MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC false 0001273931 0001273931 2021-07-21 2021-07-21

 

 

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2021

 

 

MoneyGram International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-31950   16-1690064
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2828 N. Harwood Street, 15th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201

(Address of principal executive offices)

(214) 999-7552

(Registrant’s 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 registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Trading
Symbol

 

Name of Each Exchange
on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   MGI   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 


Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On July 21, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Company” or the “Issuer”) (i) completed its previously announced private offering of $415 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “notes”) and related guarantees (as defined herein) (the “notes offering”) and (ii) entered into a new credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.

The New Credit Agreement provides for (i) a senior secured five-year term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million (the “Term Loan”) and (ii) a senior secured four-year revolving credit facility that may be used for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an initial aggregate principal amount of $32.5 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Term Loan, the “New Credit Facilities”).

The proceeds from the notes offering, together with borrowings under the Term Loan, were used to prepay the full amount of outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s First Lien Credit Agreement, dated June 26, 2019, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and the lender parties thereto, as amended (the “First Lien Credit Agreement”), and under the Company’s Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2019, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, and the lender and other agents parties thereto (the “Second Lien Credit Agreement” and, together with the First Lien Credit Agreement, the “Existing Credit Facilities”), and to pay related accrued interest, fees and expenses. Simultaneous with the prepayment, the Existing Credit Facilities were terminated.

5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026

On the Closing Date, the Company completed the notes offering. The notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis (collectively, the “guarantees”), initially by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee borrowings under the New Credit Agreement, and by certain future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (the “guarantors”). The notes and related guarantees were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to certain non-U.S. persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The issuance and sale of the notes and related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and the notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

Indenture

The terms of the notes and related guarantees are governed by an indenture, dated as of the Closing Date (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “trustee”) and as collateral agent (in such capacity, the “notes collateral agent”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this section have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Indenture.

Interest and Maturity. The notes mature on August 1, 2026. Interest on the notes accrues at a rate of 5.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on February 1, 2022.

Guarantees and Security. The Issuer’s obligations under the notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by each existing and future wholly owned domestic subsidiary that guarantees obligations under the New Credit Agreement.

The notes and the guarantees are secured, on an equal and ratable, first-priority basis with obligations under the New Credit Agreement, as well as any future additional First-Priority Obligations, by liens on substantially all of the assets of the Issuer and the guarantors, subject to certain exceptions and the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined herein) between the collateral agent under the New Credit Agreement and the trustee as the notes collateral agent under the Indenture. The Intercreditor Agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”), dated as of the Closing Date, was entered into by and between Bank of America, N.A., as the credit facility agent, and Wells Fargo, National Association, as the initial other authorized representative, and as consented to by the guarantors thereto. The Intercreditor Agreement governs the relative rights (including with respect to remedies) with respect to (i) the collateral of the collateral agent under the New Credit Agreement on behalf of the administrative agent, the lenders and the other secured parties thereunder, (ii) the notes collateral agent on behalf of the trustee and the holders of the notes, and (iii) the holders of any other first-priority obligations, and certain other matters relating to the administration of security interests. The Intercreditor Agreement provides for equal and ratable sharing of liens on the collateral by the lenders under the New Credit Agreement, the holders of the notes and holders of any other first-priority obligations from time to time.

Ranking. The notes and related guarantees are general senior secured obligations of the Issuer and the guarantors, respectively, and are (i) pari passu in right of payment with any existing and future senior indebtedness (including indebtedness under the New Credit Agreement) of the Issuer and each guarantor, (ii) senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of the Issuer and each guarantor, (iii) secured by liens, on an equal and ratable, first-priority basis with the other First-Priority Obligations (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and Permitted Collateral Liens), including the obligations under the New Credit Agreement, (iv) effectively senior to any existing and future unsecured indebtedness of the Issuer and each guarantor, to the

 

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extent of the value of such assets, (v) effectively subordinated to any existing and future indebtedness of the Issuer that is secured by Liens on assets that do not constitute a part of the Collateral, to the extent of the value of such assets, and (vi) structurally subordinated to any existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables and preferred stock) of any of the Issuer’s and guarantors’ subsidiaries that are not guarantors, other than indebtedness and liabilities owed to the Issuer or a guarantor.

Covenants. The Indenture contains covenants limiting the ability of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or certain preferred stock; create or incur liens; pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions; make certain investments; create restrictions on the ability of the Restricted Subsidiaries to pay dividends to the Company or make other intercompany transfers; transfer or sell assets; merge or consolidate, and; enter into certain transactions with affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications as set forth in the Indenture. In addition, most of these covenants will be suspended in the event and for as long as the notes have investment grade ratings.

Events of Default. The Indenture provides for certain events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods) which include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the Indenture, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the then outstanding notes may declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all of the notes to be due and payable immediately.

Optional Redemption and Offer to Repurchase. At any time and from time to time prior to August 1, 2023, the Issuer may redeem some or all of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. At any time and from time to time on or after August 1, 2023, the Issuer may redeem some or all of the notes at the redemption prices described in the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the redemption date. At any time prior to August 1, 2023, the Issuer may redeem, on one or more occasions, up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes in an amount not greater than the proceeds of certain equity offerings, at a redemption price equal to 105.375% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the redemption date.

Offer to Repurchase. If the Company experiences a Change of Control, it may be required to offer to repurchase the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest, up to, but excluding, the repurchase date. In certain circumstances, the Issuer must use certain of the proceeds from a sale of assets to make an offer to repurchase notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, up to, but excluding, the repurchase date.

No Registration Rights or Listing. The notes and related guarantees do not have the benefit of any registration rights. The notes have not been and will not be listed on any securities exchange.

The foregoing descriptions of the Indenture, the notes and related guarantees do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Indenture and form of note, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

New Credit Agreement

On the Closing Date, the Company, as borrower, entered into the New Credit Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this section have the meanings assigned to such terms in the New Credit Agreement. The New Credit Agreement provides for a four-year Revolving Credit Facility and a five-year Term Loan, as described above.

The net proceeds of the Term Loan were used, together with net proceeds received from the notes offering, to prepay the full amount of indebtedness outstanding under the Existing Credit Facilities, and to pay certain costs, fees and expenses relating to the New Credit Agreement and the notes offering. Any borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes.

The Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan each permits both base rate borrowings and LIBOR borrowings, in each case plus a spread above the base rate or LIBOR rate, as applicable. With respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, the spread for base rate loans is either 3.25% or 3.00% per annum depending on the Company’s total net leverage ratio, and the spread for LIBOR rate loans is either 4.25% or 4.00% per annum depending on the Company’s total net leverage ratio. The interest rate spread applicable to loans under the Term Loan is 3.25% per annum for base rate loans and 4.25% for LIBOR rate loans. For purposes of the Term Loan, the LIBOR rate is subject to a 0.50% per annum floor and for purposes of the Revolving Credit Facility the LIBOR rate is subject to a 0.0% floor.

 

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The Company is permitted to make voluntary prepayments of the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility from time to time and amounts repaid may, subject to compliance with the conditions to borrowing set forth in the New Credit Agreement, be re-borrowed. The Company is permitted to make voluntary prepayments of the loans under the Term Loan from time to time, subject to a prepayment fee for certain prepayments made within six months of the Closing Date, as set forth in the New Credit Agreement. Amounts prepaid under the Term Loan may not be reborrowed.

The Term Loan is subject to quarterly amortization of principal in equal installments, with 1% per annum of the initial aggregate term loans payable in equal quarterly installments commencing at the end of the first full fiscal quarter occurring after the closing date of the New Credit Agreement with the remaining unpaid principal amount due on the maturity date of the Term Loan.

The New Credit Facilities are secured on an equal and ratable, first-priority basis (subject to certain exceptions and intercreditor arrangements) with other first-priority obligations, including the obligations under the notes, by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its wholly owned material domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the obligations of the Company under the New Credit Facilities (other than certain categories of excluded assets as described in the New Credit Agreement).

The New Credit Agreement contains certain representations and warranties, certain events of default and certain negative covenants, including, without limitation, limitations on liens, asset sales, consolidations and mergers, acquisitions, investments, indebtedness, transactions with affiliates and payment of dividends. The New Credit Agreement requires the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to, (i) solely with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, (A) maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.15 to 1.00, (B) not permit their settlement assets to be less than their payment service obligations at any time and (C) maintain a total net leverage ratio that does not exceed 4.75 to 1.00, and (ii) solely with respect to the Term Loan, maintain a total net leverage ratio that does not exceed 5.00 to 1.00.

The Company is entitled, subject to satisfaction of a maximum pro forma total net leverage ratio of 5.00:1.00 and other customary conditions set forth in the New Credit Agreement, on one or more occasions, to incur additional term loans or to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount for all such incremental term loans and additional revolving commitments not to exceed $250 million. Only $25 million of such $250 million limit may be utilized for increases to the size of the Revolving Credit Facility.

The foregoing description of the New Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the New Credit Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1.02

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

In connection with the issuance of the notes and entry into the New Credit Agreement, on the Closing Date, the Company terminated its Existing Credit Facilities. As of the Closing Date, the Company had $632 million in outstanding borrowings under its first lien term credit facility pursuant to the First Lien Credit Agreement, and $155 million in outstanding borrowings under the Second Lien Credit Agreement. The Company used the net proceeds from the notes offering and borrowings under the Term Loan to prepay the full amount of indebtedness under its Existing Credit Facilities, and to pay related accrued and unpaid interest, fees and expenses.

 

Item 2.03

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth in Item 1.01 above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 8.01.

Other Events.

On July 21, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the notes offering and the entry into the New Credit Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

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Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   

Description

4.1¥    Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and among MoneyGram International, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee and notes collateral agent.
4.2    Form of 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed herewith as Exhibit 4.1).
10.1¥    New Credit Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and between the Company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.
99.1    MoneyGram International, Inc. press release dated July 21, 2021.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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Certain schedules and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished to the SEC on request.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    MoneyGram International, Inc.
Date: July 26, 2021     By:  

/s/ ROBERT L. VILLASEÑOR

      Robert L. Villaseñor
      General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer

 

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Exhibit 4.1

Execution Version

 

 

 

MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.,

as the Issuer,

THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO FROM TIME TO TIME,

and

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent

5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026

INDENTURE

Dated as of July 21, 2021

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

         PAGE  
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

SECTION 1.1.

 

Definitions

     1  

SECTION 1.2.

 

Other Definitions

     30  

SECTION 1.3.

 

Rules of Construction

     31  
ARTICLE II THE NOTES

 

SECTION 2.1.

 

Form, Dating and Terms

     32  

SECTION 2.2.

 

Execution and Authentication

     36  

SECTION 2.3.

 

Registrar and Paying Agent

     37  

SECTION 2.4.

 

Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust

     37  

SECTION 2.5.

 

Holder Lists

     37  

SECTION 2.6.

 

Transfer and Exchange

     38  

SECTION 2.7.

 

[Reserved]

     40  

SECTION 2.8.

 

[Reserved]

     40  

SECTION 2.9.

 

Form of Certificate to be Delivered in Connection with Transfers Pursuant to Regulation S

     40  

SECTION 2.10.

 

Form of Certificate for Transfer to Institutional Accredited Investor

     41  

SECTION 2.11.

 

Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Notes

     43  

SECTION 2.12.

 

Outstanding Notes

     43  

SECTION 2.13.

 

Temporary Notes

     44  

SECTION 2.14.

 

Cancellation

     44  

SECTION 2.15.

 

Payment of Interest; Defaulted Interest

     44  

SECTION 2.16.

 

CUSIP and ISIN Numbers

     45  
ARTICLE III COVENANTS

 

SECTION 3.1.

 

Payment of Notes

     45  

SECTION 3.2.

 

Limitation on Indebtedness

     45  

SECTION 3.3.

 

Limitation on Restricted Payments

     50  

SECTION 3.4.

 

Limitation on Restrictions on Distributions from Restricted Subsidiaries

     54  

SECTION 3.5.

 

Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock

     56  

SECTION 3.6.

 

Limitation on Liens

     58  

SECTION 3.7.

 

Limitation on Guarantees

     58  

SECTION 3.8.

 

Limitation on Affiliate Transactions

     59  

SECTION 3.9.

 

Change of Control

     61  

SECTION 3.10.

 

Reports

     62  

SECTION 3.11.

 

Maintenance of Office or Agency

     62  

SECTION 3.12.

 

Compliance Certificate

     63  

SECTION 3.13.

 

Further Instruments and Acts

     63  

SECTION 3.14.

 

Statement by Officers as to Default

     63  

SECTION 3.15.

 

Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries

     63  

SECTION 3.16.

 

Suspension of Certain Covenants on Achievement of Investment Grade Status

     64  
ARTICLE IV SUCCESSOR COMPANY; SUCCESSOR PERSON

 

SECTION 4.1.

 

Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets

     64  

 

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ARTICLE V REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES

 

SECTION 5.1.

 

Notices to Trustee

     66  

SECTION 5.2.

 

Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed

     66  

SECTION 5.3.

 

Notice of Redemption

     67  

SECTION 5.4.

 

No Mandatory Redemption

     68  

SECTION 5.5.

 

Deposit of Redemption Price

     68  

SECTION 5.6.

 

Notes Redeemed in Part

     68  

SECTION 5.7.

 

Optional Redemption

     68  
ARTICLE VI DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

 

SECTION 6.1.

 

Events of Default

     69  

SECTION 6.2.

 

Acceleration

     71  

SECTION 6.3.

 

Other Remedies

     73  

SECTION 6.4.

 

Waiver of Past Defaults; Rescission

     73  

SECTION 6.5.

 

Control by Majority

     73  

SECTION 6.6.

 

Limitation on Suits

     73  

SECTION 6.7.

 

Rights of Holders to Receive Payment

     74  

SECTION 6.8.

 

Collection Suit by Trustee

     74  

SECTION 6.9.

 

Trustee May File Proofs of Claim

     74  

SECTION 6.10.

 

Priorities

     74  

SECTION 6.11.

 

Undertaking for Costs

     75  
ARTICLE VII TRUSTEE

 

SECTION 7.1.

 

Duties of Trustee

     75  

SECTION 7.2.

 

Rights of Trustee

     76  

SECTION 7.3.

 

Individual Rights of Trustee

     77  

SECTION 7.4.

 

Trustee’s Disclaimer

     77  

SECTION 7.5.

 

Notice of Defaults

     77  

SECTION 7.6.

 

[Reserved]

     77  

SECTION 7.7.

 

Compensation and Indemnity

     77  

SECTION 7.8.

 

REPLACEMENT of Trustee

     78  

SECTION 7.9.

 

Successor Trustee by Merger

     79  

SECTION 7.10.

 

Eligibility; Disqualification

     79  

SECTION 7.11.

 

Conflicts

     79  

SECTION 7.12.

 

Trustee’s Application for Instruction from the Issuer

     79  

SECTION 7.13.

 

Limitation on Duty of Trustee in Respect of Collateral; Indemnification

     79  
ARTICLE VIII LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE

 

SECTION 8.1.

 

Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance; Defeasance

     80  

SECTION 8.2.

 

Legal Defeasance and Discharge

     80  

SECTION 8.3.

 

Covenant Defeasance

     80  

SECTION 8.4.

 

Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance

     81  

SECTION 8.5.

 

Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions

     81  

SECTION 8.6.

 

Repayment to the Issuer

     82  

SECTION 8.7.

 

Reinstatement

     82  
ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS

 

SECTION 9.1.

 

Without Consent of Holders

     82  

SECTION 9.2.

 

With Consent of Holders

     83  

SECTION 9.3.

 

[Reserved]

     84  

SECTION 9.4.

 

Revocation and Effect of Consents and Waivers

     84  

SECTION 9.5.

 

Notation on or Exchange of Notes

     85  

SECTION 9.6.

 

Trustee to Sign Amendments

     85  

 

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ARTICLE X GUARANTEE

 

SECTION 10.1.

 

Guarantee

     85  

SECTION 10.2.

 

Limitation on Liability; Termination, Release and Discharge

     86  

SECTION 10.3.

 

Right of Contribution

     87  

SECTION 10.4.

 

No Subrogation

     87  
ARTICLE XI SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

 

SECTION 11.1.

 

Satisfaction and Discharge

     88  

SECTION 11.2.

 

Application of Trust Money

     88  
ARTICLE XII COLLATERAL

 

SECTION 12.1.

 

Notes Collateral Documents

     89  

SECTION 12.2.

 

Release of Collateral

     90  

SECTION 12.3.

 

Suits to Protect the Collateral

     91  

SECTION 12.4.

 

Authorization of Receipt of Funds by the Trustee Under the Notes Collateral Documents

     91  

SECTION 12.5.

 

Purchaser Protected

     91  

SECTION 12.6.

 

Powers Exercisable by Receiver or Trustee

     91  

SECTION 12.7.

 

Notes Collateral Agent

     91  
ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS

 

SECTION 13.1.

 

Notices

     93  

SECTION 13.2.

 

Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent

     94  

SECTION 13.3.

 

Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion

     94  

SECTION 13.4.

 

When Notes Disregarded

     94  

SECTION 13.5.

 

Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent and Registrar

     94  

SECTION 13.6.

 

Legal Holidays

     94  

SECTION 13.7.

 

Governing Law

     94  

SECTION 13.8.

 

Jurisdiction

     95  

SECTION 13.9.

 

Waivers of Jury Trial

     95  

SECTION 13.10.

 

USA PATRIOT Act

     95  

SECTION 13.11.

 

No Recourse Against Others

     95  

SECTION 13.12.

 

Successors

     95  

SECTION 13.13.

 

Multiple Originals; Electronic Signature

     95  

SECTION 13.14.

 

Table of Contents; Headings

     96  

SECTION 13.15.

 

Force Majeure

     96  

SECTION 13.16.

 

Severability

     96  

 

EXHIBIT A

  

Form of Global Note

EXHIBIT B

  

Form of Supplemental Indenture to Add Guarantors

EXHIBIT C

  

Form of Intercreditor Agreement

EXHIBIT D

  

Form of Security Agreement

 

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INDENTURE dated as of July 21, 2021, by and between MoneyGram International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), the other GUARANTORS party hereto from time to time and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”) and as notes collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Notes Collateral Agent”).

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, the Issuer has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance of (i) $415,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 on the date hereof (the “Initial Notes”) and (ii) any additional Notes (“Additional Notes” and, together with the Initial Notes, the “Notes”) that may be issued after the Issue Date; and

WHEREAS, all things necessary (i) to make the Notes, when executed and duly issued by the Issuer and authenticated and delivered hereunder, the valid obligations of the Issuer, and (ii) to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Issuer have been done.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Notes by the Holders thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders, as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

SECTION 1.1.    Definitions. Notwithstanding anything the following definitions or anything else in this Indenture to the contrary, when calculating Consolidated EBITDA, Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio or the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for purposes of the covenants described under Section 3.2, Section 3.3 and Section 3.6, as applicable, in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction (and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith, including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds therefrom), the date of determination of such Consolidated EBITDA, Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio or the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and of any requirement that there be no Event of Default shall, at the option of the Issuer be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into and such Consolidated EBITDA, Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio or the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith as if they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period (with respect to Consolidated EBITDA generally and as used in the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio), and, for the avoidance of doubt, (x) if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Total Secured Leverage Ratio or Total Leverage Ratio are exceeded (or are not met) as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA) or if Consolidated EBITDA is reduced at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Total Secured Leverage Ratio or the Total Leverage Ratio, as applicable, will not be deemed to have been exceeded (or not met) and such Consolidated EBITDA will not be deemed to be reduced as a result of such fluctuations or otherwise solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction (and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith) is permitted under the covenants described under Section 3.2, Section 3.3 and Section 3.6 and (y) Consolidated EBITDA, Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio and the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related transactions; provided that, if the Issuer elects to have such determinations occur at the time of entry into such definitive agreement, any such transaction shall be deemed to have occurred on the date the definitive agreement is entered and outstanding thereafter for purposes of subsequently calculating any ratios and Consolidated EBITDA under this Indenture after the date of such agreement and before the consummation (or termination or expiration) of such Limited Condition Transaction and to the extent baskets were utilized in satisfying any covenants, such baskets shall be deemed utilized, but any calculation of Consolidated EBITDA, Total Secured Leverage Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio or the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for purposes of other incurrences of Indebtedness or Liens or making of Restricted Payments (not related to such Limited Condition Transaction) shall not reflect such Limited Condition Transaction until it is closed.

Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement” means an intercreditor agreement between the Notes Collateral Agent and one or more Persons or representatives of Persons (other than Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries) benefitting from a permitted Lien on any Collateral and containing customary terms and conditions for comparable transactions (as reasonably determined by the Issuer in an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the Notes Collateral Agent certifying to that effect).

 

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Acquired Debt” means, with respect to any specified Person:

 

  (i)

Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged with or into or became a Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging with or into, or becoming a Subsidiary of, such specified Person; and

 

  (ii)

Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person.

Affiliate” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified person. For purposes of this definition, “control,” as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise. For purposes of this definition, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” have correlative meanings.

Applicable Premium” means, with respect to any Note on any Redemption Date, the greater of:

 

  (1)

1.0% of the principal amount of such Note; and

 

  (2)

the excess, if any, of (a) the present value (discounted semi-annually) at such Redemption Date of (i) the redemption price of such Note at August 1, 2023 (such redemption price being set forth in the table appearing in Section 5.7), plus (ii) all required interest payments due on such Note through August 1, 2023 (excluding any accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to be redeemed up to, but excluding, such Redemption Date), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such Redemption Date (or in the case of a satisfaction and discharge, as of the date that redemption funds are deposited with the Trustee) plus 50 basis points, over (b) the then outstanding principal amount of such Note.

The Issuer shall determine the Applicable Premium and the Trustee shall have no duty to verify any such determination.

Approved Commercial Bank” means a commercial bank with a consolidated combined capital and surplus of at least $5,000,000,000.

Asset Sale” means:

 

  (1)

the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets or rights, other than sales of inventory and equipment in the ordinary course of business; provided that the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole will be governed by the provisions of this Indenture described in Section 3.9 and/or the provisions described in Section 4.1(a) and not by the provisions of the Asset Sale covenant; or

 

  (2)

the issuance of Equity Interests in any of the Issuer’s Restricted Subsidiaries or the sale by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Equity Interests in any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (in each case, other than Preferred Stock).

Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale:

 

  (1)

any single transaction or series of related transactions that involves assets or Equity Interests having a Fair Market Value of less than, at the time of determination, the greater of $25.0 million and 10% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

 

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  (2)

a sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of assets between or among the Issuer and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (3)

an issuance of Equity Interests by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer to the Issuer or to any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

 

  (4)

the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of (x) worn out, obsolete or damaged assets or (y) other equipment, inventory, assets or accounts receivable that are no longer material, used or useful to the business of the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (5)

the sale or other disposition of cash or Cash Equivalents;

 

  (6)

the sale or other disposition of the Capital Stock, Indebtedness of, or other securities issued by, or property or assets of any Unrestricted Subsidiary;

 

  (7)

a Restricted Payment that does not violate the covenant described in Section 3.3, a Permitted Investment or a Permitted Lien;

 

  (8)

any exchange of property pursuant to Section 1031 of the Code for use in a Permitted Business;

 

  (9)

(a) the license or sublicense of intellectual property or other general intangibles and the sale, lease, sublease, assignment, license or sublicense of products, services, accounts receivable or other property (x) in the ordinary course of business or (y) which do not materially interfere with the business of the Issuer and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, determined in good faith by the Issuer or (b) the abandonment of intellectual property rights in the ordinary course of business, which in the reasonable good faith determination of a member of the senior management or Board of Directors of the Issuer are not material to the conduct of the business of the Issuer and the Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

 

  (10)

the lease, assignment or sublease of any personal property in the ordinary course of business or dispositions and/or terminations in the ordinary course of business of leases, subleases, licenses or sublicenses;

 

  (11)

the sale or disposition of any assets or property received as a result of foreclosure by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries on any secured Investment or any other transfer of title with respect to any secured Investment in default;

 

  (12)

the surrender or waiver of contract rights or the settlement, release or surrender of contract, tort or other claims of any kind, in each case, in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (13)

any disposition governed by and effected in compliance with the covenant described in Section 4.1(a);

 

  (14)

the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of inventory in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (15)

the settlement, termination or unwinding of any Hedging Obligations;

 

  (16)

(a) any release or surrender of contract rights or (b) the settlement, release, recovery on or surrender of contract rights or other litigation claims in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (17)

(a) dispositions of property to the extent that such property is exchanged for credit against the purchase price of similar replacement property that is promptly purchased and (b) dispositions of property to the extent that the proceeds of such disposition are promptly applied to the purchase price of such replacement property (which replacement property is actually promptly purchased);

 

  (18)

a transfer of Investments in joint ventures to the extent required by, or made pursuant to, customary buy/sell arrangements between the joint venture parties set forth in joint venture arrangements and similar binding agreements;

 

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  (19)

foreclosures, condemnation, expropriation, damage, destruction or any similar action on assets of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the creation of or disposition pursuant to any Lien not prohibited by this Indenture;

 

  (20)

dispositions of short term deposits or other assets of a type characterized as “settlement assets” on the Issuer’s consolidated balance sheet;

 

  (21)

dispositions in a sale and leaseback transaction; and

 

  (22)

any disposition of Securitization Assets or Receivables Assets, or participations therein, in connection with any Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility, or the disposition of an account receivable in connection with the collection or compromise thereof in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice.

Available Excluded Contribution Amount” means, at any time (the “Available Excluded Contribution Reference Time”), an amount equal to, without duplication, the aggregate amount of cash, together with the Fair Market Value of any Cash Equivalents, marketable securities or other property received by the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary (other than amounts received from the Issuer or any other Restricted Subsidiary) from contributions in respect of, or issuance of, Qualified Capital Stock of the Issuer or any Capital Stock of any Parent Entity, in each case during the period from the Issue Date through and including the Available Excluded Contribution Reference Time, and excluding the aggregate amount of any Permitted Investments and Restricted Payments made by the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries in reliance on the Available Excluded Contribution Amount.

Bankruptcy Code” means Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended.

Bankruptcy Law” means the Bankruptcy Code and any similar federal or state law.

Beneficial Owner” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such “person” will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such “person” has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only after the passage of time. The terms “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” have a corresponding meaning.

Board of Directors” means:

 

  (1)

with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such board;

 

  (2)

with respect to a partnership, the Board of Directors of the general partner of the partnership;

 

  (3)

with respect to a limited liability company managed by the member or the members, the managing member or members or any controlling committee of managing members thereof;

 

  (4)

with respect to a limited liability company managed by a manager or managers, the manager or managers and any controlling committee of managers; and

 

  (5)

with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.

Business Day” means each day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banking institutions in New York, New York, United States or in the jurisdiction of the place of payment are authorized or required by law to close. When the payment of any obligation or the performance of any covenant, duty or obligation is stated to be due or performance required on a day which is not a Business Day, the date of such payment or performance shall extend to the immediately succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall not be reflected in computing interest or fees, as the case may be.

 

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Capital Stock” means:

 

  (1)

in the case of a corporation, corporate stock;

 

  (2)

in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;

 

  (3)

in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or membership interests; and

 

  (4)

any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person, but excluding from all of the foregoing any debt securities convertible into Capital Stock, whether or not such debt securities include any right of participation with Capital Stock.

Cash Equivalents” means:

 

  (1)

United States dollars;

 

  (2)

securities that are: (i) direct obligations of the United States of America for the timely payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged or (ii) obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the timely payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case, are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and shall also include a depository receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act), as custodian with respect to any such government securities or a specific payment of the principal of or interest on any such government securities held by such custodian for the account of the holder of such depository receipt; provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the government securities or the specific payment of the principal of or interest on the government securities evidenced by such depository receipt;

 

  (3)

certificates of deposit, time deposits and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of 24 months or less from the date of acquisition, banker’s acceptances with maturities not exceeding 24 months and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with a commercial bank with a rating, or guaranteed on a senior basis by an entity with a rating of its senior unsecured debt, of A3/A- or better from two of the following three rating agencies: (i) Moody’s, (ii) S&P or (iii) Fitch Ratings, Inc., or in the event that a bank is not rated by any of the above named agencies, a rating of (A-) by Egan-Jones and a minimum level of total assets of $1,000,000 will qualify for $100,000,000 in total deposits;

 

  (4)

repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above;

 

  (5)

commercial paper rated at least P-2 by Moody’s or at least A-2 by S&P and in each case maturing within 13 months after the date of creation thereof;

 

  (6)

marketable short-term money market and similar securities having a rating of at least P-1 from Moody’s or A-1 from S&P and, in each case, maturing within 12 months after the date of creation thereof;

 

  (7)

readily marketable direct obligations issued by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or U.S., government sponsored enterprise, which may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within 24 months or less and, in the case of securities issued by a government-sponsored enterprise that is not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, with a rating, or guaranteed on a senior basis by an entity with a rating of ts senior unsecured debt, of A3/A- or better from two of the following three rating agencies: (i) Moody’s, (ii) S&P or (iii) Fitch Ratings, Inc.;

 

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  (8)

(a) euro, or any national currency of any participating member of the EMU or any national currency of the United Kingdom or Canada or (b) Australian dollars, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollars, Norwegian krone, Swedish krona, Swiss franc or Pounds Sterling, or any other local currencies held by the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries from time to time in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (9)

overnight repurchase obligations for underlying securities or other investments of the types described in clauses (1) through (8) above with any bank or trust company organized under the laws of any state of the United States or any national banking association or any government securities dealer which is listed as reporting to the market statistics division of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in each case with such entity having capital and surplus in excess of $500,000,000 in the case of a domestic entity and $250,000,000 (or U.S. dollar equivalent as of the date of determination) in the case of a foreign entity;

 

  (10)

investment funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (9) of this definition; and

 

  (11)

in the case of any Foreign Subsidiary, other short-term investments that are analogous to the foregoing, are of comparable credit quality and are customarily used by companies in the jurisdiction of such Foreign Subsidiary for cash management purposes.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cash Equivalents shall include amounts denominated in currencies other than those set forth in clauses (1) and (8) above; provided that such amounts are converted into any currency listed in clauses (1) and (8) as promptly as practicable and in any event within ten Business Days following the receipt of such amounts.

In addition, Cash Equivalents shall also include any short-term investments, deposits or other assets included in “settlement assets” on the Issuer’s consolidated balance sheet.

For the avoidance of doubt, any items identified as Cash Equivalents under this definition will be deemed to be Cash Equivalents for all purposes under this Indenture regardless of the treatment of such items under GAAP.

Cash Management Obligations” means (1) obligations in respect of any overdraft and related liabilities arising from treasury, depository, cash pooling arrangements, electronic fund transfer, treasury services and cash management services, including controlled disbursement services, working capital lines, lines of credit, overdraft facilities, foreign exchange facilities, trade finance services, deposit and other accounts and merchant services, or other cash management arrangements or any automated clearing house arrangements, (2) other obligations in respect of netting or setting off arrangements, credit, debit or purchase card programs, stored value card and similar arrangements and (3) obligations in respect of any other services related, ancillary or complementary to the foregoing (including any overdraft and related liabilities arising from treasury, depository, cash pooling arrangements and cash management services, corporate credit and purchasing cards and related programs or any automated clearing house transfers of funds).

CFC” means a controlled foreign corporation within the meaning of Section 957(a) of the Code.

Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:

 

  (1)

the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, respectively);

 

  (2)

the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Issuer;

 

  (3)

the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger, amalgamation or consolidation), the result of which is that any “person” or “group” (as defined above) becomes the Beneficial

 

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  Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of the Issuer, measured by voting power rather than number of shares, other than any such transaction where the Voting Stock of the Issuer outstanding immediately prior to such transaction is converted into or exchanged for Voting Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the surviving or transferee Person or any parent thereof constituting a majority of the outstanding shares of such Voting Stock of such surviving or transferee Person or parent, measured by voting power rather than number of shares (immediately after giving effect to such issuance);

provided that a “person” or “group” shall not be deemed to beneficially own the Capital Stock of another Person as a result of its ownership of Capital Stock or other securities of such other Person’s parent (or related contractual rights) unless it owns 50.0% or more of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled to vote for the election of directors of such other Person’s parent having a majority of the aggregate votes on the board of directors of such other Person’s parent.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed to involve a Change of Control solely as a result of the Issuer becoming a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of a holding company if (A) the direct or indirect Holders of the Voting Stock of such holding company or any ultimate parent holding company immediately following that transaction are substantially the same as the Holders immediately prior to that transaction or (B) immediately following that transaction no “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), excluding a holding company otherwise satisfying the requirements of this sentence, is the Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the voting power of the Voting Stock of such holding company. For purposes of this definition, (1) no Change of Control shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a merger or consolidation between or among the Issuer and any Restricted Subsidiary or the transfer of assets between or among the Issuer and any Restricted Subsidiary and (2) a Person shall not be deemed to have beneficial ownership of securities subject to a stock purchase agreement, merger agreement or similar agreement until the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreement.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Collateral” means all of the collateral described in the Notes Collateral Documents, but shall not include any Excluded Assets.

Consolidated Debt” means, as to any Person at any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness of such Person outstanding on such date, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, consisting of (a) Indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) Finance Lease Obligations, and (c) guarantee obligations of such Person in respect of Indebtedness described in the foregoing clauses (a) through (c), but without duplication of any such amounts to the extent already included in Consolidated Debt of the Issuer and the Restricted Subsidiaries; provided that “Consolidated Debt” shall be calculated to exclude any Indebtedness of such Person if, upon or prior to the maturity thereof, such Person has irrevocably deposited with the proper Person in trust or escrow the necessary funds (or evidence of indebtedness) for the payment, redemption or satisfaction of such Indebtedness.

Consolidated EBITDA” means, for any period, with respect to the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, (a) the Consolidated Net Income for such period, plus (b) without duplication, to the extent deducted in computing Consolidated Net Income for such period:

 

  (1)

expense and provision for taxes, paid or accrued, based on, or by reference to income or profits paid or accrued during such period;

 

  (2)

the Fixed Charges for such period (including losses on Hedging Obligations or other derivative instruments entered into for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk, net of gains on such Hedging Obligations, to the extent included in Fixed Charges);

 

  (3)

depreciation, amortization (including amortization of intangibles but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses (including non-cash impairment charges but excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it represents an accrual of or reserve for cash expenses in any future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was paid in a prior period, but including, for the avoidance of doubt, non-cash compensation expenses incurred in connection with any issuance of Equity Interests to or repurchase of Equity Interests from a current or former officer, director or employee of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and non-cash restructuring charges or reserves) for such period;

 

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  (4)

transaction fees, charges and other amounts related to the Transactions or any Permitted Investment, in each case to the extent paid within six months of the closing of the Transactions or such Permitted Investment, as applicable;

 

  (5)

extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual losses for such period;

 

  (6)

the amount of pro forma “run rate” cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies resulting from any acquisition, Investments, dispositions or any cost savings initiative or other restructuring initiative and projected by a responsible financial or accounting officer in good faith to be reasonably anticipated to be realizable within 18 months after the Issue Date or the date of such transaction or event, as the case may be; provided that, in each case, such cost savings, operating expense reductions operating improvements and synergies (i) shall be limited to those that are factually supportable and reasonably identifiable in the good faith judgment of a responsible financial or accounting officer, (ii) shall be calculated on a pro forma basis as though such cost savings, operating expense reductions, other operating improvements and synergies had been realized on the first day of such period as if such cost savings, operating expense reductions, other operating improvements and synergies were realized during the entirety of such period relating to such specified transaction, net of the amount of actual benefits realized during such period from such actions and (iii) shall not exceed an aggregate amount for any such period equal to 20.0% of Consolidated EBITDA for such period (prior to giving effect to this clause (6));

 

  (7)

expenses deducted in determination of Consolidated Net Income during such period and covered by indemnification or purchase price adjustments in connection with any acquisition permitted under this Indenture or any joint venture not prohibited under this Indenture, in each case to the extent actually received in cash during such period or will be received in cash within 365 days of the end of such period;

 

  (8)

any charge that is actually reimbursed or reimbursable by one or more third parties pursuant to indemnification or reimbursement provisions or similar agreements or insurance; provided that the relevant Person in good faith expects to receive reimbursement for such fee, cost, expense or reserve within the next four fiscal quarters (it being understood that to the extent any reimbursement amount is not actually received within such fiscal quarters, such reimbursement amount shall be deducted in calculating Consolidated EBITDA for such fiscal quarters);

 

  (9)

losses on early extinguishment of Indebtedness or Hedging Obligations for such period;

 

  (10)

expenses with respect to casualty events and charges, losses or expenses to the extent indemnified, insured, reimbursed or reimbursable or otherwise covered by a third party during such period;

 

  (11)

the portion of any loss on any sale or disposition of fixed assets attributable to the net book value of such assets;

 

  (12)

(x) any charge incurred as a result of, in connection with or pursuant to any management equity plan, profits interest or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or agreement (including any 401K plan), any pension plan (including any post-employment benefit scheme to which the relevant pension trustee has agreed), any stock subscription or shareholder agreement, any employee benefit trust, any employee benefit scheme or any similar equity plan or agreement (including any deferred compensation arrangement) and (y) any charge incurred in connection with the rollover, acceleration or payout of Capital Stock held by management of such Person (or any Parent Entity), in each case under this clause (y), to the extent that any cash charge is funded with a capital contribution or the Net Proceeds of a sale or issuance of Qualified Capital Stock of such Person (or any Parent Entity) contributed to such Person;

 

  (13)

the amount of any expense or deduction associated with any Restricted Subsidiary that is attributable to any non-controlling interest and/or minority interest of any third party;

 

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  (14)

to the extent not otherwise included in the determination of Consolidated Net Income for such period, the amount of any proceeds of any business interruption insurance policy received during such period in an amount representing the earnings for the applicable period that such proceeds are intended to replace whether or not then received; provided the relevant Person in good faith expects to receive such amount within the next four fiscal quarters (it being understood that, to the extent any such amount is not actually received within such fiscal quarters, such amount shall be deducted in calculating Consolidated EBITDA for such fiscal quarters);

 

  (15)

to the extent not included in Consolidated Net Income for such period, cash actually received (or any netting arrangement resulting in reduced cash expenditures) during such period, so long as the non-cash gain relating to the relevant cash receipt or netting arrangement was deducted in the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for any previous period and not added back;

 

  (16)

any amount which, in the determination of Consolidated Net Income for such period, has been included for any non-cash income or non-cash gain, all as determined in accordance with GAAP (provided that if any non-cash income or non-cash gain represents an accrual or deferred income in respect of potential cash items in any future period, such Person may determine not to deduct the relevant non-cash gain or income in the then-current period); and

 

  (17)

any charges, fees or costs in relation to any long-term incentive plan and any interest component of pension or postretirement benefits schemes;

less (c) the sum of the following, without duplication, to the extent included in determining Consolidated Net Income for such period:

 

  (1)

non-cash income or non-cash gains increasing such Consolidated Net Income, excluding any (i) non-cash gains to the extent they represent the reversal of an accrual or reserve for a potential cash item that reduced Consolidated EBITDA in any prior period, (ii) the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business and (iii) the amortization of deferred revenue, in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP; and

 

  (2)

the portion of any gain on any sale or disposition of fixed assets attributable to the net book value of such assets.

For purposes of calculating any permitted amount under any of the covenants in this Indenture that is expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA for a specified four quarter period, Consolidated EBITDA shall be calculated on pro forma basis giving effect to any changes in Indebtedness, acquisitions, Investments or other transactions since the beginning of such period consistent with the pro forma adjustments in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.”

Consolidated Interest Expense” means, for any period, the sum of (a) all cash interest payments, in each case to the extent paid, or required to be paid, in cash and treated as interest in accordance with GAAP and (b) the portion of rent expense under Finance Lease Obligations that is treated as interest in accordance with GAAP, in each case, of or by the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for such period; provided that Consolidated Interest Expense shall not include any upfront fees in connection with any issuance of Indebtedness, any agent fees and any expenses in connection with any issuance or amendment of Indebtedness (whether or not consummated).

Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that, without duplication:

 

  (1)

the Net Income (or loss) of any Person that is not the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting will be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or similar distributions paid in cash to Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer (or, in the case of loss, only to the extent funded from the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer);

 

  (2)

solely for the purpose of calculating the Cumulative Credit, the Net Income (if positive) of any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Guarantor) of the Issuer will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary of that Net Income is not at the date of determination (x) permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly

 

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  or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders or (y) would be subject to any taxes payable on such dividends or similar distributions; provided that the Consolidated Net Income of such Person shall be increased by the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments received from such Restricted Subsidiary in respect of such period to the extent not already included therein;

 

  (3)

the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded;

 

  (4)

any gain or loss from any Asset Sale or extinguishment or repayment of Indebtedness by the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer during such period will be excluded;

 

  (5)

any fees and expenses incurred during such period, or any amortization thereof for such period, in connection with the consummation of any acquisition, merger, recapitalization, investment, asset disposition, issuance or repayment of debt, issuance of equity securities, refinancing transaction or amendment or other modification of any debt instrument (in each case, including any such transaction consummated prior to the Issue Date, and any such transaction undertaken but not completed) and any charges or non-recurring costs incurred during such period as a result of any such transaction, will be excluded;

 

  (6)

any unusual, infrequent or extraordinary loss or charge and any restructuring charges or reserves, including Government Settlement Costs, will be excluded;

 

  (7)

non-cash expenses or charges arising from the grant, issuance or repricing of stock, stock options or other equity-based awards or any amendment, modification, substitution or change of any stock, stock options or other equity-based awards will be excluded;

 

  (8)

the non-cash portion of “straight-line” rent expense will be excluded;

 

  (9)

the net unrealized gains and losses with respect to Hedging Obligations will be excluded;

 

  (10)

any effect of any purchase accounting adjustments in connection with any Asset Acquisition, Investment or disposition and the amortization or write-off of any amounts in respect thereof, will be excluded;

 

  (11)

any impairment charge (including any charge relating to the impairment of goodwill and other assets) and asset write-off and/or write-down and the amortization of intangibles (including software and goodwill) will be excluded;

 

  (12)

any realized or unrealized foreign currency exchange net gain or loss (including any currency re-measurement of Indebtedness, any net gain or loss resulting from hedge agreements for currency exchange risk associated with the foregoing or any other currency related risk and any gain or loss resulting from intercompany Indebtedness) will be excluded;

 

  (13)

the amount of loss or discount on sale of Securitization Assets, Receivables Assets and related assets in connection with a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility will be excluded; and

 

  (14)

any unusual or extraordinary state sales tax liability expense, including any interest thereon will be excluded.

Credit Agreement” means the Credit Agreement to be entered into on the Issue Date by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, either as a borrower, if such Guarantor owns any borrowing base assets, or as a guarantor, Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent, and each lender from time to time party thereto, together with the related documents thereto (including the revolving loans thereunder, any letters of credit and reimbursement obligations related thereto, any last-out term loan facility, any hedging and cash management obligations constituting Indebtedness thereunder, and any guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith), as amended, extended, renewed, restated, refunded, replaced, refinanced, supplemented, modified or otherwise changed (in whole or in part, and without limitation as to amount, terms, conditions, covenants and other provisions) from time to time, and any one or more agreements (and related documents) governing Indebtedness, including indentures, incurred to

 

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refinance, substitute, supplement, replace or add to (including increasing the amount available for borrowing or adding or removing any Person as a borrower, issuer or guarantor thereunder, in whole or in part), the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or permitted to be outstanding under such Credit Agreement or one or more successors to the Credit Agreement or one or more new credit agreements.

Credit Agreement Collateral Agent” means Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, or such other agent or trustee as is designated as such by the Credit Agreement Secured Parties pursuant to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement and the Credit Agreement Documents.

Credit Agreement Collateral Documents” means the security agreement Intercreditor Agreement, the intellectual property security agreements, the mortgages and each other agreement, instrument or other document entered into in favor of the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent or any other holders of Credit Agreement Obligations, for purposes of securing the Credit Agreement Obligations (including any Guarantees thereof), the Credit Agreement Collateral Documents and the Credit Agreement, as the same may be amended, extended, renewed, restated, refunded, replaced, refinanced, supplemented, modified or otherwise changed (in whole or in part, and without limitation as to amount, terms, conditions, covenants and other provisions) from time to time.

Credit Agreement Documents” means the Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement Collateral Documents and all other agreements or instruments evidencing or creating any security interest or Lien in favor of the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent and each guarantee by any Guarantor of any or all of the Credit Agreement Obligations.

Credit Agreement Obligations” means all Obligations of the Issuer and the Guarantors under the Credit Agreement Documents.

Credit Facilities” means (i) one or more debt facilities, including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement or other financing arrangements (including, without limitation, commercial paper facilities or indentures), in each case, providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, notes, bonds, debentures, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables), letters of credit or other indebtedness, including any notes, mortgages, guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, in each case, that is designated from time to time by the Issuer as a “Credit Facility” and as amended, modified, restated, renewed, increased, supplemented, extended, refunded, replaced (whether upon or after termination or otherwise) or refinanced (including by means of sales of debt securities) in whole or in part from time to time; (ii) debt securities, indentures or other forms of debt financing (including convertible or exchangeable debt instruments or bank guarantees or bankers’ acceptances), or (iii) instruments or agreements evidencing any other Indebtedness, in each case, with the same or different borrowers or issuers and, in each case, as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented, modified, extended, restructured, renewed, refinanced, restated, replaced or refunded in whole or in part from time to time whether with the original lenders or otherwise. The Credit Agreement hereby is designated by the Issuer as a Credit Facility.

Default” means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.

Definitive Note” means a Note, other than a Global Note, issued in definitive, certificated form.

Derivative Instrument” with respect to a Person, means any contract, instrument or other right to receive payment or delivery of cash or other assets to which such Person or any Affiliate of such Person that is acting in concert with such Person in connection with such Person’s investment in the Notes (other than a Screened Affiliate) is a party (whether or not requiring further performance by such Person), the value and/or cash flows of which (or any material portion thereof) are materially affected by the value and/or performance of the Notes and/or the creditworthiness of the Issuer and/or any one or more of the Guarantors (the “Performance References”).

Designated Non-cash Consideration” means the Fair Market Value of non-cash consideration received by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale that is so designated as Designated Non-cash Consideration, less the amount of cash or Cash Equivalents received in connection with a subsequent sale of or conversion of or collection on such Designated Non-cash Consideration.

 

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Disqualified Stock” means any Capital Stock that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible, or for which it is puttable or exchangeable, in each case, at the option of the Holder of the Capital Stock), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or is redeemable at the option of the Holder of the Capital Stock, in each case other than in exchange for Qualified Capital Stock of the Issuer, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 91 days after the date on which the Notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the Holders of the Capital Stock have the right to require the Issuer to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a change of control or an asset sale will not constitute Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that the Issuer may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with Section 3.3. The amount of Disqualified Stock deemed to be outstanding at any time for purposes of this Indenture will be the maximum amount that the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries may become obligated to pay upon the maturity of, or pursuant to any mandatory redemption provisions of, such Disqualified Stock, exclusive of accrued dividends.

Domestic Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer that was formed under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States or under the laws of the District of Columbia.

Equity Interests” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

Equity Offering” means (A) an offer and sale of Equity Interests of the Issuer (other than Disqualified Stock) or Equity Interests of a direct or indirect parent entity of the Issuer (other than Disqualified Stock and other than to the Issuer or a Subsidiary of Issuer) to the extent that the net proceeds therefrom are contributed to the common equity capital of Issuer or (B) the purchase or other acquisition, by merger, consolidation or otherwise, of a majority of Capital Stock of the Issuer or a Parent Entity by any publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, targeted acquisition company or any entity similar to, or successor of, the foregoing following (or any subsidiary thereof).

Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Excluded Assets” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Security Agreement, and for all purposes of this Indenture shall include any property or asset that is not subject to a Lien securing the Credit Agreement Obligations, including as a result of a release of any such Lien in accordance with the Credit Agreement Documents or as a result of any amendment to the Credit Agreement Documents.

Excluded Subsidiary” means (i) any Foreign Subsidiary, (ii) any Foreign Holdco, (iii) any Immaterial Subsidiary, (iv) any Unrestricted Subsidiary, (v) any Subsidiary that is not a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, (vi) any Securitization Subsidiary and (vii) any Subsidiary of any of the foregoing.

Existing Indebtedness” means Indebtedness of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement) in existence on the Issue Date.

Fair Market Value” means the value that would be paid by a willing buyer to an unaffiliated willing seller in a transaction not involving distress or necessity of either party, determined in good faith by a responsible financial officer or accounting officer of the Issuer (unless otherwise provided in this Indenture ).

Finance Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a finance lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the Stated Maturity thereof shall be the date of the last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease prior to the first date upon which such lease may be prepaid by the lessee without payment of penalty; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else herein to the contrary, in no event will any lease that would have been categorized as an operating lease as determined in accordance with GAAP as of the Issue Date be considered a capital lease for purposes of this definition.

First-Priority Obligations” means (a) the Credit Agreement Obligations or other Indebtedness incurred in accordance with this Indenture and secured pursuant to clauses (1), (29) or (33) of the definition of Permitted Liens, (b) the Notes and Guarantees issued on the Issue Date, and any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof, and (c) any Cash Management Obligations or Hedging Obligations, provided that each of the foregoing is secured by Liens on the Collateral subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and constitute “First-Priority Obligations” under the Intercreditor Agreement.

 

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Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means with respect to any specified Person for any period, the ratio of the Consolidated EBITDA of such Person for such period to the Fixed Charges of such Person for such period. In the event that the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries incurs, assumes, guarantees, repays, repurchases, redeems, defeases or otherwise discharges any Indebtedness (other than ordinary working capital borrowings) or issues, repurchases or redeems preferred stock subsequent to the commencement of the period for which the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is being calculated and on or prior to the date on which the event for which the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is made (the “Calculation Date”), then the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio will be calculated giving pro forma effect to such incurrence, assumption, Guarantee, repayment, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other discharge of Indebtedness, or such issuance, repurchase or redemption of preferred stock, and the use of the proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter reference period. For purposes of this Indenture (including this definition) references to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Issuer (and similar formulations) will be deemed to be with respect to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as whole.

In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio:

 

  (1)

acquisitions that have been made by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including through mergers or consolidations, or any Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries acquired by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, and including any related financing transactions and including increases in ownership of Restricted Subsidiaries, during the four-quarter reference period or subsequent to such reference period and on or prior to the Calculation Date will be given pro forma effect as if they had occurred on the first day of the four-quarter reference period;

 

  (2)

the Consolidated EBITDA attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded;

 

  (3)

the Fixed Charges attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded, but only to the extent that the obligations giving rise to such Fixed Charges will not be obligations of the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following the Calculation Date;

 

  (4)

any Person that is a Restricted Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed to have been a Restricted Subsidiary at all times during such four-quarter reference period;

 

  (5)

any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed not to have been a Restricted Subsidiary at any time during such four-quarter reference period; and

 

  (6)

if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest, the interest expense on such Indebtedness will be calculated as if the rate in effect on the Calculation Date had been the applicable rate for the entire reference period (taking into account any Hedging Obligation applicable to such Indebtedness if such Hedging Obligation has a remaining term as at the Calculation Date in excess of 12 months).

In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction, the pro forma calculations shall be made (x) in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act or (y) as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Issuer.

Fixed Charges” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the sum, without duplication, of:

 

  (1)

Consolidated Interest Expense for such period; plus

 

  (2)

all dividends for such period, whether paid or accrued and whether or not in cash, on any series of Disqualified Stock of such Person or any series of preferred stock of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, other than dividends on Equity Interests payable or accruing solely in Equity Interests of the Issuer (other than Disqualified Stock) or to the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer.

 

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Foreign Holdco” means any Domestic Subsidiary if it has no material assets other than equity interests or a combination of equity interests and indebtedness of one or more CFCs.

Foreign Subsidiary” means any direct or indirect Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer that is not a Domestic Subsidiary.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are in effect from time to time.

Government Securities” means direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America, and the payment for which the United States pledges its full faith and credit.

Government Settlement Costs” means any cash fines, penalties, forfeiture, settlement payments and/or other similar payments made by the Issuer or any Subsidiary to any Governmental Entity, regardless of whether made before or after the Issue Date and including, without limitation, the settlement payment made by the Issuer to the United States federal government in or around May 2021.

Grantor” means the Issuer and the Guarantors.

Guarantee” means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Indebtedness of any other Person, including any such obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of such Person:

 

  (1)

to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness of such other Person (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreements to keep-well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take-or-pay or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise); or

 

  (2)

entered into primarily for purposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Indebtedness of the payment thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part);

provided, however, that the term “Guarantee” will not include endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreements to keep- well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take or pay or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise); provided, further, that Guarantee shall not include the pledge of the Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary to secure Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary.

Guarantor” means each of (a) any Subsidiary of the Issuer that executes this Indenture as a Guarantor on the Issue Date or and (b) any other Subsidiary of the Issuer that provides a Note Guarantee by supplemental indenture in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, and its successors and assigns, in each case, until the Note Guarantee of such Person has been released in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture.

Hedging Obligations” means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under:

 

  (1)

interest rate swap agreements (whether from fixed to floating or from floating to fixed), interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar agreements;

 

  (2)

other agreements or arrangements designed to manage interest rates or interest rate risk; and

 

  (3)

other agreements or arrangements designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or commodity prices.

 

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Holder” means each Person in whose name the Notes are registered on the registrar’s books, which shall initially be the nominee of DTC.

Immaterial Subsidiary” means as of any date, any Subsidiary that (a) has total assets with a fair market value not in excess of 5.0% of the consolidated total assets of the Issuer with respect to any Immaterial Subsidiary individually, or 10% of the consolidated total assets of the Issuer in the aggregate for all Immaterial Subsidiaries at any time and (b) generates revenue not in excess of 5.0% of the Issuer’s consolidated revenue, with respect to any Immaterial Subsidiary individually, or 10.0% of the Issuer’s consolidated revenue in the aggregate for all Immaterial Subsidiaries at any time.

Indebtedness” means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person (excluding accrued expenses and trade payables), whether or not contingent:

 

  (1)

in respect of borrowed money;

 

  (2)

evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof);

 

  (3)

in respect of banker’s acceptances;

 

  (4)

representing Finance Lease Obligations;

 

  (5)

representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property or services, in each case due more than 270 days after delivery of such property or services; or

 

  (6)

representing any net Hedging Obligations,

if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than letters of credit and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term “Indebtedness” includes all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any indebtedness of any other Person, to the extent, as applicable, of the amount of Indebtedness covered by such Guarantee, or the lesser of the Fair Market Value of the asset or assets subject to such Lien or the principal (or accreted) amount of the Indebtedness secured by such Lien.

The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any time in the case of a revolving credit or similar facility shall be the total amount of funds borrowed and then outstanding. The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date shall be (a) the accreted value thereof in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount and (b) the principal amount of Indebtedness, or liquidation preference thereof, in the case of any other Indebtedness. Indebtedness shall be calculated without giving effect to the effects of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 815-Derivatives and Hedging and related pronouncements to the extent such effects would otherwise increase or decrease an amount of Indebtedness for any purpose under this Indenture as a result of accounting for any embedded derivatives created by the terms of such Indebtedness.

Notwithstanding the above provisions, in no event shall the following constitute Indebtedness:

 

  (i)

contingent Obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice, other than Guarantees or other assumptions of Indebtedness;

 

  (ii)

Cash Management Obligations or obligations characterized as “settlement obligations” on the Issuer’s consolidated balance sheet;

 

  (iii)

any lease, concession or license of property (or Guarantee thereof) which would be considered an operating lease under GAAP (without giving effect to FASB 842), Sale and Leaseback Transactions or any prepayments of deposits received from clients or customers in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice;

 

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  (iv)

obligations under any license, permit or other approval (or Guarantees given in respect of such obligations) incurred prior to the Issue Date or in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice;

 

  (v)

in connection with the purchase by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary of any business, any deferred or prepaid revenue, post-closing payment adjustments to which the seller may become entitled to the extent such payment is determined by a final closing balance sheet or such payment depends on the performance of such business after the closing; provided, however, that, at the time of closing, the amount of any such payment is not determinable and, to the extent such payment thereafter becomes fixed and determined, the amount is paid in a timely manner;

 

  (vi)

for the avoidance of doubt, any obligations in respect of workers’ compensation claims, early retirement or termination obligations, pension fund obligations or contributions or similar claims, obligations or contributions or social security or wage Taxes;

 

  (vii)

obligations under or in respect of Qualified Securitization Financings or Receivables Facilities;

 

  (viii)

Indebtedness of any Parent Entity appearing on the balance sheet of the Issuer solely by reason of push down accounting under GAAP;

 

  (ix)

Capital Stock;

 

  (x)

the pledge of the Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary to secure Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary; or

 

  (xi)

amounts owed to dissenting stockholders (including in connection with, or as a result of, exercise of dissenters’ or appraisal rights and the settlement of any claims or action (whether actual, contingent or potential)), pursuant to or in connection with a consolidation, amalgamation, merger or transfer of assets that complies with Section 4.1(a).

Intercreditor Agreement” means (i) the Intercreditor Agreement among the Notes Collateral Agent, the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent, and the other parties from time to time party thereto, to be entered into on the Issue Date in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with this Indenture, (ii) any replacement or other intercreditor agreement that contains terms not materially less favorable, taken as a whole, to Holders of Notes than the intercreditor agreement referred to in clause (i) (as determined by the Issuer in good faith) or (iii) another intercreditor agreement the terms of which are consistent with market terms governing security arrangements for the sharing of liens on a pari passu basis at the time such intercreditor agreement is proposed to be established in light of the type of Indebtedness to be secured by such liens (as determined by the Issuer in good faith).

Investment Grade Ratings” means a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody’s (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof) or BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof) or if no rating of Moody’s or S&P then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any other Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization.

Investment Grade Status” means any time at which the ratings of the Notes by either Moody’s (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof) or S&P (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof), or if no rating of Moody’s or S&P then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any other Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization, are Investment Grade Ratings.

Investments” means, with respect to any Person, all direct or indirect investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the forms of loans or other extensions of credit (including Guarantees or other obligations), advances or capital contributions (excluding commission, travel and similar advances to officers, directors, consultants, managers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities, together with all items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. If the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests

 

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of any direct or indirect Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer, the Issuer, as the case may be, will be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of the Issuer’s Investments in such Subsidiary that were not sold or disposed of in an amount determined as provided in Section 3.3. The acquisition by the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer of a Person that holds an Investment in a third Person will be deemed to be an Investment by the Issuer or such Subsidiary as applicable in such third Person in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the Investments held by the acquired Person in such third Person in an amount determined as provided in Section 3.3. Except as otherwise provided in this Indenture, the amount of an Investment shall be the original cost of such Investment (and will be determined at the time the Investment is made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value) minus the amount of any portion of such Investment that has been repaid to the investor in cash as a repayment of principal or a return of capital, and of any cash payments actually received by such investor representing interest, dividends or other distributions in respect of such Investment (to the extent the amounts deducted do not, in the aggregate, exceed the original cost of such Investment plus the costs of additions thereto).

Issue Date” means July 21, 2021.

Issuer” means the party named as such in the preamble to this Indenture and its successors and not any of its Subsidiaries.

Junior Lien Obligations” means any Indebtedness or other Obligations permitted to be incurred under this Indenture that is secured by Liens on the Collateral that rank junior to the Liens securing the First-Priority Obligations and is governed by an Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement.

Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, and any lease in the nature thereof.

Limited Condition Transaction” means (1) any Investment or acquisition (whether by merger, amalgamation, consolidation or other business combination or the acquisition of Capital Stock or otherwise and which may include, for the avoidance of doubt, a transaction that may constitute a Change of Control), whose consummation is not conditioned on the availability of, or on obtaining, third party financing, (2) any redemption, repurchase, defeasance, satisfaction and discharge or repayment of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock requiring irrevocable notice in advance of such redemption, repurchase, defeasance, satisfaction and discharge or repayment, (3) any Restricted Payment requiring irrevocable notice in advance thereof and (4) any asset sale or a disposition excluded from the definition of “Asset Sale.

Long Derivative Instrument” means a Derivative Instrument (i) the value of which generally increases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally decrease, with positive changes to the Performance References and/or (ii) the value of which generally decreases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally increase, with negative changes to the Performance References.

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or any of its successors or assigns.

Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization” means a nationally recognized statistical rating organization within the meaning of Rule 436 under the Securities Act.

Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person, the net income or loss of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends.

Net Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds received by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale (including, without limitation, any cash received in respect of or upon the sale or other disposition of any Designated Non-cash Consideration received in any Asset Sale and any cash payments received by way of deferred payment of

 

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principal pursuant to a note or installment receivable or otherwise, but only as and when received, but excluding the assumption by the acquiring person of Indebtedness relating to the disposed assets or other consideration received in any other non-cash form), net of:

 

  (1)

the direct costs relating to such Asset Sale and the sale or disposition of such non-cash consideration, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales or brokerage commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Sale,

 

  (2)

taxes paid or payable as a result of the Asset Sale, including any such taxes paid or payable by the stockholders of the Issuer, in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements,

 

  (3)

amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness secured by a Lien on the asset or assets that were the subject of such Asset Sale,

 

  (4)

any reserve for adjustment in respect of the sale price or indemnification obligations of such asset or assets established in accordance with GAAP,

 

  (5)

all distributions and other payments required to be made to any Person owning a beneficial interest in assets subject to sale or minority interest Holders in Subsidiaries or joint ventures as a result of such Asset Sale,

 

  (6)

any reserve, established in accordance with GAAP, against any liabilities associated with the assets disposed of in such Asset Sale and retained by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary after such Asset Sale, and

 

  (7)

any portion of the purchase price from an Asset Sale placed in escrow, whether as a reserve for adjustment of the purchase price, for satisfaction of indemnities in respect of such Asset Sale or otherwise in connection with that Asset Sale; provided that upon the termination of that escrow, Net Proceeds will be increased by any portion of funds in the escrow that are released to the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary (subject to any reserves established in respect thereof).

Net Short” means, with respect to a Holder or Beneficial Owner of the Notes, as of a date of determination, either (i) the value of its Short Derivative Instruments exceeds the sum of the (x) value of its Notes plus (y) value of its Long Derivative Instruments as of such date of determination or (ii) it is reasonably expected that such would have been the case were a Failure to Pay or Bankruptcy Credit Event (each as defined in the 2014 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions) to have occurred with respect to the Issuer or any Guarantor immediately prior to such date of determination.

Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Guarantor.

Non-Recourse Debt” means Indebtedness:

 

  (1)

as to which none of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind under undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness, or (b) is directly or indirectly liable as a guarantor or otherwise; and

 

  (2)

as to which the lenders have been notified in writing that they will not have any recourse to the stock or assets of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

provided that Non-Recourse Debt shall include Indebtedness of an Unrestricted Subsidiary which is secured by the Capital Stock of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, notwithstanding the limitations set forth above.

Note Guarantees” means the Guarantees of the Initial Notes and any Additional Notes by the Guarantors.

Notes Collateral Agent” means Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as the collateral agent for the holders of the Obligations under this Indenture and Notes Collateral Documents, and any successor pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents.

Notes Collateral Documents” means, to the extent applicable, the security agreements, Intercreditor Agreement, intellectual property security agreements, mortgages, pledge agreements, collateral assignments, and related agreements (including financing statements under the UCC of the relevant states), and each other agreement, instrument or other document

 

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entered into in favor of the Notes Collateral Agent, each as amended, supplemented, restated, renewed, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, to secure any obligations under the Notes Documents or under which rights or remedies with respect to any such Lien securing the Notes are governed.

Notes Documents” means the collective reference to this Indenture, the Notes (including any Additional Notes) issued pursuant thereto, the Note Guarantees and the Notes Collateral Documents, as amended, supplemented, restated, renewed, refunded, replaced, restructured, repaid, refinanced or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, from time to time.

Obligations” means any principal, interest (including Post-Petition Interest and fees accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Issuer or any Guarantor whether or not a claim for Post-Petition Interest or fees is allowed in such proceedings), penalties, fees, expenses, indemnifications, reimbursements (including reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances), damages and other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any Indebtedness.

Offering Memorandum” means the Issuer’s offering memorandum, dated July 14, 2021, pursuant to which the Initial Notes were offered to potential purchasers.

Officer” means, with respect to the Issuer or any other obligor upon the Notes, the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, any Vice President (whether or not designated by a number or numbers or word or words added before or after the title “Vice President”), the Controller, the Treasurer or the Secretary (a) of such Person or (b) if such Person is owned or managed by a single entity, of such entity (or any other individual designated as an “Officer” for the purposes of this Indenture by the Board of Directors).

Officer’s Certificate” means, with respect to the Issuer or any other obligor upon the Notes, a certificate signed by one Officer of such Person.

Opinion of Counsel” means a written opinion from legal counsel who is acceptable to the Trustee, which counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Issuer.

Parent Entity” means any direct or indirect parent of the Issuer.

Performance References” has the meaning set forth for such term in the definition of Derivative Instrument.

Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction” means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Issuer’s Common Stock purchased by the Issuer in connection with the issuance of any convertible Indebtedness.

Permitted Business” means the lines of business engaged in by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries on the Issue Date and any business related, ancillary, complementary or incidental, or necessary or appropriate for activities described above (including any reasonably related extensions or expansions thereof).

Permitted Collateral Liens” means:

 

  (1)

(a) any Lien on the Collateral to secure First-Priority Obligations or Junior Lien Obligations, or (b) any Lien on the Collateral that is a statutory Lien arising by operation of law; and

 

  (2)

any Permitted Lien described in clauses (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (26), (27), (29), (30), (31), (32) and (33) of the definition of “Permitted Liens.”

Permitted Investments” means:

 

  (1)

any Investment in the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

 

  (2)

any Investment in (w) cash and Cash Equivalents, (x) accounts receivable created or acquired in the ordinary course of business and payable or dischargeable in accordance with customary terms, (y) negotiable instruments held for collection in the ordinary course of business and (z) lease, utility or other similar deposits in the ordinary course of business;

 

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  (3)

any Investment by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer in a Person, if as a result of such Investment:

 

  (a)

such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

 

  (b)

such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer; or

 

  (c)

or any Investment held by such Person at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer, provided that such Investment is not incurred in contemplation of such event;

 

  (4)

any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale (or a transaction excluded from the definition thereof) that was made pursuant to and in compliance with the covenant described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales”;

 

  (5)

any acquisition of assets or Capital Stock solely in exchange for or out of the net proceeds of the issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Issuer and only to the extent that the Cumulative Credit is not increased thereby;

 

  (6)

any Investments received in settlement, satisfaction, compromise or resolution of:

 

  (a)

obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer; or

 

  (b)

judgments, foreclosure of Liens, settlement of Indebtedness, litigation, arbitration or other disputes with Persons who are not Affiliates;

 

  (7)

Investments represented by Hedging Obligations;

 

  (8)

loans or advances to officers, directors, consultants, managers and employees made in the ordinary course of business of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Issuer in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5.0 million at any one time outstanding;

 

  (9)

repurchases of the Notes (including the Note Guarantees);

 

  (10)

guarantees of indebtedness of the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary permitted under Section 3.2 and performance guarantees in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (11)

any Investment made in connection with the purchase price adjustments, contingent purchase price payments or other earn-out obligations paid in connection with any Investment otherwise permitted under this Indenture;

 

  (12)

Investments consisting of (i) purchases and acquisitions of inventory, supplies, materials and equipment or licenses, (ii) pledges or deposits with respect to leases or utilities provided to third parties, (iii) loans and advances to officers, directors and employees for business related travel expenses, moving expenses and other similar expenses, (iv) extensions of trade credit or advances to customers or suppliers in the ordinary course of business that are, in conformity with GAAP and endorsements for collection or deposit, in any case, in the ordinary course of business and otherwise in accordance with this Indenture, (v) loans and advances of payroll payments or other compensation to present or former officers, directors, consultants, managers and employees of any Parent Entity (to the extent such payments or other compensation relate to services provided to such

 

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  Parent Entity (but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the portion of any such amount, if any, attributable to the ownership or operations of any Subsidiary of any Parent Entity other than the Issuer, the Restricted Subsidiaries and/or their Subsidiaries)), the Issuer and/or any Subsidiary of the Issuer in the ordinary course of business, (vi) Investments consisting of the licensing of intellectual property pursuant to joint marketing arrangements with other Persons entered into in the ordinary course of business, (vii) guarantees of obligations of suppliers, customers, franchisees and licensees of the Issuer and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, in the ordinary course of business, (viii) Investments in the ordinary course of business consisting of endorsements for collection or deposit and customary trade arrangements with customers, (ix) Investments in Subsidiaries of the Issuer in connection with internal reorganizations and/or restructurings and activities related to tax planning, (x) Investments made in joint ventures as required by, or made pursuant to, customary buy/sell arrangements between the joint venture parties set forth in joint venture agreements and similar binding arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business, and (xi) unfunded pension fund and other employee benefit plan obligations and liabilities to the extent that the same are permitted to remain unfunded under applicable law;

 

  (13)

purchases of inventory, supplies and materials in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (14)

other Investments in any Person having an aggregate Fair Market Value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (14) that are at the time outstanding, not to exceed, at the time of determination, the greater of (x) $25.0 million and (y) 10.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

 

  (15)

any guarantees of operating leases or of other obligations of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that do not constitute Indebtedness entered into in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (16)

any Investments existing on, or made pursuant to binding commitments existing on, the Issue Date and any Investment consisting of an extension, modification, replacement or renewal of any such Investment existing on, or made pursuant to a binding commitment existing on, the Issue Date, but only to the extent not involving additional advances, contributions or other Investments of cash or other assets or other increases thereof other than (a) pursuant to the terms of such Investment or binding commitment, as the case may be as in effect on the Issue Date (or as subsequently amended or otherwise modified in a manner not disadvantageous to the Holders of the Notes in any material respect) or (b) as otherwise permitted by this Indenture;

 

  (17)

Investments in a Parent Entity, the Issuer, any Restricted Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary and/or any joint venture in connection with intercompany cash management arrangements and related activities in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (18)

additional Investments, in an amount equal to the Available Excluded Contribution Amount at such time;

 

  (19)

additional Investments; provided that, after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis, the Total Leverage Ratio of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries shall be equal to or less than 3.75 to 1.00;

 

  (20)

(i) Investments arising in connection with a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility and (ii) distributions or payments of Securitization Fees and purchases of Securitization Assets or Receivables Assets in connection with a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility; and

 

  (21)

Investments in (x) any Similar Business or any Person engaged in a Similar Business, (y) any Unrestricted Subsidiary and (z) any joint ventures and similar entities, in the aggregate at any one time outstanding not to exceed, at the time of determination, the greater of $60.0 million and 25.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available.

 

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Permitted Liens” means:

 

  (1)

Liens on assets of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries securing Indebtedness and other Obligations that were incurred pursuant to clause (1) of the definition of Permitted Debt and/or securing Hedging Obligations related thereto and/or securing Obligations with respect to Cash Management Obligations and Rate Management Obligations;

 

  (2)

Liens in favor of the Issuer or the Guarantors;

 

  (3)

Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer; provided that such Liens do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person merged into or consolidated with the Issuer or the Subsidiary;

 

  (4)

Liens on property (including Capital Stock) existing at the time of acquisition of the property, or the acquisition of the Person owning such property, by the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer (including, without limitation, Liens securing Acquired Debt); provided that such Liens do not extend to any assets other than those subject to such acquisition;

 

  (5)

Liens to secure the performance of statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (6)

purchase money security interests (as defined in Article 9 of the UCC) and other Liens to secure Indebtedness (including Finance Lease Obligations) permitted by clause (3) of the definition of Permitted Debt covering only the property, plant or equipment (including, without limitation, rental equipment purchased as inventory held for sale or lease) purchased in accordance with such clause (3), and assets reasonably related thereto and the proceeds thereof (or in the case of Finance Lease Obligations, acquired with or financed by such Indebtedness);

 

  (7)

Liens in existence, or made pursuant to legally binding written commitments in existence, on the Issue Date (other than Liens permitted under clause (1) above) and replacements thereof encumbering only the assets subject to the Liens being replaced (and securing obligations not exceeding in aggregate amount the obligations secured on the Issue Date by such Liens being replaced);

 

  (8)

Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges, claims or levies that are (i) not yet due or payable or (ii) that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded; provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as is required in conformity with GAAP has been made therefor for any such Liens described in clause (ii);

 

  (9)

Liens imposed by law, such as carriers’, warehousemen’s, landlord’s, mechanics’ Liens and other like Liens, and customary Liens retained by or granted to carriers, landlords and mechanics under the terms of agreements pursuant to which services are rendered or property is leased by such Persons to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, either (a) incurred or arising in the ordinary course of business or (b) for sums not overdue for a period of more than 30 days or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings;

 

  (10)

leases or subleases granted to others that do not materially interfere with the ordinary course of business of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

 

  (11)

survey exceptions, encroachments, set-back lines, encumbrances, deeds, covenants, conditions, use restrictions, easements, reservations of or rights of others affecting title to the property, licenses, rights-of-way, sewers, electric lines, water lines, gas lines, telegraph and telephone lines, storm water, and utility or other similar encumbrances, or building, zoning, land use or other restrictions as to the ownership, use or operation of real property that were not incurred in connection with Indebtedness and that do not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the value of said properties or materially impair their use in the operation of the business of such Person;

 

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  (12)

Liens created for the benefit of (or to secure) the Notes (or the Note Guarantees) issued on the Issue Date;

 

  (13)

Liens to secure any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred under this Indenture that refinances other Indebtedness; provided, however, that:

 

  (a)

the new Lien shall be limited to all or part of the same property and assets that secured or, under the written agreements pursuant to which the original Lien arose, could secure the original Lien (plus improvements and accessions to, such property or proceeds or distributions thereof); and

 

  (b)

the Indebtedness secured by the new Lien is not increased to any amount greater than the sum of (x) the outstanding principal amount, or, if greater, committed amount, of the Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness and (y) an amount necessary to pay any fees and expenses, including premiums, related to such renewal, refunding, refinancing, replacement, defeasance or discharge;

 

  (14)

Liens securing reimbursement obligations with respect to commercial letters of credit which encumber documents and other property relating to such letters of credit and products and proceeds thereof;

 

  (15)

Liens encumbering deposits made to secure obligations arising from statutory, regulatory, contractual or warranty requirements of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including rights of offset and set-off;

 

  (16)

Liens arising from precautionary filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements in connection with operating leases or purchase or consignment of goods;

 

  (17)

Liens in favor of a banking institution arising as a matter of law encumbering deposits (including, without limitation, rights of set-off and credit balances) with respect to deposit accounts (as defined under the Uniform Commercial Code) that are within the general parameters customary to the banking industry;

 

  (18)

judgment Liens incurred as a result of a judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that does not otherwise give rise to an Event of Default under this Indenture, so long as (x) such Liens are adequately bonded and (y) any appropriate legal proceedings which may have been duly initiated for the appeal or review of such judgment shall not have been terminated or the period within which such proceedings may be initiated shall not have expired;

 

  (19)

Liens arising in connection with a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility;

 

  (20)

Liens on Equity Interests deemed to exist in connection with any options, put and call agreements, rights of first refusal and similar rights relating to Investments in Persons that are not Subsidiaries under this Indenture;

 

  (21)

Liens on any assets held by a trustee (i) under any indenture or other debt instrument where the proceeds of the securities issued thereunder are held in escrow pursuant to customary escrow arrangements pending the release thereof and (ii) under any indenture pursuant to customary discharge, redemption or defeasance provisions;

 

  (22)

pledges or deposits made in the ordinary course of business to secure liability insurance carriers and Liens on insurance proceeds or unearned premiums incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with the financing of insurance premiums;

 

  (23)

pledges or deposits under workers’ compensation laws, unemployment insurance laws or similar legislation, or good faith deposits in connection with bids, tenders, contracts (other than for payment of Indebtedness) or leases to which the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer is a party;

 

  (24)

Liens solely on any cash earnest money deposits made by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with any letter of intent or purchase agreement permitted under this Indenture;

 

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  (25)

Liens on and pledges of the assets or Capital Stock of any Unrestricted Subsidiary securing any Indebtedness or other obligations of such Unrestricted Subsidiary;

 

  (26)

Liens relating to pooled deposit or sweep accounts to permit satisfaction of overdraft, cash pooling or similar obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (27)

Liens arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of goods entered into in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (28)

Permitted Collateral Liens, including Liens created under the Notes Collateral Documents;

 

  (29)

Liens incurred by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided that at the time any such Lien is incurred, the obligations secured by such Lien, when added to all other obligations secured by Liens incurred pursuant to this clause (29), shall not exceed, at the time of incurrence of the relevant obligation, the greater of (x) $35.0 million and (y) 15.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

 

  (30)

Liens (a) upon specific items of inventory or other goods and equipment purchased by the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business in favor of the vendors thereof or (b) to secure contractual payments (contingent or otherwise) payable by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to a seller after the consummation of an acquisition of a product, business, license or other asset; provided such Liens secure only such product, business, license or other asset;

 

  (31)

any encumbrance or restriction (including put and call arrangements) with respect to Equity Interests of any joint venture, minority investment or similar arrangement pursuant to any joint venture, shareholder, investor rights or similar agreement;

 

  (32)

Liens on the assets of any Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiary (or the Capital Stock thereof) securing Indebtedness of any Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiary; and

 

  (33)

Liens securing Indebtedness and other Obligations permitted under Section 3.2; provided that with respect to liens securing Indebtedness or other Obligations permitted under this clause secured by the Collateral, at the time of incurrence and after giving pro forma effect thereto, the Total Secured Leverage Ratio would be no greater than 3.75 to 1.00.

Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that Refinances other Indebtedness of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:

 

  (1)

the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount of the Indebtedness extended, renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all penalties, fees, costs and expenses, including premiums and underwriting discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with such Refinancing) plus an amount equal to any unutilized commitment relating to the Indebtedness being refinanced or otherwise then outstanding under a Credit Facility or other financing arrangement being refinanced to the extent the unutilized commitment being refinanced could be drawn in compliance with Section 3.2 immediately prior to such refinancing;

 

  (2)

such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date no earlier than the final maturity date of the Indebtedness being Refinanced or 91 days after the maturity of the Notes, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness being Refinanced or that of the Notes; and

 

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  (3)

if the Indebtedness being Refinanced is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness is subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes on terms at least as favorable to the Holders of Notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being Refinanced.

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock Issuer, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity.

Post-Petition Interest” means any interest or entitlement to fees or expenses or other charges that accrue after the commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether or not allowed or allowable as a claim in any such bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

Qualified Capital Stock” means any Capital Stock that is not Disqualified Stock.

Rate Management Obligations” of a Person means any and all obligations of such Person, whether absolute or contingent and howsoever and whensoever created, arising, evidenced or acquired (including all renewals, extensions and modifications thereof and substitutions therefor), under (i) any and all Rate Management Transactions, (ii) any guaranty of obligations described under clause (i) and (iii) and any and all cancellations, buy backs, reversals, terminations or assignments of any Rate Management Transactions.

Rate Management Transaction” means any transaction (including an agreement with respect thereto) now existing or hereafter entered into by the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries which is a rate swap, basis swap, forward rate transaction, commodity swap, commodity option, equity or equity index swap, equity or equity index option, bond option, interest rate option, foreign exchange transaction, cap transaction, floor transaction, collar transaction, forward transaction, currency swap transaction, cross-currency rate swap transaction, currency option or any other similar transaction (including any option with respect to any of these transactions) or any combination thereof, whether linked to one or more interest rates, foreign currencies, commodity prices, equity prices or other financial measures.

Receivables Assets” means (a) any accounts receivable owed to the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary subject to a Receivables Facility and the proceeds thereof and (b) all collateral securing such accounts receivable, all contracts and contract rights, guarantees or other obligations in respect of such accounts receivable, all records with respect to such accounts receivable and any other assets customarily transferred together with accounts receivable in connection with a non-recourse accounts receivable factoring arrangement.

Receivables Facility” means an arrangement between the Issuer or a Subsidiary and a commercial bank, an asset based lender or other financial institution or an Affiliate thereof pursuant to which (a) the Issuer or such Subsidiary, as applicable, sells (directly or indirectly) to such commercial bank, asset based lender or other financial institution (or such Affiliate) Receivables Assets and (b) the obligations of the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, thereunder are non-recourse (except for Securitization Repurchase Obligations) to the Issuer and such Subsidiary and (c) the financing terms, covenants, termination events and other provisions thereof shall be on market terms (as determined in good faith by the Issuer) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings, and shall include any guaranty in respect of such arrangements.

Refinance” means, in respect of any Indebtedness, to refinance, extend, renew, refund, repay, prepay, purchase, redeem, defease or retire, or to issue other Indebtedness in exchange or replacement for, such Indebtedness, including successively. “Refinanced” and “Refinancing” shall have correlative meanings.

Regulated Bank” means (x) an Approved Commercial Bank that is (i) a U.S. depository institution the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (ii) a corporation organized under section 25A of the U.S. Federal Reserve Act of 1913; (iii) a branch, agency or commercial lending company of a foreign bank operating pursuant to approval by and under the supervision of the Board of Governors under 12 CFR part 211; (iv) a non-U.S. branch of a foreign bank managed and controlled by a U.S. branch referred to in clause (iii); or (v) any other U.S. or non-U.S. depository institution or any branch, agency or similar office thereof supervised by a bank regulatory authority in any jurisdiction or (y) any Affiliate of a Person set forth in clause (x) to the extent that (1) all of the Capital Stock of such Affiliate is directly or indirectly owned by either (I) such Person set forth in clause (x) or (II) a parent entity that also owns, directly or indirectly, all of the Capital Stock of such Person set forth in clause (x) and (2) such Affiliate is a securities broker or dealer registered with the SEC under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.

 

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Regulation S” means Regulation S under the Securities Act, or any successor thereto.

Replacement Assets” means, on any date, property or assets of a nature or type or that are used or useful in a Permitted Business (or an Investment in a Permitted Business), which shall include the controlling or majority equity interest in any Person engaged in a Permitted Business.

Restricted Investment” means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.

Restricted Note” means a Note required to bear the restrictive legend set forth in Section 2.1(d).

Restricted Subsidiary” of a Person means any direct or indirect Subsidiary of the referent Person that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

Rule 144A” means Rule 144A under the Securities Act, or any successor thereto.

S&P” means Standard & Poor’s Investors Ratings Services or any of its successors or assigns.

Screened Affiliate” means any Affiliate of a Holder (i) that makes investment decisions independently from such Holder and any other Affiliate of such Holder that is not a Screened Affiliate, (ii) that has in place customary information screens between it and such Holder and any other Affiliate of such Holder that is not a Screened Affiliate and such screens prohibit the sharing of information with respect to the Issuer or its Subsidiaries, (iii) whose investment policies are not directed by such Holder or any other Affiliate of such Holder that is acting in concert with such Holder in connection with its investment in the Notes, and (iv) whose investment decisions are not influenced by the investment decisions of such Holder or any other Affiliate of such Holder that is acting in concert with such Holders in connection with its investment in the Notes.

SEC” means U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Securitization Asset” means (a) any accounts receivable, mortgage receivables, loan receivables, royalty, franchise fee, license fee, patent or other revenue streams and other rights to payment or related assets and the proceeds thereof and (b) all collateral securing such receivable or asset, all contracts and contract rights, guarantees or other obligations in respect of such receivable or asset, lockbox accounts and records with respect to such account or asset and any other assets customarily transferred (or in respect of which security interests are customarily granted) together with accounts or assets in connection with a securitization, factoring or receivable sale transaction.

Securitization Facility” means any of one or more securitization, financing, factoring or sales transactions, as amended, supplemented, modified, extended, renewed, restated or refunded from time to time, pursuant to which the Issuer or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries sells, transfers, pledges or otherwise conveys any Securitization Assets (whether now existing or arising in the future) to a Securitization Subsidiary or any other Person.

Securitization Fees” means distributions or payments made directly or by means of discounts with respect to any Securitization Asset or Receivables Asset or participation interest therein issued or sold in connection with, and other fees, expenses and charges (including commissions, yield, interest expense and fees and expenses of legal counsel) paid in connection with, any Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility.

Securitization Repurchase Obligation” means any obligation of a seller of Securitization Assets or Receivables Assets in a Qualified Securitization Financing or a Receivables Facility to repurchase or otherwise make payments with respect to Securitization Assets arising as a result of a breach of a representation, warranty or covenant or otherwise, including as a result of a receivable or portion thereof becoming subject to any asserted defense, dispute, offset or counterclaim of any kind as a result of any action taken by, any failure to take action by or any other event relating to the seller.

 

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Securitization Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Issuer in each case formed for the purpose of and that solely engages in one or more Qualified Securitization Financings or Receivables Facilities and other activities reasonably related thereto or another Person formed for this purpose.

Security Agreement” means the Security Agreement to be entered into on the Issue Date in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D among the Issuer, the Grantors and the Notes Collateral Agent, as amended or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents.

Senior Indebtedness” means with respect to any Person, Indebtedness of such Person, and all obligations of such Person under the Notes, any Credit Facility or any other Indebtedness, whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter incurred, including accrued and unpaid interest, if any; provided, however, that Senior Indebtedness shall not include:

 

  (1)

any obligation of such Person to any Subsidiary or Affiliate of such Person;

 

  (2)

any liability for Federal, state, local or other taxes owed or owing by such Person;

 

  (3)

any accounts payable or other liability to trade creditors arising in the ordinary course of business (including guarantees thereof or instruments evidencing such liabilities); or

 

  (4)

any Subordinated Indebtedness.

Short Derivative Instrument” means a Derivative Instrument (i) the value of which generally decreases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally increase, with positive changes to the Performance References and/or (ii) the value of which generally increases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally decrease, with negative changes to the Performance References.

Significant Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is a “significant subsidiary” as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Regulation is in effect on the date hereof.

Similar Business” means (i) the global funds transfer and payment services business conducted by the Issuer and its Subsidiaries, (ii) any other business described under the heading “Business” in the Issuer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and (iii) any business that is similar, reasonably related, incidental, complementary or ancillary thereto or any reasonable extension thereof or that would not be material to the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole. For the avoidance of doubt, any Person that invests in or owns Capital Stock or Indebtedness of another Person that is engaged in a Similar Business shall be deemed to be engaged in a Similar Business.

Standard Securitization Undertakings” means representations, warranties, covenants, guarantees and indemnities entered into by the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer which the Issuer has determined in good faith to be customary in a Securitization Facility or Receivables Facility, including those relating to the servicing of the assets of a Securitization Subsidiary, it being understood that any Securitization Repurchase Obligation shall be deemed to be a Standard Securitization Undertaking or, in the case of a Receivables Facility, a non-credit related recourse accounts receivable factoring arrangement.

Stated Maturity” means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which the payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the documentation governing such Indebtedness, and will not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.

Subordinated Indebtedness” means, with respect to a Person, any Indebtedness of such Person (whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter incurred) which is subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Notes or a Note Guarantee of such person, as the case may be, pursuant to a written agreement to that effect executed by the Holder of such Subordinated Indebtedness. No Indebtedness shall be deemed to be subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness solely by virtue of being unsecured or secured by a lower priority Lien or by virtue of the fact that the Holders of such Indebtedness have entered into intercreditor agreements or other arrangements giving one or more of such Holders priority over the other Holders in the collateral held by them.

 

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Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person:

 

  (1)

any corporation, association, or other business entity (other than a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time of determination owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof;

 

  (2)

any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity of which:

 

  (a)

more than 50% of the capital accounts, distribution rights, total equity and voting interests or general or limited partnership interests, as applicable, are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership interests or otherwise; and

 

  (b)

such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls such entity; or

 

  (3)

at the election of the Issuer, any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity of which such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls such entity.

Total Leverage Ratio” means with respect to any Person, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (1) the aggregate principal amount of Consolidated Debt of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries (determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP), net of cash and Cash Equivalents of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, to (2) Consolidated EBITDA of such Person measured for the period of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters ending prior to the date of such determination for which internal consolidated financial statements of such Person are available, in each case with such pro forma adjustments giving effect to such Indebtedness, acquisition, Investment or other transaction, as applicable, since the start of such four quarter period and as are consistent with the pro forma adjustments set forth in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.”

Total Secured Leverage Ratio” means with respect to any Person, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (1) the aggregate principal amount of Consolidated Debt secured by a Lien on the Collateral as of such date of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries (determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP), net of cash and Cash Equivalents of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, to (2) Consolidated EBITDA of such Person measured for the period of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters ending prior to the date of such determination for which internal consolidated financial statements of such Person are available, in each case with such pro forma adjustments giving effect to such Indebtedness, acquisition, Investment or other transaction, as applicable, since the start of such four quarter period and as are consistent with the pro forma adjustments set forth in the definition of “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.”

Transactions” means, collectively, (i) the execution and delivery of this Indenture and related documentation, the issuance of the Initial Notes and the use of the proceeds thereof, (ii) the closing of the Credit Agreement (including the initial borrowings thereunder and the use of the proceeds thereof), (iii) the application of the use of proceeds therefrom, in each case together with the payment of associated fees, commissions and expenses.

Treasury Rate” means, as of any date of determination, the weekly average rounded to the nearest 1/100th of a percentage point (for the most recently completed week for which such information is available as of the date that is two Business Days prior to the Redemption Date (or in the case of a satisfaction and discharge, as of the date that redemption funds are deposited with the Trustee)) of the yield to maturity at the time of computation of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 as of the applicable day during such week (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source for similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the Redemption Date to August 1, 2023; provided, however, that if the period from the Redemption Date to August 1, 2023, is not equal to the constant maturity of a United States Treasury security for which such yield is given, the Treasury Rate will be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such yields are given, except that if the period from the Redemption Date to August 1, 2023, is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actively traded United States Treasury

 

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securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used. In each case, the Issuer or its agent shall obtain the Treasury Rate. The Issuer will (i) calculate the Treasury Rate on the second Business Day preceding the applicable Redemption Date (or in the case of a satisfaction and discharge, as of the date that redemption funds are deposited with the Trustee) and (ii) prior to such Redemption Date file with the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the Applicable Premium and Treasury Rate and showing the calculation of each in reasonable detail.

“Trust Officer” when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer within the corporate trust office of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee), including any vice president, assistant vice president, assistant secretary, assistant treasurer, trust officer or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers who at the time shall be such officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject, and who, in each case, shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture.

UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statute) as in effect from time to time in the State of New York; provided, however, that at any time, if by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the perfection or priority of a collateral agent’s security interest in any item or portion of the collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York, the term “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, at such time, in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection or priority and for purposes of definitions relating to such provisions.

Unrestricted Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Issuer (and any Subsidiary of such Subsidiary) that is designated by the Issuer as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to an Officer’s Certificate, but only to the extent that such Subsidiary:

 

  (1)

has no Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt; or

 

  (2)

has not guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than through the pledge of Equity Interests in such Unrestricted Subsidiary).

Voting Stock” of any specified Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.

Weighted Average Life to Maturity” means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing:

 

  (1)

the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of the Indebtedness, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by

 

  (2)

the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.

Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiary” means a Domestic Subsidiary of the Issuer, all of the Capital Stock of which is owned by the Issuer or a Guarantor.

 

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SECTION 1.2.    Other Definitions.

 

Term

   Defined in Section

Additional Notes

   Recitals

Additional Restricted Notes

   2.1(b)

Advance Offer

   3.5(d)

Advance Portion

   3.5(d)

Affiliate Transaction

   3.8

Agent Members

   2.1(e)

Alternate Offer

   3.9

Alternate Offer Price

   3.9

Asset Sale Offer

   3.5(b)(1)

Authenticating Agent

   2.2(c)

Change of Control Offer

   3.9(a)

Change of Control Payment

   3.9(a)

Change of Control Payment Date

   3.9(a)(2)

Clearstream

   2.1(b)

Covenant Defeasance

   8.3

Cumulative Credit

   3.3(a)(3)

Defaulted Interest

   2.15

Directing Holder

   6.1(a)

Euroclear

   2.1(b)

Event of Default

   6.1(a)

Excess Proceeds

   3.5(d)

Global Notes

   2.1(b)

Guaranteed Obligations

   10.1

Increased Amount

   3.6

Incurrence-Based Amounts

   3.2(a)

Initial Default

   6.1(a)

Initial Notes

   Recitals

Issuer Order

   2.2(b)

Legal Defeasance

   8.2

Legal Holiday

   13.6

Noteholder Direction

   6.1(f)

Notes Register

   2.3

Notice of Default

   7.2(f)

Other Guarantee

   10.2(b)(5)

Payment Default

   6.1(a)(5)(i)

Permanent Regulation S Global Note

   2.1(b)

Permitted Debt

   3.2(b)

Position Representation

   6.1(f)

Ratio Indebtedness

   3.2(a)

Redemption Date

   5.7(a)

Registrar

   2.3

Regulation S Global Note

   2.1(b)

Regulation S Notes

   2.1(b)

Related Person

   12.7(b)

Reporting Default

   6.1(b)

Restricted Payment

   3.3(a)

Restricted Period

   2.1(b)

Reversion Date

   3.16

Rule 144A Global Note

   2.1(b)

Rule 144A Notes

   2.1(b)

Second Commitment

   3.5(b)(5)

Special Interest Payment Date

   2.15(a)

Special Record Date

   2.15(a)

Surviving Entity

   4.1(a)(1)

Suspended Covenants

   3.16

Suspension Period

   3.16

Temporary Regulation S Global Note

   2.1(b)

 

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SECTION 1.3.    Rules of Construction.

(a)    Unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)    a term has the meaning assigned to it;

(2)    an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;

(3)    “or” is not exclusive;

(4)    “including” means including without limitation;

(5)    words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular;

(6)    “will” shall be interpreted to express a command;

(7)    the principal amount of any non-interest bearing or other discount security at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Issuer dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP;

(8)    the principal amount of any preferred stock shall be (i) the maximum liquidation value of such preferred stock or (ii) the maximum mandatory redemption or mandatory repurchase price with respect to such preferred stock, whichever is greater;

(9)    all amounts expressed in this Indenture or in any of the Notes in terms of money refer to the lawful currency of the United States of America;

(10)    the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other subdivision;

(11)    except as otherwise stated, (a) references herein to Articles, Sections and Exhibit mean the Articles and Sections of and Exhibits to this Indenture and (b) each reference herein to a particular Article or Section includes the Sections, subsections and paragraphs subsidiary thereto; and

(12)    unless otherwise specifically indicated, the term “consolidated” with respect to any Person refers to such Person consolidated with its Restricted Subsidiaries, and excludes from such consolidation any Unrestricted Subsidiary as if such Unrestricted Subsidiary were not an Affiliate of such Person.

(b)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on any ratio based exceptions, thresholds and baskets, such ratio(s) shall be calculated with respect to such incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other exceptions, thresholds or baskets (other than ratio based baskets) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, each Lien incurred and each other transaction undertaken will be deemed to have been incurred, issued or taken first, to the extent available, pursuant to the relevant ratio based test.

(c)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on any ratio based exceptions, thresholds and baskets, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Indebtedness under any revolving facility or letter of credit facility (1) immediately prior to or in connection therewith or (2) used to finance working capital needs of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries.

 

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ARTICLE II

THE NOTES

SECTION 2.1.    Form, Dating and Terms.

(a)    The aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited. The Initial Notes issued on the date hereof will be in an aggregate principal amount of $415,000,000. In addition, the Issuer may issue, from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, Additional Notes (as provided herein). Furthermore, Notes may be authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer, exchange or in lieu of, other Notes pursuant to Sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.11, 2.13, 5.6 or 9.5, in connection with an Asset Sale Offer pursuant to Section 3.5 or in connection with a Change of Control Offer pursuant to Section 3.9.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Issuer may not issue any Additional Notes, unless such issuance is in compliance with Section 3.2.

With respect to any Additional Notes, the Issuer shall set forth in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, the following information:

 

  (A)

the aggregate principal amount of such Additional Notes to be authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture;

 

  (B)

the issue price and the issue date of such Additional Notes, including the date from which interest shall accrue; and

 

  (C)

whether such Additional Notes shall be Restricted Notes.

In authenticating and delivering Additional Notes, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive and shall be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the Opinion of Counsel and Officer’s Certificate required by Section 13.2, an Opinion of Counsel as to the due authorization, execution, delivery, validity and enforceability of such Additional Notes.

The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes shall be considered collectively as a single class for all purposes of this Indenture, provided that any Additional Notes will not be issued with the same CUSIP, ISIN or other identifying number as the Initial Notes unless such Additional Notes are fungible with the Initial Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Holders of the Initial Notes and the Additional Notes will vote and consent together on all matters to which such Holders are entitled to vote or consent as one class, and none of the Holders of the Initial Notes or the Additional Notes shall have the right to vote or consent as a separate class on any matter to which such Holders are entitled to vote or consent.

(b)    The Initial Notes and any Additional Notes (if issued as Restricted Notes) (the “Additional Restricted Notes”) will be resold initially only to (A) Persons they reasonably believe to be QIBs in reliance on Rule 144A and (B) Non-U.S. Persons in reliance on Regulation S. Such Initial Notes and Additional Restricted Notes may thereafter be transferred to, among others, persons reasonably believed to be QIBs and purchasers in reliance on Regulation S in each case, in accordance with the procedure described herein. Additional Notes offered after the date hereof may be offered and sold by the Issuer from time to time in accordance with applicable law.

Initial Notes and Additional Restricted Notes offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be QIBs in the United States of America in reliance on Rule 144A (the “Rule 144A Notes”) shall be issued in the form of a permanent global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Indenture, including appropriate legends as set forth in Section 2.1(d) (the “Rule 144A Global Note”), deposited with the Trustee, as custodian for DTC, duly executed by the Issuer and authenticated by the Trustee as hereinafter provided. The Rule 144A Global Note may be represented by more than one certificate if so required by DTC’s rules regarding the maximum principal amount to be represented by a single certificate. The aggregate principal amount of the Rule 144A Global Note may from time to time be increased or decreased by adjustments made on the records of the Trustee, as custodian for DTC or its nominee, as hereinafter provided.

 

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Initial Notes and any Additional Restricted Notes offered and sold to non-U.S. Persons outside the United States of America (the “Regulation S Notes”) in reliance on Regulation S initially may, if required by law as determined by the Issuer, be represented by temporary global notes in registered, global form without interest coupons (each, a “Temporary Regulation S Global Note”). Each Temporary Regulation S Global Note will be exchangeable for a single permanent note in registered, global form (each a “Permanent Regulation S Global Note” and, together with the Temporary Regulation S Global Notes, a “Regulation S Global Note”) after the expiration the “distribution compliance period” (as defined in Regulation S). Each Regulation S Global Note will be deposited upon issuance with, or on behalf of, the Trustee as custodian for DTC in the manner described in this Article II. Through and including the period ending 40 days after the commencement of the offering of the Notes (the “Restricted Period”), beneficial interests in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note may only be held through Euroclear and Clearstream (as indirect participants in DTC). Within a reasonable time period after the expiration of the Restricted Period, the Temporary Regulation S Global Note will be exchanged for the Permanent Regulation S Global Note upon delivery by the holder of the beneficial interest in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note to DTC of certification of compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Notes and pursuant to Regulation S as provided in this Indenture and compliance with DTC’s procedures.

Investors may hold their interests in the Regulation S Global Note through organizations other than Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. (“Euroclear”) or Clearstream Banking, S.A. (“Clearstream”) that are participants in DTC’s system or directly through Euroclear or Clearstream, if they are participants in such systems, or indirectly through organizations which are participants in such systems. If such interests are held through Euroclear or Clearstream, Euroclear and Clearstream will hold such interests in the applicable Regulation S Global Note on behalf of their participants through customers’ securities accounts in their respective names on the books of their respective depositaries. Such depositaries, in turn, will hold such interests in the applicable Regulation S Global Note in customers’ securities accounts in the depositaries’ names on the books of DTC.

The Regulation S Global Note may be represented by more than one certificate if so required by DTC’s rules regarding the maximum principal amount to be represented by a single certificate. The aggregate principal amount of the Regulation S Global Note may from time to time be increased or decreased by adjustments made on the records of the Trustee, as custodian for DTC or its nominee, as hereinafter provided.

The Rule 144A Global Note and the Regulation S Global Note are sometimes collectively herein referred to as the “Global Notes.”

The principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Notes shall be payable at the office or agency of the Paying Agent designated by the Issuer maintained for such purpose (which shall initially be the office of the Trustee maintained for such purpose), or at such other office or agency of the Issuer as may be maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.3; provided, however, that, at the option of the Paying Agent, each installment of interest may be paid by (i) check mailed to addresses of the Persons entitled thereto as such addresses shall appear on the Notes Register or (ii) wire transfer to an account located in the United States maintained by the payee, subject to the last sentence of this paragraph. Payments in respect of Notes represented by a Global Note (including principal, premium, if any, and interest) will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by DTC. Payments in respect of Notes represented by Definitive Notes (including principal, premium, if any, and interest) held by a Holder of at least $5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes represented by Definitive Notes will be made in accordance with the Notes Register, or by wire transfer to a Dollar account maintained by the payee with a bank in the United States if such Holder elects payment by wire transfer by giving written notice to the Trustee or the Paying Agent to such effect designating such account together with such information as may be reasonably required by the Trustee or Paying Agent no later than 15 days immediately preceding the relevant due date for payment (or such other date as the Trustee or Paying Agent, as applicable, may accept in its discretion).

The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage, in addition to those set forth on Exhibit A and in Section 2.1(d). The Issuer shall approve any notation, endorsement or legend on the Notes. Each Note shall be dated the date of its authentication. The terms of the Notes set forth in Exhibit A are part of the terms of this Indenture and, to the extent applicable, the Issuer, the Guarantors and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to be bound by such terms.

(c)    Denominations. The Notes shall be issuable only in fully registered form in minimum denominations of $2,000 principal amount and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

(d)    Restrictive and Global Note Legends.

 

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(1)Unless and until (a) an Initial Note or an Additional Note issued as a Restricted Note is sold under an effective registration statement or (b) the Issuer and the Trustee receive an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to the Issuer to the effect that neither such legend nor the related restrictions on transfer are required in order to maintain compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act, the Rule 144A Global Note and the Regulation S Global Note shall each bear the following legend on the face thereof:

“THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN, AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE REOFFERED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM, OR NOT SUBJECT TO, SUCH REGISTRATION. THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES ON ITS OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ANY INVESTOR ACCOUNT FOR WHICH IT HAS PURCHASED SECURITIES, TO OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER SUCH SECURITY, PRIOR TO THE DATE (THE “RESALE RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE”) THAT IS [IN THE CASE OF RULE 144A NOTES: ONE YEAR] [IN THE CASE OF REGULATION S NOTES: 40 DAYS] AFTER THE LATER OF THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE HEREOF OR OF ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES AND THE LAST DATE ON WHICH THE COMPANY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF THE COMPANY WAS THE OWNER OF THIS SECURITY (OR ANY PREDECESSOR OF SUCH SECURITY), ONLY (A) TO THE COMPANY, (B) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (D) PURSUANT TO OFFERS AND SALES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE U.S. WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (E) TO AN INSTITUTIONAL “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 501(a)(1), (2), (3) OR (7) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT IS ACQUIRING THE SECURITY FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF ANOTHER SUCH INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR, IN EACH CASE IN A MINIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE SECURITIES OF $250,000, FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR OFFER OR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION IN VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (F) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO THE COMPANY’S AND THE TRUSTEE’S RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSES (D), (E) OR (F) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATION AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO EACH OF THEM. THIS LEGEND SHALL BE REMOVED UPON THE REQUEST OF THE HOLDER AFTER THE RESALE RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE. [IN THE CASE OF REGULATION S NOTES: BY ITS ACQUISITION HEREOF, THE HOLDER HEREOF REPRESENTS THAT IT IS NOT A U.S. PERSON NOR IS IT PURCHASING FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A U.S. PERSON AND IS ACQUIRING THIS SECURITY IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.]”

(2)    Global Notes shall bear the following legend (or such other legend as the DTC shall specify):

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), NEW YORK, NEW YORK, TO THE ISSUER OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO., OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC) ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF DTC OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.

 

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(e)    Book-Entry Provisions. (i) This Section 2.1(e) shall apply only to Global Notes deposited with the Trustee, as custodian for DTC, and for which the applicable procedures of DTC shall govern.

(1)    Each Global Note initially shall (x) be registered in the name of DTC or the nominee of DTC, (y) be delivered to the Notes Custodian for DTC and (z) bear legends as set forth in Section 2.1(d)(2). Transfers of a Global Note (but not a beneficial interest therein) will be limited to transfers thereof in whole, but not in part, to DTC, its successors or its respective nominees, except as set forth in Section 2.1(e)(4) and 2.1(f). If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in another Global Note, the Notes Custodian will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of the Global Note being transferred or exchanged equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) record a like increase in the principal amount of the other Global Note. Any beneficial interest in one Global Note that is transferred to a Person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in another Global Note, or exchanged for an interest in another Global Note, will, upon transfer or exchange, cease to be an interest in such Global Note and become an interest in the other Global Note and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer and exchange restrictions, if any, and other procedures applicable to beneficial interests in such other Global Note for as long as it remains such an interest.

(2)    Members of, or participants in, DTC (“Agent Members”) shall have no rights under this Indenture with respect to any Global Note held on their behalf by DTC or by the Notes Custodian as the custodian of DTC or under such Global Note, and DTC may be treated by the Issuer, the Trustee and any agent of the Issuer or the Trustee as the absolute owner of such Global Note for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent the Issuer, the Trustee or any agent of the Issuer or the Trustee from giving effect to any written certification, proxy or other authorization furnished by DTC or impair, as between DTC and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices of DTC governing the exercise of the rights of a holder of a beneficial interest in any Global Note.

(3)    In connection with any transfer of a portion of the beneficial interest in a Global Note pursuant to Section 2.1(f)(A) to beneficial owners who are required to hold Definitive Notes, the Notes Custodian shall reflect on its books and records the date and a decrease in the principal amount of such Global Note in an amount equal to the principal amount of the beneficial interest in the Global Note to be transferred, and the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery, one or more Definitive Notes of like tenor and amount.

(4)    In connection with the transfer of an entire Global Note to beneficial owners pursuant to Section 2.1(f)(A), such Global Note shall be deemed to be surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation, and the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery, to each beneficial owner identified by DTC in exchange for its beneficial interest in such Global Note, an equal aggregate principal amount of Definitive Notes of authorized denominations.

(5)    The registered Holder of a Global Note may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any person, including Agent Members and persons that may hold interests through Agent Members, to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Indenture or the Notes.

(6)    Any Holder of a Global Note shall, by acceptance of such Global Note, agree that transfers of beneficial interests in such Global Note may be effected only through a book-entry system maintained by (i) the Holder of such Global Note (or its agent) or (ii) any holder of a beneficial interest in such Global Note, and that ownership of a beneficial interest in such Global Note shall be required to be reflected in a book entry.

(f)    Definitive Notes. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in Global Notes will not be entitled to receive Definitive Notes. Definitive Notes shall be transferred to all beneficial owners in exchange for their beneficial interests in a Global Note if (A) DTC notifies the Issuer that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for such Global Note or DTC ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, at a time when DTC is required to be so registered in order to act as depositary, and in each case a successor depositary is not appointed by the Issuer within 90 days of such notice, (B) the Issuer in its sole discretion executes and deliver to the Trustee and Registrar an Officer’s Certificate stating that such Global Note shall be so exchangeable or (C) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Registrar has received a written request from DTC. In the event of the occurrence of any of the events specified in the second preceding sentence or in clause (A), (A) or (A) of the preceding sentence, the Issuer shall promptly make available to the Registrar a reasonable supply of Definitive Notes. In addition, any Note transferred to an affiliate (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) of the Issuer or evidencing a Note that has been acquired by an affiliate in a transaction or series of transactions not involving any public

 

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offering must, until one year after the last date on which either the Issuer or any affiliate of the Issuer was an owner of the Note, be in the form of a Definitive Note and bear the legend regarding transfer restrictions in Section 2.1(d). If required to do so pursuant to any applicable law or regulation, beneficial owners may also obtain Definitive Notes in exchange for their beneficial interests in a Global Note upon written request in accordance with DTC’s and the Registrar’s procedures.

(1)    Any Definitive Note delivered in exchange for an interest in a Global Note pursuant to Section 2.1(e) shall, except as otherwise provided by Section 2.6(d), bear the applicable legend regarding transfer restrictions applicable to the Global Note set forth in Section 2.1(d).

(2)    If a Definitive Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in a Global Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel such Definitive Note, (y) record an increase in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (z) in the event that such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Definitive Note, the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery, to the transferring Holder a new Definitive Note representing the principal amount not so transferred.

(3)    If a Definitive Note is transferred or exchanged for another Definitive Note, (x) the Trustee will cancel the Definitive Note being transferred or exchanged, (y) the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery, one or more new Definitive Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the Holder of the canceled Definitive Note (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name of such transferee or Holder, as applicable, and (z) if such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Definitive Note, the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery to the Holder thereof, one or more Definitive Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Definitive Notes, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.

(4)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture, in no event shall a Definitive Note be delivered upon exchange or transfer of a beneficial interest in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note prior to the end of the Restricted Period.

SECTION 2.2.    Execution and Authentication. One Officer of the Issuer shall sign the Notes for the Issuer by manual, facsimile, PDF or other electronic signature. If the Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note, the Note shall be valid nevertheless.

(a)    A Note shall not be valid until an authorized officer of the Trustee manually authenticates the Note. The signature of the Trustee on a Note shall be conclusive evidence that such Note has been duly and validly authenticated and issued under this Indenture. A Note shall be dated the date of its authentication.

(b)    At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery: (1) Initial Notes for original issue on the Issue Date in an aggregate principal amount of $415,000,000, and (2) subject to the terms of this Indenture, Additional Notes for original issue in an unlimited principal amount, in each case upon a written order of the Issuer signed by one Officer (the “Issuer Order”). Such Issuer Order shall specify whether the Notes will be in the form of Definitive Notes or Global Notes, the amount of the Notes to be authenticated, the date on which the original issue of Notes is to be authenticated, the Holder of the Notes and whether the Notes are to be Initial Notes or Additional Notes.

(c)    The Trustee may appoint an agent (the “Authenticating Agent”) reasonably acceptable to the Issuer to authenticate the Notes. Any such appointment shall be evidenced by an instrument signed by a Trust Officer, a copy of which shall be furnished to the Issuer. Unless limited by the terms of such appointment, any such Authenticating Agent may authenticate Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by the Authenticating Agent. An Authenticating Agent has the same rights as any Registrar, Paying Agent or agent for service of notices and demands.

(d)    In case any of the Issuer or any Guarantor, pursuant to Article IV or Section 10.2, as applicable, shall be consolidated or merged with or into any other Person or shall convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of its properties and

 

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assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, and the successor Person resulting from such consolidation, or surviving such merger, or into which the Issuer or any Guarantor shall have been merged, or the Person which shall have received a conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition as aforesaid, shall have executed an indenture supplemental hereto with the Trustee pursuant to Article IV, any of the Notes authenticated or delivered prior to such consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition may (but shall not be required), from time to time, at the request of the successor Person, be exchanged for other Notes executed in the name of the successor Person with such changes in phraseology and form as may be appropriate to reflect such successor Person, but otherwise in substance of like tenor as the Notes surrendered for such exchange and of like principal amount; and the Trustee, upon receipt of the Issuer Order of the successor Person, shall authenticate and make available for delivery Notes as specified in such order for the purpose of such exchange. If Notes shall at any time be authenticated and delivered in any new name of a successor Person pursuant to this Section 2.2 in exchange or substitution for or upon registration of transfer of any Notes, such successor Person, at the option of the Holders but without expense to them, shall provide for the exchange of all Notes at the time outstanding for Notes authenticated and delivered in such new name.

SECTION 2.3.    Registrar and Paying Agent. The Issuer shall maintain an office or agency where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange (the “Registrar”) and an office or agency where Notes may be presented for payment. The Registrar shall keep a register of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange (the “Notes Register”). The Issuer may have one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term “Paying Agent” includes any additional paying agent and the term “Registrar” includes any co-registrar.

The Issuer shall enter into an appropriate agency agreement with any Registrar or Paying Agent not a party to this Indenture. The agreement shall implement the provisions of this Indenture that relate to such agent. The Issuer shall notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of each such agent. If the Issuer fails to maintain a Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall act as such and shall be entitled to appropriate compensation therefor pursuant to Section 7.7. The Issuer or any Guarantor may act as Paying Agent, Registrar or transfer agent.

The Issuer initially appoints DTC to act as Depositary with respect to the Global Notes. The Issuer initially appoints the Trustee as Registrar and Paying Agent for the Notes. The Issuer may change any Registrar or Paying Agent without prior notice to the Holders, but upon written notice to such Registrar or Paying Agent and to the Trustee; provided, however, that no such removal shall become effective until (i) acceptance of any appointment by a successor as evidenced by an appropriate agreement entered into by the Issuer and such successor Registrar or Paying Agent, as the case may be, and delivered to the Trustee and the passage of any waiting or notice periods required by DTC procedures or (ii) written notification to the Trustee that the Trustee shall serve as Registrar or Paying Agent until the appointment of a successor in accordance with clause (i) above. The Registrar or Paying Agent may resign at any time upon written notice to the Issuer and the Trustee.

SECTION 2.4.    Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust. By no later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date on which any principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note is due and payable, the Issuer shall deposit with the Paying Agent a sum sufficient in immediately available funds to pay such principal, premium or interest when due. The Issuer shall require each Paying Agent (other than the Trustee) to agree in writing that such Paying Agent shall hold in trust for the benefit of Holders and the Trustee all money held by such Paying Agent for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Notes (whether such assets have been distributed to it by the Issuer or other obligors on the Notes), shall notify the Trustee in writing of any default by the Issuer or any Guarantor in making any such payment and shall during the continuance of any default by the Issuer (or any other obligor upon the Notes) in the making of any payment in respect of the Notes, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith deliver to the Trustee all sums held in trust by such Paying Agent for payment in respect of the Notes together with a full accounting thereof. If the Issuer or a Subsidiary of the Issuer acts as Paying Agent, it shall segregate the money held by it as Paying Agent and hold it as a separate trust fund. The Issuer at any time may require a Paying Agent (other than the Trustee) to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds or assets disbursed by such Paying Agent. Upon complying with this Section 2.4, the Paying Agent (if other than the Issuer or a Subsidiary of the Issuer) shall have no further liability for the money delivered to the Trustee. Upon any bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding with respect to the Issuer, the Trustee shall serve as Paying Agent for the Notes.

SECTION 2.5.    Holder Lists. The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of Holders. If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Issuer, on its own behalf and on behalf of each of the Guarantors, shall furnish or cause the Registrar to furnish to the Trustee, in writing at least five (5) Business Days before each interest payment date and at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of Holders.

 

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SECTION 2.6.    Transfer and Exchange.

(a)    A Holder may transfer a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) to another Person or exchange a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) for another Note or Notes of any authorized denomination by presenting to the Registrar a written request therefor stating the name of the proposed transferee or requesting such an exchange, accompanied by any certification, opinion or other document required by this Section 2.6. The Registrar will promptly register any transfer or exchange that meets the requirements of this Section 2.6 by noting the same in the Notes Register maintained by the Registrar for the purpose, and no transfer or exchange will be effective until it is registered in such Notes Register. The transfer or exchange of any Note (or a beneficial interest therein) may only be made in accordance with this Section 2.6 and Section 2.1(e) and 2.1(f), as applicable, and, in the case of a Global Note (or a beneficial interest therein), the applicable rules and procedures of DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream. The Registrar shall refuse to register any requested transfer or exchange that does not comply with this paragraph.

(b)    Transfers of Rule 144A Notes. The following provisions shall apply with respect to any proposed registration of transfer of a Rule 144A Note prior to the date that is one year after the later of the date of its original issue or the date of any issuance of Additional Notes and the last date on which the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer was the owner of such Notes (or any predecessor thereto):

(1)    a registration of transfer of a Rule 144A Note or a beneficial interest therein to a QIB shall be made upon the representation of the transferee in the form as set forth on the reverse of the Note that it is purchasing for its own account or an account with respect to which it exercises sole investment discretion and that it and any such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A, and is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information regarding the Issuer as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon its foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A; provided that no such written representation or other written certification shall be required in connection with the transfer of a beneficial interest in the Rule 144A Global Note to a transferee in the form of a beneficial interest in that Rule 144A Global Note in accordance with this Indenture and the applicable procedures of DTC; and

(2)    a registration of transfer of a Rule 144A Note or a beneficial interest therein to a Non-U.S. Person shall be made upon receipt by the Registrar or its agent of a certificate substantially in the form set forth in Section 2.9 from the proposed transferee and the delivery of an Opinion of Counsel, certification and/or other information satisfactory to the Issuer.

(3)    A registration of transfer of a Rule 144A Note or a beneficial interest therein to an Institutional Accredited Investor shall be made upon receipt by the Registrar or its agent of a certificate substantially in the form set forth in Section 2.10 from the proposed transferee and the delivery of an Opinion of Counsel, certification and/or other information satisfactory to the Issuer.

(c)    Transfers of Regulation S Notes.

(1)    During the Restricted Period, a Regulation S Note or a beneficial interest therein may be transferred to a person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in the Rule 144A Global Note only if such transfer is made pursuant to Rule 144A and the transferor first delivers to the Trustee a certificate substantially in the form set forth in Section 2.9 that such transfer is being made to a person who the transferor reasonably believes is a QIB in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A or otherwise in accordance with the transfer restrictions described under “Transfer Restrictions” in the Offering Memorandum and in accordance with all applicable securities laws of the states of the United States and other jurisdictions; and

(2)    Prior to the exchange of any beneficial interest in a Temporary Regulation S Global Note for a beneficial interest in a Permanent Regulation S Global Note, (x) the holder of the beneficial interest in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note must provide Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, with a certificate satisfying the requirements of Regulation S and (y) Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, must provide to the Trustee (or the paying agent if other than the Trustee) a certificate satisfying the requirements of Regulation S.

 

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After the expiration of the Restricted Period, interests in the Regulation S Note may be transferred in accordance with applicable law without requiring the certification set forth in Section 2.9 or any additional certification.

(d)    Restricted Notes Legend. Upon the transfer, exchange or replacement of Notes not bearing a Restricted Notes Legend, the Registrar shall deliver Notes that do not bear a Restricted Notes Legend. Upon the transfer, exchange or replacement of Notes bearing a Restricted Notes Legend, the Registrar shall deliver only Notes that bear a Restricted Notes Legend unless (1) an Initial Note is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement, (2) Initial Notes are being exchanged for Notes that do not bear the Restricted Notes Legend in accordance with Section 2.6(e) or (3) there is delivered to the Registrar an Opinion of Counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer to the effect that neither such legend nor the related restrictions on transfer are required in order to maintain compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act. Any Additional Notes sold in a registered offering shall not be required to bear the Restricted Notes Legend.

(e)    [Reserved].

(f)    Retention of Written Communications. The Registrar shall retain copies of all letters, notices and other written communications received pursuant to Section 2.1 or this Section 2.6 in accordance with applicable law and the Registrar’s customary procedures. The Issuer shall have the right to inspect and make copies of all such letters, notices or other written communications, at the Issuer’s expense, at any reasonable time upon the giving of reasonable prior written notice to the Registrar.

(g)    Obligations with Respect to Transfers and Exchanges of Notes. To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Issuer shall, subject to the other terms and conditions of this Article II, execute and the Trustee shall authenticate Definitive Notes and Global Notes at the Issuer’s and the Registrar’s written request.

No service charge shall be made to a Holder for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the Issuer may require the Holder to pay a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax assessments or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than any such transfer taxes, assessments or similar governmental charges payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.11, 2.13, 3.5, 5.6 or 9.5).

The Issuer (and the Registrar) shall not be required to register the transfer of or exchange of any Note (A) for a period beginning (1) fifteen (15) calendar days before the mailing (or electronic delivery) of a notice of an offer to repurchase or redeem Notes and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing (or electronic delivery) or (2) fifteen (15) calendar days before an interest payment date and ending on such interest payment date or (B) called for redemption, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part.

Prior to the due presentation for registration of transfer of any Note, the Issuer, the Trustee, the Paying Agent or the Registrar may deem and treat the person in whose name a Note is registered as the owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of, premium, if any, and (subject to paragraph 2 of the form of Notes attached hereto as Exhibit A) interest on such Note and for all other purposes whatsoever, including without limitation the transfer or exchange of such Note, whether or not such Note is overdue, and none of the Issuer, the Trustee, the Paying Agent or the Registrar shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Any Definitive Note delivered in exchange for an interest in a Global Note pursuant to Section 2.1(f) shall, except as otherwise provided by Section 2.6(d), bear the applicable legend regarding transfer restrictions applicable to the Definitive Note set forth in Section 2.1(d).

All Notes issued upon any transfer or exchange pursuant to the terms of this Indenture shall evidence the same debt and shall be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as the Notes surrendered upon such transfer or exchange.

(h)    No Obligation of the Trustee. (1) The Trustee shall have no responsibility or obligation to any beneficial owner of a Global Note, a member of, or a participant in, DTC or other Person with respect to the accuracy of the records of DTC or its nominee or of any participant or member thereof, with respect to any ownership interest in the Notes or with respect to the delivery to any participant, member, beneficial owner or other Person (other than DTC) of any notice (including any notice of redemption or purchase) or the payment of any amount or delivery of any Notes (or other security or property) under or with respect to such Notes. All notices and communications to be given to the Holders and all payments to be made to Holders in respect of the Notes shall be given or made only to or upon the order of the registered Holders (which shall be DTC or its nominee

 

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in the case of a Global Note). The rights of beneficial owners in any Global Note shall be exercised only through DTC subject to the applicable rules and procedures of DTC. The Trustee may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon information furnished by DTC with respect to its members, participants and any beneficial owners.

Neither the Registrar nor the Trustee shall have any obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law with respect to any transfer of any interest in any Note (including any transfers between or among DTC participants, members or beneficial owners in any Global Note) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Indenture, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof. Neither the Trustee nor any of its agents shall have any responsibility for any actions taken or not taken by DTC.

The transferor of any Note shall provide or cause to be provided to the Trustee all information necessary to allow the Trustee to comply with any applicable tax reporting obligations, including without limitation any cost basis reporting obligations under Section 6045 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trustee may rely on information provided to it and shall have no responsibility to verify or ensure the accuracy of such information. In connection with any proposed exchange of a Note that is not a Global Note for a Global Note, the Issuer or the Depositary shall be required to provide or cause to be provided to the Trustee all information necessary to allow the Trustee to comply with any applicable tax reporting obligations, including without limitation any cost basis reporting obligations under Section 6045 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trustee may rely on information provided to it and shall have no responsibility to verify or ensure the accuracy of such information.

SECTION 2.7.    [Reserved].

SECTION 2.8.    [Reserved].

SECTION 2.9.    Form of Certificate to be Delivered in Connection with Transfers Pursuant to Regulation S.

[Date]

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood St., 15th Floor

Dallas, Texas

Attention: General Counsel

and

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee

Corporate Trust – DAPS REORG

600 Fourth Street South, 7th Floor

MAC N9300-070

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Facsimile:

Email:

 

Re:

MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Issuer”)

5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with our proposed sale of $[        ] aggregate principal amount of the Notes, we confirm that such sale has been effected pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation S (“Regulation S”) under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and, accordingly, we represent that:

 

  (a)

the offer of the Notes was not made to a person in the United States;

 

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  (b)

either (i) at the time the buy order was originated, the transferee was outside the United States or we and any person acting on our behalf reasonably believed that the transferee was outside the United States or (ii) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated off-shore securities market and neither we nor any person acting on our behalf knows that the transaction has been pre-arranged with a buyer in the United States;

 

  (c)

no directed selling efforts have been made in the United States in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(a)(2) or Rule 904(a)(2) of Regulation S, as applicable; and

 

  (d)

the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

In addition, if the sale is made during a restricted period and the provisions of Rule 903(b)(2), Rule 903(b)(3) or Rule 904(b)(1) of Regulation S are applicable thereto, we confirm that such sale has been made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Rule 903(b)(2), Rule 903(b)(3) or Rule 904(b)(1), as the case may be.

We also hereby certify that we [are][are not] an Affiliate of the Issuer and, to our knowledge, the transferee of the Notes [is][is not] an Affiliate of the Issuer.

The Trustee and the Issuer are entitled to conclusively rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby. Terms used in this certificate and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in Regulation S.

 

Very truly yours,
[Name of Transferor]
By:  

 

  Authorized Signature

SECTION 2.10.    Form of Certificate for Transfer to Institutional Accredited Investor.

[Date]

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood St., 15th Floor

Dallas, Texas

Attention: General Counsel

and

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee

Corporate Trust – DAPS REORG

600 Fourth Street South, 7th Floor

MAC N9300-070

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Facsimile:

Email:

 

  Re:

MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Issuer”)

 

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5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with our proposed sale of $[        ] aggregate principal amount of the Notes, we confirm that such sale has been effected to an Institutional Accredited Investor and pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) other than Rule 144A, Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904, and the Transferor hereby certifies, and, accordingly, we represent that:

1.    We understand that any subsequent transfer of the Notes or any interest therein is subject to certain restrictions and conditions set forth in this Indenture and the undersigned agrees to be bound by, and not to resell, pledge or otherwise transfer the Notes or any interest therein except in compliance with, such restrictions and conditions and the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

2.    We understand that the offer and sale of the Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, and that the Notes and any interest therein may not be offered or sold except as permitted in the following sentence. We agree, on our own behalf and on behalf of any accounts for which we are acting as hereinafter stated, that if we should sell the Notes or any interest therein, prior to the expiration of the holding period applicable to sales of the Notes under Rule 144 of the Securities Act, we will do so only (A) to the Issuers or any subsidiary thereof, (B) in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act to a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined therein), (C) to an institutional “accredited investor” (as defined below) that, prior to such transfer, furnishes (or has furnished on its behalf by a U.S. broker-dealer) to you and to the Issuer a signed letter substantially in the form of this letter and an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Issuer to the effect that such transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act, (D) outside the United States in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (E) pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, (F) in accordance with another exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act (and based upon an opinion of counsel acceptable to the Issuers) or (G) pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and we further agree to provide to any person purchasing the Definitive Note or beneficial interest in a Global Note from us in a transaction meeting the requirements of clauses (A) through (A) of this paragraph a notice advising such purchaser that resales thereof are restricted as stated herein.

3.    We understand that, on any proposed resale of the Notes or beneficial interest therein, we will be required to furnish to you and the Issuer such certifications, legal opinions and other information as you and the Issuers may reasonably require to confirm that the proposed sale complies with the foregoing restrictions. We further understand that the Notes purchased by us will bear a legend to the foregoing effect.

4.    We are an institutional “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3), (7), (9), (12) or (13) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) and have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of our investment in the Notes, and we and any accounts for which we are acting are each able to bear the economic risk of our or its investment.

5.    We are acquiring the Notes or beneficial interest therein purchased by us for our own account or for one or more accounts (each of which is an institutional “accredited investor”) as to each of which we exercise sole investment discretion.

We also hereby certify that we [are][are not] an Affiliate of the Issuer and, to our knowledge, the transferee of the Notes [is][is not] an Affiliate of the Issuer.

The Trustee and the Issuer are entitled to conclusively rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby. Terms used in this certificate and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in Regulation S.

 

Very truly yours,
[Name of Transferor]
By:  

 

  Authorized Signature

 

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SECTION 2.11.    Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Notes. If a mutilated Note is surrendered to the Registrar or if the Holder of a Note claims that the Note has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Issuer shall issue and the Trustee shall authenticate a replacement Note if the requirements of Section 8-405 of the UCC are met, such that the Holder (a) satisfies the Issuer and the Trustee that such Note has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken within a reasonable time after such Holder has notice of such loss, destruction or wrongful taking and the Registrar has not registered a transfer prior to receiving such notification, (b) makes such request to the Issuer and the Trustee in writing prior to the Note being acquired by a protected purchaser as defined in Section 8-303 of the UCC (a “protected purchaser”), (c) satisfies any other reasonable requirements of the Trustee and (d) provides an indemnity bond, as more fully described below; provided, however, if after the delivery of such replacement Note, a protected purchaser of the Note for which such replacement Note was issued presents for payment or registration such replaced Note, the Trustee and/or the Issuer shall be entitled to recover such replacement Note from the Person to whom it was issued and delivered or any Person taking therefrom, except a protected purchaser, and shall be entitled to recover upon the security or indemnity provided therefor to the extent of any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by the Issuer or the Trustee in connection therewith. Such Holder shall furnish an indemnity bond sufficient in the judgment of the (i) Trustee to protect the Trustee and (ii) the Issuer to protect the Issuer, the Trustee, the Paying Agent and the Registrar, from any loss which any of them may suffer if a Note is replaced, and, in the absence of notice to the Issuer, any Guarantor or the Trustee that such Note has been acquired by a protected purchaser, the Issuer shall execute, and upon receipt of an Issuer Order, the Trustee shall authenticate and make available for delivery, in exchange for any such mutilated Note or in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen Note, a new Note of like tenor and principal amount, bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

In case any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Note has become or is about to become due and payable, the Issuer in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Note, pay such Note.

Upon the issuance of any new Note under this Section 2.11, the Issuer may require that such Holder pay a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of counsel and of the Trustee) in connection therewith.

Subject to the proviso in the initial paragraph of this Section 2.11, every new Note issued pursuant to this Section 2.11, in lieu of any mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Note shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Issuer, any Guarantor (if applicable) and any other obligor upon the Notes, whether or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Note shall be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Notes duly issued hereunder.

The provisions of this Section 2.11 are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes.

SECTION 2.12.    Outstanding Notes. Notes outstanding at any time are all Notes authenticated by the Trustee except for those cancelled by it, those delivered to it for cancellation, those paid pursuant to Section 2.11 and those described in this Section 2.12 as not outstanding. A Note does not cease to be outstanding in the event the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuer holds the Note; provided, however, that (i) for purposes of determining which are outstanding for consent or voting purposes hereunder, the provisions of Section 13.4 shall apply and (ii) in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in making a determination whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of outstanding Notes are present at a meeting of Holders of Notes for quorum purposes or have consented to or voted in favor of any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver, amendment or modification hereunder, or relying upon any such quorum, consent or vote, only Notes which a Trust Officer of the Trustee actually knows to be held by the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuer shall not be considered outstanding.

If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.11 (other than a mutilated Note surrendered for replacement), it ceases to be outstanding unless the Trustee and the Issuer receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser. A mutilated Note ceases to be outstanding upon surrender of such Note and replacement pursuant to Section 2.11.

If the Paying Agent segregates and holds in trust, in accordance with this Indenture, on a Redemption Date or maturity date, money sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and accrued interest payable on that date with respect to the Notes (or portions thereof) to be redeemed or maturing, as the case may be, and the Paying Agent is not prohibited from paying such money to the Holders on that date pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, then on and after that date such Notes (or portions thereof) cease to be outstanding and interest on them ceases to accrue.

 

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SECTION 2.13.    Temporary Notes. In the event that Definitive Notes are to be issued under the terms of this Indenture, until such Definitive Notes are ready for delivery, the Issuer may prepare and upon receipt of an Issuer Order, the Trustee shall authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes shall be substantially in the form, and shall carry all rights, of Definitive Notes but may have variations that the Issuer considers appropriate for temporary Notes. Without unreasonable delay, the Issuer shall prepare and upon receipt of an Issuer Order, the Trustee shall authenticate Definitive Notes. After the preparation of Definitive Notes, the temporary Notes shall be exchangeable for Definitive Notes upon surrender of the temporary Notes at any office or agency maintained by the Issuer for that purpose and such exchange shall be without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any one or more temporary Notes, the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Issuer Order, authenticate and make available for delivery in exchange therefor, one or more Definitive Notes representing an equal principal amount of Notes. Until so exchanged, the Holder of temporary Notes shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as a Holder of Definitive Notes.

SECTION 2.14.    Cancellation. The Issuer at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and the Paying Agent shall forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee and no one else shall cancel all Notes surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation and dispose of such Notes in accordance with its internal policies and customary procedures (subject to the record retention requirements of the Exchange Act and the Trustee). If the Issuer or any Guarantor acquires any of the Notes, such acquisition shall not operate as a redemption or satisfaction of the Indebtedness represented by such Notes unless and until the same are surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation pursuant to this Section 2.14. The Issuer may not issue new Notes to replace Notes it has paid or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for any reason other than in connection with a transfer or exchange.

At such time as all beneficial interests in a Global Note have either been exchanged for Definitive Notes, transferred, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, such Global Note shall be returned by DTC to the Trustee for cancellation or retained and canceled by the Trustee. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Note is exchanged for Definitive Notes, transferred in exchange for an interest in another Global Note, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, the principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note shall be reduced and an adjustment shall be made on the books and records of the Trustee (if it is then the Notes Custodian for such Global Note) with respect to such Global Note, by the Trustee or the Notes Custodian, to reflect such reduction.

SECTION 2.15.    Payment of Interest; Defaulted Interest. Interest on any Note which is payable, and is punctually paid or duly provided for, on any interest payment date shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note (or one or more Predecessor Notes) is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such payment at the office or agency of the Issuer maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.3.

Any interest on any Note which is payable, but is not paid when the same becomes due and payable and such nonpayment continues for a period of 30 days shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on the regular record date, and such defaulted interest and (to the extent lawful) interest on such defaulted interest at the rate borne by the Notes (such defaulted interest and interest thereon herein collectively called “Defaulted Interest”) shall be paid by the Issuer, at its election, as provided in clause (a) or (b) below:

(a)    The Issuer may elect to make payment of any Defaulted Interest to the Persons in whose names the Notes (or their respective predecessor Notes) are registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date (as defined below) for the payment of such Defaulted Interest, which shall be fixed in the following manner. The Issuer shall notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date (not less than 30 days after such notice) of the proposed payment (the “Special Interest Payment Date”), and at the same time the Issuer shall deposit with the Trustee an amount of money equal to the aggregate amount proposed to be paid in respect of such Defaulted Interest or shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for such deposit prior to the date of the proposed payment, such money when deposited to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such Defaulted Interest as in this Section 2.15(a). Thereupon the Issuer shall fix a record date (the “Special Record Date”) for the payment of such Defaulted Interest, which date shall be not more than twenty (20) calendar days and not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the Special Interest Payment Date and not less than ten (10) calendar days after the receipt by the Trustee of the notice of the proposed payment. The Issuer shall promptly notify the Trustee in writing of such Special Record Date, and in the name and at the expense of the Issuer, the Trustee shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date and Special Interest Payment Date therefor to

 

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be given in the manner provided for in Section 13.1, not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to such Special Record Date. Notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date and Special Interest Payment Date therefor having been so given, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid on the Special Interest Payment Date to the Persons in whose names the Notes (or their respective Predecessor Notes) are registered at the close of business on such Special Record Date and shall no longer be payable pursuant to the provisions in Section 2.15(b). The Trustee will have no duty whatsoever to determine whether any Defaulted Interest is payable or the amount thereof.

(b)    The Issuer may make payment of any Defaulted Interest in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Notes may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, if, after written notice given by the Issuer to the Trustee of the proposed payment pursuant to this Section 2.15(b), such manner of payment shall be deemed practicable by the Trustee.

Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.15, each Note delivered under this Indenture upon registration of, transfer of or in exchange for or in lieu of any other Note shall carry the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Note.

SECTION 2.16.    CUSIP and ISIN Numbers. The Issuer in issuing the Notes may use “CUSIP” and “ISIN” numbers and, if so, the Trustee shall use “CUSIP” and “ISIN” numbers in notices of redemption or purchase as a convenience to Holders; provided, however, that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of a redemption or purchase and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers printed on the Notes, and any such redemption or purchase shall not be affected by any defect in or omission of such CUSIP and ISIN numbers. The Issuer shall promptly notify the Trustee in writing of any change in the CUSIP and ISIN numbers.

ARTICLE III

COVENANTS

SECTION 3.1.    Payment of Notes. The Issuer shall promptly pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes and in this Indenture. Principal, premium, if any, and interest shall be considered paid on the date due if by 11:00 a.m. New York City time on such date the Trustee or the Paying Agent holds in accordance with this Indenture money sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and interest then due and the Trustee or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, is not prohibited from paying such money to the Holders on that date pursuant to the terms of this Indenture.

The Issuer shall pay interest on overdue principal at the rate specified therefor in the Notes, and it shall pay interest on overdue installments of interest at the same rate to the extent lawful.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Indenture, the Issuer may, to the extent it is required to do so by law, deduct or withhold income or other similar taxes imposed by the United States of America from principal or interest payments hereunder.

SECTION 3.2.    Limitation on Indebtedness.

(a)    The Issuer will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively, “incur”) any Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and the Issuer will not issue any Disqualified Stock and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any shares of preferred stock; provided, however, that the Issuer may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue Disqualified Stock and its Restricted Subsidiaries may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue preferred stock, if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Issuer’s most recently ended four full fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available immediately preceding the date on which such additional Indebtedness is incurred or such Disqualified Stock or such preferred stock is issued, as the case may be, would have been at least 2.0 to 1.0, determined on a pro forma basis (including a pro forma application of the net proceeds therefrom), as if the additional Indebtedness had been incurred or the Disqualified Stock or the preferred stock had been issued, as the case may be,

 

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at the beginning of such four-quarter period; provided, further, that the maximum aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness that may be incurred by any Non- Guarantor Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to this paragraph and any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof shall not exceed, at the time of incurrence, the greater of $50.0 million and 20% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available (any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to the provisions described in this paragraph being herein referred to as “Ratio Indebtedness”).

(b)    Section 3.2(a) will not prohibit the incurrence of the following Indebtedness (collectively, “Permitted Debt”):

(1)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness or letters of credit under Credit Facilities or other Indebtedness constituting First-Priority Obligations in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under this clause (1) (with letters of credit being deemed to have a principal amount equal to the maximum potential liability of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries thereunder) not to exceed $700.0 million;

(2)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Existing Indebtedness;

(3)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by Finance Lease Obligations, mortgage financings, industrial revenue bonds, economic development loans and purchase money obligations, in each case, incurred for the purpose of financing (whether prior to or within 270 days after) all or any part of the purchase price or cost of design, development, construction, installation or improvement of property, plant or equipment or other assets used or useful in the business of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (whether through the direct purchase of assets or the Capital Stock of any Person owning such assets and whether such Indebtedness is owed to the seller or Person carrying out such construction or improvement or to any third party) (including any reasonably related fees or expenses incurred in connection with such purchase, design, construction, installation or improvement); provided that the aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (3), shall not exceed, at the time of incurrence, the greater of (x) $35.0 million and (y) 15.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

(4)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was permitted by this Indenture to be incurred under Section 3.2(a) or clauses (2), (3), (4), (12), (14), (16), (17) or (22) of this Section 3.2(b);

(5)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness between the Issuer and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however, that:

(i)    if the Issuer or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness and the payee is not the Issuer or a Guarantor, such Indebtedness must be expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all Obligations then due with respect to the Notes, in the case of the Issuer, or the Note Guarantee, in the case of a Guarantor; and

(ii)    any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and (ii) any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (5);

(6)    the issuance by any of the Issuer’s Restricted Subsidiaries to the Issuer or to any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of shares of preferred stock; provided, however, that:

(i)    any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such preferred stock being held by a Person other than the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer; and

 

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(ii)    any sale or other transfer of any such preferred stock to a Person that is not the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an issuance of such preferred stock by such Restricted Subsidiary that was not permitted by this clause (6);

(7)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations entered into for bona fide hedging purposes (and not for speculative purposes) as determined in good faith by the Issuer;

(8)    the guarantee (a) by the Issuer or any of the Guarantors of Indebtedness of the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer that was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this Section 3.2; provided that if the Indebtedness being guaranteed is subordinated to or pari passu with the Notes, then the Guarantee shall be subordinated or pari passu, as applicable, to the same extent as the Indebtedness guaranteed and (b) by any Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness of another Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiary and that is permitted to be incurred by another provision of this Section 3.2;

(9)    Indebtedness incurred by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business, including without limitation letters of credit in respect of workers’ compensation claims or self-insurance, or other Indebtedness with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers’ compensation claims or self-insurance; provided, however, that either upon the drawing of such letters of credit or the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such obligations are reimbursed within 30 days following such drawing or incurrence or self- insurance;

(10)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness in respect of workers’ compensation claims, health, disability and other types of employee benefits, social security benefits, unemployment and other self-insurance obligations, vehicle, property, casualty or liability insurance or other similar bonds, the financing of insurance premiums in the ordinary course of business, bankers’ acceptances, performance, surety, judgment, appeal, bid and performance bonds, trade contracts and leases, cash management obligations and netting, overdraft protection and other similar facilities or arrangements and completion guarantees in the ordinary course of business;

(11)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness arising from (a) the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds, so long as such Indebtedness is covered within ten Business Days of notification to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of its incurrence and (b) Cash Management Obligations or letters of credit that are cash collateralized;

(12)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness arising from agreements of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price, working capital adjustments, holdback, earn-outs or similar obligations of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in each case, incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of any Restricted Subsidiary, business, property or asset;

(13)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness to the extent the net proceeds thereof are promptly deposited in trust to defease the Notes or to satisfy and discharge this Indenture, in each case in accordance with the terms of this Indenture;

(14)    (x) Indebtedness that constitutes Acquired Debt; or (y) Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary incurred to finance an acquisition, merger, consolidation or amalgamation, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (14); provided that on the date of such acquisition, merger, consolidation or amalgamation after giving pro forma effect thereto as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, the Issuer would either (A) be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 3.2(a) or (B) have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Issuer immediately prior to such acquisition, merger, consolidation or amalgamation;

(15)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness owed on a short-term basis of not longer than 30 days to banks and other financial institutions incurred in the ordinary course of business with such banks or financial institutions in connection with ordinary banking arrangements to manage cash balances of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

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(16)    the incurrence by the Issuer and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the Notes (not including any Additional Notes) issued on the Issue Date and the related Note Guarantees;

(17)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or preferred stock in an aggregate principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (17), not to exceed, at the time of incurrence, the greater of (x) $75.0 million and (y) 30.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

(18)    unfunded pension fund and other employee benefit plan obligations and liabilities incurred by the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary and their Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;

(19)    Indebtedness consisting of obligations to make payments to current or former officers, directors, managers, consultants and employees of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries, its estates, spouses or former spouses with respect to the cancellation, purchase or redemption of Equity Interests of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries to the extent such cancellation, purchase or redemption is permitted under clause (5) of Section 3.3(b);

(20)    Indebtedness of Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries consisting of (a) the financing of insurance premiums with the providers of such insurance or their affiliates, (b) take-or-pay obligations contained in supply agreements, in each case, in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice, (c) deferred compensation or equity-based compensation to current or former officers, directors, consultants, advisors or employees thereof, in each case in the ordinary course of business, (d) customer deposits and advance payments received in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice from customers for goods or services purchased in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice and (e) taxes, assessments or governmental charges to the extent such taxes are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been set aside in accordance with GAAP;

(21)    Indebtedness in the form of (a) guarantees of loans and advances to officers, directors, consultants, managers and employees, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5.0 million at any one time outstanding and (b) reimbursements owed to officers, directors, managers, consultants and employees of Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for business expenses in the ordinary course of business of Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(22)    the incurrence by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness equal to 100.0% of the net cash proceeds received by the Issuer since the Issue Date from the issuance or sale of Capital Stock of the Issuer or cash contributed to the capital of the Issuer (in each case, other than proceeds of Disqualified Stock or sales of Capital Stock to the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries); provided, however, that (x) any such net cash proceeds that are so received or contributed shall not increase the amount available for making Restricted Payments to the extent the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries incur Indebtedness in reliance thereon and (y) any net cash proceeds that are so received or contributed shall be excluded for purposes of incurring Indebtedness pursuant to this clause to the extent such net cash proceeds or cash have been applied to make Restricted Payments;

(23)    obligations in respect of (i) statutory obligations, bids, leases, governmental contracts, trade contracts, performance, surety, stay, customs, appeal, performance and/or return of money bonds, completion guarantees and similar obligations not in connection with money borrowed, in each case, provided in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice, including those incurred to secure health, safety and environmental obligations in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice and (ii) letters of credit, bank guarantees, surety bonds, performance bonds or similar instruments to support any of the foregoing;

(24)    Indebtedness in respect of overdraft facilities, employee credit card programs, netting services, automatic clearinghouse arrangements and other cash management and similar arrangements and in respect of incentive, supplier finance or similar programs, in each case, in the ordinary course of business;

 

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(25)    Indebtedness in respect of any bankers’ acceptances, bank guarantees, letters of credit or similar instruments or facilities entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(26)    Indebtedness supported by a letter of credit in a principal amount not to exceed the face amount of such letter of credit;

(27)    guarantee obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business in respect of obligations to or of suppliers, customers, franchisees, lessors, licensees, sublicensees or distribution partners to the extent constituting a Permitted Investment; and

(28)    Indebtedness in respect of any Qualified Securitization Financing or any Receivables Facility.

For purposes of determining compliance with this “Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock” covenant, in the event that an item of proposed Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or preferred stock meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (1) through (28) above, or is entitled to be incurred pursuant to Section 3.2(a), the Issuer will be permitted to classify all or a portion of such item of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or preferred stock on the date of its incurrence, or later reclassify all or any portion of such item of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or preferred stock, in any manner that complies with this Section 3.2, it being understood that any such classification or reclassification will not result in a related classification or reclassification for purposes of the definition of “Permitted Collateral Liens.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement that is outstanding on the Issue Date and authenticated under this Indenture will at all times be deemed to have been incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (1) of the definition of Permitted Debt. The accrual of interest, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest on any Indebtedness in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms, the reclassification of preferred stock as Indebtedness due to a change in accounting principles, and the payment of dividends on Disqualified Stock in the form of additional shares of the same class of Disqualified Stock will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness or an issuance of Disqualified Stock for purposes of this Section 3.2; provided, in each such case, that the amount of any such accrual, accretion or payment is included in Fixed Charges of the Issuer as accrued. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 3.2, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries may incur pursuant to this Section 3.2 shall not be deemed to be exceeded solely as a result of fluctuations in exchange rates or currency values.

For the avoidance of doubt, Indebtedness incurred pursuant to clause (2) of Permitted Debt above shall not be deemed to be an incurrence pursuant to, or reduce availability to incur Indebtedness under, clause (1) of Permitted Debt above. Unless the Issuer otherwise notifies the Trustee pursuant to an Officer’s Certificate, with respect to any Indebtedness incurred or Preferred Stock issued in reliance on a provision of this Section 3.2 that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (any such amounts, including amounts based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Section 3.2 that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 3.2, the Issuer or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary may elect to treat all or any portion of the commitment under any Indebtedness (including with respect to any revolving loan commitment) as being incurred at the time of such commitment, in which case any subsequent incurrence of Indebtedness under such commitment shall not be deemed to be an incurrence at such subsequent time.

This Indenture will not treat (1) unsecured Indebtedness as subordinated or junior to secured Indebtedness merely because it is unsecured or (2) Senior Indebtedness as subordinated or junior to any other Senior Indebtedness merely because it has junior priority with respect to the same collateral. In the case of any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness, when measuring the outstanding amount of such Indebtedness, such amount shall not include the aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid interest, dividends, premiums (including tender premiums), defeasance costs, underwriting discounts, fees, costs and expenses (including original issue discount, upfront fees or similar fees) in connection with such refinancing.

For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the incurrence of Indebtedness, the U.S. dollar equivalent principal amount of Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred (or first committed, in the case of revolving

 

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credit debt); provided that if such Indebtedness is incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge other Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency, and such Refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such Refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount of such Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged (plus accrued interest and premium (including tender premium) thereon, original issue discount on, and underwriting discounts, fees, commissions and expenses incurred in connection with, such refinancing).

The principal amount of any Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge other Indebtedness, if incurred in a different currency from the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate applicable to the currencies in which such respective Indebtedness is denominated that is in effect on the date of such Indebtedness is being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged.

The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will be:

 

  (1)

the accreted value of the Indebtedness, in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount;

 

  (2)

the principal amount of the Indebtedness, in the case of any other Indebtedness;

 

  (3)

in the case of the Guarantee by the specified Person of any indebtedness of any other Person where the amount of the Guarantee is less than the principal amount of such indebtedness, such lesser amount; and

 

  (4)

in respect of Indebtedness of another Person secured by a Lien on the assets of the specified Person, the lesser of:

 

  (a)

the Fair Market Value of such assets at the date of determination; and

 

  (b)

the amount of the Indebtedness of the other Person so secured.

SECTION 3.3.    Limitation on Restricted Payments.

(a)    The Issuer will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly:

(1)    declare or pay any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of the Issuer’s or its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests (including any such payment in connection with any merger, amalgamation or consolidation involving the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect Holders of the Issuer’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests in their capacity as such, except dividends, payments or distributions payable solely in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Issuer and except dividends or distributions payable to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(2)    purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including in connection with any merger, amalgamation or consolidation involving the Issuer) any Equity Interests of the Issuer or any Parent Entity;

(3)    make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase, repurchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value, any Subordinated Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Guarantor (excluding any intercompany Indebtedness between or among the Issuer and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries), except for a payment of interest or a purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Subordinated Indebtedness (and related accrued interest) in anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of such purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement; or

(4)    make any Restricted Investment

 

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(all such payments and other actions set forth in these clauses (1) through (4) above being collectively referred to as “Restricted Payments”), unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment:

 

  (1)

no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted Payment;

 

  (2)

the Issuer would, at the time of such Restricted Payment and after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Restricted Payment had been made at the beginning of the applicable four- quarter period, have been permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 3.2(a); and

 

  (3)

such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries since the Issue Date (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2) through (19) of the next paragraph), is less than the sum, without duplication (the “Cumulative Credit”), of:

 

  (a)

50% of the Consolidated Net Income for the period (taken as one accounting period) (which amount shall not be less than zero) from the beginning of the first day of the fiscal quarter commencing July 1, 2021, to the end of the Issuer’s most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available at the time of such Restricted Payment; plus

 

  (b)

100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds and the Fair Market Value of marketable securities or other property received by the Issuer since the Issue Date as a contribution to its common equity capital or from the issue or sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Issuer or from the issue or sale of convertible or exchangeable Disqualified Stock or convertible or exchangeable debt securities of the Issuer that have been converted into or exchanged for such Equity Interests other than Disqualified Stock (other than Equity Interests (or Disqualified Stock or debt securities) sold to a Subsidiary of the Issuer); plus

 

  (c)

to the extent that any Restricted Investment made by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in any Person after the Issue Date is subsequently sold or otherwise liquidated or repaid (including, without limitation, by repurchase, repayment or redemption of such Restricted Investment by such Person), the aggregate amount of cash and the Fair Market Value of any property or assets received by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary with respect to all such sales, liquidations or repayments (less the cost of disposition, if any); plus

 

  (d)

(i) if any Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Issuer is redesignated as a Restricted Subsidiary, merged or consolidated into the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, the Fair Market Value of the Issuer’s Investment in such Unrestricted Subsidiary as of the date of such redesignation or (ii) if any Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Issuer pays any cash dividends or cash distributions to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, 100% of any such cash dividends or cash distributions made after the Issue Date; plus

 

  (e)

$25.0 million.

(b)    The preceding provisions will not prohibit:

 

  (1)

the payment of any dividend or distribution or the consummation of any irrevocable redemption within 60 days after the date of declaration of the dividend or distribution or the giving of a redemption notice, as the case may be, if at the date of declaration or the giving of a redemption notice, the dividend, distribution or redemption payment would have complied with the provisions of this Indenture;

 

  (2)

the making of any Restricted Payment in exchange for, or within 60 days out of the net cash proceeds of the sale (other than to a Subsidiary of the Issuer) of, Equity Interests of the Issuer (other than Disqualified Stock) or within 60 days from the contribution of common equity capital to the Issuer; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such Restricted Payment will be excluded from clause (3)(b) of the preceding paragraph;

 

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  (3)

(i) the repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of Subordinated Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Guarantor, including premium, if any, and accrued interest, within 60 days with the net cash proceeds from an incurrence of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness or in exchange for Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness or (ii) the repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of Disqualified Stock of the Issuer or preferred stock of any Restricted Subsidiaries of the Issuer within 60 days with the net cash proceeds from an incurrence of Disqualified Stock of the Issuer or preferred stock of any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer or in exchange for Disqualified Stock of the Issuer or preferred stock of any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

 

  (4)

the payment of any dividend (or, in the case of any partnership or limited liability company, any similar distribution) by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer to the Holders of its Equity Interests on a pro rata basis;

 

  (5)

the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Equity Interests of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries held by any current or former officer, director, manager, employee or consultant of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries (or, in each case, their permitted transferees, heirs or estates) pursuant to any employment agreement, equity subscription agreement, equity incentive plan, stock option agreement, shareholders’ agreement, employee benefit plan or arrangement or other similar agreement, plan or arrangement; provided that the aggregate price paid for all such repurchased, redeemed, acquired or retired Equity Interests may not exceed (a) $20.0 million in any calendar year, plus (b) the aggregate cash proceeds received by the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries from any issuance or reissuance of Equity Interests to directors, officers, managers, employees and consultants and the proceeds of any “key man” life insurance policies; provided further that the cancellation of Indebtedness owing to the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries from members of management in connection with such repurchase of Equity Interests will not be deemed to be a Restricted Payment;

 

  (6)

the repurchase, acquisition or retirement of Equity Interests deemed to occur upon the vesting of restricted shares or the exercise of stock options, warrants, other convertible securities or stock appreciation or similar rights to the extent such Equity Interests represent all or a portion of the exercise price of those stock options, warrants, other convertible securities or similar rights, or the withholding of a portion of the Equity Interests granted or awarded to pay for the taxes payable upon such grant or award (or the vesting thereof) and the (y) the payment of cash in lieu of fractional Equity Interest pursuant to the exchange or conversion of any exchangeable or convertible securities;

 

  (7)

(i) cash payments in lieu of issuance of fractional shares (x) in connection with the exercise of stock options, warrants or similar rights or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock of the Issuer (or such Parent Entity) or (y) in connection with any other dividend, split or combination thereof or any acquisition of a Permitted Business, in each case, otherwise permitted hereunder and (ii) the Issuer may repurchase (or make Restricted Payments to any Parent Entity to enable it to repurchase) Capital Stock upon the exercise of warrants, options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock if such Capital Stock represents all or a portion of the exercise price of such warrants, options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock as part of a “cashless” exercise;

 

  (8)

the declaration and payment of regularly scheduled or accrued dividends or distributions to Holders of any class or series of Disqualified Stock of the Issuer or any class or series of preferred stock of any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer issued on or after the Issue Date in accordance with the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test described in Section 3.2(a);

 

  (9)

purchases of fractional Equity Interests of the Issuer arising out of a consolidation, merger or sale of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, that is permitted pursuant to Section 4.1(a);

 

  (10)

payments or distributions in an amount determined by judgment or settlement approved by a court of competent jurisdiction, solely in the nature of satisfaction of dissenting stockholder rights, pursuant to or in connection with a consolidation, merger or transfer of assets that complies with Section 4.1(a);

 

  (11)

payments under a Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction;

 

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  (12)

other Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed, at the time of determination, the greater of (x) $25.0 million and (y) 10.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available;

 

  (13)

to the extent constituting Restricted Payments, the payment of contingent liabilities in respect of any adjustment of purchase price, earn outs, deferred compensation and similar obligations of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (14)

the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of any preferred stock of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or any Subordinated Indebtedness, in each case, pursuant to provisions similar to those described in Section 3.9 and Section 3.5; provided that, prior to consummating, or concurrently with, any such repurchase, the Issuer made an offer to purchase in accordance with this Indenture and has repurchased all Notes validly tendered for payment in connection with such offers;

 

  (15)

additional Restricted Payments, in an amount equal to the Available Excluded Contribution Amount at such time;

 

  (16)

Restricted Payments in an amount equal to withholding or similar taxes payable or expected to be payable with respect to any present or former employee (or any Affiliates, spouses, former spouses, other immediate family members, successors, executors, administrators, heirs, legatees or distributees of any of the foregoing) and any repurchases of Capital Stock in consideration of such payments including deemed repurchases in connection with the exercise of stock options or the vesting of restricted stock, and any repurchases of Capital Stock to fund such withholding or similar taxes;

 

  (17)

Restricted Payments made on the Issue Date in connection with the execution of the Transactions;

 

  (18)

distributions or payments of Securitization Fees, sales contributions and other transfers of Securitization Assets or Receivables Assets and purchases of Securitization Assets or Receivables Assets pursuant to a Securitization Repurchase Obligation, in each case in connection with a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility; and

 

  (19)

additional Restricted Payments; provided that, after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis, the Total Leverage Ratio of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries shall be equal to or less than 3.75 to 1.00;

provided that in the case of clause (12) and (19), no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or will be caused thereby.

The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the Fair Market Value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the asset(s) or securities proposed to be transferred or issued by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. The Fair Market Value of any assets or securities that are required to be valued by this Section 3.3 will be determined by the Issuer.

For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 3.3, in the event that a Restricted Payment or Investment (or a portion thereof) meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Restricted Payments as described in clauses (1) through (19) above or of the definition of “Permitted Investments” or is permitted pursuant to the first paragraph of this Section 3.3, the Issuer shall classify and may reclassify, in its sole discretion, such Restricted Payment or Investment (or a portion thereof) and may divide, classify and reclassify such Restricted Payment or Investment (or a portion thereof) in more than one of the types of Restricted Payments described above or such clauses of the definition of “Permitted Investments.”

 

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SECTION 3.4.    Limitation on Restrictions on Distributions from Restricted Subsidiaries.

(a)    The Issuer will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:

 

  (1)

pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits, or pay any Indebtedness owed to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (2)

make loans or advances to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or

 

  (3)

sell, lease or otherwise transfer any of its properties or assets to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

However, the preceding restrictions will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of:

 

  (1)

agreements as in effect or entered into on the Issue Date, including agreements governing Existing Indebtedness and Credit Facilities as in effect or entered into on the Issue Date, and any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements; provided that the amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such dividend and other payment restrictions than those contained in those agreements on the Issue Date;

 

  (2)

this Indenture, the Notes, the Note Guarantees and the Notes Collateral Documents;

 

  (3)

applicable law, rule, regulation or order;

 

  (4)

any instrument governing Indebtedness or Capital Stock or other agreement of a Person acquired by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as in effect at the time of such acquisition, which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired; provided that, in the case of Indebtedness, such Indebtedness was permitted by the terms of this Indenture to be incurred;

 

  (5)

customary non-assignment provisions or transfer or subletting restrictions in leases, sub- leases, easements, contracts, licenses, sub-licenses, conveyance or contract for any property or asset;

 

  (6)

obligations applicable to property acquired in the ordinary course of business, purchase money obligations, security agreements or mortgages securing Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary or Indebtedness incurred under clauses (3) or (14) of the definition of Permitted Debt, and Finance Lease Obligations that restrict the transfer of the property purchased or leased;

 

  (7)

any agreement for the sale or other disposition of a Restricted Subsidiary (including the Capital Stock or all or substantially all of the property or assets of that Restricted Subsidiary) that restricts distributions or transfer by that Restricted Subsidiary pending the sale or other disposition (which limitation, in the case of a sale or disposition of all or substantially all property or assets, is applicable only to the property or assets that are the subject of such agreement);

 

  (8)

Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the restrictions contained in the agreements governing such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the agreements governing the Indebtedness being refinanced;

 

  (9)

Liens permitted to be incurred under Section 3.6 or existing by virtue of any transfer of, agreement to transfer, option or right with respect to, any property or assets of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries not otherwise prohibited by this Indenture;

 

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  (10)

provisions limiting the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, sale-leaseback agreements, stock sale agreements, limited liability company organizational documents and other similar agreements, which limitation is applicable only to the property or assets that are the subject of such agreements;

 

  (11)

contracts with customers or suppliers or leases with lessors entered into in the ordinary course of business that impose customary restrictions on cash, Cash Equivalents, marketable securities, or other deposits or net worth;

 

  (12)

agreements governing Indebtedness or Capital Stock of Non-Guarantor Restricted Subsidiaries incurred in compliance with Section 3.2; provided that the Issuer determines in good faith that such encumbrances and restrictions (x) will not cause the Issuer to not have the funds necessary to pay the principal of or interest on the Notes and (y) are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than is customary in comparable financings;

 

  (13)

agreements governing Hedging Obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business and permitted to be incurred under Section 3.2; provided that the Issuer determines in good faith that such encumbrances and restrictions (x) will not cause the Issuer to not have the funds necessary to pay the principal of or interest on the Notes and (y) such restrictions are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such dividend and other payment restrictions applicable to such Restricted Subsidiary than those contained in the agreements covered by clauses (1) or (2) of this paragraph;

 

  (14)

any instrument governing any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of any Unrestricted Subsidiary as in effect on the date, if any, that such Unrestricted Subsidiary is redesignated as a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or to the property or assets of any Person, other than such redesignated Restricted Subsidiary and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates (immediately prior to such redesignation) and its properties and assets;

 

  (15)

restrictions in effect on the Issue Date that are contained in charter documents or shareholder agreements relating to any Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

 

  (16)

agreements governing other Indebtedness or Capital Stock permitted to be incurred under Section 3.2; provided that the encumbrances and restrictions contained in any such agreement are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such dividend and other payment restrictions than (a) those contained in the agreements covered by clauses (1) or (2) of this paragraph or (b) as is customary in comparable financings (as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Issuer), and where, in the case of this sub-clause (b), the Issuer determines at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness or issuance of such Preferred Stock that such encumbrances or restrictions would not materially impair the Issuer’s ability to make payments of interest, principal or as otherwise required under the Notes when due (as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Issuer);

 

  (17)

restrictions on cash or other deposits or net worth, which encumbrances or restrictions are imposed by customers or suppliers or required by insurance, surety or bonding companies, in each case, under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (18)

any encumbrance or restriction arising in the ordinary course of business, not relating to any Indebtedness, that does not, individually or in the aggregate, materially detract from the value of the property of Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as whole, or adversely affect the Issuer’s ability to make principal and interest payments on the Notes, in each case, as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Issuer;

 

  (19)

restrictions created in connection with any Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility that, in the good faith determination of the Issuer, are necessary or advisable to effect such Securitization Facility or Receivables Facility; and

 

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  (20)

arising under any amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing of an agreement or arrangement referred to in clauses (1), (2), (4), (6), (8), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16) and (18) above; provided that such amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing is not materially more restrictive, as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Issuer, with respect to such encumbrances and other restrictions taken as a whole than those prior to such amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing.

SECTION 3.5.    Limitation on Sales of Assets and Subsidiary Stock.

(a)    The Issuer will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale, unless:

(1)    the Issuer (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of contractual agreement to such Asset Sale) of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of; and

(2)    at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is in the form of cash, Cash Equivalents or Replacement Assets. For purposes of this provision, each of the following will be deemed to be cash:

(i)    any Indebtedness or liabilities, as shown on the Issuer’s most recent consolidated balance sheet or in the footnotes thereto (or, if incurred or accrued subsequent to the date of such balance sheet, such liabilities that would have been reflected on the Issuer’s most recent consolidated balance sheet or in the footnotes thereto if such incurrence or accrual had taken place on or prior to the date of such balance sheet, as determined in good faith by the Issuer), of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets and for which the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary has been released in writing;

(ii)    any securities, notes or other obligations received by the Issuer or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee that are converted by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash or Cash Equivalents within 180 days of the receipt thereof, to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received in that conversion;

(iii)     any stock or assets of the kind referred to in clauses (2) or (4) of Section 3.5(b); and

(iv)    any Designated Non-cash Consideration received by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary in such Asset Sale having an aggregate Fair Market Value (with the Fair Market Value of each item of Designated Non-cash Consideration being determined as of the date of contractual agreement to such Asset Sale) taken together with all other Designated Non-cash Consideration received pursuant to this clause (d) that is at that time outstanding not to exceed, at the time of determination, the greater of $35.0 million and 15.0% of Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available.

(b)    Within 365 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Issuer or one or more of its Restricted Subsidiaries may apply an amount equal to such Net Proceeds at its option to any combination of the following:

(1)    (x) if assets subject to such Asset Sale constitute Collateral, to prepay, repay or purchase (i) Indebtedness and other Obligations under the Credit Agreement (or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof), (ii) Obligations in respect of the Notes, (iii) Obligations in respect of other debt securities constituting First-Lien Obligations or (iv) Indebtedness that is secured by the assets which are the subject of such Asset Sale and (y) if assets subject to such Asset Sale do not constitute Collateral, to prepay, repay or purchase Senior Indebtedness of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness owed to the Issuer or another Restricted Subsidiary); provided that in connection with any prepayment, repayment or purchase of Indebtedness other than Obligations in

 

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respect of the Notes pursuant to clause (1)(x)(iii) or (iv), the Issuer shall also equally and ratably reduce Indebtedness under the Notes by making an offer (an “Asset Sale Offer”) (in accordance with the procedures set forth below for an Asset Sale Offer with Excess Proceeds) to all Holders to purchase, on a pro rata basis (subject to adjustments to maintain the authorized denominations for the Notes), the principal amount of Notes, in each case, at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to be purchased up to, but excluding, the date of such purchase;

(2)    to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of, a division or line of business of or a majority of the Capital Stock of, another Person engaged in a Permitted Business, if, after giving effect to any such acquisition of Capital Stock, such Person is or becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer;

(3)    to make a capital expenditure or other expenditures in connection with the construction, operation, maintenance, repair or improvement of existing properties and assets;

(4)    to acquire or invest in Replacement Assets or acquire long-term assets in a Permitted Business; or

(5)    any combination of the foregoing;

provided that in the case of clauses (2), (3) and (4) above, (i) any such acquisition, expenditure or investment in accordance with such clause may be made by means of an acquisition, expenditure or investment by a Restricted Subsidiary in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds received by the Issuer or another Restricted Subsidiary, (ii) if the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary enters into a binding commitment within such 365 day period, such binding commitment shall be treated as a permitted application of the Net Proceeds from such Asset Sale if an amount equal to such Net Proceeds is applied within 180 days of the end of the 365 day period (provided further that if such commitment is later terminated or canceled before such Net Proceeds are applied and the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary enters into another binding commitment (the “Second Commitment”) within 180 days of such cancellation or termination (or, if later, 365 days from the receipt of such Net Proceeds), such Second Commitment shall be treated as a binding commitment; provided further that if any Second Commitment is later terminated or canceled before such Net Proceeds are applied, then such Net Proceeds shall constitute Excess Proceeds if not otherwise applied as provided above within 365 days of the receipt of such Net Proceeds), (iii) if assets subject to such Asset Sale constitute Collateral, any assets acquired or investment described in clauses (2) and (4) above shall be pledged as Collateral to secure the Notes if and to the extent required by the Notes Collateral Documents (and pursuant to the terms thereof) and (iv) if assets subject to such Asset Sale constitute Collateral, any such assets underlying any expenditure described in clause (3) above shall be pledged as Collateral to secure the Notes if and to the extent required by the Notes Collateral Documents (and pursuant to the terms thereof).

(c)    Pending the final application of the amount of any such Net Proceeds, the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise apply the Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by this Indenture. Holders of Notes may not have control of, or a perfected security interest in the Net Proceeds, which could diminish the value of the Collateral.

(d)    The amount of any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that is not applied or invested as described above will constitute “Excess Proceeds.” When the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $35.0 million, within 30 days thereof, unless waived or modified with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, the Issuer will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders of Notes (with a copy to the Trustee) and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem such Indebtedness with the proceeds of sales of assets to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other effectively pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount being purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to but excluding, the date of purchase, and will be payable in cash. The Issuer may satisfy the foregoing obligation with respect to such Net Proceeds from Asset Sales by making an Asset Sale Offer with respect to all or a portion of the available Net Proceeds (the “Advance Portion”) in advance of being required to do so by this Indenture (the “Advance Offer”). If any Excess Proceeds (or, in the case of an Advance Offer, the Advance Portion) remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, the Issuer may use those Excess Proceeds (or, in the case of an Advance Offer, the Advance Portion) for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds (or, in the case of an Advance Offer, the Advance Portion), the Trustee will select the Notes to be purchased on a pro rata basis (or, in the case of Notes in global form, by such other method as DTC may prescribe) and the Issuer will select such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased pursuant to the terms of such other

 

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pari passu Indebtedness; provided that as between the Notes and any such other pari passu Indebtedness, such purchases will be made on a on a pro rata basis based on the accreted value or principal amount of the Notes or such other pari passu Indebtedness (subject to adjustments to maintain the authorized denominations for the Notes). Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.

(e)    The Issuer will comply in all material respects with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of Notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Asset Sale provisions of this Indenture, the Issuer will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Asset Sale provisions of this Indenture by virtue of such compliance.

SECTION 3.6.    Limitation on Liens. The Issuer will not, and will not permit any Guarantor to, create, incur, assume or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any Lien of any kind securing Indebtedness upon any of their property or assets, now owned or hereafter acquired. The foregoing shall not apply to:

(1)    in the case of a Lien securing Indebtedness upon any property or asset that does not constitute Collateral, Permitted Liens; provided, however, that any Lien on such asset shall be permitted notwithstanding that it is not a Permitted Lien if all payments due under this Indenture and the Notes are secured on an equal and ratable basis with the obligations so secured by such Lien until such time as such obligations are no longer secured by a Lien; and

(2)    in the case of any property or asset that constitutes Collateral, Permitted Collateral Liens.

In the case of the proviso in clause (1), if the obligations so secured are Subordinated Indebtedness, the Lien securing such obligations will also be so subordinated by its terms at least to the same extent.

For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 3.6, (A) a Lien securing an item of Indebtedness need not be permitted solely by reference to one category of Permitted Liens (or any portion thereof) described in the definition of “Permitted Liens” or pursuant to clause (1) of the first paragraph of this Section 3.6, in the case of a Lien securing Indebtedness upon any property or asset that does not constitute Collateral, but may be permitted in part under any combination thereof and (B) in the event that a Lien securing an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) upon any property or asset that does not constitute Collateral meets the criteria of one or more of the categories of permitted Liens (or any portion thereof) described in the definition of “Permitted Liens,” the Issuer may, in its sole discretion, classify or reclassify, or later divide, classify or reclassify (as if incurred at such later time), such Lien securing such item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) in any manner that complies with this Section 3.6 and will be entitled to only include the amount and type of such Lien or such item of Indebtedness secured by such Lien (or any portion thereof) in one of the categories of permitted Liens (or any portion thereof) described in the definition of “Permitted Liens” and, in such event, such Lien securing such item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) will be treated as being incurred or existing pursuant to only such clause or clauses (or any portion thereof) without giving pro forma effect to such item (or portion thereof) when calculating the amount of Liens or Indebtedness that may be incurred pursuant to any other clause or paragraph, it being understood that any such classification or reclassification will not result in a related classification or reclassification of the definition of Permitted Collateral Lien.

With respect to any Lien securing Indebtedness that was permitted to secure such Indebtedness at the time of the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such Lien shall also be permitted to secure any Increased Amount of such Indebtedness. The “Increased Amount” of any Indebtedness shall mean any increase in the amount of such Indebtedness in connection with any accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms or in the form of common stock of the Issuer, accretion of original issue discount or liquidation preference and increases in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies or increases in the value of property securing Indebtedness.

SECTION 3.7.    Limitation on Guarantees.

(a)    The Issuer shall cause each of its Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries (other than any Excluded Subsidiary) that guarantees any indebtedness of the Issuer or a Guarantor under the Credit Agreement to become a Guarantor and execute and deliver a supplemental indenture in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto and all documents required to be executed and

 

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delivered and take all actions required to grant a security interest in the Collateral to the Notes Collateral Agent within 60 days of the date on which it became a guarantor of such obligations of the Issuer or any Guarantor; provided that this Section 3.7 shall not be applicable (i) to any guarantee of any Restricted Subsidiary that existed at the time such Person became a Restricted Subsidiary and was not incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary, or (ii) in the event that the Guarantee of the Issuer’s obligations under the Notes or this Indenture by such Subsidiary would not be permitted under applicable law.

The Issuer may elect, in its sole discretion, to cause or allow, as the case may be, any Subsidiary (including an Excluded Subsidiary) or any Parent Entity that is not otherwise required to be a Guarantor to become a Guarantor, in which case, such Subsidiary or Parent Entity shall not be required to comply with the 60-day period described in Section 3.7(a) and such Guarantee may be released at any time in the Issuer’s sole discretion so long as any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary then outstanding could have been incurred by such Subsidiary (either (x) when so incurred or (y) at the time of the release of such Guarantee) assuming such Subsidiary were not a Guarantor at such time. The Issuer shall deliver notice to the Trustee of such release, but failure to so notify the Trustee shall not constitute an Event of Default.

SECTION 3.8.    Limitation on Affiliate Transactions.

The Issuer will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction or series of related transactions, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate of the Issuer with a Fair Market Value in excess of $5.0 million (each, an “Affiliate Transaction”), unless:

 

  (1)

such Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are not less favorable to the Issuer or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that could reasonably have been obtained in a comparable arm’s length transaction by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unaffiliated Person; and

 

  (2)

with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $35.0 million, the Issuer delivers to the Trustee a resolution adopted in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Issuer, including a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Issuer, if any, approving such Affiliate Transaction and set forth in an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with this Section 3.8.

The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the provisions of the prior paragraph:

 

  (1)

any employment agreement, employee benefit plan, employee stock ownership plan, program or arrangement, indemnification or reimbursement agreement or arrangement for directors, officers, employees, agents and consultants, stock option, stock repurchase agreement, service agreement, incentive agreement, consulting agreement, severance agreement, insurance plan or any similar agreement, plan or arrangement (including director compensation), in each case entered into by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and payments pursuant thereto;

 

  (2)

transactions solely between or among the Issuer and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (3)

transactions with a Person (other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary) that is an Affiliate of the Issuer solely because the Issuer owns, directly or through a Restricted Subsidiary, an Equity Interest in, or controls, such Person;

 

  (4)

payment of reasonable directors’ fees and reasonable compensation to officers, employees and consultants;

 

  (5)

any issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Issuer to Affiliates, directors, officers or employees of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or to holders of Equity Interests in the Issuer;

 

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  (6)

(i) obligations that are permitted by Section 3.2; (ii) Restricted Payments that are permitted by Section 3.3 or (iii) Permitted Investments;

 

  (7)

loans and advances paid to officers, directors, consultants, managers or employees the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in an amount not to exceed $5.0 million in the aggregate at any one time outstanding;

 

  (8)

transactions with Affiliates that are customers, clients, lessors, lessees, suppliers, contractors, joint venture partners or purchasers or sellers of goods or services, in each case which are in the ordinary course of business and otherwise in compliance with the terms of this Indenture, and which are fair to the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as applicable, in the reasonable determination of the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiaries, as applicable, or are on terms that, taken as a whole, are materially not less favorable to the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained, at the time of such transaction or, if such transaction is pursuant to a written agreement, at the time of the execution of the agreement providing therefor, in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate;

 

  (9)

transactions permitted by Section 4.1;

 

  (10)

transactions between the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and any Person that is an Affiliate of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries solely because a director of such Person is also a director of the Issuer; provided, however, that such director abstains from voting as a director on any matter involving such other Person;

 

  (11)

transactions with any Person solely in its capacity as a holder of Indebtedness or Capital Stock of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries if such transaction provides for equal treatment of such Person and all other holders, in their capacity as holders, of the same series of such Indebtedness or of the same class of such Capital Stock;

 

  (12)

transactions pursuant to permitted agreements in existence on the Issue Date or any amendments, restatements, amendments and restatements, modifications, supplements or replacements thereto to the extent such amendments, restatements, amendments and restatements, modifications, supplements or replacements, taken as a whole, is not adverse to the Holders in any material respect;

 

  (13)

contracts or arrangements between the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries and any of its Affiliates regarding coordination or joint defense of any litigation or any other action, suit, proceeding, claim or dispute before any courts, arbitrators or governmental authority;

 

  (14)

the granting of registration and other customary rights in connection with the issuance of Equity Interests or other securities by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (15)

transactions pursuant to agreements or arrangements to be in effect on the Issue Date and described in the Offering Memorandum, or any amendment, modification, or supplement thereto or renewal or replacement thereof as long as such agreement or arrangement, as so amended, modified, supplemented, renewed or replaced, taken as a whole, is not materially more disadvantageous to the Holders of the Notes than the agreement or arrangement in existence on the Issue Date as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of Issuer;

 

  (16)

employment and severance or termination arrangements between the Issuer, any Restricted Subsidiary or the Parent Entity and any of the Issuer’s or a Restricted Subsidiaries’ respective Employees (including management and employee benefit plans or agreements, subscription agreements or similar agreements pertaining to the repurchase of Capital Stock pursuant to put/call rights or similar rights with current or former Employees and stock option or incentive plans and other compensation arrangements) in the ordinary course of business and otherwise permitted under this Indenture; and

 

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  (17)

any transaction effected as part of a Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility, any disposition or acquisition of Securitization Assets, Receivables Assets or related assets in connection with any Qualified Securitization Financing or Receivables Facility.

SECTION 3.9.    Change of Control.

(a)    If a Change of Control occurs, each Holder of Notes will have the right to require the Issuer to repurchase all or any part (equal to a minimum of $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of that Holder’s Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer on the terms set forth in this Indenture. In the Change of Control Offer, the Issuer will offer a payment (a “Change of Control Payment”) in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the Notes repurchased to, but excluding, the date of purchase (the “Change of Control Payment Date”), subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive the interest due on the relevant interest payment date. Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Issuer will send a notice to each Holder (with a copy to the Trustee) describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and offering to repurchase Notes on the Change of Control Payment Date specified in the notice, which date will be no earlier than 10 days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is sent, pursuant to the procedures required by this Indenture and described in such notice. The Issuer will comply in all material respects with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes as a result of a Change of Control. To the extent that such laws and regulations conflict with the Change of Control provisions of this Indenture, the Issuer will comply therewith and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Change of Control provisions of this Indenture by virtue of such compliance.

On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Issuer will, to the extent lawful:

(1)    accept for payment all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

(2)    deposit with the applicable paying agent (or tender agent appointed for such repurchase) an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered; and

(3)    deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee for cancellation the Notes properly accepted together with an Officer’s Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions of Notes being purchased by the Issuer.

The paying agent or tender agent will promptly deliver to each Holder of Notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes, and if certificated Notes are tendered for repurchase, the Trustee will promptly authenticate and deliver (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the certificated Notes surrendered, if any; provided that each certificated Note will be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof. Any Notes so accepted for payment will cease to accrue interest on and after the Change of Control Payment Date. The Issuer will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date.

The provisions described above that require the Issuer to make a Change of Control Offer following a Change of Control will be applicable whether or not any other provisions of this Indenture are applicable.

Except as described above with respect to a Change of Control, this Indenture does not contain provisions that permit the Holders of the Notes to require that the Issuer repurchase or redeem the Notes in the event of a takeover, recapitalization or similar transaction.

A Change of Control Offer may be made in advance of a Change of Control, and conditioned upon the occurrence of such Change of Control, if a definitive agreement is in place for the Change of Control at the time of making of the Change of Control Offer. The closing date of any such Change of Control Offer made in advance of a Change of Control may be changed to conform to the actual closing date of the Change of Control; provided that such closing date is not earlier than 10 days nor later than 60 days from the date the Change of Control Offer notice is mailed as described in the first paragraph of this Section 3.9.

 

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The Issuer will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if (1) a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Issuer and purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under the Change of Control Offer, (2) notice of redemption has been or will be given pursuant to Section 5.7 prior to the date the Issuer is required to send notice of the Change of Control Offer to the Holders of the Notes, unless and until there is a default in payment of the applicable redemption price, (3) the requirements set forth in this Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer are waived or modified with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Notes then outstanding, or (4) in connection with or in contemplation of any Change of Control, the Issuer or a third party has made an offer to purchase (an “Alternate Offer”) any and all Notes validly tendered at a cash price equal to or higher than the Change of Control Payment (the “Alternate Offer Price”) and purchases all Notes properly tendered in accordance with the terms of such Alternate Offer.

SECTION 3.10.    Reports. Whether or not the Issuer is subject to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or any successor provision thereto, the Issuer shall provide to the Trustee and Holders the annual reports, quarterly reports and other reports which the Issuer would have been required to file with the SEC pursuant to such Section 13(a) or 15(d), or any successor provision thereto, if the Issuer were so required, such documents to be provided to the Trustee and Holders on or prior to the respective dates, after giving effect to any extension under Rule 12b-25 or otherwise (the “Required Filing Dates”) by which the Issuer would have been required to file such documents with the SEC if the Issuer were so required; provided that any such reports and documents filed with the SEC pursuant to its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) (or any successor system) or made publicly available on the Issuer’s website shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Trustee and the Holders of Notes for purposes of the foregoing requirements.

So long as any of the Notes remain outstanding, if at any time the Issuer is not subject to Section 13(a) or 15(d) under the Exchange Act, the Issuer will make available to any prospective purchaser of Notes or beneficial owner of Notes, upon their request, the information required by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act until such time as the Holders of the Notes, other than Holders that are Affiliates of the Issuer, are able to sell all such Notes immediately without restriction pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or any successor provision thereto.

The Issuer may satisfy its obligations in this Section 3.10 with respect to financial and other information relating to the Issuer by furnishing financial information relating to any Parent Entity; provided that if and so long as such Parent Entity has independent assets or operations, the same is accompanied by consolidating information (which need not be audited) that explains in reasonable detail the differences between the information relating to such Parent Entity, on the one hand, and the information relating to the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a stand-alone basis, on the other hand.

The Issuer will be deemed to have furnished the reports referred to in the first paragraph of this Section 3.10if the Issuer or any Parent Entity has filed the corresponding reports containing such information relating to the Issuer or such Parent Entity with the SEC via the EDGAR filing system (or any successor system).

Any and all Defaults or Events of Default arising from a failure to furnish in a timely manner any information required by this Section 3.10 shall be deemed cured (and the Issuer shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Section 3.10) upon furnishing such information as contemplated by this Section 3.10 (but without regard to the date on which such financial statement or report is so furnished).

Delivery of reports, information and documents to the Trustee is for informational purposes only and the Trustee’s receipt of such reports shall not constitute actual or constructive knowledge or notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Issuer’s or any Guarantor’s, as the case may be, compliance with any of its covenants under this Indenture (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officer’s Certificates of the Issuer). The Trustee shall have no obligation or responsibility to determine whether the Issuer or any Parent Entity is required to file any reports or other information with the SEC, whether the Issuer’s or any Parent Entity’s reports, information and documents are available on EDGAR (or any successor system) or the Issuer’s or any Parent Entity’s or any other person’s website, whether the Issuer or any Parent Entity has otherwise delivered any notice or report in accordance with the requirements specified in this Section 3.10, or to participate in any conference calls.

SECTION 3.11.    Maintenance of Office or Agency. The Issuer will maintain an office or agency where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for payment, where, if applicable, the Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange. The corporate trust office of the Trustee, which initially shall be located at Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,

 

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CTSO Mail Operations, 600 South 4th Street, 7th Floor, MAC N9300-070, Minneapolis, MN 55415, Attention: Corporate Trust Services – MoneyGram International Administrator, shall be such office or agency of the Issuer, unless the Issuer shall designate and maintain some other office or agency for one or more of such purposes. The Issuer will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any change in the location of any such office or agency. If at any time the Issuer shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations and surrenders may be made or served at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, and the Issuer hereby appoints the Trustee as its agent to receive all such presentations and surrenders.

The Issuer may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind any such designation. The Issuer will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and any change in the location of any such other office or agency. No office of the Trustee shall be an office or agency of the Issuer for the purposes of service of legal process on the Issuer or any Guarantor.

SECTION 3.12.    Compliance Certificate. The Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee within 135 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Issuer an Officer’s Certificate, the signer of which shall be the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, principal legal officer, secretary or treasurer of the Issuer, stating that in the course of the performance by the signer of his or her duties as an Officer of the Issuer he or she would normally have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default and whether or not the signer knows of any Default or Event of Default that occurred during the previous fiscal year; provided that no such Officer’s Certificate shall be required for any fiscal year ended prior to the Issue Date. If such Officer does have such knowledge, the certificate shall describe the Default or Event of Default, its status and the action the Issuer is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

SECTION 3.13.    Further Instruments and Acts.

SECTION 3.14.    Statement by Officers as to Default. The Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee, as soon as possible and in any event within 30 days after the Issuer becomes aware of the occurrence of any continuing Default or Event of Default, an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the details of such Event of Default or Default, its status and the actions which the Issuer is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

SECTION 3.15.    Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries. The Issuer may, by delivery of an Officer’s Certificate to the Trustee, designate any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided that:

 

  (1)

no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation;

 

  (2)

the aggregate Fair Market Value of all outstanding Investments owned by the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary designated as unrestricted will be deemed to be an Investment made as of the time of the designation and will reduce the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 3.3 or under one or more clauses of the definition of Permitted Investments, as determined by the Issuer; provided further that such designation will only be permitted if the Investment would be permitted at that time; and

 

  (3)

such designation otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary at the time of such designation.

The Issuer may at any time, by delivery of an Officer’s Certificate to the Trustee, designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer; provided that such designation will be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary and such designation will be deemed to be an Investment by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer, of any Investments made by such Unrestricted Subsidiary, and such designation will only be permitted if (1) such Indebtedness is permitted or not prohibited under Section 3.2 calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the four-quarter reference period; (2) such Investment is permitted or not prohibited under Section 3.3, calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the four-quarter reference period; and (3) no Event of Default would be in existence following such designation. Any such designation by the Issuer shall be evidenced to the Trustee by delivering to the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such designation complies with the preceding conditions.

 

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SECTION 3.16.    Suspension of Certain Covenants on Achievement of Investment Grade Status. Beginning on the first day (a) the Notes have achieved Investment Grade Status and (b) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this Indenture, and ending on a Reversion Date (such period a “Suspension Period”), then upon delivery by the Issuer to the Trustee of an Officer’s Certificate to the foregoing effect. the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8 and 4.1(a)(4) (the “Suspended Covenants”), provided that with respect to those covenants that will remain in effect (the “Effective Covenants”), references in such Effective Covenants to clauses in the Suspended Covenants will be deemed to continue to exist for purposes of interpretation of the Effective Covenants.

In the event that the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants with respect to the Notes for any period of time as a result of the preceding sentence and, subsequently, either Moody’s (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof) or S&P (or any successor to the rating agency business thereof) withdraws its rating or assigns the Notes a rating below the required Investment Grade Ratings (such date, the “Reversion Date”), then the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries will thereafter again be subject to the Suspended Covenants for the benefit of the Notes. The period of time between the date of the suspension of the covenants and the Reversion Date is referred to as the “Suspension Period.”

On each Reversion Date, all Indebtedness incurred, or Disqualified Stock or preferred stock issued, during the Suspension Period will be deemed to have been outstanding on the Issue Date, so that it is classified as permitted under clause (2) of the definition of Permitted Debt. On and after the Reversion Date, all Liens created during the Suspension Period will be considered Permitted Liens pursuant to clause (7) of such definition.

Calculations made after the Reversion Date of the amount available to be made as Restricted Payments under Section 3.3 will be made as though Section 3.3 had been in effect since the Issue Date and throughout the Suspension Period. Accordingly, Restricted Payments made during the Suspension Period will reduce the amount available to be made as Restricted Payments under Section 3.3(a). In addition, any future obligation to grant further Note Guarantees shall be released. All such further obligations to grant Guarantees shall be reinstated upon the Reversion Date. Notwithstanding that the Suspended Covenants may be reinstated, no Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred on the Reversion Date solely as a result of any actions taken by the Issuer or its Restricted Subsidiaries during the Suspension Period.

On and after each Reversion Date, the Issuer and its Subsidiaries will be permitted to consummate the transactions contemplated by any contract entered into during the Suspension Period, so long as such contract and such consummation would have been permitted during such Suspension Period. In the event that the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants with respect to the Notes for any period of time as described in this Section 3.16, during such period no Restricted Subsidiary may be designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Trustee shall have no duty to monitor the ratings of the Notes, determine whether a Suspension Period or Reversion Date has occurred or notify Holders of any of the foregoing.

ARTICLE IV

SUCCESSOR COMPANY; SUCCESSOR PERSON

SECTION 4.1.    Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets.

(a)    The Issuer will not, directly or indirectly: (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not the Issuer is the surviving corporation); or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person, unless:

(1)    either: (a) the Issuer is the surviving corporation; or (b) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Issuer) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made (the “Surviving Entity”) is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business organization organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia;

(2)    the Surviving Entity expressly assumes all the obligations of the Issuer under the Notes, this Indenture, if in effect, pursuant to agreements, supplemental indentures or other documents, as required, and shall expressly assume all the obligations of the Issuer under the applicable Notes Collateral Documents and shall cause such amendments,

 

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supplements and other instruments to be executed, filed and recorded in such jurisdictions as may be required by applicable law to preserve and protect the Liens on the Collateral owned by or transferred to the Surviving Entity, together with such financing statements or comparable documents as may be required to perfect any security interests in such Collateral which may be perfected by the filing of a financing statement or similar document under the Uniform Commercial Code or other similar statute or regulation of the relevant states or jurisdictions;

(3)    immediately after such transaction, no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

(4)    the Issuer or the Surviving Entity would, on the date of such transaction after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, either (A) be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 3.2(a) or (B) have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Issuer immediately prior to such merger, sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition; and

(5)    if the Issuer is not the surviving corporation, the Issuer shall have delivered to the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture and other documents or instruments (if any) comply with this Indenture and Notes Collateral Documents and an Opinion of Counsel stating that such supplemental indenture and other document or instrument (if any) is a legal and binding agreement enforceable against the Successor Company; provided that in giving an Opinion of Counsel, counsel may rely on an Officer’s Certificate as to any matters of fact.

In addition, the Issuer will not, directly or indirectly, lease all or substantially all of the properties and assets of it and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to any other Person. This “Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets” covenant will not apply to:

 

  (1)

a merger of the Issuer with a Restricted Subsidiary solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Issuer in another jurisdiction; or

 

  (2)

any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance, lease or other disposition of assets between or among the Issuer and any Restricted Subsidiaries or between or among any Restricted Subsidiaries;

provided that in each case of the immediately preceding clauses (1) and (2), either: (a) the Issuer is the surviving corporation in such transaction; or (b) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Issuer) or to which a sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance, lease, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Issuer has been made is treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a corporation organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia.

(b)    A Guarantor may not consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor or Issuer is the surviving Person) another Person, other than the Issuer or another Guarantor, unless:

(1)    immediately after giving effect to that transaction, no Event of Default exists; and

(2)    either:

(A)    the Surviving Entity is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, trust or other entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia or the jurisdiction in which such Guarantor is organized or existing prior to the transaction (such Guarantor or such Person, as the case may be, being herein called the “Successor Guarantor”) and the Surviving Entity (if other than such Guarantor) expressly assumes all the obligations of the Guarantor under the Notes and this Indenture pursuant to a supplemental indenture and shall expressly assume all the obligations of the Guarantor under the applicable Notes Collateral Documents and shall cause such amendments, supplements and other instruments to be executed, filed and recorded in such jurisdictions as may be required by applicable law to preserve and protect the Liens on the Collateral owned by or transferred to the Surviving Entity, together with such financing statements or comparable documents as may be required to perfect any security interests in such Collateral which may be perfected by the filing of a financing

 

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statement or similar document under the UCC or other similar statute or regulation of the relevant states or jurisdictions any assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under this Indenture and its Note Guarantee pursuant to a supplemental indenture; or

(B)    such consolidation or merger is not prohibited under this Indenture.

The Successor Guarantor, if other than such Guarantor, will succeed to, and be substituted for, such Guarantor under this Indenture, such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee and the Notes Collateral Documents to which such Guarantor is a party and such Guarantor will automatically be released and discharged from its obligations under this Indenture, such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee and the Notes Collateral Documents to which such Guarantor is a party.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Guarantor may (i) consolidate or merge with or into or sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets to another Guarantor or the Issuer, (ii) consolidate or merge with or into the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuer solely for the purpose of reincorporating or reorganizing such Guarantor in the United States, any state or territory thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) convert into a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, trust or other entity organized or existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of organization of such Guarantor or a jurisdiction in the United States, any state or territory thereof or the District of Columbia or (iv) liquidate or dissolve or change its legal form if the Board of Directors of the Issuer or the senior management of the Issuer determines in good faith that such action is in the best interests of the Issuer and is not materially disadvantageous to the Holders, in each case, without regard to the requirements set forth in the preceding paragraph.

ARTICLE V

REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES

SECTION 5.1.    Notices to Trustee. If the Issuer elects to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of Section 5.7 hereof, it must furnish to the Trustee, at least at least three (3) Business Days (or if any of the Notes to be redeemed are in definitive form, five (5) Business Days) prior to the date of the giving on the notice of redemption (or such shorter period as the Trustee may agree) a notice setting forth:

(1)    the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur;

(2)    the Redemption Date;

(3)    the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed; and

(4)    the redemption price.

Any optional redemption referenced in such Officer’s Certificate may be cancelled by the Issuer at any time prior to notice of redemption being sent to any Holder and thereafter shall be null and void.

SECTION 5.2.    Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed. If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed, the Trustee will select Notes for redemption (a) if the Notes are listed on any national securities exchange, in compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange on which the Notes are listed, or (b) if the Notes are not listed on a national securities exchange on a pro rata basis (or, in the case of Notes in global form, by such other method as DTC may prescribe).

No Notes in an unauthorized denomination or of $2,000 in aggregate principal amount or less shall be redeemed in part. In the event of partial redemption, the particular Notes to be redeemed will be selected, unless otherwise provided herein, not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date by the Trustee from the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption; provided that the Issuer shall provide the Trustee with sufficient notice of such partial redemption to enable the Trustee to select the Notes for partial redemption.

The Trustee will promptly notify the Issuer in writing of the Notes selected for redemption and, in the case of any Note selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in minimum principal amounts of $2,000 and whole multiples of $1,000 in excess of $2,000; except that if all of the Notes of a

 

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Holder are to be redeemed, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not in a minimum principal amount of $2,000 or a multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, shall be redeemed. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption.

SECTION 5.3.    Notice of Redemption. At least 10 days but not more than 60 days before a Redemption Date with respect to any redemption, the Issuer will send or cause to be sent, by electronic delivery or by first class mail postage prepaid, a notice of redemption to each Holder (with a copy to the Trustee) whose Notes are to be redeemed at the address of such Holder appearing in the security register or otherwise in accordance with the applicable procedures of DTC, except that redemption notices may be delivered electronically or mailed more than 60 days prior to a Redemption Date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Articles VIII or XI hereto.

The notice will identify the Notes (including the CUSIP or ISIN number) to be redeemed and will state:

(1)    the Redemption Date;

(2)    the redemption price or the method by which it will be determined;

(3)    if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the Redemption Date upon surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion will be issued upon cancellation of the original Note;

(4)    the name and address of the Paying Agent;

(5)    that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price;

(6)    that, unless the Issuer defaults in making such redemption payment, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the Redemption Date;

(7)    the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and

(8)    that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes.

At the Issuer’s request, the Trustee will give the notice of redemption in the Issuer’s name and at its expense; provided, however, that the Issuer has delivered to the Trustee, at least three (3) Business Days (or if any of the Notes to be redeemed are in definitive form, five (5) Business Days) prior to the date on which the Issuer instructs the Trustee to give the notice (or such shorter period as the Trustee may agree), an Officer’s Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the information to be stated in such notice as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Notice of any redemption of the Notes may, at the Issuer’s discretion, be given prior to the completion of a transaction (including but not limited to an Equity Offering, an incurrence of Indebtedness, a Change of Control or other transaction) and any redemption notice may, at the Issuer’s discretion, be subject to one or more conditions precedent, including, but not limited to, completion of a related transaction. If such redemption or purchase is so subject to satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent such notice shall describe each such condition, and if applicable, shall state that, in the Issuer’s discretion, the Redemption Date may be delayed until such time (including more than 60 days after the date of notice of redemption was mailed or delivered, including any electronic transmission) as any or all such conditions shall be satisfied, or such redemption or purchase may not occur and such notice may be rescinded in the event that any or all such conditions shall not have been satisfied by the Redemption Date, or by the Redemption Date as so delayed. The Issuer shall provide written notice of the delay of such Redemption Date or rescission of such notice of redemption to the Trustee no later than 10:00 a.m. New York City time on the Redemption Date. Upon receipt of such notice of the delay of such Redemption Date or the rescission of such notice of redemption, such Redemption Date shall be automatically delayed or such notice of redemption shall be automatically rescinded, as applicable, and the redemption of the Notes shall be automatically delayed or rescinded and cancelled, as applicable, as provided in such notice. In addition, the Issuer may provide in such notice that payment of the redemption price and performance of the Issuer’s obligations with respect to such redemption may be performed by another Person.

 

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SECTION 5.4.    No Mandatory Redemption. Except as set forth in Section 3.5 and Section 3.9, the Issuer is not required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the Notes.

SECTION 5.5.    Deposit of Redemption Price. Prior to 11:00 a.m. New York City Time on the redemption date, the Issuer will deposit with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption price of and accrued interest, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed on that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent will promptly return, on or following the applicable Redemption Date, to the Issuer any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Issuer in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption price of, and accrued interest, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed.

If the Issuer complies with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, on and after the Redemption Date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or the portions of Notes called for redemption. If a Note is redeemed on or after a record date but on or prior to the corresponding interest payment date, then any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date or purchase date shall be paid on the Redemption Date or purchase date to the Person in whose name such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the applicable procedures of DTC. If any Note called for redemption is not so paid upon surrender for redemption because of the failure of the Issuer to comply with the preceding paragraph, interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the Redemption Date until such principal is paid, and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 3.1 hereof.

SECTION 5.6.    Notes Redeemed in Part. Upon surrender of a Note issued in physical form that is redeemed in part, the Issuer will issue and the Trustee will authenticate for the Holder at the expense of the Issuer a new Note equal in principal amount to the unredeemed portion of the Note surrendered; provided, that each such new Note will be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000 or integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

In the case of a Note issued as a global note, an appropriate notation will be made on such Note to decrease the principal amount thereof to an amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof; provided, that the unredeemed portion thereof will be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000 or integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

SECTION 5.7.    Optional Redemption.

(a)    At any time prior to August 1, 2023, the Issuer may redeem the Notes in whole or in part, at its option, on one or more occasions, at a redemption price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus the relevant Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding, the Redemption Date, subject to the rights of Holders on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date.

(b)    At any time prior to August 1, 2023, the Issuer may, on one or more occasions, redeem up to 40.0% of the original aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under this Indenture on the Issue Date (together with Additional Notes) at a redemption price equal to 105.375% of the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding, the applicable Redemption Date, subject to the right of Holders of record of the Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, with an amount of cash not greater than the net cash proceeds received by the Issuer of one or more Equity Offerings of the Issuer; provided that not less than 40.0% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued under this Indenture (excluding Additional Notes and Notes held by the Issuer and its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of each such redemption; provided further that each such redemption occurs within 180 days of the date of the closing of such Equity Offering.

(c)    Except pursuant to clauses (a), (b) and (e) of this Section 5.7, the Notes will not be redeemable at the Issuer’s option prior to August 1, 2023. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Issuer or its Affiliates may from time to time purchase Notes in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer or otherwise.

(d)    On or after August 1, 2023, on one or more occasions, the Issuer may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed) set forth in the table below, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to but excluding the applicable Redemption Date, subject to the right of Holders

 

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of record of the Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on August 1 of each of the years indicated in the table below:

 

Year

   Percentage  

2023

     102.688

2024

     101.344

2025 and thereafter

     100.000

(e)    In connection with any tender offer for the Notes, including a Change of Control Offer or Asset Sale Offer, if Holders of not less than 90.0% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes validly tender and do not withdraw such Notes in such tender offer and the Issuer, or any other Person making such tender offer in lieu of the Issuer, purchases all of the Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn by such Holders, the Issuer or such other Person shall have the right upon not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice to each Holder of Notes to the address of such Holder appearing in the Notes Register, given not more than 30 days following such purchase date to redeem all Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at a redemption price in cash equal to the price offered to each Holder (excluding any early tender or incentive fee) in such tender offer plus, to the extent not included in the tender offer payment, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon, to but excluding, the date of such redemption.

(f)    Any redemption pursuant to this Section 5.7 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 5.1 through 5.6.

ARTICLE VI

DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

SECTION 6.1.    Events of Default.

(a)    Each of the following is an “Event of Default”:

(1)    default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on the Notes;

(2)    default in the payment when due (at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the Notes;

(3)    failure by the Issuer for 30 days after written notice from the Trustee or Holders of not less than 30% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (with a copy to the Trustee) to comply with Section 4.1(a) or Section 3.9;

(4)    failure of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 60 days after written notice of the failure has been given to the Issuer by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount the Notes then outstanding (with a copy to the Trustee) to comply with any of the other agreements in this Indenture;

(5)    default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there is issued or by which there is secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries), whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the Issue Date, if that default:

(i)    is caused by a failure to pay principal on such Indebtedness prior to the expiration of the grace period provided in such Indebtedness on the date of such default (a “Payment Default”); or

(ii)    results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its Stated Maturity;

and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $35.0 million (or its foreign currency equivalent) or more, and in each case such Indebtedness is not repaid, or such acceleration is not rescinded or such default is not cured or waived within 30 days;

 

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(6)    failure by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay final judgments entered by a court or courts of competent jurisdiction aggregating in excess of $35.0 million (or its foreign currency equivalent), net of any amounts covered by independent third-party insurance and as to which such insurer has not disputed coverage, which judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed for a period of 60 consecutive days;

(7)    except as permitted by this Indenture, any Note Guarantee of any Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary, or any group of Guarantors that, together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Guarantors that, together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, or any Person acting on behalf of any such Guarantor or Guarantors, denies or disaffirms its obligations under its Note Guarantee;

(8)    so long as the Notes Collateral Documents have not been otherwise terminated in accordance with their terms and the Collateral as a whole has not been released from the Lien of the Notes Collateral Documents securing the Notes in accordance with the terms thereof, with respect to Collateral having a Fair Market Value in excess of $25.0 million, (a) default by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the performance of the Notes Collateral Documents which adversely affects the enforceability, validity, perfection or priority of the Notes Collateral Agent’s Lien on the Collateral in any material respect, (b) repudiation or disaffirmation in writing by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of their respective obligations under the Notes Collateral Documents or (c) the determination in a judicial proceeding that the Notes Collateral Documents are unenforceable or invalid against the Issuer or any Guarantor that is (or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries that would constitute) a Significant Subsidiary for any reason, except to the extent any such unenforceability or invalidity (A) caused by the failure of the Notes Collateral Agent to maintain possession of certificates, promissory notes or instruments actually delivered to it representing securities pledged under the Notes Collateral Documents or (B) to the extent relating to Collateral consisting of real property, is covered by a title insurance policy with respect to such real property and such insurer has not denied coverage; provided that if a failure of the sort described in this clause (8) is capable of cure, no Event of Default shall arise under this clause (8) with respect thereto until 30 days after notice of such failure shall have been given to the Issuer by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (with a copy to the Trustee);

(9)    the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of such Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law:

(i)    commences a voluntary case or proceeding,

(ii)    consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case or proceeding,

(iii)    consents to the appointment of a Custodian of it or for all or substantially all of its property,

(iv)    makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

(v)    consents to or acquiesces in the institution of a bankruptcy or an insolvency proceeding against it; or

(vi)    takes any comparable action under any foreign laws relating to insolvency; and

(10)    a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that:

(i)    is for relief against the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of such Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case,

 

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(ii)    appoints a custodian of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of such Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for all of the property of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of such Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary;

(iii)    orders the winding up or liquidation of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of such Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary,

(iv)    or any similar relief is granted under any foreign laws,

and in each case, the order, decree or relief remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days.

(b)    Notwithstanding clause (4) of Section 6.1(a) or any other provision of this Indenture, any failure to perform, or breach of, any covenant or agreement pursuant to Section 3.10 shall not be a Default or an Event of Default until the 121st day after the Issuer has received the notice referred to in clause (4) of Section 6.1(a) (at which point, unless cured or waived, such failure to perform or breach shall constitute an Event of Default).

SECTION 6.2.    Acceleration.

(a)    If any Event of Default (other than an Event of Default described in clause (9) or (10) of Section 6.1(a) with respect to the Issuer) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee by written notice to the Issuer or the Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Issuer with a copy to the Trustee may declare the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all the Notes to be due and payable immediately. Upon such a declaration, such principal and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be due and payable immediately.

In the event of any Event of Default specified in clause (5) of Section 6.1(a), such Event of Default and all consequences thereof shall be annulled, waived and rescinded, automatically and without any action by the Trustee or the Holders, if, at any time prior to the acceleration of the Notes:

 

  (1)

the Issuer cures the underlying Payment Default or the holders of the applicable Indebtedness waive the underlying Payment Default or rescind the acceleration of such Indebtedness, in each case, in accordance with the terms of the applicable Indebtedness; and

 

  (2)

the cure, waiver or rescission does not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.

If an Event of Default described in clause (9) or (10) of Section 6.1(a) with respect the Issuer occurs and is continuing, the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holders.

(b)    Any notice of Default, notice of acceleration or instruction to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, to provide a notice of Default, notice of acceleration or take any other action (a “Noteholder Direction”) provided by any one or more Holders (other than a Regulated Bank) (each, a “Directing Holder”) must be accompanied by a written representation from each such Holder delivered to the Issuer and the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, that such Holder is not (or, in the case such Holder is DTC or its nominee, that such Holder is being instructed solely by Beneficial Owners of the Notes that are not) Net Short (a “Position Representation”), which representation, in the case of a Noteholder Direction relating to the delivery of a notice of Default shall be deemed a continuing representation until the resulting Event of Default is cured or otherwise ceases to exist or the Notes are accelerated. In addition, each Directing Holder is deemed, at the time of providing a Noteholder Direction, to covenant to provide the Issuer with such other information as the Issuer may reasonably request from time to time in order to verify the accuracy of such Holder’s Position Representation within five Business Days of request therefor (a “Verification Covenant”). Neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall have any duty whatsoever to obtain for, or provide such other information to, the Issuer. In any case in which the Holder is DTC or its nominee, any Position Representation or Verification Covenant required hereunder shall be provided by the Beneficial Owner of the Notes in lieu of DTC or its nominee, and DTC shall be entitled to conclusively rely on such Position Representation and Verification Covenant in delivering its notice or instruction to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable.

 

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(c)    If, following the delivery of a Noteholder Direction, but prior to acceleration of the Notes, the Issuer determines in good faith that there is a reasonable basis to believe a Directing Holder was, at any relevant time, in breach of its Position Representation and provides to the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent an Officer’s Certificate stating that the Issuer has initiated litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking a determination that such Directing Holder was, at such time, in breach of its Position Representation, and seeking to invalidate any Event of Default that resulted from the applicable Noteholder Direction, the cure period with respect to such Event of Default shall be automatically stayed and the cure period with respect to such Event of Default shall be automatically reinstituted and any remedy stayed pending a final and non-appealable determination of a court of competent jurisdiction on such matter. If, following the delivery of a Noteholder Direction, but prior to acceleration of the Notes, the Issuer provides to the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent an Officer’s Certificate stating that a Directing Holder failed to satisfy its Verification Covenant, the cure period with respect to such Event of Default shall be automatically stayed and the cure period with respect to any Event of Default that resulted from the applicable Noteholder Direction shall be automatically reinstituted and any remedy stayed pending satisfaction of such Verification Covenant. Any breach of the Position Representation, as confirmed by a final, non-appealable determination of a court of competent jurisdiction on such matter, shall result in such Holder’s participation in such Noteholder Direction being disregarded; and, if, without the participation of such Holder, the percentage of Notes held by the remaining Holders that provided such Noteholder Direction would have been insufficient to validly provide such Noteholder Direction, such Noteholder Direction shall be void ab initio, with the effect that the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent shall be deemed not to have received such Noteholder Direction or such notice of such Event of Default; provided, however, such voiding of such Noteholder Direction shall not void or invalidate any indemnity or security provided by the Directing Holders to the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, which such indemnification or security obligations shall continue to survive.

(d)    Notwithstanding anything in Sections 6.2(b) and (c) to the contrary, any Noteholder Direction delivered to the Trustee during the pendency of an Event of Default under clauses (9) or (10) of Section 6.1(a) shall not require compliance with Sections 6.2(b) and (c).

(e)    For the avoidance of doubt, each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall be entitled to conclusively rely on any Noteholder Direction delivered to it in accordance with this Indenture, shall have no duty to inquire as to or investigate the accuracy of any Position Representation, enforce compliance with any Verification Covenant, verify any statements in any Officer’s Certificate delivered to it, or otherwise make calculations, investigations or determinations with respect to any Derivative Instruments, Net Shorts, Long Derivative Instruments, Short Derivative Instruments or otherwise. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall have no liability to the Issuer, any Holder (including any Beneficial Owner of the Notes), or any other Person acting in good faith on a Noteholder Direction or on any Officer’s Certificate with respect to a Noteholder Direction or Verification Covenant, and the Issuer, any Holder (including any Beneficial Owner of the Notes) or any such other Person waives any and all claims, in law and/or in equity, against the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent and agrees not to commence any legal proceeding against the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent in respect of, and agrees that the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent will not be liable for any action that the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent takes with respect to, a Noteholder Direction or Verification Covenant or any Officer’s Certificate with respect to a Noteholder Direction or Verification Covenant or in accordance with the foregoing.

(f)    For the avoidance of doubt, each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent will treat all holders of the Notes equally with respect to their rights under this Article VI. In connection with the requisite percentages required under this Article VI, each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall also treat all outstanding Notes equally irrespective of any Position Representation in determining whether the requisite percentage has been obtained with respect to the initial delivery of the Noteholder Direction. The Issuer hereby confirms that any and all other actions that the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent takes or omits to take under Sections 6.2(b) and (c) and all fees, costs expenses of the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent and their respective agents and counsel arising hereunder and in connection herewith shall be covered by the Issuer’s indemnifications under Section 7.7.

(g)    (i) If a Default for a failure to report or failure to deliver a required certificate in connection with another default (the “Initial Default”) occurs, then at the time such Initial Default is cured, such Default for a failure to report or failure to deliver a required certificate in connection with another default that resulted solely because of that Initial Default will also be cured without any further action and (ii) any Event of Default for the failure to comply with the time periods prescribed in Section 3.10 or otherwise to deliver any notice or certificate pursuant to any other provision of this Indenture shall be deemed to be cured upon the delivery of any such report required by such covenant or such notice or certificate, as applicable, even though such delivery is not within the prescribed period specified in this Indenture.

 

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SECTION 6.3.    Other Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the payment of principal of, or premium, if any, or interest, if any, on the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture.

The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A delay or omission by the Trustee or any Holder in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. No remedy is exclusive of any other remedy. All available remedies are cumulative.

SECTION 6.4.    Waiver of Past Defaults; Rescission. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of all of the Holders, (a) waive, by their consent (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes), an existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents except (i) a Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, or interest, on a Note or (ii) a Default or Event of Default in respect of a provision that under Section 9.2 cannot be amended without the consent of each Holder affected and (b) rescind any acceleration with respect to the Notes and its consequences if (1) such rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, (2) all existing Events of Default have been cured or waived except nonpayment of principal, premium, if any, interest, if any, that has become due solely because of the acceleration, (3) to the extent the payment of such interest is lawful, interest on overdue installments of interest and overdue principal, which has become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration, has been paid, and (4) the Issuer has paid the Trustee its compensation and reimbursed the Trustee for its reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances . When a Default or Event of Default is waived, it is deemed cured, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or Event of Default or impair any consequent right.

SECTION 6.5.    Control by Majority. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent. However, the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture or the Notes or, subject to Sections 7.1 and 7.2, that the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent determines is unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders or would involve the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent in personal liability (it being understood that neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent has any duty to determine whether any action is prejudicial to any Holder); provided, however, that the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may take any other action deemed proper by the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent that is not inconsistent with such direction. Prior to taking any such action hereunder, the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall be entitled to indemnification satisfactory to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent against all fees, losses, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) caused by taking or not taking such action.

SECTION 6.6.    Limitation on Suits. Subject to Section 6.7, a Holder may not pursue any remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes unless:

(a)    such Holder has previously given the Trustee written notice that an Event of Default is continuing;

(b)    Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes have requested the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

(c)    such Holders have offered the Trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to it in its sole and absolute discretion against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense;

(d)    the Trustee has not complied with such written request within 60 days after the receipt of the request and the offer of security or indemnity; and

(e)    Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes have not given the Trustee a direction inconsistent with such request within such 60-day period.

 

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A Holder may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of another Holder or to obtain a preference or priority over another Holder (it being understood that the Trustee does not have an affirmative duty to ascertain whether or not such actions or forbearances are unduly prejudicial to such Holders).

SECTION 6.7.    Rights of Holders to Receive Payment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture (including, without limitation, Section 6.6), the contractual right of any Holder to receive payment of interest on the Notes held by such Holder or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or with respect to such Holder’s Notes shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder (and, for the avoidance of doubt, the amendment, supplement or modification in accordance with the terms of this Indenture of any of Articles III and IV and X and XII and Section 6.1(a)(3), (4), (5) and (6) and the related definitions, or any release of a Guarantee or Liens on Collateral in accordance with this Indenture shall be deemed not to impair the contractual right of any Holder to receive payments of principal of and interest on such Holder’s Notes on or after the due dates therefor or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or with respect to such Holder’s Note).

SECTION 6.8.    Collection Suit by Trustee. If an Event of Default specified in clauses (1) or (2) of Section 6.1(a) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Issuer for the whole amount then due and owing (together with interest on any unpaid interest to the extent lawful) and the amounts provided for in Section 7.7.

SECTION 6.9.    Trustee May File Proofs of Claim. The Trustee may file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, and its agents and counsel) and the Holders allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Issuer, its Subsidiaries or its or their respective creditors or properties and, unless prohibited by law or applicable regulations, may be entitled and empowered to participate as a member of any official committee of creditors appointed in such matter and may vote on behalf of the Holders in any election of a trustee in bankruptcy or other Person performing similar functions, and any Custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make payments to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent any amount due it for the compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent, their agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent under Section 7.7.

No provision of this Indenture shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder thereof or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

SECTION 6.10.    Priorities.

(a)    Subject to the Intercreditor Agreement, if the Trustee collects any money or property pursuant to this Article VI (including upon exercise of remedies with respect to the Collateral), it shall pay out the money or property in the following order:

 

FIRST:    to the Trustee and to the Notes Collateral Agent, and their agents and attorneys, in each case for amounts due to it under Section 7.7;
SECOND:    to Holders for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal of, or premium, if any, and interest, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal of, or premium, if any, and interest, respectively; and
THIRD:    to the Issuer, or to the extent the Trustee collects any amount for any Guarantor, to such Guarantor or their successors or assigns, as their interest may appear, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.

(b)    The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders pursuant to this Section 6.10. At least 15 days before such record date, the Issuer shall send or cause to be sent to each Holder and the Trustee a notice that states the record date, the payment date and amount to be paid.

 

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SECTION 6.11.    Undertaking for Costs. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder pursuant to Section 6.7 or a suit by Holders of more than 20.0% in outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

ARTICLE VII

TRUSTEE

SECTION 7.1.    Duties of Trustee.

(a)    If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and is known to the Trustee (as provided in Section 7.2(f)), the Trustee shall exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.

(b)    Except during the continuance of an Event of Default:

(1)    the Trustee undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and

(2)    in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates, opinions or orders furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture or the Notes, as the case may be. However, in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provisions hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Trustee, the Trustee shall examine such certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture or the Notes, as the case may be (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein).

(c)    The Trustee may not be relieved from liability for its own grossly negligent action, its own grossly negligent failure to act or its own willful misconduct, except that:

(1)    this paragraph does not limit the effect of Section 7.1(b);

(2)    the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Trust Officer;

(3)    the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 6.5; and

(4)    no provision of this Indenture or the Notes shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder or thereunder or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it shall have reasonable grounds to believe that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

(d)    Every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to clauses (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 7.1.

(e)    The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Issuer.

(f)    Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

 

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(g)    Every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 7.1.

SECTION 7.2.    Rights of Trustee. Subject to Section 7.1:

(a)    The Trustee may conclusively rely on and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, judgment or other paper or document (whether in its original or facsimile form) reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document. The Trustee shall receive and retain financial reports and statements of the Issuer as provided herein, but shall have no duty to review or analyze such reports or statements to determine compliance with covenants or other obligations of the Issuer.

(b)    Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officer’s Certificate and/or an Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on an Officer’s Certificate or Opinion of Counsel.

(c)    The Trustee may execute any of the trusts and powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through its attorneys and agents and shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder.

(d)    The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith which it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

(e)    The Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection, and the advice or opinion of counsel relating to this Indenture or the Notes shall be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, omitted or suffered by it hereunder or under the Notes in good faith and in accordance with the advice or opinion of such counsel.

(f)    Neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have notice of any Default or Event of Default or whether any entity or group of entities constitutes a Significant Subsidiary unless a Trust Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge thereof or unless written notice of any event which is in fact such a Default or Event of Default or of any such Significant Subsidiary is received by a Trust Officer of the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent at the corporate trust office of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent specified in Section 3.11, and such notice references the Notes, the Issuer and this Indenture and states that it is a “Notice of Default”.

(g)    The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, including without limitation, as Notes Collateral Agent, and to each agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder and under all other agreements executed by the Trustee in connection with the Notes and this Indenture, including the Notes Documents.

(h)    Neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall be under any obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture or the Notes at the request, order or direction of any of the Holders pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered and if requested, provided to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as the case may be, security or indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as the case may be, against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred therein or thereby.

(i)    Except as set forth in Section 7.2(f) with respect to any notice of any Default or Event of Default or whether any entity or group of entities constitutes a Significant Subsidiary, the Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any fact or matter unless such fact or matter is actually known to a Trust Officer of the Trustee.

(j)    Whenever in the administration of this Indenture or the Notes the Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder or thereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may conclusively rely upon an Officer’s Certificate.

(k)    The Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, judgment, bond, debenture, coupon or other

 

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paper or document, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine, during business hours and upon reasonable notice, the books, records and premises of the Issuer and the Restricted Subsidiaries, personally or by agent or attorney at the sole cost of the Issuer and shall incur no liability or additional liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.

(l)    The Trustee shall not be required to give any bond or surety in respect of the performance of its powers and duties hereunder.

(m)    The Trustee may request that the Issuer deliver an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture or the Notes.

(n)    In no event shall the Trustee be liable to any Person for special, punitive, indirect, consequential or incidental loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, lost profits), even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.

(o)    Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Issuer shall be sufficient if signed by one Officer of the Issuer.

(p)    The permissive rights of the Trustee under this Indenture and the other Notes Documents shall not be construed as duties.

SECTION 7.3.    Individual Rights of Trustee. The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Issuer, Guarantors or their Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Paying Agent, Registrar, co-registrar or co-paying agent may do the same with like rights. However, the Trustee must comply with Sections 7.10 and 7.11. In addition, the Trustee shall be permitted to engage in transactions with the Issuer and its Affiliates and Subsidiaries.

SECTION 7.4.    Trustees Disclaimer. The Trustee shall not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture, the Notes, the Intercreditor Agreement or the Notes Collateral Documents, shall not be accountable for the Issuer’s use of the proceeds from the sale of the Notes, shall not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee or any money paid to the Issuer pursuant to the terms of this Indenture and shall not be responsible for any statement of the Issuer in this Indenture, the Intercreditor Agreement, the Notes Collateral Documents or in any document issued in connection with the sale of the Notes or in the Notes other than the Trustee’s certificate of authentication.

SECTION 7.5.    Notice of Defaults. If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is actually known to the Trustee (as provided in Section 7.02(f)), the Trustee shall send electronically or by first class mail to each Holder at the address set forth in the Notes Register notice of the Default or Event of Default within 60 days after it is actually known to a Trust Officer. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in payment of principal of or interest, if any, on any Note (including payments pursuant to the optional redemption or required repurchase provisions of such Note), the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long it in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interests of Holders.

SECTION 7.6.    [Reserved].

SECTION 7.7.    Compensation and Indemnity. The Issuer shall pay to the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent from time to time compensation for its services hereunder and under the Notes as the Issuer, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall from time to time agree in writing. The Trustee’s compensation shall not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Issuer shall reimburse the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent upon request for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred or made by it, including, but not limited to, costs of collection, costs of preparing reports, certificates and other documents, costs of preparation and mailing of notices to Holders. Such expenses shall include the reasonable compensation and expenses, disbursements and advances of the agents, counsel, accountants and experts of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent. The Issuer and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, shall indemnify each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, their directors, officers, employees and agents against any and all loss, liability, damages, claims or expense, including taxes (other than taxes based upon the income of the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent)

 

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(including reasonable and documented out-of-pocket attorneys’ and agents’ fees and expenses and court costs) incurred by it without willful misconduct or gross negligence, as determined by a final nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, on its part in connection with the administration of this trust and the performance of its duties hereunder and under the other Notes Documents, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture (including this Section 7.7) and the Notes and of defending itself against any claims (whether asserted by any Holder, the Issuer or otherwise). The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall notify the Issuer promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity of which it has received written notice. Failure by the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent to so notify the Issuer shall not relieve the Issuer of its obligations hereunder. The Issuer shall defend the claim and the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall provide reasonable cooperation at the Issuer’s expense in the defense. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may have separate counsel and the Issuer shall pay the fees and expenses of such counsel.

To secure the Issuer’s payment obligations in this Section 7.7, the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee other than money or property held in trust to pay principal of and interest on particular Notes. Such lien shall survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture. The Trustee’s and the Notes Collateral Agent’s respective right to receive payment of any amounts due under this Section 7.7 shall not be subordinate to any other liability or Indebtedness of the Issuer.

The Issuer’s payment and indemnification obligations pursuant to this Section 7.7 shall survive the discharge of this Indenture and any resignation or removal of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent under Section 7.8 and 12.7(d). Without prejudice to any other rights available to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent under applicable law, when the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent incurs fees, expenses or renders services after the occurrence of a Default specified in clause (9) or (10) of Section 6.1(a), the fees and expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.

SECTION 7.8.    REPLACEMENT of Trustee. The Trustee may resign at any time by so notifying the Issuer in writing not less than 30 days prior to the effective date of such resignation. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes may remove the Trustee by so notifying the removed Trustee in writing not less than 30 days prior to the effective date of such removal and may appoint a successor Trustee with the Issuer’s written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The Issuer shall remove the Trustee if:

(1)    the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10 hereof;

(2)    the Trustee is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent;

(3)    a receiver or other public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

(4)    the Trustee otherwise becomes incapable of acting.

If the Trustee resigns or is removed by the Issuer or by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes and such Holders do not reasonably promptly appoint a successor Trustee as described in the preceding paragraph, or if a vacancy exists in the office of the Trustee for any reason (the Trustee in such event being referred to herein as the retiring Trustee), the Issuer shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee.

A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Issuer. Thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective, and the successor Trustee shall have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee shall mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee shall, at the expense of the Issuer, promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided for in Section 7.7.

If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee or the Holders of at least 10.0% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes may petition, at the Issuer’s expense, any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.

 

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If the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10, any Holder, who has been a bona fide Holder of a Note for at least six months, may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

Notwithstanding the replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.8, the Issuer’s obligations under Section 7.7 shall continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee. The predecessor Trustee shall have no liability for any action or inaction of any successor Trustee.

SECTION 7.9.    Successor Trustee by Merger. If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all its corporate trust business or assets to, another Person, the resulting, surviving or transferee Person without any further act shall be the successor Trustee.

In case at the time such successor or successors by merger, conversion or consolidation to the Trustee shall succeed to the trusts created by this Indenture, any of the Notes shall have been authenticated but not delivered, any such successor to the Trustee may adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor trustee, and deliver such Notes so authenticated; and in case at that time any of the Notes shall not have been authenticated, any successor to the Trustee may authenticate such Notes either in the name of any predecessor hereunder or in the name of the successor to the Trustee; provided that the right to adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor Trustee or authenticate Notes in the name of any predecessor Trustee shall only apply to its successor or successors by merger, consolidation or conversion.

SECTION 7.10.    Eligibility; Disqualification. This Indenture shall always have a Trustee. The Trustee shall have a combined capital and surplus of at least $50 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.

SECTION 7.11.     Conflicts. The Trustee will be permitted to engage in transactions with the Issuer and its Affiliates; however, if it acquires any conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days or resign.

SECTION 7.12.    Trustees Application for Instruction from the Issuer. Any application by the Trustee for written instructions from the Issuer may, at the option of the Trustee, set forth in writing any action proposed to be taken or omitted by the Trustee under this Indenture and the date on and/or after which such action shall be taken or such omission shall be effective. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken by, or omission of, the Trustee in accordance with a proposal included in such application on or after the date specified in such application (which date shall not be less than three (3) Business Days after the date any Officer of the Issuer actually receives such application, unless any such Officer shall have consented in writing to any earlier date) unless prior to taking any such action (or the effective date in the case of an omission), the Trustee shall have received written instructions in response to such application specifying the action to be taken or omitted.

SECTION 7.13.    Limitation on Duty of Trustee in Respect of Collateral; Indemnification.

(a)    Beyond the exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof, neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall have any duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or as to preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining thereto and neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall be responsible for filing any financing or continuation statements or recording any documents or instruments in any public office at any time or times or otherwise perfecting or maintaining the perfection of any security interest in the Collateral. Each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody of the Collateral in its possession if the Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which it accords its own property and shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or diminution in the value of any of the Collateral, by reason of the act or omission of any carrier, forwarding agency or other agent or bailee selected by the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent in good faith.

(b)    The Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for the existence, genuineness or value of any of the Collateral or for the validity, perfection, priority or enforceability of the Liens in any of the Collateral, whether impaired by operation of law or by reason of any action or omission to act on its part hereunder, for the validity or sufficiency of the Collateral or any agreement or assignment contained therein, for the validity of the title of the Issuer to the Collateral, for insuring the Collateral or for the payment of taxes, charges, assessments or Liens upon the Collateral or otherwise as to the maintenance of the Collateral (except with respect to certificates delivered to the Notes Collateral Agent representing securities pledged under

 

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the Notes Collateral Documents). The Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent shall have no duty to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms of this Indenture, the Intercreditor Agreement, or the Notes Collateral Documents by the Issuer, any Guarantor, or the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent.

ARTICLE VIII

LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE

SECTION 8.1.    Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance; Defeasance. The Issuer may, at its option and at any time, elect to have either Section 8.2 or 8.3 hereof be applied to all outstanding Notes upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article VIII.

SECTION 8.2.    Legal Defeasance and Discharge. Upon the Issuer’s exercise under Section 8.1 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.2, the Issuer and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.4 hereof, be deemed to have been discharged from their obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes (including the Guarantees) and the Notes Collateral Documents with respect to such Series on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “Legal Defeasance”). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Issuer and the Guarantors will be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes (including the Guarantees), which will thereafter be deemed to be “outstanding” only for the purposes of Section 8.5 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in clauses (1) and (2) below, and to have satisfied all of their other obligations under the Notes Documents (and the Trustee, on written demand of and at the expense of the Issuer, shall execute such instruments reasonably requested by the Issuer acknowledging the same), and to have cured all then existing Events of Default, except for the following provisions which will survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder:

(1)    the rights of Holders of Notes issued under this Indenture to receive payments in respect of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the Notes when such payments are due solely out of the trust referred to in Section 8.4 hereof;

(2)    the Issuer’s obligations with respect to the Notes under Article II concerning issuing temporary Notes, registration of such Notes, mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and Section 3.11 hereof concerning the maintenance of an office or agency for payment and money for security payments held in trust;

(3)    the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee and the Issuer’s or Guarantors’ obligations in connection therewith; and

(4)    this Article VIII with respect to provisions relating to Legal Defeasance.

SECTION 8.3.    Covenant Defeasance. Upon the Issuer’s exercise under Section 8.1 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.3, the Issuer and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.4 hereof, be released from each of their obligations under the covenants contained in Section 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12 and 3.13 and Section 4.1 (except Section 4.1(a)(1) and (a)(2)) hereof with respect to the outstanding Notes on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 8.4 hereof are satisfied (hereinafter, “Covenant Defeasance”), and the Notes will thereafter be deemed not “outstanding” for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but will continue to be deemed “outstanding” for all other purposes hereunder. For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and Guarantees, the Issuer and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply shall not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 6.1(a) hereof, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes and Guarantees will be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Issuer’s exercise under Section 8.1 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.3, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.4 hereof, Sections 6.1(a)(3) (other than with respect to Section 4.1(a)(1) and (a)(2), 6.1(a)(4), 6.1(a)(5), 6.1(a)(6), 6.1(a)(7) with respect only to a Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Guarantors that taken together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary), 6.1(a)(8) (with respect only to a Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Guarantors that taken together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary), 6.1(a)(9) and 6.1(a)(10) hereof shall not constitute Events of Default.

 

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SECTION 8.4.    Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance. In order to exercise either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance under either Section 8.2 or 8.3 hereof:

(1)    the Issuer must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders of the Notes, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized investment bank, appraisal firm or firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, or interest and premium, if any, on, the outstanding Notes on the stated maturity or on the applicable Redemption Date, as the case may be, and the Issuer must specify whether the Notes are being defeased to maturity or to a particular Redemption Date;

(2)     in the case of Legal Defeasance, the Issuer must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that the Issuer has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or since the Issue Date, there has been a change in the applicable U.S. federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion of counsel will confirm that, the beneficial owners of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred;

(3)    in the case of Covenant Defeasance, the Issuer must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that the beneficial owners of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;

(4)    no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit and the granting of Liens to secure such borrowings) and the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Issuer or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Issuer or any Guarantor is bound;

(5)    such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument (other than this Indenture and the agreements governing any other Indebtedness being defeased, discharged or replaced) to which the Issuer, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is a party or by which the Issuer, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is bound;

(6)    the Issuer must deliver to the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Issuer, with the intent of preferring the Holders of Notes over the other creditors of the Issuer with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding any creditors of the Issuer or others; and

(7)    the Issuer must deliver to the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with.

If the Issuer exercises either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance, the Liens on the Collateral, as they pertain to the Notes and the Note Guarantees, will be released and the Issuer and each Guarantor, as applicable, will be released from all of its obligations with respect to the Note Guarantees and, to the extent pertaining to the Notes and the Note Guarantees, the Notes Collateral Documents.

SECTION 8.5.    Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions. Subject to Section 8.6 hereof, all money and U.S. Government Obligations (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee, collectively for purposes of this Section 8.5, the “Trustee”) pursuant to Section 8.4 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes will be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Issuer acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium, and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

 

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The Issuer will pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or U.S. Government Obligations deposited pursuant to Section 8.4 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes.

Notwithstanding anything in this Article VIII to the contrary, the Trustee will deliver or pay to the Issuer from time to time upon the request of the Issuer any money or U.S. Government Obligations held by it as provided in Section 8.4 hereof which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 8.4(1) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

SECTION 8.6.    Repayment to the Issuer. Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Issuer, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium or interest on, any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Issuer on its written request unless an abandoned property law designates another Person or (if then held by the Issuer) will be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note will thereafter be permitted to look only to the Issuer for payment thereof unless an abandoned property law designates another Person, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Issuer as trustee thereof, will thereupon cease.

SECTION 8.7.    Reinstatement. If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or Dollars or U.S. Government Obligations in accordance with Section 8.2 or 8.3 hereof, as the case may be, by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Issuer’s and the Guarantors’ obligations under this Indenture and the Notes and the Guarantees will be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 8.2 or 8.3 hereof until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.2 or 8.3 hereof, as the case may be; provided, however, that, if the Issuer make any payment of principal of, premium, or interest on, any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuer will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or U.S. Government Obligations held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENTS

SECTION 9.1.    Without Consent of Holders. Notwithstanding Section 9.2 of this Indenture, the Issuer, any Guarantor (with respect to its Guarantee, this Indenture or the Notes Collateral Documents), the Trustee and/or the Notes Collateral Agent may amend, supplement or modify this Indenture, any Guarantee, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Notes without the consent of any Holder:

(1)    to cure any ambiguity, omission, mistake, defect or inconsistency;

(2)    to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes;

(3)    to provide for the assumption of the Issuer’s or a Guarantor’s obligations to Holders of Notes and Note Guarantees in the case of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Issuer’s or such Guarantor’s assets, as applicable in each case, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents;

(4)    to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of Notes (including the addition of collateral to secure the Notes and/or additional guarantees) or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under this Indenture of any such Holder;

(5)    to conform the text of this Indenture, the Intercreditor Agreement, the Notes Collateral Documents, the Note Guarantees or the Notes to any provision of the “Description of Notes” section of the Offering Memorandum, to the extent that such provision of this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents, the Note Guarantees or the Notes was intended to conform to such Description of Notes, as evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate;

 

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(6)    to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in this Indenture as of the Issue Date;

(7)    to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture and/or a Note Guarantee with respect to the Notes or to release any Guarantor from its Note Guarantee if such release is in accordance with the terms of this Indenture;

(8)    to evidence and provide for the acceptance and appointment under this Indenture or Notes Collateral Documents of a successor Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, pursuant to the requirements thereof;

(9)    to add additional assets as Collateral or to release any Collateral from the Liens securing the Notes, in each case pursuant to the terms of this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents, as and when permitted or required by this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents;

(10)    to make any amendment to the provisions of this Indenture relating to the transfer and legending of Notes as permitted by this Indenture, including, without limitation to facilitate the issuance and administration of the Notes; provided, however, that (i) compliance with this Indenture as so amended would not result in Notes being transferred in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable securities law and (ii) such amendment does not materially and adversely affect the rights of Holders to transfer Notes;

(11)    to make, complete or confirm any grant of Collateral permitted or required by this Indenture or any of the Notes Collateral Documents or any release, termination or discharge of Collateral that becomes effective as set forth in this Indenture or any of the Notes Collateral Documents;

(12)    to enter into any Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement or intercreditor agreement having substantially similar terms with respect to the Holders as those set forth in the Intercreditor Agreement, taken as a whole, or any joinder thereto;

(13)    to release, terminate and/or discharge Collateral from the Lien securing the Notes Obligations when permitted or required by this Indenture or the Notes Collateral Documents; and

(14)    to amend the Notes Collateral Documents to provide for the addition of any creditors to such agreements to the extent a pari passu Lien for the benefit of such creditor is permitted by the terms of this Indenture.

Subject to Section 9.2, upon the request of the Issuer and upon receipt by the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent of the documents described in Section 9.6 and 13.2 hereof, the Trustee and/or the Notes Collateral Agent will join with the Issuer and the Guarantors in the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements, unless such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements affects the Trustee’s or Notes Collateral Agent’s own rights, duties, liabilities or immunities under this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents or otherwise, in which case the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may in its discretion, but will not be obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements.

SECTION 9.2.    With Consent of Holders. Except as provided below in this Section 9.2, the Issuer, the Guarantors, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent may amend or supplement this Indenture, any Guarantee, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Notes issued hereunder with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of all the outstanding Notes issued under this Indenture, including, without limitation, consents obtained before or after a Change of Control or in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes, and any existing Default or Event of Default (other than a Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Notes, except a payment default resulting from an acceleration that has been rescinded) or compliance with any provision of this Indenture, the Notes, the Guarantees or the Notes Collateral Documents may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of all the outstanding Notes issued under this Indenture (including consents obtained before or after a Change of Control or in connection with a purchase of or tender offer or exchange offer for Notes). Section 2.12 hereof and Section 13.4 hereof shall determine which Notes are considered to be “outstanding” for the purposes of this Section 9.2.

 

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Upon the request of the Issuer, and upon delivery to the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, of evidence of the consent of the Holders of Notes as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee and/or the Notes Collateral Agent of the documents described in Section 9.6 and 13.2 hereof, the Trustee and/or the Notes Collateral Agent will join with the Issuer and the Guarantors in the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements unless such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements affect the Trustee’s or the Notes Collateral Agent’s own rights, duties, liabilities or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may in its discretion, but will not be obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements.

Without the consent of each Holder of Notes affected, an amendment, supplement or waiver may not, with respect to any Notes issued thereunder and held by a nonconsenting Holder:

 

  (1)

reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;

 

  (2)

reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any Note or change the date on which any Note may be subject to redemption or reduce the redemption price thereof as described in Section 5.7 (other than provisions relating to the covenants under Section 3.5 or Section 3.9); provided that the notice period for redemption may be reduced with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding if a notice of redemption has not prior thereto been sent to Holders;

 

  (3)

reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest on any Note;

 

  (4)

waive an Event of Default in the payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on, the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);

 

  (5)

make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Notes;

 

  (6)

make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on the Notes; or

 

  (7)

make any change in the preceding amendment and waiver provisions.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the consent of the Holders of at least 66-2/3% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, no amendment or waiver may make any change in any Notes Collateral Document or the provisions in this Indenture dealing with Collateral or application of trust proceeds of the Collateral with the effect of releasing the Liens on all or substantially all of the Collateral which secure the Obligations in respect of the Notes .

It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders under this Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof. A consent to any amendment, supplement or waiver under this Indenture by any Holder of the Notes given in connection with a tender or exchange of such Holder’s Notes will not be rendered invalid by such tender or exchange.

SECTION 9.3.    [Reserved].

SECTION 9.4.    Revocation and Effect of Consents and Waivers. Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder of a Note is a continuing consent by the Holder of a Note and every subsequent Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder’s Note, even if notation of the consent or waiver is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder of a Note or subsequent Holder of a Note may revoke the consent or waiver as to such Holder’s Note or portion of its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before the date the amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder.

 

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The Issuer may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to give their consent or take any other action described in this Section 9.4 or required or permitted to be taken pursuant to this Indenture. If a record date is fixed, then notwithstanding the immediately preceding paragraph, those Persons who were Holders at such record date (or their duly designated proxies), and only those Persons, shall be entitled to give such consent or to revoke any consent previously given or to take any such action, whether or not such Persons continue to be Holders after such record date. No such consent shall be valid or effective for more than 120 days after such record date.

SECTION 9.5.    Notation on or Exchange of Notes. The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Issuer in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Issuer Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.

Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note will not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver.

SECTION 9.6.    Trustee to Sign Amendments. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall sign any amended or supplemental indenture, security documents or intercreditor agreements authorized pursuant to this Article IX if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to receive and (subject to Sections 7.1 and 7.2 hereof) shall be fully protected in conclusively relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 13.2 hereof, an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture or security documents or intercreditor agreements is authorized or permitted by this Indenture and is valid, binding and enforceable against the Issuer or any Guarantor, as the case may be, in accordance with its terms.

ARTICLE X

GUARANTEE

SECTION 10.1.    Guarantee. Subject to the provisions of this Article X, each Guarantor that executes this Indenture or a supplemental indenture hereto will fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee, as primary obligor and not merely as surety, jointly and severally with each other Guarantor, to each Holder, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent the full and punctual payment when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, by redemption or otherwise, of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes and all other obligations and liabilities of the Issuer under this Indenture (including without limitation interest accruing after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency, reorganization or like proceeding, relating to the Issuer or any Guarantor whether or not a claim for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding and the obligations under Section 7.7), (all the foregoing being hereinafter collectively called the “Guaranteed Obligations”).

To evidence its Guarantee set forth in this Section 10.1, each Guarantor hereby agrees that this Indenture or a supplement hereto shall be executed on behalf of such Guarantor by an Officer of such Guarantor. Each Guarantor hereby agrees that its Guarantee set forth in this Section 10.1 shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the absence of the endorsement of any notation of such Guarantee on the Notes.

If an Officer whose signature is on this Indenture no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note, the Guarantee shall be valid nevertheless.

Each Guarantor further agrees (to the extent permitted by law) that the Guaranteed Obligations may be extended or renewed, in whole or in part, without notice or further assent from it, and that it will remain bound under this Article X notwithstanding any extension or renewal of any Guaranteed Obligation.

Each Guarantor waives presentation to, demand of payment from and protest to the Issuer of any of the Guaranteed Obligations and also waives notice of protest for nonpayment. Each Guarantor waives notice of any default under the Notes or the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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Each Guarantor further agrees that its Guarantee herein constitutes a Guarantee of payment when due (and not a Guarantee of collection) and waives any right to require that any resort be had by any Holder to any security held for payment of the Guaranteed Obligations.

Except as set forth in Section 10.2, the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder shall not be subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment or termination for any reason (other than payment of the Guaranteed Obligations in full), including any claim of waiver, release, surrender, alteration or compromise, and shall not be subject to any defense of setoff, counterclaim, recoupment or termination whatsoever or by reason of the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of the Guaranteed Obligations or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Guaranteed Obligations of each Guarantor herein shall not be discharged or impaired or otherwise affected by (a) the failure of any Holder to assert any claim or demand or to enforce any right or remedy against the Issuer or any other person under this Indenture, the Notes or any other agreement or otherwise; (b) any extension or renewal of any thereof; (c) any rescission, waiver, amendment or modification of any of the terms or provisions of this Indenture, the Notes or any other agreement; (d) the release of any security held by any Holder for the Guaranteed Obligations; (e) the failure of any Holder to exercise any right or remedy against any other Guarantor; (f) any change in the ownership of the Issuer; (g) any default, failure or delay, willful or otherwise, in the performance of the Guaranteed Obligations; or (h) any other act or thing or omission or delay to do any other act or thing which may or might in any manner or to any extent vary the risk of any Guarantor or would otherwise operate as a discharge of such Guarantor as a matter of law or equity.

Each Guarantor agrees that its Guarantee herein shall remain in full force and effect until payment in full of all the Guaranteed Obligations or such Guarantor is released from its Guarantee in compliance with Section 10.2, Article VIII or Article XI. Each Guarantor further agrees that its Guarantee herein shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment, or any part thereof, of principal of, premium, if any, interest on any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored by any Holder upon the bankruptcy or reorganization of the Issuer or otherwise.

In furtherance of the foregoing and not in limitation of any other right which any Holder has at law or in equity against any Guarantor by virtue hereof, upon the failure of the Issuer to pay any of the Guaranteed Obligations when and as the same shall become due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, by redemption or otherwise, each Guarantor hereby promises to and will, upon receipt of written demand by the Trustee, forthwith pay, or cause to be paid, in cash, to the Holders or the Trustee on behalf of itself, the Notes Collateral Agent and the Holders an amount equal to the sum of (i) the unpaid amount of such Guaranteed Obligations then due and owing and (ii) accrued and unpaid interest on such Guaranteed Obligations then due and owing (but only to the extent not prohibited by law) (including interest accruing after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or the commencement of any insolvency, reorganization or like proceeding relating to the Issuer or any Guarantor whether or not a claim for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding).

Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between such Guarantor, on the one hand, and the Holders, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the Guaranteed Obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in this Indenture for the purposes of its Guarantee herein, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations guaranteed hereby and (y) in the event of any such declaration of acceleration of such Guaranteed Obligations, such Guaranteed Obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantor for the purposes of this Guarantee.

Each Guarantor also agrees to pay any and all fees, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent or the Holders in enforcing any rights under this Section 10.1.

SECTION 10.2.    Limitation on Liability; Termination, Release and Discharge.

(a)    Any term or provision of this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor and after giving effect to any collections from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under its Guarantee or pursuant to its contribution obligations under this Indenture, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under federal, foreign, state or provincial law and not otherwise being void or voidable under any similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally.

 

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(b)    Any Note Guarantee of a Guarantor shall be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged upon:

(1)    Any sale, exchange, transfer or other disposition (including by way of merger, amalgamation, consolidation, dividend distribution or otherwise) of the Capital Stock of such Guarantor or the sale, exchange, transfer or other disposition, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor to a Person other than to the Issuer or another Guarantor, in each case, so long as such sale, transfer or other disposition is not prohibited by Section 3.5;

(2)    the designation in accordance with this Indenture of the Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary or the occurrence of any event after which the Guarantor is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary or the Guarantor becomes an Excluded Subsidiary;

(3)    upon Legal Defeasance, Covenant Defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Article VIII or Article XI;

(4)    such Guarantor being (or being substantially concurrently) released or discharged from all of (i) its obligations under all of its Guarantees of any Indebtedness of the Issuer under the Credit Agreement or (ii) of other Indebtedness of the Issuer or a Guarantor that would obligate such Guarantor to provide a Note Guarantee pursuant to Section 3.7 hereof, including a release as a result of the repayment in full or termination of the Indebtedness specified in (i) or (ii) under such Guarantee (it being understood that a release subject to a contingent reinstatement is still considered a release and if such Indebtedness of such Guarantor under the Credit Agreement or any Other Guarantee is so reinstated, such Guarantee shall also be reinstated);

(5)    upon the merger, amalgamation or consolidation of any Guarantor with and into the Issuer or another Guarantor or upon the liquidation of such Guarantor, in each case, in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture;

(6)    as provided under the Intercreditor Agreement;

(7)    as described in the second paragraph under Section 3.7; or

(8)    with consent of Holders of Notes as provided for in Article IX.

SECTION 10.3.    Right of Contribution. Each Guarantor hereby agrees that to the extent that any Guarantor shall have paid more than its proportionate share of any payment made on the obligations under the Guarantees, such Guarantor shall be entitled to seek and receive contribution from and against the Issuer or any other Guarantor who has not paid its proportionate share of such payment. The provisions of this Section 10.3 shall in no respect limit the obligations and liabilities of each Guarantor to the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent and the Holders and each Guarantor shall remain liable to the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent and the Holders for the full amount guaranteed by such Guarantor hereunder.

SECTION 10.4.    No Subrogation. Notwithstanding any payment or payments made by each Guarantor hereunder, no Guarantor shall be entitled to be subrogated to any of the rights of the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent or any Holder against the Issuer or any other Guarantor or any collateral security or guarantee or right of offset held by the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent or any Holder for the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, nor shall any Guarantor seek or be entitled to seek any contribution or reimbursement from the Issuer or any other Guarantor in respect of payments made by such Guarantor hereunder, until all amounts owing to the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent and the Holders by the Issuer on account of the Guaranteed Obligations are paid in full. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor on account of such subrogation rights at any time when all of the Guaranteed Obligations shall not have been paid in full, such amount shall be held by such Guarantor in trust for the Trustee, the Notes Collateral Agent and the Holders, segregated from other funds of such Guarantor, and shall, forthwith upon receipt by such Guarantor, be turned over to the Trustee in the exact form received by such Guarantor (duly indorsed by such Guarantor to the Trustee, if required), to be applied against the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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ARTICLE XI

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

SECTION 11.1.    Satisfaction and Discharge. This Indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect as to all Notes issued hereunder, when:

(a)    either:

(1)    all Notes that have been authenticated, except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes that have been replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Issuer have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

(2)    all Notes that have not been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or will become due and payable within one year by reason of the delivery of a notice of redemption or otherwise and the Issuer or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient (in the case that non-callable Government Securities have been deposited, in the opinion of a nationally recognized investment bank, appraisal firm or firm of independent public accountants), without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire Indebtedness on the Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for principal, premium and accrued interest to the date of maturity or redemption;

(b)    the Issuer or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under this Indenture; and

(c)    the Issuer has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or on the Redemption Date, as the case may be.

Upon a satisfaction and discharge in accordance with the provisions described above, the Liens on the Collateral, as they pertain to the Notes and the Note Guarantees, will be released and the Issuer and each Guarantor, as applicable, will be released from all of its obligations with respect to the Note Guarantees and, to the extent pertaining to the Notes and the Note Guarantees, the Notes Collateral Documents.

In addition, the Issuer shall deliver an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been satisfied.

Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the Issuer’s obligations to the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent in Section 7.7 and Section 12.7 hereof and, if money in Dollars has been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to clause (a)(2) of this Section 11.1, the provisions of Sections 11.2 and 8.6 hereof will survive.

SECTION 11.2.    Application of Trust Money. Subject to the provisions of Section 8.6 hereof, all money in Dollars or U.S. Government Obligations deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 11.1 hereof shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Issuer acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium) and interest for whose payment such money in Dollars or U.S. Government Obligations has been deposited with the Trustee; but such money in Dollars or U.S. Government Obligations need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or U.S. Government Obligations in accordance with Section 11.1 hereof by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Issuer’s and any Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 11.1 hereof; provided that if the Issuer have made any payment of principal of, premium or interest on, any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuer shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or U.S. Government Obligations held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

 

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The Issuer will pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or U.S. Government Obligations deposited pursuant to Section 11.1 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes

ARTICLE XII

COLLATERAL

SECTION 12.1.    Notes Collateral Documents.

(a)    The Notes and Note Guarantees will be secured by Liens on the Issuer’s and the Guarantors’ existing and future tangible and intangible assets (other than Excluded Assets) that are from time to time subject to Liens securing the Credit Agreement Obligations, as provided in the Notes Collateral Documents (including the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement entered into on the Issue Date), subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement. The Trustee, the Issuer and the Guarantors hereby acknowledge and agree that the Notes Collateral Agent holds the Liens on the Collateral for the benefit of the Holders, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent and pursuant to the terms of the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement.

(b)    The Notes Collateral Documents to be entered into on the Issue Date and thereafter from time to time, among the Issuer, the Guarantors and the Notes Collateral Agent on behalf of Holders of Notes, will be in form substantially similar to the corresponding Credit Agreement Collateral Document, with such changes as are customary with respect to security documents securing debt securities. Certain security interests in the Collateral may not be in place on the Issue Date or may not be perfected on the Issue Date. For example, some of the instruments and other documents, such as UCC fixture filings and intellectual property filings required or desirable to perfect a security interest may not be delivered and/or, if applicable, recorded on or prior to such date. To the extent any such security interest cannot be perfected by the Issue Date, the Issuer and the Guarantors will use their commercially reasonable efforts to perform all acts and things that may be required to have such security interests in the Collateral duly created and enforceable and perfected, to the extent required by the Notes Collateral Documents, as promptly as practicable following the Issue Date, but in any event, within 90 days of the Issue Date (or such longer period of time as to which the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent may agree under the Credit Agreement Collateral Documents).

Subject to the applicable limitations set forth in the Notes Collateral Documents and this Indenture (including with respect to Excluded Assets), the Issuer and the Guarantors shall execute any and all further documents, financing statements, applications for registration, agreements and instruments, and take all further action that may be required under applicable law, or that the Notes Collateral Agent may reasonably request, in order to grant, perfect, preserve and protect the validity and priority of the security interests created or intended to be created by the Notes Collateral Documents in the Collateral. Subject to the applicable limitations set forth in the Notes Collateral Documents and this Indenture (including with respect to Excluded Assets), if, after the Issue Date, the Issuer or a Guarantor acquires property that is not automatically subject to a perfected security interest under the Notes Collateral Documents and such property constitutes or would constitute Collateral (including, without limitation, any asset of the Issuer or a Guarantor that becomes Collateral subsequent to the Issue Date as a result of such asset ceasing to be an Excluded Asset) or an entity becomes a Guarantor, then the Issuer or such Guarantor will, as soon as practicable, but in any event, within 90 days (or such longer period of time as to which the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent may agree under the Credit Agreement Collateral Documents), provide for security over such property (or, in the case of a new Guarantor, its assets of the type that would constitute Collateral under the Notes Collateral Documents) in favor of the Notes Collateral Agent and deliver joinder agreements or supplements as required by this Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents and take all actions required by the Notes Collateral Documents and this Indenture to perfect the liens created by the Notes Collateral Documents.

(c)    The Issuer and the Guarantors may incur Junior Lien Obligations subject to compliance with the covenants described in Sections 3.2 and 3.6. With the consent of any Holder of Notes, the Issuer, the Guarantors, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent may enter into an Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement or an amendment to the Intercreditor Agreement with the Credit Agreement Collateral Agent and the agent, trustee or other representative of the holders of such Junior Lien Obligations to subordinate the Liens on such Junior Lien Obligations to the Liens on the Collateral on customary market terms or on terms that are not otherwise materially adverse to the interests of the Holders (in each case, as determined in good faith by the Issuer). The Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent will enter into any such intercreditor agreement or amendment at the request of the Issuer. The Indenture will provide that each Holder of a Note, by accepting such Note, will be deemed to have agreed to and accepted the terms and conditions of such intercreditor agreement or amendment, to have authorized the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent to become a party to any such intercreditor agreement or amendment, and the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent will not be required to seek the consent of any Holders in connection with the foregoing.

 

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(d)     So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and subject to the terms of this Indenture and the Note Collateral Agreement Documents, each the Issuer and each Guarantor will be entitled to freely operate the property and assets constituting the Collateral pledged by it and to receive, invest and dispose of all cash dividends, principal, interest and other payments made upon or with respect to the Collateral pledged by it and to exercise any voting and other consensual rights pertaining to the Collateral pledged by it.

SECTION 12.2.    Release of Collateral.

(a)    Collateral may be released from the Lien and security interest created by the Notes Collateral Documents at any time and from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Notes Collateral Documents, the Intercreditor Agreement and this Indenture. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Notes Collateral Documents, the Intercreditor Agreement and this Indenture, the property and other assets of the Issuer and the Guarantors constituting Collateral shall be automatically released from the Liens securing the Notes and the Notes Obligations under any one or more of the following circumstances:

(1)    upon Legal Defeasance, Covenant Defeasance or satisfaction and discharge this Indenture as provided under Articles VIII or XI of this Indenture,

(2)    upon payment in full of principal, interest and all other Obligations (other than contingent Obligations in respect of which no claims have been made) on the Notes issued under this Indenture,

(3)    in whole or in part, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 9.2,

(4)    in connection with any sale, transfer or other disposition of any Collateral to any Person other than the Issuer or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries (but excluding any transaction subject to Section 4.1 where the recipient is required to become the obligor on the Notes or a Guarantee) that does not violate any of the terms of this Indenture (with respect to the Lien on such Collateral),

(5)    in whole or in part, in accordance with the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement,

(6)    as to any Collateral that becomes an Excluded Asset, or

(7)    if the Notes achieve Investment Grade Status.

(b)    With respect to any release of Collateral, upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate and Opinion of Counsel stating that all conditions precedent under this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents, and the Intercreditor Agreement, as applicable, to such release have been met and that it is permitted for the Trustee and/or Notes Collateral Agent to execute and deliver the documents requested by the Issuer in connection with such release and any instruments of termination, satisfaction or release reasonably requested by and prepared by the Issuer, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall, execute, deliver or acknowledge (at the Issuer’s expense) such instruments or releases to evidence the release of any Collateral permitted to be released pursuant to this Indenture or the Notes Collateral Documents, or the Intercreditor Agreement and shall do or cause to be done (at the Issuer’s expense) all acts reasonably requested of them to release such Lien as soon as is reasonably practicable. Neither the Trustee nor the Notes Collateral Agent shall be liable for any such release undertaken in reliance upon any such Officer’s Certificate and Opinion of Counsel, and notwithstanding any term hereof or in any Notes Collateral Document or in the Intercreditor Agreement to the contrary, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall not be under any obligation to release any such Lien and security interest, or execute and deliver any such instrument of release, satisfaction or termination, unless and until it receives such Officer’s Certificate, upon which it shall be entitled to conclusively rely.

(c)    The Issuer and the Guarantors shall not enter into any agreement that requires the proceeds received from any sale of Collateral to be applied to repay, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire any Indebtedness for money borrowed, other than under the Credit Agreement and other than as permitted by this Indenture, the Notes, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 12.2 will restrict the incurrence of Indebtedness secured by Permitted Liens or Permitted Collateral Liens.

 

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SECTION 12.3.    Suits to Protect the Collateral.

Subject to the provisions of Article VII and the Notes Collateral Documents, and the Intercreditor Agreement, the Trustee may or may direct the Notes Collateral Agent to take all actions it determines in order to:

(a)    enforce any of the terms of the Notes Collateral Documents; and

(b)    collect and receive any and all amounts payable in respect of the Obligations hereunder.

Subject to the provisions of the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent shall have the power to institute and to maintain such suits and proceedings as the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent may determine to prevent any impairment of the Collateral by any acts which may be unlawful or in violation of any of the Notes Collateral Documents or this Indenture, and such suits and proceedings as the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent may determine to preserve or protect its interests and the interests of the Holders in the Collateral. Nothing in this Section 12.3 shall be considered to impose any such duty or obligation to act on the part of the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent.

SECTION 12.4.    Authorization of Receipt of Funds by the Trustee Under the Notes Collateral Documents. Subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement, the Trustee is authorized to receive any funds for the benefit of the Holders distributed under the Notes Collateral Documents, and to make further distributions of such funds to the Holders according to the provisions of this Indenture.

SECTION 12.5.    Purchaser Protected. In no event shall any purchaser in good faith of any property purported to be released hereunder be bound to ascertain the authority of the Notes Collateral Agent or the Trustee to execute the applicable release or to inquire as to the satisfaction of any conditions required by the provisions hereof for the exercise of such authority or to see to the application of any consideration given by such purchaser or other transferee; nor shall any purchaser or other transferee of any property or rights permitted by this Article XII to be sold be under any obligation to ascertain or inquire into the authority of the Issuer or the applicable Guarantor to make any such sale or other transfer.

SECTION 12.6.    Powers Exercisable by Receiver or Trustee. In case the Collateral shall be in the possession of a receiver or trustee, lawfully appointed, the powers conferred in this Article XII upon the Issuer or a Guarantor with respect to the release, sale or other disposition of such property may be exercised by such receiver or trustee, and an instrument signed by such receiver or trustee shall be deemed the equivalent of any similar instrument of the Issuer or a Guarantor or of any Officer or Officers thereof required by the provisions of this Article XII; and if the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent shall be in the possession of the Collateral under any provision of this Indenture, then such powers may be exercised by the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent.

SECTION 12.7.    Notes Collateral Agent.

(a)    The Issuer and each of the Holders by acceptance of the Notes hereby designates and appoints the Notes Collateral Agent as its agent under this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, and the Issuer and each of the Holders by acceptance of the Notes hereby irrevocably authorizes the Notes Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to the Notes Collateral Agent by the terms of this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, and consents and agrees to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement and each Notes Collateral Document, as the same may be in effect or may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with their respective terms. The Notes Collateral Agent agrees to act as such on the express conditions contained in this Section 12.7. Each Holder agrees that any action taken by the Notes Collateral Agent in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, the Intercreditor Agreement and the Notes Collateral Documents, and the exercise by the Notes Collateral Agent of any rights or remedies set forth herein and therein shall be authorized and binding upon all Holders. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, the duties of the Notes Collateral Agent shall be ministerial and administrative in nature, and the Notes Collateral Agent shall not have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein and in the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, to which the Notes Collateral Agent is a party, nor shall the Notes Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any trust or other fiduciary relationship with the Trustee, any Holder or any Grantor, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read

 

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into this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement, or otherwise exist against the Notes Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” in this Indenture with reference to the Notes Collateral Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties.

(b)    The Notes Collateral Agent may perform any of its duties under this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents or the Intercreditor Agreement by or through receivers, agents, employees, attorneys-in-fact or with respect to any specified Person, such Person’s Affiliates, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors and attorneys-in-fact of such Person and its Affiliates (a “Related Person”), and shall be entitled to advice of counsel concerning all matters pertaining to such duties, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in taking action in reliance upon any advice or opinion given by legal counsel. The Notes Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any receiver, agent, employee, attorney-in-fact or Related Person that it selects as long as such selection was made in good faith and with due care.

(c)    The Notes Collateral Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any writing, resolution, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, telegram, facsimile, certification, telephone message, statement, or other communication, document or conversation (including those by telephone or e-mail) 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 (including, without limitation, counsel to the Issuer or any other Grantor), independent accountants and other experts and advisors selected by the Notes Collateral Agent. The Notes Collateral Agent shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, or other paper or document. The Notes Collateral Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents or the Intercreditor Agreement unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of the Trustee or the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes as it determines and, if it so requests, it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Holders 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 Notes Collateral Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents, or the Intercreditor Agreement in accordance with a request, direction, instruction or consent of the Trustee or the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all of the Holders.

(d)    The Notes Collateral Agent may resign at any time by 30 days’ written notice to the Trustee and the Issuer, such resignation to be effective upon the acceptance of a successor agent to its appointment as Notes Collateral Agent. If the Notes Collateral Agent resigns under this Indenture, the Issuer shall appoint a successor collateral agent. If no successor collateral agent is appointed prior to the intended effective date of the resignation of the Notes Collateral Agent (as stated in the notice of resignation), the Trustee, at the direction of the Holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, may appoint a successor collateral agent, subject to the consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and which shall not be required during a continuing Event of Default). If no successor collateral agent is appointed and consented to by the Issuer pursuant to the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days after the intended effective date of resignation (as stated in the notice of resignation) the Notes Collateral Agent shall be entitled to petition, at the Issuer’s expense, a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as successor collateral agent hereunder, such successor collateral agent shall succeed to all the rights, powers and duties of the retiring Notes Collateral Agent, and the term “Notes Collateral Agent” shall mean such successor collateral agent, and the retiring Notes Collateral Agent’s appointment, powers and duties as the Notes Collateral Agent shall be terminated. If the Notes Collateral Agent consolidates with, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all its corporate trust business or assets to, another Person, the resulting, surviving or transferee Person without any further act shall be the successor Notes Collateral Agent. After the retiring Notes Collateral Agent’s resignation hereunder, the provisions of this Section 12.7 (and Section 7.7 hereof) shall continue to inure to its benefit and the retiring Notes Collateral Agent shall not by reason of such resignation be deemed to be released from liability as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was the Notes Collateral Agent under this Indenture.

(e)    If at any time or times the Trustee shall receive (i) by payment, foreclosure, set-off or otherwise, any proceeds of Collateral or any payments with respect to the Obligations arising under, or relating to, this Indenture, except for any such proceeds or payments received by the Trustee from the Notes Collateral Agent pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, or (ii) payments from the Notes Collateral Agent in excess of the amount required to be paid to the Trustee pursuant to Article VI, the Trustee shall promptly turn the same over to the Notes Collateral Agent, in kind, and with such endorsements as may be required to negotiate the same to the Notes Collateral Agent such proceeds to be applied by the Notes Collateral Agent pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement.

 

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(f)    If the Issuer or any Guarantor (i) incurs or proposes to incur any Junior Lien Obligations and (ii) delivers to the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent an Officer’s Certificate so stating and requesting the Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent, if applicable, to enter into an Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement in favor of a designated agent or representative for the holders of the Junior Lien Obligations, as applicable, so incurred, together with an Opinion of Counsel, the Notes Collateral Agent and Trustee, if applicable, shall (and is hereby authorized and directed to) enter into such Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement (at the sole expense and cost of the Issuer, including legal fees and expenses of the Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent), bind the Holders on the terms set forth therein and perform and observe its obligations thereunder. From and after execution of any such Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement, the rights and limitations in this Indenture applicable to the Notes Collateral Agent and Trustee with respect to the Intercreditor Agreement shall also apply with respect to such Acceptable Intercreditor Agreement.

ARTICLE XIII

MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 13.1.    Notices. Any notice, request, direction, consent or communication made pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture or the Notes shall be in writing and delivered in person, sent by facsimile, sent by electronic mail in pdf format, delivered by commercial courier service or mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

if to the Issuer or to any Guarantor:

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood St., 15th Floor

Dallas, Texas

Attention: General Counsel

if to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, at its corporate trust office, which corporate trust office for purposes of this Indenture is at the date hereof located at:

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee

CTSO Mail Operations

600 South 4th Street, 7th Floor

MAC N9300-070

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Attention: Corporate Trust Services – MoneyGram International Administrator

The Issuer, the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, by written notice to the others, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

Any notice or communication to the Issuer or the Guarantors shall be deemed to have been given or made as of the date so delivered if personally delivered or if delivered electronically, in pdf format; when receipt is acknowledged, if telecopied; and one (1) calendar day after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid (except that a notice of change of address shall not be deemed to have been given until actually received by the addressee). Any notice or communication to the Trustee or Notes Collateral Agent shall be deemed delivered upon receipt.

Any notice or communication sent to a Holder shall be electronically delivered or mailed to the Holder at the Holder’s address as it appears in the Notes Register and shall be sufficiently given if so sent within the time prescribed.

Failure to mail or deliver electronically a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders. If a notice or communication is sent in the manner provided above, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it, except that notices to the Trustee shall be effective only upon receipt.

 

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or any Note, where this Indenture or any Note provides for notice of any event (including any notice of redemption or purchase) to a Holder of a Global Note (whether by mail or otherwise), such notice shall be sufficiently given if given to DTC (or its designee) pursuant to the standing instructions from DTC or its designee.

SECTION 13.2.    Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent. Upon any request or application by the Issuer or any of the Guarantors to the Trustee and/or the Notes Collateral Agent to take or refrain from taking any action under this Indenture, the Issuer or such Guarantor, as the case may be, shall furnish to the Trustee and, if such action relates to a Notes Collateral Document or an Intercreditor Agreement, the Notes Collateral Agent:

(1)    an Officer’s Certificate in form satisfactory to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 13.3 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been satisfied; and

(2)    an Opinion of Counsel in form satisfactory to the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 13.3 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent have been satisfied and all covenants have been complied with.

SECTION 13.3.    Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion. Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a covenant or condition provided for in this Indenture shall include:

(1)    a statement that the individual making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;

(2)    a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

(3)    a statement that, in the opinion of such individual, such individual has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable such individual to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

(4)    a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such individual, such covenant or condition has been complied with.

In giving such Opinion of Counsel, counsel may rely as to factual matters on an Officer’s Certificate or on certificates of public officials.

SECTION 13.4.    When Notes Disregarded. In determining whether the Holders of the required aggregate principal amount of Notes have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the Issuer, any Guarantor or any Affiliate of them shall be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding, except that, for the purpose of determining whether the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent shall be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver or consent, only Notes which a Trust Officer of the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent, as the case may be, actually knows are so owned shall be so disregarded. Also, subject to the foregoing, only Notes outstanding at the time shall be considered in any such determination.

SECTION 13.5.    Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent and Registrar. The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by, or at meetings of, Holders. The Registrar and the Paying Agent may make reasonable rules for their functions.

SECTION 13.6.    Legal Holidays. A “Legal Holiday” is a Saturday, a Sunday or other day on which commercial banking institutions are authorized or required to be closed in New York, New York or the jurisdiction of the place of payment. If a payment date or a Redemption Date is a Legal Holiday, payment shall be made on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest shall accrue for the intervening period. If a regular record date is a Legal Holiday, the record date shall not be affected.

SECTION 13.7.    Governing Law. THIS INDENTURE, THE NOTES AND THE GUARANTEES AND THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

 

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SECTION 13.8.    Jurisdiction. The Issuer and the Guarantors agree that any suit, action or proceeding against the Issuer or any Guarantor brought by any Holder, the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent arising out of or based upon this Indenture, the Guarantee or the Notes may be instituted in any state or Federal court in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, and each of them irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any suit, action or proceeding. The Issuer and the Guarantors irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection to any suit, action, or proceeding that may be brought in connection with this Indenture, the Guarantee or the Notes, including such actions, suits or proceedings relating to securities laws of the United States of America or any state thereof, in such courts whether on the grounds of venue, residence or domicile or on the ground that any such suit, action or proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Issuer and the Guarantors agree that final judgment in any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court shall be conclusive and binding upon the Issuer or the Guarantors, as the case may be, and may be enforced in any court to the jurisdiction of which the Issuer or the Guarantors, as the case may be, are subject by a suit upon such judgment.

SECTION 13.9.    Waivers of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE ISSUER, THE GUARANTORS, THE NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT AND THE TRUSTEE HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS INDENTURE, THE NOTES OR THE GUARANTEES AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.

SECTION 13.10.    USA PATRIOT Act. The parties hereto acknowledge that in accordance with Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, like all financial institutions and in order to help fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering, is required to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or legal entity that establishes a relationship or opens an account. The parties to this Indenture agree that they will provide the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent with such information as it may request in order to satisfy the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act.

SECTION 13.11.    No Recourse Against Others. No director, officer, manager, partner, member, employee, incorporator, equityholder or stockholder of the Issuer or any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Issuer, as such (other than the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary), will have any liability for any obligations of the Issuer or the Guarantors under the Notes, this Indenture, the Notes Collateral Documents, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

SECTION 13.12.    Successors. All agreements of the Issuer and each Guarantor in this Indenture and the Notes shall bind their respective successors. All agreements of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent in this Indenture shall bind their respective successors.

SECTION 13.13.    Multiple Originals; Electronic Signature. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Indenture and of signature pages by facsimile, PDF or other electronic transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Indenture as to the parties hereto and may be used in lieu of the original Indenture for all purposes. Signatures of the parties hereto transmitted by facsimile, PDF or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes. This Indenture and any certificate, agreement or other document to be signed in connection with this Indenture and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be valid, binding, and enforceable against a party only when executed and delivered by an authorized individual on behalf of the party by means of (i) an original manual signature; (ii) a faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature; or (iii) in the case of this Indenture and any certificate, agreement or other document to be signed in connection with this Indenture and the transactions contemplated hereby, other than any Notes, any electronic signature permitted by the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, state enactments of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and/or any other relevant electronic signatures law, including relevant provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (collectively, “Signature Law”). Each electronic signature (except in the case of any Notes) or faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature shall for all purposes have the same validity, legal effect, and admissibility in evidence as an original manual signature. Each party hereto shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon, and shall have no liability with respect to, any faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature, or other electronic signature (except in the case of any Notes), of any party and shall have no duty to investigate, confirm or otherwise verify the validity or authenticity thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, original manual signatures shall be used for authentication by the Trustee of any Notes, and execution or indorsement of writings when required under the Uniform Commercial Code or other Signature Law due to the character or intended character of the writings.

 

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SECTION 13.14.    Table of Contents; Headings. The table of contents, cross-reference table and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not intended to be considered a part hereof and shall not modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

SECTION 13.15.    Force Majeure. In no event shall the Trustee or the Notes Collateral Agent be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, (i) any act or provision of present or future law or regulation or governmental authority, (ii) labor disputes, strikes or work stoppages, (iii) accidents, (iv) acts of war or terrorism, (v) civil or military disturbances or unrest, (vi) nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, (vii) epidemics or pandemics, (viii) disease, (ix) quarantine, (x) national emergency, (xi) interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, communications or computer (software and hardware) services, (xii) communications system failure, (xiii) malware or ransomware, (xiv) the unavailability of the Federal Reserve Bank wire, telex or other communication or wire facility, or (xv) unavailability of any securities clearing system, it being understood that the Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent shall use reasonable best efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

SECTION 13.16.    Severability. In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

[Signature on following pages]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Indenture to be duly executed all as of the date and year first written above.

 

Issuer
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ W. Alexander Holmes

  Name:    W. Alexander Holmes
  Title:      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Guarantors
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
By:  

/s/ W. Alexander Holmes

  Name:    W. Alexander Holmes
  Title:      Chief Executive Officer
MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE, INC.
By:  

/s/ W. Alexander Holmes

  Name:    W. Alexander Holmes
  Title:      Chief Executive Officer
MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
By:  

/s/ W. Alexander Holmes

  Name:    W. Alexander Holmes
  Title:      Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Indenture]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Indenture to be duly executed all as of the date and year first written above.

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Trustee and as Notes Collateral Agent

By:  

/s/ Patrick Giordano

  Name:    Patrick Giordano
  Title:      Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Indenture]


EXHIBIT A

[FORM OF FACE OF GLOBAL RESTRICTED NOTE]

[Applicable Restricted Notes Legend]

[Depository Legend, if applicable]

 

No. [    ]    Principal Amount $[        ] [as revised by the Schedule of Increases and Decreases in Global Note attached hereto]1
   CUSIP NO.
   ISIN NO.

MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026

MoneyGram International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), promises to pay to [Cede & Co.],2 or its registered assigns, the principal sum of          U. S. dollars, [as revised by the Schedule of Increases and Decreases in Global Note attached hereto],3 on August 1, 2026.

Interest Payment Dates: February 1 and August 1, commencing on February 1, 2022

Record Dates: January 15 and July 15

Additional provisions of this Note are set forth on the other side of this Note.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has caused this instrument to be duly executed.

 

MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

                                                                                   

  Name:
  Title:

 

 

1 

Insert in Global Notes only.

2 

Insert in Global Notes only.

3 

Insert in Global Notes only.

 

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TRUSTEE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This Note is one of the 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Trustee

By:  

                                                                               

  Authorized Signatory

Dated:                                                                   

 

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[FORM OF REVERSE SIDE OF NOTE]

MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

5.375% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2026

Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Indenture.

1.    Interest

The Issuer promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note at 5.375% per annum. The Issuer will pay interest semi-annually in arrears every February 1 and August 1 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), provided, that the first Interest Payment Date shall be February 1, 2022. Interest on the Notes shall accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of issuance. The Issuer shall pay interest on overdue principal at the rate specified herein, and it shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest (without regard to any applicable grace period) at the same rate to the extent lawful. Interest on the Notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.

2.    Method of Payment

By no later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date on which any principal of, premium, if any, or interest, on any Note is due and payable, the Issuer shall deposit with the Paying Agent a sum sufficient in immediately available funds to pay such principal, premium, and interest when due. Interest on any Note which is payable, and is timely paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note (or one or more Predecessor Notes) is registered at the close of business on the preceding January 15 and July 15 at the office or agency of the Issuer maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Indenture. The principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Notes shall be payable at the office or agency of Paying Agent or Registrar designated by the Issuer maintained for such purpose (which shall initially be the corporate trust office of the Trustee maintained for such purpose), or at such other office or agency of the Issuer as may be maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Indenture; provided, however, that, at the option of the Paying Agent, each installment of interest may be paid by (i) check mailed to addresses of the Persons entitled thereto as such addresses shall appear on the Notes Register or (ii) wire transfer to an account located in the United States maintained by the payee, subject to the third to the last sentence of this paragraph. Payments in respect of Notes represented by a Global Note (including principal, premium, if any, and interest) will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by The Depository Trust Company or any successor depository. Payments in respect of Notes represented by Definitive Notes (including principal, premium, if any, and interest) held by a Holder of at least $5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes represented by Definitive Notes will be made in accordance with the Notes Register, or by wire transfer to a Dollar account maintained by the payee with a bank in the United States if such Holder elects payment by wire transfer by giving written notice to the Trustee or the Paying Agent to such effect designating such account no later than 15 days immediately preceding the relevant due date for payment (or such other date as the Trustee may accept in its discretion). If an Interest Payment Date or a Redemption Date is a Legal Holiday, payment shall be made on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest shall accrue for the intervening period. If a regular record date is a Legal Holiday, the record date shall not be affected.

3.    Paying Agent and Registrar

Initially, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (in such capacity, as applicable, the “Trustee” and the “Notes Collateral Agent”) shall act as Registrar and Paying Agent for the Notes. The Issuer may change any Registrar or Paying Agent without prior notice to the Holders. The Issuer or any Guarantor may act as Paying Agent, Registrar or transfer agent.

4.    Indenture

The Issuer issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of July 21, 2021, among the Issuer, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Indenture”). The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture. The Notes are subject to all terms and provisions of the Indenture, and Holders are referred to the Indenture for a statement of those terms. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Notes and the terms of the Indenture, the terms of the Indenture shall control.

 

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The Notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuer. The aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be authenticated and delivered under the Indenture is unlimited. This Note is one of the 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 referred to in the Indenture. The Notes include (i) $415,000,000 principal amount of the Issuer’s 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 issued under the Indenture on July 21, 2021 (the “Initial Notes”) and (ii) if and when issued, additional Notes that may be issued from time to time under the Indenture subsequent to July 21, 2021 (the “Additional Notes”) as provided in Section 2.1(a) of the Indenture. The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes shall be considered collectively as a single class for all purposes of the Indenture; provided that the Additional Notes will not be issued with the same CUSIP as the existing Notes unless such Additional Notes are fungible with the existing Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

5.    Guarantees

To guarantee the due and punctual payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest (including post-filing or post-petition interest in any proceeding under Bankruptcy Law) on the Notes and all other amounts payable by the Issuer under the Indenture and the Notes when and as the same shall be due and payable, whether at maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, according to the terms of the Notes and the Indenture, each Guarantor will unconditionally guarantee (and future guarantors, jointly and severally with the Guarantors, will fully and unconditionally Guarantee) such obligations on a senior secured basis pursuant to the terms of the Indenture.

6.    Redemption and Repurchase.

The Notes are subject to optional redemption, and may be the subject of certain repurchase events, as further described in the Indenture. The Issuer shall not be required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the Notes.

7.    Denominations; Transfer; Exchange

The Notes shall be issuable only in fully registered form in minimum denominations of $2,000 principal amount and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof. A Holder may transfer or exchange Notes in accordance with the Indenture. The Registrar may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements or transfer documents and to pay a sum sufficient to cover any tax and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Registrar need not register the transfer of or exchange of any Note (A) for a period beginning (1) fifteen (15) calendar days before the mailing of a notice of an offer to repurchase or redeem Notes and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing or (2) fifteen (15) calendar days before an Interest Payment Date and ending on such Interest Payment Date or (B) called for redemption, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part.

8.     Persons Deemed Owners

The registered Holder of this Note may be treated as the owner of it for all purposes.

9.    Unclaimed Money

If money for the payment of principal, premium, if any, interest remains unclaimed for two years, the Trustee or Paying Agent shall pay the money back to the Issuer at its written request unless an abandoned property law designates another Person to receive such money. After any such payment, Holders entitled to the money must look only to the Issuer and not to the Trustee for payment as general creditors unless an abandoned property law designates another person for payment.

 

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10.    Discharge and Defeasance

Subject to certain exceptions and conditions set forth in the Indenture, the Issuer at any time may terminate some or all of its obligations under the Notes and the Indenture if the Issuer deposits with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations for the payment of principal, premium, if any and interest on the Notes to redemption or maturity, as the case may be.

11.    Amendment, Supplement, Waiver

Subject to certain exceptions contained in the Indenture, the Indenture, the Notes and the Notes Collateral Documents may be amended, or a Default thereunder may be waived, with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes. Without notice to or the consent of any Holder, the Issuer, the Guarantors, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, may amend or supplement the Indenture, the Notes and the Notes Collateral Documents as provided in the Indenture.

12.    Defaults and Remedies

If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default relating to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Issuer) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee by notice to the Issuer, or the Holders of at least 30.0% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes by notice to the Issuer and the Trustee, may declare the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on all the Notes to be due and payable immediately. Upon the effectiveness of such declaration, such principal and interest will be due and payable immediately. If a bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Issuer occurs and is continuing, the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on all the Notes will become and be immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holders. Under certain circumstances, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes may waive defaults and rescind any such acceleration with respect to the Notes and its consequences.

13.    Trustee Dealings with the Issuer

Subject to certain limitations set forth in the Indenture, the Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Issuer, Guarantors or their Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. In addition, the Trustee shall be permitted to engage in transactions with the Issuer and its Affiliates and Subsidiaries.

14.    No Recourse Against Others

No director, officer, employee, incorporator or shareholder of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, as such (other than the Issuer and the Guarantors), shall have any liability for any obligations of the Issuer or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Guarantees or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. Such waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws and it is the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against public policy.

15.    Authentication

This Note shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of the Trustee (or an authenticating agent acting on its behalf) manually signs the certificate of authentication on this Note.

 

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16.    Abbreviations

Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entirety), JT TEN (= joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= custodian) and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gift to Minors Act).

17.    CUSIP and ISIN Numbers

The Issuer has caused CUSIP and ISIN numbers, if applicable, to be printed on the Notes and has directed the Trustee to use CUSIP and ISIN numbers, if applicable, in notices of redemption or purchase as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption or purchase and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon.

18.    Governing Law

This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

19.    Security

The Notes and the related Guarantees will be secured by the Collateral on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Indenture and the Notes Collateral Documents. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as the case may be, hold the Collateral in trust for the benefit of the Holders of the Notes, in each case pursuant to the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement. Each Holder, by accepting this Note, consents and agrees to the terms of the Notes Collateral Documents (including the provisions providing for the foreclosure and release of Collateral) and the Intercreditor Agreement, each as may be in effect or may be amended from time to time in accordance with their terms and the Indenture, and authorizes and directs each of the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent, as applicable, to enter into the Notes Collateral Documents and the Intercreditor Agreement on or following the Issue Date, and to perform its obligations and exercise its rights thereunder in accordance therewith.

The Issuer will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge to the Holder a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood St., 15th Floor

Dallas, Texas

Attention: General Counsel

 

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ASSIGNMENT FORM

To assign this Note, fill in the form below:

I or we assign and transfer this Note to:

 

 

  (Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)

    

 

 

  (Insert assignee’s social security or tax I.D. No.)

and irrevocably appoint                      agent to transfer this Note on the books of the Issuer. The agent may substitute another to act for him.

 

  Date:    Your Signature                                                                                                                

 

  Signature Guarantee:                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  (Signature must be guaranteed)

 

    

 

  Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Note.

The signature(s) should be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution (banks, stockbrokers, savings and loan associations and credit unions with membership in an approved signature guarantee medallion program), pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 17Ad-15.

The undersigned hereby certifies that it ☐ is / ☐ is not an Affiliate of the Issuer and that, to its knowledge, the proposed transferee ☐ is / ☐ is not an Affiliate of the Issuer.

In connection with any transfer or exchange of any of the Notes evidenced by this certificate occurring prior to the date that is one year after the later of the date of original issuance of such Notes and the last date, if any, on which such Notes were owned by the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer, the undersigned confirms that such Notes are being:

CHECK ONE BOX BELOW:

 

(1)       acquired for the undersigned’s own account, without transfer; or
(2)       transferred to the Issuer; or
(3)       transferred pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”); or
(4)       transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act; or
(5)       transferred pursuant to and in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act; or
(6)       transferred pursuant to an Institutional Accredited Investor and pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A, Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904; or

 

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(7)       transferred pursuant to another available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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Unless one of the boxes is checked, the Trustee will refuse to register any of the Notes evidenced by this certificate in the name of any person other than the registered Holder thereof; provided, however, that if box (5), (6) or (7) is checked, the Issuer may require, prior to registering any such transfer of the Notes, in its sole discretion, such legal opinions, certifications and other information as the Issuer may reasonably request to confirm that such transfer is being made pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, such as the exemption provided by Rule 144 under such Act.

 

   

 

    Signature
Signature Guarantee:    

 

   

 

  (Signature must be guaranteed)     Signature

The signature(s) should be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution (banks, stockbrokers, savings and loan associations and credit unions with membership in an approved signature guarantee medallion program), pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 17Ad-15.

TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF BOX (1) OR (3) ABOVE IS CHECKED.

The undersigned represents and warrants that it is purchasing this Note for its own account or an account with respect to which it exercises sole investment discretion and that it and any such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information regarding the Issuer as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon the undersigned’s foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A.

 

   

 

    Dated:

 

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[TO BE ATTACHED TO GLOBAL NOTES]

SCHEDULE OF INCREASES OR DECREASES IN GLOBAL NOTES

The following increases or decreases in this Global Note have been made:

 

Date of Exchange

  

Amount of decrease

in Principal Amount

of this Global Note

  

Amount of increase

in Principal Amount

of this Global Note

  

Principal Amount of
this Global Note
following such
decrease or increase

  

Signature of
authorized signatory

of Trustee or Notes

Custodian

           

 

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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE

If you elect to have this Note purchased by the Issuer pursuant to Section 3.5 or 3.9 of the Indenture, check either box:

 

Section 3.5 ☐   Section 3.9 ☐

If you want to elect to have only part of this Note purchased by the Issuer pursuant to Section 3.5 or 3.9 of the Indenture, state the principal amount (must be in minimum denominations of $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof): $         and specify the denomination or denominations (which shall not be less than the minimum authorized denomination) of the Notes to be issued to the Holder for the portion of the within Note not being repurchased (in the absence of any such specification, one such Note will be issued for the portion not being repurchased):                     .

 

Date:                                        Your Signature                                                                                                                 
       (Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of the Note) 
Signature Guarantee:                                                                                                                                                
    (Signature must be guaranteed)

The signature(s) should be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution (banks, stockbrokers, savings and loan associations and credit unions with membership in an approved signature guarantee medallion program), pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 17Ad-15.

 

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EXHIBIT B

Form of Supplemental Indenture to Add Guarantors

[                    ] SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of [                    ], by and among the parties that are signatories hereto as Guarantors (the “Guaranteeing Entities” and each a “Guaranteeing Entity”), MoneyGram International, Inc., as Issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent under the Indenture referred to below.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, each of the Issuer, the Guarantors party thereto and the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent have heretofore executed and delivered an indenture dated as of July 21, 2021 (as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”), providing for the issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $415 million of 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 of the Issuer (the “Notes”);

WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances each Guaranteeing Entity shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Guaranteeing Entity shall unconditionally guarantee, on a joint and several basis with the other Guarantors, all of the Issuer’s Obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and conditions set forth herein and under the Indenture (the “Guarantee”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.1 of the Indenture, the Issuer, any Guarantor, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent are authorized to execute and deliver a supplemental indenture to add additional Guarantors, without the consent of any Holder.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Guaranteeing Entity, the Issuer, the other Guarantors, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1. Defined Terms. As used in this Supplemental Indenture, terms defined in the Indenture or in the preamble or recitals hereto are used herein as therein defined. The words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereby” and other words of similar import used in this Supplemental Indenture refer to this Supplemental Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section hereof.

ARTICLE II

AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND; GUARANTEE

Section 2.1. Agreement to be Bound. Each Guaranteeing Entity hereby becomes a party to the Indenture as a Guarantor and as such will have all of the rights and be subject to all of the obligations and agreements of a Guarantor under the Indenture.

Section 2.2. Guarantee. Each Guaranteeing Entity agrees, on a joint and several basis with all the existing Guarantors [and the other Guaranteeing Entities], to fully, unconditionally and irrevocably Guarantee to each Holder of the Notes, the Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent the Guaranteed Obligations pursuant to Article X of the Indenture on a senior basis.

ARTICLE III

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 3.1. Release of Guarantee. This Guarantee shall be released in accordance with Section 10.2 of the Indenture.

Section 3.2. Governing Law. This Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

 

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Section 3.3. Severability. In case any provision in this Supplemental Indenture shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability.

Section 3.4. Benefits Acknowledged. Each Guaranteeing Entity’s Guarantee is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Indenture. Each Guaranteeing Entity acknowledges that it will receive direct and indirect benefits from the financing arrangements contemplated by the Indenture and this Supplemental Indenture and that the guarantee and waivers made by it pursuant to this Guarantee are knowingly made in contemplation of such benefits.

Section 3.5. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indentures Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

Section 3.6. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent. The Trustee and the Notes Collateral Agent make no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or with respect to the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the other parties hereto.

Section 3.7. Counterparts. The parties hereto may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Supplemental Indenture and of signature pages by facsimile or PDF transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture as to the parties hereto and may be used in lieu of the original Supplemental Indenture for all purposes. Signatures of the parties hereto transmitted by facsimile or PDF shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.

Section 3.8. Execution and Delivery. Each Guaranteeing Entity agrees that its Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of any such Guarantee.

Section 3.9. Headings. The headings of the Articles and the Sections in this Supplemental Indenture are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to alter or affect the meaning or interpretation of any provisions hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

[GUARANTEEING ENTITY],

as a Guarantor

By:  

                                                                                   

  Name:
  Title:
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

[Signature Page to Supplemental Indenture]

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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent

By:  

                                                                               

  Name:
  Title:

 

[Signature Page to Supplemental Indenture]

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

See attached.


EXHIBIT D

FORM OF

SECURITY AGREEMENT

See attached.

Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

Published CUSIP Number: 60935QAM8

 

 

 

CREDIT AGREEMENT

DATED AS OF JULY 21, 2021

AMONG

MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.,

as the Borrower,

THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO,

and

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Administrative Agent

 

 

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

and WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC,

as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners

UNITED TEXAS BANK,

as Co-Manager

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

         PAGE  
ARTICLE 1

 

DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01.

 

Definitions

     1  

Section 1.02.

 

Terms Generally

     39  

Section 1.03.

 

Rounding

     39  

Section 1.04.

 

Times of Day

     39  

Section 1.05.

 

Timing of Payment or Performance

     39  

Section 1.06.

 

Accounting

     40  

Section 1.07.

 

Pro Forma Calculations

     40  

Section 1.08.

 

Letter of Credit Amount

     41  

Section 1.09.

 

Interest Rates

     41  

Section 1.10.

 

LLC Division/Series Transactions

     41  

Section 1.11.

 

Cashless Rollovers

     42  

Section 1.12.

 

Negative Covenant Compliance

     42  
ARTICLE 2

 

THE CREDITS

     43  

Section 2.01.

 

Term Loans

     43  

Section 2.02.

 

Term Loan Repayment

     43  

Section 2.03.

 

Revolving Credit Commitments

     43  

Section 2.04.

 

Other Required Payments

     44  

Section 2.05.

 

Ratable Loans

     44  

Section 2.06.

 

Types of Advances

     44  

Section 2.07.

 

Swing Line Loans

     44  

Section 2.08.

 

Commitment Fee; Reductions in Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment

     45  

Section 2.09.

 

Minimum Amount of Each Advance

     46  

Section 2.10.

 

Optional and Mandatory Principal Payments

     46  

Section 2.11.

 

Method of Selecting Types and Interest Periods for New Advances

     48  

Section 2.12.

 

Conversion and Continuation of Outstanding Advances

     48  

Section 2.13.

 

Changes in Interest Rate, Etc

     49  

Section 2.14.

 

Rates Applicable After Default

     49  

Section 2.15.

 

Method of Payment

     49  

Section 2.16.

 

Noteless Agreement; Evidence of Indebtedness

     49  

Section 2.17.

 

Telephonic Notices

     50  

Section 2.18.

 

Interest Payment Dates; Interest and Fee Basis

     50  

Section 2.19.

 

Notification of Advances, Interest Rates, Prepayments and Revolving Credit Commitment Reductions

     50  

Section 2.20.

 

Lending Installations

     51  

Section 2.21.

 

Non Receipt of Funds by the Administrative Agent

     51  

Section 2.22.

 

Letters of Credit

     51  

Section 2.23.

 

Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lender

     55  

 

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Section 2.24.

 

Pro Rata Treatment

     57  

Section 2.25.

 

Incremental Credit Facilities

     58  

Section 2.26.

 

Defaulting Lenders

     61  
ARTICLE 3

 

YIELD PROTECTION; TAXES

     63  

Section 3.01.

 

Yield Protection

     63  

Section 3.02.

 

Changes in Capital Adequacy Regulations

     63  

Section 3.03.

 

Availability of Types of Advances

     64  

Section 3.04.

 

Funding Indemnification

     64  

Section 3.05.

 

Taxes

     64  

Section 3.06.

 

Lender Statements; Survival of Indemnity

     67  

Section 3.07.

 

Inability to Determine Rates; Replacement of LIBOR

     67  

Section 3.08.

 

Illegality

     70  
ARTICLE 4

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

     70  

Section 4.01.

 

Conditions to Initial Credit Extension

     70  

Section 4.02.

 

Each Subsequent Credit Extension

     71  
ARTICLE 5

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     72  

Section 5.01.

 

Existence and Standing

     72  

Section 5.02.

 

Authorization and Validity

     72  

Section 5.03.

 

No Conflict; Government Consent

     72  

Section 5.04.

 

Financial Statements

     73  

Section 5.05.

 

Material Adverse Change

     73  

Section 5.06.

 

Taxes

     73  

Section 5.07.

 

Litigation

     73  

Section 5.08.

 

Subsidiaries; Capital Stock; Loan Parties

     73  

Section 5.09.

 

ERISA; Labor Matters

     74  

Section 5.10.

 

Accuracy of Information

     74  

Section 5.11.

 

Regulation U

     75  

Section 5.12.

 

Compliance With Laws

     75  

Section 5.13.

 

Ownership of Properties

     75  

Section 5.14.

 

Plan Assets; Prohibited Transactions

     75  

Section 5.15.

 

Environmental Matters

     75  

Section 5.16.

 

Investment Company Act

     75  

Section 5.17.

 

Sanctions and Anti-Corruption Laws

     75  

Section 5.18.

 

Intellectual Property

     76  

Section 5.19.

 

Collateral

     76  

Section 5.20.

 

[Reserved]

     77  

Section 5.21.

 

Solvency

     77  

Section 5.22.

 

Beneficial Ownership Certification

     77  

 

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ARTICLE 6

 

COVENANTS

     77  

Section 6.01.

 

Financial Reporting

     77  

Section 6.02.

 

Use of Proceeds

     79  

Section 6.03.

 

Notices

     79  

Section 6.04.

 

Conduct of Business

     80  

Section 6.05.

 

Payment of Obligations

     80  

Section 6.06.

 

Insurance

     80  

Section 6.07.

 

Compliance with Laws

     80  

Section 6.08.

 

Maintenance of Properties

     80  

Section 6.09.

 

Inspection

     80  

Section 6.10.

 

Compliance with Environmental Laws

     81  

Section 6.11.

 

Further Assurances

     81  

Section 6.12.

 

Maintenance of Ratings

     81  

Section 6.13.

 

Restricted Payments

     81  

Section 6.14.

 

Indebtedness

     83  

Section 6.15.

 

Merger

     86  

Section 6.16.

 

Sale of Assets

     88  

Section 6.17.

 

Investments and Acquisitions

     89  

Section 6.18.

 

Liens

     91  

Section 6.19.

 

Affiliates

     94  

Section 6.20.

 

Amendments to Agreements

     95  

Section 6.21.

 

Inconsistent Agreements

     95  

Section 6.22.

 

Revolver Financial Covenants

     96  

Section 6.23.

 

Subsidiary Guarantees

     97  

Section 6.24.

 

Collateral

     97  

Section 6.25.

 

Commodity Exchange Act Keepwell Provisions

     98  

Section 6.26.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws

     98  

Section 6.27.

 

Term Financial Covenant

     98  

Section 6.28.

 

Limitations on Dispositions of Material Registered IP

     99  
ARTICLE 7

 

DEFAULTS

     99  

Section 7.01.

 

Representation or Warranty

     99  

Section 7.02.

 

Non-Payment

     100  

Section 7.03.

 

Specific Defaults

     100  

Section 7.04.

 

Other Defaults

     100  

Section 7.05.

 

Cross-Default

     100  

Section 7.06.

 

Insolvency; Voluntary Proceedings

     100  

Section 7.07.

 

Involuntary Proceedings

     100  

Section 7.08.

 

Judgments

     101  

Section 7.09.

 

Reportable Event; ERISA Event

     101  

Section 7.10.

 

Change in Control

     101  

Section 7.11.

 

Withdrawal Liability

     101  

Section 7.12.

 

Loan Document

     101  

 

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ARTICLE 8

 

ACCELERATION, WAIVERS, AMENDMENTS AND REMEDIES

     101  

Section 8.01.

 

Acceleration

     101  

Section 8.02.

 

Amendments

     101  

Section 8.03.

 

Replacement Loans

     103  

Section 8.04.

 

Errors

     104  

Section 8.05.

 

Preservation of Rights

     104  
ARTICLE 9

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

     104  

Section 9.01.

 

Survival of Representations

     104  

Section 9.02.

 

Governmental Regulation

     104  

Section 9.03.

 

Headings

     105  

Section 9.04.

 

Entire Agreement

     105  

Section 9.05.

 

Several Obligations; Benefits of This Agreement

     105  

Section 9.06.

 

Expenses; Indemnification; Damage Waiver

     105  

Section 9.07.

 

Severability of Provisions

     107  

Section 9.08.

 

Non-Liability of Lenders

     107  

Section 9.09.

 

Confidentiality

     107  

Section 9.10.

 

Non-Reliance

     108  

Section 9.11.

 

Disclosure

     108  

Section 9.12.

 

No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility

     108  

Section 9.13.

 

USA PATRIOT Act

     109  

Section 9.14.

 

Lender ERISA Representations

     109  

Section 9.15.

 

Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs

     110  
ARTICLE 10

 

THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

     111  

Section 10.01.

 

Appointment and Authority

     111  

Section 10.02.

 

Rights as a Lender

     111  

Section 10.03.

 

Exculpatory Provisions

     112  

Section 10.04.

 

Reliance by Administrative Agent

     112  

Section 10.05.

 

Delegation of Duties

     113  

Section 10.06.

 

Resignation of Administrative Agent

     113  

Section 10.07.

 

Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders

     114  

Section 10.08.

 

No Other Duties, Etc

     114  

Section 10.09.

 

Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim

     114  

Section 10.10.

 

Collateral and Guaranty Matters

     115  

Section 10.11.

 

Intercreditor Agreement

     115  

Section 10.12.

 

The Platform

     116  

Section 10.13.

 

Recovery of Erroneous Payments

     116  

 

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ARTICLE 11

 

SETOFF; RATABLE PAYMENTS

     116  

Section 11.01.

 

Setoff

     116  

Section 11.02.

 

Ratable Payments

     117  
ARTICLE 12

 

BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS; PARTICIPATIONS

     117  

Section 12.01.

 

Successors and Assigns

     117  

Section 12.02.

 

Dissemination of Information

     122  

Section 12.03.

 

Tax Treatment

     122  
ARTICLE 13

 

NOTICES

     122  

Section 13.01.

 

Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication

     122  
ARTICLE 14

 

COUNTERPARTS; INTEGRATION; EFFECTIVENESS; ELECTRONIC EXECUTION; NO NOVATION      124  

Section 14.01.

 

Counterparts; Effectiveness

     124  

Section 14.02.

 

Electronic Execution of Assignments

     125  
ARTICLE 15

 

CHOICE OF LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL;

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT TO BAIL-IN OF EEA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

     126  

Section 15.01.

 

Choice of Law

     126  

Section 15.02.

 

Consent to Jurisdiction

     126  

Section 15.03.

 

Waiver of Jury Trial

     126  

Section 15.04.

 

Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institutions

     126  

 

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EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

Schedules

Commitment Schedule

Schedule 2         Scheduled Restricted Investments (Section 1.01) and Specified Securities (Section 1.01)
Schedule 2.22         Outstanding Letters of Credit
Schedule 5.08         Subsidiaries
Schedule 5.13         Ownership of Properties
Schedule 6.14         Existing Indebtedness
Schedule 6.16         Investment Writedowns
Schedule 6.17(i)         Existing Investments
Schedule 6.18         Existing Liens
Schedule 6.19         Existing Affiliate Transactions
Exhibits        
Exhibit A         Form of Revolving Credit Note
Exhibit B         Form of Term Note
Exhibit C         Form of Swing Line Note
Exhibit D         Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Exhibit E         Form of Compliance Certificate
Exhibit F         [Reserved]
Exhibit G         Form of Solvency Certificate
Exhibit H         Auction Procedures

 

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CREDIT AGREEMENT

Credit Agreement dated as of July 21, 2021 among MoneyGram International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), as the borrower, each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”) and Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association (“Bank of America”), as LC Issuer, as the Swing Line Lender, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent.

R E C I T A L S

1.    The Borrower is party to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2019 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date (as defined below), the “Existing Credit Agreement”), with the lenders party thereto (the “Existing Lenders”) and Bank of America, as letter of credit issuer, swing line lender, administrative agent and collateral agent, under which the Existing Lenders extended certain loans and commitments to the Borrower, as borrower under the Existing Credit Agreement.

2.    The Borrower has requested that the Existing Credit Agreement be refinanced and replaced in the form of this Agreement to, among other things, refinance the Existing Debt (as defined below) in full with the loans and commitments provided for under this Agreement and the 2021 First Lien Notes (as defined below).

3.    Therefore, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements made herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Borrower, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01.    Definitions. As used in this Agreement:

2021 First Lien Notes” means the Borrower’s 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 issued on July 21, 2021 in an initial aggregate principal amount of $415,000,000.

2021 First Lien Notes Indenture” means the Indenture dated as of July 21, 2021 among the Borrower and the 2021 First Lien Notes Trustee, under which the 2021 First Lien Notes were issued.

2021 First Lien Notes Trustee” means Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as trustee for the holders of the 2021 First Lien Notes pursuant to the 2021 First Lien Notes Indenture.

Acquisition” means any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated on or after the Closing Date, by which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (i) acquires any going business or all or substantially all of the assets of any firm, corporation or limited liability company, or division thereof, whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise or (ii) directly or indirectly acquires (in one transaction or as the most recent transaction in a series of transactions) at least a majority (in number of votes) of the securities of a corporation which have ordinary voting power for the election of directors (other than securities having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) or a majority (by percentage or voting power) of the outstanding ownership interests of a partnership or limited liability company.

Act” is defined in Section 9.13.

 

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Additional Lender” is defined in Section 2.25(b).

Additional Revolving Facility” is defined in Section 2.25(a).

Additional Revolving Facility Lender” is defined in Section 2.25(d).

Administrative Agent” means Bank of America in its capacity as administrative agent of the Lenders pursuant to Article 10, and not in its individual capacity as a Lender, and any successor Administrative Agent appointed pursuant to Article 10.

Administrative Questionnaire” means an administrative questionnaire in a form supplied by the Administrative Agent.

Advance” means an advance of funds hereunder, (i) made by the applicable Lenders on the same Borrowing Date, or (ii) converted or continued by the applicable Lenders on the same date of conversion or continuation, consisting, in either case, of the aggregate amount of the several Loans of the same Type and Class and, in the case of Eurodollar Advances, for the same Interest Period. The term “Advance” shall include Swing Line Loans unless otherwise expressly provided.

Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.

Affected Lender” is defined in Section 2.23(b).

Affiliate” of any Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control another Person if the controlling Person owns 10% or more of any class of voting securities (or other ownership interests) of the controlled Person or possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of the controlled Person, whether through ownership of stock, by contract or otherwise.

Agent Parties” is defined in Section 10.12.

Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure” means, at any time, the aggregate of the Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure of all the Revolving Lenders.

Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment” means the aggregate of the Revolving Credit Commitments of all the Revolving Lenders, as reduced or increased from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof. The Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment as of the Closing Date is $32,500,000.

Agreement” means this credit agreement, as it may be further amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified and in effect from time to time.

Alternate Base Rate” means, for any day, a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (ii) the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day plus 12 of 1.00% per annum and (iii) the Eurodollar Rate determined on such date for a one-month Interest Period plus 1.00%. Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the one-month Eurodollar Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the one-month Eurodollar Rate, respectively. Notwithstanding anything else herein, in no event shall the Alternate Base Rate be less than zero under this Agreement. If the Alternate Base Rate is being used as an alternate rate of interest pursuant to Section 3.07 hereof, then the Alternate Base Rate shall be the greater of clauses (i) and (ii) above and shall be determined without reference to clause (iii) above.

 

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Applicable Commitment Fee Rate” means, with respect to the commitment fee provided for in Section 2.08(a), the applicable rate per annum set forth below:

 

Facility

   Commitment
Fee Rate
    Commitment Fee
Rate during

Step-Down Period
 

Revolving Loan

     0.50     0.375

For purposes of the foregoing, each change in the Applicable Commitment Fee Rate resulting from a change in the Total Net Leverage Ratio after the Closing Date shall be effective during the period commencing on and including the Business Day following the date of delivery to the Administrative Agent of the Compliance Certificate indicating such change and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change; provided that such Applicable Commitment Fee Rate shall be based on the rates per annum set forth above for non Step-Down Periods if the Borrower fails to deliver the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered within the time periods specified for such delivery pursuant to Section 6.01, during the period commencing on and including the day of the occurrence of a Default resulting from such failure and until the Business Day following the delivery thereof. In the event that any financial statement or Compliance Certificate delivered is inaccurate, and such inaccuracy, if corrected would have led to the application of a higher Applicable Commitment Fee Rate for any period (an “Applicable Period”) than the Applicable Commitment Fee Rate applied for such Applicable Period, then (i) the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent a corrected financial statement and a corrected Compliance Certificate for such Applicable Period promptly upon becoming aware of such inaccuracy, (ii) the Applicable Commitment Fee Rate shall be determined based on the corrected Compliance Certificate for such Applicable Period and (iii) the Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent (for the account of the Revolving Lenders during the Applicable Period or their successor and assigns) the accrued additional commitment fees owing as a result of such increased Applicable Commitment Fee Rate for such Applicable Period within three (3) Business Days of the Administrative Agent’s written request therefor.

Applicable Margin” means, for any Loan of any Type or Class, the applicable rate per annum set forth below opposite such Type or Class:

 

Facility

   Floating Rate     Floating Rate during
Step-Down Period
    Eurodollar Rate     Eurodollar Rate
during

Step-Down Period
 

Revolving Loan

     3.25     3.00     4.25     4.00

Term Loan

     3.25     N/A       4.25     N/A  

Swing Line Loan

     3.25     3.00     N/A       N/A  

For purposes of the foregoing, each change in the Applicable Margin with respect to a Revolving Loan or Swing Line Loan resulting from a change in the Total Net Leverage Ratio after the Closing Date shall be effective during the period commencing on and including the Business Day following the date of delivery to the Administrative Agent of the Compliance Certificate indicating such change and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change; provided that such Applicable Margin shall be based on the rates per annum set forth above for non Step-Down Periods if the Borrower fails to deliver the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered within the time periods specified for such delivery pursuant to Section 6.01, during the period commencing on and including the day of the occurrence of a Default resulting from such failure and until the Business Day following the delivery thereof. In the event that any financial statement or Compliance Certificate delivered is inaccurate, and such inaccuracy,

 

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if corrected would have led to the application of a higher Applicable Margin for any period (an “Applicable Period”) than the Applicable Margin applied for such Applicable Period, then (i) the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent a corrected financial statement and a corrected Compliance Certificate for such Applicable Period promptly upon becoming aware of such inaccuracy, (ii) the Applicable Margin shall be determined based on the corrected Compliance Certificate for such Applicable Period and (iii) the Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent (for the account of the Lenders during the Applicable Period or their successor and assigns) the accrued additional interest owing as a result of such increased Applicable Margin for such Applicable Period within three (3) Business Days of the Administrative Agent’s written request therefor.

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

Arranger” means each of Bank of America and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and each of their respective successors, in their capacity as joint lead arranger.

ASC” means the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Assignee Group” means two or more Eligible Assignees that are Affiliates of one another or two or more Approved Funds managed by the same investment advisor.

Assignment and Assumption” means an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 12.01) and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in the form of Exhibit D or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

Auction Procedures” means the auction procedures with respect to non-pro rata assignments of Term Loans pursuant to Section 12.01(j) set forth in Exhibit H hereto.

Authorized Officer” means any of the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer or Controller of any Person, acting singly and, solely for purposes of notices given pursuant to Article 2, any other officer or employee of the applicable Loan Party so designated by any of the foregoing officers in a notice to the Administrative Agent or any other officer or employee of the applicable Loan Party designated in or pursuant to an agreement between the applicable Loan Party and the Administrative Agent. Unless otherwise specified herein, each reference to an “Authorized Officer” shall be deemed to be a reference to an Authorized Officer of the Borrower. Any document delivered hereunder that is signed by an Authorized Officer of a Loan Party shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of such Loan Party and such Authorized Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party.

Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark, as applicable, (x) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period or (y) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, pursuant to this Agreement as of such date.

Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.

 

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Bail-In Legislation” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, rule, regulation or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

Bank of America” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

Basket Amount” means, at any time, the sum of:

(a)    50% of the cumulative positive Consolidated Net Income of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the period (taken as one accounting period) from the Closing Date to the end of the Borrower’s most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available at such time; plus

(b)    100% of the aggregate amount of cash contributed to the common equity capital of the Borrower following the Closing Date (other than (i) by a Subsidiary of the Borrower or (ii) proceeds of a Specified Equity Contribution); plus

(c)    to the extent a positive amount and not already included in Consolidated Net Income, an amount equal to any returns (including dividends, interest, distributions, returns of principal, profits on sale, repayments, income and similar amounts) actually received by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in respect of any Investment made after the Closing Date pursuant to Section 6.17(a), 6.17(d), 6.17(t) or 6.17(v) less any amounts thereof used to make Investments pursuant to Section 6.17(a), 6.17(d) or 6.17(v) utilizing the then-available Remaining Basket Amount.

Benchmark” means, initially, LIBOR; provided that if a replacement of the Benchmark has occurred pursuant to Section 3.07(c) then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate. Any reference to “Benchmark” shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.

Benchmark Replacement” means

(1) For purposes of Section 3.07(c)(i), the first alternative set forth below that can be determined by the Administrative Agent:

 

  a)

the sum of: (i) Term SOFR and (ii) 0.11448% (11.448 basis points) for an Available Tenor of one-month’s duration, 0.26161% (26.161 basis points) for an Available Tenor of three-months’ duration, 0.42826% (42.826 basis points) for an Available Tenor of six-months’ duration, and 0.71513% (71.513 basis points) for an Available Tenor of twelve-months’ duration, or

 

  b)

the sum of: (i) Daily Simple SOFR and (ii) 0.26161% (26.161 basis points);

provided that, if initially LIBOR is replaced with the rate contained in clause (b) above (Daily Simple SOFR plus the applicable spread adjustment) and subsequent to such replacement, the Administrative Agent determines that Term SOFR has become available and is administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion, and the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower and

 

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each Lender of such availability, then from and after the beginning of the Interest Period, relevant interest payment date or payment period for interest calculated, in each case, commencing no less than thirty (30) days after the date of such notice, the Benchmark Replacement shall be as set forth in clause (a) above; and

(2)    For purposes of Section 3.07(c)(ii), the sum of (a) the alternate benchmark rate and (b) an adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero), in each case, that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower as the replacement Benchmark giving due consideration to any evolving or then-prevailing market convention, including any applicable recommendations made by a Relevant Governmental Body, for U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time;

provided that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (1) or (2) above would be less than 0.00% with respect to Revolving Loans or 0.50% with respect to Term Loans, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be 0.00% and 0.50%, respectively, for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

Any Benchmark Replacement shall be applied in a manner consistent with market practice; provided that to the extent such market practice is not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, such Benchmark Replacement shall be applied in a manner as otherwise reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent.

Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of “Alternate Base Rate,” the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).

Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark other than LIBOR, the occurrence of a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of the then-current Benchmark or a Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such administrator announcing or stating that all Available Tenors are or will no longer be representative, or made available, or used for determining the interest rate of loans, or shall or will otherwise cease, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that is satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, that will continue to provide any representative tenors of such Benchmark after such specific date.

Beneficial Owner” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act. The terms “Beneficial Ownership” and “Beneficially Own” have a corresponding meaning.

Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.

 

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Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in and subject to Section 4975 of the Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.

BHC Act Affiliate” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15(b) hereof.

Bookrunners” means Bank of America and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and each of their respective successors, in their capacities as joint bookrunners.

Borrower” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

Borrower Materials” is defined in Section 6.01.

Borrowing Date” means a date on which a Credit Extension is made hereunder.

Borrowing Notice” is defined in Section 2.11.

Business Combination” means (i) any reorganization, consolidation, merger, share exchange or similar business combination transaction involving the Borrower with any Person (other than, in the case of clause (b)(A) of the definition of “Change of Control”, any sale of the Capital Stock of the Borrower) or (ii) the sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition by the Borrower of all or substantially all of its assets.

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the Laws of, or are in fact closed in, New York, New York and, if such day relates to any Eurodollar Advance, means any such day that is also a London Banking Day.

Calculation Date” is defined in Section 1.07.

Capital Stock” means any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated) of capital stock of a corporation, any and all equivalent ownership interests in a Person other than a corporation and any and all warrants, rights or options to purchase any of the foregoing (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

Cash and Cash Equivalents” means:

(a)    U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollars, Norwegian krone, Swedish krona, Swiss franc or Pounds Sterling;

(b)    (x) euros or any national currency of any participating member state of the EMU or (y) such local currencies held from time to time in the ordinary course of business;

(c)    Government Securities;

(d)    securities issued by any agency of the United States or U.S. government-sponsored enterprise, which may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within 24 months or less and, in the case of securities issued by a government-sponsored enterprise that is not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, with a rating, or guaranteed on a senior basis by an entity with a rating of its senior unsecured debt, of A3/A- or better from two of the following three rating agencies: (i) Moody’s, (ii) S&P or (iii) Fitch Ratings, Inc.;

 

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(e)    certificates of deposit, time deposits and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of 24 months or less from the date of acquisition, banker’s acceptances with maturities not exceeding 24 months and overnight bank deposits, in each case with a commercial bank with a rating, or guaranteed on a senior basis by an entity with a rating of its senior unsecured debt, of A3/A- or better from two of the following three rating agencies: (i) Moody’s, (ii) S&P or (iii) Fitch Ratings, Inc. In the event that a bank is not rated by any of the above named agencies, a rating of (A-) by Egan-Jones and a minimum level of total assets of $1,000,000 will qualify for $100,000,000 in total deposits;

(f)    commercial paper rated at least P-2 by Moody’s or at least A-2 by S&P and in each case maturing within 13 months after the date of creation thereof;

(g)    investment funds investing not less than 95% of their assets in securities of the types described in clauses (a) through (f) above or clause (i) below;

(h)    readily marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision thereof having one of the two highest rating categories obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P with maturities of 24 months or less from the date of acquisition;

(i)    overnight repurchase obligations for underlying securities or other investments of the types described in clauses (a) through (h) above with any bank or trust company organized under the laws of any state of the United States or any national banking association or any government securities dealer which is listed as reporting to the market statistics division of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in each case with such entity having capital and surplus in excess of $500,000,000 in the case of a domestic entity and $250,000,000 (or the U.S. dollar equivalent as of the date of determination) in the case of a foreign entity; and

(j)    Scheduled Restricted Investments.

Cash Collateralize” means to pledge and deposit with or deliver to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of one or more of the LC Issuers or Lenders, as collateral for the LC Exposure, cash or deposit account balances or, if the Administrative Agent and each applicable LC Issuer shall agree in their sole discretion, other credit support, in each case in an amount equal to 101% of such LC Exposure, pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and each applicable LC Issuer.

Cash Collateral” shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing definition of “Cash Collateralize” and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.

Cash Management Agreement” means any agreement, document or other instrument governing Cash Management Obligations incurred by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

Cash Management Bank” means (a) any Person that, at the time it enters into a Cash Management Agreement, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or (b) any Lender or Affiliate of a Lender that entered into a Cash Management Agreement prior to the Closing Date, in either case in its capacity as a party to such Cash Management Agreement.

Cash Management Obligation” means any obligations incurred (including by way of a guaranty) by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in respect of treasury, depositary and cash management services or automated clearinghouse transfer of funds (including, without limitation, controlled disbursement, return items, interstate depository network services, pre-funding arrangements, corporate card services and international wire services).

 

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Change” is defined in Section 3.02.

Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:

(a)    any Person acquires Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Borrower entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (“Outstanding Corporation Voting Stock”);

(b)    the consummation of a Business Combination pursuant to which either (A) the Persons that were the Beneficial Owners of the Outstanding Corporation Voting Stock immediately prior to such Business Combination Beneficially Own, directly or indirectly, less than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (or equivalent) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a company that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Borrower or all or substantially all of the Borrower’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries), or (B) any Person Beneficially Owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (or equivalent) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination;

(c)    the failure by the Borrower to directly or indirectly own 100% of the Capital Stock of MPSW or MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MPSI”), in each case, other than in connection with the merger of MPSW or MPSI with and into the Borrower or another Guarantor; or

(d)    the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation of the Borrower.

Class”, when used in reference to any Commitment, Loan or Advance, refers to whether such Commitment, Loan, or the Loans comprising such Advance, are Revolving Credit Commitments, Revolving Loans, Additional Revolving Facilities, Term Loans, Incremental Term Loans or Swing Line Loans, Replacement Term Loans or Replacement Commitments.

Closing Date” means July 21, 2021.

Closing Date Term Loans” means Term Loans made by the Lenders to the Borrower on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 2.01.

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, reformed or otherwise modified from time to time.

Collateral” means all property with respect to which any security interests have been granted (or purported to be granted) to the Collateral Agent pursuant to any Collateral Document.

Collateral Agent” means Bank of America, in the capacity of collateral agent for the Lenders and the other Secured Parties named in the Collateral Documents.

Collateral Documents” means each security agreement, pledge agreement, mortgage and other document or instrument pursuant to which security is granted to the Collateral Agent pursuant hereto for the benefit of the Secured Parties to secure the Secured Obligations, including without limitation that certain Security Agreement, Pledge Agreement, Trademark Security Agreement and Patent Security Agreement, in each case dated as of the Closing Date and made between the Borrower and one or more other Loan Parties and the Collateral Agent and as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified and in effect from time to time.

 

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Co-Manager” means United Texas Bank and its successors, in its capacity as co-manager.

Commitment” means a Revolving Credit Commitment or a Term Loan Commitment.

Commitment Schedule” means the Schedule attached hereto identified as such.

Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

Compliance Certificate” means a compliance certificate delivered and/or required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01, in substantially the form of Exhibit E and signed by a Financial Officer.

Consolidated Cash Interest Expense” means, with respect to any Person for any period, Consolidated Interest Expense of such Person for such period, but excluding (A) amortization of deferred financing fees, debt issuance costs, commissions, fees, expenses and original issue discount resulting from the issuance of indebtedness at less than par, (B) debt refinancing costs, debt retirement costs, fees and costs of entering into and unwinding Rate Management Transactions, administrative agency fees and rating agency fees and (C) interest not paid in cash, whether in such period or any other.

Consolidated Depreciation and Amortization Expense” means, with respect to any Person for any period, the total amount of depreciation and amortization expense, including the amortization of deferred financing fees of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period on a consolidated basis.

Consolidated EBITDA” means with respect to any Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period:

(a)    increased (without duplication) to the extent deducted in computing the Consolidated Net Income (except in the case of clause (viii) below) of such Person for such period by:

(i)    provision for taxes based on income or profits or capital gains of such Person and its Subsidiaries (including any tax sharing arrangements) and, without duplication, any tax settlements, costs or adjustments; plus

(ii)    Consolidated Interest Expense of such Person (including costs of surety bonds in connection with financing activities, to the extent included in Consolidated Interest Expense); plus

(iii)    Consolidated Depreciation and Amortization Expense of such Person; plus

(iv)    any fees and expenses incurred, or any amortization thereof regardless of how characterized by GAAP, in connection with the Transactions, any acquisition, disposition, recapitalization, Investment, asset sale, issuance, early retirement or repayment of Indebtedness, issuance of Capital Stock, refinancing transaction or amendment or modification of any debt instrument (in each case, including any such transaction consummated prior to the date hereof and any such transaction undertaken but not completed) and any charges or non-recurring merger costs incurred as a result of any such transaction; plus

(v)    other non-cash charges reducing the Consolidated Net Income of such Person, excluding any such charge that represents an accrual or reserve for a cash expenditure for a future period; plus

 

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(vi)    the amount of any minority interest expense deducted in calculating the Consolidated Net Income of such Person (less the amount of any cash dividends or distributions paid to the holders of such minority interests); plus

(vii)    (A) non-recurring or unusual losses or expenses (including costs and expenses of litigation), (B) Government Settlement Costs and (C) severance, legal settlement, forfeiture, relocation costs, curtailments or modifications to pension and post-retirement employee benefit plans, the amount of any restructuring charges or reserves deducted, including any restructuring costs incurred in connection with acquisitions, costs related to the closure, opening and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, systems establishment costs, spin-off costs, transition costs associated with transferring operations offshore and other transition costs, signing, retention and completion bonuses, conversion costs and excess pension charges and consulting fees incurred in connection with any of the foregoing and amortization of signing bonuses; plus

(viii)    the amount of pro forma “run rate” cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies related to mergers and other business combinations, acquisitions, investments, dispositions, divestitures, restructurings, operating improvements, cost savings initiatives and other similar initiatives (including the modification and renegotiation of contracts and other arrangements) and other “specified transactions” that are projected by the Borrower in good faith to result from actions that have been taken, are committed to be taken or with respect to which substantial steps have been taken (including prior to the Closing Date), in each case (A) net of the amount of actual benefits realized during such period from such actions, (B) calculated on a pro forma basis as though such cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies had been realized on the first day of such period for which Consolidated EBITDA is being determined and as if such cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies were realized on the first day of the applicable period for the entirety of such period and (C) the pro forma “run rate” being the full benefit associated with any action taken, committed to be taken or with respect to which substantial steps have been taken calculated on a pro forma basis as though such cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies had been fully realized on the first day of the applicable period for the entirety of such period; provided that (1) the Borrower reasonably expects to realize such savings, operating expense reductions and/or synergies within 12 months after the consummation of such transaction or the taking of the applicable actions, (2) such cost savings, operating expense reductions and/or synergies are factually supportable and reasonably identified in writing to the Administrative Agent together with the delivery of each Compliance Certificate and (3) no cost savings, operating expense reductions and/or synergies shall be added pursuant to this clause (viii) to the extent duplicative of any expenses or charges otherwise added to Consolidated EBITDA, whether through a pro forma adjustment or otherwise, for such period; provided further that the aggregate amount of addbacks under this clause (viii) together with amounts added back in accordance with Section 1.07(c) shall not exceed 20% of Consolidated EBITDA in the aggregate (calculated prior to giving effect to this clause (viii) and any pro forma adjustments made in accordance with Section 1.07(c)).

(b)    to the extent deducted or added in computing Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period, increased or decreased by (without duplication) any non-cash net loss or gain resulting from currency remeasurements of indebtedness;

 

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(c)    to the extent deducted or added in computing Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period, increased or decreased by (without duplication) any loss or gain resulting from Rate Management Transactions; and

(d)    decreased (without duplication) to the extent included in computing Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period by:

(i)    non-cash items increasing Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries, excluding any items which represent the reversal of any accrual of, or cash reserve for, anticipated cash charges in any prior period; plus

(ii)    non-recurring or unusual gains increasing Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries.

Consolidated Interest Expense” means with respect to any Person for any period, the sum, without duplication, of:

(a)    consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent such expense was deducted in computing Consolidated Net Income for such period (including (A) amortization of deferred financing fees, debt issuance costs, commissions, fees, expenses and original issue discount resulting from the issuance of indebtedness at less than par, (B) all commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with respect to letters of credit or bankers’ acceptances, (C) non-cash interest payments (but excluding any non-cash interest expense attributable to the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Rate Management Obligations or other derivative instruments pursuant to ASC Topic 815 (Derivatives and Hedging)), (D) the interest component of Finance Lease Obligations (subject to Section 1.06) and (E) net payments, if any, pursuant to interest rate Rate Management Obligations with respect to Indebtedness); plus

(b)    consolidated capitalized interest of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued.

For purposes of this definition, interest on a Finance Lease Obligation (subject to Section 1.06) shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate implicit in such Finance Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP.

Consolidated Net Income” means, with respect to any Person for any period, the Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries calculated on a consolidated basis for such period; provided, however, that, to the extent included in Net Income for such period and without duplication:

(i)    there shall be excluded in computing Consolidated Net Income (A) all extraordinary gains and losses and (B) solely for the purpose of determining the Basket Amount at any time, (1) all non-recurring or unusual losses or expenses (including costs and expenses of litigation and Government Settlement Costs), (2) severance, legal settlement, forfeiture, relocation costs, curtailments or modifications to pension and post-retirement employee benefit plans, the amount of any restructuring charges or reserves deducted, including any restructuring costs incurred in connection with acquisitions, costs related to the closure, opening and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, systems establishment costs, spin-off costs, transition costs associated with transferring operations offshore and other transition costs, signing, retention and completion bonuses, conversion costs and excess pension charges and consulting fees incurred in connection with any of the foregoing and amortization of signing bonuses and (3) costs, fees and expenses of the Transactions;

 

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(ii)    the Net Income for such period shall not include the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles or policies during such period, whether effected through a cumulative effect adjustment or a retroactive application in each case in accordance with GAAP;

(iii)    any net after-tax income (loss) from disposed or discontinued operations and any net after-tax gains or losses on disposal of disposed or discontinued operations shall be excluded;

(iv)    any net after-tax gains or losses (less all fees and expenses relating thereto) attributable to asset dispositions other than in the ordinary course of business, as determined in good faith by the Borrower, shall be excluded;

(v)    the Net Income for such period of any Person that is not a Subsidiary thereof or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting, shall be excluded, except to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are actually paid in cash (or to the extent converted into cash) to the referent Person or a Subsidiary thereof in respect of such period;

(vi)    solely for the purpose of determining the Basket Amount at any time, the Net Income or loss for such period of any Subsidiary of such Person will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Subsidiary of its Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by the operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule, or governmental regulation applicable to that Subsidiary or its stockholders, unless such restriction with respect to the payment of dividends or similar distributions has been legally waived or such income has been dividended or distributed to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries without such restriction (in which case the amount of such dividends or distributions or other payments that are actually paid in cash (or converted into cash) to the referent Person in respect of such period shall be included in Net Income); provided, however, that for the avoidance of doubt, any restrictions based solely on (1) financial maintenance requirements imposed as a matter of state regulatory requirements or (2) the type of restriction set forth in Section 6.18(q) or excluded from the definition of Liens pursuant to clause (b) or (d) of the definition thereof shall not result in the exclusion of Net Income (loss); and provided further that any net loss of any Subsidiary of such Person shall not be excluded pursuant to this clause (vi);

(vii)    without duplication of any amount excluded under clause (vi) above, and solely for the purpose of determining the Basket Amount at any time, any amount deducted in arriving at Excess Cash Flow for the relevant period pursuant to clause (xviii) of the definition thereof shall be deducted in arriving at Consolidated Net Income for the Borrower for such period;

(viii)    any net after-tax income (loss) from the early extinguishment of Indebtedness or Rate Management Obligations or other derivative instruments shall be excluded;

 

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(ix)    any Net Income (loss) for such period will be excluded to the extent it relates to the impairment or appreciation of, or it is realized out of the income (or loss) generated by, or from the sale or disposition of, any assets included in the Scheduled Restricted Investments;

(x)    any Net Income (loss) for such period will be excluded to the extent it relates to the impairment or appreciation of, or it is realized out of the income (or loss) generated by, or from the sale or disposition of, any Specified Security or any asset included in the Restricted Investment Portfolio; and

(xi)    any impairment charge or asset write-off pursuant to ASC Topic 350 (Intangibles-Goodwill and Others) or ASC Topic 360 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and the amortization of intangibles arising pursuant to ASC Topic 805 (Business Combinations) will be excluded.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the purpose of Section 6.13 only and in order to avoid double counting, there shall be excluded from Consolidated Net Income any income arising from any sale or other disposition of Investments made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, any repurchases and redemptions of Investments from the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, any repayments of loans and advances that constitute Investments by the Borrower or any Subsidiary, in each case to the extent such amounts increase clause (c) of the definition of Basket Amount.

Consolidated Total Indebtedness” means, at any time, the amount of Indebtedness of the type referred to in clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) of the definition thereof.

Contingent Obligation” is defined in the definition of Indebtedness.

Contract” is defined in Section 5.03.

Controlled Group” means all members of a controlled group of corporations or other business entities and all trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) under common control which, together with the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, are treated as a single employer under Section 414 of the Code.

Conversion/Continuation Notice” is defined in Section 2.12.

Covered Entity” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15(b) hereof.

Covered Party” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15 hereof.

CPA Change” means (x) any adoption or change in law, order, policy, rule or regulation, in each case to the extent occurring or arising after the Closing Date, (y) any request, rule, guideline or directive to implement or further effect the policies of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and (z) any 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 (any of the foregoing, an “Implementation”), which shall be deemed to be effective on the date on which Implementation is adopted or effected (and not on the date on which such act was initially enacted).

Credit Extension” means the making of an Advance or the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of a Letter of Credit.

 

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Credit Extension Date” means the Borrowing Date for an Advance or the date of the issuance, amendment (to the extent it increases the amount available for draw thereunder), renewal or extension of a Letter of Credit.

Daily Simple SOFR” with respect to any applicable determination date means the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) published on such date by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as the administrator of the benchmark (or a successor administrator) on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s website (or any successor source).

Default” means an event described in Article 7.

Defaulting Lender” means an Affected Lender of the type described in clause (iii) or (iv) of Section 2.23(b) (other than an Affected Lender of the type described in subclause (y) of clause (iii) of Section 2.23(b) if the applicable writing or public statement relating to such Lender’s obligation to fund a Loan hereunder states that such position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, is specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied).

Default Right” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15(b) hereof.

Designated Jurisdiction” means any country or territory to the extent that such country or territory itself is the subject of any Sanction.

Disgorged Recovery” means the portion, if any, of any payment or other distribution received by a Lender in satisfaction of Obligations of a Loan Party to such Lender, that is required in any Insolvency Proceedings or otherwise to be disgorged, turned over or otherwise paid to such Loan Party, such Loan Party’s estate or creditors of such Loan Party, whether because the transfer of such payment or other property is avoided or otherwise, including, without limitation, because it was determined to be a fraudulent or preferential transfer.

Disqualified Institutions” means those (a) (i) banks and financial institutions and (ii) other Persons that are, in the case of this clause (ii), competitors of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (“Competitors”), in each case that are identified by the Borrower as such in writing to the Administrative Agent (who will inform the Lenders by making available a list of Disqualified Institutions) on or prior to the Closing Date, (b) additional “Disqualified Institutions” identified by the Borrower as such in writing to the Administrative Agent (who will inform the Lenders by making available a list of Disqualified Institutions) from time to time; provided that, except in the case of a Competitor that is not an Incidental Competitor (as defined below), the inclusion of any Person as a Disqualified Institution following the Closing Date shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, and (c) any Affiliate of any of the foregoing that is reasonably identifiable solely on the basis of its name. As used herein, “Incidental Competitor” means any commercial bank with global funds transfer or payment services capabilities that are merely incidental to its primary business.

Disqualified Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock of such Person which, by its terms, or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is putable or exchangeable, or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable (other than as a result of a change of control or asset sale), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof (other than as a result of a change of control or asset sale) in whole or in part, in each case prior to the date 91 days after the Term Loan Maturity Date; provided, however, that if such Capital Stock is issued to any plan for the benefit of employees, directors, managers or consultants of the Borrower or its Subsidiaries (or their direct or indirect parent) or by any such plan to such

 

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employees, directors, managers, consultants (or their respective estates, heirs, beneficiaries, transferees, spouses or former spouses), such Capital Stock shall not constitute Disqualified Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries in order to satisfy applicable statutory or regulatory obligations. For purposes hereof, the amount (or principal amount) of any Disqualified Stock shall be equal to its voluntary or involuntary liquidation preference.

Dollars” means lawful currency of the United States of America.

Domestic Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Borrower that is organized under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or the District of Columbia.

Dutch Auction” means an auction conducted by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in order to purchase Term Loans as contemplated by Section 12.01(j), as applicable, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit H.

DQ List” is defined in Section 12.01(k).

Early Opt-in Effective Date” means, with respect to any Early Opt-in Election, the sixth (6th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, written notice of objection to such Early Opt-in Election from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.

Early Opt-in Election” means the occurrence of:

(1) a determination by the Administrative Agent, or a notification by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent that the Borrower has made a determination, that U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities currently being executed, or that include language similar to that contained in Section 3.07(c), are being executed or amended (as applicable) to incorporate or adopt a new benchmark interest rate to replace LIBOR, and

(2) the joint election by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower to replace LIBOR with a Benchmark Replacement and the provision by the Administrative Agent of written notice of such election to the Lenders.

ECF Percentage” means, for any fiscal year of the Borrower, (i) if the Total Net Leverage Ratio determined on the last day of such fiscal year is greater than 3.250:1.000, 50% and (ii) if such Total Net Leverage Ratio determined on the last day of such fiscal year is less than or equal to 3.250:1.000, 0%.

EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent.

EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

 

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EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any Person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.

Electronic Record” and “Electronic Signature” shall have the meanings assigned to them, respectively, by 15 USC §7006, as it may be amended from time to time.

Eligible Assignee” means any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under Section 12.01(b)(iii), (v) and (vi) (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 12.01(b)(iii)); provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Eligible Assignee” shall not include the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower (it being understood that assignments to the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower may only be made pursuant to Section 12.01(j)).

EMU” means the economic and monetary union as contemplated in the Treaty on European Union.

Environmental Laws” means any Laws relating to pollution, emissions, contamination, the indoor or outdoor environment, human health and safety as such relates to the environment or natural resources or the use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, handling, cleanup, or remediation of any hazardous or toxic substance.

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and any applicable rule or regulation issued thereunder.

ERISA Event” means, with respect to Borrower or any member of the Controlled Group, (a) the withdrawal of Borrower or any member of the Controlled Group from a Plan during a plan year in which it was a “substantial employer,” as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA, with the attendant incurrence of liability by the Borrower or any member of its Controlled Group in accordance with Section 4062 of ERISA; (b) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate a Plan or the treatment of an amendment to such a Plan as a termination under section 4041 of ERISA at a time when the Plan has Unfunded Liabilities; (c) the institution of proceedings to terminate a Plan by the PBGC; or (d) any other event or condition which might reasonably be expected to constitute grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan.

EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.

Eurodollar Advance” means an Advance which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.14, bears interest based on clause (a) of the definition of Eurodollar Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

Eurodollar Base Rate” means:

(a)    for any Interest Period with respect to a Eurodollar Advance, the rate per annum equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate as administered by ICE Benchmark Administration (or any other Person that takes over the administration of such rate for U.S. Dollars for a period equal in length to such Interest Period) (“LIBOR”) as published on the applicable Bloomberg screen page (or such other commercially available source providing such quotations as may be designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, for Dollar deposits (for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period;

 

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(b)    for any interest calculation with respect to a Floating Rate Advance on any date, the rate per annum equal to LIBOR, at or about 11:00 a.m., London time determined two Business Days prior to such date for U.S. Dollar deposits with a term of one month commencing that day; and

(c)    if the Eurodollar Base Rate shall be less than zero, such rate shall be deemed zero for purposes of this Agreement.

Eurodollar Rate” means:

(a)    for any Interest Period with respect to any Eurodollar Advance comprised of Revolving Loans or Term Loans, a rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent pursuant to the following formula:

 

 

Eurodollar Rate =

  

              Eurodollar Base Rate    

1.00 – Eurodollar Reserve Percentage

provided that with respect to any Eurodollar Advance comprised of Term Loans for any Interest Period, the Eurodollar Rate shall not be less than 0.50% per annum; or

(b)    for any day with respect to any Floating Rate Advance, a rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent pursuant to the following formula:

 

 

Eurodollar Rate =

  

              Eurodollar Base Rate    

1.00 – Eurodollar Reserve Percentage

Eurodollar Reserve Percentage” means, for any day during any Interest Period, the reserve percentage (expressed as a decimal, carried out to five decimal places) in effect on such day, whether or not applicable to any Lender, under regulations issued from time to time by the Federal Reserve Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to Eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as “Eurocurrency liabilities”). The Eurodollar Rate for each outstanding Eurodollar Advance shall be adjusted automatically as of the effective date of any change in the Eurodollar Reserve Percentage.

Excess Cash Flow” means, for any Excess Cash Flow Period, the excess, if any, of:

(a)    the sum, without duplication, for such period of:

(i)    Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower for such period (it being understood, for avoidance of doubt, that any Specified Equity Contribution shall not increase Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of this definition);

(ii)    foreign currency translation gains received in cash related to currency remeasurements of indebtedness (including any net cash gain resulting from Rate Management Transactions), to the extent not otherwise included in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA;

(iii)    net cash gains resulting in such period from Rate Management Obligations and the application of ASC Topic 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and International Accounting Standards No. 39 and their respective pronouncements and interpretations, to the extent not otherwise included in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA, including pursuant to clause (a)(ii) of Consolidated EBITDA;

 

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(iv)    extraordinary, unusual or nonrecurring cash gains (other than gains on asset sales in the ordinary course of business, including Portfolio Securities), to the extent not otherwise included in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA; and

(v)    to the extent not otherwise included in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA, cash gains from any sale or disposition outside the ordinary course of business (excluding gains from Prepayment Events to the extent an amount equal to the Net Proceeds therefrom was applied to the prepayment of Term Loans pursuant to Section 2.10(b));

minus

(b)    the sum, without duplication, for such period of (in each case, except as expressly provided in clauses (vi) and (xvi) below, to the extent the same increased or was not otherwise deducted in determining such Consolidated EBITDA for such period):

(i)    the amount of any taxes, including taxes based on income, profits or capital, state, franchise and similar taxes, foreign withholding taxes and foreign unreimbursed value added taxes (to the extent added in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA), and including penalties and interest on any of the foregoing, in each case, payable in cash by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (to the extent not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA);

(ii)    Consolidated Interest Expense, including costs of surety bonds in connection with financing activities (to the extent included in Consolidated Interest Expense), to the extent payable in cash and not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA;

(iii)    foreign currency translation losses paid in cash related to currency remeasurements of indebtedness (including any net cash loss resulting from Rate Management Transactions), to the extent not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA;

(iv)    without duplication of amounts deducted pursuant to this clause (iv) or clause (xvi) below in respect of a prior fiscal year, capital expenditures of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries made in cash prior to the date the applicable Excess Cash Flow prepayment is required to be made pursuant to Section 2.10(d);

(v)    repayments of long-term Indebtedness (including (i) payments of the principal component of Finance Lease Obligations, (ii) the repayment of Loans pursuant to Section 2.10 (but excluding prepayments of Loans to the extent already deducted from Excess Cash Flow pursuant to clause (ii) of Section 2.10(d)) and (iii) the aggregate amount of any premium, make-whole or penalties paid in connection with any such repayments of Indebtedness, made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, but only to the extent that, in each case, such repayments (x) by their terms cannot be reborrowed or redrawn and (y) are not financed with the proceeds of long-term Indebtedness (other than revolving Indebtedness)) and increases in Consolidated Net Income due to a sale, transfer or other disposition of an asset (including pursuant to a sale and leaseback transaction or a casualty or condemnation or similar proceeding) but not in excess of the amount of such increase;

 

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(vi)    without duplication of amounts deducted pursuant to this clause (vi) or clause (xvi) below in respect of a prior fiscal year, the amount of Investments permitted by Section 6.17 (other than Investments in (x) Cash Equivalents and (y) the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Investment funded with the proceeds of Indebtedness) made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in cash prior to the date the applicable Excess Cash Flow prepayment is required to be made pursuant to Section 2.10(d);

(vii)    letter of credit fees paid in cash, to the extent not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA;

(viii)    extraordinary, unusual or nonrecurring cash charges, to the extent not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA;

(ix)    cash fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions, any acquisition, disposition, recapitalization, Investment, asset sale, the issuance or repayment of any Indebtedness, issuance of Capital Stock, refinancing transaction or amendment or modification of any debt instrument (in each case, including any such transaction consummated prior to the Closing Date and any such transaction undertaken but not completed) and any cash charges or cash non-recurring merger costs incurred during such period as a result of any such transaction or other early extinguishment of Indebtedness permitted by this Agreement (in each case, whether or not consummated);

(x)    cash charges or losses added to such Consolidated EBITDA pursuant to clauses (vi) or (vii) of the definition thereof (including all Government Settlement Costs) or to Consolidated Net Income pursuant to clauses (ii), (viii), (ix), (x) or (xi) of the definition thereof;

(xi)    the amount of Restricted Payments made pursuant to clause (f), (g) or (k) of Section 6.13, to the extent not funded with the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous incurrence of Indebtedness;

(xii)    cash expenditures in respect of Rate Management Obligations (including net cash losses resulting in such period from Rate Management Obligations and the application of ASC Topic 815 and International Accounting Standards No. 39 and their respective pronouncements and interpretations), to the extent not otherwise deducted in calculating such Consolidated EBITDA, including pursuant to clause (b) or such Consolidated EBITDA;

(xiii)    to the extent added to Consolidated Net Income, cash losses from any sale or disposition outside the ordinary course of business;

(xiv)    cash payments by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in respect of long-term liabilities (other than Indebtedness) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries;

(xv)    the aggregate amount of expenditures actually made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in cash (including expenditures for the payment of financing fees) to the extent that such expenditures are not expensed and signing bonus expenditures;

 

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(xvi)    without duplication of amounts deducted from Excess Cash Flow in respect of a prior Excess Cash Flow Period, the aggregate consideration required to be paid in cash by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to binding contracts (such amount, “Contract Consideration”) entered into prior to or during such Excess Cash Flow Period relating to (A) Investments permitted by Section 6.17 (other than Investments (x) in Cash Equivalents, (y) in the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (z) to be funded with the proceeds of Indebtedness incurred for such purpose), (B) capital expenditures or (C) cash restructuring expenses, in each case to be made or incurred during the fiscal year following the end of such Excess Cash Flow Period; provided that to the extent the aggregate amount paid toward such Investments, capital expenditures, or cash restructuring expenses during such subsequent fiscal year is less than the Contract Consideration that was deducted from the calculation of Excess Cash Flow for such Excess Cash Flow Period, the amount of such shortfall shall be added to the calculation of Excess Cash Flow at the end of such subsequent fiscal year;

(xvii)    to the extent added to Consolidated Net Income and not deducted in determining Consolidated EBITDA, Net Proceeds received by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower from the sale or other disposition of, or any payment of principal of, or return on investment in respect of, Specified Securities; and

(xviii)    to the extent added in determining Consolidated Net Income and not deducted in determining Consolidated EBITDA, any portion of “Excess Cash Flow”, determined pursuant to all of the preceding clauses of this definition, that is attributable to a Subsidiary of the Borrower that is required to maintain a minimum net worth or similar requirement under applicable law, rule or regulation or by order, decree or power of any Governmental Entity, to the extent (and only to the extent) that the payment of cash by such Subsidiary to the Borrower in respect of such portion of Excess Cash Flow (by way of dividend, intercompany loan or otherwise) would result in such Subsidiary’s failure to comply with such requirement.

Excess Cash Flow Period” means any fiscal year of the Borrower beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the guarantee of such Guarantor under the Guaranty, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any guarantee thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure for any reason to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act (determined after giving effect to any keepwell, support or other agreement obtained for the benefit of such Guarantor and any and all guarantees of such Guarantor’s Swap Obligations by other Loan Parties) at the time the Guaranty, or a grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure such Swap Obligation, becomes effective with respect to such Swap Obligation. If a Swap Obligation arises under a master agreement governing more than one swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Swap Obligation that is attributable to swaps for which such Guaranty or security interest becomes illegal.

 

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Excluded Taxes” means, in the case of each Lender, LC Issuer, applicable Lending Installation and the Administrative Agent or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower hereunder, (a) taxes imposed on its overall net income, (b) franchise taxes and branch profits taxes imposed on it, by (i) the jurisdiction under the laws of which such Lender, LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent is incorporated or organized or (ii) the jurisdiction in which the Administrative Agent’s or such Lender’s or LC Issuer’s principal executive office or such Lender’s or LC Issuer’s applicable Lending Installation is located, (c) in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender, any withholding Tax that is imposed on amounts payable to such Non-U.S. Lender at the time such Non-U.S. Lender becomes a party hereto (or designates a new Lending Installation) or is attributable to such Non-U.S. Lender’s failure or inability to comply with Section 3.05(d), (f) or (g), except to the extent that such Non-U.S. Lender (or its assignor, if any) was entitled, at the time of designation of a new Lending Installation (or assignment), to receive additional amounts from the Borrower with respect to such withholding tax pursuant to Section 3.05(a), and (d) any U.S. federal withholding taxes imposed under FATCA.

Existing Credit Agreement” is defined in the first recital hereto.

Existing Debt” means, collectively, the Existing Revolving Loans, the Existing Term Loans and all Indebtedness in respect of the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement).

Existing Revolving Loans” means all principal, interest, fees and other amounts due or outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined therein) immediately prior to the Closing Date.

Existing Term Loans” means all principal, premium, if any, interest, fees and other amounts due or outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement with respect to the Term Facility (as defined therein) immediately prior to the Closing Date.

Facility” means the Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Facility, any Incremental Facility or any Additional Revolving Facility, as the context may require.

FATCA” means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the Closing Date (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof and any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code.

FCA” is defined in Section 3.07.

Federal Funds Effective Rate” means, for any day, the rate per annum calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York based on such day’s federal funds transactions by depository institutions (as determined in such manner as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shall set forth on its public website from time to time) and published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as the federal funds effective rate; provided that if the Federal Funds Rate as so determined would be less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Agreement.

Fee Letter” means that certain fee letter agreement between the Borrower and Bank of America, in its capacity as Administrative Agent, dated as of July 21, 2021.

Finance Lease” shall have the meaning provided as of the Closing Date in ASC Topic 842 (Leases).

 

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Finance Lease Obligations” means the amount of the obligations under Finance Leases which would be shown as a liability on the balance sheet of a Person prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Officer” means the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer or any other officer with responsibilities customarily performed by such officers.

First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement” means that certain Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021, among the Administrative Agent, in its capacity as representative of the Secured Parties, and the 2021 First Lien Notes Trustee, in its capacity as representative of the secured parties with respect to the 2021 First Lien Notes.

Fixed Amounts” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.12.

Floating Rate” means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate for such day, in each case changing when and as the Alternate Base Rate changes.

Floating Rate Advance” means an Advance which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.11, bears interest at the Floating Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

Foreign Plan” is defined in Section 5.09(d).

Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Borrower that is not a Domestic Subsidiary.

Fund” means 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.

GAAP” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.06.

Government Securities” means securities that are:

(a)    direct obligations of the United States of America for the timely payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged; or

(b)    obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the timely payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case, are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and shall also include a depository receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act), as custodian with respect to any such Government Securities or a specific payment of the principal of or interest on any such Government Securities held by such custodian for the account of the holder of such depository receipt; provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the Government Securities or the specific payment of the principal of or interest on the Government Securities evidenced by such depository receipt.

Government Settlement Costs” means any cash fines, penalties, forfeiture, settlement payments and/or other similar payments made by any Loan Party to any Governmental Entity, regardless of whether made before or after the Closing Date and including, without limitation, the $55,000,000 settlement payment to be made by the Borrower to the United States federal government in or around May, 2020.

 

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Governmental Entity” means any nation, sovereign or government, any state, province, territory or other political subdivision thereof, any regulatory agency, commission, court, body, entity or authority exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including a central bank or stock exchange (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

Guarantors” means (i) MPSW, MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, MoneyGram International Payment Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, any Person which becomes a Guarantor pursuant to the last sentence of Section 6.23 and (ii) any other Wholly-Owned Subsidiary that (A) is a Material Domestic Subsidiary on the date hereof (other than any SPE) or (B) is required to become a Guarantor after the date hereof pursuant to Section 6.23.

Guaranty” means that certain Guaranty dated as of the Closing Date executed by each Guarantor in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders and the Secured Parties, as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (including by joinder agreement) and in effect from time to time.

Hazardous Materials” means (i) petroleum, petroleum by-products, petroleum derivatives, hydrocarbons, toxic mold, asbestos, lead based paint, radioactive materials, medical or infectious wastes or polychlorinated biphenyls and (ii) any other material, substance or waste that is prohibited, limited or regulated by Environmental Law because of its hazardous, toxic or deleterious properties or characteristics.

Hedge Bank” means any Person that (i) at the time it enters into Rate Management Transaction with the Borrower or any Subsidiary, is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or (ii) (x) is a party to a Rate Management Transaction with the Borrower or any Subsidiary entered into prior to the Closing Date and in existence on the date hereof, and (y) is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender as of the Closing Date, in each case as a party to such Rate Management Transaction.

IBA” is defined in Section 3.07.

Impacted Loans” is defined in Section 3.07.

Incremental Amendment” is defined in Section 2.25(c).

Incremental Facilities” is defined in Section 2.25(b).

Incremental Lender” is defined in Section 2.25(c).

Incremental Term Loan” is defined in Section 2.25(a).

Incurrence Based Amounts” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.12.

Indebtedness” of a Person means, without duplication, such Person’s (i) obligations for borrowed money, (ii) obligations representing the deferred purchase price of Property or services (other than accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of such Person’s business), (iii) to the extent not otherwise included in this definition, Indebtedness of another Person whether or not assumed, secured by Liens or payable out of the proceeds or production from Property now or hereafter owned or acquired by such Person, (iv) obligations (or, without double counting, reimbursement obligations in respect thereof) which are evidenced by notes, acceptances, or other similar instruments to the extent not collateralized with Cash and Cash Equivalents or banker’s acceptances, (v) Finance Lease Obligations (subject to Section 1.06), (vi) letters of credit or similar instruments which are issued upon the application of such Person or upon which

 

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such Person is an account party to the extent not collateralized with Cash and Cash Equivalents or banker’s acceptances, (vii) to the extent not otherwise included, any obligation (each, a “Contingent Obligation”) by such Person to be liable for, or to pay, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, on the Indebtedness of another Person, other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, (viii) Rate Management Obligations, (ix) Disqualified Stock, and (x) any other financial accommodation which in accordance with GAAP would be shown as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person. For the purposes hereof, the amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof, in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith. In respect of Indebtedness of another Person secured by a Lien on the assets of the specified Person, the amount of such Indebtedness shall be the lesser of the fair market value of such assets at the date of determination and the amount of the Indebtedness of the other Person secured by such asset. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shall not constitute Indebtedness: (i) Payment Services Obligations, (ii) obligations to repay Payment Instruments Funding Amounts, (iii) Rate Management Obligations (to the extent incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes), and (iv) ordinary course contractual obligations with clearing banks relative to clearing accounts.

Indemnitee” is defined in Section 9.06(b).

Insolvency Proceedings” means, with respect to any Person, any case or proceeding with respect to such Person under U.S. federal bankruptcy laws or any other state, federal or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, receivership or other similar laws, or the appointment, whether at common law, in equity or otherwise, of any trustee, custodian, receiver, liquidator or the like for all or any material portion of the property of such Person.

Intellectual Property” means the following and all rights pertaining thereto: (i) patents, patent applications, (including all provisional divisional, continuation, continuation in part, and renewal applications) and statutory invention registrations (including all utility models and other patent rights under the Laws of all countries) and any renewals, extensions or reissues of any of the foregoing, (ii) trademarks, service marks, trade dress, logos, trade names, service names, corporate names, domain names and other brand identifiers, all goodwill associated with the foregoing, registrations and applications for registration thereof, including all extensions, modifications and renewals of any such registration or application (iii) copyrights, software, databases, and registrations and applications for registration thereof, and any renewals or extensions thereof, (iv) confidential and proprietary information, trade secrets, and know-how, including any confidential inventions (whether patentable or not) and (v) all similar rights, however denominated, throughout the world.

Interest Coverage Ratio” means, for any date, the ratio of (i) Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on or most recently prior to such date to (ii) Consolidated Cash Interest Expense of the Borrower for such period.

Interest Period” means, with respect to a Eurodollar Advance, a period of 1, 3 or 6 months (or, if acceptable to all relevant Lenders, 12 months) commencing on a Business Day selected by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement. Such Interest Period shall end on the day which corresponds numerically to such date one, three or six months (or other applicable period) thereafter, provided, however, that (x) if there is no such numerically corresponding day in such next, third or sixth (or other corresponding) succeeding month, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such next, third or sixth (or other corresponding) succeeding month, (y) if an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall end on the next succeeding Business Day unless such next succeeding Business Day falls in a new calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the immediately preceding Business Day, and (z) no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Maturity Date of the Facility under which such Loan was made.

 

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Investment” of a Person means all investments by such Person in any other Person in the form of any loan, advance (other than commission, travel and similar advances to officers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), extension of credit (other than accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business on terms customary in the trade), contribution of capital by such Person or Capital Stock, bonds, mutual funds, notes, debentures or other securities of such other Person.

ISP” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the “International Standby Practices 1998” published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. (or such later version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance).

Issuer Documents” means with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application, and any other document, agreement and instrument entered into by the LC Issuer and the Borrower (or any Subsidiary) or in favor of the LC Issuer and relating to such Letter of Credit.

Latest Maturity Date” means, at any date of determination, unless otherwise specified to apply to a specific Class of Loans or Commitments, the latest Maturity Date applicable to any Loan or Commitment hereunder at such time, including the latest maturity date of any Replacement Term Loan, any Replacement Commitment, any Incremental Term Loans or any Additional Revolving Facility, in each case as extended in accordance with this Agreement from time to time.

Law” means any federal, state, local or foreign law (including the common law), statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, judgment, judicial decision, code, order, injunction, arbitration award, writ, decree, agency requirement, license or permit of any Governmental Entity.

LC Disbursement” means a payment made by the LC Issuer pursuant to a Letter of Credit which has not yet been reimbursed by or on behalf of the Borrower.

LC Exposure” means, at any time, the sum of (i) the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit at such time plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all LC Disbursements at such time. The LC Exposure of any Lender at any time shall be its Pro Rata Share of the total LC Exposure at such time.

LC Fee” is defined in Section 2.22(k).

LC Issuer” means Bank of America and each other Lender that agrees in writing with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to issue Letters of Credit, in each case, in its capacity as the issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder, and its successors in such capacity as provided in Section 2.22(i). Each LC Issuer may, in its discretion, arrange for one or more Letters of Credit to be issued by Affiliates of such LC Issuer, in which case the term “LC Issuer” shall include any such Affiliate with respect to Letters of Credit issued by such Affiliate. With respect to any Letter of Credit, “LC Issuer” shall mean the issuer thereof.

Lender” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement, any Person which becomes a party hereto pursuant to Section 2.25 and their respective successors and assigns. Unless otherwise specified, the term “Lenders” includes a Lender in its capacity as the Swing Line Lender.

Lending Installation” means, with respect to a Lender or the Administrative Agent, the office, branch, subsidiary or affiliate of such Lender or the Administrative Agent listed on the signature pages hereof or on a Schedule or otherwise selected by such Lender or the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 2.20.

 

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Letter of Credit” means any standby letter of credit issued pursuant to this Agreement (including any Outstanding Letter of Credit).

Letter of Credit Application” means a letter of credit application or agreement entered into or submitted by the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.22(b).

LIBOR” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Eurodollar Base Rate”

Lien” means any lien (statutory or other), mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, encumbrance or preference, priority or other security agreement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale, Finance Lease or other title retention agreement). For the purposes hereof, none of the following shall be deemed to be Liens: (i) setoff rights or statutory liens arising in the ordinary course of business, (ii) restrictive contractual obligations with respect to assets comprising the Payment Instruments Funding Amounts or Payment Service Obligations; provided that such contractual obligations are no more restrictive in nature than those in effect on the Closing Date, (iii) Liens purported to be created under Repurchase Agreements; provided that such Liens do not extend to any assets other than those that are the subject of such Repurchase Agreements, (iv) ordinary course of business contractual obligations with clearing banks relative to clearing accounts or (v) operating leases.

Limited Condition Transaction” means (a) any permitted acquisition or other Investment permitted hereunder by the Borrower or one or more of its Subsidiaries whose consummation is not conditioned on the availability of, or on obtaining, third-party financing, (b) any Restricted Payment in the nature of a dividend to the Borrower’s shareholders and (c) any redemption, repurchase, defeasance, satisfaction and discharge or repayment of Indebtedness requiring irrevocable notice in advance of such redemption, repurchase, defeasance, satisfaction and discharge or repayment.

Loan” means a Revolving Loan, a Term Loan or a Swing Line Loan.

Loan Documents” means this Agreement, any amendment hereto, any Letter of Credit Application, any Notes issued pursuant to Section 2.16, the Guaranty, each Incremental Amendment, any applicable intercreditor agreements (including the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement) and the Collateral Documents.

Loan Parties” means the Borrower and each of the other Guarantors that is a party to a Loan Document.

London Banking Day” means any day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted by and between banks in the London interbank eurodollar market.

Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders” means two or more Revolving Lenders having more than 50% of the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure and unused Revolving Commitments at such time, exclusive of any Defaulting Lenders.

Material Adverse Effect” means any event, condition or circumstance that has occurred since December 31, 2020 that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (i) the business, financial condition, results of operations or assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (ii) the ability of the Loan Parties, taken as a whole, to perform their obligations under the Loan Documents or (iii) the rights or remedies of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders under the Loan Documents, taken as a whole.

 

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Material Domestic Subsidiary” means a Domestic Subsidiary (other than an SPE) which, together with its Subsidiaries, either (i) has 5% or more of the consolidated total assets (valued at the greater of book or fair market value) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis as of the fiscal quarter end next preceding the date of determination, (ii) accounted for 5% or more of consolidated total revenues of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis as of the last day of each fiscal year of the Borrower for the four consecutive fiscal quarters then ended or (iii) has been designated as a Material Domestic Subsidiary by the Borrower.

Material Indebtedness” means Indebtedness and/or Rate Management Obligations in an outstanding principal or net payment amount of $35,000,000 or more in the aggregate (or the equivalent thereof in any currency other than U.S. dollars).

Material Indebtedness Agreement” means any agreement under which any Material Indebtedness was created or is governed or which provides for the incurrence of Indebtedness in an amount which would constitute Material Indebtedness (whether or not an amount of Indebtedness constituting Material Indebtedness is outstanding thereunder).

Material Registered IP” is defined in Section 5.18(b).

Maturity Date” shall mean (i) with respect to the Closing Date Term Loans, the Term Loan Maturity Date, (ii) with respect to the Revolving Credit Commitments in effect on the Closing Date, the Revolving Credit Maturity Date and (iii) with respect to any Incremental Term Loans or any Additional Revolving Facility, the final maturity date as specified in the applicable Incremental Amendment; provided that if any such day is not a Business Day, the applicable Maturity Date shall be the Business Day immediately preceding such day (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 1.05).

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

MPSW” means MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Multiemployer Plan” is defined in Section 5.09(c).

Net Income” means, with respect to any Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends.

Net Proceeds” means, with respect to any event, (i) the cash proceeds received in respect of such event, including (A) any cash received in respect of any non-cash proceeds (including any cash payments received by way of deferred payment of principal pursuant to a note or installment receivable or purchase price adjustment or earn-out, but excluding any reasonable interest payments), but only as and when received, (B) in the case of a casualty, cash insurance proceeds, and (C) in the case of a condemnation or similar event, cash condemnation awards and similar payments received in connection therewith, minus (ii) the sum of direct costs relating to such event and the sale or disposition of such non-cash proceeds, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, brokerage and sales commissions, any relocation expenses incurred as a result thereof, taxes paid or payable as a result thereof (after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and, if such costs have not been incurred or invoiced, the Borrower’s or the applicable Subsidiary’s good faith estimates thereof), amounts required to be applied to the repayment of principal, premium or penalty, if any, and interest on Indebtedness required to be paid as a result of such transaction and any deduction of appropriate amounts to be provided by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries as a reserve in accordance with GAAP against any liabilities associated with the asset disposed of in such transaction and retained by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries after such sale or other disposition thereof, including, without limitation, pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities and liabilities related to environmental matters or against any indemnification obligations associated with such transaction.

 

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

Non-Guarantor Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Borrower that is not a Guarantor.

Non-U.S. Lender” is defined in Section 3.05(d).

Note” means any one or more of a Revolving Credit Note, Term Note or Swing Line Note.

Obligations” means all unpaid principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on the Loans, all reimbursement obligations with respect to LC Disbursements, all accrued and unpaid fees and all expenses, reimbursements, indemnities and other obligations of the Borrower and the other Loan Parties to the Lenders or to any Lender, the Administrative Agent or any indemnified party arising under the Loan Documents. For purposes of computing the amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.08. For all purposes of this Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be “outstanding” in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.

OFAC” means the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury.

OID” is defined in Section 2.25(b).

Other Rate Early Opt-in” means the Administrative Agent and the Borrower have elected to replace LIBOR with a Benchmark Replacement other than a SOFR-based rate pursuant to (1) an Early Opt-in Election and (2) Section 3.07(c)(ii) and paragraph (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement”.

Other Taxes” is defined in Section 3.05(b).

Outstanding Letters of Credit” is defined in Section 2.22(l).

Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure” means, as to any Revolving Lender at any time, the sum of (i) the aggregate principal amount of its Revolving Loans outstanding at such time, plus (ii) an amount equal to its LC Exposure at such time, plus (iii) an amount equal to its Swing Line Exposure at such time.

Pari Passu First Lien Debt” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.25.

Participant” is defined in Section 12.01(d).

Participant Register” is defined in Section 12.01(d).

Payment Date” means the last Business Day of each calendar year quarter.

Payment Instruments Funding Amounts” means amounts advanced to and retained by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as advance funding for the payment instruments or obligations arising under an official check agreement or a customer agreement entered into in the ordinary course of business.

 

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Payment Service Obligations” means all liabilities of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries calculated in accordance with GAAP for outstanding payment instruments (as classified and defined as payment service obligations in the Borrower’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act, and if the Borrower is not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Borrower’s most recent audited financial statements).

PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any successor thereto.

Permits” means all permits, licenses, authorizations, orders and approvals of, and filings, applications and registrations with, Governmental Entities.

Permitted Intercompany Activities” means administrative, overhead, operating, technology or licensing arrangements and related payments or obligations in respect thereof entered into in the ordinary course of business or consistent with customary industry practices between or among the Borrower and its Subsidiaries that are, in the good faith judgment of the Borrower, necessary or advisable in connection with the ownership or operation of the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries.

Permitted Liens” means Liens permitted by Section 6.18.

Person” means any natural person, corporation, firm, joint venture, partnership, limited liability company, association, enterprise, trust or other entity or organization, or any government or political subdivision or any agency, department or instrumentality thereof.

Plan” means an employee pension benefit plan which is covered by Title IV of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code as to which the Borrower or any member of the Controlled Group may have any liability.

Platform” is defined in Section 6.01.

Portfolio Securities” means, collectively, portfolio securities (i) designated as “available for sale investments” on the Borrower’s consolidated financial statements or in the notes to the Borrower’s consolidated financial statements, as the case may be, or (ii) otherwise designated as investments on the Borrower’s consolidated financial statements or in the notes to the Borrower’s consolidated financial statements, as the case may be.

Prepayment Event” means:

(a)    any sale, transfer or other disposition pursuant to Section 6.16(j) or (t) other than dispositions resulting in aggregate Net Proceeds not exceeding (1) $25,000,000 in the case of any single transaction or series of related transactions or (2) $50,000,000 for all such transactions during any fiscal year of the Borrower; or

(b)    the incurrence by the Borrower or any Domestic Subsidiary after the Closing Date of any Indebtedness other than Indebtedness permitted under Section 6.14.

Prime Rate” means the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its prime rate. The “prime rate” is a rate set by Bank of America based upon various factors including Bank of America’s costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above, or below such announced rate. Each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective from and including the date such change is publicly announced as being effective.

 

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Property” of a Person means any and all property, whether real, personal, tangible, intangible, or mixed, of such Person, or other assets owned, leased or operated by such Person.

Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to a Lender, a portion equal to a fraction the numerator of which is such Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment (or, if the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment has expired or been terminated, such Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment immediately prior to such expiration or termination, giving effect to any subsequent assignments made pursuant to the terms hereof and any subsequent repayments of such Lender’s Revolving Loans and reductions in such Lender’s participation exposure relative to Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans) and the denominator of which is the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments (or, if the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment has expired or been terminated, the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment immediately prior to such expiration or termination, giving effect to any subsequent repayments of the Revolving Loans and reductions in the aggregate participation exposure relative to Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans).

PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.

Public Lender” is defined in Section 6.01.

QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15(b) hereof.

QFC Credit Support” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15 hereof.

Rate Management Obligations” of a Person means any and all obligations of such Person, whether absolute or contingent and howsoever and whensoever created, arising, evidenced or acquired (including all renewals, extensions and modifications thereof and substitutions therefor), under (i) any and all Rate Management Transactions, (ii) any guaranty of obligations described under clause (i) and (iii) any and all cancellations, buy backs, reversals, terminations or assignments of any Rate Management Transactions.

Rate Management Transaction” means any transaction (including an agreement with respect thereto) now existing or hereafter entered into by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which is a rate swap, basis swap, forward rate transaction, commodity swap, commodity option, equity or equity index swap, equity or equity index option, bond option, interest rate option, foreign exchange transaction, cap transaction, floor transaction, collar transaction, forward transaction, currency swap transaction, cross-currency rate swap transaction, currency option or any other similar transaction (including any option with respect to any of these transactions) or any combination thereof, whether linked to one or more interest rates, foreign currencies, commodity prices, equity prices or other financial measures.

Refinanced Commitment” and “Refinanced Term Loans” are each defined in Section 8.03.

Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness” is defined in Section 6.13(e)(i).

Refinancing Indebtedness” is defined in Section 6.14(j).

Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness” is defined in Section 6.13(e).

Register” is defined in Section 12.01(c).

Regulation D” means Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor thereto or other regulation or official interpretation of said Board of Governors relating to reserve requirements applicable to member banks of the Federal Reserve System.

 

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Regulation U” means Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor or other regulation or official interpretation of said Board of Governors relating to the extension of credit by banks for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stocks applicable to member banks of the Federal Reserve System.

Regulatory Intercompany Debt” is defined in Section 6.14(v)(ii).

Related Parties” means, with respect to any specified Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of such Person and such Person’s Affiliates.

Relevant Government Bodies” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto.

Release” means any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, emitting, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, disposing or migrating into or through the indoor or outdoor environment.

Remaining Basket Amount” means, at any time, the excess (if any) of (i) the Basket Amount determined at such time over (ii) the aggregate amount, from and after the Closing Date up to the time of determination, of (A) all Restricted Payments made pursuant to Section 6.13(g) and (B) Investments made in reliance on subclause (II) of Section 6.17(a)(v) or 6.17(t), all determined at the time of making any such Restricted Payment or Investment (each, in this definition, a “transaction”), before giving effect to such transaction but after giving effect to any and all other simultaneous transactions.

Removal Effective Date” is defined in Section 10.06(b).

Replacement Commitments” and “Replacement Term Loans” are each defined in Section 8.03.

Reportable Event” means a reportable event as defined in Section 4043(c) of ERISA and the regulations issued under such section, with respect to a Single Employer Plan, excluding, however, such events as to which the PBGC has by regulation waived the requirement of Section 4043(a) of ERISA that it be notified within 30 days of the occurrence of such event, provided, however, that a failure to meet the minimum funding standard of Section 412 of the Code and of Section 302 of ERISA shall be a Reportable Event regardless of the issuance of any such waiver of the notice requirement in accordance with either Section 4043(a) of ERISA or Section 412(d) of the Code.

Repricing Transaction” means the prepayment, refinancing, substitution or replacement of all or a portion of the Term Loans with the incurrence by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of any debt financing having an effective interest cost or weighted average yield (with the comparative determinations to be made by the Administrative Agent consistent with generally accepted financial practices, after giving effect to, among other factors, margin, interest rate floors, upfront or similar fees or original issue discount shared with all providers of such financing, but excluding the effect of any arrangement, structuring, syndication or other fees payable in connection therewith that are not shared with all providers of such financing, and without taking into account any fluctuations in the Eurodollar Rate) that is less than the effective interest rate for or weighted average yield (as determined by the Administrative Agent on the same basis) of such Term Loans, including without limitation, as may be effected through any amendment to this Agreement relating to the interest rate for, or weighted average yield of, such Term Loans.

 

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Repurchase Agreement” means an agreement of a Person to purchase securities arising out of or in connection with the sale of the same or substantially similar securities.

Required Amount of Loans” means, at any time, the amount of Loans required to be held by Lenders in order for such Lenders to constitute “Required Lenders” (without giving effect to the first proviso in Section 8.02).

Required Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders having in the aggregate more than 50% of the sum of (i) the Term Balance at such time plus (ii) the sum of the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure and the unused Revolving Credit Commitments at such time, in each case exclusive of any Defaulting Lenders.

Required Term Lenders” means, at any time, Term Lenders having in the aggregate more than 50% of the sum of the Term Balance at such time.

Rescindable Amount” has the meaning as defined in Section 10.13.

Resignation Effective Date” is defined in Section 10.06(a).

Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.

Restricted Investment Portfolio” means assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries which are restricted by state law, contract or otherwise designated by the Borrower for the payment of Payment Service Obligations.

Restricted Payment” means (i) any dividend or distribution in respect of the Capital Stock of the Borrower or any Subsidiary, (ii) any redemption, repurchase, acquisition or other retirement of the Capital Stock of the Borrower and (iii) any principal or other payment (other than payments of interest) on, or any redemption, repurchase, defeasance, acquisition or other retirement of any Subordinated Indebtedness (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, Indebtedness permitted under Section 6.14(h), (s), (t), (v) and (w)) in each case prior to any scheduled repayment, sinking fund or maturity.

Revolver Financial Covenants” shall mean the covenants set forth in Section 6.22.

Revolver Financial Covenant Default” means (i) a failure to comply with Section 6.22 or (ii) the taking of any action by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries if such action was prohibited hereunder solely due to the existence of a Revolver Financial Covenant Default of the type described in clause (i) of this definition. It is understood and agreed that this definition may not be amended without the written consent of the Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders.

Revolver Termination Date” means the first date on which the Revolving Credit Commitments shall have been terminated in full, all Revolving Loans shall have been paid in full, all accrued and unpaid interest and fees payable in connection with the Revolving Credit Commitments and the Revolving Loans shall have been paid in full, and there shall be no Letter of Credit outstanding hereunder that has not been fully Cash Collateralized or backstopped by a letter of credit reasonably satisfactory to the applicable LC Issuer.

Revolving Credit Commitment” shall mean, as to each Revolving Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make Revolving Loans and to acquire participations in Swing Line Loans and Letters of Credit as provided for herein, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed

 

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the amount set forth opposite such Revolving Lender’s name, on the Commitment Schedule or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Incremental Amendment pursuant to which such Lender becomes a party hereto, as applicable, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

Revolving Credit Facility” means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments at such time.

Revolving Credit Maturity Date” means July 21, 2025 or, if such day is not a Business Day, the next preceding Business Day.

Revolving Credit Note” means a promissory note in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, with appropriate insertions, and payable to the order of a Lender in the amount of its Revolving Credit Commitment, including any amendment, modification, renewal or replacement of such promissory note.

Revolving Lender” means a Lender having a Revolving Credit Commitment.

Revolving Loan” means, with respect to a Revolving Lender, such Lender’s loans made pursuant to Section 2.03 hereof and any Additional Revolving Facilities.

S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global, Inc., and any successor thereto.

Sanction(s)” means any economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes administered or enforced by the United States Government (including without limitation, OFAC), the United Nations Security Council, the European Union or Her Majesty’s Treasury (“HMT”).

Scheduled Restricted Investments” means the securities listed on Schedule 2 hereto.

Scheduled Unavailability Date” has the meaning specified in Section 3.07 hereof.

SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Secured Cash Management Obligation” means any Cash Management Obligation that is owed by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any Cash Management Bank.

Secured Hedge Obligation” means any Rate Management Obligation that is owing by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any Hedge Bank regardless of whether such Hedge Bank ceases to be a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, but excluding (a) Rate Management Obligations arising from trades or confirmations entered into after such Hedge Bank ceases to be a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender and (b) solely with respect to any Guarantor that is not an “eligible contract participant” under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder, Excluded Swap Obligations owing by such Guarantor.

Secured Obligations” means, collectively, the Obligations, the Secured Cash Management Obligations and the Secured Hedge Obligations.

Secured Parties” means the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders, the Hedge Banks and the Cash Management Banks.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

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Settlement Assets” means all assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries held for the payment of outstanding Payment Service Obligations, including Cash and Cash Equivalents, accounts receivable and Portfolio Securities (or substantially equivalent categories or any other assets otherwise designated by the Borrower for the payment of Payment Service Obligations and, in each case, which are classified and defined as settlement assets in the Borrower’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act, and if the Borrower is not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Borrower’s most recent audited financial statements).

Similar Business” means (i) the global funds transfer and payment services business conducted by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, (ii) any other business described under the heading “Business” in the Borrower’s Annual Report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and (iii) any business that is similar, reasonably related, incidental, complementary or ancillary thereto or any reasonable extension thereof.

Single Employer Plan” means a Plan other than a Multiemployer Plan.

SOFR” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Daily Simple SOFR”.

SOFR Early Opt-in means the Administrative Agent and the Borrower have elected to replace LIBOR pursuant to (1) an Early Opt-in Election and (2) Section 3.07(c)(i) and paragraph (1) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement”.

Solvent” means, after giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions, including the making of the Loans under this Agreement on the Closing Date, and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of such Loans, (a) the fair value of the assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, exceeds, on a consolidated basis, their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise; (b) the present fair saleable value of the property of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, is greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability, on a consolidated basis, of their debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured; (c) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, will be able to pay their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such liabilities become absolute and matured; and (d) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are not engaged in, and are not about to engage in, business for which they have unreasonably small capital. For the purposes of this definition, the amount of any contingent liability at any time shall be computed as the amount that would reasonably be expected to become an actual and matured liability.

Specified Default” means a Default under Section 7.02, 7.06 or 7.07.

Specified Equity Contribution” is defined in Section 6.22 and, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a “Specified Equity Contribution” as such term is used in Section 6.27.

Specified Securities” means the securities set forth on Schedule 2 listed under “C-2” and “C-3”.

SPEs” means Ferrum Trust, a Delaware business trust, and, to the extent the formation thereof is not prohibited hereunder, any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower or trust (which is consolidated with the Borrower for financial statement purposes), in each case formed for the limited organizational purpose of isolating and transferring a limited and specified pool of assets and related rights and obligations with respect to Payment Service Obligations, which assets shall consist solely of (i) Cash and Cash Equivalents, (ii) Portfolio Securities (including, for purposes of clarity, Scheduled Restricted Investments), (iii) accounts receivable and (iv) Rate Management Obligations (with respect to interest rate hedging) that relate to Portfolio Securities and Payment Service Obligations.

 

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Step-Down Period” means, for Revolving Loans or Swing Line Loans, any period, after the first six months after the Closing Date, during which the Total Net Leverage Ratio is less than 2.75:1.00 (such period to be measured as provided in the definition of Applicable Margin).

Subordinated Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness which is by its terms subordinated in right of payment or in respect of the proceeds of any collateral to the Obligations.

Subsidiary” of a Person means:

(a)    any corporation, association, or other business entity (other than a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time of determination owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof;

(b)    any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity of which:

(i)    more than 50% of the capital accounts, distribution rights, total equity and voting interests or general or limited partnership interests, as applicable, are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership or otherwise, and

(ii)    such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls such entity; and

(c)    with respect to the Borrower and any Subsidiary which owns such SPE, any SPE.

Unless otherwise expressly provided, all references herein to a “Subsidiary” shall mean a Subsidiary of the Borrower.

Substantial Portion” means, with respect to the Property of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, Property which represents more than 10% of the consolidated assets (excluding Portfolio Securities) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, as would be shown in the consolidated financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the beginning of the twelve-month period ending with the month in which such determination is made (or if financial statements have not been delivered hereunder for that month which begins the twelve-month period, then the financial statements delivered hereunder for the quarter ending immediately prior to that month).

Successor Company” is defined in Section 6.15(a).

Successor Person” is defined in Section 6.15(b).

Supported QFC” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15 hereof.

Swap Obligations” means with respect to any Guarantor any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of Section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

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Swing Line Borrowing Notice” is defined in Section 2.07(b).

Swing Line Commitment” means, with respect to the Swing Line Lender, its commitment to make Swing Line Loans to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.07 in an aggregate outstanding amount at no time exceeding its Swing Line Commitment amount specified on the Commitment Schedule.

Swing Line Exposure” means, at any time, the aggregate principal amount of all Swing Line Loans outstanding at such time. The Swing Line Exposure of any Lender at any time shall be its Pro Rata Share of the total Swing Line Exposure at such time.

Swing Line Lender” means Bank of America.

Swing Line Loan” means a Loan made available to the Borrower by the Swing Line Lender pursuant to Section 2.07.

Swing Line Note” means a promissory note, in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto, with appropriate insertions, and payable to the order of the Swing Line Lender in the principal amount of its Swing Line Commitment, including any amendment, modification, renewal or replacement of such promissory note.

Taxes” means any and all present or future taxes, duties, levies, imposts, deductions, charges or withholdings, and any and all liabilities with respect to the foregoing, but excluding Excluded Taxes and Other Taxes.

Term Balance” means, at any time, the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans.

Term Facility” means the Term Loans and the Term Loan Commitments made available to the Borrower on the Closing Date.

Term Lender” means, at any time, each Lender that has a Term Loan Commitment or is the holder of a Term Loan.

Term Loan” means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender’s pro-rata portion of (i) any term Advance made by the Lenders on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 2.01 and (ii) any Incremental Term Loan, and, with respect to all Lenders, the aggregate of all such pro-rata portions.

Term Loan Commitment” means, with respect to each Lender, the commitment, if any, of such Lender to make a Term Loan hereunder on the Closing Date, expressed as an amount representing the maximum principal amount of the Term Loan to be made by such Lender hereunder, as such commitment may be reduced or increased from time to time pursuant to (i) assignments by or to such Lender pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance or (ii) an Incremental Amendment. The amount of each Lender’s Term Loan Commitment is set forth on the Commitment Schedule or in the Assignment and Acceptance or Incremental Amendment pursuant to which such Lender shall have assumed its Term Loan Commitment, as the case may be. The Term Loan Commitment of each Lender, if any, shall be immediately and automatically reduced by the principal amount of Term Loans made by such Lender pursuant to Section 2.01.

Term Loan Maturity Date” means July 21, 2026 or, with respect to any Incremental Term Loans, the final maturity date as specified in the applicable Incremental Amendment (or, in either case, if such day is not a Business Day, the next preceding Business Day).

 

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Term Note” means a promissory note, in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto, with appropriate insertions, and payable to the order of a Lender in the amount of such Lender’s Term Loan, including any amendment, modification, renewal.

Term SOFR” means, for the applicable corresponding tenor (or if any Available Tenor of a Benchmark does not correspond to an Available Tenor for the applicable Benchmark Replacement, the closest corresponding Available Tenor and if such Available Tenor corresponds equally to two Available Tenors of the applicable Benchmark Replacement, the corresponding tenor of the shorter duration shall be applied), the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR that has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body.

Total Net Leverage Ratio” means, at any time, the ratio of (i) (A) Consolidated Total Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries at such time minus (B) the lesser of (x) the aggregate amount of unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries at such time and (y) $100,000,000 to (ii) Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the then most-recently ended four fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available.

Transactions” means the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the borrowing of Loans hereunder, the incurrence of Indebtedness with respect to the 2021 First Lien Notes, the refinancing of the Existing Debt and the payment of fees and expenses in connection with the foregoing.

Transferee” is defined in Section 12.02.

Type” means, with respect to any Advance, its nature as a Floating Rate Advance or a Eurodollar Advance.

Unfunded Liabilities” means the amount (if any) by which the present value of all vested and unvested accrued benefits under all Single Employer Plans exceeds the fair market value of all such Plan assets allocable to such benefits, all determined as of the then most recent valuation date for such Plans based on the assumptions used for purposes of ASC Topic 715 (Compensation-Retirement Benefits).

Unmatured Default” means an event which but for the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a Default.

UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended form time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any person subject to IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.

UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.

U.S. Lender” is defined in Section 3.05(e).

U.S. Special Resolution Regimes” has the meaning specified in Section 9.15 hereof.

 

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Weighted Average Life to Maturity” means, when applied to any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or preferred stock, as the case may be, at any date, the quotient obtained by dividing:

(a)    the sum of the products of the number of years from the date of determination to the date of each successive scheduled principal payment of such Indebtedness or redemption or similar payment with respect to such Disqualified Stock or preferred stock multiplied by the amount of such payment, by

(b)    the sum of all such payments.

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” of any Person means a Subsidiary of such Person, 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors’ qualifying shares) shall at the time be owned by such Person or by one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

Section 1.02.    Terms Generally. The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”. Unless the context requires otherwise (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (b) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s permitted successors and permitted assigns, (c) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder”, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (d) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement and (e) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.

Section 1.03.    Rounding. The calculation of any financial ratios under this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one place more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding-down if there is no nearest number).

Section 1.04.    Times of Day. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall be references to New York time (daylight or standard, as applicable).

Section 1.05.    Timing of Payment or Performance. When the payment of any obligation or the performance of any covenant, duty or obligation is stated to be due or performance required on a day which is not a Business Day, the date of such payment or performance shall extend to the immediately succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest or fees, as the case may be; provided that with respect to any payment of interest on or principal of Eurodollar Advances, if such extension would cause any such payment to be made in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business Day.

 

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Section 1.06.    Accounting. Except as provided to the contrary herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted and all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time to time in the United States, but (i) without giving effect to any changes in lease accounting after the Closing Date and (ii) any calculation or determination which is to be made on a consolidated basis shall be made for the Borrower and all of its Subsidiaries, including those Subsidiaries, if any, which are unconsolidated on the Borrower’s audited financial statements (such principles as so modified, “GAAP”). If at any time any change in GAAP or application thereof would affect the computation of any financial ratio or requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Borrower shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP or the application thereof (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders); provided that, until so amended, such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance with GAAP or application thereof prior to such change therein and the Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders reconciliation statements showing the difference in such calculation, together with the delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements required hereunder; provided, that (a) Indebtedness shall not include any obligation in respect of any “operating lease” as defined under ASC Topic 842 (Leases) and (b) all obligations of any Person that are or would have been treated as operating leases for purposes of GAAP prior to the effectiveness of ASC Topic 842 (Leases) shall continue to be accounted for as operating leases for purposes of all financial definitions and calculations for purpose of this Agreement (whether or not such operating lease obligations were in effect on such date) notwithstanding the fact that such obligations are required in accordance with ASC Topic 842 (Leases) (on a prospective or retroactive basis or otherwise) to be treated as Finance Lease Obligations in the financial statements.

Section 1.07.    Pro Forma Calculations. For purposes of determining compliance with any ratio set forth herein, such ratio shall be calculated in each case on a pro forma basis as follows:

(a)    In the event that the Borrower or any Subsidiary incurs, assumes, guarantees or redeems any Indebtedness subsequent to the commencement of the period for which such ratio is being calculated but on or prior to or simultaneously with the event for which the calculation of such ratio is made (the “Calculation Date”), then such ratio shall be calculated giving pro forma effect to such incurrence, assumption, guarantee or redemption of Indebtedness, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period.

(b)    For purposes of making the computation referred to above, Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers and consolidations that have been made by the Borrower or any Subsidiary during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the Calculation Date shall be given pro forma effect as if all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers and consolidations (and all related financing transactions) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. Additionally, if since the beginning of such reference period any Person that subsequently became a Subsidiary or was merged with or into the Borrower or any Subsidiary since the beginning of such reference period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger or consolidation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then such ratio shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such reference period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger or consolidation (and all related financing transactions) had occurred at the beginning of the reference period.

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in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Borrower. In addition, any such pro forma calculation may include adjustments appropriate, in the reasonable determination of the Borrower, to reflect any operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies projected in good faith to result from any acquisition, amalgamation, merger or operational change (including, to the extent applicable, from the Transactions); provided that (x) such operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies are reasonably identifiable and factually supportable, (y) with respect to operational changes resulting from an acquisition, such actions are taken or committed to be taken no later than 12 months after date of such acquisition and (z) (i) such projected operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies in respect of operational changes (not resulting from an acquisition) included in any pro forma calculation shall not be duplicative of amounts added back pursuant to clause (a)(viii) of the definition of Consolidated EBITDA and (ii) the aggregate amount of projected operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies in respect of operational changes (not resulting from an acquisition) taken together with amounts added back to Consolidated EBITDA pursuant to clause (a)(viii) of the definition thereof shall not exceed 20% of Consolidated EBITDA for any four consecutive fiscal quarter period (calculated prior to giving effect to such addbacks) unless otherwise approved by the Administrative Agent.

(d)    If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect, the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the Calculation Date had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Rate Management Obligations applicable to such Indebtedness). For purposes of making the computation referred to above, interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility computed on a pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the reference period. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime or similar rate, a eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or other rate, shall be deemed to have been based upon the rate actually chosen, or, if none, then based upon such optional rate as the Borrower may designate.

(e)    Any Person that is a Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed to have been a Subsidiary at all times during the reference period, and any Person that is not a Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed not to have been a Subsidiary at any time during the reference period.

Section 1.08.    Letter of Credit Amount. Unless otherwise specified herein, the amount of a Letter of Credit at any time shall be deemed to be the stated amount of such Letter of Credit in effect at such time; provided, however, that with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the terms of any Issuer Document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum stated amount is in effect at such time.

Section 1.09.    Interest Rates. The Administrative Agent does not warrant, nor accept responsibility, nor shall the Administrative Agent have any liability with respect to the administration, submission or any other matter related to the rates in the definition of “Eurodollar Rate” or with respect to any rate (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the selection of such rate and any related spread or other adjustment) that is an alternative or replacement for or successor to any such rate (including, without limitation, any Benchmark Replacement) or the effect of any of the foregoing, or of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.

Section 1.10.    LLC Division/Series Transactions. For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction’s laws): (a) if any asset, right, obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the

 

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original Person to the subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to have been organized on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Capital Stock at such time. Any reference herein and in the Loan Documents to a merger, transfer, consolidation, amalgamation, consolidation, assignment, sale, disposition or transfer, or similar term, shall be deemed to apply to a division or plan of division of or by a limited liability company, or an allocation of assets to a series of a limited liability company (or the unwinding of such a division or allocation), as if it were a merger, transfer, consolidation, amalgamation, consolidation, assignment, sale, disposition or transfer, or similar term, as applicable, to, of or with a separate Person. Any division of a limited liability company shall constitute a separate Person hereunder (and each division of any limited liability company that is a Subsidiary, joint venture or any other like term shall also constitute such a Person or entity).

Section 1.11.    Cashless Rollovers. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, to the extent that any Lender extends the maturity date of, or replaces, renews or refinances, any of its then-existing Loans with Loans under Incremental Facilities, Replacement Term Loans, Loans in connection with any Replacement Commitments, or loans incurred under a new credit facility, in each case, to the extent such extension, replacement, renewal or refinancing is effected by means of a “cashless roll” by such Lender, such extension, replacement, renewal or refinancing shall be deemed to comply with any requirement hereunder or any other Loan Document that such payment be made “in Dollars”, “in immediately available funds”, “in cash” or any other similar requirement.

Section 1.12.    Negative Covenant Compliance. For purposes of determining whether the Borrower and its Subsidiaries comply with any exception to any negative covenant contained in Article 6 (other than Section 6.22 and Section 6.27) where compliance with any such exception is based on a financial ratio or metric being satisfied as of a particular point in time, it is understood that (a) compliance shall be measured at the time when the relevant event is undertaken, as such financial ratios and metrics are intended to be “incurrence” tests and not “maintenance” tests, and (b) correspondingly, any such ratio and metric shall only prohibit the Borrower and its Subsidiaries from creating, incurring, assuming, suffering to exist or making, as the case may be, any new, for example, Liens, Indebtedness or Investments, but shall not result in any previously permitted, for example, Liens, Indebtedness or Investments ceasing to be permitted hereunder. For avoidance of doubt, with respect to determining whether the Borrower and its Subsidiaries comply with any negative covenant in Article 6 (other than Section 6.22 and Section 6.27), to the extent that any obligation or transaction could be attributable to more than one exception to any such negative covenant, the Borrower may elect to categorize and/or recategorize from time to time all or any portion of such obligation or transaction to any one or more exceptions to such negative covenant that permit such obligation or transaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”; including, for the avoidance of doubt, any grower component) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement that requires compliance with any such financial ratio or test (any such amounts, the “Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence Based Amounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. If any transaction, action, judgment or amount incurred under any provision in this Agreement or any other Loan Document (or any portion of the foregoing) previously divided and classified (or re-divided and re-classified) as set forth above under any Fixed Amount, could subsequently be re-divided and re-classified as an Incurrence Based Amount, such re-division and re-classification shall be deemed to occur automatically, in each case, unless otherwise elected by the Borrower.

 

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ARTICLE 2

THE CREDITS

Section 2.01.    Term Loans.

(a)    Each Term Lender severally (and not jointly) agrees, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to make a Term Loan to the Borrower on the Closing Date in the amount of its respective Term Loan Commitment. No amount of the Term Loan which is repaid or prepaid by the Borrower may be reborrowed hereunder. Not later than 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Closing Date, each Term Lender shall make available funds equal to its Term Loan Commitment in immediately available funds to the Administrative Agent at its address specified pursuant to Article 13. Gross proceeds required to be funded by each Term Lender with respect to its Term Loan shall be funded net of 0.50% of the principal amount of such Term Loan, which shall represent original issue discount with respect to the Term Loans.

Section 2.02.    Term Loan Repayment.

(a)    From and after the Closing Date, the Borrower shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the applicable Term Lenders (i) on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December, commencing with the last Business Day of December, 2021, an amount equal to $1,000,000 (which payments shall be reduced as a result of the application of prepayments in accordance with the order of priority set forth in Section 2.10(a)) and (ii) on the Term Loan Maturity Date, the aggregate principal amount of such Term Loans outstanding on such date (or, in the case of Incremental Term Loans, as provided in the applicable Incremental Amendment), together in each case with accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount to be paid to but excluding the date of such payment.

(b)    To the extent not previously paid, all Term Loans shall be due and payable on the Term Loan Maturity Date (or, in the case of Incremental Term Loans, as provided in the applicable Incremental Amendment), together with accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount to be paid to but excluding the date of payment.

(c)    All repayments pursuant to this Section 2.02 shall be subject to Section 3.04, but shall otherwise be without premium or penalty.

Section 2.03.    Revolving Credit Commitments.

From and including the Closing Date and prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date (or, in the case of Additional Revolving Facilities, as specified in the Incremental Amendment), each Revolving Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to (a) make or continue Revolving Loans to the Borrower from time to time and (b) participate in Letters of Credit issued upon the request of the Borrower; provided that, after giving effect to the making of each such Revolving Loan or Swing Line Loan and the issuance of each such Letter of Credit, such Lender’s Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure shall not exceed in the aggregate the amount of its Revolving Credit Commitment and the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure shall not exceed the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow Revolving Loans, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date (or, in the case of Additional Revolving Facilities, as specified in the Incremental Amendment). The Revolving Credit Commitment of each Revolving Lender to extend credit hereunder shall expire on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date (or, in the case of Additional Revolving Facilities, as specified in the Incremental Amendment).

 

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Section 2.04.    Other Required Payments. All outstanding Revolving Loans, Swing Line Loans, unreimbursed LC Disbursements and all other unpaid Obligations shall be paid in full by the Borrower on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date or, in the case of Additional Revolving Facilities, as specified in the Incremental Amendment.

Section 2.05.    Ratable Loans. Each Revolving Loan hereunder shall consist of Revolving Loans made from the several Revolving Lenders ratably according to their Pro Rata Shares.

Section 2.06.    Types of Advances. The Advances may be Floating Rate Advances or Eurodollar Advances, or a combination thereof, selected by the Borrower in accordance with Sections 2.11 and 2.12, or Swing Line Loans selected by the Borrower in accordance with Section 2.07.

Section 2.07.    Swing Line Loans.

(a)    Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Swing Line Lender, in reliance upon the agreements of the other Lenders set forth in this Section 2.07, agrees to make Swing Line Loans to the Borrower from time to time from and including the Closing Date and prior to its Revolving Credit Maturity Date, in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding that will not result in (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Swing Line Lender’s outstanding Swing Line Loans exceeding its Swing Line Commitment, (ii) the sum of the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure exceeding the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment or (iii) any Revolving Lender’s Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure exceeding such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment; provided that the Swing Line Lender shall not be required to make a Swing Line Loan to refinance an outstanding Swing Line Loan. Within the foregoing limits and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may borrow, prepay and reborrow Swing Line Loans. The Borrower will repay in full each Swing Line Loan on or before the tenth (10th) Business Day after the Borrowing Date for such Swing Line Loan; provided that the Borrower may, subject to the conditions to borrowing set forth herein, request in accordance with Section 2.11 that such payment be financed with a Revolving Loan which is a Floating Rate Advance in an equivalent amount and, to the extent so financed, the Borrower’s obligation to make such payment shall be discharged and replaced by the resulting Revolving Loan.

(b)    To request a Swing Line Loan, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of such request by telephone or electronic mail in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic transmission system as shall be approved by the Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower (to such telephone number or electronic mail addresses as the Administrative Agent shall specify) (in each case confirmed by delivery by telecopy to the Swing Line Lender and the Administrative Agent of the Swing Line Borrowing Notice), not later than 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on the day of a proposed Swing Line Loan; provided that any telephonic notice must be confirmed promptly by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a Swing Line Borrowing Notice. Each such notice (a “Swing Line Borrowing Notice”) shall be irrevocable and shall specify the requested date (which shall be a Business Day) and amount of the requested Swing Line Loan, which shall be an amount not less than $1,000,000. The Administrative Agent will promptly advise the Swing Line Lender of any such notice received from the Borrower. Unless the Swing Line Lender has received notice (by telephone or in writing) from the Administrative Agent (including at the request of any Revolving Lender) prior to 2:00 p.m. on the date of the proposed Swing Line Borrowing (A) directing the Swing Line Lender not to make such Swing Line Loan as a result of the limitations set forth in the first sentence of Section 2.07(a) or (B) that one or more of the applicable conditions specified in Article 4 is not then satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Swing Line Lender will, not later than 3:00 p.m. on the borrowing date specified in such Swing Line Loan Notice, make such Swing Line Loan available to the Borrower by means of a credit to a general deposit account of the Borrower with the Swing Line Lender or wire transfer to an account designated by the Borrower (or, in the case of a Swing Line Loan made to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as provided in Section 2.22(e), by remittance to the LC Issuer) by 3:00 p.m., New York City time, on the requested date of such Swing Line Loan.

 

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(c)    The Swing Line Lender at any time in its sole and absolute discretion may (and shall on the tenth (10th) Business Day after the Borrowing Date of each Swing Line Loan made by it that is then still outstanding) by written notice given to the Administrative Agent not later than 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on any Business Day require the Revolving Lenders to acquire participations on such Business Day in all or a portion of its Swing Line Loans outstanding. Such notice shall specify the aggregate amount of Swing Line Loans in which Revolving Lenders will participate. Promptly upon receipt of such notice, the Administrative Agent will give notice thereof to each Revolving Lender, specifying in such notice such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of such Swing Line Loan or Loans. Each Revolving Lender hereby absolutely and unconditionally agrees, upon receipt of notice as provided above, to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Swing Line Lender, such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of such Swing Line Loan or Loans. Each Revolving Lender acknowledges and agrees that its obligation to acquire participations in Swing Line Loans pursuant to this paragraph is unconditional, continuing, irrevocable and absolute and shall not be affected by any circumstances, including, without limitation, (i) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Lender may have against the Administrative Agent, the Swing Line Lender or any other Person, (ii) the occurrence or continuance, prior to or after the funding of any Swing Line Loan, of a Default or Unmatured Default, (iii) any adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower or (iv) any other circumstance, happening or event whatsoever, and that each such payment shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever. Each Revolving Lender shall comply with its obligation under this paragraph by wire transfer of immediately available funds, in the same manner as provided in Section 2.11 with respect to Loans made by such Lender (and Sections 2.11 and 2.21 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the payment obligations of the Lenders), and the Administrative Agent shall promptly pay to the Swing Line Lender the amounts so received by it from the Lenders. The Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower of any participations in any Swing Line Loan acquired pursuant to this paragraph. Any amounts received by the Swing Line Lender from the Borrower (or other party on behalf of the Borrower) in respect of a Swing Line Loan after receipt by the Swing Line Lender of the proceeds of a sale of participations therein shall be promptly remitted to the Administrative Agent; any such amounts received by the Administrative Agent shall be promptly remitted by the Administrative Agent to the Lenders that shall have made their payments pursuant to this paragraph and to the Swing Line Lender, as their interests may appear; provided that any such payment so remitted shall be repaid to the Swing Line Lender or to the Administrative Agent, as applicable, if and to the extent such payment is required to be refunded to the Borrower for any reason. The purchase of participations in a Swing Line Loan pursuant to this paragraph shall not relieve the Borrower of any default in the payment thereof.

Section 2.08.    Commitment Fee; Reductions in Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment.

(a)    (i) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Lender a commitment fee (other than any Revolving Lender that is a Defaulting Lender), which shall accrue at the Applicable Commitment Fee Rate calculated per annum on the daily amount of the difference between the Revolving Credit Commitment of such Lender and the Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure (excluding Swing Line Exposure) of such Lender during the period from and including the Closing Date but excluding the date on which such Revolving Credit Commitment terminates. Accrued commitment fees shall be payable in arrears on the last Business Day of March, June, September and December of each year and on the date on which the Revolving Credit Commitments terminate, commencing on the first such date to occur after the Closing Date. All commitment fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day).

 

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(b)    The Borrower may permanently reduce the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment in whole, or in part ratably among the Revolving Lenders in minimum amounts of $5,000,000 and integral multiples of $1,000,000 in excess thereof, upon written notice to the Administrative Agent no later than by 12:00 noon, New York City time, three Business Days prior to the date of such reduction, which notice shall specify the amount of any such reduction, provided, however, that the amount of the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment may not be reduced below the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure (after giving effect to any concurrent repayments in respect of Revolving Loans or Cash Collateralization of LC Exposure) and further provided that a notice of a reduction of the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment delivered by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities or the consummation of another transaction, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied. All accrued commitment fees shall be payable on the effective date of any termination of the obligations of the Revolving Lenders to make Credit Extensions hereunder.

Section 2.09.    Minimum Amount of Each Advance. Each Eurodollar Advance (other than an Advance to repay Swing Line Loans or with respect to any Incremental Term Loans or Additional Revolving Credit Facilities, to the extent otherwise provided in the related Incremental Amendment) shall be in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 (and in multiples of $1,000,000 if in excess thereof), and each Floating Rate Advance (other than a Swing Line Loan or with respect to any Incremental Term Loan or Additional Revolving Facility, to the extent otherwise provided in the related Incremental Amendment) shall be in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 (and in multiples of $1,000,000 if in excess thereof), provided, however, that any Revolving Loan which is a Floating Rate Advance may be in the amount of the unused Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment.

Section 2.10.    Optional and Mandatory Principal Payments.

(a)    The Borrower may from time to time pay, without premium or penalty except as provided in clause (b) below, all outstanding Floating Rate Advances (other than Swing Line Loans), or, in a minimum aggregate amount of $5,000,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof, any portion of the outstanding Floating Rate Advances (other than Swing Line Loans) upon one Business Day’s prior notice in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent (by no later than 1:00 p.m. New York City time on such date of the notice) to the Administrative Agent. The Borrower may at any time pay, without penalty or premium, all outstanding Swing Line Loans, or, in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 and increments of $500,000 in excess thereof, any portion of the outstanding Swing Line Loans, with notice, in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent, to the Administrative Agent and the Swing Line Lender by 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date of repayment. The Borrower may from time to time pay, subject to the payment of any funding indemnification amounts required by Section 3.04 and subject to clause (b) below, all outstanding Eurodollar Advances, or, in a minimum aggregate amount of $5,000,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof, any portion of the outstanding Eurodollar Advances upon three Business Days’ prior notice in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent (by no later than 1:00 p.m. New York City time on such date of the notice) to the Administrative Agent. All voluntary principal payments in respect of the Term Loan shall be applied to the principal installments thereof in such order as the Borrower may elect, or if not so specified on or prior to the date of such optional prepayment, in the direct order of maturity. All mandatory principal payments in respect of the Term Loan shall be applied to the principal installments thereof under Section 2.02 in the direct order of maturity.

(b)    In the event that, on or prior to the date that is six months after the Closing Date, the Borrower (x) prepays, refinances, substitutes or replaces any Term Loans in connection with a Repricing Transaction (including, for avoidance of doubt, any prepayment made pursuant to Section 2.10(c) that constitutes a Repricing Transaction), or (y) effects any amendment of this Agreement resulting in a Repricing

 

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Transaction, the Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of each of the applicable Term Lenders, (I) in the case of clause (x), a prepayment premium of 1.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the Term Loans so prepaid, refinanced, substituted or replaced and (II) in the case of clause (y), a fee equal to 1.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Term Loans outstanding immediately prior to such amendment. Such amounts shall be due and payable on the date of effectiveness of such Repricing Transaction.

(c)    In the event and on each occasion that any Net Proceeds are received by or on behalf of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in respect of any Prepayment Event, the Borrower shall, within five Business Days after such Net Proceeds are received, prepay the Term Loans until paid in full and/or Revolving Loans in accordance with Section 2.10(e) below; provided that in the case of any such event described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Prepayment Event,” if the Borrower or any Subsidiary applies (or commits to apply) the Net Proceeds from such event (or a portion thereof) within 12 months after receipt of such Net Proceeds to pay all or a portion of the purchase price in connection with an Acquisition permitted hereunder of a Similar Business or to acquire, restore, replace, rebuild, develop, maintain or upgrade real property, equipment or other assets (other than Cash Equivalents) useful or to be used in the business of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries (and, in each case, the Borrower has delivered to the Administrative Agent within five Business Days after such Net Proceeds are received a certificate of a Financial Officer stating its intention to do so and certifying that no Specified Default has occurred and is continuing as of such date), then, so long as no Specified Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of the giving of such notice and at the time of the proposed reinvestment, no prepayment shall be required pursuant to this paragraph in respect of the Net Proceeds in respect of such event (or the portion of such Net Proceeds specified in such certificate, if applicable) except to the extent of any such Net Proceeds therefrom that have not been so applied (or committed to be so applied) by the end of such 12 month period, (or if committed to be so applied within such 12 month period, have not been so applied within 180 days after such 12 month period has expired). The Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent any such evidence reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent with respect to any commitment of the Borrower or any Subsidiary to apply Net Proceeds in accordance with this Section 2.10(c).

(d)    Following the end of each Excess Cash Flow Period of the Borrower, commencing with the Excess Cash Flow Period ending on December 31, 2022, the Borrower shall prepay the Term Loans and/or Revolving Loans in an aggregate amount equal to the ECF Percentage of Excess Cash Flow for such Excess Cash Flow Period. Each prepayment pursuant to this clause shall be made on or before the date that is five Business Days after the date on which annual financial statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a) with respect to the Excess Cash Flow Period for which Excess Cash Flow is being calculated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount required to be prepaid pursuant to this clause with respect to any Excess Cash Flow Period shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of (i) voluntary prepayments of Revolving Loans which were accompanied by corresponding permanent reductions in the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment, (ii) all optional prepayments of the Term Loans, and (iii) mandatory prepayments of the Term Loans, in each case only to the extent that such prepayments (A) were made by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries after the start of the applicable Excess Cash Flow Period and prior to the due date for (or, if earlier, the actual payment date of) the prepayment under this clause with respect to such Excess Cash Flow Period and (B) have not resulted in a reduction of Excess Cash Flow or prepayments pursuant to this clause with respect to any prior Excess Cash Flow Period.

(e)    In the event of a prepayment pursuant to Section 2.10(b), the prepayment amount shall be applied, first to repay outstanding Term Loans (and principal installments thereof on a pro rata basis) and second, to repay outstanding Revolving Loans, without any corresponding reduction in the Revolving Credit Commitment.

 

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Section 2.11.    Method of Selecting Types and Interest Periods for New Advances. The Borrower shall select the Type of Advance and, in the case of each Eurodollar Advance, the Interest Period applicable thereto from time to time. The Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent irrevocable notice (a “Borrowing Notice”) in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent (including any form on an electronic platform or electronic transmission system as shall be approved by the Administrative Agent), appropriately completed and signed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower, not later than 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the Borrowing Date of each Floating Rate Advance (other than a Swing Line Loan) and three Business Days before the Borrowing Date for each Eurodollar Advance; provided that any telephonic notice must be confirmed promptly by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a Borrowing Notice. Each such notice shall specify:

(a)    the Borrowing Date, which shall be a Business Day, of such Advance,

(b)    the aggregate amount of such Advance,

(c)    the Type of Advance selected, and

(d)    in the case of each Eurodollar Advance, the Interest Period applicable thereto.

Not later than 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on each Borrowing Date, each Lender shall make available its Revolving Loan or Revolving Loans in funds immediately available to the Administrative Agent at its address specified pursuant to Article 13. The Administrative Agent will make the funds so received from the Lenders available to the Borrower in an account designated in writing by the Borrower. Borrower shall not have more than 8 Eurodollar Advances outstanding at one time.

Section 2.12.    Conversion and Continuation of Outstanding Advances. Floating Rate Advances (other than Swing Line Loans) shall continue as Floating Rate Advances unless and until such Floating Rate Advances are converted into Eurodollar Advances pursuant to this Section 2.12 or are repaid in accordance with Section 2.10. Each Eurodollar Advance shall continue as a Eurodollar Advance until the end of the then applicable Interest Period therefor, at which time such Eurodollar Advance shall be automatically converted into a Floating Rate Advance unless (x) such Eurodollar Advance is or was repaid in accordance with Section 2.10 or (y) the Borrower shall have given the Administrative Agent a Conversion/Continuation Notice (as defined below) requesting that, at the end of such Interest Period, such Eurodollar Advance continue as a Eurodollar Advance for the same or another Interest Period. Subject to the terms of Section 2.09, the Borrower may elect from time to time to convert all or any part of a Floating Rate Advance (other than Swing Line Loans) into a Eurodollar Advance. The Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent irrevocable notice in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent (a “Conversion/Continuation Notice”) of each conversion of a Floating Rate Advance into a Eurodollar Advance or continuation of a Eurodollar Advance not later than 12:00 noon, New York City time, at least three Business Days prior to the date of the requested conversion or continuation (provided that any telephonic notice must be confirmed promptly by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a Conversion/Continuation Notice), specifying:

(a)    the requested date, which shall be a Business Day, of such conversion or continuation,

(b)    the aggregate amount and Type of the Advance which is to be converted or continued, and

(c)    the amount of such Advance which is to be converted into or continued as a Eurodollar Advance and the duration of the Interest Period applicable thereto.

 

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Section 2.13.    Changes in Interest Rate, Etc. Each Floating Rate Advance (other than Swing Line Loans) shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof, for each day from and including the date such Advance is made or is automatically converted from a Eurodollar Advance into a Floating Rate Advance pursuant to Section 2.12, to but excluding the date it is paid or is converted into a Eurodollar Advance pursuant to Section 2.12 hereof, at a rate per annum equal to the Floating Rate plus the Applicable Margin for such day. Each Swing Line Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof, for each day from and including the day such Swing Line Loan is made to but excluding the date it is paid hereof, at a rate per annum equal to the Floating Rate plus the Applicable Margin for such day. Changes in the rate of interest on that portion of any Advance maintained as a Floating Rate Advance will take effect simultaneously with each change in the Alternate Base Rate. Each Eurodollar Advance shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from and including the first day of the Interest Period applicable thereto to (but not including) the last day of such Interest Period at the interest rate determined by the Administrative Agent as applicable to such Eurodollar Advance based upon the Borrower’s selections under Sections 2.11 and 2.12 and otherwise in accordance with the terms hereof, plus the Applicable Margin. No Interest Period may end after the Maturity Date applicable to each Lender.

Section 2.14.    Rates Applicable After Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.11, 2.12 or 2.13, during the continuance of a Default, the Required Lenders may, at their option, by notice to the Borrower (which notice may be revoked at the option of the Required Lenders notwithstanding any provision of Section 8.02 requiring unanimous consent of the Lenders to changes in interest rates), declare that no Advance may be made as, converted into or continued as a Eurodollar Advance. During the continuance of a Default under Section 7.02, unless waived by the Required Lenders or until such defaulted amount shall have been paid in full, (a) each overdue Eurodollar Advance shall bear interest for the remainder of the applicable Interest Period at the rate otherwise applicable hereunder to such Interest Period plus 2% per annum and (b) each overdue Floating Rate Advance and all overdue fees and other overdue amounts payable hereunder shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Floating Rate in effect from time to time plus the Applicable Margin plus 2% per annum, in each case without any election or action on the part of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.

Section 2.15.    Method of Payment. All payments of the Obligations hereunder shall be made, without setoff, deduction, or counterclaim, in immediately available funds to the Administrative Agent at the Administrative Agent’s address specified pursuant to Article 13, or at any other Lending Installation of the Administrative Agent specified in writing by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower, by 12:00 noon (local time) on the date when due and shall (except with respect to repayments of Swing Line Loans and except in the case of reimbursement obligations with respect to LC Disbursements for which the LC Issuer has not been fully indemnified by the Lenders, or as otherwise specifically required hereunder) be applied ratably by the Administrative Agent among the applicable Lenders. Each payment delivered to the Administrative Agent for the account of any Lender shall be delivered promptly by the Administrative Agent to such Lender in the same type of funds that the Administrative Agent received at its address specified pursuant to Article 13 or at any Lending Installation specified in a notice received by the Administrative Agent from such Lender. Each reference to the Administrative Agent in this Section 2.15 shall also be deemed to refer, and shall apply equally, to the LC Issuer, in the case of payments required to be made by the Borrower to the LC Issuer pursuant to Section 2.22(e).

Section 2.16.    Noteless Agreement; Evidence of Indebtedness.

(a)    Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the indebtedness of the Borrower to such Lender resulting from each Loan made by such Lender from time to time, including the amounts of principal and interest payable and paid to such Lender from time to time hereunder.

 

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(b)    The Administrative Agent shall also maintain the Register as set forth in Section 12.01(c).

(c)    The entries maintained in the accounts maintained pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall be prima facie evidence of the existence and amounts of the Obligations therein recorded absent manifest error; provided, however, that the failure of the Administrative Agent or any Lender to maintain such accounts or any error therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay the Obligations in accordance with their terms.

(d)    Any Lender may request that its Loans be evidenced by a promissory note in substantially the form of a Revolving Credit Note, a Term Note or a Swing Line Note, in each case as applicable. In such event, the Borrower shall prepare, execute and deliver to such Lender such Note payable to the order of such Lender. Thereafter, the Loans evidenced by such Note and interest thereon shall at all times (prior to any assignment pursuant to Section 12.01) be represented by one or more Notes payable to the order of the payee named therein, except to the extent that any such Lender subsequently returns any such Note for cancellation and requests that such Loans once again be evidenced as described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.

Section 2.17.    Telephonic Notices. The Borrower hereby authorizes the Lenders and the Administrative Agent to extend, convert or continue Advances, effect selections of Types of Advances and to transfer funds based on telephonic notices made by any person or persons the Administrative Agent or any Lender in good faith believes to be acting on behalf of the Borrower, it being understood that the foregoing authorization is specifically intended to allow Borrowing Notices and Conversion/Continuation Notices to be given telephonically. The Borrower agrees to deliver promptly to the Administrative Agent a written confirmation of each telephonic notice signed by an Authorized Officer. If the written confirmation differs in any material respect from the action taken by the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, the records of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall govern absent manifest error.

Section 2.18.    Interest Payment Dates; Interest and Fee Basis. Interest accrued on each Floating Rate Advance shall be payable on each Payment Date, commencing with the first such date to occur after the Closing Date and at maturity. Interest accrued on each Eurodollar Advance shall be payable on the last day of its applicable Interest Period, on any date on which such Eurodollar Advance is prepaid, whether by acceleration or otherwise, and at maturity. Interest accrued on each Eurodollar Advance having an Interest Period longer than three months shall also be payable on the last day of each three-month interval during such Interest Period. Interest on Eurodollar Advances, commitment fees and LC Fees shall be calculated for actual days elapsed on the basis of a 360-day year. Interest on Floating Rate Advances shall be calculated for actual days elapsed on the basis of a 365/366-day year. Interest shall be payable for the day an Advance is made but not for the day of any payment on the amount paid if payment is received prior to 12:00 noon, New York City time, at the place of payment. If any payment of principal of or interest on an Advance or other amount hereunder shall become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day and, in the case of a principal payment, such extension of time shall be included in computing interest in connection with such payment.

Section 2.19.    Notification of Advances, Interest Rates, Prepayments and Revolving Credit Commitment Reductions. Promptly after receipt thereof, the Administrative Agent will notify each Lender of the contents of each Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment reduction notice, Borrowing Notice, Swing Line Borrowing Notice, Conversion/Continuation Notice, and repayment notice received by it hereunder. Promptly after notice from the LC Issuer, the Administrative Agent will notify each Lender of the contents of each request for issuance of a Letter of Credit hereunder. The Administrative Agent will notify each Lender of the interest rate applicable to each Eurodollar Advance promptly upon determination of such interest rate and will give each Lender prompt notice of each change in the Alternate Base Rate.

 

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Section 2.20.    Lending Installations. Each Lender may book its Loans and its participation in any LC Exposure and the LC Issuer may book the Letters of Credit at any Lending Installation selected by such Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, and may change its Lending Installation from time to time. All terms of this Agreement shall apply to any such Lending Installation and the Loans, Letters of Credit, participations in LC Exposure and any Notes issued hereunder shall be deemed held by each Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, for the benefit of any such Lending Installation. Each Lender and the LC Issuer may, by written notice to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower in accordance with Article 13, designate replacement or additional Lending Installations through which Loans will be made by it or Letters of Credit will be issued by it and for whose account Loan payments or payments with respect to Letters of Credit are to be made.

Section 2.21.    Non Receipt of Funds by the Administrative Agent. Unless the Borrower or a Lender, as the case may be, notifies the Administrative Agent of (a) in the case of a Lender, prior to 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date on which it is scheduled to make payment of the proceeds of a Loan to the Administrative Agent or (b) in the case of the Borrower, prior to 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date on which it is scheduled to make a payment of principal, interest or fees to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders, that it does not intend to make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that such payment has been made. The Administrative Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, make the amount of such payment available to the intended recipient in reliance upon such assumption. If such Lender or the Borrower, as the case may be, has not in fact made such payment to the Administrative Agent, the recipient of such payment shall, on demand by the Administrative Agent, repay to the Administrative Agent the amount so made available together with interest thereon in respect of each day during the period commencing on the date such amount was so made available by the Administrative Agent until the date the Administrative Agent recovers such amount at a rate per annum equal to (x) in the case of payment by a Lender, the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day for the first three days and, thereafter, the interest rate applicable to the relevant Loan or (y) in the case of payment by the Borrower, the interest rate applicable to the relevant Loan.

Section 2.22.    Letters of Credit.

(a)    General. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may request the issuance of Letters of Credit for its own account, in a form reasonably acceptable to the applicable LC Issuer, at any time and from time to time from and including the Closing Date and prior to the date that is seven days prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any Letter of Credit Application or other agreement submitted by the Borrower to, or entered into by the Borrower with, the LC Issuer relating to any Letter of Credit, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, the LC Issuer shall not be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit if the issuance of the Letter of Credit would violate one or more policies of the LC Issuer applicable to letters of credit generally.

(b)    Notice of Issuance, Amendment, Renewal, Extension; Certain Conditions. To request the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or the amendment, renewal or extension of an outstanding Letter of Credit), the Borrower shall mail, hand deliver or telecopy (or transmit by electronic communication, if arrangements for doing so have been approved by the LC Issuer) to the LC Issuer and the Administrative Agent (reasonably in advance of the requested date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension) a notice requesting the issuance of a Letter of Credit, or identifying the Letter of Credit to be amended, renewed or extended, and specifying the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension (which shall be a Business Day), the date on which such Letter of Credit is to expire (which shall comply with paragraph (c) of this Section), the amount of such Letter of Credit in Dollars, the name and address of the beneficiary thereof and such other information as shall be necessary to prepare, amend, renew or extend such Letter of Credit.

 

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If requested by the LC Issuer, the Borrower also shall submit a letter of credit application on the LC Issuer’s standard form in connection with any request for a Letter of Credit. A Letter of Credit shall be issued, amended, renewed or extended only if (and upon issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of each Letter of Credit, the Borrower shall be deemed to represent and warrant that), after giving effect to such issuance, amendment, renewal or extension (x) the LC Exposure shall not exceed $32,500,000, (y) the Aggregate Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure shall not exceed the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment and (z) each Revolving Lender’s Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure does not exceed such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment.

(c)    Expiration Date. Each Letter of Credit shall expire at or prior to the close of business on the earlier of (x) the date one year after the date of the issuance of such Letter of Credit and (y) seven days prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date then in effect; provided that any Letter of Credit with a one year period may provide for the renewal thereof for additional one year periods but in no event shall the date of such Letters of Credit extend beyond the period in clause (y) hereof.

(d)    Participations. By the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or an amendment to a Letter of Credit increasing the amount thereof) and without any further action on the part of the LC Issuer or the Lenders, the LC Issuer hereby grants to each Lender, and each Lender hereby acquires from the LC Issuer, a participation in such Letter of Credit equal to such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the aggregate amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit. In consideration and in furtherance of the foregoing, each Lender hereby absolutely and unconditionally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the LC Issuer, such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of each LC Disbursement made by the LC Issuer and not reimbursed by the Borrower on the date due as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section, or of any reimbursement payment required to be refunded to the Borrower for any reason. Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that its obligation to acquire participations pursuant to this paragraph in respect of Letters of Credit is absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance whatsoever, including any amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or the occurrence and continuance of a Default or reduction or termination of the Commitments, and that each such payment shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever.

(e)    Reimbursement. If the LC Issuer shall make any LC Disbursement in respect of a Letter of Credit, the Borrower shall reimburse such LC Disbursement by paying to the Administrative Agent an amount equal to such LC Disbursement not later than 12:00 noon, New York City time, on the Business Day next following the date notice of such drawing is given to the Borrower (any such notice received after 1:00 p.m., New York City time, shall be deemed received by the Borrower on the next Business Day); provided that the Borrower may, subject to the conditions to borrowing set forth herein, request in accordance with Section 2.07 or 2.11 that such payment be financed with a Revolving Loan which is a Floating Rate Advance or Swing Line Loan in an equivalent amount and, to the extent so financed, the Borrower’s obligation to make such payment shall be discharged and replaced by the resulting Revolving Loan or Swing Line Loan. If the Borrower fails to reimburse an LC Disbursement when due, the Administrative Agent shall notify each Lender of the applicable LC Disbursement, the payment then due from the Borrower in respect thereof and such Lender’s Pro Rata Share thereof. Promptly following receipt of such notice, each Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent its Pro Rata Share of the payment then due from the Borrower, in the same manner as provided in Section 2.11 with respect to Loans made by such Lender (and Sections 2.11 and 2.21 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the payment obligations of the Lenders), and the Administrative Agent shall promptly pay to the LC Issuer the amounts so received by it from the Lenders. Promptly following receipt by the Administrative Agent of any payment from the Borrower pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrative Agent shall distribute such payment to the LC Issuer or, to the extent that Lenders have made payments pursuant to this paragraph to reimburse the LC Issuer, then to such Lenders and the LC Issuer as their interests may appear. Any payment made by a Lender pursuant to this paragraph to reimburse the LC Issuer for any LC Disbursement (other than the

 

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funding of a Revolving Loan or a Swing Line Loan as contemplated above) shall not constitute a Loan and shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse such LC Disbursement. Until each Lender funds its Revolving Loan or Swing Line Loan pursuant to this Section 2.22(e) to reimburse the LC Issuer for any amount drawn under any Letter of Credit, interest in respect of such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of such amount shall be solely for the account of the LC Issuer.

(f)    Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the LC Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor the LC Issuer, nor any of their Related Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of the LC Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse the LC Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to consequential damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by the LC Issuer’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith, in each case on the part of the LC Issuer, the LC Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. The Borrower shall promptly examine a copy of each Letter of Credit and each amendment thereto that is delivered to it and, in the event of any claim of noncompliance with the Borrower’s instructions or other irregularity, the Borrower will promptly notify the LC Issuer. The Borrower shall be conclusively deemed to have waived any such claim against the LC Issuer and its correspondents unless such notice is given as aforesaid. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the LC Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit. The LC Issuer shall not be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit if any Revolving Lender is at such time a Defaulting Lender hereunder, unless the LC Issuer has entered into satisfactory arrangements with the Borrower or such Lender to eliminate the LC Issuer’s risk with respect to such Lender (after giving effect to Section 2.26(a)(iii)). The LC Issuer may send a Letter of Credit or conduct any communication to or from the beneficiary via the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (“SWIFT”) message or overnight courier, or any other commercially reasonable means of communicating with a beneficiary.

(g)    Disbursement Procedures. The LC Issuer shall, promptly following its receipt thereof, examine all documents purporting to represent a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit. The LC Issuer shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower by telephone (confirmed by telecopy) of such demand for payment and whether the LC Issuer has made or will make an LC Disbursement thereunder; provided that any failure to give or delay in giving such notice shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse the LC Issuer and the Lenders with respect to any such LC Disbursement.

 

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(h)    Interim Interest. If the LC Issuer shall make any LC Disbursement, then, unless the Borrower shall reimburse such LC Disbursement in full on the date such LC Disbursement is made, the unpaid amount thereof shall bear interest, for each day from and including the date such LC Disbursement is made (or, if notice of such LC Disbursement is given later than 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date of such LC Disbursement, then from and including the next Business Day) to but excluding the date that the Borrower reimburses such LC Disbursement, at the Floating Rate plus the Applicable Margin; provided that, if the Borrower fails to reimburse such LC Disbursement within five Business Days of the date when due pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section, then the unpaid amount thereof shall bear interest, for each day from and including the date when due to and including the date that the Borrower reimburses such LC Disbursement, at the Floating Rate plus the Applicable Margin plus 2% per annum. Interest accrued pursuant to this paragraph shall be for the account of the LC Issuer with respect to the applicable Letter of Credit, except that interest accrued on and after the date of payment by any Lender pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section to reimburse such LC Issuer shall be for the account of such Lender to the extent of such payment.

(i)    Replacement of LC Issuers. An LC Issuer may be replaced at any time by written agreement among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the successor LC Issuer. The Administrative Agent shall notify the Lenders of any such replacement of an LC Issuer. At the time any such replacement shall become effective, the Borrower shall pay all unpaid fees accrued for the account of the replaced LC Issuer pursuant to paragraph (k) of this Section. From and after the effective date of any such replacement, (x) the successor LC Issuer shall have all the rights and obligations of an LC Issuer under this Agreement with respect to Letters of Credit to be issued thereafter and (y) references herein to the term “LC Issuer” shall be deemed to refer to such successor or to any previous LC Issuer, or to such successor and all previous LC Issuers, as the context shall require. After the replacement of an LC Issuer hereunder, the replaced LC Issuer shall remain a party hereto and shall continue to have all the rights and obligations of an LC Issuer under this Agreement with respect to Letters of Credit issued by it prior to such replacement, but shall not be required to issue additional Letters of Credit.

(j)    Cash Collateralization. If any Default shall occur and be continuing and the Borrower receives notice from the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders (or, if the maturity of the Loans has been accelerated, Lenders with LC Exposure representing greater than 50% of the total LC Exposure) demanding that the Borrower provide Cash Collateral for the LC Exposure (which notice shall be delivered no earlier than the earlier of the fifth Business Day of such Default continuing and the date of any acceleration of the Obligations with respect to such Default), the Borrower shall, on the Business Day of the receipt of such notice, Cash Collateralize the LC Exposure; provided that (i) the obligation to deposit such Cash Collateral shall become effective immediately, and such deposit shall become immediately due and payable, without demand or other notice of any kind, upon the occurrence of any Default with respect to the Borrower described in Section 7.06 or 7.07 and (ii) no such notice may be sent to the Borrower solely in respect of a Default with respect to Section 6.22 prior to the expiration of the applicable cure period with respect thereto. Such deposit shall be held by the Administrative Agent as collateral for the payment and performance of the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement. The Administrative Agent shall have exclusive dominion and control, including the exclusive right of withdrawal, over such account. Other than any interest earned on the investment of such deposits, which investments shall be made at the option and sole discretion of the Administrative Agent and at the Borrower’s risk and expense, such deposits shall not bear interest. Interest or profits, if any, on such investments shall accumulate in such account. Moneys in such account shall be applied by the Administrative Agent to reimburse the LC Issuer for LC Disbursements for which it has not been reimbursed and, to the extent not so applied, shall be held for the

 

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satisfaction of the reimbursement obligations of the Borrower for the LC Exposure at such time or, if the maturity of the Loans has been accelerated (but subject to the consent of Lenders with LC Exposure representing greater than 50% of the total LC Exposure), be applied to satisfy other obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement. If the Borrower is required to provide an amount of Cash Collateral hereunder as a result of the occurrence of a Default, such amount (to the extent not applied as aforesaid) shall be returned to the Borrower within three Business Days after all Defaults have been cured or waived.

(k)    Fees. The Borrower agrees to pay (i) to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Lender (other than any Revolving Lender that is a Defaulting Lender) a participation fee (the “LC Fee”) with respect to its participations in Letters of Credit, which shall accrue at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Margin then in effect with respect to Revolving Loans that are Eurodollar Advances on the face amount of such Letters of Credit during the period from and including the Closing Date to but excluding the later of the date on which such Lender’s Commitment terminates and the date on which such Lender ceases to have any LC Exposure, and (ii) to each LC Issuer a fronting fee, which shall accrue at the rate per annum separately agreed upon (but no more than 0.125% per annum) between the Borrower and such LC Issuer on the daily amount of the LC Exposure with respect to Letters of Credit issued by such LC Issuer (excluding any portion thereof attributable to unreimbursed LC Disbursements) during the period from and including the Closing Date to but excluding the later of the date of termination of the Revolving Credit Commitments and the date on which there ceases to be any LC Exposure, as well as such LC Issuer’s standard fees with respect to the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or processing of drawings thereunder. LC Fees and fronting fees accrued through and including the last day of March, June, September and December of each year shall be payable on the third Business Day following such last day, commencing on the first such date to occur after the Closing Date; provided that all such fees shall be payable on the date on which the Revolving Credit Commitments terminate and any such fees accruing after the date on which the Revolving Credit Commitments terminate shall be payable on demand. Any other fees payable to the LC Issuers pursuant to this paragraph shall be payable within 30 days after demand. All LC Fees and fronting fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day).

(l)    Outstanding Letters of Credit. The letters of credit set forth on Schedule 2.22 hereto (the “Outstanding Letters of Credit”) were issued or deemed issued pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement and remain outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. The Borrower, the LC Issuer and each of the Revolving Lenders hereby agree with respect to the Outstanding Letters of Credit that effective upon the Closing Date (A) such Outstanding Letters of Credit shall be deemed to be Letters of Credit issued under and governed in all respects by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and (B) each Lender shall participate in each Outstanding Letter of Credit in an amount equal to its Pro Rata Share of the face amount of such Outstanding Letter of Credit.

(m)    Benefits and Immunities. The LC Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and the LC Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (A) provided to the Administrative Agent in Article 10 with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by the LC Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and Issuer Documents pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Administrative Agent” as used in Article 10 included the LC Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (B) as additionally provided herein with respect to the LC Issuer.

Section 2.23.    Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lender.

(a)    If any Lender requires the Borrower to pay any additional amount to any Lender or to any Governmental Entity for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 3.05, then such Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different Lending Installation for funding or booking its Loans hereunder

 

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or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the sole good faith judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 3.05, as the case may be, in the future and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

(b)    If (i) the Borrower is required pursuant to Section 3.01, 3.02 or 3.05 to make any additional payment to any Lender, (ii) any Lender’s obligation to make or continue, or to convert Floating Rate Advances into, Eurodollar Advances shall be suspended pursuant to Section 3.03, (iii) any Lender shall (x) default in its obligation to fund Loans hereunder or to pay to the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer, Swing Line Lender or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder, (y) notify the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer or the Swing Line Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with its obligation to fund Loans hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect or (z) fail, within three Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be an “Affected Lender” pursuant to this clause (z) upon receipt of such written confirmation by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower), (iv) any Lender or such Lender’s direct or indirect parent company shall become the subject of a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation or any similar proceeding (provided that a Lender shall not be an “Affected Lender” hereunder solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any Capital Stock in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Entity 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 Entity) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender) or has become the subject of a Bail-in Action, or (v) any Lender shall fail to consent to a departure or waiver of any provision of the Loan Documents or fail to agree to any amendment thereto, which waiver, consent or amendment requires the consent of all Lenders or of all Lenders directly affected thereby and has been consented to by the Required Lenders (any Lender described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) being an “Affected Lender”), the Borrower may (x) elect to replace such Affected Lender as a Lender party to this Agreement; provided that the Borrower shall have such right only if (i) concurrently with such replacement, (A) another bank or other entity (other than a Disqualified Institution at the time of assignment) which is reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent shall agree, as of such date, to purchase for cash the Loans and other Obligations due to the Affected Lender pursuant to an assignment substantially in the form of Exhibit D and to become a Lender for all purposes under this Agreement and to assume all obligations of the Affected Lender to be terminated as of such date and to comply with the requirements of Section 12.01 applicable to assignments, and (B) the Borrower shall pay to such Affected Lender in same day funds on the day of such replacement (x) all interest, fees and other amounts then accrued but unpaid to such Affected Lender by the Borrower hereunder to and including the date of termination, including without limitation payments due to such Affected Lender under Sections 3.01, 3.02 and 3.05, and (y) an amount, if any, equal to the payment which would have been due to such Lender on the day of such replacement under Section 3.04 had the Loans or other Obligations of such Affected Lender been prepaid on such date rather than sold to the replacement Lender, (vi) in the case of clause (i) or (ii) above, such additional payments continue to be required or such suspension is still effective and will be reduced or negated by such assignment and (vii) in the case of clause (v) above, the applicable Eligible Assignee shall have agreed to the applicable departure, waiver or amendment of the Loan Documents or (y) terminate all Commitments of such Affected Lender and repay all Obligations of the Borrower owing to such Lender as of such termination date (including any amounts owing pursuant to Section 3.04 as a result of such repayment).

 

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Section 2.24.    Pro Rata Treatment.

(a)    Except as provided below in this Section 2.24 and as required or provided under Section 2.07, 2.22, 2.23(b), 3.01, 3.02, 3.04, 3.05, 11.02 or 12.01(j), each Advance, each payment or prepayment of principal of any Advance, each payment of interest on the Loans, each payment of the commitment fee set forth in Section 2.08 and the LC Fee, each reduction of the Revolving Credit Commitment and each conversion of any Advance to or continuation of any Advance as an Advance of any Type shall be allocated pro rata among the Lenders in accordance with their respective applicable Commitments (or, if such Commitments shall have expired or been terminated, in accordance with the respective principal amounts of their respective applicable outstanding Loans).

(b)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, any payment or other distribution (whether from proceeds of Collateral or any other source, whether in the form of cash, securities or otherwise, and whether made by any Loan Party or in connection with any exercise of remedies by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender) made or applied in respect of any of the Obligations (i) following any acceleration of the Obligations, (ii) during the existence of a Default under Section 7.02 or (iii) during or in connection with Insolvency Proceedings involving any Loan Party (or any plan of liquidation, distribution or reorganization in connection therewith), shall be made or applied, as the case may be, in the following order of priority (with higher priority Obligations to be paid in full prior to any payment or other distribution in respect of lower priority Obligations): (A) first, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities, expenses and other amounts, including attorney fees, payable to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such, the LC Issuer in its capacity as such and the Collateral Agent in its capacity as such (ratably among the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Collateral Agent in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause first payable to them); (B) second, to payment of (i) that portion of the Obligations constituting principal of and accrued and unpaid interest (including any default interest) on the Loans (ratably among such Lenders in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause (B) payable to them), including interest accruing after the filing or commencement of any Insolvency Proceedings in respect of any Loan Party, whether or not any claim for post-filing or post-petition interest is or would be allowed, allowable or otherwise enforceable in any such Insolvency Proceedings, and reimbursement obligations, interest and fees in respect of Letters of Credit, (ii) Secured Hedge Obligations and Secured Cash Management Obligations and (iii) an amount to the Administrative Agent for the account of each applicable LC Issuer equal to 101% of LC Exposure to be held as Cash Collateral; and (C) third, to payment of any other Obligations due to the Administrative Agent or any Lender, ratably; and (D) last, in the case of proceeds of Collateral, the balance, if any, thereof, after all of the Obligations (including, without limitation, all Obligations in respect of LC Exposure but excluding any contingent obligations) have been paid in full, to the Borrower or as otherwise required by a court of competent jurisdiction. Each Lender agrees that the provisions of this Section 2.24 (including, without limitation, the priority of the Obligations as set forth herein) constitute an intercreditor agreement among them for value received that is independent of any value received from the Loan Parties, and that such agreement shall be enforceable as against each Lender, including, without limitation, in any Insolvency Proceedings in respect of any Loan Party (including without limitation with respect to interests and costs regardless of whether or not such interest or costs are allowed as a claim in any such Insolvency Proceedings or enforceable or recoverable against the Loan Party or its bankruptcy estate), to the same extent that such agreement is enforceable under applicable non-bankruptcy law (including, without limitation, pursuant to Section 510(a) of the U.S. federal Bankruptcy Code or any comparable provision of applicable insolvency law), and that, if any Lender receives any payment or distribution in respect of any Obligation (including, without limitation, in connection with any Insolvency Proceedings or any plan of liquidation, distribution or reorganization therein) to which such Lender is not entitled in accordance with the priorities set forth in this Section 2.24, such amount shall be held in trust by such Lender for the benefit of the Person or Persons entitled to such payment or distribution hereunder, and promptly shall be turned over by such Lender to the Administrative Agent for distribution to the Person or Persons entitled to such payment or distribution in accordance with this Section 2.24. Excluded Swap Obligations with respect to any Guarantor shall not be paid with amounts received from such Guarantor, but appropriate adjustments shall be made with respect to payments from other Loan Parties to preserve the allocation to Obligations otherwise set forth above in this Section.

 

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(c)    In the event there is any Disgorged Recovery in respect of any Lender’s Revolving Loans, Term Loans, Swing Line Loans or LC Exposure in any Insolvency Proceedings of any Loan Party, such Revolving Loans, Term Loans, Swing Line Loans and LC Exposure shall be deemed to be outstanding as if such Disgorged Recovery had never been received by such Lender, and each Lender agrees that the intercreditor agreements and priorities set forth in this Section 2.24 shall be enforced in accordance with their terms in respect of such Revolving Loans, Term Loans, Swing Line Loans or LC Exposure, including, without limitation, for purposes of the allocation of payments and distributions made or applied in respect of the Obligations (whether from proceeds of Collateral or otherwise), as well as for purposes of determining whether such other Lender must turn over all or any portion of any payment or other distribution received by such other Lender (whether before or after occurrence of such Disgorged Recovery) to the Administrative Agent for redistribution in accordance with the penultimate sentence of Section 2.24(b).

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Secured Cash Management Obligations and Secured Hedge Obligations shall be excluded from the application described above if the Administrative Agent has not received written notice thereof, together with such supporting documentation as the Administrative Agent may request, from the applicable Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank, as the case may be. Each Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank not a party to this Agreement that has given the notice contemplated by the preceding sentence shall, by such notice, be deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the appointment of the Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms of Article 10 hereof for itself and its Affiliates as if a “Lender” party hereto.

Section 2.25.    Incremental Credit Facilities.

(a)    The Borrower may at any time or from time to time after the Closing Date, by notice to the Administrative Agent (whereupon the Administrative Agent shall promptly make available to each of the Lenders), request (i) one or more additional tranches or additions to an existing tranche of term loans (the “Incremental Term Loans”) or (ii) one or more increases in the amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments on the same terms as the Revolving Loans or the establishment of one or more revolving credit commitments (each such increase or new commitments, an “Additional Revolving Facility”), provided that (A) both at the time of any such request and upon the effectiveness of any Incremental Amendment referred to below, no Default or Unmatured Default shall exist and at the time that any such Incremental Term Loan is made (and after giving effect thereto) no Default or Unmatured Default shall exist, (B) [reserved], (C) the Total Net Leverage Ratio calculated on a pro forma basis shall not exceed 5.000:1.000 for all Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this Section 2.25(a), in each case tested as of the last day of the most-recently ended period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower for which financial statements are internally available (calculated as if such Incremental Term Loans or borrowings under any such Additional Revolving Facilities (in an amount equal to the full amount of such Additional Revolving Facilities), as applicable, had been outstanding on such last day; provided that (x) any Additional Revolving Facility shall be tested as fully drawn and (y) the cash proceeds of any such Indebtedness shall be excluded from clause (i)(B) of the definition of Total Net Leverage Ratio for purposes of determining whether such Indebtedness can be incurred (provided that the use of proceeds thereof and any other pro forma adjustments shall be included)) and (D) the Borrower shall have delivered a certificate of a Financial Officer to the effect set forth in clauses (A) and (C) above, together with reasonably detailed calculations demonstrating compliance with clause (C) above, if applicable, (which calculations shall, if made as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower for which the Borrower has not delivered to the Administrative Agent the financial statements and Compliance Certificate required to be delivered by Section 6.01(d), be accompanied by a reasonably detailed calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for the relevant period). Each

 

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tranche of Incremental Term Loans shall be in an aggregate principal amount that is not less than $10,000,000 and each Additional Revolving Facility shall be in an aggregate principal amount that is not less than $5,000,000, and in all cases shall be in an increment of $1,000,000 (provided that such amount may be less than $10,000,000 or $5,000,000, as applicable, if such amount represents all remaining availability under the limit set forth in the next sentence). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (x) the aggregate amount of the Incremental Term Loans and the Additional Revolving Facilities incurred after the Closing Date shall not exceed $250,000,000 and (y) the aggregate amount of Additional Revolving Facilities incurred after the Closing Date shall not exceed $25,000,000. In no event shall the Incremental Facilities be used for any purpose other than for the purposes set forth in Section 6.02. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in lieu of requesting Incremental Term Loans or an Additional Revolving Facility, the Borrower may issue first lien notes or other first lien term loans on a pari passu basis (the “Pari Passu First Lien Debt”), subject to the representative to the applicable lenders of such Pari Passu First Lien Debt entering into the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement or an intercreditor agreement reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; provided that in each case the Pari Passu First Lien Debt shall be treated the same as Incremental Term Loans for the purposes of this Agreement; provided, further, that in no event will the aggregate amount of Incremental Term Loans, Additional Revolving Facilities and Pari Passu First Lien Debt incurred after the Closing Date exceed $250,000,000.

(b)    The following terms shall apply to any Incremental Term Loans (including, for the purpose of this subsection (b), any Pari Passu First Lien Debt issued in lieu thereof) and any Additional Revolving Facilities established pursuant to an Incremental Amendment: (i) such Incremental Term Loans and the borrowings under such Additional Revolving Facilities shall rank pari passu in right of payment and of security with the existing Revolving Loans and the Term Loans, and shall be guaranteed by the Guarantors and secured by the same Collateral to the same extent as provided for in the Collateral Documents, (ii) the maturity date of such Incremental Term Loans shall not be earlier than the Maturity Date of the existing Term Loans, (iii) the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such Incremental Term Loans is not less than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the existing Term Loans, (iv) the applicable yield relating to any term loans or revolving loans incurred pursuant to such Incremental Amendment (each facility thereunder, the “Incremental Facility”) or any Pari Passu First Lien Debt, as applicable, shall not be greater than that with respect to the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, plus 0.75% per annum unless the yield applicable to the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, is increased so that the yield applicable to the applicable Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt, as applicable, does not exceed the yield applicable to the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, by more than 0.75% per annum; provided that in determining the yield applicable to the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, and the applicable Incremental Facility or the applicable Pari Passu First Lien Debt, (A) original issue discount (“OID”) or upfront fees (which shall be deemed to constitute like amounts of OID) payable by the Borrower to the Lenders of the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, or the applicable Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt in the primary syndication thereof shall be included (with OID being equated to interest based on an assumed four-year life to maturity or, if less, the remaining life to maturity of the applicable Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt), (B) customary arrangement or commitment fees payable to the joint bookrunners (or their affiliates) in connection with the existing Term Loans or existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, or to one or more arrangers (or their affiliates) of the applicable Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt or any other fees not paid or payable generally to all holders of such Indebtedness in the primary syndication thereof shall be excluded and (C) if the Eurodollar Base Rate in respect of such Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt includes a floor greater than any such floor that may be applicable to the analogous existing credit facility, such increased amount shall be equated to interest margin for purposes of determining any increase to the applicable yield under the analogous existing credit facility; provided that (x) this clause (C) shall only be applicable to the extent that the interest rate (exclusive of applicable margin) is lower than the applicable floor and (y) the interest margin added

 

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pursuant to this clause (iv) shall be equal to the difference between (I) the interest rate (exclusive of applicable margin) and (II) the applicable floor; provided, however, this clause (iv) shall not apply to any Incremental Facility or Pari Passu First Lien Debt entered into and established following the second anniversary of the Closing Date, and (v) the revolving loans incurred pursuant to such Additional Revolving Facility will mature no earlier than, and will require no scheduled amortization or mandatory commitment reduction prior to, the Revolving Credit Maturity Date and all other terms of any such Incremental Facility (except as set forth in the foregoing clauses) shall be substantially identical to the existing Revolving Credit Commitments or otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

(c)    Each notice from the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.25(b) shall set forth (i) the requested amount and proposed terms of the relevant Incremental Term Loans or Additional Revolving Facilities and (ii) the date on which such the relevant increase is requested to become effective (which shall not be less than 10 Business Days nor more than 60 days after the date of such notice). Incremental Term Loans may be made, and Additional Revolving Facilities may be provided by any existing Lender (but each existing Lender will not have an obligation to make a portion of any Incremental Term Loan or any portion of any Additional Revolving Facility) or by any other bank or other financial institution that are Eligible Assignees (any such other bank or other financial institution being called an “Additional Lender”), provided that the Administrative Agent, and to the extent of an Additional Revolving Facility, the LC Issuer and/or Swing Line Lender, as applicable, shall have consented (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to such Lender’s or Additional Lender’s making such Incremental Term Loans or providing such Additional Revolving Facilities (collectively, the “Incremental Lenders”) to the extent any such consent would be required under Section 12.01 for an assignment of Loans or Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, to such Incremental Lender. Commitments in respect of Incremental Term Loans and Additional Revolving Facilities shall become Commitments under this Agreement pursuant to an amendment (an “Incremental Amendment”) to this Agreement and, as appropriate, the other Loan Documents, executed by the Borrower, each Incremental Lender and the Administrative Agent. The Incremental Amendment shall be on the terms and pursuant to documentation to be determined by the Borrower and the Incremental Lenders providing the relevant Incremental Terms Loans or Additional Revolving Facilities, as applicable; provided that to the extent such terms and documentation are not consistent with this Agreement (except to the extent permitted by the foregoing clauses), they shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (except for covenants and terms that apply solely to any period after the Latest Maturity Date that is in effect on the effective date of such Incremental Amendment). The effectiveness of any Incremental Amendment shall be subject to the satisfaction on the date thereof of each of the conditions set forth in Section 4.01 and, to the extent reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, receipt by the Administrative Agent of legal opinions, board resolutions, officers’ certificates and/or reaffirmation agreements consistent with those delivered on the Closing Date under Section 4.02 (other than changes to such legal opinions resulting from a change in law, change in fact or change to counsel’s form of opinion reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent). No Lender shall be obligated to provide any Incremental Term Loans or Additional Revolving Facilities, unless it so agrees.

(d)    Upon each increase in the Revolving Credit Commitments (which for purposes of this Section 2.25(d) shall be deemed to include any new revolving commitments provided under an Incremental Amendment) pursuant to this Section 2.25, (i) each Revolving Lender immediately prior to such increase will automatically and without further act be deemed to have assigned to each Incremental Lender providing a portion of the Additional Revolving Facility (each, an “Additional Revolving Facility Lender”), and each such Additional Revolving Facility Lender will automatically and without further act be deemed to have assumed (in the case of an increase to the Revolving Loans only), a portion of such Revolving Lender’s participations hereunder in outstanding Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans such that, after giving effect to each such deemed assignment and assumption of participations, the percentage of the aggregate outstanding (A) participations hereunder in Letters of Credit and (B) participations hereunder in Swing Line Loans held by each Revolving Lender (including each such Additional Revolving Facility Lender) will

 

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equal the percentage of the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments of all Additional Revolving Facility Lenders represented by such Additional Revolving Facility Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment and (ii) if, on the date of such increase, there are any Revolving Loans under the applicable facility outstanding, such Revolving Loans shall on or prior to the effectiveness of such Additional Revolving Credit Facility be prepaid from the proceeds of additional Revolving Loans made hereunder (reflecting such increase in Revolving Credit Commitments), which prepayment shall be accompanied by accrued interest on the Revolving Loans being prepaid and any costs incurred by any Lender in accordance with Section 3.04. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby agree that the minimum borrowing, pro rata borrowing and pro rata payment requirements contained elsewhere in this Agreement shall not apply to the transactions effected pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence.

(e)    The Administrative Agent is hereby irrevocably authorized to effect such amendments to this Agreement as are required to effectuate the terms of any Incremental Amendment to the extent such terms are permitted under this Section 2.25.

(f)    This Section 2.25 shall supersede any provisions in Section 2.24(a), 11.01 or 8.02 to the contrary.

Section 2.26.    Defaulting Lenders.

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

(i)    Waivers and Amendments. Such Defaulting Lender’s right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in the definition of “Required Lenders” and Section 8.02.

(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 Article 8 or otherwise) or received by the Administrative Agent from a Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 11.01 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 the payment on a pro rata basis of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to the LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender hereunder; third, to Cash Collateralize the LC Issuer’s LC Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender; fourth, as the Borrower may request (so long as no Default or Unmatured Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; fifth, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, to be held in a deposit account and released pro rata in order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting Lender’s potential future funding obligations with respect to Loans under this Agreement and (y) Cash Collateralize the LC Issuer’s future LC Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of Credit issued under this Agreement; sixth, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders, the LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender, the LC Issuer or the Swing Line Lender against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; seventh, so long as no Default or Unmatured Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrower as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrower against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; and eighth, to such Defaulting Lender or

 

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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 LC Disbursements in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its Pro Rata Share, and (y) such Loans were made or the related Letters of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and Obligations in respect of Letters of Credit owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or Obligations in respect of Letters of Credit owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such time as all Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans are held by the Lenders pro rata in accordance with the Commitments hereunder without giving effect to clause (iii) of this Section 2.26(a). 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 Section 2.26(a) shall be deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.

(iii)    Reallocation of Applicable Percentages to Reduce Fronting Exposure. All or any part of such Defaulting Lender’s participation in L/C Obligations and Swing Line Loans shall be reallocated among the Non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares (calculated without regard to such Defaulting Lender’s Commitment) but only to the extent that (x) the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 are satisfied at the time of such reallocation (and, unless the Borrower shall have otherwise notified the Administrative Agent at such time, the Borrower shall be deemed to have represented and warranted that such conditions are satisfied at such time), and (y) such reallocation does not cause the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposure of any Non-Defaulting Lender to exceed such Non-Defaulting Lender’s Commitment. Subject to Section 15.04, 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.

(iv)    Cash Collateral, Repayment of Swing Line Loans. If the reallocation described in clause (a)(iii) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrower shall, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it hereunder or under applicable Law, (x) first, prepay Swing Line Loans in an amount equal to such Defaulting Lender’s Swing Line Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (a)(iii) above) and (y) second, Cash Collateralize such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (a)(iii) above).

(b)    Defaulting Lender Cure. If the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and the LC Issuer 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 and Swing Line Loans to be held on a pro rata basis by the Lenders in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares (without giving effect to clause (a)(iii) of this Section 2.26), 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 Borrower while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided further that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender having been a Defaulting Lender.

 

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ARTICLE 3

YIELD PROTECTION; TAXES

Section 3.01.    Yield Protection. If, after the date of this Agreement (or, in the case of any assignee, after the date it became a party to this Agreement), the adoption of any law (including any CPA Change) or any governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law), or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental or quasi-governmental authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by any Lender or applicable Lending Installation or any LC Issuer with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any such authority, central bank or comparable agency:

(a)    imposes or increases or deems applicable any reserve, assessment, insurance charge, special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation (other than reserves and assessments taken into account in determining the interest rate applicable to Eurodollar Advances), or

(b)    subject any Lender, any LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent to any taxes (other than Taxes, taxes subject to indemnification under Section 3.05(c), taxes described in parts (c) through (d) of the definition of Excluded Taxes or taxes imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated) or that are franchise taxes or branch profits taxes, in each case imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such Lender, LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent and the jurisdiction imposing such tax (other than connections arising from having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan or Loan Document)) on its loans, loan principal, letters of credit, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto, or

(c)    imposes any other condition the result of which is to increase the cost to any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or any LC Issuer of making, funding or maintaining its Eurodollar Advances, or of issuing or participating in Letters of Credit, or reduces any amount receivable by any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation in connection with its Eurodollar Advances, Letters of Credit or participations therein, or requires any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or any LC Issuer to make any payment calculated by reference to the amount of Eurodollar Advances, Letters of Credit or participations therein held or interest or LC Fees received by it, in each case by an amount deemed material by such Lender or such LC Issuer as the case may be, and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to such Lender or applicable Lending Installation or such LC Issuer, as the case may be, of making or maintaining its Eurodollar Advances or Commitment or of issuing or participating in Letters of Credit or to reduce the return received by such Lender or applicable Lending Installation or such LC Issuer, as the case may be, in connection with such Eurodollar Advances, Commitment, Letters of Credit or participations therein, then, within 30 days of written demand by such Lender or such LC Issuer, as the case may be, the Borrower shall pay such Lender or such LC Issuer, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or such LC Issuer, as the case may be, for such increased cost or reduction in amount received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as set forth in Section 3.01(b), this Section 3.01 shall not apply to any tax-related matters.

Section 3.02.    Changes in Capital Adequacy Regulations. If a Lender or an LC Issuer determines the amount of capital or liquidity required or expected to be maintained by such Lender, any Lending Installation of such Lender or such LC Issuer, or any corporation controlling such Lender or such LC Issuer is increased as a result of a Change, then, within 30 days of written demand by such Lender or such LC Issuer, the Borrower shall pay such Lender or such LC Issuer the amount necessary to compensate for any

 

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shortfall in the rate of return on the portion of such increased capital or liquidity which such Lender or such LC Issuer determines is attributable to this Agreement, its Outstanding Revolving Credit Exposure or its Commitment to make Loans and issue or participate in Letters of Credit, as the case may be, hereunder (after taking into account such Lender’s or such LC Issuer’s policies as to capital adequacy). “Change” means (a) any change after the Closing Date in the Risk Based Capital Guidelines, or (b) any adoption of or change in any other law (including any CPA Change), governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline, interpretation, or directive (whether or not having the force of law) after the Closing Date which affects the amount of capital or liquidity required or expected to be maintained by any Lender or any LC Issuer or any Lending Installation or any corporation controlling any Lender or any LC Issuer. “Risk Based Capital Guidelines” means (a) the risk based capital guidelines in effect in the United States on the Closing Date, including transition rules, and (b) the corresponding capital regulations promulgated by regulatory authorities outside the United States implementing the July 1988 report of the Basel Committee on Banking Regulation and Supervisory Practices Entitled “International Convergence of Capital Measurements and Capital Standards,” including transition rules, and any amendments to such regulations adopted prior to the Closing Date.

Section 3.03.    Availability of Types of Advances. If any Lender determines that maintenance of its Eurodollar Advances at a suitable Lending Installation would violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, or directive, whether or not having the force of law, or if the Required Lenders determine that (a) deposits of a type and maturity appropriate to match fund Eurodollar Advances are not available or (b) the interest rate applicable to Eurodollar Advances does not accurately reflect the cost of making or maintaining Eurodollar Advances, then the Administrative Agent shall suspend the availability of Eurodollar Advances and require any affected Eurodollar Advances to be repaid or converted to Floating Rate Advances, subject to the payment of any funding indemnification amounts required by Section 3.04.

Section 3.04.    Funding Indemnification. If any payment of a Eurodollar Advance occurs on a date which is not the last day of the applicable Interest Period, whether because of acceleration, prepayment or otherwise, or a Eurodollar Advance is not made on the date specified by the Borrower for any reason other than default by the Lenders, the Borrower will indemnify each Lender for any actual loss or cost incurred by it resulting therefrom (excluding loss of anticipated profits), including, without limitation, any loss or cost in liquidating or employing deposits acquired to fund or maintain such Eurodollar Advance.

Section 3.05.    Taxes.

(a)    All payments by the Borrower to or for the account of any Lender, any LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent hereunder or under any Note or Letter of Credit Application shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for any and all Taxes. If the Borrower shall be required by law to deduct or withhold any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to any Lender, any LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent, (i) the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions or withholdings (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 3.05) such Lender, such LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions or withholdings been made, (ii) the Borrower shall make such deductions or withholdings, (iii) the Borrower shall pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Governmental Entity in accordance with applicable law and (iv) the Borrower shall furnish to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing payment thereof within 30 days after such payment is made.

(b)    In addition, the Borrower hereby agrees to pay any present or future stamp or documentary taxes and any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies that arise from any payment made hereunder or under any Loan Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any Loan Document (“Other Taxes”).

 

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(c)    The Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify the Administrative Agent, such LC Issuer and each Lender for the full amount of Taxes or Other Taxes (including, without limitation, any Taxes or Other Taxes imposed on amounts payable under this Section 3.05) paid by the Administrative Agent, such LC Issuer or such Lender as a result of its Commitment, any Loans made by it hereunder, or otherwise in connection with its participation in this Agreement and any liability (including penalties, interest and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto. Payments due under this indemnification shall be made within 30 days of the date the Administrative Agent, such LC Issuer or such Lender makes written demand therefor pursuant to Section 3.06. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to the Borrower by a Lender or LC Issuer or by the Administrative Agent, on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender or LC Issuer, shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

(d)    Each Lender and LC Issuer that is not incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, a state thereof or the District of Columbia (each a “Non-U.S. Lender”) agrees that it will, on or before the date that it becomes party to this Agreement, (i) deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI, certifying in either case that such Non-U.S. Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes and in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, a certificate to the effect that such Non-U.S. Lender is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, is not a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code and is not a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code, and (ii) deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent a United States Internal Revenue Form W-8 and certify that it is entitled to an exemption from United States backup withholding tax. Each Non-U.S. Lender further undertakes to deliver to each of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (x) renewals or additional copies of such form (or any successor form) on or before the date that such form expires or becomes obsolete or upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, and (y) after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent forms so delivered by it, such additional forms or amendments thereto. All forms or amendments described in the preceding sentence shall certify that such Non-U.S. Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless 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 that renders all such forms inapplicable or that would prevent such Non-U.S. Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form or amendment with respect to it and such Non-U.S. Lender advises the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax. For the avoidance of doubt, the failure to provide certification evidencing a complete exemption from U.S. withholding taxes as required in this Section 3.05(d) shall not prevent a Person from becoming a Non-U.S. Lender under this Agreement (including for purposes of Section 12.03 in the case of a transfer), but shall affect such Person’s entitlement to indemnification or gross-up under this Section 3.05 as provided herein.

(e)    Each Lender and LC Issuer that is incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, a state thereof or the District of Columbia (each a “U.S. Lender”) agrees that it will, on or before the date that it becomes a party to this Agreement, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, certifying that it is entitled to an exemption from United States backup withholding tax. Each U.S. Lender further undertakes to deliver to each of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (x) renewals or additional copies of such form (or any successor form) on or before the date that such form expires or becomes obsolete or upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, and (y) after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent forms so delivered by it, such additional forms or amendments thereto. All forms or amendments described in the preceding sentence shall certify that such U.S. Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes,

 

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unless 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 U.S. Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form or amendment with respect to it and such U.S. Lender advises the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax.

(f)    For any period during which a Lender or LC Issuer has failed to provide the Borrower with an appropriate form pursuant to clause (d) or (e) of this Section 3.05 (unless such failure is due to a change in treaty, law or regulation, or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority, occurring subsequent to the date on which a form originally was required to be provided), such Lender or LC Issuer shall not be entitled to indemnification or gross-up under this Section 3.05 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States; provided that, should a Lender or LC Issuer that is otherwise exempt from or subject to a reduced rate of withholding tax become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver a form required under clause (d) or (e) of this Section 3.05, the Borrower shall take such steps at such Lender’s or LC Issuer’s expense as such Lender or LC Issuer shall reasonably request to assist such Lender or LC Issuer to recover such Taxes.

(g)    Any Lender or LC Issuer that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax with respect to payments under this Agreement or any Note pursuant to the law of any relevant jurisdiction or any treaty shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate.

(h)    If the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or any other Governmental Entity of the United States or any other country or any political subdivision thereof asserts a claim that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold tax from amounts paid to or for the account of any Lender (because the appropriate form was not delivered or properly completed, because such Lender failed to notify the Administrative Agent of a change in circumstances that rendered its exemption from withholding ineffective, or for any other reason), such Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent fully for all amounts paid, directly or indirectly, by the Administrative Agent as tax, withholding therefor, or otherwise, including penalties and interest, and including taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this subsection, together with all costs and expenses related thereto (including attorneys’ fees and time charges of attorneys for the Administrative Agent, which attorneys may be employees of the Administrative Agent). The obligations of the Lenders under this Section 3.05(h) shall survive the payment of the Obligations and termination of this Agreement.

(i)    In the case of an Administrative Agent, Lender or LC Issuer that would be subject to withholding tax imposed by FATCA on payments made under this Agreement or any other Loan Document if such Administrative Agent, Lender or LC Issuer fails to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Lender, Administrative Agent or LC Issuer, as applicable, shall provide such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative Agent as may be necessary for Borrower or Administrative Agent to comply with its obligations under FATCA, to determine that such Administrative Agent, Lender or LC Issuer has complied with such Administrative Agent’s, Lender’s or LC Issuer’s obligations under FATCA, or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from any such payments.

 

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(j)    If a Lender or LC Issuer determines, in its sole discretion, that it has received a refund of any Taxes or Other Taxes as to which it has been indemnified by the Borrower or with respect to which the Borrower has paid additional amounts pursuant to this Section 3.05 it shall pay to the Borrower an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made, or additional amounts paid, by the Borrower under this Section 3.05 with respect to the Taxes or Other Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses of the Lender or LC Issuer and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Entity with respect to such refund); provided that (i) the Borrower, upon the request of the Lender or LC Issuer, agrees to repay the amount paid over to the Borrower (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Entity) to the Lender or LC Issuer in the event the Lender or LC Issuer is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Entity and (ii) nothing herein contained shall interfere with the right of a Lender or LC Issuer to arrange its tax affairs in whatever manner it thinks fit nor oblige any Lender or LC Issuer to claim any tax refund or to make available its tax returns or disclose any information relating to its tax affairs or any computations in respect thereof or require any Lender or LC Issuer to do anything that would prejudice its ability to benefit from any other refunds, credits, reliefs, remissions or repayments to which it may be entitled.

Section 3.06.    Lender Statements; Survival of Indemnity. To the extent reasonably possible, each Lender shall designate an alternate Lending Installation to reduce any liability of the Borrower to such Lender under Sections 3.01, 3.02 and 3.05 or to avoid the unavailability of Eurodollar Advances under Section 3.03, so long as such designation is not, in the commercially reasonable judgment of such Lender, materially disadvantageous to such Lender. Each Lender shall deliver a written statement of such Lender to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) as to the amount due, if any, under Section 3.01, 3.02, 3.04 or 3.05. Such written statement shall set forth in reasonable detail the calculations upon which such Lender determined such amount and shall be final, conclusive and binding on the Borrower in the absence of manifest error. Determination of amounts payable under Section 3.01, 3.02, 3.04 or 3.05 in connection with a Eurodollar Advance shall be calculated as though each Lender funded its Eurodollar Advance through the purchase of a deposit of the type and maturity corresponding to the deposit used as a reference in determining the Eurodollar Rate applicable to such Loan, whether in fact that is the case or not. Unless otherwise provided herein, the amount specified in the written statement of any Lender shall be payable within five (5) Business Days after receipt by the Borrower of such written statement. The Borrower shall not be required to indemnify any Lender pursuant to Section 3.01, 3.02, 3.04 or 3.05 for any amounts paid or losses incurred by such Lender as to which such Lender has not made demand hereunder within 120 days after the date such Lender has actual knowledge of such amounts or losses and their applicability to the lending transactions contemplated hereby. The obligations of the Borrower under Section 3.01, 3.02, 3.04 or 3.05 shall survive payment of the Obligations and termination of this Agreement.

Section 3.07.    Inability to Determine Rates; Replacement of LIBOR.

(a)    If in connection with any request for a Eurodollar Rate Advance or a conversion to or continuation thereof, (i) the Administrative Agent determines that:

(A)    Dollar deposits are not being offered to banks in the London interbank eurodollar market for the applicable amount and Interest Period of such Eurodollar Rate Advance, or

(B)    (x) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining the Eurodollar Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Advance or in connection with an existing or proposed Floating Rate Advance and (y) the circumstances described in Section 3.07(c)(i) do not apply (in each case with respect to this clause (i), “Impacted Loans”), or

 

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(ii)    the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders determine that for any reason the Eurodollar Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Advance does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Eurodollar Rate Advance, the Administrative Agent will promptly so notify the Borrower and each Lender.

Thereafter, (x) the obligation of the Lenders to make or maintain Eurodollar Rate Advances shall be suspended, (to the extent of the affected Eurodollar Rate Advances or Interest Periods), and (y) in the event of a determination described in the preceding sentence with respect to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Alternate Base Rate, the utilization of the Eurodollar Rate component in determining the Alternate Base Rate shall be suspended, in each case until the Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a determination by the Required Lenders described in clause (ii) of Section 3.07(a), until the Administrative Agent upon instruction of the Required Lenders) revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Borrower may revoke any pending request for a borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Advances (to the extent of the affected Eurodollar Rate Advances or Interest Periods) or, failing that, will be deemed to have converted such request into a request for a borrowing of Floating Rate Advances in the amount specified therein.

(b)    Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Administrative Agent has made the determination described in clause (i) of Section 3.07(a), the Administrative Agent, in consultation with the Borrower, may establish an alternative interest rate for the Impacted Loans, in which case, such alternative rate of interest shall apply with respect to the Impacted Loans until (i) the Administrative Agent revokes the notice delivered with respect to the Impacted Loans under clause (i) of the first sentence of Section 3.07(a), (ii) the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that such alternative interest rate does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding the Impacted Loans, or (iii) any Lender determines that any Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Entity has asserted that it is unlawful, for such Lender or its applicable Lending Installation to make, maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to such alternative rate of interest or to determine or charge interest rates based upon such rate or any Governmental Entity has imposed material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to do any of the foregoing and provides the Administrative Agent and the Borrower written notice thereof.

(c)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document:

(i)    On March 5, 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the regulatory supervisor of LIBOR’s administrator (“IBA”), announced in a public statement the future cessation or loss of representativeness of overnight/Spot Next, 1-week, 1-month, 2-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12- month U.S. dollar LIBOR tenor settings. On the earliest of (A) the date that all Available Tenors of U.S dollar LIBOR have permanently or indefinitely ceased to be provided by IBA or have been announced by the FCA pursuant to public statement or publication of information to be no longer representative, (B) June 30, 2023 and (C) the Early Opt-in Effective Date in respect of a SOFR Early Opt-in, if the then-current Benchmark is LIBOR, the Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any setting of such Benchmark on such day and all subsequent settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document. If the Benchmark Replacement is Daily Simple SOFR, all interest payments will be payable on a quarterly basis.

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any Benchmark setting at or after 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders (and any such objection shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error); provided that solely in the event that the then-current Benchmark at the time of such Benchmark Transition Event is not a SOFR-based rate, the Benchmark Replacement therefor shall be determined in accordance with clause (1) of the definition of Benchmark Replacement unless the Administrative Agent determines that neither of such alternative rates is available.

(y) On the Early Opt-in Effective Date in respect of an Other Rate Early Opt-in, the Benchmark Replacement will replace LIBOR for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any setting of such Benchmark on such day and all subsequent settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.    

(iii)    At any time that the administrator of the then-current Benchmark has permanently or indefinitely ceased to provide such Benchmark or such Benchmark has been announced by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark pursuant to public statement or publication of information to be no longer representative of the underlying market and economic reality that such Benchmark is intended to measure and that representativeness will not be restored, the Borrower may revoke any request for a borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Loans to be made, converted or continued that would bear interest by reference to such Benchmark until the Borrower’s receipt of notice from the Administrative Agent that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced such Benchmark, and, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a borrowing of or conversion to Base Rate Loans. During the period referenced in the foregoing sentence, the component of Alternate Base Rate based upon the Benchmark will not be used in any determination of Alternate Base Rate.

(iv)    In connection with the implementation and administration of a Benchmark Replacement, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement.

(v)    The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of (A) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement and (B) the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 3.07(c), including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error and may be made in its sole discretion and without consent from any other party hereto, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this Section 3.07(c).

(vi)    At any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (A) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate (including Term SOFR or LIBOR), then the Administrative Agent may remove any tenor of such Benchmark that is unavailable or non-representative for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings and (B) the Administrative Agent may reinstate any such previously removed tenor for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings.

 

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Section 3.08.    Illegality. If any Lender determines that any Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Entity has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable Lending Installation to make, maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, or any Governmental Entity has imposed material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in the London interbank market, then, upon notice thereof by such Lender to the Borrower (through the Administrative Agent), (a) any obligation of such Lender to make or continue Eurodollar Advances or to convert Floating Rate Advances to Eurodollar Advances shall be suspended, and (b) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender making or maintaining Floating Rate Advances the interest rate on which is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Alternate Base Rate, the interest rate on which Floating Rate Advances of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Alternate Base Rate, in each case until such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon receipt of such notice, (i) the Borrower shall, upon demand from such Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), convert all Eurodollar Rate Advances of such Lender to Floating Rate Advances (the interest rate on which Floating Rate Advances of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Alternate Base Rate), either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar Rate Advances to such day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar Rate Advances and (ii) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender determining or charging interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, the Administrative Agent shall during the period of such suspension compute the Alternate Base Rate applicable to such Lender without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component thereof until the Administrative Agent is advised in writing by such Lender that it is no longer illegal for such Lender to determine or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate. Upon any such conversion, the Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so converted.

ARTICLE 4

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

Section 4.01.    Conditions to Initial Credit Extension. The obligation of each Lender to fund the initial Credit Extension requested to be made by it shall be subject to the prior or concurrent satisfaction of each of the conditions precedent set forth in this Section 4.01:

(a)    Each Loan Party, each Lender, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall each have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent each of the Loan Documents to which it is a party.

(b)    Liens creating a first (subject only to Permitted Liens) priority security interest in the Collateral shall have been perfected or documents required to perfect such security interest shall have been delivered to the Administrative Agent or arrangements have been made with respect thereto satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

(c)    The Administrative Agent shall have received such corporate records, officer’s certificates and other instruments as are customary for transactions of this type or as it may reasonably request, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

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customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations (which requested information shall have been received three Business Days in advance of the Closing Date to the extent requested by the Lenders at least 10 Business Days prior to the Closing Date), including a Beneficial Ownership Certification to the extent required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

(e)    Since December 31, 2020, no change or event shall have occurred and no circumstances shall exist which have had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

(f)    On the Closing Date (i) all representations and warranties in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects after giving effect to the substantially contemporaneous consummation of the Transactions on the Closing Date, (ii) after giving effect to the Credit Extensions and other substantially contemporaneous transactions consummated on the Closing Date, no Default or Unmatured Default has occurred and is continuing, and (iii) the Administrative Agent shall have received a satisfactory certificate to such effect dated the Closing Date and signed by a Financial Officer of the Borrower.

(g)    The Administrative Agent shall have received satisfactory evidence that substantially simultaneously with any Credit Extensions made on the Closing Date all Existing Debt shall have been repaid in full or be deemed to be Obligations under this Agreement and all Indebtedness in respect of the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) shall have been repaid in full with all Liens in respect thereof released.

(h)    The Lenders, the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers and the Co-Manager shall have received all fees and expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of one special counsel (including any one local counsel) for the Administrative Agent) required to be paid hereunder or under the Fee Letter, and all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses required to be reimbursed pursuant to Section 9.06(a) for which invoices have been presented, at least two Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

(i)    The Administrative Agent shall have received satisfactory evidence that the Borrower has entered into the definitive documentation with respect to the 2021 First Lien Notes.

(j)    Any Notes requested by a Lender at least two Business Days prior to the Closing Date pursuant to Section 2.16 shall have been issued by the Borrower payable to the order of each such requesting Lender.

(k)    The Administrative Agent shall have received a legal opinion from Vinson & Elkins LLP, counsel to the Loan Parties, customary for transactions of this type and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

(l)    The Administrative Agent and the 2021 First Lien Notes Trustee shall have entered into the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement.

(m)    The Administrative Agent shall have received a solvency certificate in the form of Exhibit G, dated the Closing Date and signed by the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower.

Section 4.02.    Each Subsequent Credit Extension. The Lenders shall not be required to make any Credit Extension (except as otherwise set forth in Section 2.07 with respect to Revolving Loans for the purpose of repaying Swing Line Loans) after the Closing Date unless on the applicable Credit Extension Date:

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(b)    The representations and warranties contained in Article 5 are true and correct as of such Credit Extension Date in all material respects except to the extent any such representation or warranty is stated to relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date.

Each Borrowing Notice, Swing Line Borrowing Notice, or request for issuance of a Letter of Credit, as the case may be, with respect to each such Credit Extension shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrower that the conditions contained in Sections 4.02(a) and (b) have been satisfied.

ARTICLE 5

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Borrower represents and warrants to the Lenders that:

Section 5.01.    Existence and Standing. Each of the Borrower and its Material Domestic Subsidiaries is a corporation, partnership, trust or limited liability company duly and properly incorporated or organized, as the case may be, and validly existing, duly qualified or licensed to do business and (to the extent such concept applies to such entity) in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization and has all requisite authority to conduct its business in each jurisdiction in which its business is conducted in each case (other than as to the valid existence of the Borrower), except where, individually or in the aggregate, the failure to exist, qualify, be licensed or be in good standing or have such power and authority could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.02.    Authorization and Validity. Each of the Loan Parties has the power and authority and legal right to execute and deliver the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to perform its obligations thereunder. The execution and delivery by each of the Loan Parties of the Loan Documents to which it is a party and the performance of its obligations thereunder have been duly authorized by proper corporate or other organizational proceedings, and the Loan Documents to which each such Loan Party is a party constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of such Loan Party enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles.

Section 5.03.    No Conflict; Government Consent. Neither the execution and delivery by any Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party, nor the consummation of the Transactions, nor compliance with the provisions thereof will violate (a) any applicable law, rule, regulation, ruling, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or award binding on the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Property of such Person or (b) the Borrower’s or any Material Domestic Subsidiary’s articles or certificate of incorporation, partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, articles or certificate of organization, by laws, or operating or other management agreement, or substantially equivalent governing document, as the case may be, or (c) the provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, deed of trust, license, lease indenture, instrument, agreement or other obligation (each a “Contract”) to which the Borrower or any Subsidiary is a party or is subject, or by which it, or its Property, is bound, or conflict with, result in a breach of any provision thereof or constitute a default thereunder (or result in an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default thereunder), or result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, or result in a right of termination or acceleration of, or (except for the Liens created by the Loan Documents and Permitted Liens) result in, or require, the creation or imposition of any Lien in, of or on the Property of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of any such note, bond, mortgage, deed of trust, license, lease indenture, instrument, agreement or other obligation, except with respect to clause (a) or (c), to the extent, individually or in the aggregate, that such violation, conflict, breach, default or creation or imposition of any lien could not reasonably be expect to result in a Material Adverse Effect. No order, consent, adjudication, approval, license, authorization, or validation of, or filing,

 

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recording or registration with, or exemption by, or other action in respect of any governmental or public body or authority, or any subdivision thereof, which has not been obtained by the Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries, is required to be obtained by the Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries in connection with the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, the borrowings under this Agreement, the payment and performance by the Borrower of the Obligations or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents.

Section 5.04.    Financial Statements. The consolidated financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries heretofore delivered to the Lenders as of and for (a) the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and (b) the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021 were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in effect on the date such statements were prepared and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition and operations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries at such dates and the consolidated results of their operations for the periods then ended (subject in the case of the financial statements referred to in clause (b) above, to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes).

Section 5.05.    Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 2020 no change or event has occurred and no circumstance, event or circumstance exists which has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.06.    Taxes. The Borrower and its Subsidiaries have filed or caused to be filed all United States federal tax returns and all other material tax returns and reports required to be filed and have paid or caused to be paid all taxes due pursuant to said returns or pursuant to any assessment received by such Persons, except such taxes, if any, which are not overdue by more than 30 days or that (a) are being contested in good faith and as to which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with GAAP or (b) the non-payment of which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.07.    Litigation. Except as disclosed in the Borrower’s public filings made with the SEC prior to the Closing Date, there is no litigation, arbitration, governmental investigation, proceeding or inquiry pending or, to the knowledge of any of their senior officers, threatened against or affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any order, judgment or decree that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.08.    Subsidiaries; Capital Stock; Loan Parties. As of the Closing Date, no Loan Party has any Subsidiaries other than those specifically disclosed in Part (a) of Schedule 5.08, and all of the outstanding Capital Stock in such Subsidiaries has been validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable and is owned by a Loan Party in the amounts specified on Part (a) of Schedule 5.08 free and clear of all Liens except Permitted Liens. As of the Closing Date, no Loan Party has equity investments in any other corporation or entity other than those specifically disclosed in Part (b) of Schedule 5.08. Set forth on Part (c) of Schedule 5.08 is a complete and accurate list of all Loan Parties as of the Closing Date, showing as of the Closing Date (as to each Loan Party) the jurisdiction of its incorporation, the address of its principal place of business and its U.S. taxpayer identification number or, in the case of any non-U.S. Loan Party that does not have a U.S. taxpayer identification number, its unique identification number issued to it by the jurisdiction of its incorporation. As of the Closing Date, the copy of the charter of each Loan Party and each amendment thereto provided pursuant to Section 4.01(c) is a true and correct copy of each such document, each of which is valid and in full force and effect.

 

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Section 5.09.    ERISA; Labor Matters.

(a)    No Reportable Event has occurred with respect to any Single Employer Plan that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries nor any other member of the Controlled Group has withdrawn from any Multiemployer Plan or has incurred or reasonably expects to incur any liability (other than that which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect) as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal. No ERISA Event with respect to any Single Employer Plan has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(b)    Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (i) the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries and other members of the Controlled Group has made all required contributions to each Plan in accordance with its terms; (ii) there is not now, nor do any circumstances exist that are likely to give rise to any requirement for the posting of security with respect to a Plan or the imposition of any material liability or material lien on the assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or other members of the Controlled Group under ERISA or the Code in respect of any Plan, and no liability (other than for premiums to the PBGC) under Title IV of ERISA or under Section 412 or 4971 of the Code has been or is reasonably expected to be incurred by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or other members of the Controlled Group; and (iii) there are no pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations which have been asserted or instituted against the Plans or the assets of any of the trusts under any of the Plans.

(c)    As of the Closing Date, none of the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or any member of the Controlled Group participates in, or is required to contribute to, any “multiemployer plan” (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA) (a “Multiemployer Plan”).

(d)    Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, with respect to any employee benefit plan, program, policy, arrangement or agreement maintained or contributed to by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to employees employed outside the United States (a “Foreign Plan”), (i) each Foreign Plan required to be registered has been registered and has been maintained in good standing with applicable regulatory authorities; and (ii) all Foreign Plans that are required to be funded are funded in accordance with applicable Laws, and with respect to all other Foreign Plans, adequate reserves therefore have been established on the accounting statements of the Borrower or its applicable Subsidiary.

Section 5.10.    Accuracy of Information.

(a)    As of the Closing Date, no information, exhibit or report (as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished) furnished by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to the Administrative Agent or to any Lender (other than projections and other forward looking information and information of a general economic or industry specific nature) in connection with the negotiation of, or compliance with, the Loan Documents contained any material misstatement of fact or omitted to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading.

(b)    As of the Closing Date, any projections and other financial estimates and forecasts furnished by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent or to any Lender on or prior to the Closing Date in connection with the negotiation of, or compliance with, this Agreement were based on good faith estimates and assumptions believed by the Borrower to be reasonable at the time made, it being recognized by the Lenders that such projections as to future events are not to be viewed as facts, are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies and that actual results during the period or periods covered by any such projections may differ significantly from the projected results.

 

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Section 5.11.    Regulation U. Margin stock (as defined in Regulation U) constitutes less than 25% of the value of those assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries which are subject to any limitation on sale, pledge, or other restriction hereunder.

Section 5.12.    Compliance With Laws. Except as disclosed in the Borrower’s public filings made with the SEC prior to the Closing Date, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have complied with all applicable Laws of any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the conduct of their respective businesses or the ownership of their respective Property, except for any failure to comply with any of the foregoing which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.13.    Ownership of Properties. Except as set forth on Schedule 5.13, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title to or valid leasehold interests in, free of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, all of the Property and assets reflected in the Borrower’s most recent consolidated financial statements provided to the Administrative Agent as owned by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, in each case except to the extent that the failure to possess such title or interests could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.14.    Plan Assets; Prohibited Transactions. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is an entity deemed to hold “plan assets” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-101 of an employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) which is subject to Title I of ERISA or any plan (within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code), and neither the execution of this Agreement nor the making of the Loans or Letters of Credit hereunder gives rise to a prohibited transaction within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.

Section 5.15.    Environmental Matters. Except for those matters that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (a) each of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries is and has been in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, and neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of, has any liability under, or has assumed the liability of any other Person under any Environmental Law or with respect to Hazardous Materials, (b) each of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries validly possesses and is in compliance with all Permits required under Environmental Laws to conduct its business as presently conducted, and all such Permits are valid and in good standing, (c) there are no claims relating to Environmental Laws or Hazardous Materials, pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (d) none of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective predecessors has released, used, handled, or managed any Hazardous Materials in a manner that would reasonably be expected to result in any claim or liability relating to Environmental Laws against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

Section 5.16.    Investment Company Act. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company”, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Section 5.17.    Sanctions and Anti-Corruption Laws.

(a)    Neither the Borrower, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor, to the knowledge of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, any director, officer, employee, agent or affiliate thereof, is an individual or entity that is, or is owned or controlled by one or more individuals or entities that are (i) currently the subject or target of any Sanctions, (ii) included on OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons or HMT’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List, or any similar list administered by the United States government, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union or HMT or (iii) located, organized or resident in a Designated Jurisdiction. The Borrower, its Subsidiaries,

 

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and, to the knowledge of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, their directors, officers, employees, agents and affiliates are in compliance in all material respects with applicable Sanctions and anti-money laundering laws and regulations, and the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have instituted and maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws and regulations.

(b)    The Borrower and its Subsidiaries have conducted their businesses in compliance in all material respects with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and other similar anti-corruption legislation in other jurisdictions that are applicable to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries, and the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have instituted and maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws.

Section 5.18.    Intellectual Property. As of the Closing Date,

(a)    Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (i) the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries own, free of all encumbrances except Permitted Liens, or have the valid right to use all the Intellectual Property used or held for use in, or necessary to, the conduct of their respective businesses as currently conducted and (ii) the conduct of the business of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries as currently conducted does not infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate any Intellectual Property rights of any third party. Except as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, there is no claim, demand, investigation, suit or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened, against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (i) based upon, or challenging or seeking to deny or restrict, the rights of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in any Intellectual Property owned by or licensed to it (including by way of any opposition, cancellation or interference proceeding or similar action challenging the validity or ownership of such Intellectual Property) or (ii) alleging that their respective use of any Intellectual Property or the conduct of their respective businesses infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates the Intellectual Property rights of any third party. Except as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Borrower, no third parties are infringing the Intellectual Property rights of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

(b)    Each material registered trademark (including the MoneyGram® registered trademark), service mark, patent, copyright and each application for the foregoing, in each case owned by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and material to the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole (collectively, the “Material Registered IP”), has been duly registered or applied for with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, United States Copyright Office, and their foreign equivalents in each applicable material foreign jurisdiction to the extent such foreign registration or application is determined to be necessary to the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries by the Borrower in its good faith business judgement, and no such Material Registered IP as has been adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part.

Section 5.19.    Collateral. As of the Closing Date, the Collateral Documents are effective to create (to the extent described therein), in favor of and for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in the Collateral described therein, except as may be limited by applicable domestic or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, receivership, moratorium and other similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). When the actions specified in each Collateral Document have been duly taken, the security interests granted pursuant thereto shall constitute (to the extent described therein) a perfected security interest (subject only to Permitted Liens) in all right, title and interest of each pledgor party thereto in the Collateral described therein with respect to such pledgor if and to the extent perfection can be achieved by taking such actions.

 

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Section 5.20.    [Reserved].

Section 5.21.    Solvency. As of the Closing Date, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are Solvent.

Section 5.22.    Beneficial Ownership Certification. As of the Closing Date, the information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification, if applicable, is true and correct in all respects.

ARTICLE 6

COVENANTS

During the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of Section 6.22, prior to the Revolver Termination Date), unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing (or, in the case of (x) Section 6.22, unless the Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing or (y) Section 6.27, unless the Required Term Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing):

Section 6.01.    Financial Reporting. The Borrower will maintain, for itself and each Subsidiary, a system of accounting established and administered in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and will furnish to the Administrative Agent for further distribution to the Lenders the following:

(a)    within 90 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Borrower, an audit report certified by independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing (which in each case shall be without a “going concern” or like qualification or exception and without any qualification or exception as to the scope of such audit), prepared in accordance with GAAP on a consolidated basis for the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, including balance sheets as of the end of such period, related profit and loss and reconciliation of surplus statements, and a statement of cash flows on a consolidated basis, accompanied by any final management letter prepared by said accountants to the Borrower;

(b)    within 45 days after the close of the first three quarterly periods of each of the Borrower’s fiscal years (commencing with the first fiscal quarter ending after the Closing Date), for the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, consolidated unaudited balance sheets as at the close of each such period, consolidated profit and loss and reconciliation of surplus statements and a consolidated statement of cash flows for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter, certified by a Financial Officer of the Borrower as in each case fairly presenting, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Borrower and its consolidated Subsidiaries (subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes) and having been prepared in reasonable detail;

(c)    [Reserved];

(d)    together with the financial statements required under Sections 6.01(a) and (b), a Compliance Certificate showing the calculations necessary to determine compliance with this Agreement (including, for fiscal periods (x) ending prior to the Revolver Termination Date, Sections 6.22(a) and 6.22(d) and (y) ending prior to the Term Loan Maturity Date, Section 6.27) and stating that no Default or Unmatured Default exists, or if any Default or Unmatured Default exists, stating the nature and status thereof;

(e)    within 60 days after the commencement of each fiscal year of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, a financial forecast of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal year;

(f)    within 270 days after the close of each fiscal year, a statement of the Unfunded Liabilities of each Single Employer Plan, certified as correct by an actuary enrolled under ERISA;

 

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(g)    within 30 Business Days after the Borrower knows that any Reportable Event has occurred with respect to any Single Employer Plan, a statement, signed by a Financial Officer of the Borrower describing said Reportable Event and the action which the Borrower or any Affiliate of the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto;

(h)    promptly (and in any event within 10 Business Days) following the occurrence of the following events, copies of (i) any amendments, supplements or other modifications to the Additional First-Priority Debt Agreements (as defined in the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement) and (ii) any new Additional First-Priority Debt Agreements (as defined in the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement);

(i)    as soon as possible and in any event on the later of (i) 30 days following the occurrence of the following events or (ii) the first date required for delivery of the financial statements pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or 6.01(b) after the occurrence of the following events, written notice of the creation, establishment or acquisition of any Subsidiary or the issuance by or to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Capital Stock; and

(j)    promptly following any request therefor, (i) such other information regarding the business, financial or corporate affairs of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as the Administrative Agent or any Lender may from time to time reasonably request, and (ii) all documentation and other information reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender that is required for compliance with the Act or other “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

Information required to be delivered pursuant to this Section 6.01 shall be deemed to have been delivered if such information, or one or more annual, quarterly or current reports containing such information, shall have been posted by the Administrative Agent on an IntraLinks or similar site to which the Lenders have been granted access or such reports shall be available on the website of the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or on the website of the Borrower at http://www.moneygram.com and, except in the case of quarterly and annual financial statements under Section 6.01(a) and Section 6.01(b), the Borrower has given notice that such reports are so available. Information required to be delivered pursuant to this Section may also be delivered by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent. If any information which is required to be furnished to the Lenders under this Section 6.01 is required by law or regulation to be filed by the Borrower or the Borrower with a government body on an earlier date, then the information required hereunder shall be furnished to the Lenders at such earlier date (which delivery may be by electronic communication including fax or email and shall be deemed to be an original authentic counterpart thereof for all purposes).

The Borrower hereby acknowledges that (a) the Administrative Agent and/or the Arrangers may, but shall not be obligated to, make available to the Lenders and the LC Issuers materials and/or information provided by or on behalf of the Borrower hereunder (collectively, “Borrower Materials”) by posting the Borrower Materials on IntraLinks, Syndtrak, ClearPar, or a substantially similar electronic transmission system (the “Platform”) and (b) certain of the Lenders (each, a “Public Lender”) may have personnel who do not wish to receive material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or its Affiliates, or the respective securities of any of the foregoing, and who may be engaged in investment and other market-related activities with respect to such Persons’ securities. The Borrower hereby agrees that it will use commercially reasonable efforts to identify that portion of the Borrower Materials that may be distributed to the Public Lenders and that (w) all such Borrower Materials shall be clearly and conspicuously marked “PUBLIC” which, at a minimum, shall mean that the word “PUBLIC” shall appear prominently on the first page thereof; (x) by marking Borrower Materials “PUBLIC,” the Borrower shall be deemed to have authorized the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer and the Lenders to treat such Borrower Materials as not containing any material non-public information (although it may be sensitive and

 

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proprietary) with respect to the Borrower or its securities for purposes of United States Federal and state securities laws (provided, however, that to the extent such Borrower Materials constitute Information, they shall be treated as set forth in Section 9.09); (y) all Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” are permitted to be made available through a portion of the Platform designated “Public Side Information;” and (z) the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers shall be entitled to treat any Borrower Materials that are not marked “PUBLIC” as being suitable only for posting on a portion of the Platform not designated “Public Side Information.”

Section 6.02.    Use of Proceeds.

(a)    The Borrower will, and will cause each Subsidiary to, use the proceeds of the Credit Extensions for general corporate purposes, including the repayment or refinancing of the Existing Debt, making Restricted Payments (including, without limitation, the repurchase of Capital Stock of the Borrower) and the payment of the costs, fees and expenses of the Transactions and acquisitions permitted hereunder. Neither the Borrower, nor any of its Subsidiaries will use any of the proceeds of the Advances to purchase or carry any “margin stock” (as defined in Regulation U) in violation of Regulation U.

(b)    

(i)    Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly, or to the Borrower’s or its Subsidiaries’ knowledge, indirectly, use the proceeds of any Credit Extension, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other individual or entity, to fund any activities of or business with any individual or entity, or in any Designated Jurisdiction, that, at the time of such funding, is the subject of Sanctions (except to the extent permitted for a Person required to comply with the Sanctions), or in any other manner that will result in a violation by any individual or entity (including any individual or entity participating in the transaction, whether as Lender, Arranger, Co-Manager, Administrative Agent, letter of credit issuer, swing line lender, or otherwise) of Sanctions.

(ii)    Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly, or to the Borrower’s or its Subsidiaries’ knowledge, indirectly, use the proceeds of any Credit Extension for any purpose which would breach the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the UK Bribery Act 2010, or other similar anti-corruption legislation or anti-money laundering laws and regulations in any other jurisdiction applicable to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries.

Section 6.03.    Notices. The Borrower will promptly notify the Administrative Agent of:

(a)    the occurrence of any Default or Unmatured Default;

(b)    [Reserved]; and

(c)    any matter that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, including (i) breach or non-performance of, or any default under, a contractual obligation of the Borrower or any Subsidiary; (ii) any dispute, litigation, investigation, proceeding or suspension between the Borrower or any Subsidiary and any Governmental Entity; or (iii) the commencement of, or any material development in, any litigation or proceeding affecting the Borrower or any Subsidiary.

Each notice pursuant to Section 6.03 shall be accompanied by a statement of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action the Borrower has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto.

 

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Section 6.04.    Conduct of Business. The Borrower will, and will cause each Subsidiary to, carry on and conduct its business in the financial or payment services industry or the support thereof and do all things necessary to remain duly incorporated or organized, validly existing and (to the extent such concept applies to such entity) in good standing as a domestic corporation, partnership or limited liability company in its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization, as the case may be, and maintain all requisite authority to conduct its business in each jurisdiction in which its business is conducted except as permitted by Sections 6.15 and 6.16 or where the failure to maintain such authority could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.05.    Payment of Obligations. The Borrower will, and will cause each Subsidiary to, pay and discharge as the same shall become due and payable, all its obligations and liabilities, including all tax liabilities, assessments and governmental charges or levies upon it or its properties or assets, unless (i) the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP are being maintained by the Borrower or such Subsidiary or (ii) the failure to pay any such taxes or other amounts could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.06.    Insurance. The Borrower will maintain or cause to be maintained, with financially sound and reputable insurers, insurance on all its Property as may customarily be carried or maintained under similar circumstances by Persons of established reputation engaged in similar businesses of similar sizes, in each case in such amounts (giving effect to self-insurance), with such deductibles, covering such risks and otherwise on such terms and conditions as shall be customary for such Persons. The Borrower will furnish to any Lender upon request full information as to the insurance carried (but no more often than once per year absent a Default).

Section 6.07.    Compliance with Laws. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply with all laws, rules, regulations, orders, writs, judgments, injunctions, decrees or awards to which it may be subject including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws, the noncompliance with which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.08.    Maintenance of Properties. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, do all things necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and keep its Property in good repair, working order and condition (other than wear and tear occurring in the ordinary course of business, routine obsolescence and casualty or condemnation), and from time to time make or cause to be made, all necessary and proper repairs, renewals and replacements so that its business carried on in connection therewith may be properly conducted at all times, in each case, except to the extent such non-compliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.09.    Inspection. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, keep adequate books of record and accounts to allow preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and permit the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, by their respective representatives and agents, to inspect any of the Property, books and financial records of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries, to examine and make copies of the books of accounts and other financial records of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries, and to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries with, and to be advised as to the same by, their respective officers at such reasonable times and intervals as the Administrative Agent or any Lender may designate. The costs of such inspections shall be for the account of the Borrower, except in the case of (a) a Lender inspection in the absence of the occurrence and continuation of a Default, which shall be done at such Lender’s expense, or (b) any Administrative Agent inspections in excess of one inspection during any 12-month period in the absence of the occurrence and continuation of a Default, each of which shall be done at the Administrative Agent’s expense.

 

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Section 6.10.    Compliance with Environmental Laws. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply, and undertake all commercially reasonable actions to cause all lessees and other Persons operating or occupying its properties to comply, in all material respects, with all applicable Environmental Laws and any permits issued pursuant to Environmental Laws; obtain and renew all permits issued pursuant to Environmental Laws necessary for its operations and properties; and conduct any investigation, study, sampling and testing, and undertake any cleanup, removal, remedial or other action necessary to remove and clean up all Hazardous Materials from any of its properties, in accordance with the requirements of all Environmental Laws; provided, however, that neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries shall be required to so comply with such Environmental Laws, or undertake any such cleanup, removal, remedial or other action to the extent that (a) its obligation to do so is being contested in good faith and by proper proceedings and appropriate reserves are being maintained with respect to such circumstances in accordance with GAAP or (b) the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.11.    Further Assurances. Promptly upon reasonable request by the Administrative Agent, or the Required Lenders through the Administrative Agent, the Borrower will (a) correct any material defect or error that may be discovered in any Loan Document or in the execution, acknowledgment, filing or recordation thereof, and (b) do, execute, acknowledge, deliver, record, re-record, file, re-file, register and re-register any and all such further acts, deeds, certificates, assurances and other instruments as the Administrative Agent, or the Required Lenders through the Administrative Agent, may reasonably require from time to time in order to (i) carry out more effectively the purposes of the Loan Documents, (ii) perfect and maintain the validity, effectiveness and priority of any of the Collateral Documents and any of the Liens intended to be created thereunder and (iii) assure, convey, grant, assign, transfer, preserve, protect and confirm more effectively unto the Secured Parties the rights granted or now or hereafter intended to be granted to the Secured Parties under any Loan Document or under any other instrument executed in connection with any Loan Document to which any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is or is to be a party, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to do so.

Section 6.12.    Maintenance of Ratings. The Borrower will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain a public corporate rating from S&P and a public corporate family rating from Moody’s.

Section 6.13.    Restricted Payments. The Borrower will not, nor will it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, declare or pay any Restricted Payments, except that the following shall be permitted:

(a)    the payment by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of dividends payable in its own Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock);

(b)    the making of any Restricted Payment in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of, the substantially concurrent contribution of common equity capital to the Borrower; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such Restricted Payment will be excluded from clause (b) of the definition of Basket Amount;

(c)    repurchases of Capital Stock deemed to occur upon exercise of stock options or warrants if such Capital Stock represents a portion of the exercise price of such options or warrants;

(d)    (i) the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares of Capital Stock in connection with any dividend, split or combination thereof or any acquisition permitted under Section 6.17 and (ii) the honoring of any conversion request by a holder of convertible Indebtedness and the making of cash payments in lieu of fractional shares in connection with any such conversion and, to the extent constituting a Restricted Payment, the payment of required debt service payments on convertible Indebtedness permitted to be issued hereunder;

 

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(e)    the defeasance, redemption, repurchase or other acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Indebtedness of the Borrower made by exchange for, or out of the proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale of, new Subordinated Indebtedness (“Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness”) of the Borrower, as the case may be, that is incurred in compliance with Section 6.14 so long as:

(i)    the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of such Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the Subordinated Indebtedness being so redeemed, repurchased, acquired or retired for value (in any case, the “Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness”), plus the amount of any premium required to be paid under the terms of the instrument governing the Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness and any fees and expenses incurred in the issuance of such Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness;

(ii)    such Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness is subordinated (whether in respect of rights to payment or priority of liens) to the Obligations at least to the same extent as such Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness;

(iii)    such Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness has a final scheduled maturity date equal to or later than the final scheduled maturity date of the Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness; and

(iv)    such Refinancing Restricted Indebtedness has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Refinanced Restricted Indebtedness;

(f)    a Restricted Payment to pay for the repurchase, retirement or other acquisition or retirement for value of Capital Stock of the Borrower held by any current or former employee, director, manager or consultant of the Borrower or any Subsidiary (or their respective estates, heirs, beneficiaries, transferees, spouses or former spouses) pursuant to any equity-based employee incentive plan or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or similar agreement; provided that the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made pursuant to this clause (f) in any four-fiscal quarter period shall not exceed $5,000,000 as of the last day of such four-fiscal quarter period;

(g)    so long as no Default then exists or would result therefrom, Restricted Payments in an amount not to exceed the Remaining Basket Amount determined at such time, so long as after giving effect to any such Restricted Payment made pursuant to this clause (g), the Borrower is in pro forma compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 6.22;

(h)    the payment by any Subsidiary of any dividends or distributions to the Borrower and to any other Subsidiary (and, in the case of a Restricted Payment by a non- Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, to the Borrower and any other Subsidiary and to each other owner of Capital Stock of such Subsidiary based on their relative ownership interests);

(i)    repayment of Indebtedness in respect of the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) on the Closing Date;

(j)    [reserved];

(k)    so long as no Default then exists or would result therefrom, other Restricted Payments which, when aggregated with all other Restricted Payments made pursuant to this clause (k) after the Closing Date do not exceed $50,000,000; and

 

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(l)    to the extent constituting a Restricted Payment, any transaction permitted under Section 6.15(a), any disposition permitted under Section 6.16 (other than Section 6.16(d)), and any transaction permitted under clause (i) of Section 6.19.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the making of any dividend or distribution or the consummation of any irrevocable redemption within 60 days after the date of declaration of the dividend or distribution or giving of the redemption notice, as applicable, will not be prohibited if, at the date of declaration or notice such payment or redemption would have complied with the provisions of this Agreement and (ii) none of the foregoing clauses (a) through (j) of this Section 6.13 shall be utilized to lease, sell or otherwise dispose of Material Registered IP.

Section 6.14.    Indebtedness. The Borrower will not, nor will it permit any Subsidiary to, create, incur or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:

(a)    Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents;

(b)    Indebtedness existing on the Closing Date and described in all material respects in Schedule 6.14;

(c)    Indebtedness issued with respect to the 2021 First Lien Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $415,000,000;

(d)    unsecured Indebtedness for borrowed money incurred by any Loan Party; provided, however, that after giving effect to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, the Total Net Leverage Ratio, determined on a pro forma basis, does not exceed 5.000:1.000;

(e)    Indebtedness of (i) the Borrower or a Guarantor incurred to finance an acquisition permitted hereunder or (ii) Persons that are acquired by the Borrower or a Guarantor or merged into the Borrower or a Guarantor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that after giving effect to such acquisition or merger, the Total Net Leverage Ratio, determined on a pro forma basis, does not exceed 4.500:1.000;

(f)    Indebtedness incurred by the Borrower or any Subsidiary constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business in respect of workers’ compensation claims, or other Indebtedness with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers’ compensation claims; provided, however, that upon the drawing of such letters of credit or the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such obligations are reimbursed within 30 days following such drawing or incurrence;

(g)    Indebtedness arising from agreements of the Borrower or a Subsidiary providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, in each case, incurred or assumed in connection with the disposition of any business, assets or a Subsidiary, other than guarantees of Indebtedness incurred by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such business, assets or Subsidiary for the purpose of financing such acquisition; provided, however, that:

(i)    such Indebtedness is not reflected on the balance sheet of the Borrower or any Subsidiary (contingent obligations referred to in a footnote to financial statements and not otherwise reflected on the balance sheet will be deemed to be reflected on such balance sheet for purposes of this clause (g)(i)); and

 

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(ii)    the maximum assumable liability in respect of all such Indebtedness shall at no time exceed the gross proceeds including non-cash proceeds (the fair market value of such non-cash proceeds being measured at the time received and without giving effect to any subsequent changes in value) actually received by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in connection with such disposition;

(h)    (i) Indebtedness of the Borrower to a Guarantor or (ii) Indebtedness of a Guarantor to the Borrower or another Guarantor; provided that any such Indebtedness is made pursuant to an intercompany note; provided further that any subsequent transfer of any such Indebtedness (except to the Borrower or another Guarantor) shall be deemed, in each case, to be an incurrence of such Indebtedness that was not permitted by this clause (h);

(i)    the guarantee by the Borrower or any of the Guarantors of Indebtedness of the Borrower or a Subsidiary that was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this covenant; provided that if the Indebtedness being guaranteed is subordinated to the Obligations, then the guarantee shall be subordinated to the same extent as the Indebtedness guaranteed;

(j)    the incurrence by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of Indebtedness that serves to extend, refund, refinance, renew, replace or defease any Indebtedness incurred or issued as permitted under clause (b), (c) or (e) above, this clause (j), clause (u) below or any Indebtedness incurred or issued to so refund or refinance such Indebtedness (the “Refinancing Indebtedness”) prior to its respective maturity; provided, however, that such Refinancing Indebtedness:

(i)    has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity at the time such Refinancing Indebtedness is incurred which is not less than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness being refunded or refinanced;

(ii)    to the extent such Refinancing Indebtedness refinances Indebtedness subordinated or pari passu (whether in respect of rights to payment or priority of liens) to the Obligations, such Refinancing Indebtedness is subordinated or pari passu to the Obligations at least to the same extent as the Indebtedness being refinanced or refunded;

(iii)    shall not include:

(A)    Indebtedness of a Subsidiary that refinances Indebtedness of the Borrower; or

(B)    Indebtedness of a Subsidiary that is not the Borrower or a Guarantor that refinances Indebtedness of the Borrower or a Guarantor; and

(iv)    is in a principal amount not in excess of the principal amount of Indebtedness being refunded or refinanced (including additional Indebtedness incurred to pay unpaid accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses in connection therewith);

(k)    Indebtedness arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business; provided such Indebtedness is extinguished within five Business Days of its incurrence;

(l)    the incurrence by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of Indebtedness in respect of workers’ compensation claims, payment obligations in connection with health or other types of social security benefits, unemployment or other insurance or self-insurance obligations in the ordinary course of business;

 

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(m)    Indebtedness that may be deemed to exist pursuant to any performance, completion or similar guarantees, performance, surety, statutory, appeal, bid, payment (other than payment of Indebtedness) or reclamation bonds, statutory obligations or similar obligations (including any bonds or letters of credit issued with respect thereto and all guarantee, reimbursement and indemnity agreements entered into in connection therewith) incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(n)    obligations incurred in connection with any management or director deferred compensation plan;

(o)    Indebtedness in respect of (i) employee credit card programs and (ii) netting services, cash pooling arrangements or similar arrangements in connection with cash management and deposit accounts; provided that, with respect to any such arrangements, the total amount of all deposits subject to such arrangement at all times equals or exceeds the total amount of overdrafts subject to such arrangement;

(p)    (x) overnight Repurchase Agreements incurred in the ordinary course of business and (y) Repurchase Agreements with maturities of less than 30 days (and excluding Indebtedness incurred pursuant to clause (x) of this clause (p)) which at any one time outstanding do not exceed $35,000,000;

(q)    Indebtedness (including Finance Lease Obligations) incurred by the Borrower or any Guarantor, the proceeds of which are applied to finance the development, construction, purchase, lease, repairs, additions or improvement of property (real or personal), equipment or other fixed or capital assets that are used or useful in a Similar Business, whether through the direct purchase of assets or the Capital Stock of any Person owning such assets, in an aggregate principal amount which, when aggregated with the principal amount of all other Indebtedness then outstanding and incurred pursuant to this clause (q) and including all Indebtedness incurred to refund, refinance or replace any other Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (q) does not exceed $25,000,000;

(r)    Rate Management Obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes;

(s)    loans and advances owing by any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary to another Non-Guarantor Subsidiary;

(t)    Indebtedness owing by any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary so long as the aggregate amount of Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (t) does not at any one time outstanding exceed $35,000,000 and guarantees of such Indebtedness by the Borrower or any Guarantor;

(u)    Indebtedness in respect of Pari Passu First Lien Debt issued pursuant to Section 2.25(a);

(v)    Indebtedness owing by a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary to the Borrower or a Guarantor (i) as a result of any Investment permitted under Section 6.17(d), 6.17(s), 6.17(t) or 6.17(v) or (ii) incurred solely to the extent necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements under applicable Law (such Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this Section 6.14(v)(ii), “Regulatory Intercompany Debt”);

(w)    Indebtedness of the Borrower and Indebtedness of the Borrower or any Guarantor not otherwise permitted hereunder in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, which when aggregated with the principal amount and liquidation preference of all other Indebtedness then outstanding and incurred pursuant to this clause (w) does not at any one time outstanding exceed $75,000,000; and

(x)    Indebtedness incurred by the Borrower or any Subsidiary constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit (other than Letters of Credit issued under this Agreement) issued on behalf of the Borrower or any Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000,000 at any one time outstanding.

 

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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary shall incur or have outstanding any Indebtedness to the SPEs.

For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 6.14: (i) in the event that an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of permitted Indebtedness described in clauses (a) through (w) above, the Borrower, in its sole discretion, may classify or reclassify such item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) and will only be required to include the amount and type of such Indebtedness in one of the above clauses; and (ii) at the time of incurrence or reclassification, the Borrower will be entitled to divide and classify an item of Indebtedness in more than one of the types of Indebtedness described in clauses (a) through (w) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Indebtedness incurred under Section 6.14(a) and Section 6.14(c) may not be reclassified.

Accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value and the payment of interest or dividends in the form of additional Indebtedness will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness for purposes of this Section 6.14.

For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the incurrence of Indebtedness, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred, in the case of term debt, or first committed, in the case of revolving credit debt; provided that if such Indebtedness is incurred to refinance other Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount of such Indebtedness being refinanced.

The principal amount of any Indebtedness incurred to refinance other Indebtedness, if incurred in a different currency from the Indebtedness being refinanced, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate applicable to the currencies in which such respective Indebtedness is denominated that is in effect on the date of such refinancing.

Section 6.15.    Merger.

(a)    The Borrower will not consolidate, merge, liquidate or dissolve with or into (whether or not the Borrower is the surviving entity), or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all the properties or assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person, unless:

(i)    either:

(A)    the Borrower is the surviving company; or

(B)    the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Borrower) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made is an entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, the District of Columbia, or any territory thereof (such Person, as the case may be, being herein called the “Successor Company”);

 

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(ii)    the Successor Company, if other than the Borrower, expressly assumes all the Obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents pursuant to documents in form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent;

(iii)    immediately before and after such transaction, no Default or Unmatured Default exists;

(iv)    the Borrower or Successor Company, as applicable, shall be in pro forma compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 6.22 and Section 6.27;

(v)    each Guarantor, unless it is the other party to the transactions described above, in which case clause (b) below applies, shall have confirmed that its Obligations under the applicable Loan Documents to which it is a party remain outstanding pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; and

(vi)    the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent an officer’s certificate stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer complies with the provisions described in this clause (a).

The Successor Company will succeed to, and be substituted for the Borrower under this Agreement and each other Loan Document.

Notwithstanding the foregoing (but subject to clause (b) below), any Subsidiary of the Borrower may consolidate with, merge, liquidate or dissolve into or transfer all or part of its properties and assets to the Borrower or to another Subsidiary.

(b)    No Guarantor will, and the Borrower will not permit any Guarantor to, consolidate or merge with or into or dissolve or liquidate into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving entity), or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all its properties or assets in one or more related transactions, to any Person unless:

(i)    (A) such Guarantor is the surviving entity or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than such Guarantor) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition will have been made is an entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, the District of Columbia, or any territory thereof (such Guarantor or such Person, as the case may be, being herein called the “Successor Person”); and

(B)    the Successor Person, if other than such Guarantor, expressly assumes all the obligations of such Guarantor under the Loan Documents pursuant to documents in form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; and

(C)    immediately before and after such transaction, no Default or Unmatured Default exists; or

(ii)    such transaction is made in compliance with Section 6.16 (without regard to Section 6.16(k)) or constitutes an Investment permitted by Section 6.17.

The Successor Person will succeed to, and be substituted for such Guarantor under the Guaranty and each other Loan Document.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Guarantor may consolidate with, merge into or transfer all or part of its properties and assets to the Borrower or to another Guarantor.

Section 6.16.    Sale of Assets. The Borrower will not, nor will it permit any Subsidiary to, lease, sell or otherwise dispose of its Property to any other Person, except:

(a)    the disposition of (i) Cash and Cash Equivalents in the ordinary course of business, (ii) surplus, obsolete or worn out equipment or other tangible personal property or (iii) inventory sales in the ordinary course of business;

(b)    transfers of property subject to casualty, condemnation or similar events (including in lieu thereof) upon receipt of the Net Proceeds in respect thereof;

(c)    the disposition of Portfolio Securities (other than Specified Securities) for Cash and Cash Equivalents or securities contained in the Restricted Investment Portfolio;

(d)    the making of any Restricted Payment or Investment that is permitted to be made, and is made, under Section 6.13 or 6.17, as applicable;

(e)    the unwinding of any Rate Management Transaction;

(f)    [Reserved];

(g)    sales of securities pursuant to Repurchase Agreements;

(h)    sales, transfers or other dispositions of its Property (other than Material Registered IP) to an SPE made in compliance with Section 6.17(f);

(i)    transfers from a Subsidiary to the Borrower, from the Borrower to any Guarantor, from a Guarantor to any other Guarantor or from a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary to the Borrower or a Subsidiary;

(j)    sales or dispositions of the official check business or bill pay business by the Borrower and the Subsidiaries;

(k)    the disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Borrower or any Subsidiary in a manner permitted pursuant to Section 6.15;

(l)    to the extent allowable under Section 1031 of the Code, any exchange of like property (excluding any boot thereon) for use in a Similar Business;

(m)    surrender or waiver of contract rights or the settlement, release or surrender of contract, tort or other claims;

(n)    the lease, assignment or sub-lease of any real or personal property in the ordinary course of business;

(o)    foreclosures on assets;

(p)    [Reserved];

(q)    the granting of Liens otherwise permitted by this Agreement;

 

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(r)    sales of accounts receivable in connection with the collection or compromise thereof;

(s)    the abandonment of Intellectual Property rights in the ordinary course of business, which in the reasonable good faith determination of the Borrower, are not material to the conduct of the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole;

(t)    leases, sales or other dispositions of its Property (other than Material Registered IP) that, together with all other Property of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries previously leased, sold or disposed of as permitted by this clause (t) during the twelve month period ending with the month in which any such lease, sale or other disposition occurs, do not constitute a Substantial Portion of the Property of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries; provided that each such lease, sale or other disposition pursuant to this Section 6.16(t) (x) shall be made for fair market value (as determined by the Borrower in good faith) and (y) at least 75% of the aggregate consideration received by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall be in the form of Cash and Cash Equivalents; provided, however, for purposes of this clause (y), the following shall be deemed to be cash: (1) any securities received by the Borrower or the applicable Subsidiary from such transferee that are converted by the Borrower or such Subsidiary into cash or Cash Equivalents (to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received) within 180 days following the closing of the applicable disposition, and (2) other non-cash consideration received by the Borrower or the applicable Subsidiary having an aggregate fair market value (determined as of the closing of the applicable disposition for which such non-cash consideration is received) for all such non-cash consideration deemed to be cash under this subclause (2) not to exceed $50,000,000 in any twelve month period;

(u)    the abandonment of the Investments described on Schedule 6.16; and

(v)    the sale or other disposition of Specified Securities.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the foregoing clauses (a) through (w) of this Section 6.16 shall be utilized to lease, sell or otherwise dispose of Material Registered IP.

Section 6.17.    Investments and Acquisitions. The Borrower will not, nor will it permit any Subsidiary to, make any Acquisition of any Person or make any Investment in any Person, except:

(a)    Acquisitions of (or all or substantially all of the assets of) entities engaged in a Similar Business, so long as (i) the acquired entity becomes a Subsidiary of the Borrower and, if the acquired entity is a Domestic Subsidiary, the acquired entity (x) becomes a Guarantor to the extent required by Section 6.23 and, to the extent required by Section 6.24, pledges its assets as Collateral or (y) is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Borrower or a Guarantor; (ii) after giving effect to such acquisition and determined on a pro forma basis, the Total Net Leverage Ratio shall not exceed 4.500:1.000; (iii) for any Acquisition with aggregate consideration in excess of $50,000,000, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate executed by an Authorized Officer setting forth the calculations demonstrating such compliance; (iv) both before and after giving effect to such acquisition no Default or Unmatured Default exists and (v) in the case of Acquisitions of Subsidiaries that are Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, the aggregate amount of Investments in all Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries for all such Acquisitions under this clause (a) shall not exceed (I) (A) $150,000,000 less (B) the aggregate amount of all Investments made at or prior to such time pursuant to clause (d) of this Section 6.17 plus (II) the Remaining Basket Amount;

(b)    [Reserved];

(c)    any Investment in the Borrower or any Guarantor;

 

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(d)    any Investments by the Borrower or any Guarantor in any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary (other than any SPE) made pursuant to this clause (d) after the Closing Date in an aggregate amount not exceeding $150,000,000 less the aggregate amount of Investments made at or prior to such time pursuant to clause (a)(v)(I) above;

(e)    Investments made in any Non-Guarantor Subsidiary (but not any SPE) by another Non-Guarantor Subsidiary;

(f)    Investments in SPEs to provide for payment obligations in the ordinary course pursuant to arrangements with customers and counterparties existing on the Closing Date;

(g)    any Investment in Cash or Cash Equivalents;

(h)    any Investment in the Restricted Investment Portfolio;

(i)    any Investment existing on the Closing Date (excluding assets held by any SPE) or made pursuant to legally binding written commitments in existence on Closing Date which, in either case, is set forth in all material respects on Schedule 6.17(i), and any Investment that replaces, refinances or refunds any such Investment; provided that such replacing, refinancing or refunding Investment is in an amount that does not exceed the amount replaced, refinanced or refunded, and is made in the same Person as the Investment replaced, refinanced or refunded;

(j)    loans and advances to employees, directors, managers or consultants of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for reasonable and customary business related travel expenses, moving expenses and similar expenses, in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business whether or not consistent with past practice, and payroll advances in an aggregate outstanding amount at any time (without giving effect to any writeoffs, writedowns or forgiveness) not exceeding $5,000,000;

(k)    any Investment acquired by the Borrower or any Subsidiary:

(i)    in exchange for any other Investment or accounts receivable held by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in connection with or as a result of a bankruptcy, workout, reorganization or recapitalization of such other Investment or accounts receivable; or

(ii)    as a result of a foreclosure by the Borrower or any Subsidiary with respect to any secured Investment or other transfer of title with respect to any secured Investment in default;

(l)    Investments to the extent the payment for which consists of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Borrower;

(m)    (i) Investments consisting of Indebtedness owing by Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries to any Loan Party permitted under Section 6.14(t) and (ii) Investments consisting of guarantees by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of Indebtedness owing by Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries permitted under Section 6.14(t);

(n)    any Investments received in compromise or resolution of (i) obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Borrower or any Subsidiaries, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer; or (ii) litigation, arbitration or other disputes with Persons who are not Affiliates;

 

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(o)    any Investment in securities or other assets not constituting Cash or Cash Equivalents and received in connection with an asset sale made pursuant to Section 6.16;

(p)    Rate Management Obligations permitted hereunder;

(q)    receivables owing to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries created or acquired in the ordinary course of business and payable or dischargeable in accordance with customary trade terms;

(r)    upfront payments, signing bonuses and similar payments paid to agents and guaranties of agent commissions, in each case in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice;

(s)    [reserved];

(t)    any Investment not permitted by the other provisions of this Section 6.17 in an amount not to exceed the Remaining Basket Amount determined at such time;

(u)    transfers from the Borrower or a Guarantor to a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary of Property (other than Material Registered IP) with an aggregate fair market value of not greater than $35,000,000 and which constitute Investments;

(v)    additional Investments in an aggregate amount, taken together with all other Investments previously made pursuant to this clause (v), not to exceed $50,000,000 (with the fair market value of each Investment being measured at the time made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value);

(w)    Investments by Loan Parties in Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries to the extent constituting Regulatory Intercompany Debt; and

(x)    to the extent constituting Investments, Permitted Intercompany Activities.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the foregoing clauses (a) through (w) of this Section 6.17 shall be utilized to lease, sell or otherwise dispose of Material Registered IP.

Section 6.18.    Liens. The Borrower will not, nor will it permit any Subsidiary to, create, incur, or suffer to exist any Lien in, of or on the Property of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except:

(a)    Liens created to secure the obligations permitted under Section 6.14(c); provided that (x) neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries shall grant any such Liens on any Property that does not also secure the Obligations and (y) such Liens shall rank pari passu with the Liens securing the Obligations pursuant to the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement;

(b)    Liens created pursuant to the Collateral Documents (which Liens shall equally and ratably secure Secured Hedge Obligations and Secured Cash Management Obligations);

(c)    Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges, claims or levies not yet overdue for a period of more than 30 days or subject to penalties for nonpayment, or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings;

(d)    Liens imposed by law, such as landlord’s, carriers’, warehousemen’s and mechanics’ Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which secure payment of obligations not more than 30 days past due or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings or other Liens arising out of judgments or awards against such Person with respect to which such Person shall then be proceeding in good faith with an appeal or other proceeding for review so long as no such Lien secures claims constituting a Default under Section 7.08;

 

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(e)    Liens arising out of pledges or deposits under worker’s compensation laws, unemployment insurance, old age pensions, or other social security or retirement benefits, or similar legislation;

(f)    minor survey exceptions, minor encumbrances, easements or reservations of, or rights of others for, licenses, rights-of-way, sewers, electric lines, telegraph and telephone lines and other similar purposes, or zoning or other restrictions as to the use of real properties or Liens incidental to the conduct of the business of such Person or to the ownership of its properties;

(g)    Liens in existence on the Closing Date and identified in all material respects on Schedule 6.18 hereto;

(h)    ordinary course pledges or deposits to secure bids, tenders, Cash Management Obligations, contracts (other than for the payment of Indebtedness for borrowed money) or leases to which such Person is a party or deposits as security for contested taxes, import duties or the payment of rent;

(i)    Liens in favor of the issuer of stay, customs, appeal, performance and surety bonds or bid bonds or with respect to other regulatory requirements or securing bonds required by applicable state regulatory licensing requirements or letters of credit or bank guarantees or similar instruments in lieu of such items or to support the issuance thereof issued pursuant to the request of and for the account of such Person in the ordinary course of its business;

(j)    Liens on property or shares of stock of a Person at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary; provided, however, such Liens are not created or incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person becoming such a Subsidiary; provided further that such Liens may not extend to any other property owned by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (other than products and proceeds of such original property);

(k)    Liens on property at the time the Borrower or a Subsidiary acquired the property, including any acquisition by means of a merger or consolidation with or into the Borrower or any Subsidiary; provided, however, that such Liens are not created or incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such acquisition; and provided further that the Liens may not extend to any other property owned by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (other than products and proceeds of such original property);

(l)    licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases entered into in the ordinary course of business that do not materially impair their use in the operation of the business of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole; provided that any such licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases with respect to Material Registered IP shall be non-exclusive;

(m)    purported Liens evidenced by the filing of precautionary UCC financing statements relating solely to operating leases of personal property entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(n)    deposits made in the ordinary course of business to secure liability to insurance carriers;

(o)    Liens (i) of a collection bank arising under Section 4-210 of the UCC on items in the course of collection, (ii) encumbering reasonable customary initial deposits and margin deposits and similar Liens attaching to commodity trading accounts or other brokerage accounts incurred in the ordinary course of business and (iii) in favor of banking institutions arising as a matter of law encumbering deposits (including the right of set-off) and which are within the general parameters customary in the banking industry;

 

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(p)    any attachment or judgment Lien against the Borrower or any Subsidiary, or any property of the Borrower or any Subsidiary, so long as such Lien secures claims not constituting a Default under Section 7.08;

(q)    the deposit or pre-funding of amounts (including through delivery to a payment agent) to satisfy payment service or reimbursement obligations owed or estimated to be owed by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

(r)    Liens securing Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to Section 6.14(e)(ii) or Section 6.14(q); provided that Liens securing Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to Section 6.14(e)(ii) or Section 6.14(q) are solely on the assets financed, purchased, constructed, improved or acquired or assets of the acquired entity as the case may be, and the proceeds and products thereof and accessions thereto;

(s)    (i) Liens securing Rate Management Obligations to the extent incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes (other than Secured Hedge Obligations) not exceeding $100,000,000 in the aggregate outstanding at any time and (ii) Liens to secure Indebtedness up to $20,000,000 permitted under Section 6.14(o)(i);

(t)    Liens on specific items of inventory or other goods and proceeds of any Person securing such Person’s obligations in respect of bankers’ acceptances issued or created for the account of such Person to facilitate the purchase, shipment or storage of such inventory or other goods;

(u)    any Liens to secure any refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement (or successive refinancing, refunding, extensions, renewals or replacements) as a whole, or in part, of any Indebtedness secured by any Lien of the type referred to in clause (b), (g), (j), (k) or (r) (or in this clause (u) and originally of the type referred to in such other clauses); provided, however, that (x) such new Lien shall be limited to all or part of the same property that secured the original Lien (plus improvements on such property and the proceeds and products thereof), and (y) the Indebtedness secured by such Lien at such time is not increased to any amount greater than the sum of (i) the outstanding principal amount of the Indebtedness permitted pursuant to such clause (b), (g), (j), (k) or (r) and (ii) an amount necessary to pay any unpaid accrued interest, fees and expenses, including premiums, related to such refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement;

(v)    Liens in favor of the Borrower or any Guarantor;

(w)    any zoning or similar law or right reserved to or vested in any governmental office or agency to control or regulate the use of any real property;

(x)    Liens solely on any cash earnest money deposits relating to asset sales or acquisitions not in the ordinary course in connection with any letter of intent or purchase agreement not prohibited by this Agreement;

(y)    Liens securing Indebtedness evidenced by Pari Passu First Lien Debt issued pursuant to Section 2.25(a); provided that such Liens are subject to the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement;

(z)    Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations of a Subsidiary owing to the Borrower or a Guarantor permitted to be incurred in accordance with Section 6.14;

(aa)    Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods in the ordinary course of business;

 

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(bb)    other Liens not otherwise permitted by this Section 6.18 securing obligations not at any time exceeding $50,000,000 in the aggregate; and

(cc)    Liens securing Indebtedness permitted under Section 6.14(x).

Section 6.19.    Affiliates. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate of the Borrower, except:

(a)    on terms not materially less favorable to the Borrower or such Subsidiary as the Borrower or such Subsidiary would obtain in a comparable arms’ length transaction, and in connection with such transaction or series of related transactions involving aggregate annual payments or consideration in excess of $10,000,000 the Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a resolution adopted by the disinterested members of the board of directors of the Borrower approving such transaction and set forth in an officer’s certificate certifying that such transaction complies with this clause (a);

(b)    any Restricted Payments permitted under Section 6.13, any Investments permitted under Section 6.17 and any transactions permitted under Section 6.16(h) or Section 6.16(i);

(c)    [reserved];

(d)    reasonable and customary fees, expenses and indemnities provided in the ordinary course of business to officers, directors, managers, employees or consultants of the Borrower or any Subsidiary;

(e)    customary tax sharing arrangements among the Borrower and its Subsidiaries entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(f)    (i) transactions among the Loan Parties and (ii) transactions solely among Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties, in each case, not expressly prohibited under this Agreement;

(g)    any transaction or series of transactions involving consideration of less than $2,500,000;

(h)    transactions in existence as of the Closing Date (i) set forth in all material respects on Schedule 6.19 or (ii) disclosed or referenced in any Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, 8-K or proxy statement, as applicable, filed with the SEC prior to the Closing Date;

(i)    (i) employment and severance arrangements between the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and their respective officers and employees and (ii) transactions pursuant to equity-based incentive plans and employee benefit plans and arrangements and other similar arrangements with such employees (including, the issuance of securities, or other payments, awards or grants in cash, securities or otherwise), in each case in the ordinary course of business or which are otherwise approved by the disinterested members of the board of directors of the Borrower in good faith and that are not otherwise prohibited by this Agreement;

(j)    the Transactions and the payment of all fees and expenses related to the Transactions;

(k)    the payment of reasonable charges for travel in the ordinary course of business by any officer, director, manager, employee, agent, consultant, Affiliate or advisor of the Borrower or any Subsidiary;

 

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(l)    any transaction with a joint venture that would be subject to this Section 6.19 solely because the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary owns an equity interest in or otherwise controls such joint venture; and

(m)    Permitted Intercompany Activities.

Section 6.20.    Amendments to Agreements. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, amend or terminate the organizational documents of the Borrower or any Subsidiary or any documents with respect to Subordinated Debt which is Material Indebtedness, in each case in any manner which could reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders or would result in a material breach of this Agreement.

Section 6.21.    Inconsistent Agreements. The Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary to, enter into any indenture, agreement, instrument (or amendment thereto) or other arrangement which directly or indirectly prohibits or restrains, or has the effect of prohibiting or restraining (x) the incurrence or repayment of the Obligations or the ability of the Borrower or any Subsidiary to create or suffer to exist Liens on such Person’s Property securing the Obligations or (y) the ability of any Subsidiary to (a) pay dividends or make other distributions on its capital or (b) pay any Indebtedness owed to, or make loans or advances to, or sell, lease or transfer any of its Property to, the Borrower or any Subsidiary, except that the following are permitted:

(a)    contractual encumbrances or restrictions contained in any Loan Document (including any related Rate Management Transaction and its related documentation) or otherwise in effect on the Closing Date;

(b)    purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business and Finance Lease Obligations that impose restrictions on disposition of the property so acquired;

(c)    restrictions and conditions imposed by applicable law or any applicable rule, regulation or order or similar restriction;

(d)    any agreement or other instrument of a Person acquired by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in existence at the time of such acquisition (but not created in contemplation thereof), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired;

(e)    contracts for the sale of assets, including, without limitation, customary restrictions with respect to a Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into relating to the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of that Subsidiary pursuant to a transaction otherwise permitted by this Agreement;

(f)    restrictions imposed by the terms of secured Indebtedness or other obligations otherwise permitted to be incurred pursuant to Sections 6.14 and 6.18 hereof that, in the case of a Loan Party, relate to the assets securing such Indebtedness or other obligations;

(g)    restrictions on cash or other deposits or portfolio securities or net worth imposed by customers or Governmental Entities under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(h)    customary provisions in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, sale-lease back agreements and other similar agreements;

 

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(i)    customary provisions contained in leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(j)    any agreement for the sale or other disposition of a Subsidiary that restricts dividends, distributions, loans or advances by such Subsidiary pending such sale or other disposition;

(k)    Permitted Liens;

(l)    restrictions and conditions on the creation or existence of Liens imposed by the terms of the documentation governing any Indebtedness or preferred stock of a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary, which Indebtedness or preferred stock is not prohibited by Section 6.14;

(m)    customary provisions in joint venture agreements and other similar agreements applicable to joint ventures permitted under Section 6.17 and applicable solely to such joint venture entered into in the ordinary course of business; and

(n)    any encumbrances or restrictions of the type referred to in the lead-in to this Section 6.21 imposed by any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of the contracts, instruments or obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (m) above; provided that such amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such encumbrance and other restrictions than those prior to such amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing.

Section 6.22.    Revolver Financial Covenants.

(a)    Interest Coverage Ratio. Prior to the Revolver Termination Date, the Interest Coverage Ratio, determined as of last day of each four (4) fiscal quarter period commencing with the first fiscal quarter of the Borrower ending after the Closing Date, shall not be less than 2.150:1.000.

(b)    [Reserved].

(c)    Asset Coverage. Prior to the Revolver Termination Date, the Borrower shall not permit, as of any date, the aggregate Settlement Assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, determined in accordance with GAAP, as shown in the most recently prepared consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower, to be less than its Payment Service Obligations reflected in such consolidated balance sheet.

(d)    Total Net Leverage. Prior to the Revolver Termination Date, the Total Net Leverage Ratio, determined as of last day of each four (4) fiscal quarter period commencing with the first fiscal quarter of the Borrower ending after the Closing Date, shall not be greater than 4.750:1.000.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, if (1) the Borrower fails to comply with the requirements of Section 6.22(a), (c) or (d) as of the end of any fiscal quarter prior to the Revolver Termination Date and (2) at any time after such fiscal quarter until the date that is 15 days after the date the Borrower is required to deliver financial statements with respect to such period pursuant to Section 6.01, the Borrower receives a cash contribution to its equity capital in exchange for common shares of its Capital Stock and gives written notice to the Administrative Agent that such cash contribution has been received and all or a portion thereof constitutes a Specified Equity Contribution (any amount so identified, a “Specified Equity Contribution”), then the amount of such Specified Equity Contribution will be deemed to be an increase to Consolidated EBITDA and to the aggregate amount of assets used in calculating compliance with Section 6.22(c) solely for the purposes of determining compliance with

 

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Sections 6.22(a), (c) and (d) (and, if applicable, Section 6.27) at the end of such fiscal quarter (and for purposes of determining compliance with future periods that include such fiscal quarter) (but such Specified Equity Contribution shall not be included for purposes of determining the Basket Amount or any other purposes hereunder, and there shall be no reduction in Indebtedness pursuant to any cash netting provision with the proceeds of any Specified Equity Contribution for the fiscal quarter for which such Specified Equity Contribution was made); provided that (A) in each four fiscal quarter period, there shall be a period of at least two fiscal quarters in respect of which no Specified Equity Contribution is made, and no more than five Specified Equity Contributions may be made from the Closing Date through the Revolver Termination Date and (B) the amount of any Specified Equity Contribution shall be no greater than the amount required to cause the Borrower to be in compliance with Sections 6.22(a), (c) and (d). If after giving effect to the foregoing recalculations the Borrower shall be in compliance with the requirements of Sections 6.22(a), (c) and (d), the Borrower shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of such covenants as of the relevant date of determination with the same effect as though there had been no failure to comply therewith at such date, and the applicable Default in respect of such covenant that had occurred shall be deemed cured for this purposes of this Agreement. From the date on which the Borrower gives the Administrative Agent written notice of a Specified Equity Contribution with respect to a fiscal period until the 15th day after financial statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01 for such fiscal period, none of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Lender or any Secured Party shall exercise any rights or remedies with respect to a breach of Sections 6.22(a), (c) or (d) with respect to such fiscal period, but any such breach shall not be deemed waived for purposes of Section 4.02 until such Specified Equity Contribution is received by the Borrower.

Section 6.23.    Subsidiary Guarantees. On the Closing Date and thereafter, on or before the 30th day following each date required for delivery of financial statements pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (b), the Borrower shall cause the following entities to be or become Guarantors hereunder: (i) each Material Domestic Subsidiary at such time, (ii) other Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries such that, after giving effect thereto, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries of the Borrower that are Guarantors (considered without duplication and without consolidation with any of their respective Subsidiaries that are Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) account for at least (A) 90% of the total consolidated assets and (B) 90% of the total consolidated revenues, in each case of the Borrower and its Domestic Subsidiaries determined for the most recent fiscal quarter then ended (in the case of (A)) or most recent fiscal year then ended (in the case of (B)) and (iii) each Subsidiary that guarantees the Borrower’s obligations under the 2021 First Lien Notes and any permitted refinancing thereof. To effect the foregoing, the Borrower shall cause an Authorized Officer of each Subsidiary that is so required to become a Guarantor at such time to execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders a joinder agreement under the Guaranty in a form (together with any related certificates and customary legal opinions reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent) reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent. The Borrower shall concurrently with the delivery of each Compliance Certificate notify the Administrative Agent if any Authorized Officer becomes aware that a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary has become a Material Domestic Subsidiary since the delivery of the most recent Compliance Certificate.

Section 6.24.    Collateral. Effective upon any Subsidiary becoming a Guarantor after the Closing Date, the Borrower shall cause such Guarantor within fifteen Business Days after becoming a Guarantor (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree) to grant to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties a first (subject to Permitted Liens) priority security interest in all assets (including real property and the Capital Stock of its Subsidiaries) of such Guarantor pursuant to documentation (including related certificates and opinions) reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent. The Borrower will, and will cause the Borrower and each of the Guarantors to, at the expense of the Borrower, make, execute, endorse, acknowledge, file and/or deliver to the Administrative Agent from time to time such schedules, confirmatory assignments, conveyances, financing statements, transfer endorsements, powers of attorney, certificates, reports and other assurances or instruments and take such further steps

 

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relating to the Collateral as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, (a) neither the Borrower nor any other Guarantor shall be obligated hereby to grant a security interest in any asset if the granting of such security interest would result in the violation of any applicable law or regulation, (b) the Collateral shall not include a security interest in any asset if the granting of such security interest would be prohibited by enforceable anti-assignment provisions of contracts or applicable law (after giving effect to relevant provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code), (c) fee-owned real property having an individual fair market value of less than $2,500,000 or aggregate fair market value of less than $10,000,000 shall be excluded from the Collateral, (d) the Collateral shall not include Cash and Cash Equivalents, accounts receivable or Portfolio Securities, or deposit or security accounts (except to the extent that the foregoing are proceeds of Collateral; provided that in no event shall any control agreements be required) containing any of the foregoing, other assets requiring perfection through control agreements, letter-of-credit rights, leasehold real property, motor vehicles and other assets subject to certificates of title (other than any corporate aircraft), interests in certain joint ventures and non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries which cannot be pledged without the consent of one or more third parties and obligations the interest on which is wholly exempt from the taxes imposed by subtitle A of the Code, (e) the pledge of the Capital Stock of Foreign Subsidiaries shall be limited to 65% of the Capital Stock of material first-tier Foreign Subsidiaries, (f) the Administrative Agent shall have the discretion to exclude from the Collateral immaterial assets, assets as to which it and the Borrower determine that the cost of obtaining such security interest would outweigh the benefit to the Lenders and other assets in which it may determine that the taking of a security interest would not be advisable, and (g) no foreign law security or pledge agreements shall be required.

Section 6.25.    Commodity Exchange Act Keepwell Provisions. The Borrower hereby guarantees the payment and performance of all Secured Obligations of each other Loan Party and absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to provide such funds or other support as may be needed from time to time by each such other Loan Party in order for such other Loan Party to honor its obligations under the Guaranty including obligations with respect to Rate Management Transactions (provided, however, that the Borrower shall only be liable under this Section 6.25 for the maximum amount of such liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering its obligations under this Section 6.25, or otherwise under this Agreement or any Loan Document, as it relates to such other Loan Parties, voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, and not for any greater amount). The obligations of the Borrower under this Section 6.25 shall remain in full force and effect until this Agreement is terminated. The Borrower intends that this Section 6.25 constitute, and this Section 6.25 shall be deemed to constitute, a “keepwell, support, or other agreement” for the benefit of each other Loan Party for all purposes of Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

Section 6.26.    Anti-Corruption Laws. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct its businesses in compliance in all material respects with (i) the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and other similar anti-corruption legislation in other jurisdictions that are applicable to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries and (ii) applicable Sanctions and anti-money laundering laws and regulations, and maintain policies and procedures designed to promote and achieve compliance with such laws.

Section 6.27.    Term Financial Covenant. Prior to the Term Loan Maturity Date, the Total Net Leverage Ratio, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter (commencing with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2021), shall not be greater than 5.000:1.000.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, if (1) the Borrower fails to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.27 as of the end of any fiscal quarter prior to the Term Loan Maturity Date and (2) at any time after such fiscal quarter until the date that is 15 days after the date the Borrower is required to deliver financial statements with respect to such period pursuant to Section 6.01,

 

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the Borrower receives a cash contribution to its equity capital in exchange for common shares of its Capital Stock and gives written notice to the Administrative Agent that such cash contribution has been received and is a Specified Equity Contribution, then the amount of such Specified Equity Contribution will be deemed to be an increase to Consolidated EBITDA solely for the purposes of determining compliance with this Section 6.27 (and if applicable, Section 6.22) at the end of such fiscal quarter (and for purposes of determining compliance with future periods that include such fiscal quarter) (but such Specified Equity Contribution shall not be included for purposes of determining the Basket Amount or any other purposes hereunder, and there shall be no reduction in Indebtedness pursuant to any cash netting provision with the proceeds of any Specified Equity Contribution for the fiscal quarter for which such Specified Equity Contribution was made); provided that (A) in each four fiscal quarter period, there shall be a period of at least two fiscal quarters in respect of which no Specified Equity Contribution is made for purposes of curing a failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.27, and no more than four Specified Equity Contributions may be made from the Closing Date through the Term Loan Maturity Date made for purposes of curing a failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 6.27 and (B) the amount of any Specified Equity Contribution shall be no greater than the amount required to cause the Borrower to be in compliance with Section 6.27. If after giving effect to the foregoing recalculations the Borrower shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 6.27, the Borrower shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of such covenants as of the relevant date of determination with the same effect as though there had been no failure to comply therewith at such date, and the applicable Default in respect of such covenant that had occurred shall be deemed cured for this purposes of this Agreement. From the date on which the Borrower gives the Administrative Agent written notice of a Specified Equity Contribution with respect to a fiscal period until the 15th day after financial statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01 for such fiscal period, none of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Term Lender or any relevant Secured Party shall exercise any rights or remedies with respect to a breach of Section 6.27 with respect to such fiscal period, but any such breach shall not be deemed waived for purposes of Section 4.02 until such Specified Equity Contribution is received by the Borrower. It is understood and agreed that subject to the limitations of Sections 6.22 and 6.27, a single Specified Equity Contribution may be utilized for purposes of determining compliance with both Sections 6.22 and 6.27, if applicable.

Section 6.28.    Limitations on Dispositions of Material Registered IP. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) no Loan Party shall lease, sell or otherwise dispose of its Material Registered IP to any Person that is not a Loan Party, (ii) no Non-Guarantor Subsidiary shall lease, sell or otherwise dispose of its Material Registered IP to any Person that is not the Borrower or a Subsidiary of the Borrower and (iii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may enter into non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases of Material Registered IP entered into in the ordinary course of business that do not materially impair their use in the operation of the business of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries in accordance with Section 6.18(l).

ARTICLE 7

DEFAULTS

The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a Default:

Section 7.01.    Representation or Warranty. Any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of the Borrower or any of the Subsidiaries to the Lenders or the Administrative Agent under or in connection with any Loan Document, any Credit Extension, or any certificate or information required to be delivered under any Loan Document shall be materially false on the date as of which made; provided that any breach of the representation and warranty in Section 5.20 shall not constitute a Default with respect to the Term Loans until the date on which any Revolving Loans have been declared to be due and payable pursuant to Section 8.01.

 

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Section 7.02.    Non-Payment. Nonpayment of principal of any Loan when due, nonpayment of any reimbursement obligation in respect of any LC Disbursement within three Business Days after the same becomes due and the Borrower has received written notice of such fact, or nonpayment of interest upon any Loan or of any commitment fee, LC Fee or other obligations under any of the Loan Documents within three Business Days after the same becomes due.

Section 7.03.    Specific Defaults. The breach by any Loan Party of any of the terms or provisions of Section 6.02(b), Section 6.03, Section 6.13 through and including Section 6.28; provided that any Default with respect to Section 6.22 shall not constitute a Default with respect to the Term Loans until the date on which any Revolving Loans have been declared to be due and payable pursuant to Section 8.01; provided, further, that any Default with respect to Section 6.27 shall not constitute a Default with respect to the Revolving Loans until the date on which any Term Loans have been declared to be due and payable pursuant to Section 8.01.

Section 7.04.    Other Defaults. The breach by any Loan Party (other than a breach which constitutes a Default under Section 7.02 or 7.03 of this Article 7) of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement or any other Loan Document which is not remedied within thirty days after written notice thereof from the Administrative Agent to the Borrower.

Section 7.05.    Cross-Default. Failure of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to pay when due any Material Indebtedness; or the default by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the performance (beyond the applicable grace period with respect thereto, if any, and provided that such default has not been cured or waived) of any term, provision or condition contained in any Material Indebtedness Agreement, or any other event shall occur or condition exist, the effect of which default, event or condition is to cause, or to permit the holder(s) of such Material Indebtedness or the lender(s) under any Material Indebtedness Agreement to cause, such Material Indebtedness to become due prior to its stated maturity; or any Material Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall be declared to be due and payable or required to be prepaid or repurchased (other than by a regularly scheduled payment) prior to the stated maturity thereof.

Section 7.06.    Insolvency; Voluntary Proceedings. The Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries shall (a) have an order for relief entered with respect to it under the Federal or state bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in effect, (b) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (c) apply for, seek, consent to, or acquiesce in, the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee, examiner, liquidator or similar official for it or any Substantial Portion of its Property, (d) institute any proceeding seeking an order for relief under the Federal or state bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in effect or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking dissolution, winding up, liquidation, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors or fail to file an answer or other pleading denying the material allegations of any such proceeding filed against it, (e) take any corporate or partnership action to authorize or effect any of the foregoing actions set forth in this Section 7.06, (f) fail to contest in good faith any appointment or proceeding described in Section 7.07 or (g) not pay, or admit in writing its inability to pay, its debts generally as they become due.

Section 7.07.    Involuntary Proceedings. Without the application, approval or consent of the Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries, a receiver, trustee, examiner, liquidator or similar official shall be appointed for the Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries or any Substantial Portion of its Property, or a proceeding described in Section 7.06(d) shall be instituted against the Borrower or any of its Material Domestic Subsidiaries and such appointment continues undischarged or such proceeding continues undismissed or unstayed for a period of 45 consecutive days.

 

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Section 7.08.    Judgments. The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall fail within 30 days to pay, bond or otherwise discharge one or more final, non-appealable judgments or orders for the payment of money in excess of $25,000,000 (or the equivalent thereof in currencies other than Dollars) in the aggregate.

Section 7.09.    Reportable Event; ERISA Event. (a) Any Reportable Event shall occur in connection with any Single Employer Plan , and, 30 days after notice thereof shall have been given to the Borrower, such Reportable Event shall not have been corrected and shall have created and caused to be continuing a material risk of Plan termination or liability for withdrawal from the Plan as a “substantial employer” (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA), which termination or liability for withdrawal could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or (b) any ERISA Event shall occur which individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.10.    Change in Control. Any Change in Control shall occur.

Section 7.11.    Withdrawal Liability. The Borrower or any other member of the Controlled Group shall have been notified by the sponsor of a Multiemployer Plan that it has incurred withdrawal liability to such Multiemployer Plan in an amount which, when aggregated with all other amounts required to be paid to Multiemployer Plans by the Borrower or any other member of the Controlled Group as withdrawal liability (determined as of the date of such notification) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.12.    Loan Document. Any Loan Document shall fail to remain in full force or effect (other than by reason of a release of a Loan Party in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof) or any Loan Party shall assert in writing the invalidity or unenforceability of any Loan Document, or any Loan Party shall deny in writing that it has any further liability under any guaranty of the Obligations to which it is a party, or shall give notice to such effect.

ARTICLE 8

ACCELERATION, WAIVERS, AMENDMENTS AND REMEDIES

Section 8.01.    Acceleration. If any Default described in Section 7.06 or 7.07 occurs with respect to the Borrower, the obligations of the Lenders to make Loans hereunder and the obligation and power of the LC Issuer to issue Letters of Credit shall automatically terminate and the Obligations shall immediately become due and payable without any election or action on the part of the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender. If (i) a Revolver Financial Covenant Default occurs, the Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders (or the Administrative Agent with the consent of the Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders) may terminate or suspend the obligations of the Revolving Lenders to make Revolving Loans hereunder, or declare the Obligations with respect to the Revolving Loans to be due and payable, or both, (ii) if a Term Financial Covenant Default occurs, the Required Term Lenders (or the Administrative Agent with the consent of the Required Term Lenders) may declare the Obligations with respect to the Term Loans to be due and payable, and (iii) any other Default occurs, subject to Section 8.02 below, the Required Lenders (or the Administrative Agent with the consent of the Required Lenders) may terminate or suspend the obligations of the Lenders to make Loans hereunder and the obligation and power of the LC Issuer to issue Letters of Credit, or declare the Obligations to be due and payable, or both, whereupon, in the case of each of (i) and (ii) above, the Obligations shall become immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of which the Borrower hereby expressly waives.

Section 8.02.    Amendments. Subject to the provisions of Section 3.07(c), this Section 8.02 and Sections 8.03 and 8.04 below and the acknowledgement of the Administrative Agent, the Required Lenders (or the Administrative Agent with the consent in writing of the Required Lenders) and the Borrower may

 

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enter into agreements supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding or modifying any provisions to the Loan Documents or changing in any manner the rights of the Lenders or the Borrower hereunder or waiving any Default or Unmatured Default hereunder; provided, however, that no such supplemental agreement shall, without the consent of all of the Lenders adversely affected thereby (or in the case of subsections 8.02(b), (d), (e) and (f), all of the Lenders):

(a)    Extend the final maturity of any Loan, or extend the expiry date of any Letter of Credit to a date after the Maturity Date or forgive all or any portion of the principal amount thereof or any LC Disbursements, or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest or fees hereunder or LC Disbursements (it being understood that the waiver of default interest pursuant to Section 2.14 shall only require the consent of Required Lenders), or amend Section 2.24;

(b)    Reduce the percentage specified in the definition of Required Lenders;

(c)    Increase or extend any Commitment of any Lender hereunder (it being understood that any change to or waivers or modifications of conditions precedent, covenants, Defaults or Unmatured Defaults or of a mandatory prepayment shall not constitute an increase or extension of the Commitments of any Lender);

(d)    Permit the Borrower to assign its rights under this Agreement (it being understood that any modification to Section 6.15 or 6.16 shall only require approval of the Required Lenders);

(e)    Amend this Section 8.02 or Section 11.02 (it being understood that with the consent of the Required Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant to this Agreement (including pursuant to Section 2.25) may be included in the determination of the Required Lenders on substantially the same basis as the Commitments and extensions of credit thereunder on the Closing Date and this Section 8.02 may be amended by the Required Lenders to reflect such extensions of credit); or

(f)    Release all or substantially all of the Collateral or release all or substantially all of the Guarantors from their obligations under the Guaranty, except, in either case, as contemplated by Section 10.10.

Without limiting the foregoing and notwithstanding anything herein or in Section 2.25 to the contrary: the consent of the Required Term Lenders shall be required with respect to any amendment that (A) extends the scheduled date of payment of the principal amount of any Term Loan, (B) alters the amount or application of any prepayment pursuant to Section 2.10 in a manner adverse to the interests of the Term Lenders or (C) amends Section 6.27.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein or in any other Loan Document but subject to the proviso in Section 7.03, (i) no Term Lender shall have any right to exercise, or direct the Administrative Agent to exercise or refrain from exercising, any right or remedy arising or available hereunder or under any other Loan Document upon the occurrence or during the continuance of an Unmatured Default or a Default if the only such Unmatured Default or Default that shall have occurred and be continuing is a Revolver Financial Covenant Default, (ii) no Term Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove (x) any amendment or modification to Section 6.22, (y) any waiver of a Revolver Financial Covenant Default or (z) any waiver or amendment of any requirement under Section 4.02 or any other provision that impacts only the Revolving Lenders or the Revolving Credit Commitments and (iii) it is understood and agreed that any Term Loans held by any Term Lender shall be excluded from any vote of the Lenders (and shall be deemed to not be outstanding) for the purposes described in clause (i) above and clause (ii) above, including in determining whether the “Required Lenders” have directed the Administrative Agent to exercise or refrain from exercising any such rights or remedies or to approve or

 

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disapprove any such amendment, modification or waiver. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this paragraph shall in any way limit or restrict the rights or remedies of the Term Lenders in connection with any Unmatured Default or Default other than a Revolver Financial Covenant Default (whether arising before or after the occurrence of the Revolver Financial Covenant Default) or the right of any Term Lenders to approve or disapprove any amendment or modification to any other provision hereof or of any other Loan Document or to waive any Unmatured Default or Default other than a Revolver Financial Covenant Default.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein or in any other Loan Document but subject to the proviso in Section 7.03, (i) no Revolving Lender shall have any right to exercise, or direct the Administrative Agent to exercise or refrain from exercising, any right or remedy arising or available hereunder or under any other Loan Document upon the occurrence or during the continuance of an Unmatured Default or a Default if the only such Unmatured Default or Default that shall have occurred and be continuing is a Term Financial Covenant Default, (ii) no Revolving Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove (x) any amendment or modification to Section 6.27, (y) any waiver of a Term Financial Covenant Default or (z) any waiver or amendment of any requirement under any other provision that impacts only the Term Lenders or the Term Loans and (iii) it is understood and agreed that any Revolving Loans held by any Revolving Lender shall be excluded from any vote of the Lenders (and shall be deemed to not be outstanding) for the purposes described in clause (i) above and clause (ii) above, including in determining whether the “Required Lenders” have directed the Administrative Agent to exercise or refrain from exercising any such rights or remedies or to approve or disapprove any such amendment, modification or waiver. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this paragraph shall in any way limit or restrict the rights or remedies of the Revolving Lenders in connection with any Unmatured Default or Default other than a Term Financial Covenant Default (whether arising before or after the occurrence of the Term Financial Covenant Default) or the right of any Revolving Lenders to approve or disapprove any amendment or modification to any other provision hereof or of any other Loan Document or to waive any Unmatured Default or Default other than a Term Financial Covenant Default.

No amendment of any provision of this Agreement relating to the Administrative Agent shall be effective without the written consent of the Administrative Agent, and no amendment of any provision relating to the LC Issuer shall be effective without the written consent of the LC Issuer. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement relating to the Swing Line Lender or any Swing Line Loan made by such Swing Line Lender shall be effective without the written consent of the Swing Line Lender. The Administrative Agent may waive payment of the fee required under Section 12.01(b)(iv) without obtaining the consent of any other party to this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no Defaulting Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent hereunder, except that the consent of each such Lender directly affected thereby shall be required to (i) increase or extend the Commitment of such Lender, (ii) extend the final maturity of any Loan, (iii) forgive all or any portion of the principal amount thereof or any LC Disbursements or (iv) amend Section 2.24. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (x) the definition of “Revolver Financial Covenant Default” may not be amended without the written consent of the Majority Revolving Credit Facility Lenders and (y) the definition of “Term Financial Covenant Default” may not be amended without the written consent of the Required Term Lenders.

Section 8.03.    Replacement Loans. In addition, subject to Section 2.10 and 2.25, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents may be amended (or amended and restated) with the written consent of the Administrative Agent, the Borrower and the Lenders providing the relevant Replacement Term Loans to permit the refinancing of all or a portion of the outstanding Term Loans (the “Refinanced Term Loans”) or the replacement of all or a portion of the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment (the “Refinanced Commitment”) with one or more replacement term loan tranches hereunder which shall be Loans hereunder (“Replacement Term Loans”) or one or more new revolving commitments (the “Replacement

 

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Commitments”); provided that (a) the aggregate principal amount of such Replacement Term Loans shall not exceed the aggregate principal amount of such Refinanced Term Loans, (b) the Applicable Margin for such Replacement Term Loans shall (i) not be higher than the Applicable Margin for such Refinanced Term Loans or (ii) if the Applicable Margin is higher, it shall reflect market terms for similar borrowers at the time of incurrence or issuance (as reasonably determined by the Borrower), (c) the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such Replacement Term Loans shall not be shorter than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such Refinanced Term Loans, respectively, at the time of such refinancing, (d) the aggregate amount of the Replacement Commitment shall not exceed the Refinanced Commitment, (e) the Applicable Margin for such Replacement Commitment shall (i) if incurred prior to the second anniversary of the Closing Date, not exceed the Applicable Margin for the Refinanced Commitment by more than 0.750% and (ii) if incurred after the second anniversary of the Closing Date, the Applicable Margin shall reflect market terms for similar borrowers at the time of incurrence or issuance (as reasonably determined by the Borrower), (f) the borrower of such Replacement Term Loans or Replacement Commitment shall be the Borrower and (g) all other terms applicable to such Replacement Term Loans or Replacement Commitments shall be substantially identical to, or not materially more favorable to the Lenders providing such Replacement Loans or Replacement Commitments than, those applicable to such Refinanced Term Loans or Refinanced Commitments, except to the extent necessary to provide for covenants and other terms applicable to any period after the Latest Maturity Date of the Closing Date Term Loans or the Revolving Credit Commitments in effect immediately prior to such refinancing.

Section 8.04.    Errors. Further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 8.02, if following the Closing Date, the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall have agreed in their sole and absolute discretion that there is an ambiguity, inconsistency, manifest error or any error or omission of a technical or immaterial nature, in each case, in any provision of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall be permitted to amend such provision and such amendment shall become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to any Loan Documents if the same is not objected to in writing by the Required Lenders within ten Business Days following receipt of notice thereof (it being understood that the Administrative Agent has no obligation to agree to any such amendment).

Section 8.05.    Preservation of Rights. No delay or omission of the Lenders, the LC Issuer or the Administrative Agent to exercise any right under the Loan Documents shall impair such right or be construed to be a waiver of any Default or an acquiescence therein, and a Credit Extension notwithstanding the existence of a Default or the inability of the Borrower to satisfy the conditions precedent to such Credit Extension shall not constitute any waiver or acquiescence. Any single or partial exercise of any such right shall not preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, and no waiver, amendment or other variation of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Loan Documents whatsoever shall be valid unless in writing signed by the Lenders required pursuant to Section 8.02 or as otherwise provided in Section 8.03 or 8.04, and then only to the extent in such writing specifically set forth. All remedies contained in the Loan Documents or by law afforded shall be cumulative and all shall be available to the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders until the Obligations have been paid in full.

ARTICLE 9

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 9.01.    Survival of Representations. All representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in this Agreement shall survive the making of the Credit Extensions herein contemplated.

Section 9.02.    Governmental Regulation. Anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, neither the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall be obligated to extend credit to the Borrower in violation of any limitation or prohibition provided by any applicable statute or regulation.

 

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Section 9.03.    Headings. Section headings in the Loan Documents are for convenience of reference only, and shall not govern the interpretation of any of the provisions of the Loan Documents.

Section 9.04.    Entire Agreement. Other than the Fee Letter, the Loan Documents embody the entire agreement and understanding among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders and supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders relating to the subject matter thereof which shall survive and remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.

Section 9.05.    Several Obligations; Benefits of This Agreement. The respective obligations of the Lenders hereunder are several and not joint and no Lender shall be the partner or agent of any other (except to the extent to which the Administrative Agent is authorized to act as such). The failure of any Lender to perform any of its obligations hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender from any of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement shall not be construed so as to confer any right or benefit upon any Person other than the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, that the parties hereto expressly agree that the Arrangers and the Co-Managers shall enjoy the benefits of the provisions of Sections 9.06 and 9.08 to the extent specifically set forth therein and shall have the right to enforce such provisions on its own behalf and in its own name to the same extent as if it were a party to this Agreement.

Section 9.06.    Expenses; Indemnification; Damage Waiver.

(a)    The Borrower shall pay (i) all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates (but limited in the case of legal fees and expenses to the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of one counsel for the Administrative Agent and, if reasonably necessary, of one local counsel in any relevant jurisdiction), in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the Transactions shall be consummated), (ii) all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the LC Issuer (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the LC Issuer) in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder and (iii) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the LC Issuer (but limited in the case of legal fees and expenses to the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of one counsel for the Administrative Agent, Lenders and LC Issuer and, if reasonably necessary, of one local counsel in any relevant jurisdiction and, in the event of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, an additional counsel for each group of similarly affected Persons in each relevant jurisdiction), in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights (A) in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section, or (B) in connection with Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit.

(b)    The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof), each Arranger, each Bookrunner, each Co-Manager, each Lender and the LC Issuer, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses (but limited in the case of legal fees and expenses to the reasonable and documented fees, charges and disbursements of one counsel for the Indemnitees and, if reasonably necessary, of one local counsel in any relevant jurisdiction and, in the event of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, an additional counsel for each group of similarly affected Indemnitees in each relevant jurisdiction), incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any Indemnitee by any third party or by the Borrower or any other Loan Party arising out

 

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of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the Transactions, or, in the case of the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof) and its Related Parties only, the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by the LC Issuer to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any liability arising under Environmental Laws related in any way to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, whether brought by a third party or by the Borrower or any other Loan Party or any of the Borrower’s or such Loan Party’s directors, shareholders or creditors, and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses (x) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of, or material breach of any Loan Document by, such Indemnitee or (y) arise from disputes solely among Indemnitees, and in such event solely to the extent that the underlying dispute does not arise as a result of an action, inaction or representation of, or information provided by or on behalf of, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

(c)    To the extent that the Borrower for any reason fails to indefeasibly pay any amount required under subsection (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by it to the Administrative Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the LC Issuer or any Related Party of any of the foregoing, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), the LC Issuer or such Related Party, as the case may be, such Lender’s Pro Rata Share (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount, provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or the LC Issuer in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of the foregoing acting for the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or LC Issuer in connection with such capacity. The obligations of the Lenders under this subsection (c) are subject to the provisions of Section 9.05.

(d)    To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Borrower shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the Transactions, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Indemnitee referred to in subsection (b) above shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed to such unintended recipients by such Indemnitee through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the Transactions other than for direct or actual damages resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee as determined by a final and non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

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(f)    The agreements in this Section shall survive the resignation of the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Swing Line Lender, the replacement of any Lender, the termination of the Aggregate Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all the other Obligations.

Section 9.07.    Severability of Provisions. Any provision in any Loan Document that is held to be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid without affecting the remaining provisions in that jurisdiction or the operation, enforceability, or validity of that provision in any other jurisdiction, and to this end the provisions of all Loan Documents are declared to be severable.

Section 9.08.    Non-Liability of Lenders. The relationship between the Borrower on the one hand and the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Administrative Agent on the other hand shall be solely that of borrower and lender. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have any fiduciary responsibilities to the Borrower. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager nor any Lender undertakes any responsibility to the Borrower to review or inform the Borrower of any matter in connection with any phase of the Borrower’s business or operations. The Borrower agrees that neither the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have liability to the Borrower (whether sounding in tort, contract or otherwise) for losses suffered by the Borrower in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to, the transactions contemplated and the relationship established by the Loan Documents, or any act, omission or event occurring in connection therewith, unless it is determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such losses resulted from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of, or breach of the Loan Documents by, the party from which recovery is sought or any dispute solely between or among the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager, the LC Issuer and/or any Lender and not involving the Borrower or its Affiliates. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have any liability with respect to, and the Borrower hereby waives, releases and agrees not to sue for, any special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages suffered by the Borrower in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to the Loan Documents or the Transactions.

Section 9.09.    Confidentiality. The Administrative Agent and each Lender agrees to hold any Information (as defined below) which it may receive from the Borrower in connection with this Agreement in confidence, except for disclosure (a) to its Affiliates and to the Administrative Agent and any other Lender and their respective Affiliates for use solely in connection with the performance of their respective obligations hereunder contemplated hereby, (b) to legal counsel, accountants, and other professional advisors to such Lender, (c) to regulatory or self-regulatory officials, (d) to any Person as required by law, regulation, or legal process, (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or any suit, action or proceeding relating to the Loan Documents or the enforcement of rights thereunder, (f) to its direct or indirect contractual counterparties in swap agreements or to legal counsel, accountants and other professional advisors to such counterparties, provided that each such Person agreed to be bound by confidentiality provisions at least as restrictive as provided under this Section 9.09, (g) permitted by Section 12.02, (h) to rating agencies if requested or required by such agencies in connection with a rating relating to the Advances hereunder, (i) on a confidential basis to the CUSIP Service Bureau or any similar agency in connection with the issuance and monitoring of CUSIP numbers with respect to this Agreement, (j) in connection with a due diligence defense, (k) to bank market-data collectors and other similar bank trade publications, such information to consist of deal terms and other information customarily found in such publications or (l) to the extent such Information (x) becomes publicly available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any of their respective Affiliates on a non-confidential basis from a source other than the Borrower and such source is not known by the Person receiving such Information to be in violation of this Section 9.09. Without limiting Section 9.04, the Borrower agrees that the terms of this Section 9.09 shall set forth the entire agreement between the Borrower and each Lender (including the Administrative Agent)

 

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with respect to any Information previously or hereafter received by such Lender in connection with this Agreement, and this Section 9.09 shall supersede any and all prior confidentiality agreements entered into by such Lender with respect to such Information. For the purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from the Borrower, its Subsidiaries or their agents or representatives relating to the Borrower, its Subsidiaries or their agents or other representatives or its business, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender on a non-confidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information.

EACH LENDER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT INFORMATION AS DEFINED IN THIS SECTION 9.09 FURNISHED TO IT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY INCLUDE MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BORROWER AND ITS AFFILIATES, THE LOAN PARTIES AND THEIR RELATED PARTIES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SECURITIES, AND CONFIRMS THAT IT HAS DEVELOPED COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE USE OF MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION AND THAT IT WILL HANDLE SUCH MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THOSE PROCEDURES AND APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

ALL INFORMATION, INCLUDING REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS, FURNISHED BY THE BORROWER OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT PURSUANT TO, OR IN THE COURSE OF ADMINISTERING, THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE SYNDICATE-LEVEL INFORMATION, WHICH MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE BORROWER AND ITS AFFILIATES, THE LOAN PARTIES AND THEIR RELATED PARTIES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SECURITIES. ACCORDINGLY, EACH LENDER REPRESENTS TO THE BORROWER AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT THAT IT HAS IDENTIFIED IN ITS ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE A CREDIT CONTACT WHO MAY RECEIVE INFORMATION THAT MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND APPLICABLE LAW.

Section 9.10.    Non-Reliance. Each Lender hereby represents that it is not relying on or looking to any margin stock (as defined in Regulation U) for the repayment of the Credit Extensions provided for herein.

Section 9.11.    Disclosure. The Borrower and each Lender hereby acknowledge and agree that Bank of America and/or its Affiliates from time to time may hold investments in, make other loans to or have other relationships with the Borrower and its Affiliates.

Section 9.12.    No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document), the Borrower and each Loan Party acknowledge and agree, and acknowledge their respective Affiliates’ understanding, that: (i) (A) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Arrangers are arm’s-length commercial transactions between the Borrower, each Loan Party and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the Arrangers and the Co-Manager on the other hand, (B) the Borrower and each Loan Party have consulted their own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent they have deemed appropriate, and (C) the Borrower and each Loan Party are capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the

 

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transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents; (ii) (A) each of the Administrative Agent, each Lender, each Arranger and the Co-Manager are and have been acting solely as a principal and, except as expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for the Borrower, any Loan Party or any of their respective Affiliates, or any other Person and (B) neither the Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Arranger nor the Co-Manager has any obligation to the Borrower nor any Loan Party nor any of their respective Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents; and (iii) the Administrative Agent, each Lender, each Arranger and the Co-Manager and their respective Affiliates may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrower, the Loan Parties and any of their respective Affiliates, and neither the Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Arranger nor the Co-Manager has any obligation to disclose any of such interests to the Borrower, any Loan Party or any of their respective Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower and each Loan Party hereby waive and release any claims that it may have against the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Arrangers with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.

Section 9.13.    USA PATRIOT Act. Each Lender that is subject to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Act”) hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the Act, (i) it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender to identify the Borrower in accordance with the Act and (ii) to the extent the Borrower qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, it is required to obtain a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to the Borrower.

Section 9.14.    Lender ERISA Representations.

(a)    Each Lender (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the Co-Manager and their respective Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower, that at least one of the following is and will be true:

(i)    such Lender is not using “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 CFR § 2510.3-101, as modified “by Section 3(42) of ERISA) of one or more Benefit Plans in connection with the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments or this Agreement,

(ii)    the transaction exemption set forth in one or more PTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers), PTE 95-60 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company general accounts), PTE 90-1 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTE 91-38 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds) or PTE 96-23 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), is applicable with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement,

(iii)    (A) such Lender is an investment fund managed by a “Qualified Professional Asset Manager” (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14), (B) such Qualified Professional Asset Manager made the investment decision on behalf of such Lender to enter into, participate in, administer and perform the Loans, the Commitments and this Agreement, (C) the entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Commitments and this

 

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Agreement satisfies the requirements of sub-sections (b) through (g) of Part I of PTE 84-14 and (D) to the best knowledge of such Lender, the requirements of subsection (a) of Part I of PTE 84-14 are satisfied with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, or

(iv)    such other representation, warranty and covenant as may be agreed in writing between the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and such Lender.

(b)    In addition, unless sub-clause (i) in the immediately preceding clause (a) is true with respect to a Lender or such Lender has not provided another representation, warranty and covenant as provided in sub-clause (iv) in the immediately preceding clause (a), such Lender further (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower, that the Administrative Agent is not a fiduciary with respect to the assets of such Lender involved in such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement (including in connection with the reservation or exercise of any rights by the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, any Loan Document or any documents related hereto or thereto).

Section 9.15.    Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs. To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for any Swap Obligation or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support”, and each such QFC, a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

(a)    In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.

 

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(b)    As used in this Section 9.15, the following terms have the following meanings:

BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

Covered Entity” means any of the following: (i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (ii) a “covered bank” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (iii) a “covered FSI” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).

Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.

QFC has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

ARTICLE 10

THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

Section 10.01.    Appointment and Authority.

(a)    Each of the Lenders and the LC Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints Bank of America to act on its behalf as the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the LC Issuer, and neither the Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions.

(b)    The Administrative Agent shall also act as the Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank and a potential Cash Management Bank) and the LC Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of such Lender and the LC Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as Collateral and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 10.05 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of Article 8, Article 9 and this Article 10 (including Section 9.06, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Section 10.02.    Rights as a Lender. The Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally engage in any kind of business with the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

 

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Section 10.03.    Exculpatory Provisions. The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:

(a)    shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing;

(b)    shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that the Administrative Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents), provided that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose the Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable law;

(c)    shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower or any of its Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity;

(d)    shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Section 8.02) or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default unless and until notice describing such Default is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower, a Lender or the LC Issuer;

(e)    shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, or the creation, perfection or priority of any Lien purported to be created by the Collateral Documents, (v) the value or the sufficiency of any Collateral, or (vi) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article 4 or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent; and

(f)    shall not be responsible or have any liability for, or have any duty to ascertain, inquire into, monitor or enforce, compliance with the provisions of this Agreement relating to Disqualified Institutions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent shall not (x) be obligated to ascertain, monitor or inquire as to whether any Lender, prospective Lender or Participant is a Disqualified Institution or (y) have any liability with respect to or arising out of any assignment of Loans, or disclosure of confidential information, to any Disqualified Institution.

Section 10.04.    Reliance by Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any

 

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liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or the LC Issuer, the Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or the LC Issuer unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or the LC Issuer prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.

Section 10.05.    Delegation of Duties. The Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.

Section 10.06.    Resignation of Administrative Agent.

(a)    The Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with the Borrower, to appoint a successor, which shall be a bank with an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States and shall in no event be a Disqualified Institution. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, (or such earlier date as shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Resignation Effective Date”) then the retiring Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) on behalf of the Lenders and the LC Issuer, appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above; provided that in no event shall any such successor Administrative Agent be a Defaulting Lender or Disqualified Institution. Whether or not a successor has been appointed, such resignation shall become effective in accordance with such notice on the Resignation Effective Date.

(b)    If the Person serving as Administrative Agent is a Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 2.23(b)(iv), the Required Lenders may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, by notice in writing to the Borrower and such Person remove such Person as Administrative Agent and, in consultation with the Borrower, appoint a successor. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days (or such earlier day as shall be agreed by the Required Lenders) (the “Removal Effective Date”), then such removal shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice on the Removal Effective Date.

(c)    With effect from the Resignation Effective Date or the Removal Effective Date (as applicable) (1) the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the LC Issuer under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is appointed) and (2) except for any indemnity payments or other amounts then owed to the retiring or removed Administrative Agent, all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and the LC Issuer directly, until such time as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided for above in this Section. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as

 

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Administrative Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this Section). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Article and Section 8.02 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Administrative Agent was acting as Administrative Agent.

Any resignation by Bank of America as Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section shall also constitute its resignation as LC Issuer and Swing Line Lender. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, (i) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring LC Issuer and Swing Line Lender, (ii) the retiring LC Issuer and Swing Line Lender shall be discharged from all of their respective duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, and (iii) the successor LC Issuer shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to the retiring LC Issuer to effectively assume the obligations of the retiring LC Issuer with respect to such Letters of Credit.

Section 10.07.    Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders. Each Lender and the LC Issuer acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender and the LC Issuer also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder.

Section 10.08.    No Other Duties, Etc. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, none of the Bookrunners, the Arrangers nor the Co-Manager listed on the cover page hereof shall have any powers, duties or responsibilities under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, except in its capacity, as applicable, as the Administrative Agent, a Lender or the LC Issuer hereunder.

Section 10.09.    Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim. In case of the pendency of any Insolvency Proceeding or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or LC Exposure 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 Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

(a)    to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, LC Exposures 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, the LC Issuer and the Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Administrative Agent under Sections 2.08, 2.22(k) and 9.06) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

 

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(b)    to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and the LC Issuer to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, if the Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Lenders and the LC Issuer, 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 Sections 2.08 and 9.06.

Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the Administrative Agent to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender or the LC Issuer any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations or the rights of any Lender or the LC Issuer to authorize the Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender or the LC Issuer or in any such proceeding.

Section 10.10.    Collateral and Guaranty Matters. Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Cash Management Bank and a potential Hedge Bank) and the LC Issuer irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent, at its option and in its discretion,

(a)    to release any Lien on any property granted to or held by the Administrative Agent under any Loan Document (i) upon termination of the Aggregate Commitments and payment in full of all Obligations (other than (A) contingent indemnification obligations and (B) Secured Cash Management Obligations and Secured Hedge Obligations as to which arrangements satisfactory to the applicable Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank shall have been made) and the expiration or termination of all Letters of Credit (other than Letters of Credit as to which other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the LC Issuer shall have been made), (ii) that is sold or to be sold as part of or in connection with any sale permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document, or (iii) if approved, authorized or ratified in writing in accordance with Section 8.02;

(b)    to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty if such Person ceases to be a Subsidiary as a result of a transaction permitted hereunder; and

(c)    to subordinate any Lien on any property granted to or held by the Administrative Agent under any Loan Document to the holder of any Lien on such property that is permitted by Section 6.18(r).

Upon request by the Administrative Agent at any time, the Required Lenders will confirm in writing the Administrative Agent’s authority to release or subordinate its interest in particular types or items of property, or to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant to this Section 10.10. In each case as specified in this Section 10.10, the Administrative Agent will, at the Borrower’s expense, execute and deliver to the applicable Loan Party such documents as such Loan Party may reasonably request to evidence the release of such item of Collateral from the assignment and security interest granted under the Collateral Documents or to subordinate its interest in such item, or to release such Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and this Section 10.10.

Section 10.11.    Intercreditor Agreement. Each Lender hereby authorizes and directs the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent to enter into any intercreditor agreement that may become necessary in connection with the issuance by the Borrower of the 2021 First Lien Notes (including the First Lien/First Lien Intercreditor Agreement) and the issuance by the Borrower of any Pari Passu First Lien Debt pursuant to Section 2.25 as attorney-in-fact on behalf of such Lender and agrees that in consideration

 

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of the benefits of the security being provided to such Lender in accordance with the Collateral Documents and any such intercreditor agreement and by acceptance of those benefits, each Lender (including any Lender which becomes such by assignment pursuant to Section 12.01 after the date hereof) shall be bound by the terms and provisions of any such intercreditor agreement and shall comply (and shall cause any Affiliate thereof which is the holder of any “first priority obligations” (or similar term) to comply) with such terms and provisions.

Section 10.12.    The Platform. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” THE AGENT PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE ADEQUACY OF THE PLATFORM, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM THE BORROWER MATERIALS. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER CODE DEFECTS, IS MADE BY ANY AGENT PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE PLATFORM. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any of its Related Parties (collectively, the “Agent Parties”) have any liability to the Borrower, any Lender, any LC Issuer or any other Person for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses of any kind (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising out of the Borrower’s, any Loan Party’s or the Administrative Agent’s transmission of Borrower Materials or notices through the Platform, any other electronic platform or electronic messaging service, or through the Internet.

Section 10.13.    Recovery of Erroneous Payments. Without limitation of any other provision in this Agreement, if at any time the Administrative Agent makes a payment hereunder in error to any Lender, whether or not in respect of an Obligation due and owing by the Borrower at such time, where such payment is a “Rescindable Amount” (any payment that the Administrative Agent makes for the account of the Lenders as to which the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) that any of the following applies: (1) the Borrower has not in fact made such payment; (2) the Administrative Agent has made a payment in excess of the amount so paid by the Borrower (whether or not then owed); or (3) the Administrative agent has for any reason otherwise erroneously made such payment; then each of the Lenders severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the Rescindable Amount so distributed to such Lender in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation). Each Lender receiving a Rescindable Amount severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the Rescindable Amount received by such Lender in immediately available funds in the currency so received, with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such Rescindable Amount is received by it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation. Each Lender irrevocably waives any and all defenses, including any “discharge for value” (under which a creditor might otherwise claim a right to retain funds mistakenly paid by a third party in respect of a debt owed by another) or similar defense to its obligation to return any Rescindable Amount. The Administrative Agent shall inform each Lender promptly upon determining that any payment made to such Lender comprised, in whole or in part, a Rescindable Amount.

ARTICLE 11

SETOFF; RATABLE PAYMENTS

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law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and other obligations at any time owing by such Lender or Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower against any of and all the Obligations of the Borrower now or hereafter existing under this Agreement held by such Lender or Affiliate, irrespective of whether or not such Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement and although such Obligations may be unmatured; provided, that in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.26 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders, and (y) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. The rights of each Lender under this Section 11.01 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) which such Lender may have.

Section 11.02.    Ratable Payments. If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans or participations in LC Disbursements or Swing Line Loans resulting in such Lender receiving payment of a greater proportion of the aggregate amount of its Loans and participations in LC Disbursements and Swing Line Loans and accrued interest thereon than the proportion received by any other Lender, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans and participations in LC Disbursements and Swing Line Loans of other Lenders to the extent necessary so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans and participations in LC Disbursements and Swing Line Loans; provided that (a) if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest, and (b) the provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed to apply to any payment made by the Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement or any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or participations in LC Disbursements to any assignee or participant pursuant to Section 12.01.

ARTICLE 12

BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS; PARTICIPATIONS

Section 12.01.    Successors and Assigns.

(a)    The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that neither the Borrower nor any other Loan Party may 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 its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.01(b), (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.01(d), or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of Section 12.01(f) (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in subsection (d) of this Section and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of the Administrative Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

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(b)    Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment(s) and the Loans (including for purposes of this Section 12.01(b), participations in LC Exposures and in Swing Line Loans) at the time owing to it); provided that any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i)    (A)    in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender’s Commitment under any facility and the Loans at the time owing to it under such Facility or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and

(B)    in any case not described in subsection (b)(i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the 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 the Revolving Credit Commitments and Revolving Loans, or $1,000,000, in the case of any assignment in respect of the Term Loans, unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld); provided, however, that concurrent assignments to members of an Assignee Group and concurrent assignments from members of an Assignee Group to a single Eligible Assignee (or to an Eligible Assignee and members of its Assignee Group) will be treated as a single assignment for purposes of determining whether such minimum amount has been met;

(ii)    Each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loans or the Commitment assigned, except that this clause (ii) shall not (A) apply to the Swing Line Lender’s rights and obligations in respect of Swing Line Loans or (B) prohibit any Lender from assigning all or a portion of its rights and obligations among separate facilities on a non-pro rata basis;

(iii)    No consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by subsection (b)(i)(B) of this Section and, in addition:

(A)    the consent of the Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) shall be required unless (1) a Specified Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment, (2) such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund (or in the case of an assignment of a Revolving Commitment, is to a Revolving Lender, an Affiliate of a Revolving Lender or an Approved Fund in respect of a Revolving Lender) or (3) in the case of assignments during the primary syndication of the Term Loan Commitments; provided that the Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within five Business Days after having received notice thereof;

(B)    the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for assignments in respect of (1) any Term Loan Commitment or Revolving Credit Commitment if such assignment is to a Person that is not a Lender with a Commitment in respect of the applicable Facility, an Affiliate of such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender or (2) any Term Loan to a Person that is not a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund or the Borrower or any of its Affiliates;

 

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(C)    the consent of the LC Issuer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment that increases the obligation of the assignee to participate in exposure under one or more Letters of Credit (whether or not then outstanding); and

(D)    the consent of the Swing Line Lender (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment in respect of the Revolving Credit Commitments.

(iv)    The parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, together with a processing and recordation fee in the amount of $3,500; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive such processing and recordation fee in the case of any assignment. The assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire.

(v)    No such assignment shall be made (x) to the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries (except with respect to the assignment of Term Loans in accordance with Section 12.01(j)) or (y) to any person that is a Disqualified Institution at the time of such assignment.

(vi)    No such assignment shall be made to a natural person (or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated by or for the primary benefit of one or more natural persons).

Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to subsection (c) of this Section, from and after the Closing Date specified in each Assignment and Assumption, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04, 3.05 and 9.06 with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment. Upon request, the Borrower (at its expense) shall execute and deliver a Note to the assignee Lender. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this subsection shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with Section 12.01(c).

Each Lender hereby agrees that it shall not make an assignment of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loans or the Commitment to any Disqualified Institution.

(c)    The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at the Administrative Agent’s 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 and LC Exposures 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 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.

 

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(d)    Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural person (or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated by or for the primary benefit of one or more natural persons) or a Disqualified Institution) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans (including such Lender’s participations in LC Exposures and/or Swing Line Loans) owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the LC Issuer shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this 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 Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, waiver or other modification described in the first proviso to Section 12.01 that affects such Participant. Subject to subsection (e) of this Section, the Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04 and 3.05 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to Section 12.01(b). To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 11.01 as though it were a Lender, provided such Participant agrees to be subject to Section 11.02 as though it were a Lender. Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrower, maintain a register in the United States of America on which it enters the name and address of each participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each participant’s interest in the Loans or other obligations under the Loan Documents (the “Participant Register”); provided that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register to any Person (including the identity of any participant or any information relating to a participant’s interest in any commitments, loans, letters of credit or its obligations under any Loan Document) except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in registered form under section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations. Each Lender hereby agrees that it shall not sell any participations of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loans or the Commitment to any person who is a Disqualified Institution at the time of such sale.

(e)    A Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Section 3.01 or 3.05 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 Borrower’s prior written consent. A Participant that would be a foreign lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 3.05 unless the Borrower is notified of the participation sold to such Participant and such Participant agrees, for the benefit of the Borrower, to comply with Section 3.05(d) as though it were a Lender.

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

(g)    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time Bank of America assigns all of its Revolving Credit Commitment and Revolving Loans pursuant to Section 12.01(b), Bank

 

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of America may, (i) upon 30 days’ notice to the Borrower and the Lenders, resign as LC Issuer and/or (ii) upon 30 days’ notice to the Borrower, resign as Swing Line Lender. In the event of any such resignation as LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender, the Borrower shall be entitled to appoint from among the Lenders a successor LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender hereunder; provided, however, that no failure by the Borrower to appoint any such successor shall affect the resignation of Bank of America as LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be. If Bank of America resigns as LC Issuer, it shall retain all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the LC Issuer hereunder with respect to all Letters of Credit outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as LC Issuer and all LC Exposures with respect thereto (including the right to require the Lenders to make Floating Rate Advances or fund risk participations in unreimbursed amounts pursuant to Section 2.22(d)). If Bank of America resigns as Swing Line Lender, it shall retain all the rights of the Swing Line Lender provided for hereunder with respect to Swing Line Loans made by it and outstanding as of the effective date of such resignation, including the right to require the Lenders to make Floating Rate Advances or fund risk participations in outstanding Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.07. Upon the appointment of a successor LC Issuer and/or Swing Line Lender, (a) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring LC Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be, and (b) the successor LC Issuer shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to Bank of America to effectively assume the obligations of Bank of America with respect to such Letters of Credit.

(h)    [Reserved].

(i)    [Reserved].

(j)    So long as no Specified Default has occurred or is continuing or would result therefrom, any Lender may, at any time, assign all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement in respect of its Term Loans to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries on a non-pro rata basis through (x) Dutch Auctions open to all Lenders on a pro rata basis in accordance with the Auction Procedures or (y) open markets purchases, subject to the following limitations and other provisions:

(i)    The Borrower shall represent and warrant as of the date of any such purchase and assignment that neither the Borrower nor any of its directors or officers has any material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or securities that has not been disclosed to the assigning Lender (other than because such assigning Lender does not wish to receive material non-public information with respect to the Borrower and their respective Subsidiaries or securities) prior to such date to the extent such information could reasonably be expected to have a material effect upon, or otherwise be material, to a Term Lender’s decision to assign Term Loans to the Borrower as applicable;

(ii)    The Borrower will not be entitled to receive, and will not receive, information provided solely to Lenders by the Administrative Agent or any Lender and will not be permitted to attend or participate in, and will not attend or participate in, meetings or conference calls attended solely by the Lenders and the Administrative Agent;

(iii)    borrowings of Revolving Loans shall not be made to directly fund the purchase or assignment;

(iv)    any Term Loans purchased by the Borrower shall be automatically and permanently cancelled immediately upon acquisition by the Borrower;

 

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(v)    notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein (including in the definitions of “Consolidated Net Income” and “Consolidated EBITDA”) any non-cash gains in respect of “cancellation of indebtedness” resulting from the cancellation of any Term Loans purchased by the Borrower or the Borrower shall be excluded from the determination of Consolidated Net Income and Consolidated EBITDA; and

(vi)    the cancellation of Term Loans in connection with a Dutch Auction shall not constitute a voluntary or mandatory prepayment for purposes of Section 2.10, but the face amount of Term Loans cancelled as provided for in above shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the remaining scheduled installments of principal due in respect of the Term Loans.

(k)    The Administrative Agent shall have the right, and the Borrower hereby expressly authorizes the Administrative Agent, to (A) post the list of Disqualified Institutions provided by the Borrower and any updates thereto from time to time (collectively, the “DQ List”) on the Platform, including that portion of the Platform that is designated for “public side” Lenders or (B) provide the DQ List to each Lender requesting the same.

Section 12.02.    Dissemination of Information. The Borrower authorizes each Lender to disclose to any Participant, actual or proposed assignee of an interest in the Obligations or Loan Documents (each a “Transferee”) and any prospective Transferee any and all information in such Lender’s possession concerning the creditworthiness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, including without limitation any information contained in any financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 6.01 hereof; provided that each Transferee and prospective Transferee agrees to be bound by an agreement with provisions at least as restrictive as those provided under Section 9.09 of this Agreement.

Section 12.03.    Tax Treatment. If any interest in any Loan Document is transferred to any Transferee, the transferor Lender shall cause such Transferee, concurrently with the effectiveness of such transfer, to comply with the provisions of Section 3.05(d) or (e), as applicable.

ARTICLE 13

NOTICES

Section 13.01.    Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication.

(a)    Notices Generally. Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in paragraph (b) below), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier as follows:

 

  (i)

if to the Borrower, to it at:

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood Street, 15th Floor

Dallas, TX 75201

Attn:                , Chief Financial Officer

E-mail:

With a copy to:

MoneyGram International, Inc.

2828 N. Harwood Street, 15th Floor

Dallas, TX 75201

Attn:                , Head of Corporate Finance and Global Treasurer

E-mail:

 

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With courtesy email copies to:

                , Head of Capital Markets

E-mail:

                , Treasury Analyst

E-mail:

                , General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer

E-mail:

                , Sr. Legal Specialist

E-mail:

 

  (ii)

if to the Administrative Agent for payments and requests for

credit extensions, to it at:

Bank of America, N.A.

2380 Performance Drive, Building C

Mail Code: TX2-984-03-23

Richardson, TX, 75082

Attention:

Telephone:

Telecopier:

Electronic Mail:

 

  (iii)

if to the Administrative Agent for all other notices, to it at:

Bank of America, N.A.

Agency Management

555 California Street, 4th Floor

Mail Code: CA5-705-04-09

San Francisco, CA 94104

Attention:

Telephone:

Telecopier:

Electronic Mail:

 

  (iv)

if to Bank of America as LC Issuer, to it at:

Bank of America, N.A.

Trade Operations

1 Fleet Way

Mail Code: PA6-580-02-30

Scranton, PA 18507

Attention:

Telephone:

Telecopier:

Electronic Mail:

 

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(v)    if to a Lender, to it at its address or telecopier number set forth in its Administrative Questionnaire provided to the Administrative Agent.

Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in paragraph (b) below, shall be effective as provided in said paragraph (b).

(b)    Electronic Communications. Notices and other communications to the Lenders may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent or as otherwise determined by the Administrative Agent, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender pursuant to Article 2 if such Lender has notified the Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication and, in the case of notice of Default or Unmatured Default, shall permit notification only by Intralinks or a similar website. The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may, in its respective discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it or as it otherwise determines, provided that such determination or approval may be limited to particular notices or communications. The Borrower agrees to accept notices and other communications sent to the email addresses set forth above in Section 13.01(a)(i) so long as such notices are also delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier.

Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (1) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), provided that if such notice or other communication is not given during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient, and (2) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (a) of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.

(c)    Change of Address, Etc. Any party hereto may change its address or telecopier number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto.

ARTICLE 14

COUNTERPARTS; INTEGRATION; EFFECTIVENESS; ELECTRONIC EXECUTION; NO NOVATION

Section 14.01.    Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Except as provided in Article 4, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof which, when taken together, bear the

 

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signatures of each of the parties hereto, and thereafter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by telecopy (or other electronic means) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 14.02.    Electronic Execution of Assignments. This Agreement, any Loan Document and any other Communication, including Communications required to be in writing, may be in the form of an Electronic Record and may be executed using Electronic Signatures. Borrower and each of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders agree that any Electronic Signature on or associated with any Communication shall be valid and binding on such Person to the same extent as a manual, original signature, and that any Communication entered into by Electronic Signature, will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Person enforceable against such Person in accordance with the terms thereof to the same extent as if a manually executed original signature was delivered. Any Communication may be executed in as many counterparts as necessary or convenient, including both paper and electronic counterparts, but all such counterparts are one and the same Communication. For the avoidance of doubt, the authorization under this paragraph may include, without limitation, use or acceptance of a manually signed paper Communication which has been converted into electronic form (such as scanned into PDF format), or an electronically signed Communication converted into another format, for transmission, delivery and/or retention. The Administrative Agent and each Lender may, at its option, create one or more copies of any Communication in the form of an imaged Electronic Record (“Electronic Copy”), which shall be deemed created in the ordinary course of such Person’s business, and destroy the original paper document. All Communications in the form of an Electronic Record, including an Electronic Copy, shall be considered an original for all purposes, and shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a paper record. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, neither the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank nor Swingline Lender is under any obligation to accept an Electronic Signature in any form or in any format unless expressly agreed to by such Person pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided, further, without limiting the foregoing, (a) to the extent the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank and/or Swingline Lender has agreed to accept such Electronic Signature, the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders shall be entitled to rely on any such Electronic Signature purportedly given by or on behalf of any Loan Party and/or any Lender without further verification and (b) upon the request of the Administrative Agent or any Lender, any Electronic Signature shall be promptly followed by such manually executed counterpart. For purposes hereof, “Electronic Record” and “Electronic Signature” shall have the meanings assigned to them, respectively, by 15 USC §7006, as it may be amended from time to time.

Neither the Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank nor Swingline Lender shall be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into the sufficiency, validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of any Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document (including, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the Administrative Agent’s, Issuing Bank’s or Swingline Lender’s reliance on any Electronic Signature transmitted by telecopy, emailed .pdf or any other electronic means). The Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank and Swingline Lender shall be entitled to rely on, and shall incur no liability under or in respect of this Agreement or any other Loan Document by acting upon, any Communication (which writing may be a fax, any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution or signed using an Electronic Signature) or any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be genuine and signed or sent or otherwise authenticated (whether or not such Person in fact meets the requirements set forth in the Loan Documents for being the maker thereof).

Each Loan Party and each Lender hereby waives (i) any argument, defense or right to contest the legal effect, validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any other Loan Document based solely on the lack of paper original copies of this Agreement, such other Loan Document, and (ii) waives any claim against the Administrative Agent, each Lender and each Related Party for any liabilities arising solely from the Administrative Agent’s and/or any Lender Party’s reliance on or use of Electronic Signatures, including any liabilities arising as a result of the failure of the Loan Parties to use any available security measures in connection with the execution, delivery or transmission of any Electronic Signature.

 

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ARTICLE 15

CHOICE OF LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT TO BAIL-IN OF EEA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Section 15.01.    Choice of Law. THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINING A CONTRARY EXPRESS CHOICE OF LAW PROVISION) SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO NATIONAL BANKS.

Section 15.02.    Consent to Jurisdiction. THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NON EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY UNITED STATES FEDERAL OR NEW YORK STATE COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE AS TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT OR THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, THE COLLATERAL AGENT, THE LC ISSUER OR ANY LENDER TO BRING PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE BORROWER IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING BY THE BORROWER AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, THE COLLATERAL AGENT OR ANY LENDER OR ANY AFFILIATE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH ANY LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN A COURT IN NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK.

Section 15.03.    Waiver of Jury Trial. THE BORROWER, THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, THE COLLATERAL AGENT, EACH LC ISSUER AND EACH LENDER HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED THEREUNDER.

Section 15.04.    Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institutions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement, arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Lender that is an Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:

(a)    the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder which may be payable to it by any Lender that is an Affected Financial Institution; and

(b)    the effects of any Bail-In Action on any such liability, including, if applicable:

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(ii)    a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or

(iii)    the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower, the undersigned Guarantors, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

BORROWER:
  MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:  

/s/ Lawrence Angelilli

  Name:  Lawrence Angelilli
  Title:    Chief Financial Officer

 

  GUARANTORS:
  MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS
      WORLDWIDE, INC.
  MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC.

  MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL

      PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC.

By:  

/s/ Lawrence Angelilli

  Name:  Lawrence Angelilli
  Title:    Chief Financial Officer

 

[Signature Page to Credit Agreement]


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., individually, as

    Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent

By:  

/s/ Kevin L. Ahart

  Name:  Kevin L. Ahart
  Title:    Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Credit Agreement]


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., individually, as Term Lender, Revolving Lender, LC Issuer and Swing Line Lender

By:  

/s/ David H. Strickert

  Name:  David H. Strickert
  Title:    Managing Director

 

[Signature Page to Credit Agreement]


WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as a Revolving Lender
By:  

/s/ Harjot K. Sandhu

  Name:  Harjot K. Sandhu
  Title:    Senior Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Credit Agreement]


UNITED TEXAS BANK, as a Revolving Lender
By:  

/s/ James Huggins

  Name:   James Huggins
  Title:   President

 

[Signature Page to Credit Agreement]

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

MoneyGram Announces Closing of Private Offering of $415 Million of Senior

Secured Notes and $400 Million Senior Secured Term Loan

DALLAS, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its previously announced private offering of $415 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “notes”) and related guarantees (as defined below). Substantially concurrently with the closing of the offering, the Company closed a new $400 million senior secured term loan, and also now has a new undrawn revolving facility of $32.5 million, both pursuant to a new credit agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021 (the “New Credit Agreement”), by and between the Company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.

The Company used the net proceeds from the offering and the closing of the term loan to prepay the full amount of first lien and second lien indebtedness under its existing senior secured credit facilities, and to pay related accrued interest, fees and expenses.

The notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis (collectively, the “guarantees”), initially by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee borrowings under the New Credit Agreement, and by certain future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (the “guarantors”). The notes are secured, on an equal and ratable, first-priority basis with obligations under the New Credit Agreement by liens on substantially all of the assets of the Company and the guarantors, subject to certain exceptions and intercreditor arrangements.

The notes and related guarantees were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to certain non-U.S. persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The issuance and sale of the notes and related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and the notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes and related guarantees. Offers of the notes and related guarantees were made only by means of a private offering memorandum, and are not being made to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation is unlawful.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect the Company’s current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursuant,” “target,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “continue,” “currently,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this communication that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements.

Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s SEC filings may be obtained by contacting the Company, through the Company’s web site at ir.moneygram.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.


Media Contact

Stephen Reiff

media@moneygram.com