 1.2 hereto as such Lender's percentage of the Total Initial Term Loan Commitment and any changes thereto from time to time.

                         Initial Term Loan .  The term loan made by the Lenders to the Borrowers on the
Restatement Date pursuant to §3.1.

                         Intercreditor Agreement .  The Second Amended and Restated Intercreditor agreement dated as of the Restatement Date among the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders and the Noteholders (as defined therein) as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

                         Interest Payment Date .  (i) As to any Base Rate Loan, the last day of the calendar month which includes the Drawdown Date thereof; and (ii) as to any LIBOR Rate Loan in respect of which the Interest Period is (A) 3 months or less, the last day of such Interest Period and (B) more than 3 months, the date that is 3 months from the first day of such Interest Period,

 
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each date that is 3 months thereafter, and, in addition, the last day of such Interest Period.

                         Interest Period .  With respect to each Loan, (a) initially, the period commencing on the Drawdown Date of such Loan and ending on the last day of one of the following periods (as selected by the Borrowers in a Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request or as otherwise in accordance with the terms of this Credit Agreement):  (i) for any Base Rate Loan, the last day of the calendar month, and (ii) for any LIBOR Rate Loan, 1, 2, 3, or 6 months ( provided that the Interest Period for LIBOR Rate Loans may be shorter than 1 month (x) for the period from the Restatement Date to September 1, 2011, or (y)  in order to consolidate 2 or more LIBOR Rate Loans); and (b) thereafter, each period commencing at the end of the last day of the immediately preceding Interest Period applicable to such Loan and ending on the last day of the applicable period set forth in (a) above as selected by the Borrowers in a Conversion Request or as otherwise expressly permitted in accordance with this Credit Agreement; provided that all of the foregoing provisions relating to Interest Periods are subject to the following:

 
       (A)     if any Interest Period with respect to a Base Rate Loan would end on a day that is not a Business Day, that Interest Period shall end on the next succeeding Business Day;
 
 
       (B)     if any Interest Period with respect to a LIBOR Rate Loan would otherwise end on a day that is not a Business Day, that Interest Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless the result of such extension would be to carry such Interest Period into another calendar month, in which event such Interest Period shall end on the immediately preceding Business Day;
 
 
       (C)     if the Borrowers shall fail to give notice of conversion or continuation as provided in §2.5 or §3.7, the Borrowers shall be deemed to have requested a conversion of the affected LIBOR Rate Loan into a Base Rate Loan on the last day of the then current Interest Period with respect thereto;
 
 
       (D)     any Interest Period relating to any LIBOR Rate Loan that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period) shall, subject to subparagraph (E) below, end on the last Business Day of a calendar month; and
 
 
       (E)     any Interest Period that would otherwise extend beyond the applicable Maturity Date shall end on such Maturity Date.

                         Investments .  All expenditures made and all liabilities incurred (contingently or otherwise, but without double-counting):  (i) for the acquisition of stock, partnership or other equity interests or Indebtedness of, or for loans, advances, capital contributions or transfers of property to, any Person; and (ii) for the acquisition of any other obligations of any Person.  In determining the aggregate amount of Investments outstanding at any particular time:  (a) there shall be included as an Investment all interest accrued with respect to Indebtedness constituting an Investment unless and until such interest is paid; (b) there shall be deducted in respect of each

 
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such Investment any amount received as a return of capital (but only by repurchase, redemption, retirement, repayment, liquidating dividend or liquidating distribution); (c) there shall not be deducted in respect of any Investment any amounts received as earnings on such Investment, whether as dividends, interest or otherwise, except that accrued interest included as provided in the foregoing clause (a) may be deducted when paid; and (d) there shall not be deducted from the aggregate amount of Investments any decrease in the value thereof.

                         Joint Venture Lender .  PNC Bank, National Association, GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation or any other lender who, pursuant to any amendment, waiver, modification, refinancing or other replacement agreement, becomes a beneficiary of any Locke Indemnity Agreement.

                         Joint Venture Ownership Interest Value .  As of any date of determination, an amount equal to the pro rata share of Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Borrowers from Partially-Owned Entities for the most recent two (2) completed fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.

                         L/C Obligations .  As at any date of determination, the Maximum Drawing Amount plus the aggregate of all Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations.  For all purposes of this Credit Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be "outstanding" in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.

                         Lead Arranger .  M&T Bank acting as sole lead arranger and bookrunner for this Credit Agreement.

                         Leases .  Leases, licenses and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the use or occupation of space in or on the Buildings or on the Real Estate by persons other than the Borrower, its Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity.

                         Lenders .  Collectively, M&T Bank, the other lending institutions listed on Schedule 1.2 hereto and any other lenders which may provide additional commitments and become parties to this Credit Agreement, and any other Person who becomes an assignee of any rights of a Lender pursuant to §19 or a Person who acquires all or substantially all of the stock or assets of a Lender.

                         Letter of Credit .  See §5.1.

                         Letter of Credit Application .  See §5.1.

                         Letter of Credit Fee .  See §5.10.

                         Letter of Credit Participation .  See §5.4.

                         Leverage Ratio .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement,

 
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the ratio, of Consolidated Total Liabilities to Gross Asset Value, expressed in percentage terms by using Gross Asset Value as the denominator and Consolidated Total Liabilities as the numerator.

                         LIBOR Breakage Costs .  With respect to any LIBOR Rate Loan to be prepaid or not drawn after elected or converted prior to the last day of the applicable Interest Period, a prepayment "breakage" fee in an amount determined by the Administrative Agent in the following manner:

 
      (i)     First, the Administrative Agent shall determine the amount by which (a) the total amount of interest which would have otherwise accrued hereunder on each installment of principal prepaid or not so drawn, during the period beginning on the date of such prepayment or failure to draw and ending on the last day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Loan Interest Period (the "Reemployment Period"), exceeds (b) the total amount of interest which would accrue, during the Reemployment Period, on any readily marketable bond or other obligation of the United States of America designated by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion at or about the time of such payment, such bond or other obligation of the United States of America to be in an amount equal (as nearly as may be) to the amount of principal so paid or not drawn after elected and to have maturity at the end of the Reemployment Period, and the interest to accrue thereon to take account of amortization of any discount from par or accretion of premium above par at which the same is selling at the time of designation.  Each such amount is hereinafter referred to as an "Installment Amount".
 
 
      (ii)     Second, each Installment Amount shall be treated as payable on the last day of the LIBOR Rate Loan Interest Period which would have been applicable had such principal installment not been prepaid or not borrowed.
 
 
      (iii)     Third, the amount to be paid on each such breakage date shall be the present value of the Installment Amount determined by discounting the amount thereof from the date on which such Installment Amount is to be treated as payable, at the same yield to maturity as that payable upon the bond or other obligation of the United States of America designated as aforesaid by the Administrative Agent.
 
 
      If by reason of an Event of Default the Administrative Agent elects to declare a LIBOR Rate Loan to be immediately due and payable, then any breakage fee with respect to such LIBOR Rate Loan shall become due and payable in the same manner as though the Borrowers had exercised such right of prepayment.


 
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                         LIBOR Business Day .  Any day on which commercial banks are open for international business (including dealings in Dollar deposits) in London or such other eurodollar interbank market as may be selected by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion acting in good faith.

                         LIBOR Rate .  For any Interest Period with respect to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the rate of interest equal to (i) the rate determined by the Administrative Agent at which Dollar deposits for such Interest Period are offered based on information presented on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page (or any successor thereto or substitute therefore providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such services or if such page or services ceases to display such information from such other services or method, as the Administrative Agent may select) that displays an average British Bankers Association Interest Settlement Rate for deposits in Dollars (for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period, as of 11:00 a.m. London time on the second LIBOR Business Day prior to the first day of such Interest Period divided by (ii) a number equal to 1.00 minus the Eurocurrency Reserve Rate.  In the event that the Administrative Agent is unable to obtain any such quotation as provided above, it will be considered that the LIBOR Rate pursuant to a LIBOR Rate Loan cannot be determined.

                         LIBOR Rate Loan(s) .  Those Loans bearing interest calculated by reference to the LIBOR Rate.

                         Lien .  See §9.2.

                         Loan Documents .  Collectively, this Credit Agreement, the Notes, the Letter of Credit Applications, the Letters of Credit, the Guaranties, the Intercreditor Agreement, the Fee Letter and any and all other agreements, instruments or documents now or hereafter evidencing or otherwise relating to the Loans and executed or delivered by or on behalf of any Borrower or its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor or its Subsidiaries in connection with the Loans, or referred to herein or therein and delivered to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders by or on behalf of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries, and all schedules, exhibits and annexes hereto or thereto, as the same may from time to time be amended and in effect, and any other document identified thereon as a "Loan Document" under this Credit Agreement.

                         Loans .  The Revolving Credit Loans, the Delayed Draw Term Loans and the Initial Term Loan.

                         Locke Indemnity Agreement .  That certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 by SALP in favor of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation, that certain Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of November 28, 2001 by SALP for the benefit of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation and that certain Non-Recourse Indemnification Agreement dated as of February 12, 2002 by SALP for the benefit of PNC Bank, National Association, and any amendment, waiver, modification, refinancing or other replacement from time to time of any such agreements.

 
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                         Locke Property .  All parcels of real property owned by Locke Sovran I L.L.C. and/or Locke Sovran II L.L.C. as of the date hereof.

                         M&T Bank .  As defined in the preamble hereto.

                         Material Adverse Effect .  A materially adverse effect on (a) the business, operations, affairs, financial condition, assets or properties of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the ability of the Borrowers to perform their respective obligations under this Credit Agreement and any of the Loan Documents, (c) the ability of any Guarantor to perform its obligations under the Guaranty to which it is a party, or (d) the validity or enforceability of this Credit Agreement, the Guaranties or any of the other Loan Documents.

                         Maturity Date .  The Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date or the Term Maturity Date, as applicable.

                         Maximum Drawing Amount .  The maximum aggregate amount that the beneficiaries may at any time draw under outstanding Letters of Credit, as such aggregate amount may be reduced from time to time pursuant to the terms of the Letters of Credit.

                         Minimum Collateral Amount.  See §5.11.

                         Moody's .  Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and its successors.

                         Multiemployer Plan .  Any multiemployer plan within the meaning of  Section 3(37) of ERISA maintained or contributed to by any Borrower or any Guarantor as the case may be or any ERISA Affiliate.

                         Net Cash Proceeds .  The net cash proceeds received by any Person in respect of any asset sale, equity issuance or debt issuance less (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket fees, commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with such sale or issuance, including the amount (estimated in good faith by such Person) of income, franchise, sales and other applicable taxes required to be paid by such Person in connection with such sale or issuance, (ii) repayment of Indebtedness that is required to be repaid in connection with such asset sale to the extent permitted under this Credit Agreement; (iii) required amounts to be provided by the Borrowers or any Subsidiary, as the case may be, as a reserve, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, against any liabilities associated with such asset sale including, without limitation, pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and liabilities under any indemnification obligations associated with any such asset sale and consented to by the Lenders or otherwise permitted hereunder.

                         Non-Defaulting Lender .  At any time, each Lender that is not a Defaulting Lender at such time.

                         Note Purchase Agreement .  Collectively or individually, as the context may require, (i) that certain Note Purchase Agreement dated as of September 4, 2003, (ii) that certain Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006 and (iii) that certain Note Purchase

 
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Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, in each case, by and among the Borrowers and the note purchasers thereunder or any successors thereto, as such agreements may be amended, renewed, restated, modified replaced, refunded, or refinanced from time to time and any successor note purchase agreements.

                         Notes .  Collectively or individually, as applicable, the Revolving Credit Notes and Term Notes.

                         Obligations .  All indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries to any of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, individually or collectively, under this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or in respect of any of the Loans made or the Reimbursement Obligations incurred, or any of the Notes, Letter of Credit Applications, Letters of Credit, or other instruments at any time evidencing any thereof, whether existing on the date of this Credit Agreement or arising or incurred hereafter, direct or indirect, joint or several, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, arising by contract, operation of law or otherwise.

                         OFAC .  See §7.25.

                         OFAC Listed Person .  See §7.25.

                         OFAC Sanctions Program .   Any economic or trade sanction that OFAC is responsible for administering and enforcing.  A list of OFAC Sanctions Programs may be found at http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/.

                         Operating Subsidiaries .  Any Subsidiaries of a Borrower that, at any time of reference, provide management, construction, design or other services (excluding any such Subsidiary which may provide any such services which are only incidental to that Subsidiary's ownership of one or more Real Estate).

                         Partially-Owned Entity(ies) .  Any of the partnerships, joint ventures and other entities owning real estate assets in which SALP and/or Sovran collectively, directly or indirectly through its full or partial ownership of another entity, does not own a majority of the equity interests, whether or not such entity is required in accordance with GAAP to be consolidated with Sovran for financial reporting purposes.

                         PBGC .  The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation created by §4002 of ERISA and any successor entity or entities having similar responsibilities.

                         Permits .  All governmental permits, licenses, and approvals necessary or useful for the lawful operation and maintenance of the Real Estate.

                         Permitted Liens .  Liens, security interests and other encumbrances permitted by §9.2.

 
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                         Person .  Any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, business, or other legal entity, and any government (or any governmental agency or political subdivision thereof).

                         Preferred Dividends .  Any dividend, distribution, redemption, or payment upon liquidation paid to one class of stockholders of the capital stock of any Person in priority to that to be paid to any other class of stockholders of the capital stock of such Person, including any such dividends paid on preferred operating partnership units.

                         Priority Debt . Without duplication, the sum of (a) all Consolidated Secured Indebtedness and (b) all Indebtedness of Subsidiaries of Sovran (except Indebtedness of SALP and any Subsidiary Guarantor).

                         RCRA .  See §7.18.

                         Rating Agency .  Moody's, S&P, Fitch or another nationally-recognized rating agency reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

                         Real Estate .  The fixed and tangible properties consisting of land, buildings and/or other improvements owned in fee simple or leased under a ground lease by any Borrower, by any Guarantor or by any other entity in which a Borrower is the holder of an equity interest at the relevant time of reference thereto, including, without limitation, (i) the Unencumbered Properties at such time of reference, and (ii) the real estate assets owned by each of the Partially-Owned Entities at such time of reference.

                         Record .  The grid attached to any Note, or the continuation of such grid, or any other similar record, including computer records, maintained by any Lender with respect to any Loan.

                         Recourse .  With reference to any obligation or liability, any liability or obligation that is not Without Recourse to the obligor thereunder, directly or indirectly.  For purposes hereof, a Person shall not be deemed to be "indirectly" liable for the liabilities or obligations of an obligor solely by reason of the fact that such Person has an ownership interest in such obligor, provided that such Person is not otherwise legally liable, directly or indirectly, for such obligor's liabilities or obligations (e.g., by reason of a guaranty or contribution obligation, by operation of law or by reason of such Person's being a general partner of such obligor).

                         Reimbursement Obligation .  The Borrowers' joint and several obligation to reimburse the Administrative Agent and the Lenders on account of any drawing under any Letter of Credit as provided in §5.6.

                         REIT .  A "real estate investment trust", as such term is defined in Section 856 of the Code.

                         Release .  See §7.18(c)(iii).

 
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                         Required Lenders .  As of any date, one or more Lenders holding more than fifty percent (50%) of the sum of (a) the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans plus (b) the amount of the Total Revolving Credit Commitments (or if the Revolving Credit Commitments have been terminated, then the outstanding principal of the Revolving Credit Loans plus aggregate participations in the Maximum Drawing Amount and all Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations) plus (c) the unfunded Total Delayed Draw Term Commitments; provided that (i) in determining such percentage at any given time, all then existing Defaulting Lenders will be disregarded and excluded, and (ii) if no principal amount of any Loan is outstanding, "Required Lenders" shall mean one or more Lenders whose aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments and Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the sum of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and the Total Delayed Draw Term Commitments at such time ; provided further that in determining such percentage at any given time, all then existing Defaulting Lenders will be disregarded and excluded.

                         Restatement Date .  The date on which all of the conditions set forth in §11 have been satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms of this Credit Agreement.

                         Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA .  For any period, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for such period; plus actual general and administrative expenses of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for such period to the extent included in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, minus an implied, management fee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of consolidated total revenues from Real Estate.

                         Revolving Credit Commitment .  With respect to each Lender, the amount set forth on Schedule 1.2 attached hereto, or as set forth in any applicable Assignment and Assumption, as the case may be, as the amount of such Lender's commitment to make a portion of the Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrowers and to participate in the issuance, extension and renewal of Letters of Credit, as the same may be increased or reduced from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof; or if such commitment is terminated pursuant to the provisions hereof, zero.

                         Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage .  With respect to each Lender, the percentage set forth on Schedule 1.2 hereto as such Lender's percentage of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and any changes thereto from time to time.

                         Revolving Credit Exposure.   As to any Lender at any time, the aggregate principal amount at such time of its outstanding Revolving Credit Loans and such Lender's participation in L/C Obligations at such time.

                         Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date .  August 4, 2016 or such later date to which it is extended pursuant to §2.10 hereof.

                         Revolving Credit Loan(s) .  Each and every revolving credit loan made or to be made by the Lenders to the Borrowers pursuant to §2.

                         Revolving Credit Note Record .  A Record with respect to the Revolving Credit Notes.

 
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                         Revolving Credit Notes .  Collectively, the separate promissory notes of the Borrowers in favor of each Lender in substantially the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto, in the aggregate principal amount of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment, dated as of the date hereof or as of such later date as any Person becomes a Lender under this Credit Agreement, and completed with appropriate insertions, as each of such notes may be amended and/or restated from time to time.

                         S&P .  Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc., and its successors.

                         SALP .  As defined in the preamble hereto.

                         SARA .  See §7.18.

                         SEC .  The United States Security and Exchange Commission.

                         SEC Filings .  Collectively, (a) Sovran's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and (b) Sovran's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act.

                         Sell or Sale .  See §9.4(b).

                         Sovran .  As defined in the preamble hereto.

                         Sovran Treasury Stock .   Sovran capital stock repurchased and held by Sovran as treasury stock.

                         subsidiary .  Any entity required to be consolidated with its direct or indirect parent in accordance with GAAP.

                         Subsidiary .  Any corporation, association, partnership, trust, or other business entity of which the designated parent shall at any time own directly or indirectly through a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries at least a majority (by number of votes or controlling interests) of the outstanding voting interests or at least a majority of the economic interests (including, in any case, the Operating Subsidiaries and any entity required to be consolidated with its designated parent in accordance with GAAP).  Unless the context otherwise clearly requires, any reference to "Subsidiary" is a reference to the Subsidiaries of the Borrowers.

                         Subsidiary Guarantor .  Any Guarantor other than Holdings.

                         Subsidiary Guaranty .  The form of Guaranty to be entered into by any Subsidiary Guarantor substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto.

 
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                         Syndication Agent .  SunTrust Bank, acting as syndication agent for the Lenders, or any successor agent, as permitted by §15.

                         Synthetic Lease .  Any lease of goods or other property, whether real or personal, which is treated as an operating lease under GAAP and as a loan or financing for U.S. income tax purposes.

                         Term Loans .  The Delayed Draw Term Loans and the Initial Term Loan.

                         Term Maturity Date .  August 3, 2018, or such earlier date on which the Term Loans shall become due and payable pursuant to the terms hereof.

                         Term Note Record .  A Record with respect to a Term Note.

                         Term Notes .  Collectively, the separate promissory notes of the Borrowers in favor of each of the Lenders with respect to the Term Loans in substantially the form of Exhibit A-2 hereto, (1) in the aggregate principal amount of the Total Initial Term Loan Commitment dated as of the date hereof, or (ii) in the aggregate principal amount of any Delayed Draw Term Loan, dated as of the applicable Drawdown Date or, in each case, as of such later date as any Person becomes a Lender under this Credit Agreement, and completed with appropriate insertions, as each of such notes may be amended and/or restated from time to time.

                         Third Amendment and Restatement Date . June 25, 2008.

                         Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment .  As of any date, the sum of the then-current Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments of the Lenders to provide the Delayed Draw Term Loans.  The Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment in effect on the Restatement Date is $100,000,000.  In accordance with §3.2(a), upon funding, any portion of Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment which was funded shall terminate.

                         Total Initial Term Loan Commitment .  As of any date, the sum of the then-current Initial Term Loan Commitments of the Lenders to provide the Initial Term Loan.  The Total Initial Term Loan Commitment in effect on the Restatement Date is $125,000,000.  In accordance with §3.1, upon funding, the Total Initial Term Loan Commitment shall terminate.

                         Total Revolving Credit Commitment .  As of any date, the sum of the then-current Revolving Credit Commitments of the Lenders to provide Revolving Credit Loans.  The Total Revolving Credit Commitment in effect on the Restatement Date is $175,000,000.

                         Tower Lease .  A Lease with a communication carrier or a tower development firm pursuant to which such carrier or firm will occupy a portion of a self-storage property for the purpose of using and/or constructing a monopole or tower or other structure thereon to which will be attached communications equipment and antennae, provided that any such Lease shall contain a relocation clause permitting relocation of the demised premises on the Real Estate site where the demised premises are located to allow re-use or re-development of such Real Estate site, and further provided that such relocation clause shall not be required (i) in any Tower Lease

 
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in existence as of the Third Amendment and Restatement Date, or (ii) in any pre-existing Tower Lease on Real Estate acquired after the Third Amendment and Restatement Date.

                         Type .  As to any Loan, its nature as a Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan.

                         Unanimous Lender Approval .  The written consent of each Lender that is a party to this Credit Agreement at the time of reference.

                         Unencumbered Property .  Any Real Estate owned in fee simple or subject to a Ground Lease located in the contiguous United States that on any date of determination:  (a) is not subject to any Liens (including any such Lien imposed by the organizational documents of the owner of such asset, but excluding certain Permitted Liens as set forth in §9.2), as certified by an officer of the Borrower Representative on the Restatement Date or such later date on which such Real Estate becomes an Unencumbered Property, (b) is not the subject of any matter that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the value of such Real Estate, (c) is not the subject of a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event, in each case as certified by an officer of the Borrower Representative on the Restatement Date or such later date on which such Real Estate becomes an Unencumbered Property, (d) has been improved with a Building or Buildings which (1) have been issued a certificate of occupancy (where available) or is otherwise lawfully occupied for its intended use and (2) are fully operational, (e) is wholly owned by a Borrower or a Guarantor that is a wholly-owned Subsidiary and (f) has not been designated by the Borrowers in writing to the Administrative Agent as Real Estate that is not an Unencumbered Property because of a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event or the Borrower's intention to subject such Unencumbered Property to an Indebtedness Lien or to Sell such Unencumbered Property, which designation shall not be permitted during the continuance of a Default (other than if such designation during a Default is made in conjunction with such Real Estate's being the subject of a Sale or Indebtedness Lien under §9.4(b)(ii) and in compliance therewith) or an Event of Default and shall be accompanied by a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit D-6 attached hereto.

                         Unhedged Variable Rate Debt .  All Indebtedness of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, including, to the extent applicable, the Obligations, which bears interest at one or more variable rates and is not subject to a Hedge Agreement or other interest rate hedging arrangement having a minimum term of one (1) year and having other terms reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

                         Uniform Customs .  See §5.3.

                         Unimproved Land .  Any Real Estate consisting of raw land which is not improved by Buildings.

                         Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations .  Any Reimbursement Obligation for which the Borrowers have not reimbursed the Administrative Agent and the Lenders on the date specified in, and in accordance with, §5.6.

 
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                         Unsecured Indebtedness .  All Indebtedness of any Person that is not secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person.

                         wholly-owned Subsidiary .  Any Subsidiary of which Sovran and/or SALP shall at any time own directly or indirectly through a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries at least a majority (by number of votes or controlling interests) of the outstanding voting interests and one hundred percent (100%) of the economic interests, of which at least ninety-nine percent (99%) of the economic interests shall be owned by SALP.

                         Without Recourse or without recourse .  With reference to any obligation or liability, any obligation or liability for which the obligor thereunder is not liable or obligated other than as to its interest in a designated Real Estate or other specifically identified asset only (which asset is not interests in another Person), subject to such limited exceptions to the non-recourse nature of such obligation or liability, such as fraud, misappropriation, misapplication and environmental indemnities, as are usual and customary in like transactions involving institutional lenders at the time of the incurrence of such obligation or liability.

                        §1.2.     Rules of Interpretation.

 
          (i)     A reference to any document or agreement shall include such document or agreement as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms or the terms of this Credit Agreement.
 
 
          (ii)     The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
 
 
          (iii)     A reference to any law includes any amendment or modification to such law.
 
 
          (iv)     A reference to any Person includes its permitted successors and permitted assigns.
 
 
          (v)     Accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them by GAAP applied on a consistent basis by the accounting entity to which they refer.  Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, (i) all computations made pursuant to this Credit Agreement shall be made in accordance with GAAP, and (ii) all financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
 
 
          (vi)     The words "include", "includes" and "including" are not limiting.
 
 
          (vii)     All terms not specifically defined herein or by GAAP, which terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in New York, have the meanings assigned to them therein.
 
          (viii)     Reference to a particular "§" refers to that section of this Credit Agreement unless otherwise indicated.
 
 
          (ix)     The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder" and words of like import shall refer to this Credit Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or subdivision of this Credit Agreement.
 
 
          (x)     Any provision granting any right to any Borrower or Guarantor during the continuance of (a) an Event of Default shall not modify, limit, waive or estopp the rights of the Lenders during the continuance of such Event of Default, including the rights of the Lenders to accelerate the Loans under §13.1 and the rights of the Lenders under §§13.2 or 13.3, or (b) a Default, shall not extend the time for curing same or modify any otherwise applicable notice regarding same.

                        §2.      THE REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY .

                                  §2.1.      Revolving Credit Loans .

                                  (a)      Commitment to Lend Revolving Credit Loans .  Subject to the provisions of §2.4 and the other terms and conditions set forth in this Credit Agreement, each of the Lenders severally agrees to lend to the Borrowers and the Borrowers may borrow, repay, and reborrow from each Lender from time to time during the Availability Period upon notice by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent given in accordance with §2.4 hereof, such sums as are requested by the Borrower Representative up to a maximum aggregate principal amount outstanding (after giving effect to all amounts requested) at any one time equal to such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment minus such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the L/C Obligations; provided that the sum of (x) the outstanding amount of the Revolving Credit Loans, (after giving effect to all amounts requested) plus (y) all L/C Obligations, shall not at any time exceed the Total Revolving Credit Commitment in effect at such time.

                                  (b)     The Revolving Credit Loans shall be made pro rata in accordance with each Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage.  Each request for a Revolving Credit Loan made pursuant to §2.4 hereof, shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrowers that the conditions set forth in §11 have been satisfied as of the Restatement Date, and that the conditions set forth in §12 have been satisfied on the date of such request and will be satisfied on the proposed Drawdown Date of the requested Revolving Credit Loan, provided that the making of such representation and warranty by the Borrowers shall not limit the right of any Lender not to lend if such conditions have not been met.  No Revolving Credit Loan shall be required to be made by any Lender unless all of the conditions contained in §11 have been satisfied as of the Restatement Date, and all of the conditions set forth in §12 have been met at

 
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the time of any request for a Revolving Credit Loan.

                                  §2.2.      The Revolving Credit Notes . The Revolving Credit Loans shall be evidenced by the Revolving Credit Notes.  A Revolving Credit Note shall be payable to the order of each Lender in an aggregate principal amount equal to such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment.  The Borrowers irrevocably authorize each Lender to make or cause to be made, at or about the time of the Drawdown Date of any Revolving Credit Loan or at the time of receipt of any payment of principal on such Lender's Revolving Credit Notes, an appropriate notation on such Lender's Revolving Credit Note Record reflecting the making of such Revolving Credit Loan or (as the case may be) the receipt of such payment.  The outstanding amount of the Revolving Credit Loans set forth on such Lender's Revolving Credit Note Record shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount thereof owing and unpaid to such Lender, but the failure to record, or any error in so recording, any such amount on such Lender's Revolving Credit Note Record shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligations of the Borrowers hereunder or under any Revolving Credit Note to make payments of principal of or interest on any Revolving Credit Note when due.  Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of any Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Revolving Credit Note or any other security document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such loss, theft, destruction or mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Revolving Credit Note or other security document, the Borrowers will issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Revolving Credit Note or other security document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

                                  §2.3.      Interest on Revolving Credit Loans .

                                              (a)      Interest on Base Rate Loans .  Except as otherwise provided in §4.10, each Revolving Credit Loan that is a Base Rate Loan shall bear interest for the period commencing with the Drawdown Date thereof and ending on the last day of the Interest Period with respect thereto (unless earlier paid in accordance with §2.8) at a rate equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin for Revolving Credit Loans which are Base Rate Loans.

                                              (b)      Interest on LIBOR Rate Loans .  Except as otherwise provided in §4.10, each Revolving Credit Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan shall bear interest for the period commencing with the Drawdown Date thereof and ending on the last day of the Interest Period with respect thereto (unless earlier paid in accordance with §2.8) at a rate equal to the LIBOR Rate determined for such Interest Period plus the Applicable Margin for Revolving Credit Loans which are LIBOR Rate Loans.

                                              (c)      Interest Payments .  The Borrowers jointly and severally unconditionally promise to pay interest on each Revolving Credit Loan in arrears on each Interest Payment Date with respect thereto.

                                  §2.4.      Requests for Revolving Credit Loans .

                        The following provisions shall apply to each request by the Borrowers for a Revolving Credit Loan:

 
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                                              (a)     The Borrower Representative shall submit a Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request to the Administrative Agent as provided in this §2.4.  Except as otherwise provided herein, each Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request shall be in a minimum amount of $2,000,000 or an integral multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof.  Each Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request shall be irrevocable and binding on the Borrowers and shall obligate the Borrowers to accept the Revolving Credit Loans requested from the Lenders on the proposed Drawdown Date, unless such Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request is withdrawn (x) in the case of a request for a Revolving Credit Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan, at least four (4) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date for such Revolving Credit Loan, and (y) in the case of a request for a Revolving Credit Loan that is a Base Rate Loan, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date for such Revolving Credit Loan.

                                              (b)     Each Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request shall be delivered by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on any Business Day, and at least two (2) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date of any Base Rate Loan, and at least four (4) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date of any LIBOR Rate Loan.

                                              (c)     Each Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request shall include a completed writing in the form of Exhibit C hereto specifying:  (1) the principal amount of the Revolving Credit Loan requested, (2) the proposed Drawdown Date of such Revolving Credit Loan, (3) the Interest Period applicable to such Revolving Credit Loan, and (4) the Type of such Revolving Credit Loan being requested.

                                              (d)     No Lender shall be obligated to fund any Revolving Credit Loan unless:

 
                          (i)     a Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request has been timely received by the Administrative Agent as provided in subsection (i) above; and
 
 
                          (ii)     both before and after giving effect to the Revolving Credit Loan to be made pursuant to the Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request, all of the conditions contained in §11 shall have been satisfied as of the Restatement Date, and all of the conditions set forth in §12 shall have been met, including, without limitation, the condition under §12.1 that there be no Default or Event of Default under this Credit Agreement; and
 
 
                          (iii)     the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate in the form of Exhibit D-1 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative setting forth computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §§10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.11 on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such requested Revolving Credit Loan, and, certifying that, both before and after giving effect to such requested Revolving Credit Loan, no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist under this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, and that after taking into account such requested Revolving Credit Loan, no default will exist as of the Drawdown Date or thereafter.

                                              (e)     The Administrative Agent will use good faith efforts to cause the Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request to be delivered to each Lender in accordance with §15.12 and in any event on the same day or the Business Day following the day a Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request is received by the Administrative Agent.

                                  §2.5.      Conversion Options .

                                              (a)     The Borrowers may elect from time to time by written notice in the form of Exhibit F to convert any outstanding Revolving Credit Loan to a Revolving Credit Loan of another Type, provided that (i) with respect to any such conversion of a LIBOR Rate Loan to a Base Rate Loan, the Borrower Representative shall give the Administrative Agent at least four (4) Business Days prior written notice of such election; (ii) with respect to any such conversion of a Base Rate Loan to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the Borrower Representative shall give the Administrative Agent at least four (4) LIBOR Business Days prior written notice of such election; (iii) with respect to any such conversion of a LIBOR Rate Loan into a Base Rate Loan, such conversion shall only be made on the last day of the Interest Period with respect thereto unless the Borrowers pay the related LIBOR Breakage Costs at the time of such conversion and (iv) no Revolving Credit Loan may be converted into a LIBOR Rate Loan when any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.  All or any part of outstanding Revolving Credit Loans of any Type may be converted into a Revolving Credit Loan of another Type as provided herein, provided that any partial conversion shall be in an aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 or an integral multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof.  Each Conversion Request relating to the conversion of a Base Rate Loan to a LIBOR Rate Loan shall be irrevocable by the Borrowers.

                                              (b)     Any Revolving Credit Loan of any Type may be continued as such upon the expiration of the Interest Period with respect thereto (i) in the case of Base Rate Loans, automatically and (ii) in the case of LIBOR Rate Loans by compliance by the Borrower Representative with the notice provisions contained in §2.5(a); provided that no LIBOR Rate Loan may be continued as such when any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing but shall be automatically converted to a Base Rate Loan on the last day of the first Interest Period relating thereto ending during the continuance of any Default or Event of Default.  The Administrative Agent shall notify the Lenders promptly when any such automatic conversion contemplated by this §2.5(b) is scheduled to occur.

                                              (c)     In the event that the Borrower Representative does not notify the Administrative Agent of its election hereunder with respect to the continuation of any Revolving Credit Loan which is a LIBOR Rate Loan as such, the affected LIBOR Rate Loan shall automatically be converted to a Base Rate Loan at the end of the applicable Interest Period.

                                              (d)     The Borrowers may not request or elect a LIBOR Rate Loan pursuant to §2.4, elect to convert a Base Rate Loan to a LIBOR Rate Loan pursuant to §2.5(a), or

 
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elect to continue a LIBOR Rate Loan pursuant to §2.5(b) if, after giving effect thereto, there would be greater than eight (8) LIBOR Rate Loans then outstanding (including both Revolving Credit Loans and Term Loans).  Any Completed Revolving Loan Request for a LIBOR Rate Loan that would create greater than eight (8) LIBOR Rate Loans outstanding shall be deemed to be a Completed Revolving Loan Request for a Base Rate Loan.

                                              (e)     The Administrative Agent will use good faith efforts to cause any notice of continuation or conversion delivered under this §2.5 to be delivered to each Lender in accordance with §15.12 and in any event on the same day or the Business Day following the day such notice is received by the Administrative Agent.

                                  §2.6.      Funds for Revolving Credit Loans .

                                              (a)     Subject to the other provisions of this §2, not later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the proposed Drawdown Date of any Revolving Credit Loan, each of the Lenders will make available to the Administrative Agent, at the Administrative Agent's Head Office, in immediately available funds, the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the amount of the requested Revolving Credit Loan; provided that each Lender shall provide notice to the Administrative Agent of its intent not to make available its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of any requested Revolving Credit Loan as soon as possible after receipt of any Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request, and in any event not later than 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on (x) the Business Day prior to the Drawdown Date of any requested Revolving Credit Loan that is a Base Rate Loan and (y) the third Business Day prior to the Drawdown Date of any requested Revolving Credit Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan.  Upon receipt from each Lender of such amount, the Administrative Agent will make available to the Borrowers in the Borrower Representative's account with the Administrative Agent the aggregate amount of such Revolving Credit Loan made available to the Administrative Agent by the Lenders.  All such funds received by the Administrative Agent by 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any Business Day will be made available to the Borrowers not later than 2:00 p.m. on the same Business Day.  Funds received after such time will be made available by not later than 12:00 p.m. on the next Business Day.  The failure or refusal of any Lender to make available to the Administrative Agent at the aforesaid time and place on any Drawdown Date the amount of its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the requested Revolving Credit Loan shall not relieve any other Lender from its several obligation hereunder to make available to the Administrative Agent the amount of its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of any requested Revolving Credit Loan but in no event shall the Administrative Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) have any obligation to make any funding or shall any Lender be obligated to fund more than its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the requested Revolving Credit Loan or to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage on account of such failure or otherwise.

                                              (b)     The Administrative Agent may, unless notified to the contrary by any Lender prior to a Drawdown Date, assume that such Lender has made available to the Administrative Agent on such Drawdown Date the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the Revolving Credit Loan to be made on such Drawdown Date, and the Administrative Agent may (but it shall not be required to), in reliance upon such assumption,

 
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make available to the Borrowers a corresponding amount.  If any Lender makes available to the Administrative Agent such amount on a date after such Drawdown Date, such Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent on demand an amount equal to the product of (i) the average, computed for the period referred to in clause (iii) below, of the weighted average interest rate paid by the Administrative Agent for federal funds acquired by the Administrative Agent during each day included in such period, multiplied by (ii) the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Revolving Credit Loan, multiplied by (iii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days that elapsed from and including such Drawdown Date to the date on which the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Revolving Credit Loan shall become immediately available to the Administrative Agent, and the denominator of which is 360.  A statement of the Administrative Agent submitted to such Lender with respect to any amounts owing under this paragraph shall be prima facie evidence of the amount due and owing to the Administrative Agent by such Lender.  If the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Revolving Credit Loans is not made available to the Administrative Agent by such Lender within three (3) Business Days following such Drawdown Date, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to recover such amount from the Borrowers on demand, with interest thereon at the rate per annum applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans made on such Drawdown Date.

                                  §2.7.      Repayment of the Revolving Credit Loans at Maturity .  The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay on the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date, and there shall become absolutely due and payable on the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date, all unpaid principal of the Revolving Credit Loans outstanding on such date, together with any and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, the unpaid balance of the Facility Fee accrued through such date, and any and all other unpaid amounts due under this Credit Agreement, the Revolving Credit Notes or any other of the Loan Documents.

                                  §2.8.      Optional Repayments of Revolving Credit Loans .  The Borrowers shall have the right, at their election, to prepay the outstanding amount of the Revolving Credit Loans, in whole or in part, at any time without penalty or premium; provided that the outstanding amount of any Revolving Credit Loans that are LIBOR Rate Loans may not be prepaid unless the Borrowers pay any LIBOR Breakage Costs for each LIBOR Rate Loan so prepaid at the time of such prepayment.  The Borrower Representative shall give the Administrative Agent, no later than 10:00 a.m., New York City time, at least two (2) Business Days' prior written notice of any prepayment pursuant to this §2.8 of any Revolving Credit Loans that are Base Rate Loans, and at least four (4) LIBOR Business Days' notice of any proposed prepayment pursuant to this §2.8 of Revolving Credit Loans that are LIBOR Rate Loans, specifying the proposed date of prepayment of Revolving Credit Loans and the principal amount to be prepaid.  Each such partial prepayment of the Revolving Credit Loans shall be in an amount of $2,000,000 or integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof, or, if less, the outstanding balance of the Revolving Credit Loans then being repaid, shall be accompanied by the payment of all charges outstanding on all Revolving Credit Loans so prepaid and of all accrued interest on the principal prepaid to the date of payment, and shall be applied, in the absence of instruction by the Borrower Representative, first to the principal of Revolving Credit Loans that are Base Rate Loans and then to the principal of Revolving Credit Loans that are LIBOR Rate Loans, at the Administrative Agent's option.

 
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                                  §2.9.      Mandatory Repayments of Revolving Credit Loans .  If at any time the sum of the outstanding amount of the Revolving Credit Loans and all L/C Obligations exceeds the lesser of (i) Total Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) the maximum amount that permits compliance with the terms of §10 hereof, the Borrowers shall immediately pay the amount of such excess to the Administrative Agent for application:  first, to any Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations; second, to the Revolving Credit Loans (first to Base Rate Loans, then to LIBOR Rate Loans in direct order of Interest Period maturities); and third, to provide to the Administrative Agent cash collateral for Reimbursement Obligations as contemplated by §5.6(b) and (c).  Each payment of any Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations, or prepayment of Revolving Credit Loans shall be allocated among the Lenders, in proportion, as nearly as practicable, to each L/C Obligation, or (as the case may be) the respective unpaid principal amount of each Lender's Revolving Credit Note, with adjustments to the extent practicable to equalize any prior payments or repayments not exactly in proportion.

                                  §2.10.      Optional Extension of Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date .  The Borrowers may on two (2) occasions, by written notice to the Administrative Agent given at least ninety (90) days but no more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the then scheduled Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date, extend such Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date for an additional one (1) year period, provided that (a) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such notice or such extension, (b) all of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers contained in §7 of this Credit Agreement and in any other Loan Document (other than representations and warranties which expressly speak as of a different date) shall be true and correct in all material respects at the time of such request and at the time of such extension, and (c) that simultaneously with the giving of such notice, the Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Lenders, an extension fee equal to 0.125% of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment then outstanding.

                                  §2.11.      Increase of Commitment to Lend . Unless a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrowers may request, by written notice to the Administrative Agent at any time after the Restatement Date, that the Total Revolving Credit Commitment be increased by an amount less than or equal to $75,000,000 (such that the Total Revolving Credit Commitment shall at no time exceed $250,000,000) in aggregate minimum amounts of $25,000,000; provided that (a) the maturity date of such increase shall be no earlier than the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date, (b) the Borrower Representative shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate in the form of Exhibit D-1 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative setting forth computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §§10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10.11 as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are available and determined on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such requested increase (and assuming the full utilization of the increased Total Revolving Credit Commitment), and, certifying that, both before and after giving effect to such requested increase, no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist under this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, and that after taking into account such requested increase, no default will exist as of the effective date of such increase or thereafter, (c) such increase shall be on the same terms and conditions applicable to this Credit Agreement, (d) any Lender which is a party to this Credit Agreement prior to such

 
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request for such increase, at its sole discretion, may elect to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment but shall not have any obligation to so increase its Revolving Credit Commitment, and (e) in the event that each Lender does not elect to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment, the Lead Arranger shall use commercially reasonable efforts to locate additional lenders, subject to the Borrowers' approval of such lenders (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) willing to hold commitments for the requested increase.  In the event that Lenders commit to such increase, (i) the Revolving Credit Commitment of each such Lender shall be increased (or, in the case of a new lender not previously party hereto, added to the Revolving Credit Commitments), (ii) the pro rata share of each of the Lenders shall be adjusted subject to the payment of any LIBOR Breakage Costs, (iii) new Revolving Credit Notes shall be issued, (iv) the Borrowers shall make such borrowings and repayments as shall be necessary to effect the reallocation of the Revolving Credit Commitments, and (v) other changes shall be made by way of supplement, amendment or restatement of any of the Loan Documents as may be necessary or desirable to reflect the aggregate amount, if any, by which Lenders have agreed to increase their respective Revolving Credit Commitments or any other lenders have agreed to make new commitments pursuant to this §2.11 (including the modification of Schedule 1.2 to reflect the increase), in each case notwithstanding anything in §26 to the contrary, without the consent of any Lender other than those Lenders increasing their Revolving Credit Commitments (it being understood that the Administrative Agent shall execute any such supplement, amendment or restatement as may be reasonably requested by the Borrowers and necessary or desirable in connection with an increase in the Revolving Credit Commitment permitted pursuant to this §2.11).  The fees payable by the Borrowers upon such increase in the Revolving Credit Commitments shall be agreed upon by the Lead Arranger and the Borrowers at the time of such increase.

             Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this §2.11 shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an agreement by any Lender to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment hereunder.

             §3.      THE INITIAL TERM LOAN FACILITY AND DELAYED DRAW TERM LOAN FACILITY .

                       §3.1.      Commitment to Lend Initial Term Loan . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Credit Agreement, each of the Lenders severally agrees to lend to the Borrowers on the Restatement Date an amount equal to such Lender's Initial Term Commitment set forth opposite such Lender's name on Schedule 1.2 hereto .   The entire amount of the Initial Term Loan shall be borrowed on the Restatement Date and upon funding of the Initial Term Loans, the Initial Term Commitments shall terminate.

                       §3.2.      Commitment to Lend Delayed Draw Term Loans .

                                    (a)     Subject to the provisions of §3.3 and the other terms and conditions set forth in this Credit Agreement, each of the Lenders severally agrees to lend to the Borrowers and the Borrowers may borrow from each Lender from time to time during the Delayed Draw Term Loan Availability Period upon notice by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent given in accordance with §3.3(a) hereof, such sums as are requested by the Borrower Representative up to a maximum aggregate principal amount outstanding (after giving

 
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effect to all amounts requested) at any one time equal to such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment; provided that the amount of any Delayed Draw Term Loan shall not exceed the Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment in effect at such time.  Once repaid, no Delayed Draw Term Loan may be reborrowed and upon a Lender's funding any portion of its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment, that portion of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment of such Lender shall terminate.  In addition, whether or not funded, the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment of each Lender shall terminate on the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Termination Date.

                                    (b)     The Delayed Draw Term Loans shall be made pro rata in accordance with each Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage.  Each request for a Delayed Draw Term Loan made pursuant to §3.3 hereof, shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrowers that the conditions in §12 have been satisfied on the date of such request and will be satisfied on the proposed Drawdown Date of the requested Delayed Draw Term Loan, provided that the making of such representation and warranty by the Borrowers shall not limit the right of any Lender not to lend if such conditions have not been met.  No Delayed Draw Term Loan shall be required to be made by any Lender unless all of the conditions contained in §12 have been met at the time of any request for a Delayed Draw Term Loan.

                       §3.3.      Request for Delayed Draw Term Loans .

                                    (a)     The Borrower Representative shall submit a Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request to the Administrative Agent as provided in this §3.3.  Except as otherwise provided herein, each Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request shall be in a minimum amount of $20,000,000 or an integral multiple of $5,000,000 in excess thereof.  The Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request shall be irrevocable and binding on the Borrowers and shall obligate the Borrowers to accept the Delayed Draw Term Loans requested from the Lenders on the proposed Drawdown Date, unless such Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request is withdrawn (x) in the case of a request for a Delayed Draw Term Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan, at least four (4) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date for such Delayed Draw Term Loan, and (y) in the case of a request for a Delayed Draw Term Loan that is a Base Rate Loan, at least two (2) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date for such Delayed Draw Term Loan.

                                    (b)     The Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request shall be delivered by the Borrower Representative to the Administrative Agent by 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on any Business Day, and at least two (2) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date of any Base Rate Loan, and at least four (4) Business Days prior to the proposed Drawdown Date of any LIBOR Rate Loan.

                                    (c)     The Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request shall include a completed writing in the form of Exhibit C-2 hereto specifying:  (1) the principal amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loan requested, (2) the proposed Drawdown Date of such Delayed Draw Term Loan, (3) the Interest Period applicable to such Delayed Draw Term Loan, and (4) the Type of such Delayed Draw Term Loan being requested.

 
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                                    (d)     No Lender shall be obligated to fund any Delayed Draw Term Loan unless:

 
                               (i)     a Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request has been timely received by the Administrative Agent as provided in subsection (a) above; and
 
 
                               (ii)     both before and after giving effect to the Delayed Draw Term Loan to be made pursuant to the Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request all of the conditions set forth in §12 shall have been met, including, without limitation, the condition under §12.1 that there be no Default or Event of Default under this Credit Agreement;
 
 
                               (iii)     the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate in the form of Exhibit D-1 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative setting forth computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §§10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10.11 on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such requested Delayed Draw Term Loan, and, certifying that, both before and after giving effect to such requested Delayed Draw Term Loan, no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist under this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, and that after taking into account such requested Delayed Draw Term Loan, no default will exist as of the Drawdown Date or thereafter; and
 
 
                               (iv)     New Term Notes shall be issued in accordance with §3.5.

                                    (e)     The Administrative Agent will use good faith efforts to cause the Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request to be delivered to each Lender in accordance with §15.12 and in any event on the same day or the Business Day following the day a Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request is received by the Administrative Agent.

                       §3.4.      Funds for Delayed Draw Term Loans .

                                    (a)     Subject to the other provisions of this §3, not later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the proposed Drawdown Date of any Delayed Draw Term Loan, each of the Lenders will make available to the Administrative Agent, at the Administrative Agent's Head Office, in immediately available funds, the amount of such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of the amount of the requested Delayed Draw Term Loan; provided that each Lender shall provide notice to the Administrative Agent of its intent not to make available its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of any requested Delayed Draw Term Loan as soon as possible after receipt of any Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request, and in any event not later than 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on (x) the Business Day prior to the Drawdown Date of any requested Delayed Draw Term Loan that is a Base Rate Loan and (y) the third Business Day prior to the Drawdown Date of any requested Delayed Draw Term Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan.  Upon receipt from each Lender of such amount, the Administrative Agent will make available to the Borrowers in the Borrower Representative's account with the Administrative Agent the aggregate amount of such Delayed Draw Term Loan made available to the Administrative Agent by the Lenders.  All such funds received by the

 
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Administrative Agent by 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any Business Day will be made available to the Borrowers not later than 2:00 p.m. on the same Business Day.  Funds received after such time will be made available by not later than 12:00 p.m. on the next Business Day.  The failure or refusal of any Lender to make available to the Administrative Agent at the aforesaid time and place on any Drawdown Date the amount of its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of the requested Delayed Draw Term Loan shall not relieve any other Lender from its several obligation hereunder to make available to the Administrative Agent the amount of its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of any requested Delayed Draw Term Loan but in no event shall the Administrative Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) have any obligation to make any funding or shall any Lender be obligated to fund more than its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of the requested Delayed Draw Term Loan or to increase its Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage on account of such failure or otherwise.

                                    (b)     The Administrative Agent may, unless notified to the contrary by any Lender prior to a Drawdown Date, assume that such Lender has made available to the Administrative Agent on such Drawdown Date the amount of such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of the Delayed Draw Term Loan to be made on such Drawdown Date, and the Administrative Agent may (but it shall not be required to), in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrowers a corresponding amount.  If any Lender makes available to the Administrative Agent such amount on a date after such Drawdown Date, such Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent on demand an amount equal to the product of (i) the average, computed for the period referred to in clause (iii) below, of the weighted average interest rate paid by the Administrative Agent for federal funds acquired by the Administrative Agent during each day included in such period, multiplied by (ii) the amount of such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of such Delayed Draw Term Loan, multiplied by (iii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days that elapsed from and including such Drawdown Date to the date on which the amount of such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of such Delayed Draw Term Loan shall become immediately available to the Administrative Agent, and the denominator of which is 360.  A statement of the Administrative Agent submitted to such Lender with respect to any amounts owing under this paragraph shall be prima facie evidence of the amount due and owing to the Administrative Agent by such Lender.  If the amount of such Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentage of such Delayed Draw Term Loans is not made available to the Administrative Agent by such Lender within three (3) Business Days following such Drawdown Date, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to recover such amount from the Borrowers on demand, with interest thereon at the rate per annum applicable to the Delayed Draw Term Loans made on such Drawdown Date.

                       §3.5.      The Term Notes . Each Term Loan shall be evidenced by the Term Notes.  A Term Note shall be payable to the order of each Lender in an aggregate principal amount equal to such Lender's applicable Initial Term Commitment or Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment, as the case may be.  The Borrowers irrevocably authorize each Lender to make or cause to be made at or about the time of such Lender's receipt of any payment of principal on such Lender's Term Note an appropriate notation on such Lender's Term Note of the receipt of such payment.  The outstanding amount of the applicable Term Loan set forth on such Lender's

 
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Term Note Record shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount thereof owing and unpaid to such Lender, but the failure to record, or any error in so recording, any such amount on such Lender's Term Note Record shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligations of the Borrowers hereunder or under any Term Note to make payments of principal of or interest on any Term Note when due.  Upon receipt of an affidavit of an officer of any Lender as to the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Term Note or any other security document which is not of public record, and, in the case of any such loss, theft, destruction or mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Term Note or other security document, the Borrowers will issue, in lieu thereof, a replacement Term Note or other security document in the same principal amount thereof and otherwise of like tenor.

                       §3.6.      Interest on Term Loan .

                                    (a)     Except as otherwise provided in §4.10, the outstanding amount of each Term Loan shall bear interest during each Interest Period relating to all or any portion of such Term Loan at the following rates:

 
                    (i)     To the extent that all or any portion of a Term Loan bears interest during such Interest Period at the Base Rate, such Term Loan or such portion shall bear interest during such Interest Period at a rate equal to the Base Rate for such Interest Period plus the Applicable Margin for Term Loans which are Base Rate Loans.
 
 
                    (ii)     To the extent that all or any portion of a Term Loan bears interest during such Interest Period at the LIBOR Rate, such Term Loan or such portion shall bear interest during such Interest Period at a rate equal to the LIBOR Rate for such Interest Period plus the Applicable Margin for Term Loans which are LIBOR Rate Loans.

                                    (b)      Interest Payments .  The Borrowers jointly and severally unconditionally promise to pay interest on the Term Loans in arrears on each Interest Payment Date with respect thereto.

                       §3.7.      Conversion Options . The provisions of §2.5 shall apply mutatis mutandis with respect to all or any portion of a Term Loan so that the Borrowers may have the same interest rate options with respect to all or any portion of a Term Loan as they would be entitled to with respect to the Revolving Credit Loans.

                       §3.8.      Repayment of the Term Loan at Maturity . The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay on the Term Maturity Date, and there shall become absolutely due and payable on the Term Maturity Date, all unpaid principal of the Term Loans outstanding on such date, together with any and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and any and all other unpaid amounts due under this Credit Agreement, the Term Notes or any other of the Loan Documents in respect of the Term Loans.

 
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                       §3.9.      Mandatory Repayments of Delayed Draw Term Loans . If at any time the sum of the outstanding amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loans exceeds the lesser of (i) Total Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment outstanding on the Restatement Date and (ii) the maximum amount that permits compliance with the terms of §10 hereof, the Borrowers shall immediately pay the amount of such excess to the Administrative Agent for application to the Delayed Draw Term Loans (first to Base Rate Loans, then to LIBOR Rate Loans in direct order of Interest Period maturities).  Each such payment of any Delayed Draw Term Loans shall be allocated among the Lenders, in proportion, as nearly as practicable, to the respective unpaid principal amount of each Lender's Delayed Draw Term Loans, with adjustments to the extent practicable to equalize any prior payments or repayments not exactly in proportion.

                       §3.10.      Optional Repayments of Term Loan . The Borrowers shall have the right, at their election, to prepay the outstanding amount of a Term Loan, in whole or in part, subject to (a) the Borrower Representative having given at least fifteen (15) days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent of such prepayment, and (b) the payment, simultaneously with such prepayment, of LIBOR Breakage Costs for such Term Loan to the extent that it is a LIBOR Rate Loan.  Each such partial prepayment of a Term Loan shall be in an amount of $2,000,000 or integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof, or, if less, shall be accompanied by the payment of all charges outstanding on such Term Loan and of all accrued interest on the principal of such Term Loan prepaid to the date of payment, and shall be applied, in the absence of instruction by the Borrower Representative, first to the principal of such Term Loan to the extent that it is a Base Rate Loan and then to the principal of such Term Loan to the extent that it is a LIBOR Rate Loan, at the Administrative Agent's option.  No amount of such the Term Loan that is prepaid may be re-borrowed.

        §4.      CERTAIN GENERAL PROVISIONS .

                       §4.1.      Fees .  The Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay (i) to the Administrative Agent an administration fee (the "Administration Fee") and an upfront fee (the "Upfront Fee"), and the other fees payable to the Administrative Agent and the Lead Arranger, in each case as set forth in that certain letter agreement dated as of the Restatement Date, between the Borrower Representative and M&T Bank (the "Fee Letter"),  (ii) to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitment Percentages as further set forth in the definition thereof, the Facility Fee and (iii) to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Percentages as further set forth in the definition thereof, the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Fee.

                       §4.2.      Funds for Payments .

                                    (a)     All payments of principal, interest, fees, and any other amounts due hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents shall be made to the Administrative Agent, for the respective accounts of the Lenders or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent, at the Administrative Agent's Head Office, in each case in Dollars and in immediately available funds.

 
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                                    (b)     All payments by the Borrowers hereunder and under any of the other Loan Documents shall be made without setoff or counterclaim and free and clear of and without deduction for any taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions, withholdings, compulsory liens, restrictions or conditions of any nature now or hereafter imposed or levied by any jurisdiction or any political subdivision thereof or taxing or other authority therein unless the Borrowers are compelled by law to make such deduction or withholding.  If any such obligation is imposed upon the Borrowers with respect to any amount payable by them hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, the Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Lenders or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent, on the date on which such amount is due and payable hereunder or under such other Loan Document, such additional amount in Dollars as shall be necessary to enable the Lenders to receive the same net amount which the Lenders would have received on such due date had no such obligation been imposed upon the Borrowers.  The Borrower Representative will deliver promptly to the Administrative Agent certificates or other valid vouchers for all taxes or other charges deducted from or paid with respect to payments made by the Borrowers hereunder or under such other Loan Document.

                                    (c)     Each Foreign Lender agrees that, prior to the first date on which any payment is due to it hereunder, it will deliver to the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or Form W-8ECI or successor applicable form, as the case may be, certifying in each case that such Foreign Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Credit Agreement and the Notes payable to it, without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes.  Each Foreign Lender that so delivers a Form W-8BEN or Form W­8ECI pursuant to the preceding sentence further undertakes to deliver to each of the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent two further copies of Form W-8BEN or Form W-8ECI or successor applicable form, or other manner of certification, as the case may be, on or before the date that any such letter or form expires or becomes obsolete or after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent form previously delivered by it to the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent, and such extensions or renewals thereof as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent, certifying in the case of a Form W-8BEN or Form W-8ECI that such Foreign Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Credit Agreement and the Notes without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless in any such case an event (including, without limitation, any change in treaty, law or regulation) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such Foreign Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form with respect to it and such Foreign Lender advises the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax.

                                    (d)     The Borrowers shall not be required to pay any additional amounts to any Foreign Lender in respect of United States Federal withholding tax pursuant to §4.2(b) to the extent that (i) the obligation to withhold amounts with respect to United States federal withholding tax existed on the date such Foreign Lender became a party to this Credit Agreement or, with respect to payments to a different lending office designated by the Foreign Lender as its applicable lending office (a "New Lending Office"), the date such Foreign Lender

 
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designated such New Lending Office with respect to the Loans; provided , however, that this clause (i) shall not apply to any transferee or New Lending Office as a result of an assignment, transfer or designation made at the request of the Borrowers; and provided further , however, that this clause (i) shall not apply to the extent the indemnity payment or additional amounts any transferee, or Lender through a New Lending Office, would be entitled to receive without regard to this clause (i) do not exceed the indemnity payment or additional amounts that the Person making the assignment or transfer to such transferee, or Lender making the designation of such New Lending Office, would have been entitled to receive in the absence of such assignment, transfer or designation; (ii) the obligation to pay such additional amounts would not have arisen but for a failure by such Foreign Lender to comply with the provisions of paragraph (c) above or (iii) the obligation to pay such additional amounts arose under Sections 1471-1474 of the Code.

                       §4.3.      Computations . All computations of interest on the Loans and of other fees to the extent applicable shall be made on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed; provided , however , interest on Base Rate Loans shall be computed on the basis of a 365-day or 366-day year, as applicable, and the actual number of days elapsed.  Except as otherwise provided in the definition of the term "Interest Period" with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, whenever a payment hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents becomes due on a day that is not a Business Day, the due date for such payment shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and interest shall accrue during such extension.  The outstanding amount of the Loans as reflected on the Note Records from time to time shall constitute prima facie evidence of the principal amount thereof absent manifest error; but the failure to record, or any error in so recording, any such amount on such Lender's Term Note Record shall not affect the obligations of the Borrowers hereunder or under any Term Note to make payments of principal of and interest on any Term Note when due.

                       §4.4.      Inability to Determine LIBOR Rate . In the event, prior to the commencement of any Interest Period relating to any LIBOR Rate Loan, the Administrative Agent shall reasonably determine that adequate and reasonable methods do not exist for ascertaining the LIBOR Rate that would otherwise determine the rate of interest to be applicable to any LIBOR Rate Loan during any Interest Period, the Administrative Agent shall forthwith give notice of such determination (which shall be conclusive and binding on the Borrowers) to the Borrower Representative and the Lenders.  In such event (a) any Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans shall be automatically withdrawn and shall be deemed a request for Base Rate Loans, (b) each LIBOR Rate Loan will automatically, on the last day of the then current Interest Period thereof, become a Base Rate Loan, and (c) the obligations of the Lenders to make LIBOR Rate Loans shall be suspended until the Administrative Agent reasonably determines that the circumstances giving rise to such suspension no longer exist, whereupon the Administrative Agent shall so notify the Borrower Representative and the Lenders.

                       §4.5.      Illegality .  Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, if any present or future law, regulation, treaty or directive or in the interpretation or application thereof shall make it unlawful for any Lender to make or maintain LIBOR Rate Loans, such Lender shall forthwith give notice of such circumstances to the Borrower Representative and the other Lenders and thereupon (a) the commitment of such Lender to make LIBOR Rate Loans or convert Base Rate

 
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Loans to LIBOR Rate Loans shall forthwith be suspended and (b) such Lender's LIBOR Rate Loans then outstanding shall be converted automatically to Base Rate Loans on the last day of each Interest Period applicable to such LIBOR Rate Loans or within such earlier period as may be required by law, all until such time as it is no longer unlawful for such Lender to make or maintain LIBOR Rate Loans.  The Borrowers hereby jointly and severally agree to promptly pay the Administrative Agent for the account of such Lender, upon demand, any additional amounts necessary to compensate such Lender for any costs incurred by such Lender in making any conversion required by this §4.5 prior to the last day of an Interest Period with respect to a LIBOR Rate Loan, including any interest or fees payable by such Lender to lenders of funds obtained by it in order to make or maintain its LIBOR Rate Loans hereunder.

                       §4.6.      Additional Costs, Etc. If any present or future applicable law, which expression, as used herein, includes statutes, rules and regulations thereunder and interpretations thereof by any competent court or by any governmental or other regulatory body or official charged with the administration or the interpretation thereof and requests, directives, instructions and notices at any time or from time to time hereafter made upon or otherwise issued to any Lender or the Administrative Agent by any central bank or other fiscal, monetary or other authority (whether or not having the force of law)(including, without limitation, regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued: (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III) shall:

                                    (a)     subject any Lender or the Administrative Agent to any tax, levy, impost, duty, charge, fee, deduction or withholding of any nature with respect to this Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents, such Lender's Commitments or the Loans (other than taxes based upon or measured by the income or profits of such Lender or the Administrative Agent), or

                                    (b)     materially change the basis of taxation (except for changes in taxes on income or profits) of payments to any Lender of the principal of or the interest on any Loans or any other amounts payable to the Administrative Agent or any Lender under this Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or

                                    (c)     impose or increase or render applicable (other than to the extent specifically provided for elsewhere in this Credit Agreement) any special deposit, reserve, assessment, liquidity, capital adequacy or other similar requirements (whether or not having the force of law) against assets held by, or deposits in or for the account of, or loans by, or commitments of an office of any Lender, or

                                    (d)     impose on any Lender or the Administrative Agent any other conditions or requirements with respect to this Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents, any Letters of Credit, the Loans, such Lender's Commitments, or any class of loans, or commitments of which any of the Loans or such Lender's Commitments form a part;

 
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and the result of any of the foregoing is

 
       (i)     to increase the cost to any Lender of making, funding, issuing, renewing, extending or maintaining any of the Loans or such Lender's Commitments, or any Letter of Credit, or
 
 
       (ii)     to reduce the amount of principal, interest, Reimbursement Obligation or other amount payable to such Lender or the Administrative Agent hereunder on account of such Lender's Commitments or any of the Loans, or
 
 
       (iii)     to require such Lender or the Administrative Agent to make any payment or to forego any interest or Reimbursement Obligation or other sum payable hereunder, the amount of which payment or foregone interest or Reimbursement Obligation or other sum is calculated by reference to the gross amount of any sum receivable or deemed received by such Lender or the Administrative Agent from the Borrowers hereunder,

then, and in each such case, the Borrowers will, within thirty (30) days of demand made by such Lender or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent at any time and from time to time and as often as the occasion therefor may arise, pay to such Lender such additional amounts as such Lender shall determine in good faith to be sufficient to compensate such Lender for such additional cost, reduction, payment or foregone interest or Reimbursement Obligation or other sum, provided that such Lender is generally imposing similar charges on its other similarly situated borrowers.

                       §4.7.      Capital Adequacy .  If after the date hereof any Lender or the Administrative Agent determines that (i) the adoption of or change in any law, governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) regarding capital requirements for banks or bank holding companies or any change in the interpretation or application thereof by a court or governmental authority with appropriate jurisdiction, or (ii) compliance by such Lender or the Administrative Agent or any Person controlling such Lender or the Administrative Agent with any law, governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any such Person regarding capital adequacy (with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued including, without limitation: (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III), has the effect of reducing the return on such Lender's or the Administrative Agent's Commitments with respect to any Loans to a level below that which such Lender or the Administrative Agent could have achieved but for such adoption, change or compliance (taking into consideration such Lender's or the Administrative Agent's then existing policies with respect

 
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to capital adequacy and assuming full utilization of such entity's capital) by any amount deemed by such Lender or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent to be material, then such Lender or the Administrative Agent may notify the Borrower Representative of such fact.  To the extent that the amount of such reduction in the return on capital is not reflected in the Base Rate or the LIBOR Rate, the Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay such Lender or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent for the amount of such reduction in the return on capital as and when such reduction is determined within thirty (30) days of presentation by such Lender or (as the case may be) the Administrative Agent of a certificate in accordance with §4.8 hereof.  Each Lender shall allocate such cost increases among its customers in good faith and on an equitable basis.

                       §4.8.      Certificate .  A certificate setting forth any additional amounts payable pursuant to §§4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 and a brief explanation of such amounts (including the calculation thereof) which are due, submitted by any Lender or the Administrative Agent to the Borrower Representative, shall be prima facie evidence that such amounts are due and owing.

                       §4.9.      Indemnity .  In addition to the other provisions of this Credit Agreement regarding such matters, but without duplication to the extent a Lender has been compensated pursuant thereto, the Borrowers jointly and severally agree to indemnify the Administrative Agent and each Lender and to hold the Administrative Agent and each Lender harmless from and against any loss, cost or expense (including loss of anticipated profits) that the Administrative Agent or such Lender may sustain or incur as a consequence of (a) the failure by the Borrowers to pay any principal amount of or any interest on any LIBOR Rate Loans as and when due and payable, including any such loss or expense arising from interest or fees payable by the Administrative Agent or such Lender to lenders of funds obtained by it in order to maintain its LIBOR Rate Loans, (b) the failure by the Borrowers to make a borrowing or conversion after the Borrowers have given a Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request for a LIBOR Rate Loan or a Conversion Request for a LIBOR Rate Loan, and (c) the making of any payment of a LIBOR Rate Loan or the making of any conversion of any such Loan to a Base Rate Loan on a day that is not the last day of the applicable Interest Period with respect thereto, including interest or fees payable by the Administrative Agent or a Lender to lenders of funds obtained by it in order to maintain any such LIBOR Rate Loans.

                       §4.10.      Interest During Event of Default; Late Charges .  During the continuance of an Event of Default, outstanding principal and (to the extent permitted by applicable law) interest on the Loans and all other amounts payable hereunder, including, without limitation, any fees applicable to Letters of Credit, or under any of the other Loan Documents shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the interest rate that would otherwise be applicable until such amount shall be paid in full (after as well as before judgment).  In addition, the Borrowers shall pay on demand a late charge equal to five percent (5%) of any amount of principal and/or interest charges on the Loans which is not paid within ten (10) days of the date when due.

 
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                       §4.11.      Concerning Joint and Several Liability of the Borrowers .

                                      (a)     Each of the Borrowers is accepting joint and several liability hereunder and under the other Loan Documents in consideration of the financial accommodations to be provided by the Lenders under this Credit Agreement, for the mutual benefit, directly and indirectly, of each of the Borrowers and in consideration of the undertakings of each other Borrower to accept joint and several liability for the Obligations.

                                      (b)     Each of the Borrowers, jointly and severally, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally accepts, not merely as a surety but also as a co-debtor, joint and several liability with the other Borrowers, with respect to the payment and performance of all of the Obligations (including, without limitation, any Obligations arising under this §4.11), it being the intention of the parties hereto that all the Obligations shall be the joint and several Obligations of each of the Borrowers without preferences or distinction among them.

                                      (c)     If and to the extent that any of the Borrowers shall fail to make any payment with respect to any of the Obligations as and when due or to perform any of the Obligations in accordance with the terms thereof, then in each such event the other Borrowers will make such payment with respect to, or perform, such Obligation.

                                      (d)     The Obligations of each of the Borrowers under the provisions of this §4.11 constitute full recourse Obligations of each of the Borrowers enforceable against each such Person to the full extent of its properties and assets, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of this Credit Agreement or any other circumstance whatsoever.

                                      (e)     Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Credit Agreement, each of the Borrowers hereby waives notice of acceptance of its joint and several liability, notice of any Loans made under this Credit Agreement, notice of any action at any time taken or omitted by the Lenders under or in respect of any of the Obligations, and, generally, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all demands, notices and other formalities of every kind in connection with this Credit Agreement.  Each of the Borrowers hereby assents to, and waives notice of, any extension or postponement of the time for the payment of any of the Obligations, the acceptance of any payment of any of the Obligations, the acceptance of any partial payment thereon, any waiver, consent or other action or acquiescence by the Lenders at any time or times in respect of any default by any of the Borrowers in the performance or satisfaction of any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Credit Agreement, any and all other indulgences whatsoever by the Lenders in respect of any of the Obligations, and the taking, addition, substitution or release, in whole or in part, at any time or times, of any security for any of the Obligations or the addition, substitution or release, in whole or in part, of any of the Borrowers.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Borrowers assents to any other action or delay in acting or failure to act on the part of the Lenders with respect to the failure by any of the Borrowers to comply with any of its respective Obligations, including, without limitation, any failure strictly or diligently to assert any right or to pursue any remedy or to comply fully with applicable laws or regulations thereunder, which might, but for the provisions of this §4.11, afford grounds for terminating, discharging or relieving any of the Borrowers, in whole or in part, from any of its Obligations under this §4.11, it being the intention of each of the

 
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Borrowers that, so long as any of the Obligations hereunder remain unsatisfied, the Obligations of such Borrowers under this §4.11 shall not be discharged except by performance and then only to the extent of such performance.  The Obligations of each of the Borrowers under this §4.11 shall not be diminished or rendered unenforceable by any winding up, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation, re-construction or similar proceeding with respect to any of the Borrowers or the Lenders.  The joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any absorption, merger, amalgamation or any other change whatsoever in the name, membership, constitution or place of formation of any of the Borrowers or the Lenders.

                                      (f)     The provisions of this §4.11 are made for the benefit of the Lenders and their successors and assigns, and may be enforced against any or all of the Borrowers as often as occasion therefor may arise and without requirement on the part of the Lenders first to marshal any of their claims or to exercise any of their rights against any other Borrower or to exhaust any remedies available to them against any other Borrower or to resort to any other source or means of obtaining payment of any of the Obligations hereunder or to elect any other remedy.  The provisions of this §4.11 shall remain in effect until all of the Obligations shall have been paid in full or otherwise fully satisfied.  If at any time, any payment, or any part thereof, made in respect of any of the Obligations, is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by the Lenders upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any of the Borrowers, or otherwise, the provisions of this §4.11 will forthwith be reinstated in effect, as though such payment had not been made.

                       §4.12.      Interest Limitation .  All agreements between the Borrowers and the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, on the other hand, are hereby expressly limited so that in no contingency or event whatsoever, whether by reason of acceleration of maturity of the Loans or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Lenders for the use or the forbearance of the Loans exceed the maximum permissible under applicable law.  As used herein, the term "applicable law" shall mean the law in effect as of the date hereof; provided , however that in the event there is a change in the law which results in a higher permissible rate of interest, then this Credit Agreement and other Loan Document shall be governed by such new law as of its effective date.  In this regard, it is expressly agreed that it is the intent of the Borrowers and the Guarantors and the Lenders and the Administrative Agent in the execution, delivery and acceptance of this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to contract in strict compliance with the laws of the State of New York from time to time in effect.  If, under or from any circumstances whatsoever, fulfillment of any provision hereof or of any of the other Loan Documents at the time of performance of such provision shall involve transcending the limit of such validity prescribed by applicable law, then the obligation to be fulfilled shall automatically be reduced to the limits of such validity, and if under or from any circumstances whatsoever any Lender should ever receive as interest any amount which would exceed the highest lawful rate, such amount which would be excessive interest shall be applied to the reduction of the principal balance of the Loans and not to the payment of interest.  This provision shall control every other provision of all agreements between the Borrowers and the Guarantors and the Lenders and the Administrative Agent.

 
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                       §4.13.      Reasonable Efforts to Mitigate .  Each Lender agrees that as promptly as practicable after it becomes aware of the occurrence of an event or the existence of a condition that would cause it to be affected under §§4.5, 4.6 or 4.7, such Lender will give notice thereof to the Borrower Representative, with a copy to the Administrative Agent and, to the extent so requested by the Borrower Representative and not inconsistent with regulatory policies applicable to such Lender, such Lender shall use reasonable efforts and take such actions as are reasonably appropriate (including the changing of its lending office or branch) if as a result thereof the additional moneys which would otherwise be required to be paid to such Lender pursuant to such sections would be reduced other than for de minimus amounts, or the illegality or other adverse circumstances which would otherwise require a conversion of such Loans or result in the inability to make such Loans pursuant to such sections would cease to exist, and in each case if, as determined by such Lender in its sole discretion, the taking such actions would not adversely affect such Loans.

                       §4.14.      Replacement of Lenders .  If any Lender (an "Affected Lender") (i) makes demand upon the Borrowers for (or if the Borrowers are otherwise required to pay) amounts pursuant to §§4.5, 4.6 or 4.7, (ii) is unable to make or maintain LIBOR Rate Loans as a result of a condition described in §4.5, or (iii) does not vote in favor of any amendment, modification or waiver to this Credit Agreement which, pursuant to §26, requires the vote of all of the Lenders, and the Required Lenders shall have voted in favor of such amendment, modification or waiver, the Borrower Representative may, within 90 days of receipt of such demand, notice or vote (or the occurrence of such other event causing the Borrowers to be required to pay such compensation or causing §4.5 to be applicable or failure to obtain unanimous consent or approval required by §26) as the case may be, by notice (a "Replacement Notice") in writing to the Administrative Agent and such Affected Lender (A) request the Affected Lender to cooperate with the Borrowers in obtaining a replacement lender satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers (the "Replacement Lender"); (B) request the non-Affected Lenders to acquire and assume all of the Affected Lender's Loans and Revolving Credit Commitment as provided herein, but none of such Lenders shall be under an obligation to do so; or (C) designate a Replacement Lender which is an Eligible Assignee and is reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent other than when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and absolutely satisfactory to the Administrative Agent when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.  If any satisfactory Replacement Lender shall be obtained, and/or any of the non-Affected Lenders shall agree to acquire and assume all of the Affected Lender's Loans and Revolving Credit Commitment, then such Affected Lender shall assign, in accordance with §19, all of its Revolving Credit Commitment, Loans, Letter of Credit Participations, Notes and other rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement and all other Loan Documents to such Replacement Lender or non-Affected Lenders, as the case may be, in exchange for payment of the principal amount so assigned and all interest and fees accrued on the amount so assigned, plus all other Obligations then due and payable to the Affected Lender; provided , however , that (x) such assignment shall be in accordance with the provisions of §19, shall be without recourse, representation or warranty and shall be on terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to such Affected Lender and such Replacement Lender and/or non-Affected Lenders, as the case may be, and (y) prior to any such assignment, the Borrowers shall have paid to such Affected Lender all amounts properly demanded and unreimbursed under §§4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.9.

 
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                       §4.15      Defaulting Lender .

                                    (a)      Defaulting Lender Adjustments .  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Credit Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as such Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law:

 
                               (i)     Waivers and Amendments.  Such Defaulting Lender's right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Credit Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in the definition of Required Lenders.
 
 
                               (ii)     Defaulting Lender Waterfall. Any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to §13 or otherwise) or received by the Administrative Agent from a Defaulting Lender pursuant to §14 shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrative Agent as follows: first , to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent hereunder; second , to Cash Collateralize the Administrative Agent's  Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with §5.11; third , as the Borrower Representative may request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Credit Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; fourth , if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers, to be held in a deposit account and released pro rata in order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting Lender's potential future funding obligations with respect to Loans under this Credit Agreement and (y) Cash Collateralize the Administrative Agent's future Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of Credit issued under this Credit Agreement, in accordance with §5.11; fifth , to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders or the Administrative Agent as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender or the Administrative Agent against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Credit Agreement; sixth , so long as no Default or Event of Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrowers as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by a Borrower against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Credit Agreement; and seventh , to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or L/C Obligations in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share, and (y) such Loans were made or the related Letters of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in §12 were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and L/C Obligations owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or L/C Obligations owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such time as all Loans and funded and unfunded participations in L/C Obligations without giving effect to §4.15(a)(iv). Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this §4.15(a)(ii) shall be deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.
 
 
                               (iii)      Certain Fees .
 
 
                                         (A)     Each Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive a Facility Fee for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender only to extent allocable to the sum of (1) the outstanding principal amount of the Revolving Loans funded by it, and (2) its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for which it has provided Cash Collateral pursuant to §5.11.
 
 
                                         (B)     No Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive any Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Fee for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender.
 
 
                                        (C)     Each Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive Letter of Credit Fees for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender only to the extent allocable to its Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for which it has provided Cash Collateral.
 
 
                                         (D)     With respect to any Facility Fee, Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Fee or Letter of Credit Fee not required to be paid to any Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (A), (B) or (C) above, the Borrowers shall (x) pay to each Non-Defaulting Lender that portion of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender with respect to such Defaulting Lender's participation in L/C Obligations that has been reallocated to such Non-Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (iv) below, (y) pay to the Administrative Agent, as applicable, the amount of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender to the extent allocable to the Administrative Agent's Fronting Exposure to such Defaulting Lender, and (z) not be required to pay the remaining amount of any such fee.

                (iv)      Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure .  All or any part of such Defaulting Lender's participation in L/C Obligations shall be reallocated among the Non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitment Percentages (in each case, calculated without regard to such Defaulting Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment) but only to the extent that (x) the conditions set forth in §12 are satisfied at the time of such reallocation (and, unless the Borrower Representative shall have otherwise notified the Administrative Agent at such time, the Borrowers shall be deemed to have represented and warranted that such conditions are satisfied at such time), and (y) such reallocation does not cause the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposure of any Non-Defaulting Lender to exceed such Non-Defaulting Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment.  No reallocation hereunder shall constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder against a Defaulting Lender arising from that Lender having become a Defaulting Lender, including any claim of a Non-Defaulting Lender as a result of such Non-Defaulting Lender's increased exposure following such reallocation.

 
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                (v)      Cash Collateral .  If the reallocation described in clause (iv) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrowers shall, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it hereunder or under law, Cash Collateralize the Administrative Agent's Fronting Exposure in accordance with the procedures set forth in §5.11.

                (b)      Defaulting Lender Cure .  If the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent agree in writing that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein (which may include arrangements with respect to any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par that portion of outstanding Loans of the other Lenders or take such other actions as the Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit to be held pro rata by the Lenders in accordance with the applicable Commitments (without giving effect to §4.15(a)(iv)), whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender; provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrowers while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided, further, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender's having been a Defaulting Lender.

                (c)      New Letters of Credit .  So long as any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to issue, extend, renew or increase any Letter of Credit unless it is satisfied that it will have no Fronting Exposure after giving effect thereto.

            §5.      LETTERS OF CREDIT .

                      §5.1.      Commitment to Issue Letters of Credit .  Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and the execution and delivery by the Borrowers of a letter of credit application on the Administrative Agent's customary form (a "Letter of Credit Application"), the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders and in reliance upon the agreement of the Lenders set forth in §5.1(d) and upon the representations and warranties of the Borrowers contained herein, agrees, in its individual capacity, to issue, extend and renew for the account of the Borrowers one or more standby letters of credit (individually, a "Letter of Credit"), in such form as may be requested from time to time by the Borrowers and agreed to by the Administrative Agent; provided , however , that, at all times, after giving effect to such request, (a) the sum of the aggregate Maximum Drawing Amount and all Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations shall not exceed $15,000,000 at any one time, and (b) the sum of (i) all L/C Obligations, and (ii) the amount of all Revolving Credit Loans outstanding shall not exceed the Total Revolving Credit Commitment at any time.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrative Agent shall have no obligation to issue any Letter of Credit to support or secure any Indebtedness of the Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries to the extent that such Indebtedness was incurred prior to the proposed issuance date of such Letter of Credit, unless in any such case the Borrowers demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Administrative Agent that (x) such prior incurred Indebtedness was then fully secured by a prior perfected and unavoidable

 
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security interest in collateral provided by the Borrowers or such Subsidiary to the proposed beneficiary of such Letter of Credit or (y) such prior incurred Indebtedness was then secured or supported by a letter of credit issued for the account of the Borrowers or such Subsidiary and the reimbursement obligation with respect to such letter of credit was fully secured by a prior perfected and unavoidable security interest in collateral provided to the issuer of such letter of credit by the Borrowers or such Subsidiary.

                      §5.2.      Letter of Credit Applications .  Each Letter of Credit Application shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Administrative Agent.  In the event that any provision of any Letter of Credit Application shall be inconsistent with any provision of this Credit Agreement, then the provisions of this Credit Agreement shall, to the extent of any such inconsistency, govern.

                      §5.3.      Terms of Letters of Credit .  Each Letter of Credit issued, extended or renewed hereunder shall, among other things, (a) provide for the payment of sight drafts for honor thereunder when presented in accordance with the terms thereof and when accompanied by the documents described therein, and (b) have an expiry date of the earlier of (i) the date one (1) year from its date of issuance and (ii) the date which is thirty (30) days prior to the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date.  Each Letter of Credit so issued, extended or renewed shall be subject to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (2007 Revision), International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 600 or any successor version thereto adopted by the Administrative Agent in the ordinary course of its business as a letter of credit issuer and in effect at the time of issuance of such Letter of Credit (the "Uniform Customs") or, in the case of a standby Letter of Credit, either the Uniform Customs or the International Standby Practices (ISP98), International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 590, or any successor code of standby letter of credit practices among banks adopted by the Administrative Agent in the ordinary course of its business as a standby letter of credit issuer and in effect at the time of issuance of such Letter of Credit.

                      §5.4.      Reimbursement Obligations of Lenders .  Each Lender severally agrees that it shall be absolutely liable, without regard to the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default or any other condition precedent whatsoever, to the extent of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage, to reimburse the Administrative Agent on demand for the amount of each draft paid by the Administrative Agent under each Letter of Credit to the extent that such amount is not reimbursed by the Borrowers pursuant to §5.6 (such agreement for a Lender being called herein the "Letter of Credit Participation" of such Lender).

                      §5.5.      Participations of Lenders .  Each payment made by a Lender pursuant to §5.4 above shall be treated as the purchase by such Lender of a participating interest in the Borrowers' Reimbursement Obligation under §5.6 in an amount equal to such payment.  Each Lender shall share in accordance with its participating interest in any interest which accrues pursuant to §5.6.

                      §5.6.      Reimbursement Obligation of the Borrowers .  In order to induce the Administrative Agent to issue, extend and renew each Letter of Credit and the Lenders to participate therein, the Borrowers hereby agree to reimburse or pay to the Administrative Agent,

 
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for the account of the Administrative Agent or (as the case may be) the Lenders, with respect to each Letter of Credit issued, extended or renewed by the Administrative Agent hereunder,

                                   (a)     except as otherwise expressly provided in §5.6(b), on each date that any draft presented under such Letter of Credit is honored by the Administrative Agent, or the Administrative Agent otherwise makes a payment with respect thereto, (i) the amount paid by the Administrative Agent under or with respect to such Letter of Credit, and (ii) the amount of any taxes, fees, charges or other costs and expenses whatsoever incurred by the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with any payment made by the Administrative Agent or any Lender under, or with respect to, such Letter of Credit (it being understood that such payment to the Administrative Agent shall, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth herein, be made from the proceeds of a Revolving Credit Loan made to the Borrowers pursuant to §2.4);

                                   (b)     upon the reduction (but not termination) of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment to an amount less than the Maximum Drawing Amount on all Letters of Credit, an amount equal to such difference, which amount shall be held by the Administrative Agent for the ratable benefit of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent as cash collateral for all L/C Obligations; and

                                   (c)     upon the termination of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment, or the acceleration of the Reimbursement Obligations with respect to all Letters of Credit in accordance with §13, an amount equal to the then Maximum Drawing Amount on all Letters of Credit, which amount shall be held by the Administrative Agent for the ratable benefit of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent as cash collateral for all Reimbursement Obligations.

Each such payment shall be made to the Administrative Agent at the Administrative Agent's Head Office in immediately available funds or (in the case of clause (a) of this §5.6) from the direct application of the proceeds of a Revolving Credit Loan made pursuant to §2.4 hereof.  In the event that the obligations of the Borrowers under §5.6(a) can not, in compliance with the provisions of this Credit Agreement, be satisfied in full by the making of a Revolving Credit Loan pursuant to §2.4, the Administrative Agent shall so notify the Borrowers, in which case the obligations of the Borrowers under §5.6(a) shall be immediately due and payable to the Administrative Agent.  Interest on any and all amounts remaining unpaid by the Borrowers under this §5.6 at any time from the date such amounts become due and payable (whether as stated in this §5.6, by acceleration or otherwise) until payment in full (whether before or after judgment) shall be payable to the Administrative Agent on demand at the rate then in effect for overdue principal on the Revolving Credit Loans.  Notwithstanding anything contained in this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document to the contrary, all amounts payable by the Borrowers under this §5.6 as a result of the occurrence of an Event of Default under §13.1(g) or (h) shall automatically become due and payable by the Borrowers without any notice or demand by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any other Person.

                      §5.7.      Letter of Credit Payments .  If any draft shall be presented or other demand for payment shall be made under any Letter of Credit, the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrowers of the date and amount of the draft presented or demand for payment and of the date and time when it expects to pay such draft or honor such demand for payment.  If the Borrowers

 
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fail to reimburse the Administrative Agent as provided in §5.6 on or before the date that such draft is paid or other payment is made by the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent may at any time thereafter notify the Lenders of the amount of any such Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation.  No later than 3:00 p.m. (New York time) on the Business Day next following the receipt of such notice, each Lender shall make available to the Administrative Agent, at the Administrative Agent's Head Office, in immediately available funds, such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation, together with an amount equal to the product of (a) the average, computed for the period referred to in clause (c) below, of the weighted average interest rate paid by the Administrative Agent for federal funds acquired by the Administrative Agent during each day included in such period, times (b) the amount equal to such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation, times (c) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days that elapse from and including the date the Administrative Agent paid the draft presented for honor or otherwise made payment to the date on which such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment Percentage of such Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation shall become immediately available to the Administrative Agent, and the denominator of which is 360.  The responsibility of the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers and the Lenders shall be only to determine that the documents (including each draft) delivered under each Letter of Credit in connection with such presentment shall be in conformity in all material respects with such Letter of Credit.

                      §5.8.      Obligations Absolute . The Borrowers' obligations under this §5 shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances and irrespective of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default or any condition precedent whatsoever or any setoff, counterclaim or defense to payment which the Borrowers may have or have had against the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any beneficiary of a Letter of Credit.  The Borrowers further agree with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall not be responsible for, and the Borrowers' Reimbursement Obligations under §5.6 shall not be affected by, among other things, the validity or genuineness of documents or of any endorsements thereon, even if such documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid, fraudulent or forged, or any dispute between or among the Borrowers, the beneficiary of any Letter of Credit or any financing institution or other party to which any Letter of Credit may be transferred or any claims or defenses whatsoever of the Borrowers against the beneficiary of any Letter of Credit or any such transferee.  The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall not be liable for any error, omission, interruption or delay in transmission, dispatch or delivery of any message or advice, however transmitted, in connection with any Letter of Credit.  The Borrowers agree that any action taken or omitted by the Administrative Agent or any Lender under or in connection with each Letter of Credit and the related drafts and documents, if done in good faith, shall be binding upon the Borrowers and shall not result in any liability on the part of the Administrative Agent or any Lender to the Borrowers.

                      §5.9.      Reliance by Issuer . To the extent not inconsistent with §5.8, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, any Letter of Credit, draft, writing, resolution, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, cablegram, telegram, telecopy, telex or teletype message, statement, order or other document believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person or Persons and upon advice and statements of legal counsel, independent accountants and other experts

 
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selected by the Administrative Agent.  The Administrative Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Credit Agreement unless it shall first have received such advice or concurrence of the Required Lenders as it reasonably deems appropriate or it shall first be indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expense which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action.  The Administrative Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Credit Agreement in accordance with a request of the Required Lenders, and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon the Lenders and all future holders of the Revolving Credit Notes or of a Letter of Credit Participation.

                      §5.10.      Letter of Credit Fees . The Borrowers shall pay a fee, quarterly in arrears on the first Business Day of the following quarter (a "Letter of Credit Fee"), to the Administrative Agent in respect of each Letter of Credit an amount equal to the product of (i) the Applicable Margin for Revolving Credit Loans which are LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) the face amount of such Letter of Credit.  The Letter of Credit Fee shall be for the accounts of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitment Percentages.  The Borrowers shall pay a fee, quarterly in arrears on the first Business Day of the following quarter following the date of issuance or any extension or renewal of any Letter of Credit, equal to one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) per annum of the face amount of each Letter of Credit solely for the account of the Administrative Agent, as a fronting fee.  In respect of each Letter of Credit, the Borrowers shall also pay to the Administrative Agent for the Administrative Agent's own account, at such other time or times as such charges are customarily made by the Administrative Agent, including the Administrative Agent's customary issuance, amendment, negotiation or document examination and other administrative fees as in effect from time to time.

                      §5.11.      Cash Collateral .  At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting Lender, within one Business Day following the written request of the Administrative Agent the Borrowers shall Cash Collateralize the Administrative Agent's Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender (determined after giving effect to §4.15(a)(iv) and any Cash Collateral provided by such Defaulting Lender) in an amount not less than 105% of the Fronting Exposure of the Administrative Agent with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at such time (the "Minimum Collateral Amount").

                      (a)     Grant of Security Interest.  The Borrowers, and to the extent provided by any Defaulting Lender, such Defaulting Lender, hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of itself, and agrees to maintain, a first priority security interest in all such Cash Collateral as security for the Defaulting Lenders' obligation to fund participations in respect of L/C Obligations, to be applied pursuant to clause (b) below.  If at any time the Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject to any right or claim of any Person other than the Administrative Agent as herein provided, or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the Minimum Collateral Amount, the Borrowers will, promptly upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay or provide to the Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such deficiency (after giving effect to any Cash Collateral provided by the Defaulting Lender).

 
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                      (b)     Application.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Credit Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under this §5.11 or §4.15 in respect of Letters of Credit shall be applied to the satisfaction of the Defaulting Lender's obligation to fund participations in respect of L/C Obligations (including, as to Cash Collateral provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation) for which the Cash Collateral was so provided, prior to any other application of such property as may otherwise be provided for herein.

                      (c)     Termination of Requirement.  Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce the Administrative Agent's Fronting Exposure shall no longer be required to be held as Cash Collateral pursuant to this §5.11 following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the applicable Lender), or (ii) the determination by the Administrative Agent that there exists excess Cash Collateral; provided that, subject to §4.15 the Person providing Cash Collateral and the Administrative Agent may agree that Cash Collateral shall be held to support future anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations.

            §6.      GUARANTIES . Each of the Guarantors will jointly and severally guaranty all of the Obligations pursuant to its Guaranty.  The Obligations are full recourse obligations of each Borrower and each Guarantor, and all of the respective assets and properties of each Borrower and each Guarantor shall be available for the payment in full in cash and performance of the Obligations.

            §7.      REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES . Each of the Borrowers, for itself and for each of the other Borrowers and for each Guarantor insofar as any such statements relate to such Guarantor represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders as follows:

                      §7.1.      Authority; Etc.

                       (a)        Organization; Good Standing .

 
          (i)     SALP is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; Holdings is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; each of SALP and Holdings has all requisite partnership or corporate, as the case may be, power to own its respective properties and conduct its respective business as now conducted and as presently contemplated; and each of SALP and Holdings is in good standing as a foreign entity and is duly authorized to do business in the jurisdictions where the Real Estate owned by it is located and in each other jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary except where a failure to be so qualified in such other jurisdiction would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
 
          (ii)     Sovran is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland; each Subsidiary of Sovran is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing as a corporation or partnership or other entity, as the case may be, under the laws of the state of its organization; Sovran and each of its Subsidiaries has all requisite corporate or partnership or other entity, as the case may be, power to own its respective properties and conduct its respective business as now conducted and as presently contemplated; and Sovran and each of its Subsidiaries is in good standing as a foreign entity and is duly authorized to do business in the jurisdictions where such qualification is necessary (including, as to Sovran, in the State of New York) except where a failure to be so qualified in such other jurisdiction would not have a materially adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of Sovran or such Subsidiary.
 
          (iii)     As to each subsequent Guarantor, a provision similar, as applicable, to (a)(i) or (ii) above shall be included in each such subsequent Guarantor's Subsidiary Guaranty, and the Borrowers shall be deemed to make for itself and on behalf of each such subsequent Guarantor a representation and warranty as to such provision regarding such subsequent Guarantor.

                       (b)      Capitalization .

 
          (i)     The outstanding equity of SALP is comprised of a general partner interest and limited partner interests, all of which have been duly issued and are outstanding and fully paid and non-assessable as set forth in Schedule 7.1(b) hereto.  All of the issued and outstanding general partner interests of SALP are owned and held of record by Holdings; all of the limited partner interests of SALP are owned and held of record as set forth in Schedule 7.1(b) hereto.  Except as set forth in the Agreement of Limited Partnership of SALP or as disclosed in Schedule 7.1(b) hereto, as of the Restatement Date there are no outstanding securities or agreements exchangeable for or convertible into or carrying any rights to acquire any equity interests in SALP.  Except as disclosed in Schedule 7.1(b) , as of the Restatement Date there are no outstanding commitments, options, warrants, calls or other agreements (whether written or oral) binding on SALP or Sovran which require or could require SALP or Sovran to sell, grant, transfer, assign, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of any equity interests of SALP.  No general partnership interests of SALP are subject to any restrictions on transfer or any partner agreements, voting agreements, trust deeds, irrevocable proxies, or any other similar agreements or interests (whether written or oral).
 
 
          (ii)     As of the Restatement Date, the authorized capital stock of, or any other equity interests in Holdings are as set forth in Schedule 7.1(b) , and the issued and outstanding voting and nonvoting shares of the common stock of Holdings, and all of the other equity interests in Holdings, all of which have been duly issued and are outstanding and fully paid and non-assessable, are owned and held of record by Sovran.  Except as disclosed in Schedule 7.1(b) , as of the Restatement Date there are no outstanding securities or agreements exchangeable for or convertible into or carrying any rights to acquire any equity interests in Holdings, and there are no outstanding options, warrants, or other similar rights to acquire any shares of any class in the capital of or any other equity interests in Holdings.  As of the Restatement Date there are no outstanding commitments, options, warrants, calls or other agreements or obligations (whether written or oral) binding on Holdings to issue, sell, grant, transfer, assign, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of any shares of any class in the capital of or other equity interests in Holdings.  No shares of, or equity interests in Holdings held by Sovran are subject to any restrictions on transfer pursuant to any of Holding's applicable charter, by­laws or any shareholder agreements, voting agreements, voting trusts, trust agreements, trust deeds, irrevocable proxies or any other similar agreements or instruments (whether written or oral).

                       (c)      Due Authorization .  The execution, delivery and performance of this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which any of the Borrowers or any of the Guarantors is or is to become a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (i) are within the authority of such Borrower and such Guarantor, (ii) have been duly authorized by all necessary proceedings on the part of such Borrower or such Guarantor and any general partner or other controlling Person thereof, (iii) do not conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of any provision of law, statute, rule or regulation to which such Borrower or such Guarantor is subject or any judgment, order, writ, injunction, license or permit applicable to such Borrower or such Guarantor, (iv) do not conflict with any provision of the agreement of limited partnership, any certificate of limited partnership, the charter documents or by-laws of such Borrower or such Guarantor or any general partner or other controlling Person thereof, and (v) do not contravene any provisions of, or constitute a default, Default or Event of Default hereunder or a failure to comply with any term, condition or provision of, any other agreement, instrument, judgment, order, decree, permit, license or undertaking binding upon or applicable to such Borrower or such Guarantor or any of such Borrower's or such Guarantor's properties (except for any such failure to comply under any such other agreement, instrument, judgment, order, decree, permit, license, or undertaking as would not have a Material Adverse Effect) or result in the creation of any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien, encumbrance or charge upon any of the properties or assets of any Borrower, the Operating Subsidiaries or any Guarantor.

 
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                       (d)      Enforceability .  Each of the Loan Documents to which any of the Borrowers or any of the Guarantors is a party has been duly executed and delivered and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of each such Borrower and each such Guarantor, as the case may be, subject only to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and to the fact that the availability of the remedy of specific performance or injunctive relief is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

                      §7.2.      Governmental Approvals . The execution, delivery and performance by each Borrower of this Credit Agreement and by each Borrower and each Guarantor of the other Loan Documents to which such Borrower or such Guarantor is or is to become a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not require (i) the approval or consent of any governmental agency or authority other than those already obtained, or (ii) filing with any governmental agency or authority, other than filings which will be made with the SEC when and as required by law.

                      §7.3.      Title to Properties; Leases .

                      The Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries each has good title to all of its respective properties, assets and rights of every name and nature purported to be owned by it, including, without limitation, that:

                      (a)     As of the Restatement Date (with respect to Unencumbered Properties designated as such on the Restatement Date) or the date of designation as an Unencumbered Property (with respect to Unencumbered Properties acquired and/or designated as such after the Restatement Date), and in each case to the best of its knowledge thereafter, (i) a Borrower or (if after the Restatement Date) a Guarantor holds good and clear record and marketable title to the Unencumbered Properties, subject to no rights of others (except, with respect to a Ground Lease, the rights of the lessor), including any mortgages, conditional sales agreements, title retention agreements, liens or encumbrances, except for Permitted Liens, and (ii) the Unencumbered Properties satisfy the requirements for an Unencumbered Property set forth in the definition thereof.   Schedule 7.3(a) sets forth a list of all Unencumbered Properties as of the Restatement Date.

                      (b)     Each of the Borrowers and each of the then Guarantors will, as of the Restatement Date, own all of the assets as reflected in the financial statements of the Borrowers described in §7.4 or acquired since the date of such financial statements (except property and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business since that date).

                      (c)     Each of the direct or indirect interests of the Borrowers or Holdings in any Partially-Owned Entity is set forth on Schedule 7.3(c) hereto, including the type of entity in which the interest is held, the percentage interest owned by such Borrower or Holdings in such entity, the capacity in which such Borrower or Holdings holds the interest, and such Borrower's or Holdings' ownership interest therein.

 
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                      §7.4.      Financial Statements .  The following financial statements have been furnished to each of the Lenders:

                      (a)     The audited consolidated balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, SALP) as of December 31, 2010 and the related consolidated statement of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and the audited consolidated statement of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the fiscal year then ended, certified by the chief financial officer of Sovran.  Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly present the financial condition of Sovran and its Subsidiaries as of the close of business on the dates thereof and the results of operations for the fiscal periods then ended.  There are no contingent liabilities of Sovran or any of its Subsidiaries as of such dates involving material amounts, known to the officers of the Borrowers, not disclosed in said financial statements and the related notes thereto.

                      (b)     The unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, SALP) as of June 30, 2011 and the related consolidated statement of operations and cash flows for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 and the unaudited consolidated statement of operations and cash flows for the fiscal quarter then ended, certified by the chief financial officer of Sovran.  Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly present the financial condition of Sovran and its Subsidiaries as of the close of business on the dates thereof and the results of operations for the fiscal periods then ended (subject to changes resulting from normal year-end audit adjustments).  There are no contingent or other liabilities of Sovran or any of its Subsidiaries as of such dates involving material amounts, known to the officers of the Borrowers, not disclosed in said financial statements and the related notes thereto.

                      (c)     The SEC Filings.

                      §7.5.      Fiscal Year .  The Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries each has a fiscal year which is the twelve months ending on December 31 of each calendar year.

                      §7.6.      Licenses, Permits, Franchises, Patents, Copyrights, Etc .

                      (a)     Each Borrower, each Guarantor and each of their respective Subsidiaries own and possesses all franchises, patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service marks, licenses, authorizations and permits, and rights in respect of the foregoing, adequate for the conduct of their respective businesses substantially as now conducted without known conflict with any rights of others, including all Permits.

                      (b)     To the best knowledge of each Borrower, no product or service of either Borrower or any Guarantor or Subsidiary infringes in any material respect any license, permit, franchise, authorization, patent, copyright, service mark, trademark, trade name or other right owned by any other Person.

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patent, copyright, service mark, trademark, trade name or other right owned or used by either Borrower or any Guarantor or Subsidiary.

                      §7.7.      Litigation .  Except as stated on Schedule 7.7 there are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations of any kind pending or threatened against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries before any court, tribunal or administrative agency or board that, could reasonably be expected, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect or materially impair the right of such Borrower, such Guarantor or their respective Subsidiaries to carry on their respective businesses substantially as now conducted by them, or result in any substantial liability not adequately covered by insurance, or for which adequate reserves are not maintained, as reflected in the applicable financial statements of the Borrowers, or which question the validity of this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto.

                      §7.8.       No Materially Adverse Contracts, Etc.   None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is subject to any charter, corporate, partnership or other legal restriction, or any judgment, decree, order, rule or regulation that has or is expected in the future to have a Material Adverse Effect.  None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is a party to any contract or agreement that has or is expected, in the judgment of their respective officers, to have a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §7.9.       Compliance With Other Instruments, Laws, Etc.   None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is in violation of any provision of its partnership agreement, charter documents, bylaws or other organizational documents, as the case may be, or any respective agreement or instrument to which it may be subject or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or any decree, order, judgment, statute, license, rule or regulation, in any of the foregoing cases in a manner that could result, individually or in the aggregate, in the imposition of substantial penalties or have a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §7.10.       Tax Status .

                      (a)     (i) Each of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries (A) has timely made or filed all federal, state and local income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (B) has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, and (C) has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply, and (ii) there are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the respective officers of the Borrowers and the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries know of no basis for any such claim.  The federal income tax liabilities of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries have been determined by the Internal Revenue Service and paid for all fiscal years up to and including the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

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declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, and (iii) has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply.  To the best of the Borrowers' knowledge, except as otherwise disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent, there are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction from any Partially-Owned Entity, and the officers of the Borrowers know of no basis for any such claim.

                      §7.11.      No Event of Default; No Materially Adverse Changes .  No default, Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.  Since December 31, 2010, there has occurred no materially adverse change in the businesses, assets, operations, conditions (financial or otherwise) or prospects of Sovran and its Subsidiaries or SALP and its Subsidiaries from that shown on or reflected in the audited consolidated balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010, or the consolidated statement of income for the fiscal year then ended, other than changes in the ordinary course of business that have not had, and could not reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §7.12.      Investment Company Act .  None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is an "investment company", or an "affiliated company" or a "principal underwriter" of an "investment company", as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

                      §7.13.      Absence of UCC Financing Statements, Etc .  Except for Permitted Liens, there will be no financing statement, security agreement, chattel mortgage, real estate mortgage, equipment lease, financing lease, option, encumbrance or other document filed or recorded with any filing records, registry, or other public office, that purports to cover, affect or give notice of any present or possible future lien or encumbrance on, or security interest in, any Unencumbered Property.  Neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor has pledged or granted any lien on or security interest in or otherwise encumbered or transferred any of their respective interests in any Subsidiary (including in the case of Sovran, its interests in SALP, and in the case of any Borrower, its interests in the Operating Subsidiaries) or in any Partially-Owned Entity.

                      §7.14.      Absence of Liens . A Borrower or a Guarantor is the owner of the Unencumbered Properties free from any lien, security interest, encumbrance and any other claim or demand, except for Permitted Liens.

                      §7.15.      Certain Transactions . Except as set forth on Schedule 7.15 , none of the officers, partners, directors, or employees of any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is presently a party to any transaction with any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, partner, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Borrowers, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any

 
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officer, partner, director, or any such employee or natural Person related to such officer, partner, director or employee or other Person in which such officer, partner, director or employee has a direct or indirect beneficial interest has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner.

                      §7.16.      Employee Benefit Plans .

 
           §7.16.1.      In General .  Each Employee Benefit Plan and each Guaranteed Pension Plan has been maintained and operated in compliance in all material respects with the provisions of ERISA and, to the extent applicable, the Code, including but not limited to the provisions thereunder respecting prohibited transactions and the bonding of fiduciaries and other persons handling plan funds as required by Section 412 of ERISA.  The Borrowers have heretofore delivered to the Administrative Agent the most recently completed annual report, Form 5500, with all required attachments, and actuarial statement required to be submitted under  Section 103(d) of ERISA, with respect to each Guaranteed Pension Plan.  The expected post-retirement benefit obligation (determined as of the last day of each Borrower's most recently ended fiscal year in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 106, without regard to liabilities attributable to continuation coverage mandated by Section 4980B of the Code) of each Borrower and its Subsidiaries is not material.
 
 
           §7.16.2.      Terminability of Welfare Plans .  No Employee Benefit Plan, which is an employee welfare benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(1) or Section 3(2)(B) of ERISA, provides benefit coverage subsequent to termination of employment, except as required by Title I, Part 6 of ERISA or the applicable state insurance laws.  The Borrowers may terminate each such employee welfare benefit plan at any time (or at any time subsequent to the expiration of any applicable bargaining agreement) in the discretion of the Borrowers without liability to any Person other than for claims arising prior to termination.
 
 
           §7.16.3.      Guaranteed Pension Plans .  Each contribution required to be made to a Guaranteed Pension Plan, whether required to be made to avoid the incurrence of an accumulated funding deficiency, the notice or lien provisions of Section 302(f) of ERISA, or otherwise, has been timely made.  No waiver of an accumulated funding deficiency or extension of amortization periods has been received with respect to any Guaranteed Pension Plan, and neither any Borrower or any Guarantor nor any ERISA Affiliate is obligated to or has posted security in connection with an amendment to a Guaranteed Pension Plan pursuant to Section 307 of ERISA or Section 401(a)(29) of the Code.  No liability to the PBGC (other than required insurance premiums, all of which have been paid) has been incurred by any Borrower or any Guarantor or any ERISA Affiliate with respect to any Guaranteed Pension Plan and there has not been any ERISA Reportable Event (other than an ERISA Reportable Event as to which the requirement of thirty (30) days notice has been waived), or any other event or condition which presents a material risk of termination of any Guaranteed Pension Plan by the PBGC.  Based on the latest valuation of each Guaranteed Pension Plan (which in each case occurred within twelve months of the date of this representation), and on the actuarial methods and assumptions employed for that valuation, the aggregate benefit liabilities of all such Guaranteed Pension Plans within the meaning of Section 4001 of ERISA did not exceed the aggregate value of the assets of all such Guaranteed Pension Plans, disregarding for this purpose the benefit liabilities and assets of any Guaranteed Pension Plan with assets in excess of benefit liabilities, by more than $500,000.
 
 
           §7.16.4.      Multiemployer Plans . Neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any material liability (including secondary liability) to any Multiemployer Plan as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal from such Multiemployer Plan under Section 4201 of ERISA or as a result of a sale of assets described in Section 4204 of ERISA.  Neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor nor any ERISA Affiliate has been notified that any Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization or insolvent under and within the meaning of Section 4241 or Section 4245 of ERISA or is at risk of entering reorganization or becoming insolvent, or that any Multiemployer Plan intends to terminate or has been terminated under Section 4041A of ERISA.
 

                      §7.17.      Regulations U and X .  The proceeds of the Loans and the Letters of Credit shall be used for the purposes described in §8.12.  No portion of any Loan is to be used, and no portion of any Letter of Credit is to be obtained, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any "margin security" or "margin stock" in violation of (and, as such terms are used in) Regulations U and X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 C.F.R. Parts 221 and 224.

                      §7.18.      Environmental Compliance .  The Borrowers have caused environmental assessments to be conducted and/or taken other steps to investigate the past and present environmental condition and usage of the Real Estate, the Locke Properties and the operations conducted thereon.  Based upon such assessments and/or investigation, except as set forth on Schedule 7.18 , the Borrowers represent and warrant that:

                     (a)     None of any Borrower, any Guarantor, any of their respective Subsidiaries or any operator of the Real Estate, any Locke Property or any portion of such Real Estate or Locke Property, or any operations thereon is in violation, or alleged violation, of any judgment, decree, order, law, license, rule or regulation pertaining to environmental matters, including without limitation, those arising under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 as amended ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ("SARA"), the Federal Clean Water Act, the Federal Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, or any state or local statute, regulation, ordinance, order or decree relating to health, safety or the environment (hereinafter "Environmental Laws"), which violation or alleged violation has, or its remediation would have, by itself or when aggregated with all such other violations or alleged violations, a Material Adverse Effect, or constitutes a Disqualifying Environmental Event with

 
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respect to any Unencumbered Property.

                     (b)     None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries has received notice from any third party, including, without limitation, any federal, state or local governmental authority, (i) that it has been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a potentially responsible party under CERCLA with respect to a site listed on the National Priorities List, 40 C.F.R. Part 300 Appendix B (1986), (ii) that any hazardous waste, as defined by 42 U.S.C. §6903(5), any hazardous substances as defined by 42 U.S.C. §9601(14), any pollutant or contaminant as defined by 42 U.S.C. §9601(33) or any toxic substances, oil or hazardous materials or other chemicals or substances regulated by any Environmental Laws ("Hazardous Substances") which it has generated, transported or disposed of has been found at any site at which a federal, state or local agency or other third party has conducted or has ordered that any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries conduct a remedial investigation, removal or other response action pursuant to any Environmental Law, or (iii) that it is or shall be a named party to any claim, action, cause of action, complaint, or legal or administrative proceeding (in each case, contingent or otherwise) arising out of any third party's incurrence of costs, expenses, losses or damages of any kind whatsoever in connection with the release of Hazardous Substances; which event described in any such notice would have a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries, or constitutes a Disqualifying Environmental Event with respect to any Unencumbered Property.

                     (c)     Except as set forth on Schedule 7.18 , (i) no portion of the Real Estate or any Locke Property has been used for the handling, processing, storage or disposal of Hazardous Substances except in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws; and no underground tank or other underground storage receptacle for Hazardous Substances is located on any portion of any Real Estate or any Locke Property except in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, (ii) in the course of any activities conducted by the Borrowers, the Guarantors, their respective Subsidiaries or the operators of their respective properties, or any ground or space tenants on any Real Estate or any Locke Property, no Hazardous Substances have been generated or are being used on such Real Estate or any such Locke Property except in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, (iii) there has been no present or past releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, disposing or dumping (a "Release") or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances on, upon, into or from the Real Estate or any Locke Property, (iv) there have been no Releases on, upon, from or into any real property in the vicinity of any of the Real Estate or any Locke Property which, through soil or groundwater contamination, may have come to be located on such Real Estate or Locke Property, and (v) any Hazardous Substances that have been generated on any of the Real Estate or any Locke Property during ownership thereof by a Borrower or a Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries have been transported off-site only by carriers having an identification number issued by the EPA, treated or disposed of only by treatment or disposal facilities maintaining valid permits as required under applicable Environmental Laws, which transporters and facilities have been and are, to the best of the Borrowers' knowledge, operating in compliance with such permits and applicable Environmental Laws; any of which events described in clauses (i) through (v) above would have a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial condition of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective

 
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Subsidiaries, or constitutes a Disqualifying Environmental Event with respect to any Unencumbered Property.  Notwithstanding that the representations contained herein are limited to the knowledge of the Borrowers, any such limitation shall not affect the covenants specified in §8.11 or elsewhere in this Credit Agreement.

                     (d)     None of the Borrowers, the Guarantors, the Real Estate or any Locke Property is subject to any applicable Environmental Law requiring the performance of Hazardous Substances site assessments, or the removal or remediation of Hazardous Substances, or the giving of notice to any governmental agency or the recording or delivery to other Persons of an environmental disclosure document or statement, by virtue of the transactions set forth herein and contemplated hereby, or as a condition to the effectiveness of any other transactions contemplated hereby.

                     (e)     There has been no change in the status of the information disclosed on Schedule 7.18 , that, individually or in the aggregate, has resulted in, or materially increased the likelihood of, a Material Adverse Effect (after taking into account any indemnities, escrows or other similar protections provided by a third party for the matters set forth in Schedule 7.18) .

                     (f)     a phase I environmental site assessment was prepared for each Locke Property and the results of each such phase I environmental site assessment indicated (i) no suggested remediation in excess of $10,000 in aggregate amount for all such Locke Properties and (ii) no need, requirement or suggestion for a phase II environmental site assessment on any such Locke Property.

                      §7.19.      Subsidiaries .   Schedule 7.19 sets forth all of the respective Subsidiaries of Sovran or SALP, and Schedule 7.19 will be updated to reflect any subsequent Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, if any.

                      §7.20.      Loan Documents .  All of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and the Guarantors made in this Credit Agreement and in the other Loan Documents or any document or instrument delivered to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders pursuant to or in connection with any of such Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects and do not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make such representations and warranties not materially misleading.

                      §7.21.      REIT Status .  Sovran has not taken any action that would prevent it from maintaining its qualification as a REIT for its tax year ended December 31, 2010, or from maintaining such qualification at all times during the term of the Loans.  Sovran is not a "pension held REIT" within the meaning of §856(h)(3)(D) of the Code.

                      §7.22.      Solvency . The fair value of the business and assets of each of the Borrowers and each Guarantor exceeds the amount that will be required to pay its respective liabilities (including, without limitation, contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities on existing debts, as such liabilities may become absolute and matured), in each case after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement (including, without limitation, the use of the proceeds of the Loans and the Letters of Credit issued hereunder).

 
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Neither the Borrowers nor the Guarantors, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement, will be engaged in any business or transaction, or about to engage in any business or transaction, for which such Person has unreasonably small assets or capital (within the meaning of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act and Section 548 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code), and neither the Borrowers nor any Guarantor has any intent to:

 
        (a)     hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which any of them is, or will become, on or after the Restatement Date, indebted, or
 
 
        (b)     incur debts that would be beyond any of their ability to pay as they mature.

                      §7.23.      Trading Status .  No security of Sovran traded on the New York Stock Exchange has been suspended from trading.

                      §7.24.      Existing Indebtedness; Liens .

                                    (a)      Schedule 7.24 sets forth a complete and correct list of all outstanding Indebtedness of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries as of Restatement Date (including a description of the obligors and obligees, principal amount outstanding and collateral therefor, if any and Guaranty thereof, if any).  Neither of the Borrowers nor any Guarantor or Subsidiary is in default and no waiver of default is currently in effect, in the payment of any principal or interest on any Indebtedness of the Borrowers or such Guarantor or Subsidiary, and no event or condition exists with respect to any Indebtedness of the Borrowers, the Guarantors or any of their respective Subsidiaries, that would permit (or that with notice or the lapse of time, or both, would permit) one or more Persons to cause such Indebtedness to become due and payable before its stated maturity or before its regularly scheduled dates of payment.

                                    (b)     Except as disclosed in Schedule 7.24 , neither of the Borrowers nor any Guarantor or Subsidiary has agreed or consented to cause or permit in the future (upon the happening of a contingency or otherwise) any of its property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to be subject to a Lien not permitted by §9.2.

                                    (c)     Neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor or Subsidiary is a party to, or otherwise subject to any provision contained in, any instrument evidencing Indebtedness of such Person, any agreement relating thereto or any other agreement (including, but not limited to, its charter or other organizational document) which limits the amount of, or otherwise imposes restrictions on the incurring of, Indebtedness of the Borrowers, any Guarantor or any Subsidiary, except as expressly provided in §9.10.

                      §7.25.      Foreign Assets Control Regulations .

                                    (a)     Neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor or Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Borrower or any Guarantor (each Guarantor, Subsidiary and Affiliate of the Borrower or any Guarantor, a " Controlled Entity ") (i) is a Person whose name appears on the list of Specially

 
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Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury (" OFAC ") (an " OFAC Listed Person ") or (ii) is a department, agency or instrumentality of, or is otherwise controlled by or acting on behalf of, directly or indirectly, (x) any OFAC Listed Person or (y) any Person, entity, organization, foreign country or regime that is subject to any OFAC Sanctions Program   (each OFAC Listed Person and each other Person, entity, organization and government of a country described in clause (ii), a " Blocked Person ") or (iii) has any investments in, or knowingly (as such term is defined in Section 101(6) of CISADA) engages in any dealings or transactions with, any Blocked Person.

                                    (b)     No part of the proceeds from the Loans or Letters of Credit made or issued hereunder constitute or will constitute funds obtained on behalf of any Blocked Person or will otherwise be used, directly by the Borrowers or indirectly through any Controlled Entity, in connection with any investment in, or any transactions or dealings with, any Blocked Person.

                                    (c)     To the Borrowers' actual knowledge after making due inquiry, neither any Borrower nor any Controlled Entity (i) is under investigation by any Governmental Authority for, or has been charged with, or convicted of, money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorist-related activities or other money laundering predicate crimes under any applicable law (collectively, " Anti-Money Laundering Laws "), (ii) has been assessed civil penalties under any Anti-Money Laundering Laws or (iii) has had any of its funds seized or forfeited in an action under any Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Borrowers have taken reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances (in any event as required by applicable law) to ensure that each Borrower and each Controlled Entity is and will continue to be in compliance with all applicable current and future Anti-Money Laundering Laws.

                                    (d)     No part of   the proceeds from the Loans or Letters of Credit made or issued hereunder will be used, directly or indirectly, for any improper payments to any governmental official or employee, political party, official of a political party, candidate for political office, official of any public international organization or anyone else acting in an official capacity, in order to obtain, retain or direct business or obtain any improper advantage. The Borrowers have taken reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances (in any event as required by applicable law) to ensure that each Borrower and each Controlled Entity is and will continue to be in compliance with all applicable current and future anti-corruption laws and regulations.

            §8.      AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS AND THE  GUARANTORS .  Each of the Borrowers for itself and on behalf of each of the Guarantors (if and to the extent expressly included in Subsections contained in this Section) covenants and agrees that, so long as any Loan, Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit or Note is outstanding or the Lenders have any obligation to make any Loans or the Administrative Agent has any obligation to issue, extend or renew any Letters of Credit:

                      §8.1.      Punctual Payment .  The Borrowers will duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal and interest on the Loans and all Reimbursement Obligations and all interest, fees, charges and other amounts provided for in this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, all in accordance with the terms of this Credit Agreement and the Notes, and

 
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the other Loan Documents.

                      §8.2.      Maintenance of Office .  Each of the Borrowers and the Guarantors will maintain its chief executive office in Williamsville, New York, or at such other place in the contiguous United States of America as each of them shall designate upon written notice to the Administrative Agent to be delivered within five (5) days of such change, where notices, presentations and demands to or upon the Borrowers and the Guarantors, as the case may be, in respect of the Loan Documents may be given or made.

                      §8.3.      Records and Accounts .  Each of the Borrowers and the Guarantors will (a) keep, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to keep, true and accurate records and books of account in which full, true and correct entries will be made in accordance with GAAP and all applicable requirements of any governmental authority having legal or regulatory jurisdiction over such Borrower, such Guarantor or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, (b) maintain adequate accounts and reserves for all taxes (including income taxes), contingencies, depreciation and amortization of its properties and the properties of its Subsidiaries and (c) at all times engage Ernst & Young LLP or other Accountants as the independent certified public accountants of Sovran, SALP and their respective Subsidiaries and will not permit more than thirty (30) days to elapse between the cessation of such firm's (or any successor firm's) engagement as the independent certified public accountants of Sovran, SALP and their respective Subsidiaries and the appointment in such capacity of a successor firm as Accountants.

                      §8.4.      Financial Statements, Certificates and Information .  The Borrowers will deliver to the Administrative Agent:

                                   (a)     as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than ninety (90) days after the end of each of its fiscal years (or such shorter period as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of Sovran's Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC regardless of whether Sovran is subject to the filing requirements thereof):

 
          (i)     in the case of SALP, if prepared, the audited consolidated balance sheet of SALP and its Subsidiaries at the end of such year, and the related audited consolidated statements of operations, funds available for distribution and cash flows for the year then ended, in each case (except for cash flow statements) with supplemental consolidating schedules provided by SALP; and
 
 
          (ii)     in the case of Sovran, the audited consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, SALP and its Subsidiaries) at the end of such year, and the related audited consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) statements of operations, cash flows and shareholders' equity for the year then ended;


 
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each setting forth in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year and all such statements to be in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with GAAP, and, in each case, accompanied by (x) a certification by the principal financial officer of SALP or Sovran, as applicable, that the information contained in such financial statements fairly presents the financial position of SALP or Sovran (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries on the date thereof and (y) an auditor's report prepared without qualification by the Accountants;

                                   (b)     as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each of its fiscal quarters (or such shorter period as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of Sovran's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC regardless of whether Sovran is subject to the filing requirements thereof) commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2011:

 
          (i)     in the case of SALP, if prepared, copies of the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of SALP and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such quarter, and the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations, funds available for distribution and cash flows for the portion of SALP's fiscal year then elapsed, with supplemental consolidating schedules (except with respect to cash flow statements) provided by SALP; and
 
 
          (ii)     in the case of Sovran, copies of the unaudited consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, SALP and its Subsidiaries) as at the end of such quarter, and the related unaudited consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) statements of operations and cash flows for the portion of Sovran's fiscal year then elapsed;

Setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding periods in the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP, together with a certification by the principal financial officer of SALP or Sovran, as applicable, that the information contained in such financial statements fairly presents the financial position of SALP or Sovran (as the case may be) and its Subsidiaries on the date thereof (subject to year-end adjustments);

                                   (c)     simultaneously with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in subsections (a) and (b) above, a statement in the form of Exhibit D-2 , or Exhibit D-3 , as the case may be, signed by the chief financial officer of SALP or Sovran, as applicable, and (if applicable) reconciliations to reflect changes in GAAP since March 31, 2011; and, in the case of Sovran, setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §10 hereof and a list of all Excluded Subsidiaries as of such date and including a description of each such Excluded Subsidiary's Real Estate and Indebtedness;

 
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                                   (d)     promptly as they become available, a copy of each report (including any so-called management letters) submitted to any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective subsidiaries by the Accountants in connection with each annual audit of the books of any Borrower or any Guarantor or such subsidiary by such Accountants or in connection with any interim audit thereof pertaining to any phase of the business of any Borrower or any Guarantor or any such subsidiary;

                                   (e)     contemporaneously with the filing or mailing thereof, copies of all material of a financial nature sent to the holders of any Indebtedness of any Borrower or any Guarantor (other than the Loans) for borrowed money, to the extent that the information or disclosure contained in such material refers to or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

                                   (f)     contemporaneously with the filing or mailing thereof, copies of all material of a financial nature filed with the SEC or sent to the stockholders of Sovran;

                                   (g)     as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of Sovran, copies of the Form 10-K statement filed by Sovran with the SEC for such fiscal year, and as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of Sovran, copies of the Form 10-Q statement filed by Sovran with the SEC for such fiscal quarter;

                                   (h)     within 30 days after the end of each fiscal year of Sovran and SALP, a five-year capital plan of SALP and its Subsidiaries; and

                                   (i)     from time to time such other financial data and information about the Borrowers, the Guarantors, their respective Subsidiaries, the Real Estate and the Partially-Owned Entities which is prepared by such Person in the normal course of its business or is required for securities and tax law compliance as the Administrative Agent or any Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation occupancy information and insurance certificates with respect to the Real Estate (including the Unencumbered Properties) and tax returns.

                      §8.5.      Notices .

                                   (a)      Defaults .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor, as applicable, to, promptly notify the Administrative Agent in writing of the occurrence of any default, Default or Event of Default.  If any Person shall give any notice or take any other action in respect of (x) a claimed default (whether or not constituting a Default or an Event of Default) under this Credit Agreement or (y) a claimed default by any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, under any note, evidence of Indebtedness, indenture or other obligation to which or with respect to which any of them is a party or obligor, whether as principal, guarantor or surety, and such default would permit the holder of such note or obligation or other evidence of Indebtedness to accelerate the maturity thereof or otherwise cause the entire Indebtedness to become due, such Borrower or such Guarantor, as the case may be, shall forthwith give written notice thereof to the Administrative Agent, describing the notice or action and the nature of the claimed failure to comply.

 
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                                   (b)      Environmental Events .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, promptly give notice in writing to the Administrative Agent (i) upon such Borrower's or such Guarantor's obtaining knowledge of any material violation of any Environmental Law regarding any Real Estate or such Borrower's or such Guarantor's operations or the operations of any of their Subsidiaries, (ii) upon such Borrower's or such Guarantor's obtaining knowledge of any known Release of any Hazardous Substance at, from, or into any Real Estate which it reports in writing or is reportable by it in writing to any governmental authority and which is material in amount or nature or which could materially affect the value of such Real Estate, (iii) upon such Borrower's or such Guarantor's receipt of any notice of material violation of any Environmental Laws or of any material Release of Hazardous Substances in violation of any Environmental Laws or any matter that may be a Disqualifying Environmental Event, including a notice or claim of liability or potential responsibility from any third party (including without limitation any federal, state or local governmental officials) and including notice of any formal inquiry, proceeding, demand, investigation or other action with regard to (A) such Borrower's or such Guarantor's or any other Person's operation of any Real Estate, (B) contamination on, from or into any Real Estate, or (C) investigation or remediation of off-site locations at which such Borrower or such Guarantor or any of its predecessors are alleged to have directly or indirectly disposed of Hazardous Substances, or (iv) upon such Borrower's or such Guarantor's obtaining knowledge that any expense or loss has been incurred by such governmental authority in connection with the assessment, containment, removal or remediation of any Hazardous Substances with respect to which such Borrower or such Guarantor or any Partially-Owned Entity may be liable or for which a lien may be imposed on any Real Estate; any of which events described in clauses (i) through (iv) above could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or constitutes a Disqualifying Environmental Event with respect to any Unencumbered Property.

                                   (c)      Notification of Claims against Unencumbered Properties .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, promptly upon becoming aware thereof, notify the Administrative Agent in writing of any setoff, claims, withholdings or other defenses to which any of the Unencumbered Properties are subject, which (i) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or materially and adversely affect the value of such Unencumbered Property, or (ii) with respect to such Unencumbered Property, constitute a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Legal Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Lien which is not a Permitted Lien allowed to be incurred on an Unencumbered Property in accordance with §9.2.

                                   (d)      Notice of Litigation and Judgments .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, and the Borrowers will cause each of their respective Subsidiaries to, give notice to the Administrative Agent in writing within ten (10) days of becoming aware of any litigation or proceedings threatened in writing or any pending litigation and proceedings an adverse determination in which could materially affect any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries or any Unencumbered Property or to which any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries is or is to become a party involving a claim against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries (to the extent uninsured) that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or materially

 
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affect the value or operation of the Unencumbered Properties and stating the nature and status of such litigation or proceedings.  Each Borrower will, and will cause each of the Guarantors and the Subsidiaries to, give notice to the Administrative Agent, in writing, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, within ten (10) days of any judgment to the extent not covered by insurance, final or otherwise, against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their Subsidiaries in an amount in excess of $100,000.

                                   (e)      Acquisition and Disposition of Real Estate .  The Borrower Representative shall notify the Administrative Agent in writing within seven (7) Business Days of the acquisition and the disposition of any Real Estate by any Borrower, any Guarantor, any of their respective Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity (whether or not such acquisition was made with proceeds of the Loans), which notice shall include, with respect to such Real Estate, its owner (if other than SALP), its address, a brief description, a summary of occupancy levels, a proforma and historic (if available) income statement and a summary of the key business terms of such acquisition (including sources and uses of funds for such acquisition), a summary of the principal terms of any financing for such Real Estate, and a statement as to whether such Real Estate qualifies as an Unencumbered Property.

                                   (f)      Notices Regarding Note Purchase Agreement . The Borrower Representative shall notify the Administrative Agent in writing (i) within five (5) Business Days prior to entering into any amendment of any Note Purchase Agreement and (ii) within five (5) Business Days following payment in full and satisfaction of all obligations under, or other termination of, any Note Purchase Agreement.   As and when required to be delivered  pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement or, if earlier, simultaneously with the delivery to the holders of the notes issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, the Borrower Representative shall deliver to the Administrative Agent any notice required to be delivered to the holders under or with respect to the Note Purchase Agreement.

                                   (g)      Notice to Lenders .  The Administrative Agent will use good faith efforts to cause any notice delivered under this §8.5 to be delivered to each Lender in accordance with §15.12 and in any event on the same day or the Business Day following the day such notice is received by the Administrative Agent.

                      §8.6.      Existence of SALP, Holdings and Subsidiary Guarantors; Maintenance of Properties .  SALP for itself and for Holdings and each Subsidiary Guarantor (insofar as any such statements relate to Holdings or such Subsidiary Guarantor) will do or cause to be done all things necessary to, and shall, preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence as a limited partnership, corporation or another legally constituted entity, and will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force all of its rights and franchises and those of its Subsidiaries, and will not, and will not cause or permit any of its Subsidiaries to, convert to a limited liability company or a limited liability partnership.  SALP (a) will cause all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements to be made to all Real Estate owned or controlled by it or by any of its Subsidiaries or any Subsidiary Guarantor, all as in the judgment of SALP or such Subsidiary or such Subsidiary Guarantor may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly conducted at all times, subject to the terms of the applicable Leases and partnership agreements or other organizational documents, (b)

 
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will cause all of its other properties and those of its Subsidiaries and the Subsidiary Guarantors used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of its Subsidiaries or such Subsidiary Guarantor to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment, and (c) will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries and each Subsidiary Guarantor to, continue to engage exclusively in the business of owning and operating self storage facilities, which self storage facilities shall be known primarily as "Uncle Bob's Self Storage"; provided that nothing in this Credit Agreement shall prevent the Borrowers from entering into Tower Leases or occasional nonmaterial Leases of retail or office space incidental to the Borrowers' owning and operating self storage facilities; and provided further that nothing in this §8.6 shall prevent any Borrower from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of any of its properties or any of those of its Subsidiaries if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of SALP, desirable in the conduct of its or their business and such discontinuance does not cause a Default or an Event of Default hereunder, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and does not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the business of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.  Holdings shall at all times be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Sovran and the sole general partner of SALP and shall be the owner of at least 1% of the outstanding partnership interests in SALP.

                      §8.7.      Existence of Sovran; Maintenance of REIT Status of Sovran; Maintenance of Properties .  Sovran will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence as a Maryland corporation.  Sovran will at all times maintain its status as a REIT and not to take any action which could lead to its disqualification as a REIT.  Sovran shall at all times maintain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange.  Sovran will continue to operate as a fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust which, together with its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation SALP) owns and operates an improved property portfolio comprised exclusively of self-storage facilities.  Sovran will not engage in any business other than the business of acting as a REIT and serving as a limited partner of SALP and as a member, partner or stockholder of other Persons as permitted by this Credit Agreement.  Sovran shall conduct all or substantially all of its business operations through SALP, and shall not own real estate assets outside of its interests in SALP.  Sovran shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force all of its rights and franchises and those of its Subsidiaries.  Sovran shall (a) cause all of its properties and those of its Subsidiaries used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of its Subsidiaries to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment, (b) cause to be made all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof, all as in the judgment of Sovran may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times, and (c) cause SALP and each of its Subsidiaries to continue to engage exclusively in the business of owning and operating self storage facilities, which self-storage facilities shall be known primarily as "Uncle Bob's Self Storage"; provided that nothing in this §8.7 shall prevent Sovran from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of any of its properties or any of those of its Subsidiaries if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of Sovran, desirable in the conduct of its or their business and such discontinuance does not cause a Default or an Event of Default hereunder, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and does not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the business of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

 
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                      §8.8.      Insurance .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, maintain with respect to its properties, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain with financially sound and reputable insurers, insurance with respect to such properties and its business against such casualties and contingencies as shall be in accordance with the general practices of businesses having similar operations and real estate portfolios in similar geographic areas and in amounts, containing such terms, in such forms and for such periods as is commercially reasonable, customary and prudent, and from time to time deliver to the Administrative Agent upon its request certificates of insurance as to all of the insurance maintained by each Borrower and their respective Subsidiaries on the Real Estate (including flood insurance if necessary) from the insurer or an independent insurance broker, identifying insurers, types of insurance, insurance limits, and policy terms.

                      §8.9.      Taxes .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries to, pay or cause to be paid real estate taxes, other taxes, assessments and other governmental charges against the Real Estate before the same become delinquent and will duly pay and discharge, or cause to be paid and discharged, before the same shall become overdue, all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges imposed upon its sales and activities, or any part thereof, or upon the income or profits therefrom, as well as all claims for labor, materials, or supplies that if unpaid might by law become a lien or charge upon any of the Real Estate; provided that any such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim need not be paid if the validity or amount thereof shall currently be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and if such Borrower, such Guarantor or such Subsidiary shall have set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto; and provided further that such Borrower, such Guarantor or such Subsidiary will pay all such taxes, assessments, charges, levies or claims forthwith upon the commencement of proceedings to foreclose any lien that may have attached as security therefor.  If requested by the Administrative Agent, the Borrowers will provide evidence of the payment of real estate taxes, other taxes, assessments and other governmental charges against the Real Estate in the form of receipted tax bills or other form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor and each of its Subsidiaries to file all tax returns required to be filed in any jurisdiction unless the non-filing thereof could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §8.10.      Inspection of Properties and Books; Confidentiality .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, permit the Lenders, through the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders' other designated representatives, to visit and inspect any of the properties of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries, to examine the books of account of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries (and to make copies thereof and extracts therefrom) and to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries with, and to be advised as to the same by, its officers, all at such reasonable times and intervals as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request; provided that the Borrowers shall only be responsible for the costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with such inspections after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default.  The Administrative Agent and each Lender agrees to keep any non-public information delivered or made available by the Borrowers to it confidential from anyone other than persons employed or retained by the Administrative Agent

 
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or such Lender (including, without limitation, employees, officers, attorneys and other advisors) who, in the reasonable determination of the Administrative Agent or such Lender, reasonably need to know such information and who are or are expected to become engaged in evaluating, approving, structuring or administering the Loans or rendering legal advice in connection with the Loans; provided such employees, officers, attorneys and other advisors agree to keep such information confidential in accordance with this §8.10; and provided further that nothing herein shall prevent the Administrative Agent or any Lender or persons employed or retained by the Administrative Agent or such Lender from disclosing such information (i) to any other Lender, (ii) to any other person if reasonably incidental to the administration of the Loans, (iii) upon the order of any court or administrative agency, (iv) upon the request or demand of any regulatory agency or authority, (v) which has been publicly disclosed other than as a result of a disclosure by the Administrative Agent or any Lender which is not permitted by this Credit Agreement, (vi) in connection with any litigation to which the Administrative Agent, any Lender, or their respective Affiliates may be a party, (vii) to the extent reasonably required in connection with the exercise of any remedy hereunder, (viii) to the Administrative Agent's or such Lender's Affiliates, legal counsel and independent auditors, (ix) to any actual or proposed participant or Eligible Assignee of all or part of its rights hereunder, and (x) as otherwise required by law.

                      §8.11.      Compliance with Laws, Contracts, Licenses, and Permits .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, comply with, and will cause each of their respective Subsidiaries to comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations now or hereafter in effect wherever its business is conducted, including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws and all applicable federal and state securities laws, (b) the provisions of its partnership agreement and certificate or corporate charter and other organizational documents, as applicable, (c) all material agreements and instruments to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound (including the Real Estate and the Leases) and (d) all applicable decrees, orders, and judgments.  If at any time while any Loan or Note is outstanding or the Lenders have any obligation to make Loans hereunder, any Permit shall become necessary or required in order that any Borrower or any Guarantor may fulfill any of its obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document to which it is a party, the Borrowers and the Guarantors will immediately take or cause to be taken all reasonable steps within the power of the Borrowers or the Guarantors, as applicable, to obtain such Permit and furnish the Administrative Agent with evidence thereof.  The Borrowers will, and will cause each Guarantor and each Subsidiary to, obtain and maintain in effect all licenses, certificates, permits, franchises and other governmental authorizations necessary to the ownership of their respective properties or to the conduct of their respective businesses, in each case to the extent necessary to ensure that failures to obtain or maintain in effect such licenses, certificates, permits, franchises and other governmental authorizations could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §8.12.      Use of Proceeds .  Subject at all times to the other provisions of this Credit Agreement the Borrowers will use the proceeds of the Loans and Letters of Credit to be obtained solely to finance (a) the acquisition, renovation and construction of self-storage facilities, (b) equity interests in joint ventures which engage in the same line of business as the Borrowers and the acquisition of real and personal property in connection therewith, (c) the repayment of Indebtedness (d) stock repurchases in accordance with §9.7(a) and (e) general working capital needs.

 
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                      §8.13.      Acquisition of Unencumbered Properties .  In addition to the requirements of §8.5(e), the Borrowers shall, within seven (7) Business Days of the acquisition of an Unencumbered Property or the qualification of any Real Estate as an Unencumbered Property, deliver to the Administrative Agent a certificate from an officer of the Borrower Representative certifying that such Real Estate satisfies the requirements for an Unencumbered Property set forth in the definition thereof.

                      §8.14.      Additional Guarantors; Solvency of Guarantors .

                                    (a)     The Borrowers will cause each of their Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Subsidiaries) to enter into a Subsidiary Guaranty.  Further, the Borrowers will cause each of their Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Subsidiaries) first formed or acquired after the date hereof to deliver to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders (promptly, and in any event within 30 days after the formation or acquisition of such Subsidiary) the following items:

 
                                (i)     a joinder agreement in respect of the Subsidiary Guaranty or a new Subsidiary Guaranty with respect to such Subsidiary;
 
 
                                (ii)     a certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, signed by an authorized, responsible officer of the Borrowers making representations and warranties to the effect of those contained in §7 hereof, with respect to such Subsidiary and the Subsidiary Guaranty, as applicable;
 
 
                                (iii)     a certificate of the Secretary (or other appropriate officer) of the new Subsidiary Guarantor as to due authorization, charter documents, board resolutions and the incumbency of officers;
 
 
                                (iv)     an opinion of counsel (who may be in-house counsel for the Borrowers) addressed to the Administrative Agent and each Lender satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, to the effect that the Subsidiary Guaranty has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such additional Subsidiary Guarantor and that the Subsidiary Guaranty constitutes the legal, valid and binding contract and agreement of such Subsidiary Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as any enforcement of such terms may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general equitable principles;
 
 
                                (v)     a counterpart of the Intercreditor Agreement, signed by such Subsidiary Guarantor; and
 
 
                                (vi)     (to the extent not already a party to the Intercreditor Agreement) a joinder to the Intercreditor Agreement signed by each of the holders of Indebtedness for borrowed money of the Borrowers which is a beneficiary of a Guaranty of such Subsidiary Guarantor.


 
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If any Subsidiary that had previously been an Excluded Subsidiary ceases to be an Excluded Subsidiary, the Borrowers will within 30 days thereafter cause such Subsidiary to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty and deliver to the Administrative Agent and each Lender all of the documents required in clauses (i)-(vi) of this §8.14.

                                    (b)     In addition to, and without limiting the requirement in §8.14(a), the Borrowers will cause any Subsidiary which is required by the terms of any Note Purchase Agreement (or any other agreement pursuant to which Indebtedness for borrowed money of a Borrower is outstanding) to become a party to, or otherwise guarantee, Indebtedness outstanding under a Note Purchase Agreement (or the Notes relating thereto) or such other agreement, to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty and deliver to each of the Administrative Agent and each Lender (concurrently with the incurrence of any such obligation pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement or such other agreement) all of the documents required in clauses (i)-(vi) of paragraph (a) above.

                      §8.15.      Further Assurances .  Each Borrower will, and will cause each Guarantor to, cooperate with, and to cause each of its Subsidiaries to cooperate with, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and execute such further instruments and documents as the Lenders or the Administrative Agent shall reasonably request to carry out to their satisfaction the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

                      §8.16.      Intentionally Omitted .

                      §8.17.      Environmental Indemnification .  The Borrowers jointly and severally covenant and agree that they will indemnify and hold the Administrative Agent and each Lender, and each of their respective Affiliates, harmless from and against any and all claims, expense, damage, loss or liability incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Lender, or any such Affiliate (including all reasonable costs of legal representation incurred by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, but excluding, as applicable, for the Administrative Agent or a Lender any claim, expense, damage, loss or liability as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Administrative Agent or such Lender or any of their respective Affiliates) relating to (a) any Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances on any Real Estate; (b) any violation of any Environmental Laws with respect to conditions at any Real Estate or the operations conducted thereon; (c) the investigation or remediation of off-site locations at which any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries or their predecessors are alleged to have directly or indirectly disposed of Hazardous Substances; or (d) any action, suit, proceeding or investigation brought or threatened with respect to any Hazardous Substances relating to Real Estate (including, but not limited to, claims with respect to wrongful death, personal injury or damage to property).  It is expressly acknowledged by each Borrower that this covenant of indemnification shall survive the payment of the Loans and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and their respective Affiliates, their respective successors, and their respective assigns under the Loan Documents permitted under this Credit Agreement.

                      §8.18.      Response Actions .  Each Borrower covenants and agrees that if any Release or disposal of Hazardous Substances shall occur or shall have occurred on any Real

 
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Estate owned by it or any of its Subsidiaries, such Borrower will cause the prompt containment and removal of such Hazardous Substances and remediation of such Real Estate as necessary to comply with all Environmental Laws or to preserve the value of such Real Estate.

                      §8.19.      Environmental Assessments .  If the Required Lenders have reasonable grounds to believe that a Disqualifying Environmental Event has occurred with respect to any Unencumbered Property, after reasonable notice by the Administrative Agent, whether or not a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred, the Required Lenders may determine that the affected Real Estate no longer qualifies as an Unencumbered Property; provided that prior to making such determination, the Administrative Agent shall give the Borrower Representative reasonable notice and the opportunity to obtain one or more environmental assessments or audits of such Unencumbered Property prepared by a hydrogeologist, an independent engineer or other qualified consultant or expert approved by the Administrative Agent, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, to evaluate or confirm (i) whether any Release of Hazardous Substances has occurred in the soil or water at such Unencumbered Property and (ii) whether the use and operation of such Unencumbered Property materially complies with all Environmental Laws (including not being subject to a matter that is a Disqualifying Environmental Event).  Such assessment will then be used by the Administrative Agent to determine whether a Disqualifying Environmental Event has in fact occurred with respect to such Unencumbered Property.  All such environmental assessments shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Borrowers.

                      §8.20.      Employee Benefit Plans .

                                    (a)      In General .  Each Employee Benefit Plan maintained by any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates will be operated in compliance in all material respects with the provisions of ERISA and, to the extent applicable, the Code, including but not limited to the provisions thereunder respecting prohibited transactions.

                                    (b)      Terminability of Welfare Plans .  With respect to each Employee Benefit Plan maintained by any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates which is an employee welfare benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(1) or Section 3(2)(B) of ERISA, such Borrower, such Guarantor, or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates, as the case may be, has the right to terminate each such plan at any time (or at any time subsequent to the expiration of any applicable bargaining agreement) without liability other than liability to pay claims incurred prior to the date of termination.

                                    (c)      Unfunded or Underfunded Liabilities .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor to, at any time, have accruing or accrued unfunded or underfunded liabilities with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan, Guaranteed Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan, or permit any condition to exist under any Multiemployer Plan that would create a withdrawal liability.

                      §8.21.      No Amendments to Certain Documents .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor to, at any time cause or permit its certificate of limited partnership, agreement of limited partnership, articles of incorporation, by-laws or other organizational

 
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documents, as the case may be, to be modified, amended or supplemented in any respect whatever, without (in each case) the express prior written consent or approval of the Required Lenders in their sole discretion, if such changes would affect Sovran's REIT status or could otherwise reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

                      §8.22.      Exclusive Credit Facility .  The Borrowers will at all times use this Credit Agreement as the Borrower's exclusive revolving credit agreement and will not at any time during the term of this Credit Agreement permit any other revolving credit agreement to be maintained by any Borrower or any Guarantor.

                      §8.23.      Management .  Except by reason of death or incapacity, at least two (2) of the Key Management Individuals (as hereinafter defined) shall remain active in the executive and/or operational management, in their current positions and with their current responsibilities (or more senior positions with requisite greater responsibilities), of Sovran; provided , however , if at least two (2) of the Key Management Individuals are not so active in such positions and with such responsibilities (except by reason of death or incapacity as aforesaid), then within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of such event, Sovran shall propose and appoint such individual(s) of comparable experience, reputation and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Required Lenders to such position(s) such that, after such appointment, such acceptable replacement individuals, together with the Key Management Individuals remaining so active with Sovran in such positions and with such responsibilities, total at least two (2).  For purposes hereof, "Key Management Individuals" shall mean and include Robert J. Attea, Kenneth F. Myszka, David L. Rogers, Paul T. Powell, Andrew J. Gregoire and Edward F. Killeen.

                      §8.24.      Financial Covenants under Note Purchase Agreement .  In the event that (i) at any time, any of the financial covenants contained in any Note Purchase Agreement (the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that for purposes of this §8.24 the term "financial covenants" shall be deemed to refer to the covenants set forth in Sections 10.8 through 10.20 of each Note Purchase Agreement and any other covenant that calculates or otherwise measures the financial performance of the Borrowers, the Guarantors or their Subsidiaries) (including the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants (including, by way of example and without limitation, the condition set forth in clause (d)(3) of the definition of "Unencumbered Property" in the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of  the Restatement Date so long as such Note Purchase Agreement remains outstanding)) is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 hereof (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth herein is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, then and in such event the Borrowers shall concurrently therewith provide notice to such effect to the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Agent shall promptly give such notice to the Lenders (unless the occurrence thereof is as of the Restatement Date), and the financial covenants and the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants set forth herein shall automatically be deemed amended or modified to the same effect as in the Note Purchase Agreement, or such additional financial covenants and the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated into this Credit Agreement by reference.

 
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            §9.      CERTAIN NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS AND THE  GUARANTORS .  Each Borrower for itself and on behalf of the Guarantors covenants and agrees that, so long as any Loan, Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit or Note is outstanding or any of the Lenders has any obligation to make any Loans or the Administrative Agent has any obligation to issue, extend or renew any Letters of Credit:

                      §9.1.      Restrictions on Indebtedness .

                      The Borrowers and the Guarantors may, and may permit their respective Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume, guarantee or be or remain liable for, contingently or otherwise, any Indebtedness other than:

                                    (a)     Indebtedness (excluding the Obligations) which is incurred under a revolving credit facility or line of credit with another financial institution;

                                    (b)     Indebtedness which would result in a Default or Event of Default under §10 hereof or under any other provision of this Credit Agreement;

                                    (c)     An aggregate amount in excess of $1,000,000 at any one time in respect of taxes, assessments, governmental charges or levies and claims for labor, materials and supplies for which payment therefor is required to be made in accordance with the provisions of §8.9 and has not been timely made;

                                    (d)     An aggregate amount in excess of $1,000,000 at any one time in respect of uninsured judgments or awards, with respect to which the applicable periods for taking appeals have expired, or with respect to which final and unappealable judgments or awards have been rendered; and

                                    (e)     Current unsecured liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, which (i) are overdue for more than sixty (60) days, (ii) exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time, and (iii) are not being contested in good faith.

                      For the avoidance of doubt, the terms and provisions of this §9.1 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the covenants set forth in §10 of this Credit Agreement.

                      Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Borrowers and the Guarantors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, incur any Indebtedness for borrowed money which, together with other Indebtedness for borrowed money incurred by any Borrower, any Guarantor, and any Subsidiary since the date of the most recent compliance certificate delivered to the Administrative Agent in accordance with this Credit Agreement, exceeds $5,000,000 in the aggregate unless the Borrowers shall have delivered a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit D-4 hereto to the Administrative Agent evidencing covenant compliance at the time of delivery of the certificate and on a pro-forma basis after giving effect to such proposed Indebtedness.  The Administrative Agent will use good faith efforts to cause any compliance certificate delivered under this Credit Agreement to be delivered to each Lender in accordance with §15.12 and in any event on the same day or the Business Day following the day

 
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such compliance certificate is received by the Administrative Agent.

                      To the extent not already a party to the Intercreditor Agreement, the Borrowers will cause each holder of Indebtedness for borrowed money of the Borrowers which is a beneficiary of a Guaranty by a Subsidiary Guarantor, to sign and deliver to the Administrative Agent a joinder to the Intercreditor Agreement.

                      §9.2.      Restrictions on Liens, Etc .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or any Subsidiary to:  (a) create or incur or suffer to be created or incurred or to exist any lien, encumbrance, mortgage, pledge, charge, restriction or other security interest of any kind upon any of its property or assets of any character whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or upon the income or profits therefrom; (b) transfer any of such property or assets or the income or profits therefrom for the purpose of subjecting the same to the payment of Indebtedness or performance of any other obligation in priority to payment of its general creditors; (c) acquire, or agree or have an option to acquire, any property or assets upon conditional sale or other title retention or purchase money security agreement, device or arrangement; (d) suffer to exist for a period of more than thirty (30) days after the same shall have been incurred any Indebtedness or claim or demand against it that if unpaid might by law or upon bankruptcy or insolvency, or otherwise, be given any priority whatsoever over its general creditors; or (e) sell, assign, pledge or otherwise transfer any accounts, contract rights, general intangibles, chattel paper or instruments, with or without recourse (the foregoing items (a) through (e) being sometimes referred to in this §9.2 collectively as "Liens"), provided that the Borrowers, the Guarantors and any Subsidiary may create or incur or suffer to be created or incurred or to exist:

                                    (i)     Liens securing taxes, assessments, governmental charges or levies or claims for labor, material and supplies, the Indebtedness with respect to which is not prohibited by §9.1(c);

                                    (ii)     deposits or pledges made in connection with, or to secure payment of, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, old age pensions or other social security obligations; and deposits with utility companies and other similar deposits made in the ordinary course of business;

                                    (iii)     Liens (other than affecting the Unencumbered Properties) in respect of judgments or awards, the Indebtedness with respect to which is not prohibited by §9.1(d);

                                    (iv)     encumbrances on properties consisting of easements, rights of way, covenants, restrictions on the use of real property and defects and irregularities in the title thereto; landlord's or lessor's Liens under Leases to which any Borrower, any Guarantor, or any Subsidiary is a party or bound; purchase options granted at a price not less than the market value of such property; and other minor Liens or encumbrances on properties, none of which interferes materially and adversely with the use of the property affected in the ordinary conduct of the business of the owner thereof, and which matters (x) do not individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect or (y) do not make title to such property unmarketable by the conveyancing standards in effect where such property is located;

 
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                                    (v)     any Leases (excluding Synthetic Leases) entered into good faith with Persons that are not Affiliates; provided that Leases with Affiliates on market terms and with monthly market rent payments required to be paid are Permitted Liens;

                                    (vi)     Liens and other encumbrances or rights of others which exist on the Restatement Date, are described in Schedule 9.2(vi) hereto and do not otherwise constitute a breach of this Credit Agreement; provided that nothing in this clause (vi) shall be deemed or construed to permit an Unencumbered Property to be subject to a Lien to secure Indebtedness;

                                    (vii)     as to Real Estate which is acquired after the Restatement Date, Liens and other encumbrances or rights of others which exist on the date of acquisition and which do not otherwise constitute a breach of this Credit Agreement; provided that nothing in this clause (vii) shall be deemed or construed to permit an Unencumbered Property to be subject to a Lien to secure Indebtedness;

                                    (viii)     Liens affecting the Unencumbered Properties in respect of judgments or awards that have been in force for less than the applicable period for taking an appeal, so long as execution is not levied thereunder or in respect of which, at the time, a good faith appeal or proceeding for review is being prosecuted, and in respect of which a stay of execution shall have been obtained pending such appeal or review; provided that the Borrowers shall have obtained a bond or insurance with respect thereto to the Administrative Agent's reasonable satisfaction, and, provided further, such Lien does not constitute a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event;

                                    (ix)     Liens securing Indebtedness for the purchase price of capital assets (other than Real Estate but including Indebtedness in respect of Capitalized Leases for equipment and other equipment leases) to the extent not otherwise prohibited by §9.1; and

                                    (x)     other Liens (other than affecting the Unencumbered Properties) in connection with any Indebtedness permitted under §9.1 which do not otherwise result in a Default or Event of Default under this Credit Agreement; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, no Borrower, Guarantor or any Subsidiary shall in any event secure any Indebtedness outstanding under any Note Purchase Agreement within the provisions of this §9.2 unless concurrently therewith such Borrower, Guarantor or Subsidiary shall equally and ratably secure the Obligations upon terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

                      Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this §9.2, the failure of any Unencumbered Property to comply with the covenants set forth in this §9.2 shall result in such Unencumbered Property's disqualification as an Unencumbered Property under this Credit Agreement, but such disqualification shall not by itself constitute a Default or Event of Default, unless such disqualification causes a Default or an Event of Default under another provision of this Credit Agreement.

 
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                      §9.3.      Restrictions on Investments .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or any Subsidiary to, permit to exist or to remain outstanding any Investment except Investments in:

                                   (a)     marketable direct or guaranteed obligations of the United States of America that mature within one (1) year from the date of purchase;

                                   (b)     demand deposits, certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances and time deposits of United States banks having total assets in excess of $1,000,000,000;

                                   (c)     securities commonly known as "commercial paper" issued by a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof that at the time of purchase have been rated and the ratings for which are not less than "P 1" if rated by Moody's, and not less than "A 1" if rated by S&P;

                                   (d)     Investments existing on the Restatement Date and listed on Schedule 9.3(d) hereto;

                                   (e)     So long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur after giving effect thereto, acquisitions of Real Estate consisting of self storage facilities, warehouses and mini-warehouses and the equity of Persons whose primary operations consist of the ownership, development, operation and management of self storage facilities, warehouses and mini-warehouses; provided , however that (i) the Borrowers shall not, and shall not permit any Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries to, acquire any such Real Estate without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent if the environmental investigation for such Real Estate determines that the potential environmental remediation costs and other environmental liabilities associated with such Real Estate exceed $200,000; and (ii) the Borrowers shall not permit any of their Subsidiaries which is not a Borrower or a Guarantor, or which does not become a Borrower or a Guarantor, to acquire any Unencumbered Property, and in all cases such Guarantor shall be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of SALP or Sovran;

                                   (f)     any Investments now or hereafter made in any Subsidiary;

                                   (g)     Investments in respect of (i) equipment, inventory and other tangible personal property acquired in the ordinary course of business, (ii) current trade and customer accounts receivable for services rendered in the ordinary course of business and payable in accordance with customary trade terms, (iii) advances to employees for travel expenses, drawing accounts and similar expenditures, and (iv) prepaid expenses made in the ordinary course of business;

                                   (h)     any other Investments made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past business practices in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000,000 outstanding at any time;

                                   (i)     a Hedge Agreement or other interest rate hedges in connection with Indebtedness;

 
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                                   (j)     shares of so-called "money market funds" registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 which maintain a level per-share value, invest principally in marketable direct or guaranteed obligations of the United States of America and agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and have total assets in excess of $50,000,000;

                                   (k)     Investments consisting of Distributions permitted under §9.7(a) hereof;

                                   (l)     Investments consisting of the Sovran Treasury Stock not to exceed 25% (by value) of the consolidated assets of Sovran, for purposes of Regulations U and X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (as referred to in §7.17 hereof).  For the avoidance of doubt, Sovran Treasury Stock shall not be deemed to constitute an asset of the Borrowers for any other purpose hereunder.

                      §9.4.      Merger, Consolidation and Disposition of Assets .

                      The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or Subsidiary to:

                      (a)     Become a party to any merger, consolidation or reorganization without the prior written consent of the Lenders, except that so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur after giving effect thereto, the merger, consolidation or reorganization of one or more Persons with and into such Borrower, such Guarantor, or such Subsidiary, shall be permitted if such action is not hostile, any Borrower, any Guarantor, or any Subsidiary, as the case may be, is the surviving entity and such merger, consolidation or reorganization does not cause a breach of §8.14; provided that for any such merger, consolidation or reorganization (other than (w) the merger or consolidation of one or more Subsidiaries of SALP with and into SALP, (x) the merger or consolidation of two or more Subsidiaries of SALP, (y) the merger or consolidation of one or more Subsidiaries of Sovran with and into Sovran, or (z) the merger or consolidation of two or more Subsidiaries of Sovran), the Borrowers shall provide to the Administrative Agent a statement in the form of Exhibit D-5 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §10 hereof and certifying that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such merger, consolidation or reorganization and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto;

                      (b)     Sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of (collectively and individually, "Sell" or a "Sale") or grant a Lien to secure Indebtedness (an "Indebtedness Lien") on any of its now owned or hereafter acquired assets without obtaining the prior written consent of the Required Lenders except for:

 
       (i) the Sale of or granting of an Indebtedness Lien on any Unencumbered Property so long as no Default or Event of Default has then occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such Sale or Indebtedness Lien; provided ,   that prior to any Sale of any Unencumbered Property or the granting of an Indebtedness Lien on any Unencumbered Property under this clause (i), the Borrowers shall provide to the Administrative Agent a certificate in the form of Exhibit D-6 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §10 hereof and certifying that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such proposed Sale or Indebtedness Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto; and
 
 
       (ii) the Sale of or the granting of an Indebtedness Lien on any of its now owned or hereafter acquired assets (other than any Unencumbered Property) so long as no Event of Default has then occurred and is continuing and no Default or Event of Default would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such Sale or Indebtedness Lien and all other Sales (to be) made and Indebtedness Liens (to be) granted under this clause (ii); provided , that (x) if such Sale or Indebtedness Lien is made or granted under this clause (ii) while a Default is continuing, such Sale or Indebtedness Lien (together with other Sales and Indebtedness Liens under this clause (ii)) cures (or would cure) such Default before it becomes an Event of Default, (y) if multiple Sales or grantings of Indebtedness Liens are undertaken pursuant to the foregoing subclause (x) to cure a Default, the Borrowers shall apply the net proceeds of each such Sale or Indebtedness Lien remaining after application to such cure to the repayment of the Loans until such Default has been fully cured, and (z) prior to the Sale of any asset or the granting of an Indebtedness Lien on any asset under this clause (ii), the Borrowers shall provide to the Administrative Agent a statement in the form of Exhibit D-6 hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Borrower Representative and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in §10 hereof and certifying that no Default or Event of Default would occur and be continuing after giving effect to all such proposed Sales or Indebtedness Liens and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto.

                      For the avoidance of doubt, (i) the terms and provisions of this §9.4 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the covenants set forth in §9.2 of this Credit Agreement and (ii) no Borrower, Guarantor or any Subsidiary shall in any event secure any Indebtedness outstanding under any Note Purchase Agreement within the provisions of this §9.4 unless concurrently therewith such Borrower, Guarantor or Subsidiary shall equally and ratably secure the Obligations upon terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

                      §9.5.      Sale and Leaseback .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries to, enter into any arrangement, directly or indirectly, whereby any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall sell or transfer any property owned by it in order then or thereafter to lease such property.

                      §9.6.      Compliance with Environmental Laws .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or Subsidiary to, do any of the following:  (a) use any of the Real Estate or any portion thereof as a facility for the handling, processing, storage or disposal of Hazardous Substances except for quantities of Hazardous Substances used in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, (b) cause or permit to be

 
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located on any of the Real Estate any underground tank or other underground storage receptacle for Hazardous Substances except in full compliance with Environmental Laws, (c) generate any Hazardous Substances on any of the Real Estate except in full compliance with Environmental Laws, or (d) conduct any activity at any Real Estate or use any Real Estate in any manner so as to cause a Release or a violation of any Environmental Law; provided that a breach of this covenant shall result in the exclusion of the affected Real Estate from the calculation of the covenants set forth in §10, but shall only constitute an Event of Default under §13.1(c) hereof if such breach has a material adverse effect on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or materially impairs the ability of the Borrowers to fulfill their obligations to the Lenders under this Credit Agreement.

                      §9.7.      Distributions .  (a) The Borrowers will not in any period of four (4) consecutive completed fiscal quarters make (i) any Distributions in such period in excess of 95% of Funds from Operations for such period, or (ii) any Distributions during any period when any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; provided, however, that the Borrowers may at all times make Distributions to the extent (after taking into account all available funds of Sovran from all other sources) required in order to enable Sovran to continue to qualify as a REIT; and provided further that subject to the requirements of Section 9.3(l), the Borrowers will not at any time during the term of this Agreement make Distributions in connection with the purchase, redemption or retirement of capital stock of such Borrower that exceed (x) $6,000,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal quarter, (y) $15,000,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year or (z) the sum of $50,000,000 plus an amount equal to 12 ½% of the Net Cash Proceeds received by Sovran resulting from the sale of any equity securities of Sovran in the aggregate during the term of this Credit Agreement.  Such repurchased capital stock of such Borrower shall be then held by such Borrower as treasury stock, reissued or cancelled.

                      (b)     Sovran will not, during any period when any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, make any Distributions in excess of the Distributions required to be made by Sovran in order to maintain its status as a REIT.

                      §9.8.      Employee Benefit Plans .  None of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any ERISA Affiliate will:

                      (a)     engage in any "prohibited transaction" within the meaning of §406 of ERISA or §4975 of the Code which could result in a material liability for any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries; or

                      (b)      [reserved]

                      (c)     fail to contribute to any Guaranteed Pension Plan to an extent which, or terminate any Guaranteed Pension Plan in a manner which, could result in the imposition of a lien or encumbrance on the assets of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries pursuant to Section 302(f) or Section 4068 of ERISA; or

                      (d)     amend any Guaranteed Pension Plan in circumstances requiring the posting of security pursuant to Section 307 of ERISA or Section 401(a)(29) of the Code; or

 
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                      (e)     permit or take any action which would result in the aggregate benefit liabilities (with the meaning of Section 4001 of ERISA) of all Guaranteed Pension Plans exceeding the value of the aggregate assets of such Plans, disregarding for this purpose the benefit liabilities and assets of any such Plan with assets in excess of benefit liabilities.

                      §9.9.      Fiscal Year; Nature of Business .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit the Guarantors or any of their respective Subsidiaries to, change the date of the end of its fiscal year from that set forth in §7.5.  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or any Subsidiary to, engage in any business, if, as a result, when taken as a whole, the general nature of the business of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries would be substantially changed from the general nature of the business of the Borrowers, the Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries on the date of this Credit Agreement.

                      §9.10.      Negative Pledge .  Except for Section 10.2 of the Note Purchase Agreement as in effect on the Restatement Date, from and after the Restatement Date, neither any Borrower nor any Guarantor will, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, enter into any agreement containing any provision prohibiting the creation or assumption of any Lien upon its properties (other than prohibitions on liens for particular assets (other than an Unencumbered Property) set forth in a security instrument in connection with Indebtedness for such assets and the granting or effect of such liens does not otherwise constitute a Default or Event of Default), revenues or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or restricting the ability of the Borrowers or the Guarantors to amend or modify this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document.

                      §9.11.      Transactions with Affiliates .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Guarantor or any Subsidiary to, enter into, directly or indirectly, any transaction or group of related transactions (including, without limitation, the purchase, lease, sale or exchange of properties of any kind or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate (other than the Borrower or a Guarantor), except in the ordinary course and pursuant to the reasonable requirements of such Borrower's, Guarantor's or such Subsidiary's business and upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to such Borrower, Guarantor or such Subsidiary than would be obtainable in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a Person not an Affiliate.

                      §9.12.      Terrorism Sanctions Regulations .  The Borrowers will not, and will not permit any Controlled Entity to (i) become a Blocked Person or (ii) have any investments in, or knowingly (as such term is defined in Section 101(6) of CISADA) engage in any dealings or transactions with, any Blocked Person.

            §10.      FINANCIAL COVENANTS OF THE BORROWERS .  Each of the Borrowers covenants and agrees that, so long as any Loan, Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit or Note is outstanding or the Lenders have any obligation to make any Loans or the Administrative Agent has any obligation to issue, extend or renew any Letters of Credit:

                      §10.1.      Leverage Ratio .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the Leverage Ratio to exceed 60%.

 
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                      §10.2.      Priority Debt .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Priority Debt to exceed 25% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.3.      Tangible Net Worth .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or any other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Consolidated Tangible Net Worth to be less than the sum of (a) $600,000,000, plus (b) 80% of the sum of (i) the Net Cash Proceeds received by Sovran in connection with any offering of stock in Sovran and (ii) the aggregate value of operating units issued by SALP in connection with asset or stock acquisitions (valued at the time of issuance by reference to the terms of the agreement pursuant to which such units are issued), in each case after the Restatement Date and on or prior to the date such determination of Consolidated Tangible Net Worth is made.

                      §10.4.      Debt Service Coverages .

                      (a)      Debt Service Coverage .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than two (2) times the difference between Consolidated Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends for such period.

                      (b)      Fixed Charge Coverage .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than (i) one and three quarters (1.75) times (ii) Consolidated Fixed Charges for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters.

                      §10.5.      Unimproved Land .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the book value of Unimproved Land to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.6.      Construction-in-Process .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the aggregate Budgeted Project Costs of all Construction-in-Process to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.7.      Promissory Notes .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the book value of Indebtedness of third parties to the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries or the pro-rata share allocable to Partially-Owned Entities for borrowed money or other cash or cash equivalents, whether secured or unsecured, to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.8.      Unimproved Land, Construction-in-Process and Notes .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit (a) the sum of (i) the book value of Unimproved Land, plus (ii) the aggregate Budgeted Project Costs of all Construction-in-Process, plus (iii) the book value of Indebtedness of third parties to the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries or the pro-rata share allocable to Partially-Owned Entities for borrowed money or other cash or cash equivalents, whether secured or unsecured, to exceed (b)

 
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20% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.9.      Joint Venture Ownership Interest .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Joint Venture Ownership Interest Value to exceed 20% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.10.      Unhedged Variable Rate Debt .  As at the end of any two consecutive fiscal quarters and any other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the value of Unhedged Variable Rate Debt to exceed 30% of Gross Asset Value.

                      §10.11.      Unsecured Indebtedness .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit Consolidated Unsecured Indebtedness to exceed 60% of aggregate Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value for all Unencumbered Properties.  For purposes of this calculation, to the extent that the aggregate Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value attributable to Unencumbered Properties subject to Ground Leases exceeds 10% of the Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value for all Unencumbered Properties, such excess shall be excluded.

                      §10.12.      Unencumbered Property Debt Service Coverage .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Borrowers shall not permit the aggregate Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for all Unencumbered Properties for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than two (2) times Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges. For purposes of this calculation, to the extent that the aggregate Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI attributable to Unencumbered Properties subject to Ground Leases exceeds 10% of the Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for all Unencumbered Properties, such excess shall be excluded.

                      §10.13.      Covenant Calculations .

                                      (a)     For purposes of the calculations to be made pursuant to §§10.1-10.12 (and the defined terms relevant thereto, including, without limitation, those relating to "fixed charges" or "debt service"), references to Indebtedness or liabilities of the Borrowers shall mean Indebtedness or liabilities (including, without limitation, Consolidated Total Liabilities) of the Borrowers, plus (but without double-counting):

 
                                  (i)     all Indebtedness or liabilities of the Operating Subsidiaries, the Guarantors and any other wholly-owned Subsidiary (excluding any such Indebtedness or liabilities owed to the Borrowers or any Guarantor),
 
 
                                  (ii)     all Indebtedness or liabilities of each Partially-Owned Entity (including Capitalized Leases), but only to the extent, if any, that said Indebtedness or liability (or a portion thereof) is Recourse to any of the Borrowers, the Guarantors or their respective Subsidiaries or any of their respective assets (other than their respective interests in such Partially-Owned Entity), and
 
 
                                  (iii)     Indebtedness or liabilities of each Partially-Owned Entity to the extent of the pro-rata share of such Indebtedness or liability allocable to any of the Borrowers, the Guarantors or their respective Subsidiaries, if the Indebtedness or liability of such Partially-Owned Entity (or a portion thereof) is Without Recourse to such Person or its assets (other than its interest in such Partially-Owned Entity).

                                      (b)     For purposes of §10 hereof, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI (and all defined terms and calculations using such terms) shall be adjusted to (i) deduct the actual results of any Real Estate disposed of by a Borrower, a Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries during the relevant fiscal period, and (ii) include the pro forma results of any Real Estate acquired by a Borrower, a Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries during the relevant fiscal period, with such pro forma results being calculated by (x) using the Borrowers' pro forma projections for such acquired property, subject to the Administrative Agent's reasonable approval, if such property has been owned by a Borrower, a Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries for less than one complete fiscal quarter or (y) using the actual results for such acquired property and adjusting such results for the appropriate period of time required by the applicable financial covenant, if such property has been owned by a Borrower, a Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries for at least one complete fiscal quarter.

                                      (c)     For purposes of §§10.1-10.12 hereof, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (and the defined terms and calculations using such term) shall be adjusted, to the extent applicable, to include the pro rata share of results attributable to the Borrowers from unconsolidated Subsidiaries of the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries and from unconsolidated Partially-Owned Entities.

                                      (d)     For purposes of the calculations to be made pursuant to §§10.1-10.12 (and the defined terms relevant thereto, including, without limitation, those relating to "fixed charges" or "debt service"), any election to measure an item of Indebtedness using fair value (as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 or any similar accounting standard) shall be disregarded and such determination shall be made instead using the par value of such Indebtedness.

            §11.      CONDITIONS TO THE RESTATEMENT DATE .  The obligations of the Lenders to make the Term Loan and the initial Revolving Credit Loans, and the Administrative Agent to issue any Letters of Credit, shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:

                        §11.1.      Loan Documents .  Each of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, an amendment to the Intercreditor Agreement to reflect the issuance of, and to include the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of the Restatement Date) shall have been duly executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto and shall be in full force and effect.

                        §11.2.      Certified Copies of Organization Documents .  The Administrative Agent shall have received from each Borrower, Holdings and each Subsidiary Guarantor a copy,

 
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certified as of the Restatement Date by a duly authorized officer of such Person (or its general partner, in the case of SALP), to be true and complete, of each of its certificate of limited partnership, agreement of limited partnership, incorporation documents, by-laws, and/or other organizational documents as in effect on the Restatement Date, along with any other organization documents of any Borrower (and its general partner, in the case of SALP), Holdings or a Subsidiary Guarantor, as the case may be, and each as in effect on the date of such certification.

                        §11.3.      Resolutions .  All action on the part of the Borrowers, Holdings and the Subsidiary Guarantors necessary for the valid execution, delivery and performance by the Borrowers and Holdings of this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which any of them is or is to become a party shall have been duly and effectively taken, and evidence thereof satisfactory to the Lenders shall have been provided to the Administrative Agent.

                        §11.4.      Incumbency Certificate; Authorized Signers .  The Administrative Agent shall have received from each of the Borrowers, Holdings and the Subsidiary Guarantors an incumbency certificate, dated as of the Restatement Date, signed by a duly authorized officer such Person and giving the name of each individual who shall be authorized:  (a) to sign, in the name and on behalf of such Person, each of the Loan Documents to which such Person is or is to become a party; (b) in the case of the Borrower Representative, to make Completed Revolving Credit Loan Requests and Conversion Requests on behalf of the Borrowers; and (c) in the case of the Borrower Representative, to give notices and to take other action on behalf of the Borrowers and the Guarantors under the Loan Documents.

                        §11.5.      Note Purchase Agreement .  The Administrative Agent shall have received a copy of each fully executed Note Purchase Agreement certified as true, correct and complete by a duly authorized officer of the Borrower Representative.

                        §11.6.      Certificates of Insurance .  The Administrative Agent shall have received (a) current certificates of insurance as to all of the insurance maintained by each Borrower and their respective Subsidiaries on the Real Estate (including flood insurance if necessary) from the insurer or an independent insurance broker, identifying insurers, types of insurance, insurance limits, and policy terms; and (b) such further information and certificates from the Borrowers, their insurers and insurance brokers as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.

                        §11.7.      Intentionally Omitted .

                        §11.8.      Opinion of Counsel Concerning Organization and Loan Documents .  Each of the Lenders and the Agents shall have received favorable opinions addressed to the Lenders and the Agents in form and substance satisfactory to the Lenders and the Agents from Phillips Lytle LLP, as counsel to the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries with respect to New York law and certain matters of Delaware corporate law and Maryland corporate law.

                        §11.9.      Tax and Securities Law Compliance .  Each of the Lenders and the Agents shall also have received from Phillips Lytle LLP, as counsel to the Borrowers, a favorable opinion addressed to the Lenders and the Agents, in form and substance satisfactory to each of the Lenders and the Agents, with respect to the qualification of Sovran as a REIT and

 
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certain other tax and securities laws matters.

                        §11.10.    Guaranties .  Each of the Guaranties to be executed and delivered on the Restatement Date shall have been duly executed and delivered by the Guarantor thereunder.

                        §11.11.    Certifications from Government Officials .  The Administrative Agent shall have received certifications from government officials evidencing the legal existence, good standing and foreign qualification of each Borrower and each Guarantor, along with a certified copy of the certificate of limited partnership, certificate of incorporation or other comparable organizational document of each Borrower and each Guarantor, all as of the most recent practicable date.

                        §11.12.    Proceedings and Documents .  All proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents and all other documents incident thereto shall be satisfactory in form and substance to each of the Lenders and to the Administrative Agent's counsel, and the Administrative Agent, each of the Lenders and such counsel shall have received all information and such counterpart originals or certified or other copies of such documents as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.

                        §11.13.    Fees .  The Borrowers shall have paid to the Administrative Agent, for the accounts of the Lenders or for its own account, as applicable, all of the fees and expenses that are due and payable as of the Restatement Date in accordance with this Credit Agreement and the Fee Letter.

                        §11.14.    Compliance Certificate .  The Borrowers shall have delivered a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit D-7 hereto evidencing compliance with the covenants set forth in §10 hereof after giving pro forma effect to the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement.

                        §11.15.    Existing Indebtedness .  The existing of record indebtedness of the Borrowers under the Existing Credit Agreement shall have been reallocated with the proceeds of the Initial Term Loan and the initial Revolving Credit Loan.

                        §11.16.    Subsequent Guarantors .  As a condition to the effectiveness of any subsequent Guaranty, each subsequent Guarantor shall deliver such documents, agreements, instruments and opinions as the Administrative Agent shall require as to such Guarantor and the Unencumbered Property owned by such Guarantor that are analogous to the deliveries made by the Guarantors as of the Restatement Date pursuant to §11.2 through §11.8, §11.10 and §11.11.

                        §11.17.    No Material Adverse Effect .  Since December 31, 2010, there shall not have occurred or become known to the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders any event, condition, change, circumstance, effect or state of facts that, individually or in the aggregate has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 
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                        §11.18.    Other Information .  The Administrative Agent shall have received such other documents, agreements and instruments as the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders may reasonably request.

            §12.      CONDITIONS TO ALL BORROWINGS .  The obligations of the Lenders to make any Loan, including the Revolving Credit Loan and the Term Loans, and of the Administrative Agent to issue, extend or renew any Letter of Credit, in each case whether on or after the Restatement Date, shall also be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:

                        §12.1.      Representations True; No Event of Default; Compliance Certificate .  Each of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and the Guarantors contained in this Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents or in any document or instrument delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Credit Agreement shall be true as of the date as of which they were made and shall also be true at and as of the time of the making of each Loan or the issuance, extension or renewal of such Letter of Credit, with the same effect as if made at and as of that time (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate expressly to an earlier date); and no Default or Event of Default under this Credit Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of any Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request, Completed Delayed Draw Term Loan Request or on the Drawdown Date of any Loan or on the date of the issuance, extension or renewal of such Letter of Credit.  The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of the Borrowers signed by an authorized officer of the Borrower Representative as provided in §2.4(d)(iii) or §3.3(d)(iii), as the case may be.

                        §12.2.      No Legal Impediment .  No change shall have occurred in any law or regulations thereunder or interpretations thereof that in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent or any Lender would make it illegal for any Lender to make such Loan or to participate in the issuance, extension or renewal of such Letter of Credit.

                        §12.3.      Governmental Regulation .  Each Lender shall have received such statements in substance and form reasonably satisfactory to such Lender as such Lender shall require for the purpose of compliance with any applicable regulations of the Comptroller of the Currency or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

            §13.      EVENTS OF DEFAULT; ACCELERATION; ETC.

                        §13.1.      Events of Default and Acceleration .  If any of the following events ("Events of Default") shall occur:

                                      (a)     the Borrowers shall fail to pay any principal of the Loans or any Reimbursement Obligation when the same shall become due and payable, whether at the stated date of maturity or any accelerated date of maturity or at any other date fixed for payment (including, without limitation, amounts due under §2.7 and §3.8);

                                      (b)     the Borrowers shall fail to pay any interest on the Loans, or any other sums due hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents (including, without

 
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limitation, amounts due under §8.17) when the same shall become due and payable, whether at the stated date of maturity or any accelerated date of maturity or at any other date fixed for payment, and such failure continues for five (5) days;

                                      (c)     any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall fail to comply with any of their respective covenants contained in §§8.1, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.12, 8.21, 8.22, 8.23, 9 or 10;

                                      (d)     any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall fail to perform any other term, covenant or agreement contained herein or in any other Loan Document (other than those specified elsewhere in this §13) and such failure continues for thirty (30) days;

                                      (e)     any representation or warranty of any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries in this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or in any other document or instrument delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Credit Agreement shall prove to have been false in any material respect upon the date when made or deemed to have been made or repeated;

                                      (f)     any Borrower or any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall (i) fail to pay at maturity, or within any applicable period of grace, any obligation for borrowed money or credit received or in respect of any Capitalized Leases (x) in respect of any Recourse obligations or credit or (y) in respect of any Without Recourse obligations or credit which total in an aggregate amount in excess of $7,500,000; or (ii) fail to observe or perform any material term, covenant or agreement contained in any agreement by which it is bound, evidencing or securing borrowed money or credit received or in respect of any Capitalized Leases (x) in respect of any Recourse obligations or credit or (y) in respect of any Without Recourse obligations or credit in an aggregate amount in excess of $7,500,000, in either case for such period of time (after the giving of appropriate notice if required) as would permit the holder or holders thereof or of any obligations issued thereunder to accelerate the maturity thereof, or an "Event of Default" shall occur and be continuing under the Note Purchase Agreement that permits acceleration; or (iii) default in any payment obligation under a Hedge Agreement, and such default shall continue after any applicable grace period contained in such Hedge Agreement or any other agreement or instrument relating thereto or (iv) becomes obligated to purchase or repay Indebtedness (other than the Obligations) before its regular maturity or before its regularly scheduled dates of payment in an aggregate principal amount of at least $7,500,000, as a consequence of the occurrence or continuation of any event or condition (other than the passage of time or the right of the holder of Indebtedness to convert such Indebtedness into equity interests or the exercise by either Borrower or any Subsidiary of a contractual right to prepay such Indebtedness) or (iv) any event shall occur which results in a demand to SALP from any Joint Venture Lender for any single payment (or group of related payments) under any Locke Indemnity Agreement which exceeds $1,000,000.

                                      (f)     any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or admit in writing its inability to pay or generally fail to pay its debts as they mature or become due, or shall petition or apply for the

 
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appointment of a trustee or other custodian, liquidator or receiver of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries or of any substantial part of the properties or assets of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries or shall commence any case or other proceeding relating to any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation or similar law of any jurisdiction, now or hereafter in effect, or shall take any action to authorize or in furtherance of any of the foregoing, or if any such petition or application shall be filed or any such case or other proceeding shall be commenced against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries and (i) any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries shall indicate its approval thereof, consent thereto or acquiescence therein or (ii) any such petition, application, case or other proceeding shall continue undismissed, or unstayed and in effect, for a period of sixty (60) days;

                                      (h)     a decree or order is entered appointing any trustee, custodian, liquidator or receiver or adjudicating any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries bankrupt or insolvent, or approving a petition in any such case or other proceeding, or a decree or order for relief is entered in respect of any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries in an involuntary case under federal bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter constituted;

                                      (i)     there shall remain in force, undischarged, unsatisfied and unstayed, for more than thirty (30) days, whether or not consecutive, any uninsured final judgment against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries that, with other outstanding uninsured final judgments, undischarged, unsatisfied and unstayed, against any Borrower, any Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries exceeds in the aggregate $1,000,000;

                                      (j)     any of the Loan Documents or any material provision of any Loan Documents shall be cancelled, terminated, revoked or rescinded otherwise than in accordance with the terms thereof or with the express prior written agreement, consent or approval of the Required Lenders (or all Lenders if required under §26), or any Guaranty shall be cancelled, terminated, revoked or rescinded at any time or for any reason whatsoever, or any action at law, suit or in equity or other legal proceeding to make unenforceable, cancel, revoke or rescind any of the Loan Documents shall be commenced by or on behalf of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor or any of its Subsidiaries, or any court or any other governmental or regulatory authority or agency of competent jurisdiction shall make a determination that, or issue a judgment, order, decree or ruling to the effect that, any one or more of the Loan Documents is illegal, invalid or unenforceable as to any material terms thereof;

                                      (k)     any "Event of Default" or default (after notice and expiration of any period of grace, to the extent provided, and if none is specifically provided, then for a period of thirty (30) days after notice), as defined or provided in any of the other Loan Documents, shall occur and be continuing;

                                      (l)     any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate incurs any liability to the PBGC or a Guaranteed Pension Plan pursuant to Title IV of ERISA in an aggregate amount exceeding $500,000, or any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is assessed withdrawal liability

 
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pursuant to Title IV of ERISA by a Multiemployer Plan requiring aggregate annual payments exceeding $500,000, or any of the following occurs with respect to a Guaranteed Pension Plan:  (i) an ERISA Reportable Event, or a failure to make a required installment or other payment (within the meaning of Section 302 and Section 303 of ERISA), provided that the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion that such event (A) could be expected to result in liability of any Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries to the PBGC or such Guaranteed Pension Plan in an aggregate amount exceeding $500,000, and (B) could constitute grounds for the termination of such Guaranteed Pension Plan by the PBGC, for the appointment by the appropriate United States District Court of a trustee to administer such Guaranteed Pension Plan or for the imposition of a lien in favor of such Guaranteed Pension Plan; or (ii) the appointment by a United States District Court of a trustee to administer such Guaranteed Pension Plan; or (iii) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate such Guaranteed Pension Plan; or

                                      (m)      (i) any person or group of persons (within the meaning of Sections 13 or 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) shall have acquired beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under said Act) of (a) 20% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sovran, or (b) 33% or more in the aggregate of the outstanding limited partnership interests of SALP (other than by Sovran and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries); (ii) Holdings ceasing to be the sole general partner and sole investment manager of SALP; (iii) Sovran and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries cease to beneficially own 100% of the capital stock of Holdings; or (iv) during any period of twelve consecutive calendar months, individuals who were directors of Sovran on the first day of such period (together with directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by Sovran's stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors on the Restatement Date or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) shall cease to constitute a majority of the board of directors of Sovran;

then, and in any such event, so long as the same may be continuing, the Administrative Agent may, and upon the request of the Required Lenders shall, by notice in writing to the Borrowers, declare all amounts owing with respect to this Credit Agreement, the Notes and the other Loan Documents to be, and they shall thereupon forthwith become, immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Borrower and each Guarantor; provided that in the event of any Event of Default specified in §13.1(g) or §13.1(h), all such amounts shall become immediately due and payable automatically and without any requirement of notice from any of the Lenders or the Administrative Agent or action by the Lenders or the Administrative Agent.

                      §13.2.      Termination of Commitments .  If any one or more Events of Default specified in §13.1(g) or §13.1(h) shall occur, any unused portion of the Commitments hereunder shall forthwith terminate and the Lenders shall be relieved of all obligations to make Loans to the Borrowers.  If any other Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, whether or not the Lenders shall have accelerated the maturity of the Loans pursuant to §13.1, the Administrative Agent may, and upon the request of the Required Lenders shall, by notice to the Borrowers, terminate the unused portion of the credit hereunder, and upon such notice being

 
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given such unused portion of the credit hereunder shall terminate immediately and each of the Lenders shall be relieved of all further obligations to make Loans.  No such termination of the credit hereunder shall relieve any Borrower or any Guarantor of any of the Obligations or any of its existing obligations to the Lenders arising under other agreements or instruments.

                      §13.3.      Remedies .  In the event that one or more Events of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, whether or not the Lenders shall have accelerated the maturity of the Loans pursuant to §13.1, the Required Lenders if owed any Obligations may direct the Administrative Agent to proceed to protect and enforce the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders under this Credit Agreement, the Notes, any or all of the other Loan Documents or under applicable law by suit in equity, action at law or other appropriate proceeding (including for the specific performance of any covenant or agreement contained in this Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any instrument pursuant to which the Obligations are evidenced and the obtaining of the appointment of a receiver) and, if any amount shall have become due, by declaration or otherwise, proceed to enforce the payment thereof or any other legal or equitable right or remedy of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders under the Loan Documents or applicable law.  No remedy herein conferred upon the Lenders or the Administrative Agent or the holder of any Note or purchaser of any Letter of Credit Participation is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or any other provision of law.

                      §13.4.      Distribution of Proceeds .  In the event that, following the occurrence or during the continuance of any Default or Event of Default, the Administrative Agent or any Lender, as the case may be, receives any monies from the Borrowers or in connection with the enforcement of any the Guaranties, such monies shall be distributed for application as follows:

                                     (a)     First, to the payment of, or (as the case may be) the reimbursement of the Administrative Agent for or in respect of all reasonable costs, expenses, disbursements and losses which shall have been incurred or sustained by the Administrative Agent in connection with the collection of such monies by the Administrative Agent, for the exercise, protection or enforcement by the Administrative Agent of all or any of the rights, remedies, powers and privileges of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders under this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or in support of any provision of adequate indemnity to the Administrative Agent against any taxes or liens which by law shall have, or may have, priority over the rights of the Administrative Agent to such monies;

                                     (b)     Second, to all other Obligations in such order or preference as the Required Lenders may determine; provided , however , that (i) distributions shall be made (A)  pari passu among Obligations with respect to the Administrative Agent's Administration Fee payable pursuant to §4.1 and all other Obligations and (B) with respect to each type of Obligation owing to the Lenders, such as interest, principal, fees and expenses, among the Lenders pro rata, and (ii) the Administrative Agent may in its discretion make proper allowance to take into account any Obligations not then due and payable;

 
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                                     (c)     Third, the excess, if any, shall be returned to the Borrowers or to such other Persons as are entitled thereto.

            §14.      SET OFF .  Borrowers and each Guarantor hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, a continuing lien, security interest and right of setoff as security for all liabilities and obligations to the Lenders, whether now existing or hereafter arising, upon and against all deposits, credits, collateral and property, now or hereafter in the possession, custody, safekeeping or control of the Administrative Agent or any entity under the control of M&T Bank and its successors and assigns or in transit to any of them.  Without demand or notice to the extent permitted by applicable law, during the continuance of any Event of Default, any deposits (general or specific, time or demand, provisional or final, regardless of currency, maturity, or the branch at which such deposits are held, but specifically excluding tenant security deposits, other fiduciary accounts and other segregated escrow accounts required to be maintained by any of the Borrowers for the benefit of any third party) or other sums credited by or due from any of the Lenders to any of the Borrowers or any other property of any of the Borrowers in the possession of the Administrative Agent or a Lender may be applied to or set off against the payment of the Obligations.  ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS OR REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER COLLATERAL WHICH SECURES THE LOANS, PRIOR TO EXERCISING ITS RIGHT OF SETOFF WITH RESPECT TO SUCH DEPOSITS, CREDITS OR OTHER PROPERTY OF ANY BORROWER OR GUARANTOR, ARE HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVED.  Each of the Lenders agrees with each other Lender that (a) if pursuant to any agreement between such Lender and any Borrower (other than this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document), an amount to be set off is to be applied to Indebtedness of any Borrower to such Lender, other than with respect to the Obligations, such amount shall be applied ratably to such other Indebtedness and to the Obligations, and (b) if such Lender shall receive from any Borrower, whether by voluntary payment, exercise of the right of setoff, counterclaim, cross action, enforcement of the Obligations by proceedings against such Borrower at law or in equity or by proof thereof in bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, receivership or similar proceedings, or otherwise, and shall retain and apply to the payment of the Note or Notes held by such Lender any amount in excess of its ratable portion of the payments received by all of the Lenders with respect to the Notes held by, and Reimbursement Obligations owed to, all of the Lenders, such Lender will make such disposition and arrangements with the other Lenders with respect to such excess, either by way of distribution, pro tanto assignment of claims, subrogation or otherwise, as shall result in each Lender receiving in respect of the Notes held by it or Reimbursement Obligations owed it, its proportionate payment as contemplated by this Credit Agreement; provided that if all or any part of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from such Lender, such disposition and arrangements shall be rescinded and the amount restored to the extent of such recovery, but without interest.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Lender shall exercise a right of setoff if such exercise would limit or prevent the exercise of any other remedy or other recourse against any Borrower.

 
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            §15.      THE AGENTS .

                       §15.1.      Authorization .  (a)  The Administrative Agent is authorized to take such action on behalf of each of the Lenders and to exercise all such powers as are hereunder and under any of the other Loan Documents and any related documents delegated to the Administrative Agent, together with such powers as are reasonably incident thereto, including, without limitation, to enter into the Intercreditor Agreement as agent for the Lenders (to which the Lenders agree to be bound), provided that no duties or responsibilities not expressly assumed herein or therein shall be implied to have been assumed by the Administrative Agent.  The relationship between the Administrative Agent and the Lenders is and shall be that of agent and principal only, and nothing contained in this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents shall be construed to constitute the Administrative Agent as a trustee or fiduciary for any Lender.

                                    (b)     Each Borrower and each Guarantor, without further inquiry or investigation, shall, and is hereby authorized by the Lenders to, assume that all actions taken by the Administrative Agent hereunder and in connection with or under the Loan Documents are duly authorized by the Lenders.  The Lenders shall notify the Borrowers of any successor to Administrative Agent by a writing signed by Required Lenders, which successor shall be reasonably acceptable to the Borrowers so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

                      §15.2.      Employees and Agents .  The Administrative Agent may exercise its powers and execute its duties by or through employees or agents and shall be entitled to take, and to rely on, advice of counsel concerning all matters pertaining to its rights and duties under this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.  The Administrative Agent may utilize the services of such Persons as the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion may reasonably determine, and all reasonable fees and expenses of any such Persons shall be paid by the Borrowers if so provided in §16 hereof.

                      §15.3.      No Liability .  Neither the Administrative Agent, nor any of its shareholders, directors, officers or employees nor any other Person assisting them in their duties nor any agent or employee thereof, shall be liable for any waiver, consent or approval given or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in good faith by it or them hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, or in connection herewith or therewith, or be responsible for the consequences of any oversight or error of judgment whatsoever, except that the Administrative Agent may be liable for losses due to its willful misconduct or gross negligence.

                      §15.4.      No Representations .  The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the execution or validity or enforceability of this Credit Agreement, the Notes, or any of the other Loan Documents or for the validity, enforceability or collectability of any such amounts owing with respect to the Notes, or for any recitals or statements, warranties or representations made herein or in any of the other Loan Documents or in any certificate or instrument hereafter furnished to it by or on behalf of any Guarantor or any Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries, or be bound to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or agreements in this Credit Agreement or the other Loan

 
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Documents.  The Administrative Agent shall not be bound to ascertain whether any notice, consent, waiver or request delivered to it by any Borrower or any Guarantor or any holder of any of the Notes shall have been duly authorized or is true, accurate and complete.  The Administrative Agent has not made nor does it now make any representations or warranties, express or implied, nor does it assume any liability to the Lenders, with respect to the credit worthiness or financial condition of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor or any of the Subsidiaries or any tenant under a Lease or any other entity.  Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender, and based upon such information and documents as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Credit Agreement.

                      §15.5.      Payments .

                                    (a)     A payment by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent hereunder or any of the other Loan Documents for the account of any Lender shall constitute a payment to such Lender.  The Administrative Agent agrees to distribute to each Lender such Lender's pro rata share of payments received by the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders, as provided herein or in any of the other Loan Documents.  All such payments shall be made on the date received, if before 1:00 p.m., and if after 1:00 p.m., on the next Business Day.  If payment is not made on the day received, interest thereon at the overnight federal funds effective rate shall be paid pro rata to the Lenders.

                                    (b)     If in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent the distribution of any amount received by it in such capacity hereunder, under the Notes or under any of the other Loan Documents might involve it in material liability, it may refrain from making distribution until its right to make distribution shall have been adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that interest thereon at the overnight federal funds effective rate shall be paid pro rata to the Lenders.  If a court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge that any amount received and distributed by the Administrative Agent is to be repaid, each Person to whom any such distribution shall have been made shall either repay to the Administrative Agent its proportionate share of the amount so adjudged to be repaid or shall pay over the same in such manner and to such Persons as shall be determined by such court.

                      §15.6.      Holders of Notes .  As provided in §19.3, the Administrative Agent may deem and treat the payee of any Notes or the purchaser of any Letter of Credit Participation as the absolute owner or purchaser thereof for all purposes hereof until it shall have been furnished in writing with a different name by such payee or by a subsequent holder, assignee or transferee.

                      §15.7.      Indemnity .  The Lenders ratably and severally agree hereby to indemnify and hold harmless each Agent and its Affiliates from and against any and all claims, actions and suits (whether groundless or otherwise), losses, damages, costs, expenses (including any expenses for which such Agent has not been reimbursed by the Borrowers as required by §16), and liabilities of every nature and character arising out of or related to this Credit Agreement, the Notes, or any of the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated or evidenced hereby or thereby, or such Agent's or any Affiliate's actions taken hereunder or thereunder, except to the extent that any of the same shall be directly caused by such Agent's or any Affiliate's willful

 
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misconduct or gross negligence.  Nothing in this §15.7 shall limit any indemnification obligations of the Borrowers hereunder.

                      §15.8.      Agents as Lenders .  In its individual capacity as a Lender, M&T Bank shall have the same obligations and the same rights, powers and privileges in respect to its Commitments and the Loans made by it, and as the holder of any of the Notes and as the purchaser of any Letter of Credit Participations, as it would have were it not also an Agent.

                      §15.9.      Notification of Defaults and Events of Default .  Each Lender hereby agrees that, upon learning of the existence of a default, Default or an Event of Default, it shall (to the extent notice has not previously been provided) promptly notify the Administrative Agent thereof.  The Administrative Agent hereby agrees that upon receipt of any notice under this §15.9 it shall promptly notify the other Lenders of the existence of such default, Default or Event of Default.

                      §15.10.    Duties in the Case of Enforcement .  In case one or more Events of Default have occurred and shall be continuing, and whether or not acceleration of the Obligations shall have occurred, the Administrative Agent shall, if (a) so requested by the Required Lenders and (b) the Lenders have provided to the Administrative Agent such additional indemnities and assurances against expenses and liabilities as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, proceed to enforce the provisions of this Credit Agreement and exercise all or any such other legal and equitable and other rights or remedies as it may have in respect of enforcement of the Lenders' rights against the Borrowers and the Guarantors under this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.  The Required Lenders may direct the Administrative Agent in writing as to the method and the extent (other than when such direction requires Unanimous Lender Approval under §26) of any such enforcement, the Lenders (including any Lender which is not one of the Required Lenders) hereby agreeing to ratably and severally indemnify and hold the Administrative Agent harmless from all liabilities incurred in respect of all actions taken or omitted in accordance with such directions, provided that the Administrative Agent need not comply with any such direction to the extent that the Administrative Agent reasonably believes the Administrative Agent's compliance with such direction to be unlawful or commercially unreasonable in any applicable jurisdiction.

                      §15.11.    Successor Agents .  M&T Bank, or any successor Administrative Agent, may resign as Administrative Agent at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Lenders and to the Borrowers.  In addition, the Required Lenders may remove the Administrative Agent in the event of the Administrative Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.  Any such resignation or removal shall be effective upon appointment and acceptance of a successor Administrative Agent, as hereinafter provided.  Upon any such resignation or removal, the Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor Administrative Agent, which is a Lender under this Credit Agreement, provided that so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing the Borrowers shall have the right to approve any successor Administrative Agent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.  If, in the case of a resignation by the Administrative Agent, no successor Administrative Agent shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and approved by the Borrowers, if applicable, and shall have accepted such appointment, within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent's

 
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giving of notice of resignation, then the retiring Administrative Agent may, on behalf of the Lenders, appoint any one of the other Lenders as a successor Administrative Agent.  Upon the acceptance of any appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder by a successor Administrative Agent, such successor Administrative Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring or removed Administrative Agent, and the retiring or removed Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all further duties and obligations as Administrative Agent under this Credit Agreement.  After any Administrative Agent's resignation or removal hereunder as Administrative Agent, the provisions of this §15 shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was Administrative Agent under this Credit Agreement.

                      §15.12.    Notices .  Any notices or other information required hereunder to be provided to the Administrative Agent which the Administrative Agent is required hereunder to provide to the Lenders, shall be forwarded by the Administrative Agent to each of the Lenders on the same day (if practicable) and, in any case, on the next Business Day following the Administrative Agent's receipt thereof.

                      §15.13.    Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim .

                                    (a)     In case of the pendency of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial, administrative or like proceeding or any assignment for the benefit of creditors relative to the Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation or Unpaid Reimbursement Obligation shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on the Borrowers) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding, under any such assignment or otherwise:

 
                   (i)     to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations or Unpaid Reimbursement Obligations and all other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders and the Administrative Agent under §§2.3, 3.3, 4.1, 5.10, and 16) allowed in such proceeding or under any such assignment; and
 
 
                   (ii)     for itself and for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same in accordance with the provisions of this Credit Agreement.


 
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                                    (b)     Any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such proceeding or under any such assignment is hereby authorized by each Lender to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, in the event that the Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Lenders, nevertheless to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Administrative Agent and its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Administrative Agent under §§2.3, 3.3, 4.1, 5.10, and 16.

                                    (c)     Nothing contained herein shall authorize the Administrative Agent to consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations owed to such Lender or the rights of any Lender or to authorize the Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender in any such proceeding or under any such assignment.

            §16.      EXPENSES .  The Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay (a) the reasonable costs of producing and reproducing this Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents and the other agreements and instruments mentioned herein, (b) the reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of the Administrative Agent's outside counsel, any local counsel or internal counsel to the Administrative Agent incurred in connection with the preparation, administration or interpretation of the Loan Documents and other instruments mentioned herein, each closing hereunder, and amendments, modifications, approvals, consents or waivers hereto or hereunder, (c) the reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of the Administrative Agent incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, administration or interpretation of the Loan Documents and other instruments mentioned herein (including, without limitation, the Letters of Credit), any amendments, modifications, approvals, consents or waivers hereto or hereunder, or the cancellation of any Loan Document upon payment in full in cash of all of the Obligations or pursuant to any terms of such Loan Document for providing for such cancellation, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of the Administrative Agent's counsel in preparing the documentation, (d) the reasonable fees, costs, expenses and disbursements of each of the Agents and its Affiliates incurred in connection with the syndication and/or participations of the Loans, including, without limitation, costs of preparing syndication materials and photocopying costs, which syndication costs and expenses shall be payable by the Borrowers regardless of whether the Loans are ultimately syndicated, (e) all reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, which attorneys may be employees of any Lender or the Administrative Agent, and the fees and costs of appraisers, auditors, consultants, engineers, investment bankers, surveyors or other experts retained by any Lender or the Administrative Agent in connection with any such enforcement proceedings) incurred by any Lender or the Administrative Agent in connection with (i) the enforcement of or preservation of rights under any of the Loan Documents against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor or the administration thereof after the occurrence and during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default (including, without limitation, expenses incurred in any restructuring and/or "workout" of the Loans), and (ii) subject to the limitation set forth in §17 hereof, any litigation, proceeding or dispute whether arising hereunder or otherwise, in any way related to any Lender's or the Administrative Agent's relationship with any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor, (f) all reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of the

 
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Administrative Agent incurred in connection with UCC searches and (g) all costs incurred by the Administrative Agent in the future in connection with its inspection of the Unencumbered Properties after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default.  The covenants of this §16 shall survive payment or satisfaction of payment of amounts owing with respect to the Notes.

            §17.      INDEMNIFICATION .  The Borrowers jointly and severally agree to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Agents and Lenders and the shareholders, directors, agents, counsel, professional advisors, officers, subsidiaries and Affiliates of each of the Agents and Lenders (each group consisting of an Agent or a Lender and its respective shareholders, directors, agents, counsel, professional advisors, officers, subsidiaries and Affiliates being an "Indemnified Lender's Group") from and against any and all claims, actions and suits, whether groundless or otherwise, and from and against any and all liabilities, losses, settlement payments, obligations, damages and expenses of every nature and character, arising out of this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or which otherwise arise in connection with the financing, including, without limitation, (a) any actual or proposed use by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of the proceeds of any of the Loans, (b) any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor entering into or performing this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated by this Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or (c) pursuant to §8.17 hereof, in each case including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel and allocated costs of internal counsel incurred in connection with any such investigation, litigation or other proceeding, provided , however , that the Borrowers shall not be obligated under this §17 to indemnify any Person for liabilities to the extent arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Person or of any other Person in the Indemnified Lender's Group of which such Person is a member (but such indemnification shall continue to apply to all other Persons including all other Indemnified Lender's Groups).  Each Person to be indemnified under this §17 shall give the Borrowers notice of any claim as to which it is seeking indemnification under this §17 promptly after becoming aware of the same (which shall constitute notice for all Indemnified Lender's Groups), but such Person's failure to give prompt notice shall not affect the obligations of the Borrowers under this §17 unless such failure prejudices the legal rights of the Borrowers regarding such indemnity.  In litigation, or the preparation therefor, the Borrowers shall be entitled to select counsel reasonably acceptable to the Required Lenders, and the Lenders (as approved by the Required Lenders) shall be entitled to select their own supervisory counsel and, in addition to the foregoing indemnity, the Borrowers agree to pay promptly the reasonable fees and expenses of each such counsel if (i) in the reasonable opinion of the Agent, use of counsel of the Borrowers' choice could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, (ii) the Borrowers shall not have employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and the Lenders within a reasonable time after notice of the institution of any such litigation or proceeding or (iii) the Borrower Representative authorizes each Agent and Lender to employ separate counsel at the Borrowers' expense.  If and to the extent that the obligations of the Borrowers under this §17 are unenforceable for any reason, the Borrowers hereby agree to make the maximum contribution to the payment in satisfaction of such obligations which is permissible under applicable law.  The provisions of this §17 shall survive the repayment of the Loans and the termination of the obligations of the Lenders hereunder and shall continue in full force and effect as long as the possibility of any such claim,

 
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action, cause of action or suit exists.

            §18.      SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, ETC .  All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein, in the Notes, in any of the other Loan Documents or in any documents or other papers delivered by or on behalf of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor pursuant hereto shall be deemed to have been relied upon by the Lenders and the Agents, notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by any of them, and shall survive the making by the Lenders of any of the Loans, as herein contemplated, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as any Letter of Credit or any amount due under this Credit Agreement or the Notes or any of the other Loan Documents remains outstanding or any Lender has any obligation to make any Loans or the Administrative Agent has any obligation to issue, extend or renew any Letter of Credit, and for such further time as may be otherwise expressly specified in this Credit Agreement.  The indemnification obligations of the Borrowers provided herein and in the other Loan Documents shall survive the full repayment of amounts due and the termination of the obligations of the Lenders hereunder and thereunder to the extent provided herein and therein.  All statements contained in any certificate or other paper delivered to any Lender or Agent at any time by or on behalf of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Guarantor pursuant hereto or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall constitute representations and warranties by such Borrower or such Subsidiary or such Guarantor hereunder.

            §19.      ASSIGNMENT; PARTICIPATIONS: ETC.

                        §19.1.      Successors and Assigns Generally .  The provisions of this Credit Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that the Borrowers may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of their respective rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an Eligible Assignee in accordance with the provisions of §19.2, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of §19.4 or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of §19.6 (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void).  Nothing in this Credit Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in §19.4 and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and of their respective Affiliates) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Credit Agreement.

                        §19.2.      Assignments by Lenders .  Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more assignees (an "Assignee") all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it); provided that any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:

                                       (a)      Minimum Amounts .
 
                      (i)     in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender's Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and
 
 
                      (ii)     in any case not described in the immediately preceding subsection (i), the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the principal outstanding balance of the Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent or, if "Trade Date" is specified in the Assignment and Assumption, as of the Trade Date) shall not be less than $5,000,000 in the case of any assignment in respect of a Revolving Credit Commitment, or $1,000,000 in the case of any assignment in respect of a Term Loan, unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Default or Event of Default shall exist, the Borrowers otherwise consent (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

                                       (b)     Each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement with respect to the Loan or the Commitment assigned.

                                       (c)     No consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by clause (ii) of the immediately preceding subsection (a) and, in addition:

 
                      (i)     the consent of the Borrowers (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required unless (x) a Default or Event of Default shall exist at the time of such assignment or (y) such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund; provided that the Borrowers shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment unless the Borrower Representative shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within 5 Business Days after having received notice thereof; and
 
 
                      (ii)     the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for assignments in respect of (x) a Revolving Credit Commitment if such assignment is to a Person that is not already a Lender with a Revolving Credit Commitment, an Affiliate of such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender or (y) a Term Loan to a Person who is not a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund.

                                       (d)     No such assignment shall be made to the Borrowers, any of the Borrowers' Affiliates or Subsidiaries or any Defaulting Lender.

                                       (e)     No such assignment shall be made to a natural person.

 
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Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to §19.3, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption   and upon delivery to the Administrative Agent of a processing and recordation fee of $3,500, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Credit Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Credit Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Credit Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of §4.6, §16 and §17 and the other provisions of this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as provided in with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment.  Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Credit Agreement that does not comply with this paragraph shall be treated for purposes of this Credit Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with §19.4.

                      §19.3.      Register .  The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at the Administrative Agent's Head Office a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts of the Loans owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the "Register").  The entries in the Register shall be conclusive, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Credit Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary.  The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

                      §19.4.      Participations .  Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural person or the Borrowers or any Affiliate or Subsidiary of any Borrower) (each, a "Participant") in all or a portion of such Lender's rights and/or obligations under this Credit Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender's obligations under this Credit Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender's rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement.  Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Credit Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any  provision of this Credit Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of any Loan Document described in §26 that adversely affects such Participant.  Subject to §19.5, the Borrowers agree that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of §4.6 and §4.7 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to §19.7.  To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Participant also

 
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shall be entitled to the benefits of §14 as though it were a Lender, provided such Participant agrees to be subject to §14 as though it were a Lender.  Upon request from the Administrative Agent, a Lender shall notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative of the sale of any participation hereunder.

                      §19.5.      Limitation upon Participant Rights .  A Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under §4.6 and §4.7 than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such Participant, unless the sale of the participation to such Participant is made with the Borrowers' prior written consent.  A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of §4.2 unless the Borrower Representative is notified of the participation sold to such Participant and such Participant agrees, for the benefit of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, to comply with §4.2(c) as though it were a Lender.

                      §19.6.      Certain Pledges .  Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Credit Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

                      §19.7.      No Registration .  Each Lender agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, it will not make any assignment hereunder in any manner or under any circumstances that would require registration or qualification of, or filings in respect of, any Loan or Note under the Securities Act or any other securities laws of the United States of America or of any other jurisdiction.

                      §19.8.      Disclosure .  The Borrowers agree that, in addition to disclosures made in accordance with standard banking practices, any Lender may disclose information obtained by such Lender pursuant to this Credit Agreement to assignees or Participants and potential assignees or Participants hereunder; provided that such assignees or potential assignees shall be Eligible Assignees.  Any such disclosed information shall be treated by any assignee or Participant with the same standard of confidentiality set forth in §8.10 hereof.

                      §19.9.      Syndication .  The Borrowers acknowledge that the Administrative Agent intends, and shall have the right, by itself or through its Affiliates, to syndicate or enter into co-lending arrangements with respect to the Loans and the Total Revolving Credit Commitment pursuant to this §19, and the Borrowers agree to cooperate with the Administrative Agent's and its Affiliate's syndication and/or co-lending efforts, such cooperation to include, without limitation, the provision of information reasonably requested by potential syndicate members.

            §20.      NOTICES, ETC .  Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Credit Agreement, all notices and other communications made or required to be given pursuant to this Credit Agreement or the Notes or any Letter of Credit Applications shall be in writing and shall be delivered in hand, mailed by United States registered or certified first class mail, postage prepaid, sent by overnight courier, or sent by facsimile and confirmed by delivery via courier or

 
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postal service, addressed as follows:

                      (a)     if to any Borrower or any Guarantor, to the Borrower Representative at Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 6467 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, Attention:  Mr. David L. Rogers, Chief Financial Officer, with a copy to Phillips Lytle LLP, 3400 HSBC Center, Buffalo, New York 14203, Attention:  Raymond H. Seitz, or to such other address for notice as the Borrower Representative or any Guarantor shall have last furnished in writing to the Administrative Agent;

                      (b)     if to the Administrative Agent, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, 25 S. Charles Street, 12 th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, Attention:  Hugh Giorgio, or such other address for notice as the Administrative Agent shall have last furnished in writing to the Borrowers, with a copy to Paul M. Cushing, Esq., Alston & Bird LLP, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3424, or at such other address for notice as the Administrative Agent shall last have furnished in writing to the Person giving the notice; and additionally, for any Completed Revolving Credit Loan Request, to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, One Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203; and

                      (c)     if to any Lender, at such Lender's address set forth on Schedule 1.2 hereto, or such other address for notice as such Lender shall have last furnished in writing to the Person giving the notice.

            Any such notice or demand shall be deemed to have been duly given or made and to have become effective (i) if delivered by hand, overnight courier or facsimile to the party to which it is directed, at the time of the receipt thereof by such party or the sending of such facsimile with electronic confirmation of receipt and (ii) if sent by registered or certified first-class mail, postage prepaid, on the fifth Business Day following the mailing thereof.

            §21.      GOVERNING LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND SERVICE .  THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT AND EACH OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED THEREIN, ARE CONTRACTS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCLUDING THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAW).  EACH OF THE BORROWERS AND THE GUARANTORS AGREES THAT ANY SUIT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR ANY FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK AND CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS AND THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT BEING MADE UPON THE BORROWERS OR THE GUARANTORS BY MAIL AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN §20.  THE BORROWERS AND EACH OF THE GUARANTORS HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT EITHER OF THEM MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT OR ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH SUIT IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT COURT.

 
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            §22.      HEADINGS .  The captions in this Credit Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not define or limit the provisions hereof.

            §23.      COUNTERPARTS .  This Credit Agreement and any amendment hereof may be executed in several counterparts and by each party on a separate counterpart, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.  In proving this Credit Agreement it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Credit Agreement by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Credit Agreement.

            §24.      ENTIRE AGREEMENT, ETC .  The Loan Documents and any other documents executed in connection herewith or therewith express the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the transactions contemplated hereby.  Neither this Credit Agreement nor any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated, except as provided in §26.

            §25.      WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL AND CERTAIN DAMAGE CLAIMS .  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW, EACH OF THE BORROWERS, EACH OF THE GUARANTORS, THE AGENT AND EACH OF THE LENDERS HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF ANY DISPUTE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT, THE NOTES OR ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, ANY RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER OR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALINGS, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW, EACH OF THE BORROWERS AND EACH OF THE GUARANTORS HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT ANY OF THEM MAY HAVE TO CLAIM OR RECOVER IN ANY LITIGATION REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES OTHER THAN, OR IN ADDITION TO, ACTUAL DAMAGES.  EACH OF THE BORROWERS AND THE GUARANTORS (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY LENDER OR THE AGENT HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH LENDER OR THE AGENT WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERS AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE AGENT AND THE LENDERS HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS TO WHICH THEY ARE PARTIES BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.

 
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            §26.      CONSENTS, AMENDMENTS, WAIVERS, ETC .  Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Credit Agreement, any consent or approval required or permitted by this Credit Agreement may be given, and any term of this Credit Agreement or of any of the other Loan Documents may be amended, and the performance or observance by any Borrower or any Guarantor of any terms of this Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the continuance of any default, Default or Event of Default may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) with, but only with, the written consent of the Required Lenders.

            Notwithstanding the foregoing, the unanimous consent of the Lenders under the Term Loan or the Revolving Credit Loan, as applicable, solely to the extent that such Lenders are directly affected thereby, shall be required for any amendment, modification or waiver of this Credit Agreement that:

 
          (i)     reduces or forgives any principal of any unpaid Loan or Reimbursement Obligations or any interest thereon (including any interest "breakage" costs) or any fees due any Lender hereunder; or
 
 
          (ii)     changes the unpaid principal amount of any Loan or reduces the rate of interest on any Loan; or
 
 
          (iii)     changes the date fixed for any payment of principal of or interest on any Loan (including, without limitation, any extension of any Maturity Date, except for the one-year extension thereof as permitted under §2.10 hereof) or any fees payable hereunder; or
 
 
          (iv)     changes the amount of such Lender's Commitment (other than pursuant to an assignment permitted under §19.1 hereof), extends the expiration date of such Lender's Commitment or increases the amount of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment or Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment (except for the increases in the Total Revolving Credit Commitment to an amount not to exceed $250,000,000 as provided in §2.11); or
 
 
          (v)     with respect to the Lenders under the Term Loan, any alteration to §3.8 hereof; provided that Unanimous Lender Approval shall be required for any amendment, modification or waiver of this Credit Agreement that:
 
 
                    (1)     releases or reduces the liability of any Guarantor pursuant to its Guaranty other than as provided in §6; or
 
 
                    (2)     modifies this §26 or any other provision herein or in any other Loan Document which by the terms thereof expressly requires Unanimous Lender Approval; or
 
 
                    (3)     changes the definitions of Required Lenders or Unanimous Lender Approval.

provided that no such agreement shall amend, modify or otherwise affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent hereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent.

No waiver shall extend to or affect any obligation not expressly waived or impair any right consequent thereon.  No course of dealing or delay or omission on the part of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders or any Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof or otherwise be prejudicial to such right or any other rights of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders.  No notice to or demand upon any Borrower shall entitle any Borrower to other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances.

            §27      INDEPENDENCE OF COVENANTS .  All covenants hereunder shall be given in any jurisdiction independent effect so that if a particular action or condition is not permitted by any of such covenants, the fact that it would be permitted by an exception to, or be otherwise within the limitations of, another covenant shall not avoid the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default if such action is taken or condition exists.

            §28      SEVERABILITY .  The provisions of this Credit Agreement are severable, and if any one clause or provision hereof shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such clause or provision, or part thereof, in such jurisdiction, and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in any other jurisdiction, or any other clause or provision of this Credit Agreement in any jurisdiction.

            §29.      USA PATRIOT ACT NOTICE .  Each Lender that is subject to the Act (as hereinafter defined) and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Borrowers that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the "Act"), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrowers, which information includes the names and addresses of the Borrowers and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify the Borrowers in accordance with the Act.

            §30.      TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS .

                      §30.1.      Existing Credit Agreement Superseded .  This Credit Agreement shall on the Restatement Date supersede the Existing Credit Agreement in its entirety, except as provided in this §30.  On the Restatement Date, the rights and obligations of the parties evidenced by the Existing Credit Agreement shall be evidenced by this Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the "Loans" as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement shall be converted to Loans as defined herein.

                      §30.2.      Return and Cancellation of Notes .  As soon as reasonably practicable after its receipt of its Notes hereunder on the Restatement Date, each Lender hereunder which

 
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was a lender under the Existing Credit Agreement, will promptly return to the Borrowers, marked "Substituted" or "Cancelled", as the case may be, any promissory notes of the Borrowers held by such Lender pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement.

                      §30.3.      Interest and Fees Under Superseded Agreement .  All interest and fees and expenses, if any, owing or accruing under or in respect of the Existing Credit Agreement through the Restatement Date shall be calculated as of the Restatement Date (prorated in the case of any fractional periods), and shall be paid on the Restatement Date.


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            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Credit Agreement as a sealed instrument as of the date first set forth above.


 
SOVRAN SELF-STORAGE, INC., as Borrower
 
 
By:     /s/ David L. Rogers                                        
        Name:  David L. Rogers
        Title:  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
                   and Secretary
   
   
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, as Borrower
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
By:       /s/ David L. Rogers                                        
        Name:  David L. Rogers
        Title:    Chief Financial Officer, Vice
                     President, Treasurer and Secretary




















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MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS
TRUST COMPANY, as Administrative Agent
and Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Susan Freed-Oestreicher                            
        Name:  Susan Freed-Oestreicher
        Title:    Vice President
































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SUNTRUST BANK, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ W. John Wendler                                       
        Name:  W. John Wendler
        Title:     Vice President

































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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Bruce A. Ostrom                                       
        Name:  Bruce A. Ostrom
        Title:    Senior Vice President

































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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Kevin M. West                                          
        Name:  Kevin M. West
        Title:    Vice President

































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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Gregory J. Fedorko                                  
        Name:  Gregory J. Fedorko
        Title:    Vice President

































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HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Bryan R. DeBroka                                    
        Name:  Bryan R. DeBroka
        Title:    Vice President

































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BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Ahaz A. Armstrong                                  
        Name:  Ahaz A. Armstrong
        Title:    Assistant Vice President

































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FIRST NIAGARA BANK, N.A., as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ James A. Rahill                                       
        Name:  James A. Rahill
        Title:    Vice President

































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CAPITAL ONE, N.A., as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Frederick H. Denecke                              
        Name:  Frederick H. Denecke
        Title:    Vice President

































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MEGA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK CO., LTD. NEW YORK BRANCH, as Lender
 
 
By:       /s/ Priscilla H.T. Hsing                                  
        Name:  Priscilla H.T. Hsing
        Title:    VP & Deputy General Manager

































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Schedule 1.2

Lenders' Commitments

 
Lender
 
Revolving
Credit
Commitment
Revolving
Credit
Commitment
Percentage
 
Term
Commitment
 
Term
Commitment
Percentage
 
Delayed Draw
Term Loan
Commitment
Delayed Draw
Term Loan
Commitment
Percentage
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
25 S. Charles Street, 12th Floor
Baltimore, MD  21201
Attn: Hugh Giorgio
$26,250,000
15%
$18,750,000
15%
$15,000,000
15%
SunTrust Bank
8330 Boone Blvd.
8 th Floor
Vienna, VA 22182
Attn: John Wendler
$21,875,000
12.5%
$15,625,000
12.5%
$12,500,000
12.5%
U.S. Bank National Association
Commercial Real Estate - East Region
EX-PA-PTCR
210 Sixth Avenue, Suite 780
Pittsburgh, PA    152229
Attn:  Bruce Ostrom
$21,875,000
12.5%
$15,625,000
12.5%
$12,500,000
12.5%
Well Fargo Bank, National Association
6400 Sheridan Dr.
Suite 100
Williamsville, NY 14221
Attn:  Kevin M. West
$21,875,000
12.5%
$15,625,000
12.5%
$12,500,000
12.5%
PNC Bank, National Association
249 5 th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Attn:  Gregory Fedorko
$21,875,000
12.5%
$15,625,000
12.5%
$12,500,000
12.5%
HSBC Bank USA, National Association
One HSBC Center
Buffalo, NY 14203
Attn:  Bryan Debroka
 
$21,875,000
12.5%
$15,625,000
12.5%
$12,500,000
12.5%
Branch Banking & Trust Company
200 W Second Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Attn:  Robert Searson
$17,500,000
10%
$12,500,000
10%
$10,000,000
10%
First Niagara Bank, N.A.
726 Exchange Street
Suite/Floor: 9th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14210
Attn: James Rahill
$10,937,500
6.25%
$7,812,500
6.25%
$6,250,000
6.25%
Capital One, N.A.
1680 Capital One Drive
10 th Floor
McLean, VA 22102
Attn:  Frederick H. Denecke
$7,656,250
4.375%
$5,468,750
4.375%
$4,375,000
4.375%
Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. New York Branch
65 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10005
Attn: Lucy Chen
$3,281,250
1.875%
$2,343,750
1.875%
$1,875,000
1.875%
                                  TOTAL:
 
$175,000,000
100%
$125,000,000
100%
$100,000,000
100%


 
 

 

Schedule 7.1(b)

Capitalization; Outstanding Securities
SALP and Holdings


A.
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership
 
 
 
Partner's Names and Addresses
 
Number
of Units
 
Percentage Interest
in the Partnership
 
 
1.
General Partner :
 
   
   
Sovran Holdings, Inc.
6467 Main Street
Williamsville, NY  14221
 
219,566.710
0.7830
 
2.
Limited Partners :
 
   
   
Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
6467 Main Street
Williamsville, NY  14221
 
27,484,212.29
98.008
   
Harold Samloff
5 Linden Cove
Pittsford, NY  14534
 
30,000.000
0.1070
   
Laurence C. Glazer
1 S. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rochester, NY  14614
 
6,357.425
0.0227
   
Rhonda Billick
145 Cheerywood Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
 
1,025.000
0.0037
   
Morgan S. Whiteley Revocable
Living Trust
11714 Amkin Drive
Clifton, VA  20124
 
7,000.000
0.0250


 
 

 


 
 
Partner's Names and Addresses
 
Number
of Units
 
Percentage Interest
in the Partnership
 
   
Marlene F. Whiteley Revocable
Living Trust
11714 Amkin Drive
Clifton, VA  20124
 
7,000.000
0.0250
   
Charles E. Waldner, M.D. and
Marjorie W. Waldner, Trustees or
their successors in trust,
Wealth Trust, dated March 04, 2010
160 Sago Palm Road
Vero Beach, FL  32963
287,642.70
1.0256



B.
Sovran Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
1.
 
Shareholder
 
Shares
Authorized
 
Shares
Issued
 
Percentage
Interest
 
   
Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
6467 Main Street
Williamsville, NY  14221
 
1,500
100
100%




 
 

 

Schedule 7.3(a)

Unencumbered Properties

See attached listing.




 
 

 


Schedule 7.3(a)
     
         
Store #
Street
City
State
Zip
         
001
1471 Center Street Extension
Mt. Pleasant
SC
29464
002
4400 US 98 North
Lakeland
FL
33809
003
556 Cox Road
Gastonia
NC
28054
005
500 Frenchtown Road
E. Greenwich
RI
02818
006
942 Capital Circle S.W.
Tallahassee
FL
32304
007
3690 LeHarps Road
Austintown
OH
44515
009
24940 Detroit Road
Westlake
OH
44145
010
1501 Capital Circle N.W.
Tallahassee
FL
32303
011
8531 South U.S. Hwy. 1
Port Saint Lucie
FL
34952
012
3075 Enterprise Road
Debary
FL
32713
013
36 Industrial Drive
Middletown
NY
10941
014
40 Leo Place
Cheektowaga
NY
14225
015
1270 Jefferson Road
Rochester
NY
14623
016
305 Hammond Street
Salisbury
MD
21804
020
7657 103rd Street
Jacksonville
FL
32210
021
2648 Two Notch Road
Columbia
SC
29204
023
2585 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd
Rochester
NY
14623
025
10901 Abercorn Extension
Savannah
GA
31419
026
3511 South Holden Road
Greensboro
NC
27407
027
2701 McNeil Street
Raleigh
NC
27608
028
30 Stillman Road
North Haven
CT
06473
029
2655 Langford Road
Norcross
GA
30071
030
303 Highway 138
Riverdale
GA
30274
031
8161 Main Street
Williamsville
NY
14221
032
2401 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh
NC
27603
033
7403 Parklane Road
Columbia
SC
29223
034
5311 A Old Bush River Road
Columbia
SC
29212
035
10020 Two Notch Road
Columbia
SC
29223
036
1375 Commerce Road
Morrow
GA
30260
037
11955 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando
FL
32837
039
230 Snyder Road
Hermitage
PA
16148
040
10300 Northwest 55th Street
Sunrise
FL
33351
041
7363 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth
FL
33467
042
1987 Canton Road Northeast
Marietta
GA
30066
043
1525 Williams Drive
Marietta
GA
30066
044
7604 Georgia Highway 85
Riverdale
GA
30274
045
720 Veteran's Memorial Highway SW
Mableton
GA
30126
046
1195 Gresham Road
Marietta
GA
30062
047
1212 West Patrick Street
Frederick
MD
21703
048
26 West Diamond Avenue (Rte 117)
Gaithersburg
MD
20877
051
6005 North Wickham Road
Melbourne
FL
32940
052
10429 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News
VA
23605
053
195 East Fairfield Drive
Pensacola
FL
32503
055
269 Oakwood Drive
Glastonbury
CT
06033
056
2000 Clay Road
Austell
GA
30106
057
6457 General Green Way
Alexandria
VA
22312
058
980 North Navy Boulevard
Pensacola
FL
32507
059
1923 North Wickham Road
Melbourne
FL
32935
060
1395 South Street
Suffield
CT
06078
061
5725 Old National Highway
College Park
GA
30349
062
1213 East Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk
VA
23504
063
2601 Industry Lane
Virginia Beach
VA
23454
064
2630 Center Point Road
Birmingham
AL
35215
065
3625 Lorna Road
Hoover
AL
35216
066
2895 Vaughn Plaza Road
Montgomery
AL
36116
067
918 Blanding Boulevard
Orange Park
FL
32065
068
2807 West Michigan Avenue
Pensacola
FL
32526
069
801 East Nine Mile Road
Pensacola
FL
32514
070
2295 West Michigan Avenue
Pensacola
FL
32526
071
3000 West Columbus Drive
Tampa
FL
33607
072
404 Seminole Boulevard
Largo
FL
33770
073
1844 North Belcher Road
Clearwater
FL
33765
074
6011 I-55 North
Jackson
MS
39213
075
2947 McDowell Road Extension
Jackson
MS
39204
076
1210 Bentley Street
Richmond
VA
23227
077
4066 Silver Star Road
Orlando
FL
32808
078
50 Ward Way
Birmingham
AL
35209
080
3271 Fulling Mill Road
Middletown
PA
17057
082
6523 Basile Rowe
E. Syracuse
NY
13057
083
3780 Central Avenue
Fort Myers
FL
33901
084
4400 Solomon Boulevard
Fort Myers
FL
33901
085
473 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News
VA
23601
086
2632 Spruce Street
Montgomery
AL
36107
087
422 Old Trolley Road
Summerville
SC
29485
088
7550 West Waters Avenue
Tampa
FL
33615
089
1105 North Little School Road
Arlington
TX
76017
090
1061 Duncan Perry Road
Arlington
TX
76011
091
4820 Western Center Boulevard
Fort Worth
TX
76137
092
8025 Culebra Road
San Antonio
TX
78251
093
6015 Tezel Road
San Antonio
TX
78250
094
7266 Henry Clay Boulevard
Liverpool
NY
13088
095
1201 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery
AL
36110
096
3770 Lantana Road
Lantana
FL
33462
097
1320 River Road
North Fort Myers
FL
33903
099
1005 South Alexander Street
Plant City
FL
33563
0H2
140 Neponset Valley Parkway
Readville
MA
02136
0H3
81 Main Street
Weymouth
MA
02188
0H4
800 Narragansett Park Drive
E. Providence
RI
02916
100
511 Springfield Street (Rt. 147)
Feeding Hills
MA
01030
101
6600 Industrial Drive
Fort Myers
FL
33912
104
2929 Pennsy Drive
Landover
MD
20785
105
1515 Manotak Avenue
Jacksonville
FL
32210
106
3858 Old Sunbeam Road
Jacksonville
FL
32257
108
9914 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville
FL
32257
109
1400 Orchard Lake Drive
Charlotte
NC
28270
110
6720 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte
NC
28215
111
130 Concord Drive
Casselberry
FL
32707
112
1180 University Avenue
Rochester
NY
14607
113
446 Boardman-Canfield Road
Youngstown
OH
44512
115
1455 Broadway Ave
Bedford
OH
44146
116
4976 West 130th Street
Brook Park
OH
44135
118
15101 McCracken Road
Cleveland
OH
44128
119
24560 Sperry Drive
Westlake
OH
44145
120
1100 Erie Road
Eastlake
OH
44095
121
8650 East Avenue
Mentor
OH
44060
123
3718 Alpine Northwest
Comstock Park
MI
49321
128
2500 Pat Booker Road
Universal City
TX
78148
129
9665 Marbach Road
San Antonio
TX
78245
130
8020 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont
TX
77708
131
9999 Highway 69
Port Arthur
TX
77640
132
6970 College Street
Beaumont
TX
77707
133
2637 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg
VA
24501
134
8117 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg
VA
24502
135
4107 South Amherst Highway
Madison Heights
VA
24572
136
390 Bell Road
Christiansburg
VA
24073
137
2703 South Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake
VA
23322
139
2650 West 25th Street
Sanford
FL
32771
140
1099 South Congress Avenue
Delray Beach
FL
33445
141
5207 Montgomery Street
Savannah
GA
31405
142
551 South Congress Avenue
Delray Beach
FL
33445
143
38390 Chester Road
Avon
OH
44011
144
9530 Skillman Street
Dallas
TX
75243
145
140 Centennial Boulevard
Richardson
TX
75081
147
9450 Hargrove Dr.
Dallas
TX
75220
148
5550 Antoine Dr.
Houston
TX
77091
149
9940 Jones Bridge Road
Alpharetta
GA
30022
151
4427 Tilly Mill Road
Doraville
GA
30360
152
4207 Hilltop Road
Greensboro
NC
27407
153
118 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro
NC
27409
155
7375 Airline Highway (Greenwell Spr)
Baton Rouge
LA
70805
156
958 Peiffers Lane
Harrisburg
PA
17109
157
3248 South Military Highway
Chesapeake
VA
23323
158
517 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake
VA
23320
159
4929 Shell Road
Virginia Beach
VA
23455
160
597 Central Drive
Virginia Beach
VA
23454
161
385 S. Naval Base Road
Norfolk
VA
23505
162
6010 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa
FL
33610
164
97 Maher Lane
Harriman
NY
10926
165
5812 High Point Road Bldg. E
Greensboro
NC
27407
166
22195 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg
VA
24502
168
435 Highland Avenue
Salem
MA
01970
170
6601 Lee Highway
Chattanooga
TN
37421
171
4429 Highway 58
Chattanooga
TN
37416
172
1013 Battlefield Parkway
Fort Oglethorpe
GA
30742
173
6604 Walt Drive
Birmingham
AL
35242
174
2771 South County Trail
E. Greenwich
RI
02818
175
4417 Hillsborough Road
Durham
NC
27705
176
1200 East Cornwallis Road
Durham
NC
27713
178
134 South Policy Street
Salem
NH
03079
181
3942 Youngstown Road
Warren
OH
44484
183
111 Tomahawk Drive
Indian Harbour
FL
32937
184
5961 I-55 North
Jackson
MS
39213
185
3433 North Fry Road
Katy
TX
77449
186
7901 Sheridan Street
Hollywood
FL
33024
187
1799 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
188
1500 West Sample Road
Pompano Beach
FL
33064
189
9900 Southwest 18th Street
Boca Raton
FL
33428
190
1655 10th Avenue
Vero Beach
FL
32960
191
1701 FM 1960 East
Humble
TX
77338
193
16650 State Highway 3
Webster
TX
77598
194
2300 Old Denton Road
Carrollton
TX
75006
195
1109 North 21st Avenue
Hollywood
FL
33020
196
1620 IH-35 South
San Marcos
TX
78666
197
5547 McNeil Drive
Austin
TX
78729
198
10307 FM 2222
Austin
TX
78730
202
1151 West Euless Boulevard
Euless
TX
76040
203
5575 Davis Boulevard
N Richland Hills
TX
76180
204
1105 Old State Rt. 74
Batavia
OH
45103
205
4000 North West Street
Jackson
MS
39206
206
5110 Franz Road
Katy
TX
77493
207
5 James P. Murphy Highway
West Warwick
RI
02893
208
2310 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette
LA
70508
209
2207 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette
LA
70508
210
3636 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette
LA
70503
211
2888 Northeast Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette
LA
70507
212
313 Guilbeau Road
Lafayette
LA
70506
213
375 East Elliot Road
Gilbert
AZ
85234
214
13902 North 59th Avenue
Glendale
AZ
85306
215
1356 East Baseline Road
Mesa
AZ
85204
216
837 East Broadway Road
Mesa
AZ
85204
217
545 West Broadway Road
Mesa
AZ
85210
218
139 North Greenfield Road
Mesa
AZ
85205
219
3641 West Camelback Road
Phoenix
AZ
85019
220
1928 East Bell Road
Phoenix
AZ
85022
221
20001 North 35th Avenue
Phoenix
AZ
85027
222
576 Bridgton Road
Westbrook
ME
04092
223
801 North Cocoa Boulevard (US-1)
Cocoa
FL
32922
224
150 North Clark Road
Cedar Hill
TX
75104
225
1111 Route 17M
Monroe
NY
10950
226
1171 Turnpike Street (Route 114)
N. Andover
MA
01845
227
3400 Bayport Blvd (Hwy 146)
Seabrook
TX
77586
228
5605 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation
FL
33313
229
3551 Bessemer Super Highway
Bessemer
AL
35020
240
55 Holman Road
Plymouth
MA
02360
254
5250 FM 1960 East
Humble
TX
77346
255
6402 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena
TX
77505
256
2280 East Main Street
League City
TX
77573
257
15261 Highway 105 West
Montgomery
TX
77356
258
9010 E.F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City
TX
77591
259
3800 South Highway 6
Houston
TX
77082
260
188 South LHS Drive
Lumberton
TX
77657
261
99-4 Mariner Drive
Southampton
NY
11968
262
59 Mariner Drive
Southampton
NY
11968
263
173 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays
NY
11946
264
9 Hardscrabble Court
E. Hampton
NY
11937
265
1010 E. Highway 67
Duncanville
TX
75137
266
4640 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas
TX
75235
267
280 Fairfield Avenue
Stamford
CT
06902
268
23355 (Hwy 249) Tomball Pkwy.
Tomball
TX
77375
269
2828 FM 1488
Conroe
TX
77384
270
8625 Spring Cypress
Spring
TX
77379
271
5415 Bissonnet St.
Houston
TX
77081
272
1238  FM 1462
Alvin
TX
77511
273
1426 N. McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater
FL
33759
274
4717 Cartwright Road
Missouri City
TX
77459
275
4121 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga
TN
37415
276
2830 South A.W. Grimes Blvd.
Round Rock
TX
78664
278
8239 Thompson Rd
Cicero
NY
13039
279
110 Saxon Ave.
Bay Shore
NY
11706
280
40 Congress St
Springfield
MA
01104
281
649 Hope St.
Stamford
CT
06907
283
3650 Richard Rd.
Montgomery
AL
36111
284
90 Main St
Oxford
MA
01540
285
9717 US Hwy 290E
Austin
TX
78724
286
10260 Marbach Rd
San Antonio
TX
78245
287
6509 South 1st Street
Austin
TX
78745
288
32777 State Highway 249
Pinehurst
TX
77362
289
3150 Austell Rd.
Marietta
GA
30008
290
4756 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge
LA
70806
291
7400 Barker Cypress
Cypress
TX
77433
292
410 North IH-45
Texas City
TX
77591
293
2216 IH-35 South
San Marcos
TX
78666
294
455 W. Cedar Bayou-Lynchburg Rd.
Baytown
TX
77521
295
1280 Creek St
Webster
NY
14580
296
13033 Jones Rd.
Houston
TX
77070
298
300 Westgate Rd.
Lafayette
LA
70506
299
203 Albertson's Pkwy.
Broussard
LA
70518
301
1902 Wellington Rd.
Manchester
NH
03104
302
120 Spit Brook Rd.
Nashua
NH
03062
303
10833 Seminole Blvd
Seminole
FL
33778
304
10700 US 19 North
Pinellas Park
FL
33782
305
41524 US 19 North
Tarpon Springs
FL
34689
306
3200 General DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans
LA
70114
307
301 Meramec Station Rd.
Ballwin
MO
63021
308
11540 St. Charles Rock Rd.
Bridgeton
MO
63044
309
940 Shackelford Rd.
Florissant
MO
63031
310
450 W. Washington St.
Florissant
MO
63031
311
6355 Howdershell Rd.
Hazelwood
MO
63042
312
3535 Lemay Ferry Drive
Saint Louis
MO
63125
313
6557 Manchester Rd.
Saint Louis
MO
63139
315
13575 Goldmark Dr.
Dallas
TX
75240
316
2305 Manana Dr.
Dallas
TX
75220
317
8555 Manderville Lane
Dallas
TX
75231
319
88 Grapevine Hwy.
Hurst
TX
76054
320
20202 Blanco Rd.
San Antonio
TX
78258
321
2300 Broadway St.
San Antonio
TX
78215
323
6103 Lee Highway
Chattanooga
TN
37421
324
2860 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette
LA
70507
325
2650 East South Boulevard
Montgomery
AL
36116
326
3951 Pepperell Pkwy.
Opelika
AL
36801
327
1231 Gatewood Dr.
Auburn
AL
36830
328
3153 Williams Rd.
Columbus
GA
31909
329
4249 Miller Rd.
Columbus
GA
31909
330
4510 Armour Rd.
Columbus
GA
31904
331
909 Amber Dr.
Columbus
GA
31907
332
11 Integra Dr.
Concord
NH
03301
333
300 Langner Rd.
West Seneca
NY
14224
334
2802 Transit Rd.
West Seneca
NY
14224
335
4445 Lake Ave.
Blasdell
NY
14219
336
3154 Union Rd.
Cheektowaga
NY
14227
337
2681 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst
NY
14228
338
521 Young St.
Tonawanda
NY
14150
339
1275 Sheridan Dr.
Buffalo
NY
14217
340
6104 S. Transit Rd.
Lockport
NY
14094
341
860 Phillips Rd.
Webster
NY
14580
342
2201 East Reed Rd.
Greenville
MS
38703
343
9595 Highway 69
Port Arthur
TX
77640
344
250 S. Dowlen Rd.
Beaumont
TX
77707
345
11607 S. Memorial Pkwy.
Huntsville
AL
35803
346
8036 Madison Blvd.
Madison
AL
35758
347
3610 Bienville Blvd.
Ocean Springs
MS
39564
348
7015 Highway 72 West
Huntsville
AL
35806
349
8781 Airport Blvd.
Mobile
AL
36608
350
13130 Highway 49
Gulfport
MS
39503
351
8778 Highway 72 West
Madison
AL
35758
352
7775 State Highway 59 South
Foley
AL
36535
353
1600 West Nine Mile Road
Pensacola
FL
32534
354
2020 S. College St.
Auburn
AL
36832
355
1932 Popps Ferry Rd.
Biloxi
MS
39532
356
9113 West Highway 98
Pensacola
FL
32506
357
115 S. Arrowhead Dr.
Montgomery
AL
36117
358
1925 McLemore Dr.
Montgomery
AL
36117
359
3615 N. Foster Road
San Antonio
TX
78244
360
1655 S. Major Dr.
Beaumont
TX
77707
361
421 Classic Dr.
Hattiesburg
MS
39402
362
4059 Ginger Dr.
D'Iberville
MS
39540
363
7905 State Highway 59 South
Foley
AL
36535
364
130 Centre St.
Ridgeland
MS
39157
365
5111 I-55 North
Jackson
MS
39206
366
2950 Robertson Ave.
Cincinnati
OH
45209
367
3830 N. Bailey Bridge Road
Midlothian
VA
23112
368
5000 Atlantic Ave.
Raleigh
NC
27616
369
7209 Wallace Ln.
Charlotte
NC
28212
370
302 Davis Grove Circle
Cary
NC
27519
371
9225 Westmoreland Rd.
Cornelius
NC
28031
372
3617 Matthews Weddington Rd.
Matthews
NC
28105
373
5738 Dillard Dr.
Cary
NC
27518
374
13125 Zeb Morris Way
Mint Hill
NC
28227
375
445 Wagaraw Rd.
Fair Lawn
NJ
07410
376
480 Allen St.
Elizabeth
NJ
07202
377
115 Jacqueline Dr.
High Ridge
MO
63049




 
 

 

Schedule 7.3(c)

Partially Owned Real Estate Companies


 
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership owns a 49% interest in Iskalo Office Holdings, LLC as a Member, a 20% interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC as a Member, a 20% interest in West Deptford JV LLC, as a Member, and a 15% interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC, as a Member.




 
 

 

Schedule 7.7

Litigation

None.




 
 

 

Schedule 7.15
Certain Transactions

1.
Charles E. Lannon, a director of Sovran Holdings, Inc., rents an office from Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership ("SALP") at the headquarters of SALP on a month-to-month basis at a market rate ($1,000 per month).

2.
Frederick G. Attea is an Assistant Secretary of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and is a partner in Phillips Lytle LLP, the law firm which represents Sovran Self Storage, Inc., Sovran Holdings, Inc., SALP and certain of their subsidiaries and affiliates including The Locke Group LLC and Uncle Bob's Management, LLC.


 
 

 

Schedule 7.18

Environmental Matters

None.



 
 

 

Schedule 7.19
Subsidiaries
A.     Subsidiaries of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (all Delaware Entities) :

                    Sovran Holdings, Inc. – 100% Owned
                    Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership – 98.8% Limited Partnership Interest

B.     Subsidiaries of Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership :

100% Owned Delaware Entities
100% Owned New York Entities
   
Sovran Jones Road, LLC
Sovran Cameron, LLC
Sovran Congress, LLC
Sovran Huebner, LLC
Sovran Little Road, LLC
Sovran Granbury, LLC
Sovran Shackelford, LLC
Sovran Manchester, LLC
Sovran DeGaulle, LLC
Sovran Grapevine, LLC
Sovran Washington, LLC
Sovran Meramac, LLC
Sovran Seminole, LLC
Locke Sovran I Manager, Inc.
Locke Sovran II Manager, Inc.
The Locke Group LLC
 
Iskalo Land Holdings LLC
Locke Sovran I L.L.C.
Locke Sovran II L.L.C.
Locke Preferred Equity L.L.C.
Locke Preferred Equity II L.L.C
Uncle Bob's Management, LLC (fka    Locke Leasing LLC)
 
 
C.     Guarantors From Above Subsidiaries:

                    Sovran Holdings, Inc.
                    The Locke Group LLC
                    Uncle Bob's Management, LLC


 
 

 



Schedule 7.24

Existing Indebtedness

As of August 5, 2011


A.
Notes and Loans :

            The Borrowers are the co-obligors on $80,000,000 principal amount of 6.26% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A, due September 4, 2013, and $20,000,000 principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B, due September 4, 2013, issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of September 4, 2003, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended prior to the date hereof (the "2003 NPA").  Holdings, Locke LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC guaranty all of the indebtedness under the 2003 NPA.

            The Borrowers are the co-obligors on $150,000,000 principal amount of  6.38% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C, due April 26, 2016, issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended prior to the date hereof (the "2006 NPA").  Holdings, Locke LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC guaranty all of the indebtedness under the 2006 NPA.

            The Borrowers are the co-obligors on $100,000,000 principal amount of 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein (the "2011 NPA").  Holdings, Locke LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC guaranty all of the indebtedness under the 2011 NPA.


B.
Indemnity and Guaranty Agreements

            SALP is a co-indemnitor with Locke Sovran I L.L.C. ("Locke Sovran I") under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 in favor of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation ("GMAC Mortgage") in connection with a $30,500,000 securitized loan (the "Securitized Loan") from GMAC Mortgage to Locke Sovran I secured by mortgages granted by Locke Sovran I to GMAC Mortgage.  SALP is also a guarantor under a Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of November 28, 2001 in connection with the Securitized Loan.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Non-Recourse Indemnification Agreement dated as of February 12, 2002 in favor of PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC") in connection with a $48,000,000 securitized loan to Locke Sovran II L.L.C. ("Locke Sovran II") by PNC, dated as of February 12, 2002 secured by mortgages granted by Locke Sovran II to PNC.

 
 

 


            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 6, 2005 in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC") in connection with a $3,600,000 securitized loan to Sovran Jones Road, L.L.C. by GECC dated as of June 6, 2005 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Jones Road, L.L.C. to GECC.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of April 13, 2006 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in connection with a $1,100,000 securitized loan to Sovran Cameron, L.L.C. by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells") dated as of April 13, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Cameron, L.L.C. to Wells.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of April 13, 2006 in favor of Wells in connection with a $1,200,000 securitized loan to Sovran Congress, L.L.C. by Wells, dated as of April 13, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Congress, L.L.C. to Wells.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GE Capital Mortgage Corporation ("GECMC") in connection with a $2,240,000 securitized loan to Sovran Little Road, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Little Road, L.L.C. to GECMC.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GECMC in connection with a $2,010,000 securitized loan to Sovran Granbury, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Granbury, L.L.C. to GECMC.

            SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GECMC in connection with a $2,500,000 securitized loan to Sovran Huebner, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Huebner, L.L.C. to GECMC.

            SALP is a co-indemnitor with SH 729-744 LLC under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of July 13, 2011 in favor of PNC in connection with a $74,600,000 securitized loan (the "SH 729-744 Securitized Loan") from PNC to SH 729-744 LLC secured by mortgages granted by SH 729-744 LLC to PNC.  SALP is also a guarantor under a Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of July 13, 2011 in connection with the SH 729-744 Securitized Loan.

            SALP is a co-indemnitor with each of SH 726 LLC, SH 727 LLC and SH 728 LLC in connection with the assumption of their respective securitized loans in the principal amounts of $6,040,884.60, $3,480,344.61 and $4,433,296.74 (collectively, the "SH 726-728 Securitized Loans") from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor-in-Interest to Bank of America, N.A. as Trustee, Successor to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee, for the Registered Holders of CN 2006 - CN2 Commercial Mortgage Pass-through Certificates (the "Lender") dated as of August 1, 2011 and separately secured by mortgages granted by each of SH 726 LLC, SH 727 LLC and SH 728 LLC to the Lender.

 
 

 


            Certain joint ventures in which SALP has a minority interest have entered into securitized loan transactions secured by mortgage loans on property owned by the joint ventures or special purpose entities owned by the joint ventures, and non-recourse guaranty agreements have been provided or assumed in connection with such securitized loans.


C.
Swap Agreements

            Interest rate swap agreement made by Sovran and SALP with Wells dated June 25, 2008 with a notional amount of $50,000,000.

            Interest rate swap agreement made by Sovran and SALP with SunTrust Bank dated June 25, 2008 with notional amounts of $100,000,000 and $125,000,000.

            Interest rate swap agreement between Sovran and SALP, and Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2005 with a notional amount of $20,000,000.




 
 

 

Schedule 9.2(vi)

Existing Liens

None.



 
 

 


Schedule 9.3(d)
Existing Investments

          49% membership interest in Iskalo Office Holdings LLC

          20% membership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC

          20% membership interest in West Deptford JV LLC

          15% membership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC






 
 

 


Exhibit A-1

[Form of Revolving Credit Note]


REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE

$                               
_______ ___, 20__

          FOR VALUE RECEIVED , the undersigned SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.,   a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), and the undersigned SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers " and individually as a " Borrower "), hereby jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of _______________, [a national banking association] (the " Lender ") at the Administrative Agent's Head Office (as defined in the Credit Agreement defined below):

                    (a)   prior to or on the Revolving Credit Loan Maturity Date the principal amount of _________________ Dollars ($_______________) or, if less, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of Revolving Credit Loans advanced by the Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement "), among the Borrowers, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending  institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents; and

                    (b)  interest on the principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding at the times and at the rate provided in the Credit Agreement.

          This Revolving Credit Note, together with the other Revolving Credit Notes issued as of the date hereof under the Credit Agreement (collectively, the " Substitute Revolving Credit Notes "), are issued in substitution for the unpaid principal balances outstanding under all of the Revolving Credit Notes previously issued by the Borrower under the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of June 25, 2008 (the " 2008 Revolving Credit Notes "), which 2008 Revolving Credit Notes are outstanding as of the date hereof.  Up to the full amount of the principal balances of the Substitute Revolving Credit Notes, the principal balances outstanding under the 2008 Revolving Credit Notes shall continue in all respects to be outstanding under the Substitute Revolving Credit Notes, and this Revolving Credit Note shall not be deemed to evidence a novation or payment and refunding of any part of the outstanding principal balances under the 2008 Revolving Credit Notes.  Notwithstanding the date of this Revolving Credit Note, the Substitute Revolving Credit Notes carry all of the rights to unpaid interest that were carried by the 2008 Revolving Credit Notes such that no loss of interest shall result from any such substitution.

 
 

 


          This Revolving Credit Note evidences borrowings under and has been issued by the Borrowers in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.  The Lender and any holder hereof pursuant to the Credit Agreement or by operation of law is entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and may enforce the agreements of the Borrower contained therein, and any holder hereof may exercise the respective remedies provided for thereby or otherwise available in respect thereof, all in accordance with the respective terms thereof.  All capitalized terms used in this Revolving Credit Note and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as in the Credit Agreement.

          The Borrowers irrevocably authorize the Lender to make or cause to be made, at or about the time of the Drawdown Date of any Revolving Credit Loan or at the time of receipt of any payment of principal of this Revolving Credit Note, an appropriate notation on the grid attached to this Revolving Credit Note, or the continuation of such grid, or any other similar record, including computer records, reflecting the making of such Revolving Credit Loan or (as the case may be) the receipt of such payment.  The outstanding amount of the Revolving Credit Loans set forth on the grid attached to this Revolving Credit Note, or the continuation of such grid, or any other similar record, including computer records, maintained by the Lender with respect to any Revolving Credit Loans shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount thereof owing and unpaid to the Lender, but the failure to record, or any error in so recording, any such amount on any such grid, continuation or other record shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of the Borrowers hereunder or under the Credit Agreement to make payments of principal of and interest on this Revolving Credit Note when due to the extent of the unpaid principal and interest amount as of any date of determination.

          The Borrowers have the right in certain circumstances and the obligation under certain other circumstances to prepay the whole or part of the principal of this Revolving Credit Note on the terms and conditions specified in the Credit Agreement.

          If any one or more of the Events of Default shall occur, the entire unpaid principal amount of this Revolving Credit Note and all of the unpaid interest accrued thereon and any other charges or amounts due under any of the Loan Documents may become or be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

          No delay or omission on the part of the Lender or any holder hereof in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other rights of the Lender or such holder, nor shall any delay, omission or waiver on any one occasion be deemed a bar or waiver of the same or any other right on any further occasion.

          The Borrowers and every endorser and guarantor of this Revolving Credit Note or the obligation represented hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Revolving Credit Note, and assents to any extension or postponement of the time of payment or any other indulgence, to any substitution, exchange or release of collateral and to the addition or release of any other party or person primarily or secondarily liable.

 
 

 

           THIS REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS HEREUNDER SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCLUDING THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAW).  EACH OF THE BORROWERS AGREES THAT ANY SUIT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR ANY FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK AND CONSENTS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS AND THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT BEING MADE UPON THE BORROWERS BY MAIL AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN §20 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT.  EACH OF THE BORROWERS HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT OR ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH SUIT IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT COURT.

          This Revolving Credit Note shall be deemed to take effect as a sealed instrument under the laws of the State of New York.
 
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           IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each of the undersigned has caused this Revolving Credit Note to be sealed and signed in its corporate or partnership name by its duly authorized officer as of the day and year first above written.


WITNESS:
 
 
 
                                                 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
 
By:                                                              
Name:
Title:
   
   
 
 
 
WITNESS:
 
 
 
                                                 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
 
By:                                                              
Name:
Title:





 
 

 


   
Amount of
Balance of
 
 
Amount
Principal Paid
Principal
Notation
Date
of Loan
or Prepaid
Unpaid
Made By:
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         



 
 

 

Exhibit A-2
[Form of Term Loan Note]

TERM NOTE


$                               
                             , 20    

           FOR VALUE RECEIVED , the undersigned SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran" ), and the undersigned SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers " and individually as a " Borrower "), hereby jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of                   , [a national banking association] (the " Lender ") at the Administrative Agent's Head Office (as defined in the Credit Agreement defined below):

                    (a)  prior to or on the Term Maturity Date the principal amount of __________ Dollars ($__________) which principal amount is the portion of the [Initial Term Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] advanced by the Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement "), among the Borrowers, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents;

                    (b)  the principal outstanding hereunder from time to time at the times provided in the Credit Agreement; and

                    (c)  interest from the date hereof on the principal balance hereof from time to time outstanding at the times and at the rate or rates provided in the Credit Agreement and any other sums or fees due thereunder, all in accordance with the Credit Agreement.

          [This Term Note, together with the other Term Notes issued as of the date hereof under the Credit Agreement (collectively, the " Substitute Term Notes "), are issued in substitution for the unpaid principal balances outstanding under all of the Term Notes previously issued by the Borrower under the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of June 25, 2008 (the " 2008 Term Notes "), which 2008 Term Notes are outstanding as of the date hereof.  Up to the full amount of the principal balances of the Substitute Term Notes, the principal balances outstanding under the 2008 Term Notes shall continue in all respects to be outstanding under the Substitute Term Notes, and this Term Note shall not be deemed to evidence a novation or payment and refunding of any part of the outstanding principal balances under the 2008

 
 

 

Term Notes.  Notwithstanding the date of this Term Note, the Substitute Term Notes carry all of the rights to unpaid interest that were carried by the 2008 Term Notes such that no loss of interest shall result from any such substitution.] 1

          This Term Note evidences [Initial Term Loan] [Delayed Draw Term Loan] borrowings under and has been issued by the Borrowers in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.  The Lender and any holder hereof pursuant to the Credit Agreement or by operation of law is entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and may enforce the agreements of the Borrower contained therein, and any holder hereof may exercise the respective remedies provided for thereby or otherwise available in respect thereof, all in accordance with the respective terms thereof.  All capitalized terms used in this Term Note and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as in the Credit Agreement.

          The Borrowers irrevocably authorize the Lender to make or cause to be made, at or about the time of the Drawdown Date of the [Initial Term Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] or at the time of receipt of any payment of principal of this Term Note, an appropriate notation on the grid attached to this Term Note, or the continuation of such grid, or any other similar record, including computer records, reflecting the making of such [Initial Term Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] or (as the case may be) the receipt of such payment.  The outstanding amount of the [Initial Term Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] set forth on the grid attached to this Term Note, or the continuation of such grid, or any other similar record, including computer records, maintained by the Lender with respect to the [Initial Term Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount thereof owing and unpaid to the Lender, but the failure to record, or any error in so recording, any such amount on any such grid, continuation or other record shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of the Borrowers hereunder or under the Credit Agreement to make payments of principal of and interest on this Term Note when due to the extent of the unpaid principal and interest amount as of any date of determination.

          The Borrowers have the right in certain circumstances and the obligation under certain other circumstances to prepay the whole or part of the principal of this Term Note on the terms and conditions specified in the Credit Agreement.

          If any one or more of the Events of Default shall occur, the entire unpaid principal amount of this Term Note and all of the unpaid interest accrued thereon and any other charges or amounts due under any of the Loan Documents may become or be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

          No delay or omission on the part of the Lender, or any holder hereof in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other rights of the Lender or such holder, nor shall any delay, omission or waiver on any one occasion be deemed a bar or waiver of the same or any other right on any further occasion.
______________________________
1 Note: To be used with respect to the Initial Term Loan.

 
 

 


          The Borrowers and every endorser and guarantor of this Term Note or the obligations represented hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Term Note, and assents to any extension or postponement of the time of payment or any other indulgence, to any substitution, exchange or release of collateral and to the addition or release of any other party or person primarily or secondarily liable.

          THIS TERM NOTE AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS HEREUNDER SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCLUDING THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAW).  EACH OF THE BORROWERS AGREES THAT ANY SUIT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS TERM NOTE MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK OR ANY FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK AND CONSENTS TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS AND THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT BEING MADE UPON THE BORROWERS BY MAIL AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN §20 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT.  EACH OF THE BORROWERS HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT OR ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT SUCH SUIT IS BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT COURT.

          This Term Note shall be deemed to take effect as a sealed instrument under the laws of the State of New York.

 
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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each of the undersigned has caused this Term Note to be sealed and signed in its corporate or partnership name by its duly authorized officer as of the day and year first above written.

WITNESS:
 
 
 
                                                 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
 
By:                                                              
Name:
Title:
   
   
 
 
 
WITNESS:
 
 
 
                                                 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
 
By:                                                              
Name:
Title:



 
 

 

 
Amount
Amount of
Balance of
 
 
of Term
Principal Paid
Principal
Notation
Date
Loan
or Prepaid
Unpaid
Made By:
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         



 
 

 

Exhibit B

[FORM OF SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY]
 
GUARANTY

          This Guaranty, dated as of ___________ __, 20__ by _______________, a _____________ ____________ (the " Guarantor "), is made in favor of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for itself and the Lenders (as defined herein) under the Fourth   Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), the Administrative Agent, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

          WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent, and the Lenders have entered into the Credit Agreement;

          WHEREAS, the Borrowers and the Guarantor are members of a group of related entities, the success of either one of which is dependent in part on the success of the other members of such group;

          WHEREAS, the Guarantor expects to receive substantial direct and indirect benefits from the extensions of credit to the Borrowers by the Lenders pursuant to the Credit Agreement (which benefits are hereby acknowledged);

          WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Administrative Agent's and the Lenders' willingness to extend, and to continue to extend, credit to the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement that the Guarantor execute and deliver this Guaranty; and

          WHEREAS, the Guarantor wishes to guaranty the Borrowers' obligations to the Lenders and the Administrative Agent under and in respect of the Credit Agreement as herein provided.

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

 
 

 

     1.   Guaranty of Payment and Performance of Obligations .  In consideration of the Lenders' extending credit or otherwise in their discretion giving time, financial or banking facilities or accommodations to the Borrowers, the Guarantor hereby unconditionally guarantees to the Administrative Agent and each Lender that the Borrowers will duly and punctually pay or perform, at the place specified therefor, or if no place is specified, at the Administrative Agent's Head Office, (i) all Obligations and all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Borrowers to any of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, individually or collectively, under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or in respect of any of the Loans or the Notes or other instruments at any time evidencing any thereof, whether existing on the date of the Credit Agreement or arising or incurred thereafter, direct or indirect, secured or unsecured, joint or several, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by contract, operation of law or otherwise; and (ii) without limitation of the foregoing, all reasonable fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders in attempting to collect or enforce any of the foregoing, accrued in each case to the date of payment hereunder (collectively the " Obligations " and individually an " Obligation ").  This Guaranty is an absolute, unconditional and continuing guaranty of the full and punctual payment and performance by the Borrowers of the Obligations and not of their collectibility only and is in no way conditioned upon any requirement that any Lender or the Administrative Agent first attempt to collect any of the Obligations from the Borrowers or resort to any security or other means of obtaining payment of any of the Obligations which any Lender or the Administrative Agent now has or may acquire after the date hereof or upon any other contingency whatsoever.  Upon any Event of Default which is continuing by the Borrowers in the full and punctual payment and performance of the Obligations, the liabilities and obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall, at the option of the Administrative Agent, become forthwith due and payable to the Administrative Agent and to the Lender or Lenders owed the same without demand or notice of any nature, all of which are expressly waived by the Guarantor, except for notices required to be given to the Borrowers under the Loan Documents.  Payments by the Guarantor hereunder may be required by any Lender or the Administrative Agent on any number of occasions.

     2.   Guarantor's Further Agreements to Pay .  The Guarantor further agrees, as the principal obligor and not as a guarantor only, to pay to each Lender and the Administrative Agent forthwith upon demand, in funds immediately available to such Lender or the Administrative Agent, all costs and expenses (including court costs and legal fees and expenses) incurred or expended by the Administrative Agent or such Lender in connection with this Guaranty and the enforcement hereof, together with interest on amounts recoverable under this Guaranty from the time after such amounts become due at the default rate of interest set forth in the Credit Agreement; provided that if such interest exceeds the maximum amount permitted to be paid under applicable law, then such interest shall be reduced to such maximum permitted amount.

     3.    Payments .  The Guarantor covenants and agrees that the Obligations will be paid strictly in accordance with their respective terms regardless of any law, regulation or order now or hereafter in effect in any jurisdiction affecting any of such terms or the

 
 

 

rights of the Administrative Agent or any Lender with respect thereto.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Guarantor's obligations hereunder with respect to any Obligation shall not be discharged by a payment in a currency other than the currency in which the Obligation is denominated (the " Obligation Currency ") or at a place other than the place specified for the payment of the Obligation, whether pursuant to a judgment or otherwise, to the extent that the amount so paid on conversion to the Obligation Currency and transferred to New York, New York, U.S.A., under normal banking procedures does not yield the amount of Obligation Currency due thereunder.

     4.   Taxes .

          (a)  All payments hereunder shall be made without any counterclaim or set-off, free and clear of, and without reduction by reason of, any taxes, levies, imposts, charges and withholdings, restrictions or conditions of any nature (" Taxes "), which are now or may hereafter be imposed, levied or assessed by the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof (or any non-United States jurisdiction in which there is Real Estate) on payments hereunder, all of which will be for the account of and paid by the Guarantor.  Subject to paragraph (b), if for any reason, any such reduction is made or any Taxes are paid by the Administrative Agent or any Lender (except for taxes on income or profits of such Administrative Agent or Lender), Guarantor will pay to the Administrative Agent or such Lender such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that the Administrative Agent or such Lender receives the same net amount which it would have received had no reduction been made or Taxes paid.

          (b)  Guarantor shall not be required to pay any additional amounts to any Lender that is not incorporated or organized under the laws of the United States of America or a state thereof or the District of Columbia (a " Non-U.S. Lender" ) in respect of United States Federal withholding tax to the extent that (i) the obligation to withhold amounts with respect to United States Federal withholding tax existed on the date such Non-U.S. Lender became a party to the Credit Agreement or, with respect to payments to a different lending office designated by the Non-U.S. Lender as its applicable lending office (a " New Lending Office "), the date such Non-U.S. Lender designated such New Lending Office with respect to the Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement); provided, however, that this clause (i) shall not apply to any transferee or New Lending Office as a result of an assignment, transfer or designation made at the request of the Borrowers; and provided further, however, that this clause (i) shall not apply to the extent the indemnity payment or additional amounts any transferee, or Lender through a New Lending Office, would be entitled to receive without regard to this clause (i) do not exceed the indemnity payment or additional amounts that the entity making the assignment or transfer to such transferee, or Lender making the designation of such New Lending Office, would have been entitled to receive in the absence of such assignment, transfer or designation; or (ii) the obligation to pay such additional amounts would not have arisen but for a failure by such Non-U.S. Lender to deliver completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form 1001 or 4224 or to comply with all the other requirements of §4.2(c) of the Credit Agreement.

 
 

 

     5.   Consent to Jurisdiction .  The Guarantor agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this Guaranty or any of the other Loan Documents may be brought in the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York, New York or any federal court sitting in New York, New York and consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and the service of process in any such suit being made upon the Guarantor by mail at the address specified herein.  Except to the extent such waiver is expressly prohibited by law, the Guarantor hereby waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit or any such court or that such suit is brought in an inconvenient court.

     6.   Liability of the Guarantor .  The Administrative Agent and each Lender have and shall have the absolute right to enforce the liability of the Guarantor hereunder without resort to any other right or remedy including any right or remedy under any other guaranty, and the release or discharge of any guarantor of any Obligations shall not affect the continuing liability of the Guarantor hereunder.

     7.   Representations and Warranties; Covenants .  The Guarantor hereby makes and confirms the representations and warranties made on its behalf by the Borrowers pursuant to §7 of the Credit Agreement, as if such representations and warranties were set forth herein.  The Guarantor hereby agrees to perform the covenants set forth in §§8 and 9 of the Credit Agreement (to the extent such covenants expressly apply to the Guarantor) as if such covenants were set forth herein.  The Guarantor acknowledges that it is, on a collective basis with the Borrowers and all other "Guarantors" (as defined in the Credit Agreement), bound by the covenants set forth in §9 of the Credit Agreement.  The Guarantor hereby confirms that it shall be bound by all acts or omissions of the Borrower Representative pursuant to the Credit Agreement.

     8.   Effectiveness .  The obligations of the Guarantor under this Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect and shall remain in operation until all of the Obligations shall have been paid in full or otherwise fully satisfied, and continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment or other satisfaction of any of the Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned upon the bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization of the Borrowers, or otherwise, as though such payment had not been made or other satisfaction occurred.  No invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of the Obligations by reason of applicable bankruptcy laws or any other similar law, or by reason of any law or order of any government or agency thereof purporting to reduce, amend or otherwise affect the Obligations, shall impair, affect, be a defense to or claim against the obligations of the Guarantor under this Guaranty.

     9.   Freedom of Lender to Deal with Borrowers and Other Parties .  The Administrative Agent and each Lender shall be at liberty, without giving notice to or obtaining the assent of the Guarantor and without relieving the Guarantor of any liability hereunder, to deal with the Borrowers and with each other party who now is or after the date hereof becomes liable in any manner for any of the Obligations, in such manner as the Administrative Agent or such Lender in its sole discretion deems fit, and to this end the Guarantor gives to the Administrative Agent and each Lender full authority in its sole discretion to do any or all of the following things: (a) extend credit, make loans and

 
 

 

afford other financial accommodations to the Borrowers at such times, in such amounts and on such terms as the Administrative Agent or such Lender may approve, (b) vary the terms and grant extensions of any present or future indebtedness or obligation of the Borrowers or of any other party to the Administrative Agent or such Lender, (c) grant time, waivers and other indulgences in respect thereto, (d) vary, exchange, release or discharge, wholly or partially, or delay in or abstain from perfecting and enforcing any security or guaranty or other means of obtaining payment of any of the Obligations which the Administrative Agent or any Lender now has or may acquire after the date hereof, (e) accept partial payments from the Borrowers or any such other party, (f) release or discharge, wholly or partially, any endorser or guarantor, and (g) compromise or make any settlement or other arrangement with the Borrowers or any such other party.

     10.   Unenforceability of Obligations Against Borrowers; Invalidity of Security or Other Guaranties .  If for any reason the Borrowers have no legal existence or are under no legal obligation to discharge any of the Obligations undertaken or purported to be undertaken by it or on its behalf, or if any of the moneys included in the Obligations have become irrecoverable from the Borrowers by operation of law or for any other reason, this Guaranty shall nevertheless be binding on the Guarantor to the same extent as if the Guarantor at all times had been the principal debtor on all such Obligations.  This Guaranty shall be in addition to any other guaranty or other security for the Obligations, and it shall not be prejudiced or rendered unenforceable by the invalidity of any such other guaranty or security.

     11.   Waivers by Guarantor .  The Guarantor waives notice of acceptance hereof, notice of any action taken or omitted by the Administrative Agent or any Lender in reliance hereon, and any requirement that the Administrative Agent or any Lender be diligent or prompt in making demands hereunder, giving notice of any default by the Borrowers or asserting any other rights of the Administrative Agent or any Lender hereunder.  The Guarantor also irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all defenses in the nature of suretyship that at any time may be available in respect of the Guarantor's obligations hereunder by virtue of any statute of limitations, valuation, stay, moratorium law or other similar law now or hereafter in effect.

     12.   Waiver of Subrogation Rights .  Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained herein or provided by applicable law, unless and until all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash and satisfied in full, the Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have at any time (whether arising directly or indirectly, by operation of law or by contract) to assert any claim against the Borrowers on account of payments made under this Guaranty, including, without limitation, any and all rights of or claims for subrogation, contribution, reimbursement, exoneration and indemnity, and further waives any benefit of and any right to participate in any collateral which may be held by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or any affiliate of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.  In addition, the Guarantor will not claim any set-off or counterclaim against the Borrowers in respect of any liability it may have to the Borrowers unless and until all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash and satisfied in full.

 
 

 


     13.   Demands .  Any demand on or notice made or required to be given pursuant to this Guaranty shall be in writing and shall be delivered in hand, mailed by United States registered or certified first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, sent by overnight courier, or sent by telegraph, telecopy, telefax or telex and confirmed by delivery via courier or postal service, addressed as follows:

 
(a)
if to the Guarantor, at
     
   
Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
6467 Main Street
Williamsville, New York  14221
Attention:  Mr. David L. Rogers
     
   
or at such other address for notice as the Guarantor shall last have furnished in writing to the Administrative Agent with a copy to:
 
   
Phillips Lytle LLP
3400 HSBC Center
Buffalo, New York  14203
Attention:  Raymond H. Seitz, Esq.
 
   
or at such other address for notice as the Guarantor shall last have furnished in writing to the Administrative Agent; and
 
 
(b)
if to the Administrative Agent, at
     
   
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
25 S. Charles Street, 12 th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland  21201
Attention:  Hugh Giorgio
     
   
or such other address for notice as the Administrative Agent shall last have furnished in writing to the Guarantor, with a copy to:
     
   
Alston & Bird LLP
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia  30309-3424
Attention:  Paul M. Cushing, Esq.
     
   
or at such other address for notice as the Administrative Agent shall last have furnished in writing to the Guarantor; and
     
 
(c)
if to any Lender, at such Lender's address as set forth in Schedule 1.2 to the Credit Agreement or as shall have last been furnished in writing to the Person giving the notice.


 
 

 

     Any such notice or demand shall be deemed to have been duly given or made and to have become effective (i) if delivered by hand, overnight courier or facsimile to the party to which it is directed, at the time of the receipt thereof by such party or the sending of such facsimile with electronic confirmation of receipt or (ii) if sent by registered or certified first-class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, on the fifth Business Day following the mailing thereof.

     14.   Amendments, Waivers, Etc .  No provision of this Guaranty can be changed, waived, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing signed by the Administrative Agent and the Guarantor expressly referring to the provision of this Guaranty to which such instrument relates; and no such waiver shall extend to, affect or impair any right with respect to any Obligation which is not expressly dealt with therein.  No course of dealing or delay or omission on the part of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders or any of them in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof or otherwise be prejudicial thereto.

     15.   Further Assurances .  The Guarantor at its sole cost and expense agrees to do all such things and execute, acknowledge and deliver all such documents and instruments as the Administrative Agent from time to time may reasonably request in order to give full effect to this Guaranty and to perfect and preserve the rights and powers of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereunder.

     16.   Miscellaneous Provisions .  This Guaranty is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrative Agent, each Lender and its respective successors in title and assigns permitted under the Credit Agreement, and shall be binding on the Guarantor and the Guarantor's successors in title, assigns and legal representatives.  The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law or any other agreement.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more sections of this Guaranty shall not affect the validity or enforceability of its remaining provisions.  Captions are for ease of reference only and shall not affect the meaning of the relevant provisions.  The meanings of all defined terms used in this Guaranty shall be equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined.

     17.   WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL .  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH WAIVER IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE GUARANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JURISDICTION AND IN ANY COURT WITH RESPECT TO, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR ARISING OUT OF THIS GUARANTY, THE OBLIGATIONS, OR ANY INSTRUMENT OR DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT HERETO OR THERETO OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OR DISPUTE HOWSOEVER ARISING, AMONG THE GUARANTOR, THE BORROWERS, THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND/OR THE LENDERS.  THIS WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR EACH AND EVERY

 
 

 

DOCUMENT EXECUTED BY THE GUARANTOR, THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR THE LENDERS AND DELIVERED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR THE LENDERS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DOCUMENTS SHALL CONTAIN SUCH A WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.  THE GUARANTOR CONFIRMS THAT THE FOREGOING WAIVERS ARE INFORMED AND FREELY MADE.
 

 
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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has executed and delivered this Guaranty as of the date first above written.

 
GUARANTOR:
 
                                                            
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:




 
 

 


   
Exhibit C-1
     
[Form of Revolving Credit Loan Request]


Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
One Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14203
Attention:  ______________________

REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN REQUEST

     This Revolving Credit Loan Request (this " Loan Request ") is made pursuant to §2.4 of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP" and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers " and individually as a " Borrower "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Loan Request have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

1.  Sovran, as Borrower Representative, hereby requests a Revolving Credit Loan in the principal amount of $_______________.

2.  The proposed Drawdown Date of the Revolving Credit Loan is:

          _________ ____, 20__

3.  The Interest Period requested for the Revolving Credit Loan requested in this Loan Request (if any) is:

          ___________________

4.  The Type of Revolving Credit Loan being requested in this Loan Request is:

             _____ Base Rate Loan
             _____ LIBOR Rate Loan

     Sovran, as Borrower Representative, hereby certifies to the Administrative Agent and

 
 

 

the Lenders that (i) each of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and the Guarantors contained in the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents or in any document or instrument delivered pursuant to or in connection with the Credit Agreement are true as of the date hereof (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate expressly to an earlier date), (ii) no Default or Event of Default under the Credit Agreement has occurred and is continuing on the date hereof, and (iii) the Borrowers have concurrently furnished to the Administrative Agent a Compliance Certificate pursuant to §2.4(d)(iii) of the Credit Agreement.



[Signature on following page.]

 
 

 

     WITNESS my hand this ___ day of _______, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:


 
 

 


   
Exhibit C-2
     

[Form of Delayed Draw Term Loan Request]


Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
One Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14203
Attention:  ______________________

DELAYED DRAW TERM LOAN REQUEST

     This Delayed Draw Term Loan Request (this " Loan Request ") is made pursuant to §3.3 of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP" and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers " and individually as a " Borrower "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Loan Request have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

1.  Sovran, as Borrower Representative, hereby requests a Delayed Draw Term Loan in the principal amount of $_______________.

2.  The proposed Drawdown Date of the Delayed Draw Term Loan is:

_________ ____, 20__

3.  The Interest Period requested for the Delayed Draw Term Loan requested in this Loan Request (if any) is:

___________________

4.  The Type of Delayed Draw Term Loan being requested in this Loan Request is:

             _____ Base Rate Loan
             _____ LIBOR Rate Loan

 
 

 

     Sovran, as Borrower Representative, hereby certifies to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that (i) each of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and the Guarantors contained in the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents or in any document or instrument delivered pursuant to or in connection with the Credit Agreement are true as of the date hereof (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate expressly to an earlier date), (ii) no Default or Event of Default under the Credit Agreement has occurred and is continuing on the date hereof, and (iii) the Borrowers have concurrently furnished to the Administrative Agent a Compliance Certificate pursuant to §3.3(d)(iii) of the Credit Agreement.




[Signature on following page.]



 
 

 

     WITNESS my hand this ___ day of _______, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:




 
 

 

   
Exhibit D-1
     

[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF
[ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER][TREASURER]

(Loan Request)

     The undersigned [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] of Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), as the Borrower Representative (as defined in the Credit Agreement defined below) HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to [§2.4(d)(iii), §2.11] [§3.3(d)(iii)] and/or §12.1 of the Fourth Amended and Restated   Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10.1, §10.2, §10.3, §10.4, and §10.11 of the Credit Agreement on a pro-forma basis after giving effect to the requested [Revolving Credit Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan][increase of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment], all of which data and computations, to the knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] executing and delivering this Compliance Certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative, are true, complete and correct.

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

 
 

 


     The activities of the Borrowers, each Guarantor and their respective Subsidiaries and subsidiaries since the date of the last Compliance Certificate submitted by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent have been reviewed by the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] and/or by employees or agents under his/her immediate supervision.  Based upon such review, to the knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer], both before and after giving effect to the requested [Revolving Credit Loan][Delayed Draw Term Loan] [increase of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment], (1) no Default or Event of Default exists on the date hereof or will exist under the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document on the [Drawdown Date of such Loan][effective date of such increase], and (2) after taking into account [such requested Loan][such requested increase], no Default or Event of Default will exist as of the [Drawdown Date of such Loan][effective date of such increase] or thereafter.

     To the knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer], each of the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and each Guarantor contained in the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents or in any document or instrument delivered pursuant to or in connection with the Credit Agreement was true as of the date as of which they were made, is true at and as of the date hereof, and will be true at and as of the time of the [making of the requested Loan][increase of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment], with the same effect as if made at and as of that time.

     The [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] certifies that he/she is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative.




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     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:




 
 

 

   
Exhibit D-2
     

[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(Sovran Financial Statements)

     The undersigned Chief Financial Officer of Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §8.4(c) of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     As required by §8.4(c) of the Credit Agreement, the consolidated (and consolidating, if required under the Credit Agreement) financial statements of Sovran and its respective subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the [year] [quarter] ended ______, 20__ (the " Financial   Statements" ), prepared in accordance with GAAP (subject, in the case of quarterly statements, to year-end adjustments none of which are anticipated to be materially adverse, except as specifically disclosed in this compliance certificate) accompany this Compliance Certificate.  The Financial Statements present fairly the financial position of Sovran and its subsidiaries as at the date thereof and the results of operations of Sovran and its subsidiaries for the period covered thereby.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth (i) the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Credit Agreement and (ii) a list of all Excluded Subsidiaries as of the date hereof together with a description of each such Excluded Subsidiaries' Real Estate and Indebtedness, all of which data, computations, and descriptions to the knowledge and belief of the Chief Financial Officer executing and delivering this Compliance Certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative, are true, complete and correct.

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial

 
 

 

covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

     The activities of Sovran and its subsidiaries during the period covered by the Financial Statements have been reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  Based upon such review, during the period covered by the Financial Statements, and as of the date of this Certificate, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, except as specifically disclosed in this compliance certificate.

     The Chief Financial Officer certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this Compliance Certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative.


 
 

 

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:  Chief Financial Officer




 
 

 

   
Exhibit   D-3
     

[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(SALP Financial Statements)

     The undersigned Chief Financial Officer of Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §8.4(c) of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among SALP, Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (together with SALP, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     As required by §8.4(c) of the Credit Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 1 are financial statements of SALP and its subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the [year] [quarter] ended ______, 20__ (the " Financial   Statements" ) prepared in accordance with GAAP (subject, in the case of quarterly statements, to year-end adjustments none of which are anticipated to be materially adverse, except as specifically disclosed in this compliance certificate).  The Financial Statements delivered herewith present fairly the financial position of SALP and its subsidiaries as at the date thereof and the results of operations of SALP and its subsidiaries for the period covered thereby.

     The activities of SALP and its subsidiaries during the period covered by the Financial Statements have been reviewed by the chief financial officer of SALP and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  Based upon such review, during the period covered by the Financial Statements, and as of the date of this compliance certificate, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, except as specifically disclosed in this compliance certificate.


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     The undersigned Chief Financial Officer of SALP certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of SALP.

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
 
By:                                                              
Name:
Title:  Chief Financial Officer




 
 

 

   
Exhibi t D-4
     

[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(Incurrence of Indebtedness)

     The undersigned, being the Chief Financial Officer of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. a Maryland corporation (" Sovran " and together with Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §9.1 of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among the Borrowers, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this compliance certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     The Borrowers hereby give the Administrative Agent notice that a Borrower, a Guarantor or a Subsidiary plans to incur Indebtedness for borrowed money which will cause the aggregate amount of Indebtedness for borrowed money incurred since delivery of the most recent compliance certificate to exceed $5,000,000.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Credit Agreement on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Indebtedness for borrowed money, all of which data and computations, to the best knowledge and belief of the Chief Financial Officer executing and delivering this compliance certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative, are true, complete and correct.

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as

 
 

 

Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

     The activities of the Borrower, the Guarantor or the Subsidiary, as applicable, have been reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  The Chief Financial Officer certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative.

 
 

 

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title: Chief Financial Officer




 
 

 

   
Exhibi t D-5
     

[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF
[CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER][TREASURER]

(Merger, Consolidation or Reorganization)

     The undersigned, being the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] of Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §9.4(a) of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this compliance certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     The undersigned hereby gives the Administrative Agent notice that a Borrower, a Guarantor, or a Subsidiary plans to become a party to a merger, consolidation or reorganization requiring a compliance certificate under §9.4(a) of the Credit Agreement.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Credit Agreement on a pro forma basis, all of which data and computations, to the best knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] executing and delivering this compliance certificate, are true, complete and correct.  Furthermore, the undersigned certifies that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such merger, consolidation or reorganization and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto;

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as

 
 

 

Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

     The activities of the Borrower, the Guarantor, the Operating Subsidiary or the wholly-owned Subsidiary, as applicable, have been reviewed by the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  The [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of the Borrower Representative.

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:


Title:

 
 

 

   
Exhibit   D-6
     
[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF
[CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER][TREASURER]

(Disposition of Unencumbered Property)

     The undersigned [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] of Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §9.4(b)(i) or §9.4(b)(ii) of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Sovran, as Borrower Representative hereby gives the Administrative Agent notice of the intention of a Borrower, a Guarantor, or a Subsidiary to Sell or to grant an Indebtedness Lien on an Unencumbered Property or other asset pursuant to §9.4(b)(i) or §9.4(b)(ii) of the Credit Agreement.  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings described in the Credit Agreement.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Credit Agreement on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such proposed Sale or Indebtedness Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, all of which data and computations, to the knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] executing and delivering this compliance certificate on behalf of Sovran, are true, complete and correct.

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

 
 

 

     The activities of the Borrowers, the Guarantor, or the Subsidiaries, as applicable, have been reviewed by the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  Based upon such review, to the best knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer], both before and after giving effect to the proposed Sale or Indebtedness Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist under any Loan Document.

     The [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer] certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this Compliance Certificate on behalf of Sovran, as Borrower Representative.


 
 

 

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:




 
 

 

   
Exhibit   D-7
     
[Form of Compliance Certificate]

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(Closing Condition)

     Each of the undersigned, being the Chief Financial Officers of Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation (" Sovran "), and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Borrowers "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

     This Compliance Certificate is furnished pursuant to §11.14 of the Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among the Borrowers, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

     Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Credit Agreement after giving pro forma effect to the transactions contemplated therein, all of which data and computations, to the best knowledge and belief of each Chief Financial Officers executing and delivering this compliance certificate on behalf of the Borrowers, are true, complete and correct.

     Pursuant to Section §8.24 of the Credit Agreement, to the extent that (i) any "financial covenant" in the Note Purchase Agreement is more restrictive on the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the holders of the notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement than the financial covenants set forth in §10 of the Credit Agreement (and the definitions relating thereto) or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth in the Credit Agreement is included in any Note Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 2 are financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the such "financial covenants."

     Each of the Chief Financial Officers hereby certifies, in accordance with the provisions of §11.14 of the Credit Agreement, that the representations and warranties of the Borrowers contained in the Credit Agreement and in each document and instrument

 
 

 

delivered pursuant to or in connection therewith are true as of the date hereof and that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date hereof.

     Each of the Chief Financial Officers certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of Sovran or SALP, as the case may be.



 
 

 

     Executed as of this __ day of ___________, 20__.


SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
By:                                                                    
Name:
Title:  Chief Financial Officer
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
By:                                                                     
Name:
Title:  Chief Financial Officer




 
 

 

   
Exhibi t E
     
[Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement]

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
 
     This Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the " Assignment and Assumption ") is dated as of the Effective Date set forth below and is entered into by and between [the][each] Assignor identified in item 1 below ([the][each, an] " Assignor ") and [the][each] 2 Assignee identified in item 2 below ([the][each, an] " Assignee ").  [It is understood and agreed that the rights and obligations of [the Assignors][the Assignees] 3 hereunder are several and not joint.] 4   Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement "), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by [the][each] Assignee.  The Standard Terms and Conditions set forth in Annex 1 attached hereto are hereby agreed to and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Assignment and Assumption as if set forth herein in full.

     For an agreed consideration, [the][each] Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to [the Assignee][the respective Assignees], and [the][each] Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from [the Assignor][the respective Assignors], subject to and in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions and the Credit Agreement, as of the Effective Date inserted by the Administrative Agent as contemplated below (i) all of [the Assignor's][the respective Assignors'] rights and obligations in [its capacity as a Lender][their respective capacities as Lenders] under the Credit Agreement and any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto to the extent related to the amount and percentage interest identified below of all of such outstanding rights and obligations of [the Assignor][the respective Assignors] under the respective facilities identified below (including without limitation any Letters of Credit and Guarantees included in such facilities), and (ii) to the extent permitted to be assigned under applicable law, all claims, suits, causes of action and any other right of [the Assignor (in its capacity as a Lender)][the respective Assignors (in their respective capacities as Lenders)] against any Person, whether known or unknown, arising under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto or the loan transactions governed thereby or in any way based on or related to any of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, contract claims, tort claims, malpractice claims, statutory claims and all other claims at law or in equity related to the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clause (i) above (the rights and obligations sold and assigned by [the][any] Assignor to [the][any] Assignee pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as [the][an] " Assigned Interest ").  Each such sale and assignment is without recourse to [the][any] Assignor and, except as expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by [the][any] Assignor.

______________________________
2 For bracketed language here and elsewhere in this form relating to the Assignee(s), if the assignment is to a single Assignee, choose the first bracketed language.  If the assignment is to multiple Assignees, choose the second bracketed language.

3 Select as appropriate.

4 Include bracketed language if there are either multiple Assignors or multiple Assignees.

 
 

 



1.
Assignor[s]:
_________________________________
_________________________________
 
[Assignor [is] [is not] a Defaulting Lender]
 
2.
Assignee[s]:
_________________________________
_________________________________
 
[for each Assignee, indicate [Affiliate][Approved Fund] of [ identify Lender ]
 
3.
Borrowers:
Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership
 
4.
Administrative Agent:
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as the Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement
 
5.
Credit Agreement:
That certain Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents
 
6.
Assigned Interest[s]:
 

Assignor[s]
Assignee[s]
Facility Assigned 5
Aggregate Amount of Commitment/Loans for all Lenders
Amount of Commitment/
Loans Assigned
Percentage Assigned of Commitment/
Loans
     
$
$
%
     
$
$
%
     
$
$
%

[7.           Trade Date:                                ______________] 6

[Page break]

______________________________
5 Fill in the appropriate terminology for the types of facilities under the Credit Agreement that are being assigned under this Assignment (e.g., "Revolving Loans," etc.)

6 To be completed if the Assignor(s) and the Assignee(s) intend that the minimum assignment amount is to be determined as of the Trade Date.


 
 

 


     Effective Date:   _____________ ___, 20___ [TO BE INSERTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND WHICH SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDATION OF TRANSFER IN THE REGISTER THEREFOR.]

The terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:

 
ASSIGNOR[S]
[NAME OF ASSIGNOR]
 
 
By:______________________________
   Title:
 
 
 
[NAME OF ASSIGNOR]
 
 
By:______________________________
   Title:
 
 
 
 
ASSIGNEE[S]
[NAME OF ASSIGNEE]
 
 
By:______________________________
   Title:
 
 
 
 
[NAME OF ASSIGNEE]
 
 
By:______________________________
   Title:



 
 

 



[Consented to and] 7   and Accepted:

MANUFACTUERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
acting in its capacity as Administrative
Agent


By:                                                                                 
     Name:
     Title:


[Consented to:] 8

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.


By:                                                                                 
     Name:
     Title:


[Consented to:] 9

SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

By: Sovran Holdings Inc., its general partner


By:                                                                                 
     Name:
     Title:





______________________________

7 To be added only if the consent of the Administrative Agent is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

8 To be added only if the consent of the Borrower is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

9 To be added only if the consent of the Borrower is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.



 
 

 


   
ANNEX 1
     
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

1.      Representations and Warranties .

          1.1   Assignor[s] .  [The][Each] Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of [the][the relevant] Assigned Interest, (ii) [the][such] Assigned Interest is free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim, (iii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (iv) it is [not] a Defaulting Lender; and (b) assumes no responsibility with respect to (i) any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any collateral thereunder, (iii) the financial condition of the Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan Document, or (iv) the performance or observance by the Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document.

          1.2.   Assignee[s] .  [The][Each] Assignee (a) represents and warrants that (i) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the Credit Agreement, (ii) it meets all the requirements to be an Eligible Assignee as defined in the Credit Agreement (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under the Credit Agreement), (iii) from and after the Effective Date specified for this Assignment and Assumption, it shall be bound by the provisions of the Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of [the][the relevant] Assigned Interest, shall have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (iv) it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to acquire assets of the type represented by the Assigned Interest and either it, or the person exercising discretion in making its decision to acquire the Assigned Interest, is experienced in acquiring assets of such type, (v) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, and has received or has been accorded the opportunity to receive copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 7.4 thereof, as applicable, and such other documents and information as it deems appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such] Assigned Interest, (vi) it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such] Assigned Interest; and (vii) if it is a Foreign Lender, attached to the Assignment and Assumption is any documentation required to be delivered by it pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, duly completed and executed by [the][such] Assignee; and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and without reliance on the

 
 

 

Administrative Agent, [the][any] Assignor or any other Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents, and (ii) it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

          2.   Payments .  From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of [the][each] Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to [the][the relevant] Assignee whether such amounts have accrued prior to, on or after the Effective Date.  The Assignor[s] and the Assignee[s] shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments by the Administrative Agent for periods prior to such Effective Date or with respect to the making of this assignment directly between themselves.

          3.   General Provisions .  This Assignment and Assumption shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.  This Assignment and Assumption may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one instrument.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Assignment and Assumption by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Assumption.  This Assignment and Assumption shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York.





 
 

 

   
Exhibi t F
     
[Form of Notice of Continuation/Conversion]

____________ ___, 20__


Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
One Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14203
Attention:  ______________________

Ladies and Gentlemen:

          Reference is made to that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 (such agreement, as it may be or may have been amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement "; capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings assigned to those terms in the Credit Agreement), among Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation, Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and the other lending institutions which are or may become parties thereto pursuant to §19 thereof (collectively, the " Lenders "), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent (together with its successors and assigns, the " Administrative Agent ") for the Lenders, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, and each of U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ").  The Borrowers hereby give you notice pursuant to [§2.5] [§3.7] of the Credit Agreement for the [Revolving Credit Loans] [Term  Loans] specified below that they elect to:

     1.  [Continue [Revolving Credit Loans] [the Initial Term Loan] [Delayed Draw Term Loans] as LIBOR Rate Loans, and the aggregate principal amount of the [Revolving Credit Loans] [Initial Term Loans] [Delayed Draw Term Loans] subject to the requested continuation is $__________________ and was originally borrowed by the Borrowers on ______________, 201__, the current Interest Period of which ends on ______________, 20__.]

     2.  [Convert [Revolving Credit Loans] [the Initial Term Loan] [Delayed Draw Term Loans] to [Base Rate Loans] [LIBOR Rate Loans] and the aggregate principal amount of the [Revolving Credit Loans] [Term Loans] subject to the requested conversion is $__________________ and was originally borrowed by the Borrowers on ______________, 201__, the current Interest Period of which ends on ______________, 20__.].
     

     3.  The date for such [continuation] [conversion] shall be _______________.

     4.  [The Interest Period for such continued or converted (as applicable) LIBOR Rate Loans is requested to be a [1][2][3][6] month period] .
     The Borrower Representative hereby certifies to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders on behalf of each Borrower that it is authorized to execute this notice on behalf of the Borrowers, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, on the date hereof there are no other prohibitions under the Credit Agreement to the requested [conversion][continuation], no such prohibitions will exist on the date of the requested [conversion][continuation], and the requested [conversion][continuation] is in accordance with the provisions of [§2.5] [§3.7] of the Credit Agreement.


     Executed as of this _____ day of _____________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
 
By:                                                                         
Name:
Title:
 
 
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings Inc., its general partner
 
By:                                                                         
Name:
Title:




 
 

 


 
 

 

   
EXHIBIT 10.2
     

Execution Version

_____________________________________________________________________________






Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership



$100,000,000 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D,
due August 5, 2021





____________________

Note Purchase Agreement
_____________________






Dated as of August 5, 2011









_____________________________________________________________________________


 
 

 



Table of Contents



Section 1.
Authorization of Notes
1
     Section 1.1
     Authorization
1
     Section 1.2
     Adjustment to Interest Rate
1
     
Section 2.
Sale and Purchase of Notes; Subsidiary Guaranty
2
     Section 2.1.
     Notes
2
     Section 2.2.
     Subsidiary Guaranty
2
     
Section 3.
Closing
2
     
   
Section 4.
Conditions to Closing
3
     Section 4.1.
     Representations and Warranties
3
     Section 4.2.
     Performance; No Default
3
     Section 4.3.
     Compliance Certificates
3
     Section 4.4.
     Opinions of Counsel
4
     Section 4.5.
     Purchase Permitted by Applicable Law, Etc.
4
     Section 4.6.
     Related Transactions
4
     Section 4.7
     Payment of Special Counsel Fees
4
     Section 4.8.
     Private Placement Number
5
     Section 4.9.
     Changes in Corporate Structure
5
     Section 4.10.
     Subsidiary Guaranty
5
     Section 4.11.
     Intercreditor Agreement
5
     Section 4.12.
     Funding Instructions
5
     Section 4.13.
     Rating of Notes
5
     Section 4.14.
     Proceedings and Documents
5
 
     
 
Section 5.
Representations and Warranties of the Obligors
5
     Section 5.1.
     Organization; Power and Authority
5
     Section 5.2.
     Authorization, Etc.
6
     Section 5.3.
     Disclosure
6
     Section 5.4.
     Organization and Ownership of Shares of
     Subsidiaries; Affiliates
6
     Section 5.5.
     Financial Statements
7
     Section 5.6
     Compliance with Laws, Other Instruments, Etc.
7
     Section 5.7.
     Governmental Authorizations, Etc.
8
     Section 5.8.
     Litigation; Observance of Agreements, Statutes and Orders
8
     Section 5.9.
     Taxes
8
     Section 5.10.
     Title to Property; Leases
8
     Section 5.11.
     Licenses, Permits, Etc.
8
     Section 5.12
     Compliance with ERISA
9
     Section 5.13.
     Private Offering by the Obligors
10
     Section 5.14.
     Use of Proceeds; Margin Regulations
10
     Section 5.15.
     Existing Debt; Liens
10
     Section 5.16.
     Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Etc.
11
     Section 5.17.
     Status under Certain Statutes
11
     Section 5.18.
     Environmental Matters
12
     Section 5.19.
     Solvency
12
     Section 5.20.
     Pari Passu Obligations
13
     
Section 6.
Representations of the Purchaser
13
     Section 6.1.
     Purchase for Investment
13
     Section 6.2.
     Source of Funds
13
     
Section 7.
Information as to Obligors
15
     Section 7.1.
     Financial and Business Information
15
     Section 7.2.
     Officer's Certificate
18
     Section 7.3.
     Inspection
19
     
Section 8.
Payment of the Notes
19
     Section 8.1
     Required Payments
19
     Section 8.2.
Optional Prepayments
19
     Section 8.3.
     Prepayment of Notes Upon Change of Control
20
     Section 8.4.
     Allocation of Partial Prepayments
20
     Section 8.5.
     Maturity; Surrender, Etc.
21
     Section 8.6.
     Purchase of Notes
21
     Section 8.7.
     Make-Whole Amount
21
     
Section 9.
Affirmative Covenants
22
     Section 9.1.
     Compliance with Law
22
     Section 9.2.
     Insurance
22
     Section 9.3.
     Payment of Taxes and Claims
23
     Section 9.4.
     Existence of SALP, Sovran Holdings and Subsidiaries;
     Maintenance of Properties.
23
     Section 9.5.
     Additional Subsidiary Guarantors
24
     Section 9.6.
     Management
25
     Section 9.7.
     Financial Covenants under Principal Lending Facilities
26
     Section 9.8.
     Rating
26
     Section 9.9.
     Books and Records
26
     
Section 10.
Negative Covenants
26
     Section 10.1.
     Restrictions of Debt
26
     Section 10.2.
     Restrictions on Liens, Etc.
27
     Section 10.3.
     Restrictions on Investments
29
     Section 10.4.
     Merger, Consolidation and Disposition of Assets
30
     Section 10.5.
     Sale and Leaseback
32
     Section 10.6.
     Compliance with Environmental Laws
32
     Section 10.7.
     Distributions
32
     Section 10.8.
     Leverage Ratio
32
     Section 10.9.
     Priority Debt
32
     Section 10.10.
     Consolidated Tangible Net Worth
33
     Section 10.11.
     Debt Service and Fixed Charge Coverages
33
     Section 10.12.
     Unimproved Land
33
     Section 10.13.
     Construction-in-Process
33
     Section 10.14.
     Promissory Notes
33
     Section 10.15.
     Unimproved Land, Construction-in-Process and Notes
33
     Section 10.16.
     Joint Venture Ownership Interest
33
     Section 10.17.
     Unhedged Variable Rate Debt
34
     Section 10.18.
     Unsecured Debt
34
     Section 10.19.
     Unencumbered Property Debt Service Coverage
34
     Section 10.20.
     Covenants Calculations
34
     Section 10.21.
     Nature of Business
35
     Section 10.22.
     Transactions with Affiliates
35
     Section 10.23.
     Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
35
     
Section 11.
Events of Default
35
     
Section 12.
Remedies on Default, Etc.
37
     Section 12.2.
     Other Remedies
38
     Section 12.3.
     Rescission
38
     Section 12.4.
     No Waivers or Election of Remedies, Expenses, Etc.
39
     
Section 13.
Registration; Exchange; Substitution of Notes
39
     Section 13.1.
     Registration of Notes
39
     Section 13.2.
     Transfer and Exchange of Notes
39
     Section 13.3.
     Replacement of Notes
40
     
Section 14.
Payments on Notes
40
     Section 14.1.
     Place of Payment
40
     Section 14.2.
     Home Office Payment
 
     
Section 15.
Expenses, Etc.
41
     Section 15.1.
     Transaction Expenses
41
     Section 15.2.
     Survival
41
     
Section 16.
Survival of Representations and Warranties; Entire Agreement
41
     
Section 17.
Amendment and Waiver
42
     Section 17.1.
     Requirements
42
     Section 17.2.
     Solicitation of Holders of Notes
42
     Section 17.3.
     Binding Effect, Etc.
42
     Section 17.4.
     Notices Held by Obligors, Etc.
43
     
Section 18.
Notices
43
     
Section 19.
Reproduction of Documents
43
     
Section 20.
Confidential Information
44
     
Section 21.
Substitution of Purchaser
45
     
Section 22.
Miscellaneous
45
     Section 22.1.
     Successors and Assigns
45
     Section 22.2.
     Payments Due on Non-Business Days
45
     Section 22.3.
     Severability
45
     Section 22.4.
     Construction
45
     Section 22.5.
     Accounting Terms
45
     Section 22.6.
     Counterparts
46
     Section 22.7.
     Governing Law
46
     Section 22.8.
     Jurisdiction and Process; Waiver of Jury Trial
46


Schedules and Exhibits
 
   
Schedule A
Information Relating to Purchasers
Schedule B
Defined Terms
Schedule 5.3
Disclosure Documents
Schedule 5.4
Subsidiaries of the Obligors, Ownership of Subsidiary Stock and Affiliates
Schedule 5.5
Financial Statements
Schedule 5.15
Existing Debt; Liens; Future Liens
Schedule 5.18
Environmental Disclosures
Schedule 10.3
Investments
     
Exhibit 1
Form of 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Note, Series D, due August 5, 2021
Exhibit 2.2(a)
Form of Subsidiary Guaranty
Exhibit 2.2(b)
Form of Intercreditor Agreement
Exhibit 4.4(a)
Form of Opinion of Counsel to the Obligors and Subsidiary Guarantors
Exhibit 4.4(b)
Form of Opinion of Special Counsel to the Purchasers
Exhibit 10.1
Compliance Certificate
Exhibit 10.4(a)
Compliance Certificate
Exhibit 10.4(b)
Compliance Certificate


 
 

 

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership

6467 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14221-5890

$100,000,000 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, Due August 5, 2021

 
Dated as of
 
August 5, 2011


To the Purchasers listed in
the attached Schedule A:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation ( "Sovran" ), and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership ( "SALP" and together with Sovran, the "Obligors" ), jointly and severally agree with the Purchasers listed in the attached Schedule A (the "Purchasers" ) to this Note Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement" ) as follows:
 
Section 1
Authorization of Notes.

          Section 1.1.     Authorization .  The Obligors will authorize the issue and sale of $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of their 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021 (the "Notes," such term to include any such notes issued in substitution therefor pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement).  The Notes shall be substantially in the form set out in Exhibit 1, with such changes therefrom, if any, as may be approved by the Purchasers and the Obligors.  Certain capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined in Schedule B; references to a "schedule" or an "Exhibit" are, unless otherwise specified, to a Schedule or an Exhibit attached to this Agreement.

          Section 1.2      Adjustment to Interest Rate .  (a) If an Adverse Rating Condition (as defined in Section 1.2(d)) occurs, the rate of interest on the Notes shall increase by 175 basis points (1.75%) over the rate of interest (including the Default Rate, if applicable) that the Notes would otherwise bear (a "Rate Increase" ).  Any Rate Increase shall take effect for interest accruing on the Notes from and after the Interest Payment Date that falls on or immediately precedes the date on which the Adverse Rating Condition occurs and shall continue to be in effect until it is terminated pursuant to Section 1.2(b).  For the sake of clarity, this Agreement contemplates that: (i) notwithstanding that more than one Adverse Rating Condition may exist at the same time, no more than one Rate Increase shall be in effect at any time; and (ii) the same Adverse Rating Condition may exist multiple times while the Notes are outstanding, and each time such Adverse Rating Condition exists, a Rate Increase shall take effect, subject to Section 1.2(a)(i).

 
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           (b)  If the Adverse Rating Condition that gives rise to a Rate Increase shall cease to exist, and if no other Adverse Rating Condition shall exist or occur before the Interest Payment Date immediately following the date on which such Adverse Rating Condition shall have ceased to exist, the Rate Increase shall be terminated.  The termination shall be effective for interest accruing on the Notes from and after the Interest Payment Date that falls on or immediately follows the date on which such Adverse Rating Condition shall cease to exist.

           (c)  Notwithstanding Section 1.2(b), no Rate Increase shall be terminated at a time when the Default Rate is in effect.

           (d)  As used in this Section, "Adverse Rating Condition" means any one of the following:

                     (i)  The Notes are not rated by at least one Rating Agency, or the Notes are rated lower than BBB- by S&P, lower than Baa3 by Moody's, or lower than BBB- by Fitch.

                     (ii)  SALP is not assigned a long-term, unsecured debt rating by at least one Rating Agency, or is assigned such a rating lower than BBB- by S&P, lower than Baa3 by Moody's, or lower than BBB- by Fitch.

           (e)  The Obligors shall notify each holder of Notes in writing promptly after becoming aware of any change in any of SALP's debt ratings or any change in any rating of the Notes.

           (f)  The provisions of this Section 1.2 are in addition to the provisions of Section 9.8.

Section 2
Sale and Purchase of Notes; Subsidiary Guaranty.

          Section 2.1.     Notes .  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Obligors will issue and sell to each Purchaser and each Purchaser will purchase from the Obligors, at the Closing provided for in Section 3, Notes in the principal amount specified opposite such Purchaser's name in Schedule A at the purchase price of 100% of the principal amount thereof.  The obligations of each Purchaser hereunder are several and not joint obligations and each Purchaser shall have no obligation and no liability to any Person for the performance or nonperformance by any other Purchaser hereunder.

          Section 2.2.     Subsidiary Guaranty .  The payment by the Obligors of all amounts due with respect to the Notes and the performance by the Obligors of their respective obligations under this Agreement will be absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed by the Subsidiary Guarantors pursuant to the Subsidiary Guaranty.  Payments under the Subsidiary Guaranty and certain other Guaranties of the Subsidiary Guarantors shall be shared in accordance with the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

Section 3
Closing.

          The sale and purchase of the Notes to be purchased by each Purchaser shall occur at the offices of Chapman and Cutler LLP, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, at 10:00 a.m., Chicago time, at a closing (the "Closing" ) on August 5, 2011 or on such other

 
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Business Day thereafter on or prior to August 8, 2011 as may be agreed upon by the Obligors and the Purchasers.  At the Closing the Obligors will deliver to each Purchaser the Notes to be purchased by such Purchaser in the form of a single Note to be so purchased (or such greater number of Notes in denominations of at least $100,000 as such Purchaser may request) dated the date of the Closing and registered in such Purchaser's name (or in the name of such Purchaser's nominee), against delivery by such Purchaser to the Obligors or their order of immediately available funds in the amount of the purchase price therefor by wire transfer of immediately available funds for the account of the Obligors to Account Number 017365461, at M&T Bank in Buffalo, New York, ABA Number 022 0000 46 ref: Sovran Acquisition LP.  If at the Closing the Obligors shall fail to tender such Notes to any Purchaser as provided above in this Section 3, or any of the conditions specified in Section 4 shall not have been fulfilled to any Purchaser's satisfaction, such Purchaser shall, at such Purchaser's election, be relieved of all further obligations under this Agreement, without thereby waiving any rights such Purchaser may have by reason of such failure or such nonfulfillment.

Section 4
Conditions to Closing.

          The obligation of each Purchaser to purchase and pay for the Notes to be sold to such Purchaser at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment to such Purchaser's satisfaction, prior to or at the Closing, of the following conditions:

          Section 4.1.     Representations and Warranties .

           (a)   Representations and Warranties of the Obligors .  The representations and warranties of each Obligor in this Agreement shall be correct when made and at the time of Closing.

           (b)   Representations and Warranties of the Subsidiary Guarantors .  The representations and warranties of the Subsidiary Guarantors in the Subsidiary Guaranty shall be correct when made and at the time of Closing.

          Section 4.2.     Performance; No Default .  Each Obligor and each Subsidiary Guarantor shall have performed and complied with all agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement and the Subsidiary Guaranty required to be performed or complied with by it prior to or at the Closing, and after giving effect to the issue and sale of the Notes (and the application of the proceeds thereof as contemplated by Section 5.14), no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.  Neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries shall have entered into any transaction since the date of the Memorandum that would have been prohibited by Section 10 hereof had such Section applied since such date.

          Section 4.3.     Compliance Certificates .

           (a)  O fficer's Certificate of the Obligors .  Each Obligor shall have delivered to such Purchaser an Officer's Certificate, dated the date of the Closing, certifying that the conditions specified in Sections 4.1(a), 4.2 and 4.9 have been fulfilled.

 
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           (b)   Secretary's Certificate of the Obligors .  Each Obligor shall have delivered to such Purchaser a certificate certifying as to the resolutions attached thereto and other corporate proceedings relating to the authorization, execution and delivery of the Notes and this Agreement.

           (c)   Officer's Certificate of the Subsidiary Guarantors .  Each Subsidiary Guarantor shall have delivered to such Purchaser an Officer's Certificate, dated the date of the Closing, certifying that the conditions specified in Section 4.1(b), 4.2 and 4.9 have been fulfilled.

           (d)   Secretary's Certificate of the Subsidiary Guarantors .  Each Subsidiary Guarantor shall have delivered to such Purchaser a certificate certifying as to the resolutions attached thereto and other corporate proceedings relating to the authorization, execution and delivery of the Subsidiary Guaranty.

          Section 4.4.  Opinions of Counsel .  Such Purchaser shall have received opinions in form and substance satisfactory to such Purchaser, dated the date of the Closing (a) from Phillips Lytle LLP, counsel for the Obligors and the Guarantors, covering the matters set forth in Exhibit 4.4(a) and covering such other matters incident to the transactions contemplated hereby as such Purchaser or such Purchaser's counsel may reasonably request (and the Obligors hereby instruct their counsel to deliver such opinion to such Purchaser), and (b) from Chapman and Cutler LLP, the Purchasers' special counsel in connection with such transactions, substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit 4.4(b) and covering such other matters incident to such transactions as such Purchaser may reasonably request.

          Section 4.5.  Purchase Permitted by Applicable Law, Etc .  On the date of Closing each purchase of Notes shall (a) be permitted by the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction to which each Purchaser is subject, without recourse to provisions (such as Section 1405(a)(8) of the New York Insurance Law) permitting limited investments by insurance companies without restriction as to the character of the particular investment, (b) not violate any applicable law or regulation (including, without limitation, Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) and (c) not subject any Purchaser to any tax, penalty or liability under or pursuant to any applicable law or regulation, which law or regulation was not in effect on the date hereof.  If requested by any Purchaser, such Purchaser shall have received an Officer's Certificate certifying as to such matters of fact as such Purchaser may reasonably specify to enable such Purchaser to determine whether such purchase is so permitted.

          Section 4.6.  Related Transactions .  The Obligors shall have consummated the sale of the entire principal amount of the Notes scheduled to be sold on the date of Closing pursuant to this Agreement.

          Section 4.7.  Payment of Special Counsel Fees .  Without limiting the provisions of Section 15.1, the Obligors shall have paid on or before the Closing, the fees, charges and disbursements of the Purchasers' special counsel referred to in Section 4.4 to the extent reflected in a statement of such counsel rendered to the Obligors at least one Business Day prior to the Closing.

 
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          Section 4.8.  Private Placement Number .  A Private Placement Number issued by Standard & Poor's CUSIP Service Bureau (in cooperation with the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners) shall have been obtained for the Notes.

          Section 4.9.  Changes in Corporate Structure .  Neither of the Obligors shall have changed its jurisdiction of incorporation or been a party to any merger or consolidation or shall have succeeded to all or any substantial part of the liabilities of any other entity, at any time following the date of the most recent financial statements referred to in Schedule 5.5.

          Section 4.10.  Subsidiary Guaranty.   The Subsidiary Guaranty shall have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each Subsidiary Guarantor, shall constitute the legal, valid and binding contract and agreement of each Subsidiary Guarantor and such Purchaser shall have received a true, correct and complete copy thereof.

          Section 4.11.  Intercreditor Agreement.   The Intercreditor Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by each of the Purchasers, each holder of notes issued pursuant to the 2003 Note Purchase Agreement and to the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement, and the banks which are parties to the Bank Credit Agreement and any other creditor which shall have the benefit of a Guaranty by a Subsidiary Guarantor.

          Section 4.12.  Funding Instructions.   At least three Business Days prior to the date of the Closing, each Purchaser shall have received written instructions signed by a Responsible Officer on letterhead of the Obligors confirming the information specified in Section 3 including (i) the name and address of the transferee bank, (ii) such transferee bank's ABA number and (iii) the account name and number into which the purchase price for the Notes is to be deposited.

          Section 4.13.  Rating of Notes.   The Notes shall have been given a rating of not less than BBB- by S&P, or Baa3 by Moody's, or BBB- by Fitch.

          Section 4.14.  Proceedings and Documents.   All corporate and other proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all documents and instruments incident to such transactions shall be satisfactory to such Purchaser and such Purchaser's special counsel, and such Purchaser and such Purchaser's special counsel shall have received all such counterpart originals or certified or other copies of such documents as such Purchaser or such Purchaser's special counsel may reasonably request.

Section 5
Representations and Warranties of the Obligors.

           The Obligors, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to each Purchaser that:

           Section 5.1.  Organization; Power and Authority.   Sovran is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and is duly qualified as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is required by law, other than those jurisdictions as to which the failure to be so qualified or in good standing could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  SALP is a limited partnership duly organized, validly

 
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existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and is duly qualified as a foreign partnership and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is required by law, other than those jurisdictions as to which the failure to be so qualified or in good standing could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  Each Obligor has the corporate or partnership, as the case may be, power and authority to own or hold under lease the properties it purports to own or hold under lease, to transact the business it transacts and proposes to transact, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Notes and to perform the provisions hereof and thereof.

           Section 5.2.  Authorization, Etc.   This Agreement and the Notes have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or partnership, as the case may be, action on the part of each Obligor, and this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery thereof each Note will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Obligor enforceable against each Obligor in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and (b) general principles of equity(regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

           Section 5.3.  Disclosure.   The Obligors, through their adviser, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, have delivered to each Purchaser a copy of a Confidential Information Memorandum, dated June 2011 (the "Memorandum" ), relating to the transactions contemplated hereby.  The Memorandum fairly describes, in all material respects, the general nature of the business and principal properties of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries.  This Agreement, the Memorandum, the documents, certificates or other writings delivered to the Purchasers by or on behalf of the Obligors in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and identified in Schedule 5.3, and the financial statements listed in Schedule 5.5 (this Agreement, the Memorandum and such documents, certificates or other writings and such financial statements delivered to each Purchaser prior to July 19, 2011 being referred to collectively as the "Disclosure Documents" ), taken as a whole, do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light of the circumstances under which they were made.  Since December 31, 2010, there has been no change in the financial condition, operations, business, properties or prospects of the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries except changes that individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  There is no fact known to either Obligor that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect that has not been set forth herein or in the Disclosure Documents.

           Section 5.4.  Organization and Ownership of Shares of Subsidiaries; Affiliates.   (a) Schedule 5.4 contains (except as noted therein) complete and correct lists of (i) each Obligor's Subsidiaries, showing, as to each Subsidiary, the correct name thereof, the jurisdiction of its organization, the percentage of shares of each class of its capital stock or similar equity interests outstanding owned by the Obligors and each other Subsidiary and whether as of Closing such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary Guarantor, and all other Investments of each Obligor and their Subsidiaries, (ii) each Obligor's Affiliates, other than Subsidiaries, and (iii) each Obligor's directors and senior officers.

 
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          (b)  All of the outstanding shares of capital stock or similar equity interests of each Subsidiary shown in Schedule 5.4 as being owned by the Obligors and their Subsidiaries have been validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and are owned by the Obligors or another Subsidiary free and clear of any Lien (except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 5.4).

          (c)  Each Subsidiary identified in Schedule 5.4 is a corporation or other legal entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and is duly qualified as a foreign corporation or other legal entity and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is required by law, other than those jurisdictions as to which the failure to be so qualified or in good standing could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  Each such Subsidiary has the corporate or other power and authority to own or hold under lease the properties it purports to own or hold under lease and to transact the business it transacts and proposes to transact.

          (d)  No Subsidiary is a party to, or otherwise subject to, any legal restriction or any agreement (other than this Agreement, the agreements listed on Schedule 5.4 and customary limitations imposed by corporate law statutes) restricting the ability of such Subsidiary to pay dividends out of profits or make any other similar distributions of profits to the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries that owns outstanding shares of capital stock or similar equity interests of such Subsidiary.

           Section 5.5.  Financial Statements.   The Obligors have delivered to each Purchaser copies of the financial statements of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries listed on Schedule 5.5.  All of said financial statements (including in each case the related schedules and notes) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries as of the respective dates specified in such financial statements and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the respective periods so specified and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods involved except as set forth in the notes thereto.  The Obligors and their Subsidiaries do not have any Material liabilities that are not disclosed on such financial statements or otherwise disclosed in the Disclosure Documents.

           Section 5.6.  Compliance with Laws, Other Instruments, Etc.   The execution, delivery and performance by each Obligor of this Agreement and the Notes will not (a) contravene, result in any breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any Lien in respect of any property of either Obligor or any Subsidiary under, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan, purchase or credit agreement, lease, corporate charter or by-laws, partnership agreement or any other agreement or instrument to which either Obligor or any Subsidiary is bound or by which either Obligor or any Subsidiary or any of the irrespective properties may be bound or affected, (b) conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any order, judgment, decree, or ruling of any court, arbitrator or Governmental Authority applicable to either Obligor or any Subsidiary, or (c) violate any provision of any statute or other rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority applicable to either Obligor or any Subsidiary.

 
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           Section 5.7.  Governmental Authorizations, Etc. No consent, approval or authorization of, or registration, filing or declaration with, any Governmental Authority is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by either Obligor of this Agreement or the Notes.

           Section 5.8.  Litigation; Observance of Agreements, Statutes and Orders.   (a) There are no actions, suits, investigations or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of either Obligor, threatened against or affecting either Obligor or any Subsidiary or any property of either Obligor or any Subsidiary in any court or before any arbitrator of any kind or before or by any Governmental Authority that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

          (b)  Neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries is in default under any term of any agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound, or any order, judgment, decree or ruling of any court, arbitrator or Governmental Authority or is in violation of any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation (including without limitation Environmental Laws) of any Governmental Authority, which default or violation, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

           Section 5.9.  Taxes.   Each of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries have filed all tax returns that are required to have been filed in any jurisdiction, and have paid all taxes shown to be due and payable on such returns and all other taxes and assessments levied upon them or their properties, assets, income or franchises, to the extent such taxes and assessments have become due and payable and before they have become delinquent, except for any taxes and assessments (a) the amount of which is not individually or in the aggregate Material or (b) the amount, applicability or validity of which is currently being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and with respect to which such Obligor or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, has established adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP.  Neither of the Obligors knows of any basis for any other tax or assessment that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.  The charges, accruals and reserves on the books of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries in respect of federal, state or other taxes for all fiscal periods are adequate.  The federal income tax liabilities of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries have been determined by the Internal Revenue Service and paid for all fiscal years up to and including the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

           Section 5.10.  Title to Property; Leases.   The Obligors and their Subsidiaries have good and sufficient title to their respective properties that individually or in the aggregate are Material, including all such properties reflected in the most recent audited balance sheet referred to in Section 5.5 or purported to have been acquired by either of the Obligors or any Subsidiary after said date (except as sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business), in each case free and clear of Liens prohibited by this Agreement.  All leases that individually or in the aggregate are Material are valid and subsisting and are in full force and effect in all material respects.

           Section 5.11.  Licenses, Permits, Etc.   (a) The Obligors and their Subsidiaries own or possess all licenses, permits, franchises, authorizations, patents, copyrights, service marks,

 
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trademarks and trade names, or rights thereto, that individually or in the aggregate are Material, without known conflict with the rights of others.

          (b)  To the best knowledge of each Obligor, no product of either Obligor or any of their Subsidiaries infringes in any material respect any license, permit, franchise, authorization, patent, copyright, service mark, trademark, trade name or other right owned by any other Person.

          (c)  To the best knowledge of each Obligor, there is no Material violation by any Person of any right of either Obligor or any of their Subsidiaries with respect to any patent, copyright, service mark, trademark, trade name or other right owned or used by either Obligor or any of their Subsidiaries.

           Section 5.12.  Compliance with ERISA.   (a) Each Obligor and each ERISA Affiliate have operated and administered each Plan in compliance with all applicable laws except for such instances of noncompliance as have not resulted in and could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  Neither of the Obligors nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any liability pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or the penalty or excise tax provisions of the Code relating to employee benefit plans (as defined in Section 3 of ERISA), and no event, transaction or condition has occurred or exists that could reasonably be expected to result in the incurrence of any such liability by either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate, or in the imposition of any Lien on any of the rights, properties or assets of either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate, in either case pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or to such penalty or excise tax provisions or to Section 401(a)(29) or 412 of the Code, other than such liabilities or Liens as would not be individually or in the aggregate Material.

          (b)  The present value of the aggregate benefit liabilities under each of the Plans which are subject to Title IV of ERISA (other than Multiemployer Plans), determined as of the end of such Plan's most recently ended plan year on the basis of the actuarial assumptions specified for funding purposes in such Plan's most recent actuarial valuation report, did not exceed the aggregate current value of the assets of such Plan allocable to such benefit liabilities by more than $500,000 in the aggregate for all Plans.  The term "benefit liabilities" has the meaning specified in Section 4001 of ERISA and the terms "current value" and "present value" have the meaning specified in Section 3 of ERISA.

          (c)  Neither of the Obligors nor any of their ERISA Affiliates has incurred any withdrawal liabilities(and are not subject to contingent withdrawal liabilities) under Section 4201 or 4204 of ERISA in respect of Multiemployer Plans that individually or in the aggregate are Material.

          (d)  The expected post-retirement benefit obligation (determined as of the last day of each Obligor's most recently ended fiscal year in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 106, without regard to liabilities attributable to continuation coverage mandated by Section 4980B of the Code) of each Obligor and its Subsidiaries is not Material.

          (e)  The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the issuance and sale of the Notes hereunder will not involve any transaction that is subject to the prohibitions of Section 406 of ERISA or in connection with which a tax could be imposed pursuant to

 
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Section 4975(c)(1)(A)-(D) of the Code.  The representation by each Obligor in the first sentence of this Section 5.12(e) is made in reliance upon and subject to the accuracy of each Purchaser's representation in Section 6.2 as to the sources of the funds to be used to pay the purchase price of the Notes to be purchased by such Purchaser.

           Section 5.13.  Private Offering by the Obligors.   Neither the Obligors nor any one acting on the Obligors' behalf has offered the Notes, the Subsidiary Guaranty or any similar securities for sale to, or solicited any offer to buy any of the same from, or otherwise approached or negotiated in respect thereof with, any Person other than the Purchasers and not more than 16 other Institutional Investors, each of which has been offered the Notes and the Subsidiary Guaranty in connection with a private sale for investment.  Neither of the Obligors nor any one acting on their behalf has taken, or will take, any action that would subject the issuance or sale of the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty to the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act or to the registration requirements of any securities or blue sky laws of any applicable jurisdiction.

           Section 5.14.  Use of Proceeds; Margin Regulations.   The Obligors will apply the proceeds of the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries (including the repayment of Debt of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries).  No part of the proceeds from the sale of the Notes hereunder will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of buying or carrying any margin stock within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (12 CFR 221), or for the purpose of buying or carrying or trading in any securities under such circumstances as to involve either Obligor in a violation of Regulation X of said Board (12 CFR 224) or to involve any broker or dealer in a violation of Regulation T of said Board (12 CFR 220).  Margin stock does not constitute more than 1% of the value of the consolidated assets of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries and the Obligors do not have any present intention that margin stock will constitute more than 1% of the value of such assets.  As used in this Section, the terms "margin stock" and "purpose of buying or carrying" shall have the meanings assigned to them in said Regulation U.

           Section 5.15.  Existing Debt; Liens.   (a) Except as described therein, Schedule 5.15 sets forth a complete and correct list of all outstanding Debt of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries as of August 5, 2011 (including a description of the obligors and obligees, principal amount outstanding and collateral therefor, if any and Guaranty thereof, if any).  Neither of the Obligors nor any Subsidiary is in default and no waiver of default is currently in effect, in the payment of any principal or interest on any Debt of the Obligors or such Subsidiary, and no event or condition exists with respect to any Debt of the Obligors or any Subsidiary, that would permit (or that with notice or the lapse of time, or both, would permit) one or more Persons to cause such Debt to become due and payable before its stated maturity or before its regularly scheduled dates of payment.

          (b)  Except as disclosed in Schedule 5.15, neither of the Obligors nor any Subsidiary has agreed or consented to cause or permit in the future (upon the happening of a contingency or otherwise) any of its property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to be subject to a Lien not permitted by Section 10.2.

 
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          (c)  Neither any Obligor nor any Subsidiary is a party to, or otherwise subject to any provision contained in, any instrument evidencing Indebtedness of such Obligor or such Subsidiary, any agreement relating thereto or any other agreement (including, but not limited to, its charter or other organizational document) which limits the amount of, or otherwise imposes restrictions on the incurring of, Debt of the Obligors, except as specifically indicated in Schedule 5.15.

           Section 5.16.  Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Etc.   (a) Neither any Obligor nor any Controlled Entity (i) is a Person whose name appears on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury ( "OFAC" ) (an "OFAC Listed Person" ) or (ii) is a department, agency or instrumentality of, or is otherwise controlled by or acting on behalf of, directly or indirectly, (x) any OFAC Listed Person or (y) any Person, entity, organization, foreign country or regime that is subject to any OFAC Sanctions Program (each OFAC Listed Person and each other Person, entity, organization and government of a country described in clause (ii), a "Blocked Person" ) or (iii) has any investments in, or knowingly (as such term is defined in Section 101(6) of CISADA) engages in any dealings or transactions with, any Blocked Person.

          (b)  No part of the proceeds from the sale of the Notes hereunder constitutes or will constitute funds obtained on behalf of any Blocked Person or will otherwise be used, directly by the Obligors or indirectly through any Controlled Entity, in connection with any investment in, or any transactions or dealings with, any Blocked Person.

          (c)  To the Obligors' actual knowledge after making due inquiry, neither any Obligor nor any Controlled Entity (i) is under investigation by any Governmental Authority for, or has been charged with, or convicted of, money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorist-related activities or other money laundering predicate crimes under any applicable law (collectively, "Anti-Money Laundering Laws" ), (ii) has been assessed civil penalties under any Anti-Money Laundering Laws or (iii) has had any of its funds seized or forfeited in an action under any Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The Obligors have taken reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances (in any event as required by applicable law) to ensure that each Obligor and each Controlled Entity is and will continue to be in compliance with all applicable current and future Anti-Money Laundering Laws.

          (d)  No part of the proceeds from the sale of the Notes hereunder will be used, directly or indirectly, for any improper payments to any governmental official or employee, political party, official of a political party, candidate for political office, official of any public international organization or anyone else acting in an official capacity, in order to obtain, retain or direct business or obtain any improper advantage. The Obligors have taken reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances (in any event as required by applicable law) to ensure that each Obligor and each Controlled Entity is and will continue to be in compliance with all applicable current and future anti-corruption laws and regulations.

           Section 5.17.  Status under Certain Statutes.   Neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries is an "investment company" registered or required to be registered under the

 
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Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or is subject to regulation under the ICC Termination Act of 1995, as amended, or the Federal Power Act, as amended.

           Section 5.18.  Environmental Matters.   Neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries has knowledge of any claim or has received any notice of any claim, and no proceeding has been instituted asserting any claim against either of the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective real properties now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them, or any Locke Property, or other assets, nor, to the knowledge of either of the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries, has any such proceeding been instituted against any real properties now or formerly owned by either of the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries, or any Locke Property, alleging damage to the environment or any violation of any Environmental Laws, except, in each case, such as could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 5.18:

          (a)  neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries has knowledge of any facts which would give rise to any claim, public or private, for violation of Environmental Laws or damage to the environment emanating from, occurring on or in any way related to real properties or to other assets now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them or any Locke Property, or their use, except, in each case, such as could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

          (b)  neither of the Obligors nor any of their Subsidiaries has stored any Hazardous Substances on real properties now or formerly owned, leased or operated by any of them or any Locke Property, or has disposed of any Hazardous Substances in each case in a manner contrary to any Environmental Laws and in any manner that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

          (c)  all buildings on all real properties now owned, leased or operated by the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries or any Locke Property, are in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws, except where failure to comply could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; and

          (d)  a phase I environmental site assessment was prepared for each Locke Property and the results of each such phase I environmental site assessment indicated (i) no suggested remediation in excess of $10,000 in aggregate amount for all such Locke Properties and (ii) no need, requirement or suggestion for a phase II environmental site assessment on any such Locke Property.

           Section 5.19.  Solvency.   The fair value of the business and assets of each of the Obligors and each Subsidiary Guarantor exceeds the amount that will be required to pay its respective liabilities (including, without limitation, contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities on existing debts, as such liabilities may become absolute and matured), in each case after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, the use of the proceeds of the sale of the Notes).  Neither the Obligors nor the Subsidiary Guarantors, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, will be engaged in any business or transaction, or about to engage in any business or transaction,

 
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for which such Person has unreasonably small assets or capital (within the meaning of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act and Section 548 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code), and neither the Obligors nor any Subsidiary Guarantor has any intent to

          (a)  hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which any of them is, or will become, on or after the date of Closing, indebted, or

          (b)  incur debts that would be beyond any of their ability to pay as they mature.

           Section 5.20.  Pari Passu Obligations.

          (a)                      The Notes.   The Notes rank equally and ratably with all unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company generally, but subject to the right of any Person having preferred rights, whether such rights arise by contract, statute, law (or the operation thereof) or otherwise.

          (b)   The Subsidiary Guaranty.   The Subsidiary Guaranty ranks equally and ratably with all unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of each of the Subsidiary Guarantors generally, but subject to the right of any Person having preferred rights, whether such rights arise by contract, statute, law (or the operation thereof) or otherwise.

Section 6
Representations of the Purchaser.

          Section 6.1.  Purchase for Investment. Each Purchaser severally represents that it is purchasing the Notes for its own account or for one or more separate accounts maintained by it or for the account of one or more pension or trust funds and not with a view to the distribution thereof, provided that the disposition of such Purchaser's or such pension or trust funds' property shall at all times be within such Purchaser's or such pension or trust funds' control.  Each Purchaser understands that the Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may be resold only if registered pursuant to the provisions of the Securities Act or if an exemption from registration is available, except under circumstances where neither such registration nor such an exemption is required by law, and that the Obligors are not required to register the Notes.

           Section 6.2.  Source of Funds .  Each Purchaser severally represents that at least one of the following statements is an accurate representation as to each source of funds (a "source" ) to be used by such Purchaser to pay the purchase price of the Notes to be purchased by such Purchaser hereunder:

          (a)  the Source is an "insurance company general account" (as the term is defined in the United States Department of Labor's Prohibited Transaction Exemption ( "PTE" ) 95-60) in respect of which the reserves and liabilities (as defined by the annual statement for life insurance companies approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the "NAIC Annual Statement" )) for the general account contract(s) held by or on behalf of any employee benefit plan together with the amount of the reserves and liabilities for the general account contract(s) held by or on behalf of any other employee benefit plans maintained by the same

 
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employer (or affiliate thereof as defined in PTE 95-60) or by the same employee organization in the general account do not exceed 10% of the total reserves and liabilities of the general account (exclusive of separate account liabilities) plus surplus as set forth in the NAIC Annual Statement filed with such Purchaser's state of domicile; or

          (b)  the Source is a separate account that is maintained solely in connection with such Purchaser's fixed contractual obligations under which the amounts payable, or credited, to any employee benefit plan (or its related trust) that has any interest in such separate account (or to any participant or beneficiary of such plan (including any annuitant)) are not affected in any manner by the investment performance of the separate account; or

          (c)  the Source is either (i) an insurance company pooled separate account, within the meaning of PTE 90-1 or (ii) a bank collective investment fund, within the meaning of the PTE 91-38 and, except as disclosed by such Purchaser to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this clause (c), no employee benefit plan or group of plans maintained by the same employer or employee organization beneficially owns more than 10% of all assets allocated to such pooled separate account or collective investment fund; or

          (d)  the Source constitutes assets of an "investment fund" (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14 (the "QPAM Exemption" )) managed by a "qualified professional asset manager" or "QPAM" (within the meaning of Part VI of the QPAM Exemption), no employee benefit plan's assets that are managed by the QPAM in such investment fund, when combined with the assets of all other employee benefit plans established or maintained by the same employer or by an affiliate (within the meaning of Part VI(c)(1) of the QPAM Exemption) of such employer or by the same employee organization and managed by such QPAM, represent more than 20% of the total client assets managed by such QPAM, the conditions of Part I(c) and (g) of the QPAM Exemption are satisfied, neither the QPAM nor a person controlling or controlled by the QPAM maintains an ownership interest in either Obligor that would cause the QPAM and such Obligor to be "related" within the meaning of Part VI(h) of the QPAM Exemption and (i) the identity of such QPAM and (ii) the names of any employee benefit plans whose assets in the investment fund, when combined with the assets of all other employee benefit plans established or maintained by the same employer or by an affiliate (within the meaning of Part VI(c)(1) of the QPAM Exemption) or such employer or by the same employee organization, represent 10% or more of the assets of such investment fund, have been disclosed to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this clause (d); or

          (e)  the Source constitutes assets of a "plan(s)" (within the meaning of Section IV of PTE 96-23 (the "INHAM Exemption" )) managed by an "in-house asset manager" or "INHAM" (within the meaning of Part IV of the INHAM Exemption), the conditions of Part I(a), (g) and (h) of the INHAM Exemption are satisfied, neither the INHAM nor a person controlling or controlled by the INHAM (applying the definition of "control" in Section IV(d) of the INHAM Exemption) owns a 5% or more interest in either Obligor and (i) the identity of such INHAM and (ii) the name(s) of the employee benefit plan(s) whose assets constitute the Source have been disclosed to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this clause (e); or

          (f)  the Source is a governmental plan; or

 
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          (g)  the Source is one or more employee benefit plans, or a separate account or trust fund comprised of one or more employee benefit plans, each of which has been identified to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this clause (g); or

          (h)  the Source does not include assets of any employee benefit plan, other than a plan exempt from the coverage of ERISA.

As used in this Section 6.2, the terms "employee benefit plan," "governmental plan," and "separate account" shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in section 3 of ERISA.

Section 7
Information as to Obligors.

          Section 7.1.  Financial and Business Information.   The Obligors shall deliver to each holder of Notes that is an Institutional Investor:

           (a)   Quarterly Statements - within 45 days (or such shorter period as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of Sovran's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Form 10-Q" ) with the SEC regardless of whether Sovran is subject to the filing requirements thereof) after the end of each quarterly fiscal period in each fiscal year of Sovran and SALP, respectively (other than the last quarterly fiscal period of each such fiscal year), duplicate copies of,

                     (i)  in the case of Sovran

                               (A)  a consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such quarter, and

                               (B)  consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) statements of income, funds available for distribution and cash flows of Sovran and its Subsidiaries, for such quarter and (in the case of the second and third quarters) for the portion of the fiscal year ending with such quarter,

                     (ii)  in the case of SALP (if prepared)

                               (A)  a consolidated balance sheet of SALP and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such quarter, and

                               (B)  consolidated statements of income, funds available for distribution and cash flows of SALP and its Subsidiaries for such quarter and (in the case of the second and third quarters) for the portion of the fiscal year ending with such quarter,

setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding periods in the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with GAAP applicable to quarterly financial statements generally, and certified by a Senior Financial Officer of the

 
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respective Obligor as fairly presenting, in all material respects, the financial position of the companies being reported on and their results of operations and cash flows, subject to changes resulting from year-end adjustments, provided that delivery within the time period specified above of copies of Sovran's Form 10-Q prepared in compliance with the requirements therefor and filed with the SEC shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this Section 7.1(a), provided, further, that Sovran shall be deemed to have made such delivery of such Form 10-Q if it shall have timely made such Form 10-Q available on "EDGAR" and on its home page on the worldwide web (at the date of this Agreement located at: http//www.unclebobs.com) and shall have given each Purchaser prior notice of such availability on EDGAR and on its home page in connection with each delivery (such availability and notice thereof being referred to as "Electronic Delivery" );

           (b)   Annual Statements - within 90 days (or such shorter period as is 15 days greater than the period applicable to the filing of Sovran's Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K" ) with the SEC regardless of whether Sovran is subject to the filing requirements thereof) after the end of each fiscal year of Sovran and SALP, respectively, duplicate copies of,

                     (i)  in the case of Sovran

                               (A)  a consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) balance sheet of Sovran and its Subsidiaries, as at the end of such year, and

                               (B)  consolidated and consolidating (for Subsidiaries which own Real Estate) statements of income, funds available for distribution and cash flows of Sovran and its Subsidiaries, for such year,

                     (ii)  in the case of SALP (if prepared)

                               (A)  a consolidated balance sheet of SALP and its Subsidiaries, as at the end of such year, and

                               (B)  consolidated statements of income, funds available for distribution and cash flows of SALP and its Subsidiaries, for such year,

setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with GAAP, and accompanied:

                               (A)  by an opinion thereon of independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing, which opinion shall state that such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the companies being reported upon and their results of operations and cash flows and have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, and that the examination of such accountants in connection with such financial statements has been made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and that such audit provides a reasonable basis for such opinion in the circumstances, and

 
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                               (B)  a certificate of such accountants stating that they have reviewed this Agreement and stating further whether, in making their audit, they have become aware of any condition or event that then constitutes a Default or an Event of Default, and, if they are aware that any such condition or event then exists, specifying the nature and period of the existence thereof (it being understood that such accountants shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any failure to obtain knowledge of any Default or Event of Default unless such accountants should have obtained knowledge thereof in making an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards or did not make such an audit),

provided that the delivery within the time period specified above of Sovran's Form 10-K for such fiscal year (together with Sovran's annual report to shareholders, if any, prepared pursuant to Rule 14a-3 under the Exchange Act) prepared in accordance with the requirements therefor and filed with the SEC, together with the accountant's certificate described in clause (B) above (the "Accountants' Certificate" ), shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this Section 7.1(b), provided, further, that Sovran shall be deemed to have made such delivery of such Form 10-K if it shall have timely made Electronic Delivery thereof, in which event Sovran shall separately deliver, concurrently with such Electronic Delivery, the Accountants' Certificate;

           (c)   SEC and Other Reports - promptly upon their becoming available, one copy of (i) each financial statement, report, notice or proxy statement sent by either Obligor or any Subsidiary to public securities holders generally, and (ii) each regular or periodic report, each registration statement (without exhibits except as expressly requested by such holder), and each prospectus and all amendments thereto filed by either Obligor or any Subsidiary with the Securities and Exchange Commission and of all press releases and other statements made available generally by either Obligor or any Subsidiary to the public concerning developments that are Material;

           (d)   Notice of Default or Event of Default - promptly, and in any event within five Business Days after a Responsible Officer of either Obligor becomes aware of the existence of any Default or Event of Default or that any Person has given any notice or taken any action with respect to a claimed default hereunder or that any Person has given any notice or taken any action with respect to a claimed default of the type referred to in Section 11(g) without regard to any dollar limitations in such Section 11(g), a written notice specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and what action the Obligors are taking or propose to take with respect thereto;

           (e)   ERISA Matters - promptly, and in any event within five Business Days after a Responsible Officer of either Obligor becomes aware of any of the following, a written notice setting forth the nature thereof and the action, if any, that either Obligor or an ERISA Affiliate proposes to take with respect thereto:

                     (i)  with respect to any Plan, any reportable event, as defined in Section 4043(b) of ERISA and the regulations thereunder, for which notice thereof has not been waived pursuant to such regulations as in effect on the date thereof; or

                     (ii)  the taking by the PBGC of steps to institute, or the threatening by the PBGC of the institution of, proceedings under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan, or the receipt by either Obligor or any ERISA

 
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Affiliate of a notice from a Multiemployer Plan that such action has been taken by the PBGC with respect to such Multiemployer Plan; or

                     (iii)  any event, transaction or condition that could result in the incurrence of any liability by either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or the imposition of a penalty or excise tax under the provisions of the Code relating to employee benefit plans, or the imposition of any Lien on any of the rights, properties or assets of either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or such penalty or excise tax provisions, if such liability or Lien, taken together with any other such liabilities or Liens then existing, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

           (f)   Notices from Governmental Authority - promptly, and in any event within 30 days of receipt thereof, copies of any notice to either Obligor or any Subsidiary from any federal or state Governmental Authority relating to any order, ruling, statute or other law or regulation that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

           (g)   Five Year Capital Plan - within 30 days after the end of each fiscal year of Sovran and SALP, a five-year capital plan of SALP and its Subsidiaries; and

           (h)   Requested Information - with reasonable promptness, such other data and information relating to the business, operations, affairs, financial condition, assets or properties of either Obligor or any of their Subsidiaries or relating to the ability of either Obligor to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Notes or the ability of any Subsidiary Guarantor to perform its obligations under the Subsidiary Guaranty as from time to time may be reasonably requested by any such holder of Notes.

          Section 7.2.  Officer's Certificate.   Each set of financial statements delivered to a holder of Notes pursuant to Section 7.1(a) or Section 7.1(b) hereof shall be accompanied by a certificate of a Senior Financial Officer of each of the Obligors setting forth:

           (a)   Covenant Compliance - the information (including detailed calculations) required in order to establish whether the Obligors were in compliance with the requirements of Section 10.1 through Section 10.19 hereof, inclusive, during the quarterly or annual period covered by the statements then being furnished (including with respect to each such Section, where applicable, the calculations of the maximum or minimum amount, ratio or percentage, as the case may be, permissible under the terms of such Sections, and the calculation of the amount, ratio or percentage then in existence);

           (b)   Event of Default - a statement that such officer has reviewed the relevant terms hereof and has made, or caused to be made, under his or her supervision, a review of the transactions and conditions of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries from the beginning of the quarterly or annual period covered by the statements then being furnished to the date of the certificate and that such review shall not have disclosed the existence during such period of any condition or event that constitutes a Default or an Event of Default or, if any such condition or event existed or exists (including, without limitation, any such event or condition resulting from the failure of either Obligor or any Subsidiary to comply with any Environmental Law), specifying the nature

 
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and period of existence thereof and what action the Obligors shall have taken or proposes to take with respect thereto;

           (c)   List of Excluded Subsidiaries - a list of all Excluded Subsidiaries as at such date and including a description of each such Excluded Subsidiary's real estate holdings and Debt.

          Section 7.3.  Inspection.   Each Obligor shall permit the representatives of each holder of Notes that is an Institutional Investor:

           (a)   No Default - if no Default or Event of Default then exists, at the expense of such holder and upon reasonable prior notice to the Obligors, to visit the principal executive offices of the Obligors, to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries with the Obligors' officers, and (with the consent of the Obligors, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld) their independent public accountants, and (with the consent of the Obligors, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld) to visit the other offices and properties of the Obligors and each Subsidiary, all at such reasonable times and as often as may be reasonably requested in writing; and

           (b)   Default - if a Default or Event of Default then exists, at the expense of the Obligors, to visit and inspect any of the offices or properties of the Obligors or any Subsidiary, to examine all their respective books of account, records, reports and other papers, to make copies and extracts therefrom, and to discuss their respective affairs, finances and accounts with their respective officers and independent public accountants (and by this provision the Obligors authorize said accountants to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries), all at such times and soften as may be requested.

Section 8
Payment of the Notes.

           Section 8.1.  Required Payments.   As provided therein, the entire principal amount of the Notes shall become due and payable on August 5, 2021.

           Section 8.2.  Optional Prepayments.   The Obligors may, at their option, upon notice as provided below, prepay at any time all, or from time to time any part of, the Notes, in an amount not less than 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding in the case of a partial prepayment, at 100% of the principal amount so prepaid, together with interest accrued thereon to the date of such prepayment, plus the Make-Whole Amount determined for the prepayment date with respect to such principal amount.  The Obligors will give each holder of Notes written notice of each optional prepayment under this Section 8.2 not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for such prepayment.  Each such notice shall specify such date, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be prepaid on such date, the principal amount of each Note held by such holder to be prepaid (determined in accordance with Section 8.4), and the interest to be paid on the prepayment date with respect to such principal amount being prepaid, and shall be accompanied by a certificate of a Senior Financial Officer as to the estimated Make-Whole Amount due in connection with such prepayment (calculated as if the date of such notice were the date of the prepayment), setting forth the details of such computation.  Two Business Days prior to such prepayment, the Obligors shall deliver to each

 
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holder of Notes a certificate of a Senior Financial Officer specifying the calculation of such Make-Whole Amount as of the specified prepayment date.

           Section 8.3.  Prepayment of Notes Upon Change of Control.

          (a)                    Notice.   Within ten (10) Business Days after a Change of Control, the Obligors shall give to each holder of Notes written notice containing and constituting an offer to prepay Notes as described in subparagraph (b) of this Section 8.3, accompanied by the certificate described in subparagraph (e) of this Section 8.3.

          (b)   Offer to Prepay Notes.   The offer to prepay Notes contemplated by subparagraph (a) of this Section 8.3 shall be an offer to prepay, in accordance with and subject to this Section 8.3, all, but not less than all, the Notes held by each holder (in this case only, "holder" in respect of any Note registered in the name of a nominee for a disclosed beneficial owner shall mean such beneficial owner) on the date specified in such offer (the "Proposed Prepayment Date" ) that is not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days after the date of such offer (if the Proposed Prepayment Date shall not be specified in such offer, the Proposed Prepayment Date shall be the first Business Day which is at least 45 days after the date of such offer).

          (c)   Acceptance; Rejection.   A holder of Notes may accept the offer to prepay made pursuant to this Section 8.3 by causing a notice of such acceptance to be delivered to the Obligors at least 10 days prior to the Proposed Prepayment Date.  A failure by a holder of Notes to respond to an offer to prepay made pursuant to this Section 8.3 shall be deemed to constitute a acceptance of such offer by such holder.

          (d)   Prepayment.   Prepayment of the Notes to be prepaid pursuant to this Section 8.3 shall be at 100% of the principal amount of such Notes, plus the Make-Whole Amount determined for the date of prepayment with respect to such principal amount, together with interest on such Notes accrued to the date of prepayment.  On the Business Day preceding the date of prepayment, the Obligors shall deliver to each holder of Notes being prepaid a statement showing the Make-Whole Amount due in connection with such prepayment and setting forth the details of the computation of such amount.

          (e)                    Officer's Certificate.   Each offer to prepay the Notes pursuant to this Section 8.3 shall be accompanied by a certificate, executed by a Senior Financial Officer of the Obligors and dated the date of such offer, specifying:  (i) the Proposed Prepayment Date; (ii) that such offer is made pursuant to this Section 8.3; (iii) the principal amount of each Note offered to be prepaid; (iv) the estimated Make-Whole Amount, if any; (v) the interest that would be due on each Note offered to be prepaid, accrued to the Proposed Prepayment Date; (vi) that the conditions of this Section 8.3 have been fulfilled; and (vii) in reasonable detail, the nature and date of the Change of Control.

           Section 8.4.  Allocation of Partial Prepayments.   In the case of each partial prepayment of the Notes (other than any partial prepayment under Section 8.3), the principal amount of the Notes to be prepaid shall be allocated among all of the Notes at the time outstanding in

 
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proportion, as nearly as practicable, to the unpaid principal amounts thereof not theretofore called for prepayment.

           Section 8.5.  Maturity; Surrender, Etc.   In the case of each prepayment of Notes pursuant to this Section 8, the principal amount of each Note to be prepaid shall mature and become due and payable on the date fixed for such prepayment, together with interest on such principal amount accrued to such date and the applicable Make-Whole Amount, if any.  From and after such date, unless the Obligors shall fail to pay such principal amount when so due and payable, together with the interest and Make-Whole Amount, if any, as aforesaid, interest on such principal amount shall cease to accrue.  Any Note paid or prepaid in full shall be surrendered to the Obligors and cancelled and shall not be reissued, and no Note shall be issued in lieu of any prepaid principal amount of any Note.

           Section 8.6.  Purchase of Notes.   The Obligors will not and will not permit any Affiliate to purchase, redeem, prepay or otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of the outstanding Notes except upon the payment or prepayment of the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Notes.  The Obligors will promptly cancel all Notes acquired by it or any Affiliate pursuant to any payment, prepayment or purchase of Notes pursuant to any provision of this Agreement and no Notes may be issued in substitution or exchange for any such Notes.

           Section 8.7.  Make-Whole Amount.   The term "Make-Whole Amount" means with respect to any Note an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Discounted Value of the Called Principal of such Note, over the amount of such Called Principal, provided that the Make-Whole Amount may in no event be less than zero.  For the purposes of determining the Make-Whole Amount, the following terms have the following meanings:

 
           "Called Principal" means, with respect to any Note, the principal of such Note that is to be prepaid pursuant to Section 8.2 or 8.3 or has become or is declared to be immediately due and payable pursuant to Section 12.1, as the context requires.
 
 
           "Discounted Value" means, with respect to the Called Principal of any Note, the amount obtained by discounting the amount of such Called Principal and interest payable in respect thereof from, in the case of the Called Principal, the maturity date in respect of such Note to the Settlement Date and, in the case of such interest, the scheduled dates of payment hereunder in respect thereof to the Settlement Date, in accordance with accepted financial practice and at a discount factor (applied on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on such Note is payable) equal to the Reinvestment Yield with respect to such Called Principal.
 
 
           "Reinvestment Yield" means, with respect to the Called Principal of any Note, 0.50% plus the yield to maturity implied by (i) the yields reported, as of 10:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the second Business Day preceding the Settlement Date with respect to such Called Principal, on the display designated as "PX-1" on the Bloomberg Financial Market Screen (or such other display as may replace "PX-1" on the Bloomberg Financial Market Screen) for actively traded, on the run U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the Remaining Average Life of such Called Principal as of such Settlement Date, or (ii) if such yields are not reported as of such time or the yields reported as of such time are not ascertainable (including by way of interpolation), the Treasury Constant Maturity Series Yields reported, for the latest day for which such yields have been so reported as of the second Business Day preceding the Settlement Date with respect to such Called Principal, in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) (or any comparable successor publication) for actively traded, on the run U.S. Treasury securities having a constant maturity equal to the Remaining Average Life of such Called Principal as of such Settlement Date.  In the case of each determination under the preceding clause (i) or clause (ii), as the case may be, such implied yield will be determined, if necessary, by (a) converting U.S. Treasury bill quotations to bond-equivalent yields in accordance with accepted financial practice and (b) interpolating linearly on a straight line basis between (1) the actively traded, on the run U.S. Treasury security with the maturity closest to and greater than the Remaining Average Life and (2) the actively traded, on the run U.S. Treasury security with the maturity closest to and less than the Remaining Average Life.  The Reinvestment Yield shall be rounded to the number of decimal places as appears in the interest rate of the applicable Note.
 
 
           "Remaining Average Life" means, with respect to the Called Principal of any Note, the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth year) that will elapse between the Settlement Date with respect to such Called Principal and the maturity date of the Note in respect thereof.
 
 
           "Settlement Date" means, with respect to the Called Principal of any Note, the date on which such Called Principal is to be prepaid pursuant to Section 8.2 or 8.3 or has become or is declared to be immediately due and payable pursuant to Section 12.1, as the context requires.

Section 9  
Affirmative Covenants.

          The Obligors, jointly and severally, covenant that so long as any of the Notes are outstanding:

           Section 9.1.  Compliance with Law.   Each Obligor will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply with all laws, ordinances or governmental rules or regulations to which each of them is subject, including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, and will obtain and maintain in effect all licenses, certificates, permits, franchises and other governmental authorizations necessary to the ownership of their respective properties or to the conduct of their respective businesses, in each case to the extent necessary to ensure that non-compliance with such laws, ordinances or governmental rules or regulations or failures to obtain or maintain in effect such licenses, certificates, permits, franchises and other governmental authorizations could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

           Section 9.2.  Insurance.   Each Obligor will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain, with financially sound and reputable insurers, insurance with respect to their respective properties and businesses against such casualties and contingencies, of such types, on such terms

 
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and in such amounts (including deductibles, co-insurance and self-insurance, if adequate reserves are maintained with respect thereto) as is customary in the case of entities of established reputations engaged in the same or a similar business and similarly situated.

           Section 9.3.  Payment of Taxes and Claims.   Each Obligor will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, file all tax returns required to be filed in any jurisdiction and to pay and discharge all taxes shown to be due and payable on such returns and all other taxes, assessments, governmental charges, or levies imposed on them or any of their properties, assets, income or franchises, to the extent such taxes, assessments, charges and levies have become due and payable and before they have become delinquent and all claims for which sums have become due and payable that have or might become a Lien on properties or assets of such Obligor or any Subsidiary not permitted by Section 10.2, provided that neither Obligor nor any of its Subsidiaries need pay any such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim if (i) the amount, applicability or validity thereof is contested by such Obligor or such Subsidiary on a timely basis in good faith and in appropriate proceedings, and such Obligor or such Subsidiary has established adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP on the books of such Obligor or such Subsidiary or (ii) the non-filing or nonpayment, as the case may be, of all such taxes, assessments, charges, levies and claims in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

           Section 9.4.  Existence of SALP, Sovran Holdings and Subsidiaries; Maintenance of Properties.   (a) SALP for itself and for Holdings and each Subsidiary (insofar as any such statements relate to Holdings or such Subsidiary) will do or cause to be done all things necessary to, and shall, preserve and keep in full force and effect its, Holdings, and each Subsidiary's existence as a limited partnership, corporation or another legally constituted entity, and will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force all of its, Holdings', and each Subsidiary's rights and franchises, and it and Holdings will not, and it will not cause or permit any Subsidiary to, convert to a limited liability company or a limited liability partnership.  SALP (i) will cause all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements to be made to all Real Estate owned or controlled by it or by any Subsidiary, all as in the judgment of SALP or such Subsidiary may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly conducted at all times, subject to the terms of the applicable Leases and partnership agreements or other entity organizational documents, (ii) will cause all of its other properties and those of Subsidiaries used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of such Subsidiaries to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment, and (iii) will, and will cause each Subsidiary to, continue to engage exclusively in the business of owning and operating self storage facilities (including the rental of trucks in connection therewith), which self storage facilities shall be known primarily as "Uncle Bob's Self Storage"; provided that nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Obligors from entering into Tower Leases or occasional non-material Leases of retail or office space incidental to he Obligors' owning and operating self storage facilities; and provided, further, that nothing in this Section 9.4 shall prevent SALP from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of any of its properties or any of those of any Subsidiaries if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of SALP, desirable in the conduct of its or their business and such discontinuance does not cause a Default or an Event of Default hereunder and does not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the business of the Obligors and their

 
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respective Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.  Holdings shall at all times be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Sovran and the sole general partner of SALP and shall be the owner of at least 1% of the outstanding partnership interests in SALP.

          (b)  Sovran will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence as a Maryland corporation.  Sovran will at all times maintain its status as a REIT and not take any action which could lead to its disqualification as a REIT.  Sovran shall at all times maintain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange.  Sovran will continue to operate as a fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust which, together with its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, SALP) owns and operates an improved property portfolio comprised exclusively of self-storage facilities.  Sovran will not engage in any business other than the business of acting as a REIT and serving as a limited partner of SALP and as a member, partner or stockholder of other Persons as permitted by this Agreement.  Sovran shall conduct all or substantially all of its business operations through SALP, and shall not own real estate assets outside of its interests in SALP.  Sovran shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force all of its rights and franchises and those of its Subsidiaries.  Sovran shall (i) cause all of its properties and those of its Subsidiaries used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of its Subsidiaries to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working order and supplied with all necessary equipment, (ii) cause to be made all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof, all as in the judgment of Sovran may be necessary so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times, and (iii) cause SALP and each of its Subsidiaries to continue to engage exclusively in the business of owning and operating self-storage facilities (including the rental of trucks in connection therewith), which self-storage facilities shall be known primarily as "Uncle Bob's Self-Storage"; provided that nothing in this Section 9.4 shall prevent Sovran from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of any of its properties or any of those of its Subsidiaries if such discontinuance is, in the judgment of Sovran, desirable in the conduct of its or their business and such discontinuance does not cause a Default or an Event of Default hereunder and does not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the business of Sovran and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

           Section 9.5.  Additional Subsidiary Guarantors.   (a)  The Obligors will cause each of their Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Subsidiaries) to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty as required under Section 4.10.  Further, the Obligors will cause each of their Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Subsidiaries) first formed or acquired after the date hereof to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty and deliver to each of the holders of the Notes (promptly, and in any event within 30 days after the formation or acquisition of such Subsidiary) the following items:

                    (i)  a joinder agreement in respect of the Subsidiary Guaranty;

                    (ii)  a certificate signed by an authorized Responsible Officer of the Obligors making representations and warranties to the effect of those contained in Sections 5.4, 5.6 and 5.7, with respect to such Subsidiary and the Subsidiary Guaranty, as applicable;

 
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                    (iii)  a certificate of the Secretary (or other appropriate officer) of the new Subsidiary Guarantor as to due authorization, charter documents, board resolutions and the incumbency of officers;

                    (iv)  an opinion of counsel (who may be in-house counsel for the Obligors) addressed to each of the holders of the Notes satisfactory to the Required Holders, to the effect that the Subsidiary Guaranty has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such additional Subsidiary Guarantor and that the Subsidiary Guaranty constitutes the legal, valid and binding contract and agreement of such Subsidiary Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as an enforcement of such terms may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general equitable principles;

                    (v)  a counterpart of the Intercreditor Agreement, signed by such Subsidiary Guarantor; and

                    (vi)  (to the extent not already a party to the Intercreditor Agreement), a joinder to the Intercreditor Agreement signed by each of the holders of Debt for borrowed money of the Obligors which is a beneficiary of a Guaranty of such Subsidiary Guarantor.

If any Subsidiary that had previously been an Excluded Subsidiary ceases to be an Excluded Subsidiary, the Obligors will within 30 days thereafter cause such Subsidiary to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty and deliver to each of the holders of the Notes all of the documents required in clauses (i)-(vi) of this Section 9.5(a).

          (b)  In addition to, and without limiting the requirement in Section 9.5(a), the Obligors will cause any Subsidiary which is required by the terms of the Bank Credit Agreement (or any other agreement pursuant to which Debt for borrowed money of an Obligor is outstanding) to become a party to, or otherwise guarantee, Debt outstanding under the Bank Credit Agreement or such other agreement, to enter into the Subsidiary Guaranty and deliver to each of the holders of the Notes (concurrently with the incurrence of any such obligation pursuant to the Bank Credit Agreement or such other agreement) all of the documents required in clauses (i)-(vi) of paragraph (a) above.

           Section 9.6.  Management.   Except by reason of death or incapacity, the Obligors will at all times cause at least two (2) of the Key Management Individuals (as hereinafter defined) to remain active in the executive and/or operational management, in their current positions and with their current responsibilities (or more senior positions with requisite greater responsibilities), of Sovran; provided, however, if at least two (2) of the Key Management Individuals are not so active in such positions and with such responsibilities (except by reason of death or incapacity as aforesaid), then within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of such event, Sovran shall propose and appoint such individual(s) of comparable experience, reputation and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Required Holders to such position(s) such that, after such appointment, such acceptable replacement individuals, together with the Key Management Individuals remaining so active with Sovran in such positions and with such responsibilities, total at least two (2).  For purposes hereof, "Key Management Individuals" shall mean and include Robert J. Attea,

 
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Kenneth F. Myszka, David L. Rogers, Paul T. Powell, Andrew J. Gregoire and Edward F. Killeen.

           Section 9.7.  Financial Covenants under Principal Lending Facilities.   In the event that (i) at any time, any of the financial covenants contained in any Principal Lending Facility (the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that for purposes of this Section 9.7, the term "financial covenants" shall be deemed to refer to the covenants set forth in Section 10.1 through Section 10.13, inclusive, of the Bank Credit Agreement and Section 10.8 through 10.20, inclusive, of each of the 2003 Note Purchase Agreement and the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement and any other covenant therein that calculates or otherwise measures the financial performance of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries) or the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants are more restrictive on the Obligors and their Subsidiaries or more beneficial to the lenders under the Bank Credit Agreement or the holders of the notes issued under the 2003 Note Purchase Agreement or under the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement or (ii) any additional financial covenant not set forth herein is included in any Principal Lending Facility, then and in such event the Obligors shall concurrently therewith provide notice to such effect to each holder of Notes, and the financial covenants and the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants set forth herein shall automatically be deemed amended or modified to the same effect as in such Principal Lending Facility or such additional financial covenants and the defined terms relevant to such financial covenants shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

           Section 9.8.  Rating.   Each Obligor will at all times ensure that the Notes are rated by at least one (1) Rating Agency.  On or prior to each one year anniversary of the Closing Date, the Obligors shall provide a letter evidencing the then current rating of the Notes to each holder, such letter to be dated not more than 10 days prior to such one year anniversary.  If the rating of the Notes is in the nature of a private letter rating, then the Obligors shall annually obtain an update of such private letter rating from the relevant Rating Agency and provide a copy of such update on the Rating Agency letter head to each holder of Notes on or prior to each anniversary of the Closing Date.

           Section 9.9.  Books and Records.   Each Obligor will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain proper books of record and account in conformity with GAAP and all applicable requirements of any Governmental Authority having legal or regulatory jurisdiction over such Obligor or such Subsidiary, as the case may be.

Section 10
Negative Covenants.

          The Obligors, jointly and severally, covenant that so long as any of the Notes are outstanding:

           Section 10.1.  Restrictions on Debt.   The Obligors may, and may permit their respective Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume, guarantee or be or remain liable for, contingently or otherwise, any Debt other than the specific Debt which is prohibited under this Section 10.1 and with respect to which each of the Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, create,

 
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incur, assume, guarantee or be or remain liable for, contingently or otherwise, singularly or in the aggregate as follows:

          (a)  Debt which is incurred under a revolving credit facility or line of credit with another financial institution other than under the Bank Credit Agreement;

          (b)  Debt which would result in a Default or Event of Default under any provision of this Agreement;

          (c)  An aggregate amount in excess of $1,000,000 at any one time in respect of taxes, assessments, governmental charges or levies and claims for labor, materials and supplies for which payment therefor is required to be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3 and has not been timely made;

          (d)  An aggregate amount in excess of $1,000,000 at any one time in respect of uninsured judgments or awards, with respect to which the applicable periods for taking appeals have expired, or with respect to which final and unappealable judgments or awards have been rendered; and

          (e)  Current unsecured liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, which (i) are overdue for more than sixty (60) days, (ii) exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time, and (iii) are not being contested in good faith.

          The terms and provisions of this Section 10.1 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other covenants set forth in Section 10 of this Agreement.

          Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, incur any Debt for borrowed money which, together with other Debt for borrowed money incurred by any Obligor and any Subsidiary since the date of the most recent compliance certificate delivered to the holders of the Notes in accordance with this Agreement, exceeds $5,000,000 in the aggregate unless the Obligors shall have delivered a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit 10.1 hereto to the holders of the Notes evidencing covenant compliance at the time of delivery of the certificate and on a pro-forma basis after giving effect to such proposed Debt.

          To the extent not already a party to the Intercreditor Agreement, the Obligors will cause each holder of Debt for borrowed money of the Obligors which is a beneficiary of a Guaranty by a Subsidiary Guarantor, to sign and deliver to the holders of Notes a joinder to the Intercreditor Agreement.

           Section 10.2.  Restrictions on Liens, Etc.   The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to: (a) create or incur or suffer to be created or incurred or to exist any lien, encumbrance, mortgage, pledge, charge, restriction or other security interest of any kind upon any of its property or assets of any character whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or upon the income or profits therefrom; (b) transfer any of such property or assets or the income or profits therefrom for the purpose of subjecting the same to the payment of Debt or performance

 
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of any other obligation in priority to payment of its general creditors; (c) acquire, or agree or have an option to acquire, any property or assets upon conditional sale or other title retention or purchase money security agreement, device or arrangement; (d) suffer to exist for a period of more than thirty (30) days after the same shall have been incurred any Debt or claim or demand against it that if unpaid might by law or upon bankruptcy or insolvency, or otherwise, be given any priority whatsoever over its general creditors; or (e) sell, assign, pledge or otherwise transfer any accounts, contract rights, general intangibles, chattel paper or instruments, with or without recourse (the foregoing items (a) through (e) being sometimes referred to in this Section 10.2 collectively as "Liens" ), provided that the Obligors and any Subsidiary may create or incur or suffer to be credited or incurred to exist:

                    (i)  Liens securing taxes, assessments, governmental charges or levies or claims for labor, material and supplies, the Debt with respect to which is not prohibited by Section 10.1(c);

                    (ii)  deposits or pledges made in connection with, or to secure payment of, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, old age pensions or other social security obligations; and deposits with utility companies and other similar deposits made in the ordinary course of business;

                    (iii)  Liens (other than affecting the Unencumbered Properties) in respect of judgments or awards, the Debt with respect to which is not prohibited hereunder;

                    (iv)  encumbrances on properties consisting of easements, rights of way, covenants, restrictions on the use of real property and defects and irregularities in the title thereto; landlord's or lessor's Liens under Leases to which any Obligor, any Subsidiary Guarantor, or any Subsidiary is a party or bound; purchase options granted at a price not less than the market value of such property; and other minor Liens or encumbrances on properties, none of which interferes materially and adversely with the use of the property affected in the ordinary conduct of the business of the owner thereof, and which matters (x) do not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on the business of any Obligor, any Subsidiary Guarantor or any of their respective Subsidiaries or (y) do not make title to such property unmarketable by the conveyance standards in effect where such property is located;

                    (v)  any Leases (excluding Synthetic Leases) entered into good faith with Persons that are not Affiliates; provided that Leases with Affiliates on market terms and with monthly market rent payments required to be paid are Permitted Liens;

                    (vi)  Liens and other encumbrances or rights of others which exist as of the date of Closing and are described on Schedule 5.15 and which do not otherwise constitute a breach of this Agreement; provided that nothing in this clause (vi) shall be deemed or construed to permit an Unencumbered Property to be subject to a Lien to secure Debt;

                    (vii)  as to Real Estate which is acquired after the date of this Agreement, Liens and other encumbrances or rights of others which exist on the date of acquisition and which do not otherwise constitute a breach of this Agreement; provided that nothing in this clause (vii) shall

 
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be deemed or construed to permit an Unencumbered Property to be subject to a Lien to secure Debt;

                    (viii)  Liens affecting the Unencumbered Properties in respect of judgments or awards that have been in force for less than the applicable period for taking an appeal, so long as execution is not levied thereunder or in respect of which, at the time, a good faith appeal or proceeding for review is being prosecuted, and in respect of which a stay of execution shall have been obtained pending such appeal or review; provided that the Obligors shall have obtained a bond or insurance with respect thereto to the Required Holders' reasonable satisfaction, and, provided further, such Lien does not constitute a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event;

                    (ix)  Liens securing Debt for the purchase price of capital assets (other than Real Estate but including Debt in respect of Capitalized Leases for equipment and other equipment leases) to the extent not otherwise prohibited by Section 10.1; and

                    (x)  other Liens (other than affecting the Unencumbered Properties) which do not otherwise result in a Default or Event of Default under this Agreement; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, neither any Obligor nor any Subsidiary shall in any event secure any Debt outstanding under any Principal Lending Facility within the provisions of this Section 10.2(x)   unless concurrently therewith such Obligor or such Subsidiary shall equally and ratably secure the Notes upon terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to the Required Holders.

          Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.2, the failure of any Unencumbered Property to comply with the covenants set forth in this Section 10.2 shall result in such Unencumbered Property's disqualification as Unencumbered Property under this Agreement, but such disqualification shall not by itself constitute a Default or Event of Default, unless such disqualification causes a Default or an Event of Default under another provision of this Agreement.

           Section 10.3.  Restrictions on Investments.   The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, make or permit to exist or to remain outstanding any Investment except Investments in:

          (a)  marketable direct or guaranteed obligations of the United States of America that mature within one (1) year from the date of purchase;

          (b)  demand deposits, certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances and time deposits of United States banks having total assets in excess of $1,000,000,000;

          (c)  securities commonly known as "commercial paper" issued by a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof that at the time of purchase have been rated and the ratings for which are not less than "P 1" if rated by Moody's, and not less than "A1" if rated by S&P;

 
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          (d)  Investments existing on the date of Closing and listed on Schedule 10.3 hereto;

          (e)  so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur after giving effect thereto, acquisitions of Real Estate consisting of self storage facilities, warehouses and mini-warehouses and the equity of Persons whose primary operations consist of the ownership, development, operation and management of self storage facilities, warehouses and mini-warehouses; provided, however that (i) the Obligors shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary to, acquire any such Real Estate without the prior written consent of the Required Holders if the environmental investigation for such Real Estate determines that the potential environmental remediation costs and other environmental liabilities associated with such Real Estate exceed $200,000; and (ii) the Obligors shall not permit any of their Subsidiaries which is not a Subsidiary Guarantor, or which does not become a Subsidiary Guarantor, to acquire any Unencumbered Property, and in all cases such Subsidiary Guarantor shall be a wholly-owned Subsidiary of SALP or Sovran;

          (f)  any Investments now or hereafter made in any Subsidiary;

          (g)  Investments in respect of (1) equipment, inventory and other tangible personal property acquired in the ordinary course of business, (2) current trade and customer accounts receivable for services rendered in the ordinary course of business and payable in accordance with customary trade terms, (3) advances to employees for travel expenses, drawing accounts and similar expenditures, and (4) prepaid expenses made in the ordinary course of business;

          (h)  any other Investments made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past business practices in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000,000 outstanding at any time;

          (i)  interest rate hedges in connection with Debt;

          (j)  shares of so-called "money market funds" registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 which maintain a level per-share value, invest principally in marketable direct or guaranteed obligations of the United States of America and agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and have total assets in excess of $50,000,000;

          (k)  Investments consisting of Distributions permitted under Section 10.7(a) hereof; and

          (l)  Investments consisting of the Sovran Treasury Stock not to exceed 25% (by value) of the consolidated assets of Sovran, for purposes of Regulations U and X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  For the avoidance of doubt, Sovran Treasury Stock shall not be deemed to constitute an asset of the Obligors for any other purpose hereunder.

           Section 10.4.  Merger, Consolidation and Disposition of Assets.   The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to:

          (a)  Become a party to any merger, consolidation or reorganization without the prior written consent of the Required Holders, except that so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur after giving effect thereto, the merger,

 
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consolidation or reorganization of one or more Persons with and into any Obligor or any Subsidiary shall be permitted if such action is not hostile, such Obligor or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, is the surviving entity and such merger, consolidation or reorganization does not cause a breach of Section 9.6; provided that for any such merger, consolidation or reorganization (other than (w) the merger or consolidation of one or more Subsidiaries of SALP with and into SALP, (x) the merger or consolidation of two or more Subsidiaries of SALP, (y) the merger or consolidation of one or more Subsidiaries of Sovran with and into Sovran, or (z) the merger or consolidation of two or more Subsidiaries of Sovran), the Obligors shall provide to the holders of Notes a statement in the form of Exhibit 10.4(a) hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Obligors and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in Section 10 hereof and certifying that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such merger, consolidation or reorganization and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto;

          (b)  Sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of (collectively and individually, "sell" or a "sale" ) or grant a Lien to secure Debt (a "Debt Lien" ) on any of its now owned or hereafter acquired assets without obtaining the prior written consent of the Required Holders except for:

                    (i)  the Sale of or granting of a Debt Lien on any Unencumbered Property so long as no Default or Event of Default has then occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such Sale or Debt Lien; provided, that prior to any Sale of any Unencumbered Property or the granting of a Debt Lien on any Unencumbered Property under this clause (i), the Obligors shall provide to the holders of Notes a statement in the form of Exhibit 10.4(b) hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Obligors and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in Section 10 hereof and certifying that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such proposed Sale or Debt Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto; and

                    (ii)  the Sale of or the granting of a Debt Lien on any of its now owned or hereafter acquired assets (other than any Unencumbered Property) so long as no Event of Default has then occurred and is continuing and no Default or Event of Default would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such Sale or Debt Lien and all other Sales (to be) made and Debt Liens (to be) granted under this clause (ii); provided, that (x) if such Sale or Debt Lien is made or granted under this clause (ii) while a Default is continuing, such Sale or Debt Lien (together with other Sales and Debt Liens under this clause (ii)) cures (or would cure) such Default before it becomes an Event of Default, (y) if multiple Sales or grantings of Debt Liens are undertaken pursuant to the foregoing subclause (x) to cure a Default, the Obligors shall apply the net proceeds of each such Sale or Debt Lien remaining after application to such cure to the repayment of the Notes in accordance with Section 8.2 hereof until such Default has been fully cured, and (z) prior to the Sale of any asset or the granting of a Debt Lien on any asset under this clause (ii), the Obligors shall provide to the holders of the Notes a statement in the form of Exhibit 10.4(b) hereto signed by the chief financial officer or treasurer of the Obligors and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing compliance with the covenants contained in Section 10 hereof and

 
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certifying that no Default or Event of Default would occur and be continuing after giving effect to all such proposed Sales or Debt Liens and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto.

           Section 10.5.  Sale and Leaseback.   The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, enter into any arrangement, directly or indirectly, whereby any Obligor or any Subsidiary shall sell or transfer any property owned by it in order then or thereafter to lease such property.

           Section 10.6.  Compliance with Environmental Laws.   The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, do any of the following:  (a) use any of the Real Estate or any portion thereof as a facility for the handling, processing, storage or disposal of Hazardous Substances except for quantities of Hazardous Substances used in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, (b) cause or permit to be located on any of the Real Estate any underground tank or other underground storage receptacle for Hazardous Substances except in full compliance with Environmental Laws, (c) generate any Hazardous Substances on any of the Real Estate except in full compliance with Environmental Laws, or (d) conduct any activity at any Real Estate or use any Real Estate in any manner so as to cause a Release or a violation of any Environmental Law; provided that a breach of this covenant shall result in the exclusion of the affected Real Estate from the calculation of the covenants set forth in Section 10, but shall only constitute an Event of Default under Section 11(c) hereof if such breach has a Material Adverse Effect.

           Section 10.7.  Distributions.   (a) The Obligors will not in any period of four (4) consecutive completed fiscal quarters make (i) any Distributions in such period in excess of 95% of Funds from Operations for such period, or (ii) any Distributions during any period when any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; provided, however , that the Obligors may at all times make Distributions to the extent (after taking into account all available funds of Sovran from all other sources) required in order to enable Sovran to continue to qualify as a REIT; and provided further that, subject to the requirements Section 10.3(l), the Obligors will not at any time from the date of this Agreement through the maturity date of the Notes make Distributions in connection with the purchase, redemption or retirement of capital stock of Sovran that exceed (x) $6,000,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal quarter, (y) $15,000,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year or (z) the sum of $50,000,000 plus an amount equal to 12 1/2% of the Net Cash Proceeds to Sovran resulting from the sale of any equity securities of Sovran in the aggregate.  Such repurchased Sovran capital stock shall be then either held by Sovran as Sovran treasury stock, reissued, or cancelled.

          (b)  Sovran will not, during any period when any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, make any Distributions in excess of the Distributions required to be made by Sovran in order to maintain its status as a REIT.

           Section 10.8.  Leverage Ratio .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the Leverage Ratio to exceed 60%.

           Section 10.9.  Priority Debt .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Priority Debt to exceed 25% of Gross Asset Value.

 
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           Section 10.10.  Consolidated Tangible Net Worth .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Consolidated Tangible Net Worth to be less than the sum of (a) $600,000,000, plus (b) 80% of the sum of (i) the Net Cash Proceeds received by Sovran in connection with any offering of stock in Sovran and (ii) the aggregate value of operating units issued by SALP in connection with asset or stock acquisitions (valued at the time of issuance by reference to the terms of the agreement pursuant to which such units are issued), in each case after August 5, 2011, and on or prior to the date such determination of Consolidated Tangible Net Worth is made.

           Section 10.11.  Debt Service and Fixed Charge Coverages .  (a) As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than two (2.0) times Consolidated Debt Service Charges for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters.

          (b)  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than one and three quarters (1.75) times Consolidated Fixed Charges for the two (2) most recent complete, consecutive fiscal quarters.

           Section 10.12.  Unimproved Land .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the book value of Unimproved Land to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

           Section 10.13.  Construction-in-Process .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the aggregate Budgeted Project Costs of all Construction-in-Process to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

           Section 10.14.  Promissory Notes .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the book value of Debt of third parties to the Obligors or their Subsidiaries for borrowed money or other liquid or liquifiable obligations, whether secured or unsecured, to exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

           Section 10.15.  Unimproved Land, Construction-in-Process and Notes .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit (a) the sum of (i) the book value of Unimproved Land, plus (ii) the aggregate Budgeted Project Costs of all Construction-in-Process, plus (iii) the book value of Debt of third parties to the Obligors or their Subsidiaries for borrowed money or other liquid or liquifiable obligations, whether secured or unsecured, to exceed (b) 20% of Gross Asset Value.

           Section 10.16.  Joint Venture Ownership Interest .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Joint Venture Ownership Interest Value to exceed 20% of Gross Asset Value.

 
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           Section 10.17.  Unhedged Variable Rate Debt .  As at the end of any two consecutive fiscal quarters and any other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the value of Unhedged Variable Rate Debt to exceed 30% of Gross Asset Value.

           Section 10.18.  Unsecured Debt .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit Consolidated Unsecured Debt to exceed 60% of aggregate Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value for all Unencumbered Properties. For purposes of this calculation, to the extent that the aggregate Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value attributable to Unencumbered Properties subject to a Ground Lease exceeds 10% of the Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value for all Unencumbered Properties, such excess shall be excluded.

           Section 10.19.  Unencumbered Property Debt Service Coverage .  As at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the Obligors shall not permit the aggregate Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for all Unencumbered Properties for the two (2) most recent, complete, consecutive fiscal quarters to be less than two (2) times Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges.  For purposes of this calculation, to the extent that the aggregate Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI attributable to Unencumbered Properties subject to a Ground Lease exceeds 10% of the Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for all Unencumbered Properties, such excess shall be excluded.

           Section 10.20.  Covenant Calculations .  (a) For purposes of the calculations to be made pursuant to Sections 10.8-10.19 (and the defined terms relevant thereto, including, without limitation, those relating to fixed charges or "debt service" ), references to Debt or liabilities of the Obligors shall mean Debt or liabilities (including, without limitation, Consolidated Total Liabilities) of the Obligors, plus (but without double-counting):

                    (i)  all Debt or liabilities of the Operating Subsidiaries, the Subsidiary Guarantors and any other Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (excluding any such Debt or liabilities owed to the Obligors or any Subsidiary Guarantor),

                    (ii)  all Debt or liabilities of each Partially-Owned Entity (including Capitalized Leases), but only to the extent, if any, that said Debt or liability is Recourse to any of the Obligors or their respective Subsidiaries or any of their respective assets (other than their respective interests in such Partially-Owned Entity), and

                    (iii)  Debt or liabilities of each Partially-Owned Entity to the extent of the pro-rata share of such Debt or liability allocable to any of the Obligors or their respective Subsidiaries, if the Debt or liability of such Partially-Owned Entity (or a portion thereof) is Without Recourse to such Person or its assets (other than its interest in such Partially-Owned Entity).

          (b)  For purposes of Sections 10.8 through 10.19 hereof, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI (and all defined terms and calculations using such terms) shall be adjusted to (i) deduct the actual results of any Real Estate disposed of by an Obligor or any of their respective Subsidiaries during the relevant fiscal period, and (ii) include the pro forma results of any Real Estate acquired by an Obligor or any of their respective

 
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Subsidiaries during the relevant fiscal period, with such pro forma results being calculated by (x) using the Obligors' pro forma projections for such acquired property, on a basis consistent with Article 11 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act, if such property has been owned by an Obligor or any of their respective Subsidiaries for less than one complete fiscal quarter or (y) using the actual results for such acquired property and adjusting such results for the appropriate period of time required by the applicable financial covenant, if such property has been owned by an Obligor or any of their respective Subsidiaries for at least one complete fiscal quarter.

          (c)  For purposes of Sections 10.8 through 10.19 hereof, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (and the defined terms and calculations using such term) shall be adjusted, to the extent applicable, to include the pro rata share of results attributable to the Obligors from unconsolidated Subsidiaries of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries and from unconsolidated Partially-Owned Entities.

           Section 10.21.  Nature of Business .  The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage in any business, if, as a result, when taken as a whole, the general nature of the business of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries would be substantially changed from the general nature of the business of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries on the date of this Agreement.

           Section 10.22.  Transactions with Affiliates .  The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, enter into, directly or indirectly, any transaction or Material group of related transactions (including, without limitation, the purchase, lease, sale or exchange of properties of any kind or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate (other than an Obligor or another Subsidiary), except in the ordinary course and pursuant to the reasonable requirements of such Obligor's or such Subsidiary's business and upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to such Obligor or such Subsidiary than would be obtainable in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a Person not an Affiliate.

           Section 10.23.  Terrorism Sanctions Regulations .  The Obligors will not, and will not permit any Controlled Entity to (i) become a Blocked Person or (ii) have any investments in, or knowingly (as such term is defined in Section 101(6) of CISADA) engage in any dealings or transactions with, any Blocked Person.

Section 11
Events of Default.

          An "Event of Default" shall exist if any of the following conditions or events shall occur and be continuing:

          (a)  the Obligors default in the payment of any principal or Make-Whole Amount, if any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or at a date fixed for prepayment or by declaration or otherwise; or

          (b)  the Obligors default in the payment of any interest on any Note for more than five Business Days after the same becomes due and payable; or

 
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          (c)  the Obligors default in the performance of or compliance with the terms of Section 7.1(d) or any term contained in Section 10; or

          (d)  the Obligors default in the performance of or compliance with any term contained herein (other than those referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 11), or any Subsidiary Guarantor defaults in the performance of or compliance with any term contained in the Subsidiary Guaranty, and, in any such case, such default is not remedied within 30 days after the earlier of (i) a Responsible Officer obtaining actual knowledge of such default and (ii) the Obligors receiving written notice of such default from any holder of a Note (any such written notice to be identified as a "notice of default" and to refer specifically to this paragraph (d) of Section 11); or

          (e)  for any reason any provision of any Subsidiary Guaranty ceases to be in full force and effect, including, without limitation, a determination by any Governmental Authority that any Subsidiary Guaranty is invalid, void or unenforceable and which, in each case, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or any Subsidiary Guarantor shall contest or deny in writing the enforceability of any of its obligations under any Subsidiary Guaranty; or

          (f)  any representation or warranty made in writing by or on behalf of an Obligor or by any officer of an Obligor in this Agreement or by any Subsidiary Guarantor in the Subsidiary Guaranty or by any of their respective officers in any writing furnished in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby proves to have been false or incorrect in any material respect on the date as of which made; or

          (g)  (i) either Obligor or any Subsidiary is in default (as principal or as guarantor or other surety) in the payment of any principal of or premium or make-whole amount or interest on any Debt other than the Notes that is outstanding in an aggregate principal amount of at least $7,500,000 beyond any period of grace provided with respect thereto, or (ii) either Obligor or any Subsidiary is in default in the performance of or compliance with any term of any instrument, mortgage, indenture or other agreement relating to any Debt other than the Notes in an aggregate principal amount of at least $7,500,000 or any other condition exists, and as a consequence of such default or condition such Debt has become, or has been declared (or one or more Persons are entitled to declare such Debt to be), due and payable before its stated maturity or before its regularly scheduled dates of payment, or (iii) as a consequence of the occurrence or continuation of any event or condition (other than the passage of time or the right of the holder of Debt to convert such Debt into equity interests or the exercise by either Obligor or any Subsidiary of a contractual right to prepay such Debt), either Obligor or any Subsidiary has become obligated to purchase or repay Debt other than the Notes before its regular maturity or before its regularly scheduled dates of payment in an aggregate outstanding principal amount of at least $7,500,000 or (iv) any event shall occur which results in a demand to SALP from any Joint Venture Lender for any single payment (or group of related payments) under any Locke Indemnity Agreement which exceeds $1,000,000; or

          (h)  either Obligor or any Subsidiary (i) is generally non paying, or admits in writing its inability to pay, its debts as they become due, (ii) files, or consents by answer or otherwise to the

 
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filing against it of, a petition for relief or reorganization or arrangement or any other petition in bankruptcy, for liquidation or to take advantage of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar law of any jurisdiction, (iii) makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (iv) consents to the appointment of a custodian, receiver, trustee or other officer with similar powers with respect to it or with respect to any substantial part of its property, (v) is adjudicated as insolvent or to be liquidated, or (vi) takes corporate action for the purpose of any of the foregoing; or

          (i)  a court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction enters an order appointing, without consent by either Obligor or any Subsidiary, a custodian, receiver, trustee or other officer with similar powers with respect to it or with respect to any substantial part of its property, or constituting an order for relief or approving a petition for relief or reorganization or any other petition in bankruptcy or for liquidation or to take advantage of any bankruptcy or insolvency law of any jurisdiction, or ordering the dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of either Obligor or any Subsidiary, or any such petition shall be filed against either Obligor or any Subsidiary and such petition shall not be dismissed within 60 days; or

          (j)  a final judgment or judgments for the payment of money aggregating in excess of $1,000,000 are rendered against one or more of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries and which judgments are not, within 60 days after entry thereof, bonded, discharged or stayed pending appeal, or are not discharged within 60 days after the expiration of such stay; or

          (k)  if (i) any Plan shall fail to satisfy the minimum funding standards of ERISA or the Code for any plan year or part thereof or a waiver of such standards or extension of any amortization period is sought or granted under Section 412 of the Code, (ii) a notice of intent to terminate any Plan shall have been or is reasonably expected to be filed with the PBGC or the PBGC shall have instituted proceedings under Section 4042 of ERISA to terminate or appoint a trustee to administer any Plan or the PBGC shall have notified either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate that a Plan may become a subject of any such proceedings, (iii) the aggregate "amount of unfunded benefit liabilities" (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(18) of ERISA) under all Plans, determined in accordance with Title IV of ERISA, shall exceed $500,000, (iv) either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate shall have incurred or is reasonably expected to incur any liability pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or the penalty or excise tax provisions of the Code relating to employee benefit plans, (v) either Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate withdraws from any Multiemployer Plan, or (vi) either Obligor or any Subsidiary establishes or amends any employee welfare benefit plan that provides post-employment welfare benefits in a manner that would increase the liability of either Obligor or any Subsidiary thereunder; and any such event or events described in clauses (i) through (vi) above, either individually or together with any other such event or events, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

As used in Section 11(k), the terms "employee benefit plan" and "employee welfare benefit plan" shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Section 3 of ERISA.

Section 12
Remedies on Default, Etc.


 
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          Section 12.1.  Acceleration .  (a) If an Event of Default with respect to either Obligor described in paragraph (h) or (i) of Section 11 (other than an Event of Default described in clause (i) of paragraph (h) or described in clause (vi) of paragraph (h) by virtue of the fact that such clause encompasses clause (i) of paragraph (h)) has occurred, all the Notes then outstanding shall automatically become immediately due and payable.

           (b)  If any other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Required Holders may at any time at its or their option, by notice or notices to the Obligors, declare all the Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable.

           (c)  If any Event of Default described in paragraph (a) or (b) of Section 11 has occurred and is continuing, any holder or holders of Notes at the time outstanding affected by such Event of Default may at any time, at its or their option, by notice or notices to the Obligors, declare all the Notes held by such holder or holders to be immediately due and payable.

           Upon any Note becoming due and payable under this Section 12.1, whether automatically or by declaration, such Note will forthwith mature and the entire unpaid principal amount of such Note, plus (i) all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and (ii) the Make-Whole Amount determined in respect of such principal amount (to the full extent permitted by applicable law), shall all be immediately due and payable, in each and every case without presentment, demand, protest or further notice, all of which are hereby waived.  The Obligors acknowledge, and the parties hereto agree, that each holder of a Note has the right to maintain its investment in the Notes free from repayment by the Obligors (except as herein specifically provided for) and that the provision for payment of a Make-Whole Amount by the Obligors, in the event that the Notes are prepaid or are accelerated as a result of an Event of Default, is intended to provide compensation for the deprivation of such right under such circumstances.

          Section 12.2.  Other Remedies .  If any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and irrespective of whether any Notes have become or have been declared immediately due and payable under Section 12.1, the holder of any Note at the time outstanding may proceed to protect and enforce the rights of such holder by an action at law, suit in equity or other appropriate proceeding, whether for the specific performance of any agreement contained herein or in any Note, or for an injunction against a violation of any of the terms hereof or thereof, or in aid of the exercise of any power granted hereby or thereby or by law or otherwise.

           Section 12.3.  Rescission .  At any time after any Notes have been declared due and payable pursuant to clause (b) or (c) of Section 12.1, the Required Holders, by written notice to the Obligors, may rescind and annul any such declaration and its consequences if (a) the Obligors have paid all overdue interest on the Notes, all principal of and Make-Whole Amount, if any, on any Notes that are due and payable and are unpaid other than by reason of such declaration, and all interest on such overdue principal and Make-Whole Amount, if any, and (to the extent permitted by applicable law) any overdue interest in respect of the Notes at the Default Rate, (b) all Events of Default and Defaults, other than non-payment of amounts that have become due solely by reason of such declaration, have been cured or have been waived pursuant to Section 17, and (c) no judgment or decree has been entered for the payment of any monies due pursuant hereto or to any Notes.  No rescission and annulment under this Section 12.3 will

 
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extend to or affect any subsequent Event of Default or Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

          Section 12.4.  No Waivers or Election of Remedies, Expenses, Etc.   No course of dealing and no delay on the part of any holder of any Note in exercising any right, power or remedy shall operate as a waiver thereof or otherwise prejudice such holder's rights, powers or remedies.  No right, power or remedy conferred by this Agreement or by any Note upon any holder thereof shall be exclusive of any other right, power or remedy referred to herein or therein or now or hereafter available at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.  Without limiting the obligations of the Obligors under Section 15, the Obligors will pay to the holder of each Note on demand such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover all costs and expenses of such holder incurred in any enforcement or collection under this Section 12, including, without limitation, the reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and disbursements for the holders as set forth in Section 15.

Section 13
Registration; Exchange; Substitution of Notes.
 
 
          Section 13.1.  Registration of Notes .  The Obligors shall keep at the principal executive office of Sovran a register for the registration and registration of transfers of Notes.  The name and address of each holder of one or more Notes, each transfer thereof and the name and address of each transferee of one or more Notes shall be registered in such register.  Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Person in whose name any Note shall be registered shall be deemed and treated as the owner and holder thereof for all purposes hereof, and the Obligors shall not be affected by any notice or knowledge to the contrary.  The Obligors shall give to any holder of a Note that is an Institutional Investor promptly upon request therefor a complete and correct copy of the names and addresses of all registered holders of Notes.

          Section 13.2.  Transfer and Exchange of Notes .  Upon surrender of any Note at the principal executive office of Sovran for registration of transfer or exchange (and in the case of a surrender for registration of transfer, duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered holder of such Note or its attorney duly authorized in writing and accompanied by the address for notices of each transferee of such Note or part thereof), the Obligors shall execute and deliver not more than 5 Business Days following surrender of such Note, at the Obligors' expense (except as provided below), one or more new Notes (as requested by the holder thereof) in exchange therefor, in an aggregate principal amount equal to the unpaid principal amount of the surrendered Note.  Each such new Note shall be payable to such Person as such holder may request and shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit 1.  Each such new Note shall be dated and bear interest from the date to which interest shall have been paid on the surrendered Note or dated the date of the surrendered Note if no interest shall have been paid thereon.  The Obligors may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any stamp tax or governmental charge imposed in respect of any such transfer of Notes.  Notes shall not be transferred in denominations of less than $100,000, provided that if necessary to enable the registration of transfer by a holder of its entire holding of Notes, one Note may be in a denomination of less than $100,000.  Any transferee, by its acceptance of a Note registered in its name (or the name of its nominee), shall be deemed to have made the representation set forth in Section 6.2.

 
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          Section 13.3.  Replacement of Notes .  Upon receipt by the Obligors of evidence reasonably satisfactory to them of the ownership of and the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Note (which evidence shall be, in the case of an Institutional Investor, notice from such Institutional Investor of such ownership and such loss, theft, destruction or mutilation), and

           (a)  in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it ( provided that if the holder of such Note is, or is a nominee for, an original Purchaser or another holder of a Note with a minimum net worth of at least $50,000,000, such Person's own unsecured agreement of indemnity shall be deemed to be satisfactory), or

           (b)  in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation thereof,

the Obligors at their own expense shall execute and deliver not more than five Business Days following satisfaction of such conditions, in lieu thereof, a new Note, dated and bearing interest from the date to which interest shall have been paid on such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note or dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Note if no interest shall have been paid thereon.

Section 14
Payments on Notes.
 
 
          Section 14.1.  Place of Payment .  Subject to Section 14.2, payments of principal, Make-Whole Amount, if any, and interest becoming due and payable on the Notes shall be made in New York at the principal office of the Obligors in such jurisdiction.  The Obligors may at any time, by notice to each holder of a Note, change the place of payment of the Notes so long as such place of payment shall be either the principal office of the Obligors in such jurisdiction or the principal office of a bank or trust company in such jurisdiction.

          Section 14.2.  Home Office Payment .  So long as any Purchaser or such Purchaser's nominee shall be the holder of any Note, and notwithstanding anything contained in Section 14.1 or in such Note to the contrary, the Obligors will pay all sums becoming due on such Note for principal, Make-Whole Amount, if any, and interest by the method and at the address specified for such purpose for such Purchaser on Schedule A hereto or, by such other method or at such other address as such Purchaser shall have from time to time specified to the Obligors in writing for such purpose, without the presentation or surrender of such Note or the making of any notation thereon, except that upon written request of the Obligors made concurrently with or reasonably promptly after payment or prepayment in full of any Note, such Purchaser shall surrender such Note for cancellation, reasonably promptly after any such request, to Sovran at its principal executive office or at the place of payment most recently designated by the Obligors pursuant to Section 14.1.  Prior to any sale or other disposition of any Note held by any Purchaser or such Person's nominee, such Person will, at its election, either endorse thereon the amount of principal paid thereon and the last date to which interest has been paid thereon or surrender such Note to the Obligors in exchange for a new Note or Notes pursuant to Section 13.2.  The Obligors will afford the benefits of this Section 14.2 to any Institutional Investor that is the direct or indirect transferee of any Note.
 
Section 15
Expenses, Etc.

          Section 15.1.                                               Transaction Expenses .  Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Obligors will pay all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees of one special counsel for the Purchasers and, if reasonably required, local or other counsel) incurred by the Purchasers and the holders of Notes in connection with such transactions and in connection with any amendments, waivers or consents under or in respect of this Agreement, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty (whether or not such amendment, waiver or consent becomes effective), including, without limitation: (a) the costs and expenses incurred in enforcing or defending (or determining whether or how to enforce or defend) any rights under this Agreement, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty or in responding to any subpoena or other legal process or informal investigative demand by any Governmental Authority issued in connection with this Agreement, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty, or by reason of being a holder of any Note, (b) the costs and expenses, including financial advisors' fees, incurred in connection with the insolvency or bankruptcy of an Obligor or any Subsidiary or in connection with any work-out or restructuring of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Notes, or by the Subsidiary Guaranty, and (c) the reasonable cost and expenses incurred in connection with the initial filing of this Agreement, all related documents and financial information, all subsequent annual and interim filings of documents and financial information related hereto with the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any successor organization succeeding to the authority thereof.  The Obligors will pay, and will save each Purchaser and each other holder of a Note harmless from, all claims in respect of any fees, costs or expenses if any, of brokers and finders (other than those retained by the Purchasers).

          Section 15.2.  Survival .  The obligations of the Obligors under this Section 15 will survive the payment or transfer of any Note, the enforcement, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty, and the termination of this Agreement or the Subsidiary Guaranty. Section 16.Survival of Representations and Warranties; Entire Agreement.

Section 16
Survival of Representations and Warranties; Entire Agreement.

          All representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Notes, the purchase or transfer by any Purchaser of any such Note or portion thereof or interest therein and the payment of any Note may be relied upon by any subsequent holder of any such Note, regardless of any investigation made at any time by or on behalf of any Purchaser or any other holder of any such Note.  All statements contained in any certificate or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the Obligors pursuant to this Agreement or the Subsidiary Guaranty shall be deemed representations and warranties of the Obligors under this Agreement.  Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement, the Notes and the Subsidiary Guaranty embody the entire agreement and understanding between the Purchasers, the Obligors and the Subsidiary Guarantors and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.
 
Section 17
Amendment and Waiver.

          Section 17.1.  Requirements .  This Agreement and the Notes may be amended, and the observance of any term hereof or of the Notes may be waived (either retroactively or prospectively), with (and only with) the written consent of the Obligors and the Required Holders, except that (i) no amendment or waiver of any of the provisions of Section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 21 hereof, or any defined term (as it is used therein), will be effective as to any holder of Notes unless consented to by such holder of Notes in writing, and (ii) no such amendment or waiver may, without the written consent of all of the holders of Notes at the time outstanding affected thereby, (A) subject to the provisions of Section 12 relating to acceleration or rescission, change the amount or time of any prepayment or payment of principal of, or reduce the rate or change the time of payment or method of computation of interest or of the Make-Whole Amount on, the Notes, (B) change the percentage of the principal amount of the Notes the holders of which are required to consent to any such amendment or waiver, or (C) amend any of Sections 8, 11(a), 11(b), 12, 17 or 20.

          Section 17.2.  Solicitation of Holders of Notes .

           (a)   Solicitation .  The Obligors will provide each holder of the Notes (irrespective of the amount of Notes then owned by it) with sufficient information, sufficiently far in advance of the date a decision is required, to enable such holder to make an informed and considered decision with respect to any proposed amendment, waiver or consent in respect of any of the provisions hereof, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guaranty.  The Obligors will deliver executed or true and correct copies of each amendment, waiver or consent effected pursuant to the provisions of this Section 17 to each holder of outstanding Notes promptly following the date on which it is executed and delivered by, or receives the consent or approval of, the requisite holders of Notes.

           (b)   Payment .  The Obligors will not directly or indirectly pay or cause to be paid any remuneration, whether by way of supplemental or additional interest, fee or otherwise, or grant any security, to any holder of Notes as consideration for or as an inducement to the entering into by such holder of Notes of any waiver or amendment of any of the terms and provisions hereof or the Subsidiary Guaranty unless such remuneration is concurrently paid, or security is concurrently granted, on the same terms, ratably to each holder of Notes then outstanding even if such holder did not consent to such waiver or amendment.

           Section 17.3.  Binding Effect, Etc.   Any amendment or waiver consented to as provided in this Section 17 applies equally to all holders of Notes and is binding upon them and upon each future holder of any Note and upon the Obligors without regard to whether such Note has been marked to indicate such amendment or waiver.  No such amendment or waiver will extend to or affect any obligation, covenant, agreement, Default or Event of Default not expressly amended or waived or impair any right consequent thereon.  No course of dealing between the Obligors and the holder of any Note nor any delay in exercising any rights hereunder or under any Note shall operate as a waiver of any rights of any holder of such Note.  As used herein, the term "this Agreement" and references thereto shall mean this Agreement as it may from time to time be amended or supplemented.

 
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          Section 17.4.  Notes Held by Obligors, Etc.   Solely for the purpose of determining whether the holders of the requisite percentage of the aggregate principal amount of Notes then outstanding approved or consented to any amendment, waiver or consent to be given under this Agreement or the Notes, or have directed the taking of any action provided herein or in the Notes to be taken upon the direction of the holders of a specified percentage of the aggregate principal amount of Notes then outstanding, Notes directly or indirectly owned by the Obligors or any of their Affiliates shall be deemed not to be outstanding.

Section 18
Notices

          All notices and communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and sent (a) by telefacsimile if the sender on the same day sends a confirming copy of such notice by a recognized overnight delivery service (charges prepaid), or (b) by a recognized overnight delivery service (with charges prepaid).  Any such notice must be sent:

                    (i)  if to a Purchaser or such Purchaser's nominee, to such Purchaser or such Purchaser's nominee at the address specified for such communications in Schedule A to this Agreement, or at such other address as such Purchaser or such Purchaser's nominee shall have specified to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this Section 18;

                    (ii)  if to any other holder of any Note, to such holder at such address as such other holder shall have specified to the Obligors in writing pursuant to this Section 18, or

                    (iii)  if to the Obligors, to Sovran at its address set forth at the beginning hereof to the attention David L. Rogers, Chief Financial Officer, with a copy to Raymond H. Seitz, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP, 3400 HSBC Center, Buffalo, New York 14203, or at such other address as the Obligors shall have specified to the holder of each Note in writing.

Notices under this Section 18 will be deemed given only when actually received.

Section 19
Reproduction of Documents.

          This Agreement and all documents relating thereto, including, without limitation, (a) consents, waivers and modifications that may hereafter be executed, (b) documents received by each Purchaser at the Closing (except the Notes themselves), and (c) financial statements, certificates and other information previously or hereafter furnished to each Purchaser, may be reproduced by such Purchaser by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic or other similar process and such Purchaser may destroy any original document so reproduced.  The Obligors agree and stipulate that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any such reproduction shall be admissible in evidence as the original itself in any judicial or administrative proceeding (whether or not the original is in existence and whether or not such reproduction was made by such Purchaser in the regular course of business) and any enlargement, facsimile or further reproduction of such reproduction shall likewise be admissible in evidence.  This Section 19 shall not prohibit the Obligors or any other holder of Notes from contesting any such reproduction to the same extent that it could contest the original, or from introducing evidence to demonstrate the inaccuracy of any such reproduction.
 
Section 20
Confidential Information.

          For the purposes of this Section 20, "Confidential Information" means information delivered to any Purchaser by or on behalf of the Obligors or any Subsidiary in connection with the transactions contemplated by or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement that is proprietary in nature and that was clearly marked or labeled or otherwise adequately identified when received by such Purchaser as being confidential information of the Obligors or such Subsidiary, provided that such term does not include information that (a) was publicly known or otherwise known to such Purchaser prior to the time of such disclosure, (b) subsequently becomes publicly known through no act or omission by such Purchaser or any Person acting on such Purchaser's behalf, (c) otherwise becomes known to such Purchaser other than through disclosure by the Obligors or any Subsidiary or (d) constitutes financial statements delivered to such Purchaser under Section 7.1 that are otherwise publicly available.  Each Purchaser will maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information in accordance with procedures adopted by such Purchaser in good faith to protect confidential information of third parties delivered to such Purchaser, provided that such Purchaser may deliver or disclose Confidential Information to (i) such Purchaser's directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, attorneys and affiliates (to the extent such disclosure reasonably relates to the administration of the investment represented by such Purchaser's Notes), (ii) such Purchaser's financial advisors and other professional advisors who agree to hold confidential the Confidential Information substantially in accordance with the terms of this Section 20, (iii) any other holder of any Note, (iv) any Institutional Investor to which such Purchaser sells or offers to sell such Note or any part thereof or any participation therein (if such Person has agreed in writing prior to its receipt of such Confidential Information to be bound by the provisions of this Section 20), (v) any Person from which such Purchaser offers to purchase any security of an Obligor (if such Person has agreed in writing prior to its receipt of such Confidential Information to be bound by the provisions of this Section 20), (vi) any federal or state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over such Purchaser, (vii) the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any similar organization, or any nationally recognized rating agency that requires access to information about such Purchaser's investment portfolio, or (viii) any other Person to which such delivery or disclosure may be necessary or appropriate (w) to effect compliance with any law, rule, regulation or order applicable to such Purchaser, (x) in response to any subpoena or other legal process, (y) in connection with any litigation to which such Purchaser is a party or (z) if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, to the extent such Purchaser may reasonably determine such delivery and disclosure to be necessary or appropriate in the enforcement or for the protection of the rights and remedies under such Purchaser's Notes, this Agreement and the Subsidiary Guaranty.  Each holder of a Note, by its acceptance of a Note, will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by and to be entitled to the benefits of this Section 20 as though it were a party to this Agreement.  On reasonable request by the Obligors in connection with the delivery to any holder of a Note of information required to be delivered to such holder under this Agreement or requested by such holder (other than a holder that is a party to this Agreement or its nominee), such holder will enter into an agreement with the Obligors embodying the provisions of this Section 20.
 
Section 21
Substitution of Purchaser.

          Each Purchaser shall have the right to substitute any one of such Purchaser's Affiliates as the purchaser of the Notes that such Purchaser has agreed to purchase hereunder, by written

 
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notice to the Obligors, which notice shall be signed by both such Purchaser and such Purchaser's Affiliate, shall contain such Affiliate's agreement to be bound by this Agreement and shall contain a confirmation by such Affiliate of the accuracy with respect to it of the representations set forth in Section 6.  Upon receipt of such notice, wherever the word "Purchaser" is used in this Agreement (other than in this Section 21), such word shall be deemed to refer to such Affiliate in lieu of such Purchaser.  In the event that such Affiliate is so substituted as a purchaser hereunder and such Affiliate thereafter transfers to such Purchaser all of the Notes then held by such Affiliate, upon receipt by the Obligors of notice of such transfer, wherever the word "Purchaser" is used in this Agreement (other than in this Section 21), such word shall no longer be deemed to refer to such Affiliate, but shall refer to such Purchaser, and such Purchaser shall have all the rights of an original holder of the Notes under this Agreement.

Section 22
Miscellaneous.

          Section 22.1.  Successors and Assigns.   All covenants and other agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf of any of the parties hereto bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns (including, without limitation, any subsequent holder of a Note) whether so expressed or not.

          Section 22.2.  Payments Due on Non-Business Days.   Anything in this Agreement or the Notes to the contrary notwithstanding, any payment of principal of or Make-Whole Amount or interest on any Note that is due on a date other than a Business Day shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day without including the additional days elapsed in the computation of the interest payable on such next succeeding Business Day.

          Section 22.3.  Severability.   Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall (to the full extent permitted by law) not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

          Section 22.4.  Construction.   Each covenant contained herein shall be construed (absent express provision to the contrary) as being independent of each other covenant contained herein, so that compliance with any one covenant shall not (absent such an express contrary provision) be deemed to excuse compliance with any other covenant.  Where any provision herein refers to action to be taken by any Person, or which such Person is prohibited from taking, such provision shall be applicable whether such action is taken directly or indirectly by such Person.

          Section 22.5.  Accounting Terms.   All accounting terms used herein which are not expressly defined in this Agreement have the meanings respectively given to them in accordance with GAAP.  Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, (i) all computations made pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in accordance with GAAP, and (ii) all financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 825-10-25 – Fair Value Option or any similar accounting standard) shall be disregarded and such determination shall be made as if such election had not been made.

          Section 22.6.  Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.  Each counterpart may consist of a number of copies hereof, each signed by less than all, but together signed by all, of the parties hereto.

          Section 22.7.  Governing Law .  This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the law of the State of New York excluding choice-of-law principles of the law of such State that would require the application of the laws of a jurisdiction other than such State.

          Section 22.8.  Jurisdiction and Process; Waiver of Jury Trial.   (a) Each Obligor irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State or federal court sitting in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Notes.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Obligor irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, any claim that it is not subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court and any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

           (b)  Each Obligor consents to process being served by or on behalf of any holder of Notes in any suit, action or proceeding of the nature referred to in Section 22.8(a) by mailing a copy thereof by registered or certified mail (or any substantially similar form of mail), postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to it at its address specified in Section 18 or at such other address of which such holder shall then have been notified pursuant to said Section.  Each Obligor agrees that such service upon receipt (i) shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon it in any such suit, action or proceeding and (ii) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, be taken and held to be valid personal service upon and personal delivery to it.  Notices hereunder shall be conclusively presumed received as evidenced by a delivery receipt furnished by the United States Postal Service or any reputable commercial delivery service.

           (c)  Nothing in this Section 22.8 shall affect the right of any holder of a Note to serve process in any manner permitted by law, or limit any right that the holders of any of the Notes may have to bring proceedings against any Obligor in the courts of any appropriate jurisdiction or to enforce in any lawful manner a judgment obtained in one jurisdiction in any other jurisdiction.

           (d)  The parties hereto hereby waive trial by jury in any action brought on or with respect to this Agreement, the Notes or any other document executed in connection herewith or therewith.

 
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          The execution hereof by the Purchasers shall constitute a contract among the Obligors and the Purchasers for the uses and purposes hereinabove set forth.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each executed counterpart constituting an original but all together only one agreement.


 
Very truly yours,
 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:      /s/ David L. Rogers                                     
          Name:  David L. Rogers
          Title:  Chief financial Officer
 
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By: Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
 
By:      /s/ David L. Rogers                                     
          Name:  David L. Rogers
          Title:  Chief financial Officer
 
   


 
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This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date thereof.


 
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
 
 
By:      /s/ William C. Pappas                                     
               Vice President
 
   
 
UNITED OF OMAHA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as Investment Advisor)
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as its General Partner)
 
 
By:      /s/ William C. Pappas                                     
               Vice President
   
 
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as Investment Advisor)
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as its General Partner)
 
 
By:      /s/ William C. Pappas                                     
               Vice President


 
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This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date thereof.

 
FARMERS NEW WORLD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as Investment Advisor)
 
By:  Prudential Private Placement Investors,
        L.P. (as its General Partner)
 
 
By:      /s/ William C. Pappas                                     
               Vice President


 
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This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date thereof.

 
MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
UNITED INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
     MICHIGAN
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE COMPANY
AMERICAN REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA,
     INC.
GREAT WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
MTL INSURANCE COMPANY
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
AMERICAN-AMICABLE LIFE INSURANCE
     COMPANY OF TEXAS
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL
COLORADO BANKERS LIFE INSURANCE
     COMPANY
NEW ERA LIFE INSURANCE
IA AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
By  Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
 
By:      /s/ Robert G. Diedrich                                     
               Vice President


 
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This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date thereof.

 
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
     COMPANY
 
By:  Babson Capital Management LLC
        as Investment Adviser
 
 
By:      /s/ John B. Wheeler                                     
        Name:  John B. Wheeler
        Title:  Managing Director
   
 
C.M. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
By:  Babson Capital Management LLC
        as Investment Adviser
 
 
By:      /s/ John B. Wheeler                                     
        Name:  John B. Wheeler
        Title:  Managing Director
   
 
MASSMUTUAL ASIA LIMITED
 
By:  Babson Capital Management LLC
        as Investment Adviser
 
 
By:      /s/ John B. Wheeler                                     
        Name:  John B. Wheeler
        Title:  Managing Director


 
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This Agreement is hereby accepted and agreed to as of the date thereof.

 
RIVERSOURCE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
 
 
By:      /s/ Thomas W. Murphy                                    
        Name:  Thomas W. Murphy
        Title:  Vice President - Investments
   




 
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SCHEDULE A
(to Note Purchase Agreement)

INFORMATION RELATING TO PURCHASERS

 
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
 
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
$17,500,000

(1)
All payments on account of Notes held by such purchaser shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds for credit to:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY
ABA No.:  021-000-021
 
Account Name:  Prudential Managed Portfolio
Account No.:  P86188 (please do not include spaces)
 
 
 
Each such wire transfer shall set forth the name of the Company, a reference to "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3" and the due date and application (as among principal, interest and Make Whole Amount) of the payment being made.
   
(2)
Address for all notices relating to payments:
 
     The Prudential Insurance Company of America
      c/o Investment Operations Group
     Gateway Center Two, 10th Floor
     100 Mulberry Street
     Newark, NJ  07102-4077
 
Attention:  Manager, Billings and Collections
   
(3)
Address for all other communications and notices:
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
   
(4)
Recipient of telephonic prepayment notices:
 
Manager, Trade Management Group
 
Telephone:  (973) 367-3141
Facsimile:  (888) 889-3832
   
(5)
Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None
   
(6)
Tax Identification No.:  22-1211670
   
(7)
Address for Delivery of Notes:
 
Send physical security by nationwide overnight delivery service to:
 
Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
 
Attention:  Caryn Hemsworth, Esq.
Telephone:  (973) 367-2308













A-2
 
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
UNITED OF OMAHA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
$8,075,000

(1)
All principal, interest and Make Whole Amount payments on account of Notes held by such purchaser shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds for credit to:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
ABA No.:  021-000-021
Private Income Processing
For Credit to account:  900-9000200
For further credit to Account Name:  United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
For further credit to Account Number:  G09588
 
Each such wire transfer shall set forth the name of the Company, a reference to "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3" and the due date and application (as among principal, interest and Make Whole Amount) of the payment being made.
   
(2)
All payments, other than principal, interest or Make-Whole Amount, on account of Notes held by such purchaser shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds for credit to:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
ABA No. 021-000-021
Account No. G09588
Account Name:  United of Omaha Life Insurance Co.
 
Each such wire transfer shall set forth the name of the Company, a reference to "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3" and the due date and application (e.g. type of fee) of the payment being made.
   

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(3)
Address for all notices relating to payments:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
14201 Dallas Parkway - 13th Floor
Dallas, TX  75254-2917
 
Attn:  Income Processing - G. Ruiz
a/c:  G09588
   
(4)
Address for all other communications and notices:
 
Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
 
Attention:   Vice President, Lease Finance
   
(5)
Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None
   
(6)
Tax Identification No.:   47-0322111
   
(7)
Address for Delivery of Notes:
 
Send physical security by nationwide overnight delivery service to:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
4 Chase Metrotech Center, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11245-0001
Attention:  Physical Receive Department
 
Please include in the cover letter accompanying the Notes a reference to the Purchaser's account number (United of Omaha Life Insurance Company; Account Number:  G09588).
 
With a copy to:
 
Prudential Capital Group
Gateway Center 4
100 Mulberry, 7th Floor
Newark, NJ  102
Attention:  Trade Management, Manager
Telephone:  (973) 367-3141

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
$5,385,000
   

(1)
All payments on account of Notes held by such purchaser shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds for credit to:
 
Hare & Co.
c/o The Bank of New York
ABA No.:  021-000-018
BNF:  IOC566
Attn:  William Cashman
Ref:  ZAIC Private Placements #399141
 
Each such wire transfer shall set forth the name of the Company, a reference to "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3" and the due date and application (as among principal, interest and Make Whole Amount) of the payment being made.
   
(2)
All notices of payments and written confirmation of such wire transfers:
 
Zurich North America
Attn:  Treasury T1-19
1400 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL  60196-1056
 
Contact:  Mary Fran Callahan, Vice President-Treasurer
Telephone:  (847) 605-6447
Facsimile:  (847) 605-7895
E-mail:  mary.callanhan@zurichna.com
   


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(3)
Address for all other communications and notices:
 
Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
 
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
   
(4)
Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Hare & Co.
   
(5)
Tax Identification No.:   13-6062916
   
(6)
Address for Delivery of Notes:
 
Send physical security by nationwide overnight delivery service to:
 
Bank of New York
Window A
One Wall Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY  10286
 
Please include in the cover letter accompanying the Notes a reference to the Purchaser's account number (Zurich American Insurance Co.-Private Placements; Account Number:  399141).
 
With a copy to:
 
Prudential Capital Group
Gateway Center 4
100 Mulberry, 7th Floor
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Trade Management, Manager
Telephone:  (973) 367-3141
   






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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES TO BE PURCHASED
 
FARMERS NEW WORLD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
$4,040,000

(1)
All payments on account of Notes held by such purchaser shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds for credit to:
 
JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY
ABA No.:  021000021
Account No.:  9009000200
Account Name:  SSG Private Income Processing
For further credit to Account P58834 Farmers NWL
 
Each such wire transfer shall set forth the name of the Company, a reference to "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3" and the due date and application (as among principal, interest and Make-Whole Amount) of the payment being made.
   
(2)
All notices of payments and written confirmation of such wire transfers:
 
Jim DeNicholas - Director, Investment Operations/Accounting
and
Laszlo Heredy - Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Farmers Insurance Company
4680 Wilshire Blvd., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA  90010
 
Joann Bronson - Director, Investments & Separate Accounts
and
Oscar Tengtio - Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Farmers New World Life Insurance Company
3003 77th Avenue Southeast, 5th Floor
Mercer Island, WA  98040-2837
   
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(3)
Address for all other communications and notices:
 
Prudential Private Placement Investors, L.P.
c/o Prudential Capital Group
Three Gateway Center, 18th Floor
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Attention:  Vice President, Lease Finance
   
(4)
Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None
   
(5)
Tax Identification No.:  91-0335750
   
(6)
Address for Delivery of Notes:
 
Send physical security by nationwide overnight delivery service to:
 
JP Morgan Chase Bank
4 New York Plaza, Ground Floor Window
New York, NY  10004
 
Attention:  Jennifer John
Telephone:  (212) 623-5953
 
Please include in the cover letter accompanying the Notes a reference to the Purchaser's account number ("P58834 – Farmers New World Life Private Placement") and CUSIP information.
 
With a copy to:
 
Prudential Capital Group
Gateway Center 4
100 Mulberry, 7th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Attention:  Trade Management, Manager
Telephone:  (973) 367-3141
   





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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
Facsimile:  (651) 223-5029
$9,300,000

Payments
 
   
All payments on or in respect of the Notes to be by bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds to:
 
     Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, PA
     ABA#:  011001234
     DDA#:  048771
     Account Name:  Minnesota Life Insurance Company
     Account #:  ADFF0106002
     Cost Code:  1167
     Ref:  Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due
     August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
   
Notices
 
   
All notices and communications, including notices with respect to payments and written confirmation of each such payment, to be addressed as first provided above.
 
Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None
 
Taxpayer I.D. Number:  41-0417830
 
Deliver Notes to:
 
Minnesota Life Insurance Company
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Kathleen Posus  (651) 665-7873
 
   



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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
UNITED INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$3,700,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Bank of New York
     ABA # 021 000 018
     Credit A/C#:  GLA111565
     A/C Name:  Institutional Custody Insurance Division
     FFC:  Custody Account # 367937
     Custody Name:  United Insurance Company of America

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown

Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to:  privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Hare & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-1896670

Deliver Notes to:

     The Bank of New York
     One Wall Street
     3rd Floor - Window A
     New York, New York  10286
     Account Name:  United Insurance Company of America (Advantus Capital Management)
     Account #367937
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$2,200,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

 
Comerica Bank
Detroit, MI
ABA #072-000-096
 
     
 
For credit to:
Trust Operation - Fixed Income
Unit Cost Center 98530
Account Number:  21585-98530
     
 
For further credit to:  Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
of Michigan - Account Number:  1085001633
   
 
Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown

Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  38-6056370




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Deliver Notes to:
 
      Comerica Bank
     Attn:  Dan Molnar MC 3462
     411 West Lafayette
     Detroit, MI  48275-3404
     Reference:  Farm Bureau Life Insurance
     Company of Michigan Internal Account
      Number:  1085001633
 
   
































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$1,070,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     First Fidelity Bank, N.A.
     ABA #103002691
     Account name: InvesTrust
     Acct #:  2000528686
     FFC:  American Fidelity Assurance Company
     Account #:  52010414
     Attn:  Debbie Sinard (405) 843-7177

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  FFB Registration

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  73-0714500

Deliver Notes to:

     InvesTrust
     5100 N Classen Suite 620
     Oklahoma City, OK  73118
     Account Name: American Fidelity Assurance Company
     Account Number: 52010414
     Contact: Trust Op
     Phone Number: 405-843-7177

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
AMERICAN REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$1,070,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

 
     Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
     ABA #121000248
     BNFA=0000840245 (include all 10 digits)
     BNF=Trust Wire Clearing
     FFC Attn: Income Collections, a/c #20983400
     For further credit to:  American Republic Insurance Co.
     Account Number:  20983400
 
     
 
    Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
     

Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as custodian for American Republic Insurance Company

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  42-0113630




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Deliver Notes to:

     Duane (Dewey) Johnson
     Wells Fargo – Investment Mgr Relations
     MAC N9306-036
     733 Marquette Ave, 3rd Fl.
     Minneapolis, MN  55479
     Account Name:  American Republic Insurance Company
     Account Number:  20983400
































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC.
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$1,000,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
     ABA#011001234
     DDA#048771
     Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, F1BF5314632

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
      2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Hare & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  59-2015694

Deliver Notes to:

     Mellon Securities Trust Co.
     One Wall Street
     3rd Floor-Receive Window C
     New York, NY  10286
     Acct Name:  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
     Acct #:     F1BF5314632

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
Great Western Insurance Company
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$800,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
     ABA #:  121000248
     BNFA:  0000840245 (must use all 10 digits)
     Beneficiary Acct Name:  Trust Wire Clearing
     Wells Fargo Acct Name:  Great Western Insurance Company
     Wells Fargo Acct #:  22706907
     Contact Name:  Duane Johnson (612) 667-6723

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown

Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as Custodian for Great Western Insurance Company

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  87-0395954





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Deliver Notes to:

     Duane (Dewey) Johnson
     Wells Fargo – Investment Mgr Relations
     MAC N9306-036
     733 Marquette Ave, 3rd Fl.
     Minneapolis, MN  55479
     Account Name:  Great Western Insurance Company
     Account Number:  22706907
































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
MTL INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$800,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to: Account Number:  5186041000

     For further credit to:  MTL Insurance Company
     Account Number: 26-00621
     Attn:  Income Collections

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-1516780

Deliver Notes to:

     Northern Trust Co
     Harborside Financial Center 10
     Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City NJ  07311
     Attn:  Jose' Mero - Settlements for Account #26-00621
     Account Name:  MTL Insurance Company

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Name and Address of Purchaser
Principal Amount of Notes
to Be Purchased
 
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$660,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to: Account Number:  5186041000
     For further credit to:  FDLIC – ADV GENERAL
     Account Number: 2671442
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
      Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-2598882


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Deliver Notes to:

 
 

 


     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Account #: 2671442, FDLIC – ADV GENERAL
     Attn:  Jose Mero or Ruby Vega


































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$660,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to: Account Number:  5186041000
     For further credit to:  FDLIC – ADV EIA
     Account Number: 2671444
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
     Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:  Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-2598882


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Deliver Notes to:
 
     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Account #:  2671444, FDLIC – ADV EIA
     Attn:  Jose Mero or Ruby Vega



































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$660,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to: Account Number:  5186041000
     For further credit to:  FDLIC – ADVANTUS INSURED
     Account Number:  2671446
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
     Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-2598882


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    Deliver Notes to:
 
     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Account #:  2671446, FDLIC – ADVANTUS INSURED
     Attn:  Jose Mero or Ruby Vega


































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$660,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to: Account Number:  5186041000
     For further credit to:  FDLIC – ADVANTUS C & S
     Account Number:  2671447
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
     Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-2598882


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   Deliver Notes to:
 
     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Account #:  2671447, FDLIC – ADVANTUS C & S
     Attn:  Jose Mero or Ruby Vega


































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
TRUSTMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$530,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152

     For credit to: Account Number 5186041000

     For further credit to:  Trustmark Insurance Company
     Account #26-11938
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
     Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  36-0792925

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   Deliver Notes to:
 
     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     For Acct#: 26-11938, Trustmark Insurance Company
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Attn:  Jose Mero

































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
AMERICAN-AMICABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$530,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
     ABA #: 121000248
     BNFA:  0000840245 (must use all 10 digits)
     Beneficiary Acct Name:  Trust Wire Clearing
     Wells Fargo Acct Name:  American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas
     Wells Fargo Acct #:  24004700
     Contact Name:  Duane Johnson (612) 667-6723

     Ref:  Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Wells Fargo Bank N.A. FBO American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  74-2179909




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Deliver Notes to:
 
     Duane (Dewey) Johnson
     Wells Fargo – Investment Mgr Relations
     MAC N9306-036
     733 Marquette Ave, 3rd Fl.
     Minneapolis, MN 55479
     Account Name: American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas
     Account Number:  24004700
































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$530,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
     ABA #: 121000248
     BNFA:  0000840245 (must use all 10 digits)
     Beneficiary Acct Name:  Trust Wire Clearing
     Wells Fargo Acct Name:  Catholic United Financial
     Wells Fargo Acct #:  23825801
     Contact Name:  Duane Johnson (612) 667-6723

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Wells Fargo Bank N.A. FBO Catholic United Financial

Taxpayer I.D. Number:   41-0182070






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Deliver Notes to:
 
     Duane (Dewey) Johnson
     Wells Fargo – Investment Mgr Relations
     MAC N9306-036
     733 Marquette Ave, 3rd Fl.
     Minneapolis, MN  55479
     Account Name:  Catholic United Financial
     Account Number:  23825801
































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
COLORADO BANKERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$425,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     The Northern Chgo/Trust
     ABA #071-000-152
     For credit to:  Account Number:  5186041000

     For further credit to:  Colorado Bankers
     Account Number: 2670853
     Attn:  Income Collections

     *Depending on the type of payment, the wire should state:
     Interest/Dividends/Principal and Interest Breakdown
     Cusip, Security Description, Rate, Due date
     For CMO'S – Class Issue and Fee

     Ref:   Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  ELL & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  84-0674027

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 Deliver Notes to:
 
     Northern Trust Company of New York
     Harborside Financial Center 10, Suite 1401
     3 Second Street
     Jersey City, NJ  07311
     Account #:  2670853, Colorado Bankers
     Attn:  Jose Mero or Ruby Vega

































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
NEW ERA LIFE INSURANCE
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$265,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     JP Morgan Chase
     ABA#:  021000021
     FFC to 9009000127
     Account:  P05155
     Account Name:  New Era Life Insurance

     Ref:  CUSIP 84611# AD3
     Account number - #P05155
     Account name – New Era Life Insurance
     Nominee – Cudd & Co
     Principal and interest -
     Rate - 5.54%
     Maturity- August 5, 2021

Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Cudd & Co

Taxpayer I.D. Number:   74-2552025




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 Deliver Notes to:
 
     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     4 Chase Metrotech Center
     3rd Floor
     Brooklyn, NY  11245-0001
     Attn:  Physical Receive Department
     Account # P05155

































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
IA AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Attention:  Client Administrator
$140,000

Payments

Private Placement payments and all other payments shall be made by wire transfer to immediately available funds to:

     BK OF NYC
     ABA #: 021000018
     GLA 111-565
     TRUST #:  273304
     A/C Name:  IA American Life Insurance Company

     Ref:  Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5,
     2021, PPN 84611# AD3, P&I Breakdown
 
Notices

All notices and statements should be sent electronically via Email to: privateplacements@advantuscapital.com.  If Email is unavailable or if the Email is returned for any reason (including receipt of a message that the Email is undeliverable), such notice and statements should be sent as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Hare & Co.

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  13-3036472

Deliver Notes to:

     The Bank of New York
     One Wall Street – 3rd floor, INCOMING WINDOW
     New York, NY 10286
     For Account #: 273304
     Account Name:  IA American Life Insurance Company

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
  COMPANY
c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189
Attention:  Securities Investment Division
$15,800,000

Payments

All payments on account of the Notes shall be made by crediting in the form of bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds (identifying each payment as "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3", interest and principal), to:

     MassMutual Co-Owned Account
     Citibank
     New York, New York
     ABA # 021000089
     Acct # 30510685
     Re:  Description of security, cusip, principal and interest split

With telephone advice of payment to the Securities Custody and Collection Department of Babson Capital Management LLC at (413) 226-1754 or (413) 226-1803.

Notices

All notices and communications to be addressed as first provided above, except notices with respect to payments to be addressed Suite 200, Attention:  Securities Custody and Collection Department.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  04-1590850 (MassMutual)


DTTP No.:  13/M/63867/DTTP

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Deliver Notes to:

     Babson Capital Management LLC
     1500 Main Street, Suite 2800
     Springfield, MA  01115
     Attention:  Andrew M.A. Gould, Esq.
     Phone:  (413) 226-0537



































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
C.M. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts  01115-1589
Attention:  Securities Investment Division
$2,000,000

Payments

All payments on account of the Notes shall be made by crediting in the form of bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds (identifying each payment as "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3", interest and principal), to:

     MassMutual Co-Owned Account
     Citibank
     New York, New York
     ABA # 021000089
     Acct # 30510685
     Re:  Description of security, cusip, principal and interest split

With telephone advice of payment to the Securities Custody and Collection Department of Babson Capital Management LLC at (413) 226-1754 or (413) 226-1803.

Notices

All notices and communications to be addressed as first provided above, except notices with respect to payments to be addressed Suite 200, Attention:  Securities Custody and Collection Department.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  None

Taxpayer I.D. Number:  06-1041383

DTTP No.:  13/C/65904/DTTP



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Deliver Notes to:

     Babson Capital Management LLC
     1500 Main Street, Suite 2800
     Springfield, MA  01115
     Attention:  Andrew Gould, Counsel
     Phone:  (413) 226-0537


































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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
MASSMUTUAL ASIA LIMITED
c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189
Attention:  Securities Investment Division
$2,200,000

Payments

All payments on account of the Notes shall be made by crediting in the form of bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds (identifying each payment as "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3", interest and principal), to:

     Gerlach & Co.
     c/o Citibank, N.A
     ABA #021000089
     Concentration Account 36112805
     Attention:  Judy Rock
     FFC:  MassMutual Asia 849195
     Name of Security, PPN Number

With telephone advice of payment to the Securities Custody and Collection Department of Babson Capital Management LLC at (413) 226-1803 or (413) 226-1754.

Notices

All notices and communications to be addressed as first provided above, except notices with respect to payments, and written confirmation of each such payment, to be addressed:

     MassMutual Asia Limited
     c/o Babson Capital Management LLC
     1500 Main Street, Suite 200
     P. O. Box 15189
     Springfield, Massachusetts  01115-5189
     Attention:  Securities Custody and Collection Department


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Corporate action notifications should be addressed:

     Citigroup Global Securities Services
     Attention:  Corporate Action Department
     3800 Citibank Center Tampa
     Building B Floor 3
     Tampa, Florida  33610-9122

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Gerlach & Co.

Deliver Notes to:

     Citibank NA
     399 Park Avenue
     Level B Vault
     New York, New York 10022
     For Account Number 849195

























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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
RiverSource Life Insurance Company (942)
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
216 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota  55474
Attn:  Fixed Income Investment Department - Private Placements
Telephone:  (612) 671-2400
Facsimile:  (612) 671-2180
$18,000,000

Payments

All payments on account of the Notes shall be made by crediting in the form of bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds (identifying each payment as "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3", interest and principal), to:

 
ABA#:
021000021
 
Bank:
JPMorgan Chase Bank
 
Beneficiary #:
9009000127
 
Beneficiary Name:
JPMorgan Chase Bank
 
For further credit to:
P01174
 
Additional instructions:
RiverSource Life Insurance Company
PPN 84611# AD3
Information as to principal and interest
Identification of source and application of funds
     
Notices

Address for Notices Related to Payments:

     RiverSource Life Insurance Company
     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     Attention:  Jamshid Irshad@jpmorgan.com
     Amit K Aswani@jpmorgan.com
     Donna Preston@jpmorgan.com
     Fonda J Mitchell@jpmorgan.com
     Telephone:  (469) 477-8185
     Facsimile:  (469) 477-1904

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A duplicate copy for all unscheduled payments of interest and/or principal to:

     Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
     216 Ameriprise Financial Center
     Minneapolis, Minnesota  55474
     Attn:  Fixed Income Investment Dept - Private Placements
     Telephone:  (612) 671-2400
     Facsimile:  (612) 671-2180

All other notices and communications to be addressed as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Cudd & Co

Taxpayer I.D. Number (Cudd & Co):  13-6022143

Deliver Notes to:

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     4 Chase Metrotech Center, 3rd Floor
     Brooklyn, NY  11245-0001
     Attention:  Physical Receive Department
     Telephone:  718-242-0273 (Bob Freedman)
     Physical Securities Processing
     Reference:  P01174
     cc:  via email:  chris.h.patton@columbiamanagement.com or facsimile:  (612) 547-2670

















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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PURCHASER
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES
TO BE PURCHASED
 
RiverSource Life Insurance Company (944)
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
216 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota  55474
Attn:  Fixed Income Investment Department - Private Placements
Telephone:  (612) 671-2400
Facsimile:  (612) 671-2180
$2,000,000

Payments

All payments on account of the Notes shall be made by crediting in the form of bank wire transfer of Federal or other immediately available funds (identifying each payment as "Sovran Self Storage, Inc., 5.54% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series D, due August 5, 2021, PPN 84611# AD3", interest and principal), to:

 
ABA#:
021000021
 
Bank:
JPMorgan Chase Bank
 
Beneficiary #:
9009000127
 
Beneficiary Name:
JPMorgan Chase Bank
 
For further credit to:
P01176
 
Additional instructions:
RiverSource Life Insurance Company
PPN 84611# AD3
Information as to principal and interest
Identification of source and application of funds
     
Notices

Address for Notices Related to Payments:

     RiverSource Life Insurance Company
     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     Attention:  Jamshid Irshad@jpmorgan.com
     Amit K Aswani@jpmorgan.com
     Donna Preston@jpmorgan.com
     Fonda J Mitchell@jpmorgan.com
     Telephone:  (469) 477-8185
     Facsimile:  (469) 477-1904

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A duplicate copy for all unscheduled payments of interest and/or principal to:

     Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
     216 Ameriprise Financial Center
     Minneapolis, Minnesota  55474
     Attn:  Fixed Income Investment Dept - Private Placements
     Telephone:  (612) 671-2400
     Facsimile:  (612) 671-2180

All other notices and communications to be addressed as first provided above.

Name of Nominee in which Notes are to be issued:  Cudd & Co

Taxpayer I.D. Number (Cudd & Co):  13-6022143

Deliver Notes to:

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     4 Chase Metrotech Center, 3rd Floor
     Brooklyn, NY  11245-0001
     Attention: Physical Receive Department
     Telephone: 718-242-0273 (Bob Freedman)
     Physical Securities Processing
     Reference:  P01176
     cc:  via email:  chris.h.patton@columbiamanagement.com or facsimile:  (612) 547-2670
















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SCHEDULE B
(to Note Purchase Agreement)

DEFINED TERMS

          As used herein, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth below or set forth in the Section hereof following such term:

           "2003 Note Purchase Agreement" means the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of September 4, 2003, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended by the First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of May 16, 2005, as further modified by the Waiver, Consent and Second Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006, as further modified by the Consent and Third Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 22, 2006, as further modified by the Fourth Amendment and Waiver to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of May 11, 2009, and as may be further amended, modified, renewed, replaced, refunded or refinanced from time to time.

           "2006 Note Purchase Agreement" means the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended by the Consent and First Amendment thereto dated as of June 22, 2006, as further amended by the Second Amendment and Waiver thereto dated as of May 11, 2009, and as may be further amended, modified, renewed, replaced, refunded or refinanced from time to time.

          " Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI" means, with respect to any fiscal period for any Unencumbered Property, the net income of such Unencumbered Property during such period, as determined in accordance with GAAP, before deduction of (a) gains (or losses) from debt restructurings or other extraordinary items ( provided such deduction shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of an Obligor's default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate) relating to such Unencumbered Property, and (b) income taxes; plus (x) interest expense relating to such Unencumbered Property and (y) depreciation and amortization relating to such Unencumbered Property; minus a recurring capital expense reserve equal to ten cents ($0.10) per net rentable square foot multiplied by the total net rentable square feet of such Unencumbered Property.

           "Affiliate" means, at any time, and with respect to any Person, (a) any other Person that at such time directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries Controls, or is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such first Person, and (b) any Person beneficially owning or holding, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of any class of voting or equity interests of either Obligor or any Subsidiary or any Person of which either Obligor and such Obligor's Subsidiaries beneficially own or hold, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of any class of voting or equity interests.  As used in this definition, "Control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.  Unless the context otherwise clearly requires, any reference to an "Affiliate" is a reference to an Affiliate of an Obligor.

           "Anti-Money Laundering" is defined in Section 5.16(c).

 
 

 

          " Bank Credit Agreement" means that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among the Obligors, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent and lender, and the other financial institutions which are party thereto, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed, replaced, refunded or refinanced from time to time and any successor bank credit facility which constitutes the primary bank credit facility of the Obligors.

           "Blocked Person" is defined in Section 5.16(a).

          " Budgeted Project Costs" means, with respect to Construction-In-Process, the total budgeted project cost of such Construction-In-Process; provided that for Construction-In-Process owned by any Partially-Owned Entity, the Budgeted Project Cost of such Construction-In-Process shall be the applicable Obligor's pro-rata share of the total budgeted project cost of such Construction-In-Process (based on the greater of (x) such Obligor's percentage equity interest in such Partially-Owned Entity or (y) the Obligor's obligation to provide or liability for providing funds to such Partially-Owned Entity).

           "Building" means, individually and collectively, the buildings, structures and improvements now or hereafter located on the Real Estate and intended for income production.

           "Business Day" means for the purposes of any provision of this Agreement, any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are required or authorized to be closed.

           "Capitalization Rate" means the rate equal to eight and one-half of one percent (8.50%); provided however, that the Capitalization Rate shall be reviewed from time to time by the holders of Notes and shall be subject to adjustment by the Required Holders, in their sole discretion, based upon market conditions for comparable property types; provided further that the Capitalization Rate may only be adjusted once during the term of this Agreement and may only be adjusted at such time by up to .50%.

           "Capitalized Leases" means leases under which any Obligor or any of its Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity is the lessee or obligor, the discounted future rental payment obligations under which are required to be capitalized on the balance sheet of the lessee or obligor in accordance with GAAP.

           "Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value" means, as of any date of determination with respect to an Unencumbered Property, an amount equal to Adjusted Unencumbered Property NOI for such Unencumbered Property for the most recent two (2) complete fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.  The calculation of Capitalized Unencumbered Property Value shall be adjusted as set forth in Section 10.20 hereof.

           "Cash and Cash Equivalents" means, collectively, unrestricted (i) cash, (ii) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States government and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government, and (iii) domestic and

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Eurodollar certificates of deposit and time deposits, bankers' acceptances and floating rate certificates of deposit issued by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, the District of Columbia, any foreign bank, or its branches or agencies (fully protected against currency fluctuations), which, at the time of acquisition, are rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody's provided that the maturities of such Cash and Cash Equivalents shall not exceed one year.

           "Change of Control" means (i) any person or group of persons (within the meaning of Section 13 or 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) shall have acquired beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under said Act) of (a) 20% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sovran; or (b) 33% or more in the aggregate of the outstanding limited partnership interests of SALP (other than by Sovran and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries); or (ii) Holdings ceasing to be the sole general partner and sole investment manager of SALP; or (iii) Sovran and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries cease to beneficially own 100% of the capital stock of Holdings; or (iv) during any period of twelve consecutive calendar months, individuals who were directors of Sovran on the first day of such period (together with directors whose election by the Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by Sovran's stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors then in office who either were members of the Board of Directors on the date of Closing or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) shall cease to constitute a majority of the board of directors of Sovran.

           "CISADA" means the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, United States Public Law 111195, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder from time to time.

          " Closing" is defined in Section 3.

           "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder from time to time.

           "Confidential Information" is defined in Section 20.

           "Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA" means, for any period, an amount equal to the consolidated net income of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries for such period, as determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding (a) gains (or losses) from the sale of real property or interests therein, debt restructurings and other extraordinary items ( provided such exclusion shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of an Obligor's default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate), (b) minority interest attributable to an Obligor or a Subsidiary Guarantor, and (c) income taxes; plus (x) interest expense and (y) depreciation and amortization, minus a recurring capital expense reserve in an amount equal to ten cents ($0.10) per net rentable square foot multiplied by the total net rentable square feet of all Real Estate; all after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other entities.  The calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA shall be further adjusted as set forth in Section 10.20 hereof.

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           "Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges" means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the assumed interest and principal payments for an imputed six-month period on all Unsecured Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding on such date based upon a two hundred and forty (240) month mortgage style amortization schedule and an annual interest rate equal to the greater of (x) the sum of two percent (2%) plus the imputed ten (10) year United States Treasury bill yield as of such date based upon published quotes for Treasury bills having ten (10) years to maturity and (y) 7.5%.  For example, if the imputed ten (10) year United States Treasury bill yield as of such date were 6% and the total amount of Unsecured Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries on such date were $100,000, Consolidated Assumed Amortizing Unsecured Debt Service Charges would be equal to $5,019 ( e.g., six-month period, at $10,038 per annum).

           "Consolidated Capitalized Value" means as of any date of determination, an amount equal to Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the most recent two (2) completed fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.  The calculation of Consolidated Capitalized Value shall be adjusted as set forth in Section 10.20 hereof.

           "Consolidated Debt Service Charges" means with respect to the Obligors and their Subsidiaries and for any period, the sum, without duplication, of (a) Consolidated Total Interest Expense for such period plus (b) any and all scheduled repayments of principal (excluding balloon payments of principal due upon the stated maturity of any Debt) during such period in respect of Indebtedness that becomes due and payable or that are to become due and payable during such period pursuant to any agreement or instrument to which the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries is a party relating to (i) the borrowing of money or the obtaining of credit, including the issuance of notes or bonds, (ii) the deferred purchase price of assets (other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business), (iii) in respect of any Synthetic Leases or any Capitalized Leases, (iv) in respect of any reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit due and payable during such period, and (v) Debt of the type referred to above of another Person guaranteed by the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries.  Demand obligations shall be deemed to be due and payable during any fiscal period during which such obligations are outstanding.

           "Consolidated Fixed Charges" means with respect to the Obligors and their Subsidiaries and for any period, the sum, without duplication, of (a) Consolidated Total Interest Expense for such period plus (b) any and all scheduled repayments of principal (excluding balloon payments of principal due upon the stated maturity of any Debt) during such period in respect of Indebtedness that becomes due and payable or that are to become due and payable during such period pursuant to any agreement or instrument to which the Obligors or any of their Subsidiaries is a party relating to (i) the borrowing of money or the obtaining of credit, including the issuance of notes or bonds, (ii) the deferred purchase price of assets (other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business), (iii) in respect of any Synthetic Leases or any Capitalized Leases, (iv) in respect of any reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit due and payable during such period, and (v) Debt of the type referred to above of another

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Person guaranteed by the Obligors or any of their respective Subsidiaries, plus (c) Preferred Dividends for such period.  Demand obligations shall be deemed to be due and payable during any fiscal period during which such obligations are outstanding.

           "Consolidated Secured Debt" means as of any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount of all Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding at such date and which is secured by a Lien on properties or other assets of such Persons, without regard to Recourse.

           "Consolidated Tangible Net Worth" means as of any date of determination, the Gross Asset Value minus Consolidated Total Liabilities.

           "Consolidated Total Interest Expense" means, for any period, the aggregate amount of interest required to be paid or accrued by the Obligors and their Subsidiaries during such period on all Debt of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries outstanding during all or part of such period, whether such interest was or is required to be reflected as an item of expense or capitalized, including payments consisting of interest in respect of any Capitalized Lease or any Synthetic Lease, and including commitment fees, agency fees, facility fees, balance deficiency fees and similar fees or expenses in connection with the borrowing of money; provided that such fees paid in connection with the borrowing of money may be amortized over the period of the applicable loan.

           "Consolidated Total Liabilities" means as of any date of determination, all liabilities of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP and classified as such on the consolidated balance sheet of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries, and all Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries, whether or not so classified.  The calculation of Consolidated Total Liabilities shall be adjusted as set forth in Section 10.20 hereof.

           "Consolidated Unsecured Debt" means as of any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount of all Unsecured Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, which is outstanding at such date, including, without limitation, all obligations under the Bank Credit Agreement, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, without regard to Recourse.

           "Construction-In-Process" means any Real Estate for which any Obligor, any Subsidiary  or any other Partially-Owned Entity is actively pursuing construction, renovation, or expansion of Buildings, all pursuant to such Person's ordinary course of business.

           "Controlled Entity" means any of the Subsidiaries of any Obligor and any of their or any Obligor's respective Controlled Affiliates. As used in this definition, Control means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

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           "Debt" means, with respect to any Person, all obligations, contingent and otherwise, that in accordance with GAAP should be classified upon such Person's balance sheet as liabilities, including, without limitation: (a) all obligations for borrowed money and similar monetary obligations, whether direct or indirect; (b) all liabilities secured by any mortgage, pledge, negative pledge, security interest, lien, charge, or other encumbrance existing on property owned or acquired subject thereto, whether or not the liability secured thereby shall have been assumed; (c) all obligations (i) under any Capitalized Lease or (ii) under any Synthetic Lease or (iii) which are "off balance sheet" transactions having the same practical effect as to such Person's financial position as a transaction that would be a liability of such Person on the balance sheet; (d) all obligations to purchase, redeem, retire, or otherwise acquire for value any shares of capital stock of any class issued by such Person or any rights to acquire such shares; (e) all obligations under any forward contract, futures contract, swap, option or other financing arrangement, the value of which is dependent upon interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodities, any Obligor's or Subsidiary Guarantor's present or future beneficial interest, shares or security trading value, or other indices; (f) the amount of payments received by such person in any forward equity transaction by which such payments are received by such Person in consideration for the sale of stock or partnership units in such Person when the delivery and/or the determination of the amount of the stock or units so sold occurs later than one (1) month after such Person receives such payment, but only to the extent that the obligation to deliver such stock or units is not payable solely in the stock or units of such Person; (g) all guarantees for borrowed money, endorsements and other contingent obligations, whether direct or indirect, in respect of Debt or obligations of others, including any obligation to supply funds (including partnership obligations and capital requirements) to or in any manner to invest in, directly or indirectly, the debtor, to purchase Debt, or to assure the owner of Debt against loss, through an agreement to purchase goods, supplies, or services for the purpose of enabling the debtor to make payment of the Debt held by such owner or otherwise, and the reimbursement obligations in respect of any letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities issued for the account of such Person; (h) all obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, including obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition of property, assets or businesses; (i) all obligations issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (including securities repurchase agreements but excluding trade accounts payable or accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue or which are being contested in good faith); (j) all sales of (i) accounts or general intangibles for money due or to become due, (ii) chattel paper, instruments or documents creating or evidencing a right to payment of money or (iii) other receivables (collectively "receivables" ), whether pursuant to a purchase facility or otherwise, other than in connection with the disposition of the business operations relating thereto or a disposition of defaulted receivables for collection and not as a financing arrangement, and together with any obligation to pay any discount, interest, fees, indemnities, penalties, recourse, expenses or other amounts in connection therewith; and (k) all obligations in respect of Debt of any other entity (including any partnership in which such Person is a general partner) to the extent that such Person is liable therefor as a result of such Person's ownership interest in or other relationship with such entity, except to the extent that the terms of such Debt provide that such person is not liable therefor and such terms are enforceable under applicable law.  The calculation of Debt of any Person shall be adjusted as set forth in Section 10.20.

           "Debt Lien" is defined in Section 10.4(b).

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           "Default" means an event or condition the occurrence or existence of which would, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both, become an Event of Default.

           "Default Rate" means that rate of interest that is the greater of (i) 2.00% per annum above the rate of interest stated in clause (a) of the first paragraph of the Notes or (ii) 2.00% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA in New York, New York as its "base" or "prime" rate.

           "Disclosure Documents" is defined in Section 5.3.

           "Disqualifying Building Event" means any structural or repair and maintenance matter (other than a Release) as to any Building or any Real Estate that in the Required Holders' reasonable opinion will require the expenditure of $250,000 or more to remedy or complete such matter and the remediation or completion of which is required by prudent real estate ownership or operation.

           "Disqualifying Environmental Event" means any Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances, any violation of Environmental Laws or any other similar environmental event with respect to a Real Estate that causes (y) the occupancy or rent of such Real Estate to be adversely affected, as compared to what otherwise would have been the occupancy or rent of such Real Estate in the absence of such environmental event or (z) such Real Estate to no longer be financeable on a secured, long-term debt basis under the then generally accepted underwriting standards of national institutional lenders.

           "Disqualifying Legal Event" means any violation or non-compliance with any applicable law, statute, rule or regulation (other than an Environmental Law) with respect to any Real Estate, which requires cure or compliance for prudent real estate ownership or operation.

           "Distribution" means, with respect to:

 
     (i)     SALP, any distribution of cash or other cash equivalent, directly or indirectly, to the partners or other equity interest holders of SALP; or any other distribution on or in respect of any partnership interests of SALP; and
   
 
     (ii)     Sovran, the declaration or payment of any dividend or any other distribution on or in respect of any shares of any class of capital stock of Sovran, other than dividends payable solely in shares of common stock of Sovran.
   
           "Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state, local, and foreign statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements or governmental restrictions relating to pollution and the protection of the environment or the release of any materials into the environment, including but not limited to those related to hazardous substances or wastes, air emissions and discharges to waste or public systems.


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           "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder from time to time in effect.

           "ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that is treated as a single employer together with either Obligor under Section 414 of the Code.

           "Event of Default" is defined in Section 11.

           "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

           "Excluded Subsidiary" means (i) so long as the only property or assets owned by such entity is the HQ Land, Iskalo Land Holdings, LLC, a New York limited liability company, and (ii) a Subsidiary that (a) has Debt outstanding secured by a Lien on its real property, which Debt was incurred (or assumed) in connection with such Subsidiary's acquisition or improvement of such real property (referred to hereinafter as "Mortgage Debt" ) and (b) is prohibited pursuant to the loan or other financing documents evidencing such Mortgage Debt from guaranteeing Debt of other Persons; provided that the principal amount of such Mortgage Debt may not be increased and the original scheduled maturity date thereof may not be extended (including, in each case, in connection with an amendment or modification or refinancing of such Mortgage Debt), and if there is any such increase in principal amount or extension of maturity, then such Subsidiary shall no longer be considered an Excluded Subsidiary.

           "Fitch" means Fitch IBCA Inc., or any successor thereto.

           "Funds from Operations" means, with respect to any fiscal period of the Obligors, an amount, without double-counting, equal to the consolidated net income of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries, as determined in accordance with GAAP, before deduction of real estate related depreciation and amortization, and excluding gains (or losses) from the sale of real property or interests therein (provided such deduction shall not include extraordinary items that include liquidated damages, compensatory damages or other obligations arising out of a default under an agreement to purchase or lease Real Estate), debt restructurings or other extraordinary items, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures or other entities (such adjustments to be calculated to reflect Funds from Operations on the same basis, to the extent that such Funds from Operations attributable to unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other entities are not subject to the claims of any other Person).

           "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time to time in the United States of America.

           "Governmental Authority" means

 
(a)
the government of
 
       
   
(i)  the United States of America or any state or other political subdivision thereof, or
 

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(ii)  any jurisdiction in which either Obligor or any Subsidiary conducts all or any part of its business, or which has jurisdiction over any properties of either Obligor and any Subsidiary, or
 
       
 
(b)
any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of, or pertaining to, any such government.
 
       
           "Gross Asset Value" means the sum of:  (a) unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, up to a maximum of $20,000,000; (b) for Real Estate owned in fee simple or subject to a Ground Lease for one fiscal quarter or more, the Consolidated Capitalized Value of all such Real Estate; (c) for Real Estate owned or leased under a Ground Lease for less than one fiscal quarter, the acquisition cost of such Real Estate; (d) the book value of any Construction-In-Process; and (e) the book value of all other non-Real Estate assets, exclusive of any goodwill and other intangible assets, related-party receivables, Other Assets (as defined and appearing in SALP's financial statements), and prepaid expenses.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Real Estate subject to a Ground Lease shall not exceed 10% of Gross Asset Value.

           "Ground Lease" means a ground lease containing the following terms and conditions:  (a) a remaining term (exclusive of any unexercised extension options) of 40 years or more from the date of the Closing; (b) the right of the lessee to mortgage and encumber its interest in the leased property without the consent of the lessor; (c) the obligation of the lessor to give the holder of any mortgage Lien on such leased property written notice of any defaults on the part of the lessee and agreement of such lessor that such lease will not be terminated until such holder has had a reasonable opportunity to cure or complete foreclosures, and fails to do so; (d) reasonable transferability of the lessee's interest under such lease, including the ability to sublease; and (e) such other rights customarily required by mortgagees making a loan secured by the interest of the holder of the leasehold estate demised pursuant to a ground lease.

           "Guaranty" means, with respect to any Person, any obligation (except the endorsement in the ordinary course of business of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection) of such Person guaranteeing or in effect guaranteeing any Debt, dividend or other obligation of any other Person in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including (without limitation) obligations incurred through an agreement, contingent or otherwise, by such Person:

 
(a)
to purchase such Debt or obligation or any property constituting security therefore primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of such Debt or obligation of the ability of any other Person to make payment of the Debt or obligation;
     
 
(b)
to advance or supply funds (i) for the purchase or payment of such Debt or obligation, or (ii) to maintain any working capital or other balance sheet condition or any income statement condition of any other Person or otherwise to advance or make available funds for the purchase or payment of such Debt or obligation;
 
(c)
to lease properties or to purchase properties or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of such Debt or obligation of the ability of any other Person to make payment of the Debt or obligation; or

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(d)
otherwise to assure the owner of such Debt or obligation against loss in respect thereof.
     
          In any computation of the Debt or other liabilities of the obligor under any Guaranty, the Debt or other obligations that are the subject of such Guaranty shall be assumed to be direct obligations of such obligor, provided that the amount of such Debt outstanding for purposes of this Agreement shall not be deemed to exceed the maximum amount of Debt that is the subject of such Guaranty.

           "Hazardous Substances" means any and all pollutants, toxic or hazardous wastes or any other substances that might pose a hazard to health or safety, the removal of which may be required or the generation, manufacture, refining, production, processing, treatment, storage, handling, transportation, transfer, use, disposal, release, discharge, spillage, seepage, or filtration of which is or shall be restricted, prohibited or penalized by any applicable law (including, without limitation, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation and polychlorinated biphenyls).

           "holder" means, with respect to any Note, the Person in whose name such Note is registered in the register maintained by the Obligors pursuant to Section 13.1.

           "Holdings" means Sovran Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation.

           "HQ Land" means the ten acres of vacant Real Estate near the Sovran headquarter offices in Buffalo, New York.
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           "Institutional Investor" means (a) any original purchaser of a Note, (b) any holder of more than 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, and (c) any bank, trust company, savings and loan association or other financial institution, any pension plan, any investment company, any insurance company, any broker or dealer, or any other similar financial institution or entity, regardless of legal form.

           "Intercreditor Agreement" means the Amended and Restated Intercreditor Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2.2(b) among the Purchasers, the holders of the notes issued pursuant to the 2003 Note Purchase Agreement and pursuant to the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement, the banks under the Bank Credit Agreement and the beneficiaries of Guaranties executed by the Subsidiary Guarantors.

           "Interest Payment Dates" shall mean the third day of each February and August in each year.

           "Investments" means all expenditures made and all liabilities incurred (contingently or otherwise, but without double-counting):  (i) for the acquisition of stock, partnership or other equity interests or Debt of, or for loans, advances, capital contributions or transfers of property to, any Person; and (ii) for the acquisition of any other obligations of any Person.  In determining the aggregate amount of Investments outstanding at any particular time:  (a) there shall be included as an Investment all interest accrued with respect to Debt constituting an Investment unless and until such interest is paid; (b) there shall be deducted in respect of each such

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Investment any amount received as a return of capital (but only by repurchase, redemption, retirement, repayment, liquidating dividend or liquidating distribution); (c) there shall not be deducted in respect of any Investment any amounts received as earnings on such Investment, whether as dividends, interest or otherwise, except that accrued interest included as provided in the foregoing clause (a) may be deducted when paid; and (d) there shall not be deducted from the aggregate amount of Investments any decrease in the value thereof.

           "Joint Venture Lender" shall mean PNC Bank, National Association, GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation or any other lender who pursuant to any amendment, waiver, modification, refinancing or other replacement becomes a beneficiary of any Locke Indemnity Agreement.

           "Joint Venture Ownership Interest Value" means as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the pro rata share of Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Obligors from Partially-Owned Entities for the most recent two (2) completed fiscal quarters multiplied by two (2), with the product being divided by the Capitalization Rate.

           "Leases" means leases, licenses and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the use or occupation of space in or on the Buildings or on the Real Estate by persons other than the Obligors, its Subsidiaries or any Partially-Owned Entity.

           "Leverage Ratio" means as at the end of any fiscal quarter or other date of measurement, the ratio, of Consolidated Total Liabilities to Gross Asset Value, expressed in percentage terms by using Gross Asset Value as the denominator and Consolidated Total Liabilities as the numerator.

           "Lien" is defined in Section 10.2.

           "Locke Indemnity Agreement" means that certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 by SALP in favor of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation ( "GMAC" ), that certain Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of November 28, 2001 by SALP for the benefit of GMAC and that certain Non-Recourse Indemnification Agreement dated as of February 12, 2002 by SALP for the benefit of PNC Bank, National Association, and any amendment, waiver, modification, refinancing or other replacement from time to time of any such agreements.

           "Locke Property" means all parcels of real property owned by Locke Sovran I L.L.C. and Locke Sovran II L.L.C. as of the date hereof.

           "Make-Whole Amount" is defined in Section 8.7.

           "Material" means material in relation to the business, operations, affairs, financial condition, assets or properties of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries taken as a whole.

           "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on (a) the business, operations, affairs, financial condition, assets or properties of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries

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taken as a whole, or (b) the ability of the Obligors to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement and the Notes, (c) the ability of any Subsidiary Guarantor to perform its obligations under the Subsidiary Guaranty, or (d) the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, the Subsidiary Guaranty or the Notes.

           "Memorandum" is defined in Section 5.3.

           "Moody's" means Moody's Investors Services, Inc., or any successor thereto.

           "Multiemployer Plan" means any Plan that is a "multiemployer plan" (as such term is defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA).

           "Net Cash Proceeds" means the net cash proceeds received by any Person in respect of any asset sale, equity issuance or debt issuance less (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket fees, commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with such sale or issuance, including the amount (estimated in good faith by such Person) of income, franchise, sales and other applicable taxes required to be paid by such Person in connection with such sale or issuance; (ii) repayment of Debt that is required to be repaid in connection with such asset sale to the extent permitted under this Agreement; and (iii) required amounts to be provided by the Obligors or any Subsidiary, as the case may be, as a reserve, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, against any liabilities associated with such asset sale, including, without limitation, pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and liabilities under any indemnification obligations associated with any such asset sale and consented to by the Required Holders or otherwise permitted hereunder.

           "Notes" is defined in Section 1.

           "Obligor Representative" means Sovran, acting on behalf of all of the Obligors.  The holders of the Notes shall be entitled to rely, and all of the Obligors hereby agree that the holders of the Notes may so rely, on any notice given or received or action taken or not taken by Sovran as being authorized by each of the Obligors.

           "OFAC" is defined in Section 5.16(a).

           "OFAC Listed Person" is defined in Section 5.16(a).

           "OFAC Sanctions Program" means any economic or trade sanction that OFAC is responsible for administering and enforcing.  A list of OFAC Sanctions Programs may be found at http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/.

          " Officer's Certificate" means, with respect to an Obligor, a certificate of a Senior Financial Officer or of any other officer of such Obligor whose responsibilities extend to the subject matter of such certificate.

           "Operating Subsidiaries" means any Subsidiaries of an Obligor that, at any time of reference, provide management, construction, design or other services (excluding any such

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Subsidiary which may provide any such services which are only incidental to that Subsidiary's ownership of one or more Real Estate).

           "Partially-Owned Entity(ies)" means any of the partnerships, joint ventures and other entities owning real estate assets in which SALP and/or Sovran collectively, directly or indirectly through its full or partial ownership of another entity, own less than 100% of the equity interests, whether or not such entity is required in accordance with GAAP to be consolidated with Sovran for financial reporting purposes.

           "PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation referred to and defined in ERISA or any successor thereto.

           "Permitted Liens" means liens, security interests and other encumbrances permitted by Section 10.2.

           "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or a government or agency or political subdivision thereof.

           "Plan" means an "employee benefit plan" (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) that is or, within the preceding five years, has been established or maintained, or to which contributions are or, within the preceding five years, have been made or required to be made, by an Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate or with respect to which an Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate may have any liability.

           "Preferred Dividends" means any dividend, distribution, redemption or payment upon liquidation paid to one class of stockholders of the capital stock of any Person in priority to that to be paid to any other class of stockholders of the capital stock of such Person, including any such dividends paid on preferred operating partnership units.

           "Principal Lending Facility" means, collectively, the Bank Credit Agreement, the 2003 Note Purchase Agreement and the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement.

          " Priority Debt" means, without duplication, the sum of (a) all Consolidated Secured Debt and (b) all Debt of Subsidiaries of Sovran (except Debt of SALP and any Subsidiary Guarantor).

          " property" or "properties" means, unless otherwise specifically limited, real or personal property of any kind, tangible or intangible, choate or inchoate.

           "Purchasers" means the purchasers of the Notes named in Schedule A hereto.

           "QPAM Exemption" means Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 issued by the United States Department of Labor.



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           "Rating Agency" means Moody's, S&P, Fitch or another nationally recognized rating agency reasonably acceptable to the Required Holders.

           "Real Estate" means the fixed and tangible properties consisting of land, buildings and/or other improvements owned in fee simple by any Obligor, by any Subsidiary or by any other entity in which an Obligor is the holder of an equity interest at the relevant time of reference thereto, including, without limitation, (i) the Unencumbered Properties at such time of reference, and (ii) the real estate assets owned by each of the Partially-Owned Entities at such time of reference.

           "Recourse" means with reference to any obligation or liability, any liability or obligation that is not Without Recourse to the obligor thereunder, directly or indirectly.  For purposes hereof, a Person shall not be deemed to be "indirectly" liable for the liabilities or obligations of an obligor solely by reason of the fact that such Person has an ownership interest in such obligor, provided that such Person is not otherwise legally liable, directly or indirectly, for such obligor's liabilities or obligations ( e.g., by reason of a guaranty or contribution obligation, by operation of law or by reason of such Person's being a general partner of such obligor).

           "REIT" means a "real estate investment trust", as such term is defined in Section 856 of the Code.

           "Release" means any actual or threatened releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, disposing or dumping of Hazardous Substances.

           "Required Holders" means, at any time, the holders of more than 50% in principal amount of the Notes at the time outstanding (exclusive of Notes then owned by an Obligor or any of its Affiliates).

           "Requirement of Law" means, as to any Person, the certificate of incorporation and by-laws or other organizational or governing documents of such Person, and any law, treaty, rule or regulation or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.

           "Responsible Officer" means, with respect to an Obligor, any Senior Financial Officer and any other officer of such Obligor with responsibility for the administration of the relevant portion of this Agreement.

           "Revised Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA" means for any period, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for such period; plus actual general and administrative expenses of the Obligors and their Subsidiaries for such period to the extent deducted from Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, minus an implied, management fee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of consolidated total revenues from Real Estate.

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           "S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, a division of McGraw-Hill, or any successor thereto.

           "SALP" means Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership.

           "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.

           "Sell or Sale" is defined in Section 10.4(b)

           "Senior Financial Officer" means, with respect to an Obligor, the chief financial officer, principal accounting officer, treasurer or comptroller of such Obligor.

           "Sovran" means Sovran Self Storage, Inc., a Maryland corporation.

           "Sovran Treasury Stock" means Sovran capital stock repurchased and held by Sovran as treasury stock.

           "Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, any corporation, association or other business entity in which such Person or one or more of its Subsidiaries or such Person and one or more of its Subsidiaries owns sufficient equity or voting interests to enable it or them (as a group) ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, to elect a majority of the directors (or Persons performing similar functions) of such entity, and any partnership or joint venture if more than a 50% interest in the profits or capital thereof is owned by such Person or one or more of its Subsidiaries or such Person and one or more of its Subsidiaries (unless such partnership can and does ordinarily take major business actions without the prior approval of such Person or one or more of its Subsidiaries).  Unless the context otherwise clearly requires, any reference to a "Subsidiary" is a reference to a Subsidiary of an Obligor.

           "Subsidiary Guarantor" means each of the Subsidiaries identified on Schedule 5.4 as such and, in addition, each Subsidiary of an Obligor that subsequent to the date of Closing becomes a party to the Subsidiary Guaranty in accordance with Section 9.5 of this Agreement.

           "Subsidiary Guaranty" means the Subsidiary Guaranty delivered pursuant to Section 2.2 and each other Subsidiary Guaranty hereafter executed and delivered by a Subsidiary of an Obligor, each to be in substantially the form of Exhibit 2.2(a) hereto.

           "Synthetic Lease" means any lease of goods or other property, whether real or personal, which is treated as an operating lease under GAAP and as a loan or financing for U.S. income tax purposes.

           "Tower Lease" means a lease with a communication carrier or a tower development firm pursuant to which such carrier or firm will occupy a portion of a self-storage property for the purpose of using and/or constructing a monopole or tower or other structure thereon to which will be attached communications equipment and antennae, provided that any such Lease shall contain a relocation clause permitting relocation of the demised premises on the Real Estate site where the demised premises are located to allow re-use or re-development of such Real Estate

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site, and further provided that such relocation clause shall not be required (i) in any Tower Lease in existence as of the date hereof, or (ii) in any pre-existing Tower Lease on Real Estate hereafter acquired.

           "Unencumbered Property" means any Real Estate owned in fee simple or subject to a Ground Lease located in the contiguous United States that on any date of determination: (a) is not subject to any Liens (including any such Lien imposed by the organizational documents of the owner of such asset, but excluding Permitted Liens), as certified by an officer of the Obligor Representative on the date of Closing or such later date on which such Real Estate becomes an Unencumbered Property, (b) is not the subject of any matter that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the value of such Real Estate, (c) is not the subject of a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event, in each case as certified by an officer of the Obligor Representative on the date of Closing or such later date on which such Real Estate becomes an Unencumbered Property, (d) has been improved with a Building or Buildings which (1) have been issued a certificate of occupancy (where available) or is otherwise lawfully occupied for its intended use, (2) are fully operational and (3) subsequent to the date that is twenty-four (24) months after the acquisition date of such Real Estate, have an average rent-paying occupancy rate (by net rentable square feet) of at least 70% for the two most recently ended consecutive fiscal quarters, (e) is wholly owned by an Obligor or a Subsidiary Guarantor that is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary and (f) has not been designated by the Obligors in writing to the holders of Notes as Real Estate that is not an Unencumbered Property because of a Disqualifying Environmental Event, a Disqualifying Building Event or a Disqualifying Legal Event or the Obligor's intention to subject such Unencumbered Property to a Debt Lien or to Sell such Unencumbered Property pursuant to Section 10.4(b) hereof, which designation shall not be permitted during the continuance of a Default (other than if such designation during a Default is made in conjunction with such Real Estate's being the subject of a Sale or Debt Lien under Section 10.4(b)(ii) and in compliance therewith) or an Event of Default and shall be accompanied by a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit 10.4(b) attached hereto.

           "Unhedged Variable Rate Debt" means all Debt of the Obligors and their respective Subsidiaries for borrowed money or in respect of reimbursement obligations for letters of credit, guaranty obligations or Capitalized Leases, whether direct or contingent, including, to the extent applicable, the obligations under the Bank Credit Agreement, which bears interest at one or more variable rates and is not subject to an interest rate hedging arrangement having a minimum term of one (1) year and having other terms reasonably acceptable to the Required Holders.

           "Unimproved Land" means any Real Estate consisting of raw land which is unimproved by Buildings.

           "Unsecured Debt" mean all Debt of any Person that is not secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person.

           "Wholly-Owned Subsidiary" means, at any time, any Subsidiary one hundred percent (100%) of all of the equity interests (except directors' qualifying shares) and voting interests of

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which are owned by any one or more of the Obligors and the Obligors' other Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries at such time.

           "Without Recourse" or "without recourse" means, with reference to any obligation or liability, any obligation or liability for which the obligor thereunder is not liable or obligated other than as to its interest in a designated Real Estate or other specifically identified asset only (which asset is not interests in another Person), subject to such limited exceptions to the non-recourse nature of such obligation or liability, such as fraud, misappropriation, misapplication and environmental indemnities, as are usual and customary in like transactions involving institutional lenders at the time of the incurrence of such obligation or liability.


































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SCHEDULE 5.3

DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS

1.     Investors' Call Presentation dated June 29, 2011.




 
 

 


SCHEDULE 5.4

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE OBLIGORS, OWNERSHIP
OF SUBSIDIARY STOCK AND AFFILIATES

i.
Subsidiaries of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (all Delaware Entities):
   
   
Sovran Holdings, Inc. – 100% Owned
   
Acquisition Limited Partnership – 98.8% Limited Partnership Interest
   
 
Subsidiaries of Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership:

100% Owned Delaware Entities
100% Owned New York Entities
   
Sovran Jones Road, LLC
Sovran Cameron, LLC
Sovran Congress, LLC
Sovran Huebner, LLC
Sovran Little Road, LLC
Sovran Granbury, LLC
Sovran Shackelford, LLC
Sovran Manchester, LLC
Sovran DeGaulle, LLC
Sovran Grapevine, LLC
Sovran Washington, LLC
Sovran Meramac, LLC
Sovran Seminole, LLC
Locke Sovran I Manager, Inc.
Locke Sovran II Manager, Inc.
The Locke Group LLC
 
Iskalo Land Holdings LLC
Locke Sovran I L.L.C.
Locke Sovran II L.L.C.
Locke Preferred Equity L.L.C.
Locke Preferred Equity II L.L.C
Uncle Bob's Management, LLC (fka   Locke Leasing LLC)
 
Subsidiary Guarantors from Above Subsidiaries:
 
Sovran Holdings, Inc.
The Locke Group LLC
Uncle Bob's Management LLC
   
ii.
Additional Affiliates:
 
Delaware Entities:
Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC – 20% owned by SALP
Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC – 15% owned by SALP
 
New York Entities:
Iskalo Office Holdings LLC – 49% owned by SALP
West Deptford JV LLC – 20% owned by SALP


 
 

 



iii.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Obligors:
   
 
A.
Sovran Self Storage, Inc.:
 
       
   
Directors:
Robert J. Attea
Kenneth F. Myszka
John E. Burns
Anthony P. Gammie
Charles E. Lannon
James R. Boldt
 
         
   
Officers:
Robert J. Attea
Kenneth F. Myszka
David L. Rogers
 
Chief Executive Officer
President, Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary
         
 
B.
Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership:
     
   
Officers and Directors:
None.  SALP is managed by Sovran Holdings as sole General Partner.
       
   
(i)  Sovran Holdings, Inc.:
 
       
   
Directors:
Robert J. Attea
Kenneth F. Myszka
Charles E. Lannon
 
         
   
Officers:
Robert J. Attea
Kenneth F. Myszka
David L. Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
President, Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary
         











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SCHEDULE 5.5

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheet of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and its Subsidiaries, and Consolidated Statements of Operations, Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows and Notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Consolidated Balance Sheet of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. and its Subsidiaries, and Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Cash Flows and Notes thereto for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.





































 
 

 

Schedule 5.15

Existing Debt; Liens; Future Liens
As of August 5, 2011

A.
Notes and Loans :
   
              The Obligors are the borrowers under a Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011, with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company as Administrative Agent, and the lenders and other agents party thereto providing for an unsecured revolving credit facility, with an initial term of five years, with the Obligors having two one-year extension options, in an aggregate principal amount outstanding not to exceed $175,000,000 (with a $75,000,000 expansion option) and a seven-year term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $125,000,000 and a delayed draw seven-year term loan facility in the aggregate amount of $100,000,000 (the " Bank Credit Agreement ").  Sovran Holdings, Inc., The Locke Group LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC each is a guarantor of all of the indebtedness under the Bank Credit Agreement.

              The Obligors are the co-obligors on $80,000,000 principal amount of 6.26% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A, due September 4, 2013, and $20,000,000 principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B, due September 4, 2013, issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of September 4, 2003, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended prior to the date hereof (the " 2003 NPA ").  Sovran Holdings, Inc., The Locke Group LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC guaranty all of the indebtedness under the 2003 NPA.

              The Obligors are the co-obligors on $150,000,000 principal amount of  6.38% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C, due April 26, 2016, issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006, among Sovran, SALP, and the several Purchasers identified therein, as amended prior to the date hereof (the " 2006 NPA ").  Sovran Holdings, Inc., The Locke Group LLC and Uncle Bob's Management LLC guaranty all of the indebtedness under the 2006 NPA.

B.
Indemnity Agreements :
   
              SALP is a co-indemnitor with Locke Sovran I L.L.C. (" Locke Sovran I ") under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 in favor of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (" GMAC Mortgage ") in connection with a $30,500,000 securitized loan (the " Securitized Loan ") from GMAC Mortgage to Locke Sovran I secured by mortgages granted by Locke Sovran I to GMAC Mortgage.  SALP is also a guarantor under a Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of November 28, 2001 in connection with the Securitized Loan.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Non-Recourse Indemnification Agreement dated as of February 12, 2002 in favor of PNC Bank, National Association (" PNC ") in connection with a $48,000,000 securitized loan to Locke Sovran II L.L.C. (" Locke Sovran II ") by PNC, dated as of February 12, 2002 secured by mortgages granted by Locke Sovran II to PNC.

 
 

 

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 6, 2005 in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation (" GECC ") in connection with a $3,600,000 securitized loan to Sovran Jones Road, L.L.C. by GECC dated as of June 6, 2005 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Jones Road, L.L.C. to GECC.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of April 13, 2006 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in connection with a $1,100,000 securitized loan to Sovran Cameron, L.L.C. by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (" Wells ") dated as of April 13, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Cameron, L.L.C. to Wells.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of April 13, 2006 in favor of Wells in connection with a $1,200,000 securitized loan to Sovran Congress, L.L.C. by Wells, dated as of April 13, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Congress, L.L.C. to Wells.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GE Capital Mortgage Corporation (" GECMC ") in connection with a $2,240,000 securitized loan to Sovran Little Road, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Little Road, L.L.C. to GECMC.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GECMC in connection with a $2,010,000 securitized loan to Sovran Granbury, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Granbury, L.L.C. to GECMC.

              SALP is an indemnitor under a Loan Assumption Agreement and Amendment of Loan Documents dated as of June 22, 2006 in favor of GECMC in connection with a $2,500,000 securitized loan to Sovran Huebner, L.L.C. by GECMC dated as of June 22, 2006 secured by a mortgage granted by Sovran Huebner, L.L.C. to GECMC.

              SALP is a co-indemnitor with SH 729-744 LLC under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of July 13, 2011 in favor of PNC in connection with a $74,600,000 securitized loan (the " SH 729-744 Securitized Loan ") from PNC to SH 729-744 LLC secured by mortgages granted by SH 729-744 LLC to PNC.  SALP is also a guarantor under a Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower dated as of July 13, 2011 in connection with the SH 729-744 Securitized Loan.

              SALP is a co-indemnitor with each of SH 726 LLC, SH 727 LLC and SH 728 LLC in connection with the assumption of their respective securitized loans in the principal amounts of $6,040,884.60, $3,480,344.61 and $4,433,296.74 (collectively, the " SH 726-728 Securitized Loans ") from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor-in-Interest to Bank of America, N.A. as Trustee, Successor to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee, for the Registered Holders of CN 2006 - CN2 Commercial Mortgage Pass-through Certificates (the " Lender ") dated as of August 1, 2011 and separately secured by mortgages granted by each of SH 726 LLC, SH 727 LLC and SH 728 LLC to the Lender.

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C.
Swap Agreements :
   
              Interest rate swap agreement made by Sovran and SALP with Wells dated June 25, 2008 with a notional amount of $50,000,000.

              Interest rate swap agreement made by Sovran and SALP with SunTrust Bank dated June 25, 2008 with notional amounts of $100,000,000 and $125,000,000.

              Interest rate swap agreement between Sovran and SALP, and Bank of America, N.A. dated August 31, 2005 with a notional amount of $20,000,000.































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SCHEDULE 5.18
 
ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURES


None.











































 
 

 

Schedule 10.3

Investments

20% membership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings LLC

15% membership interest in Sovran HHF Storage Holdings II LLC

49% membership interest in Iskalo Office Holdings LLC

20% membership interest in West Deptford JV LLC





































 
 

 


Exhibit 1

[Form of Series D Note]

SOVRAN SELF STORAGE INC.
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

5.54% Senior Guaranteed Note, Series D, Due August 5, 2021

No.  [____]
[Date]
$[_______]
PPN [_______]
   
          For Value Received, the undersigned, Sovran Self Storage Inc.  (herein called "Sovran" ), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maryland, and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (herein called "SALP" ; and, together with Sovran, the "Obligors" ) hereby, jointly and severally, promise to pay to [_______] or registered assigns, the principal sum of [_______] Dollars on August 5, 2021 with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the rate of 5.54% per annum from the date hereof, payable semi-annually, on the fifth day of February and August in each year and at maturity, commencing with the February 5 or August 5 next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) to the extent permitted by law on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest and any overdue payment of any Make-Whole Amount (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement referred to below), payable semi-annually as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 7.54% or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA from time to time in New York, New York, as its "base" or "prime" rate.

          Payments of principal of, interest on and any Make-Whole Amount with respect to this Note are to be made in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal office of the Obligors in New York or at such other place as the Obligors shall have designated by written notice to the holder of this Note as provided in the Note Purchase Agreement referred to below.

          This Note is one of a series of Senior Guaranteed Notes (herein called the "Notes" ) issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2011 (as from time to time amended or modified, the "Note Purchase Agreement" ), among the Obligors and the respective Purchasers named therein and is entitled to the benefits thereof.  Each holder of this Note will be deemed, by its acceptance hereof, (i) to have agreed to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Section 20 of the Note Purchase Agreement and (ii) to have made the representation set forth in Section 6.2 of the Note Purchase Agreement.

          This Note is a registered Note of the same series and, as provided in the Note Purchase Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or


 
 

 

such holder's attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note of the same series for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee.  Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Obligors may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Obligors will not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

          This Note is subject to optional prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part, at the times and on the terms specified in the Note Purchase Agreement, but not otherwise.

          Pursuant to the Subsidiary Guaranty dated as of August 5, 2011, certain Subsidiaries of the Obligors have absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed payment in full of the principal of, Make-Whole Amount, if any, and interest on this Note and the performance by the Obligors of their obligations contained in the Note Purchase Agreement all as more fully set forth in said Subsidiary Guaranty.

          If an Event of Default, as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement, occurs and is continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner, at the price (including any applicable Make-Whole Amount) and with the effect provided in the Note Purchase Agreement.

          This Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the issuer and holder hereof shall be governed by, the law of the State of New York excluding choice-of-law principles of the law of such State that would require the application of the laws of a jurisdiction other than such State.

 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                               
       Name:  
       Title:  
   
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By:  Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
By:                                                                
       Name:  
       Title:  






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EXHIBIT 2.2(a)

FORM OF SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY

Attached.










































 
 

 



Exhibit 2.2(b)

FORM OF INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

Attached.









































 
 

 


Exhibit 4.4(a)

Form of Opinion of Counsel to the Obligors and Subsidiary Guarantors


[To be attached]









































 
 

 


EXHIBIT 4.4(B)

FORM OF OPINION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE PURCHASERS


[To be attached]









































 
 

 



EXHIBIT 10.1

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(Incurrence of Indebtedness)

          The undersigned, being the Chief Financial Officer of Sovran Self Storage, Inc.  (" Sovran ") and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (" SALP ," and together with Sovran, collectively referred to herein as the " Obligors "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

          This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §10.1 of the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among the Obligors and the Purchasers listed on Schedule A thereto (as the same may now or hereafter be amended from time to time, the " Note Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this compliance certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Note Agreement.

          The Obligors hereby give the holders of the Notes notice that an Obligor, a Subsidiary Guarantor or a Subsidiary plans to incur Debt for borrowed money which will cause the aggregate amount of Debt for borrowed money incurred since delivery of the most recent compliance certificate to exceed $5,000,000.

          Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Obligors' compliance with the covenants contained in Sections 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 and §10.18 of the Note Agreement on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Debt for borrowed money, all of which data and computations, to the best knowledge and belief of the chief financial officer executing and delivering this compliance certificate on behalf of the Obligors (the " Chief Financial Officer "), are true, complete and correct.

          The activities of the Obligors, the Subsidiary Guarantor or the Subsidiary, as applicable, have been reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  The Chief Financial Officer certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of each Obligor.














 
 

 


          Executed as of this ___ day of ____________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
       Name:  
       Title:  
   
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By:  Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
By:                                                                     
       Name:  
       Title:  





























 
 

 



EXHIBIT 10.4(a)

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF
[CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER]

(Merger, Consolidation or Reorganization)


          The undersigned, being the [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] of Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (" Sovran ") and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, the " Obligors "), HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

          This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §10.4(a) of the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among the Obligors and the Purchasers listed on Schedule A thereto (as the same may now or hereafter be amended from time to time, the " Note Agreement ").  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this compliance certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings given them in the Note Agreement.

          The undersigned hereby gives the holders of Note notice that an Obligor, a Subsidiary Guarantor, an Operating Subsidiary or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary plans to become a party to a merger, consolidation or reorganization requiring a compliance certificate under §10.4(a) of the Note Agreement.

          Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Borrowers' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Note Agreement on a pro forma basis, all of which data and computations, to the best knowledge and belief of the [chief financial officer/treasurer] executing and delivering this compliance certificate (the "[ Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer ]"), are true, complete and correct.  Furthermore, the undersigned certifies that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or would occur and be continuing after giving effect to such merger, consolidation or reorganization and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto;

          The activities of the Obligors, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Operating Subsidiary or the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, as applicable, have been reviewed by the [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  The [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this compliance certificate on behalf of each Obligor.









 
 

 




          Executed as of this __ day of ____________, 20__.

 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
       Name:  
       Title:  
   
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By:  Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
By:                                                                     
       Name:  
       Title:  

























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EXHIBIT 10.4(b)

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF
[CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER]

(Disposition of Unencumbered Property)

          The undersigned [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] of Sovran Self Storage, Inc.  (" Sovran ") and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (" SALP " and together with Sovran, the " Obligors ") HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:

          This compliance certificate is furnished pursuant to §10.4(b)(i) or §10.4(b)(ii) of the Note Agreement dated as of August 5, 2011 among the Obligors and the Purchasers listed on Schedule A thereto (as the same may now or hereafter be amended from time to time, the " Note Agreement ").  The Obligors hereby give the holders of the Notes notice of the intention of an Obligor, a Subsidiary Guarantor, an Operating Subsidiary or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary to Sell or to grant a Debt Lien on an Unencumbered Property or other asset pursuant to §10.4(b)(i) or § 10.4(b)(ii) of the Note Agreement.  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms used in this Compliance Certificate and Schedule 1 attached hereto have the meanings described in the Note Agreement.

          Schedule 1 attached hereto sets forth the financial data and computations evidencing the Obligors' compliance with the covenants contained in §10 of the Note Agreement on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such proposed Sale or Debt Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, all of which data and computations, to the knowledge and belief of the [chief financial officer/treasurer] executing and delivering this compliance certificate on behalf of the Obligors (the "[ Chief Financial Officer " / "Treasurer ]"), are true, complete and correct.

          The activities of the Obligors, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Operating Subsidiary or the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, as applicable, have been reviewed by the [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] and/or by employees or agents under his immediate supervision.  Based upon such review, to the best knowledge and belief of the [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer],

[(for §10.4(b)(i)) both before and after giving effect to the proposed Sale or Debt Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist under any Note Agreement.]

[(for §10.4(b)(ii)) before giving effect to the proposed Sale or Debt Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, no Event of Default exists under any Note Agreement; provided , that if such Sale or Debt Lien is to be made while a Default is continuing, such Sale or Debt Lien (together with other Sales and Debt Liens) will cure the Default before it becomes an Event of Default; and if multiple Sales or Debt Liens are contemplated, the Obligors shall apply the net proceeds of each Sale or Debt Lien to the repayment of the Notes until such Default has been fully cured.  After giving effect to the proposed Sale or Debt Lien and all liabilities, fixed or contingent, pursuant thereto, no Default or Event of Default will exist under the Note Agreement.]

 
 

 


The [Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer] certifies that he is authorized to execute and deliver this Compliance Certificate on behalf of each Obligor.

Executed as of this ___ day of ____________, 20__.


 
SOVRAN SELF STORAGE, INC.
 
 
By:                                                                     
       Name:  
       Title:  
   
 
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
By:  Sovran Holdings, Inc., its general partner
 
By:                                                                     
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EXHIBIT 99.1

Sovran Self Storage, Inc
6467 Main St., Buffalo, NY   14221
(716) 633-1850


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2011

Sovran Self Storage, Inc. Completes Financing of $500 Million in Unsecured Term Notes and Credit Facility

         Buffalo, NY, August 5, 2011 – Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE:SSS) ( www.unclebobs.com/company ), a self storage real estate investment trust (REIT),  today announced details of financing arrangements totaling $500 million of senior, unsecured debt.

         The Company will use proceeds from a ten year, $100 million privately placed term note (the Company’s “Series D” notes) and the proceeds from a seven year, $125 million unsecured term loan provided by a syndicated bank group to repay their $150 million term loan maturing in June, 2012, and the $71 million outstanding on its line of credit.

         $100 million has also been committed by the bank lending syndicate for a delayed draw note to provide funding for the Company’s repayment of mortgage debt maturing in late 2011 and early 2012, as well as borrowings the Company expects to incur later this year.  The term of the note is seven years and is to be unsecured.

         Furthermore, the Company negotiated a five year, $175 million unsecured line of credit, with an accordion feature of an additional $75 million, and an extension provision of up to two additional years.

         M&T Bank was the sole Lead Arranger and Book-runner in the transactions; SunTrust Bank served as Syndication Agent; US Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. each served as Co-Documentation Agents.  A total of ten lenders participated in the syndication.

         The $100 million of Series D notes bear interest at 5.54% for their ten year term.

         The Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts which effectively fix the interest rate on the $125 million bank group term note at 4.37% payable over its seven-year term.  The $100 million delayed draw note is priced at LIBOR plus 2.0%; the Company expects to enter into interest rate swap contracts on this note which are expected to fix the rate on the note for the next six years.




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         David Rogers, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, commented, “This financing package provides us with greater capacity and flexibility, and extends and smoothes our debt maturity dates through 2021.  We’re appreciative of the support that the institutional lenders and our bank group have shown.”

         The Company will incur a one-time charge of approximately $6.0 million ($0.22 per share) in the third quarter of 2011 relating to the early termination of interest rate swap agreements and unamortized costs associated with the repayment of the $150 million term note.  Interest expense in 2012 is expected to be reduced by approximately $3.2 million from current year levels as a result of repaying the higher rate existing term loan and mortgage debt.  Interest expense for the balance of 2011 is expected to remain unchanged from guidance previously given; while the Company will pay a lower rate on the term portion of its debt, it is replacing $71 million of short term, lower cost Line of Credit debt with fixed rate, albeit higher cost, term debt.

Forward Looking Statements

         When used within this news release, the words “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements” within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of competition from new self storage facilities, which could cause rents and occupancy rates to decline; the Company’s ability to evaluate, finance and integrate acquired businesses into the Company’s existing business and operations; interest rates may fluctuate, impacting costs associated with the Company’s floating rate debt and their ability to enter into favorable interest rate swap agreements; the Company’s ability to comply with debt covenants; the future ratings on the Company’s debt instruments; the regional concentration of the Company’s business may subject it to economic downturns in the states of Florida and Texas; the Company’s ability to effectively compete in the industries in which it does business; the Company’s reliance on its call center; the Company’s cash flow may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal, interest and dividends; and tax law changes which may change the taxability of future income.

About Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

         Sovran Self Storage, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that is in the business of acquiring and managing self storage facilities.  The Company operates 402 self storage facilities in 25 states under the name “Uncle Bob’s Self Storage”®.  For more information, visit www.unclebobs.com , like us on Facebook , or follow us on Twitter .  






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