FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
among
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
and
The Financial Institutions Party Hereto
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
and
CHASE SECURITIES INC.,
as
Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers
BNY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
and
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC.,
as Co-Arrangers
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender
and
Letter of Credit Issuing Lender
CHASE SECURITIES INC.,
as Syndication Agent
CITIBANK, N.A.
and
THE BANK OF NEW YORK,
as Co-Documentation Agents
Dated as of August 24, 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
SECTION 1. - DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS....................................................................1
1.01 Defined Terms.........................................................................1
1.02 Use of Certain Terms.................................................................15
1.03 Accounting Terms.....................................................................15
1.04 Rounding.............................................................................15
1.05 Exhibits and Schedules...............................................................16
1.06 References to Agreements and Laws....................................................16
1.07 Pro Forma Calculations...............................................................16
SECTION 2. - THE COMMITMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT...........................................................17
2.01 Amount and Terms of Commitments......................................................17
2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans...................................18
2.03 Letters of Credit....................................................................18
2.04 Swing Line Loans.....................................................................23
2.05 Prepayments..........................................................................24
2.06 Reduction or Termination of Commitments..............................................24
2.07 Principal and Interest...............................................................24
2.08 Fees.................................................................................25
2.09 Computation of Interest and Fees.....................................................26
2.10 Making Payments......................................................................26
2.11 Funding Sources......................................................................27
SECTION 3. - TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY.............................................................27
3.01 Taxes................................................................................27
3.02 Illegality...........................................................................28
3.03 Inability to Determine Eurodollar Rates..............................................28
3.04 Increased Cost and Reduced Return; Capital Adequacy..................................29
3.05 Breakfunding Costs...................................................................29
3.06 Matters Applicable to all Requests for Compensation..................................30
3.07 Survival.............................................................................30
SECTION 4. - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT.......................................................30
4.01 Conditions Precedent to Closing Date.................................................30
4.02 Conditions to all Extensions of Credit...............................................31
SECTION 5. - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.....................................................................32
5.01 Existence and Qualification; Power; Compliance with Laws.............................32
5.02 Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations........................................32
5.03 No Legal Bar.........................................................................32
5.04 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect.....................................33
5.05 Litigation...........................................................................33
5.06 No Default...........................................................................33
5.07 Authorizations.......................................................................33
5.08 Taxes................................................................................33
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5.09 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act; Public Utility Holding
Company Act..........................................................................33
5.10 ERISA Compliance.....................................................................34
5.11 Assets; Liens........................................................................34
5.12 Environmental Compliance.............................................................34
5.13 Use of Proceeds......................................................................34
5.14 Disclosure...........................................................................35
SECTION 6. - AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS..............................................................................35
6.01 Financial Statements.................................................................35
6.02 Certificates, Notices and Other Information..........................................35
6.03 Payment of Taxes.....................................................................36
6.04 Preservation of Existence............................................................36
6.05 Maintenance of Properties............................................................36
6.06 Maintenance of Insurance.............................................................36
6.07 Compliance With Laws.................................................................36
6.08 Inspection Rights....................................................................37
6.09 Keeping of Records and Books of Account..............................................37
6.10 Compliance with ERISA................................................................37
6.11 Compliance With Agreements...........................................................37
6.12 Use of Proceeds......................................................................37
6.13 Designation of Unrestricted Companies................................................37
SECTION 7. - NEGATIVE COVENANTS.................................................................................37
7.01 Liens................................................................................38
7.02 Subsidiary Indebtedness..............................................................39
7.03 Fundamental Changes..................................................................39
7.04 ERISA................................................................................39
7.05 Limitations on Upstreaming...........................................................40
7.06 Margin Regulations...................................................................40
7.07 Financial Covenants..................................................................40
SECTION 8. - EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES ....................................................................40
8.01 Events of Default....................................................................40
8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default.......................................................42
SECTION 9. - ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT...............................................................................43
9.01 Appointment and Authorization of Administrative Agent................................43
9.02 Delegation of Duties.................................................................43
9.03 Liability of Administrative Agent....................................................44
9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent.....................................................44
9.05 Notice of Default....................................................................44
9.06 Credit Decision; Disclosure of Information by Administrative Agent...................45
9.07 Indemnification of Administrative Agent..............................................45
9.08 Administrative Agent in Individual Capacity..........................................46
9.09 Resignation by Administrative Agent..................................................46
9.10 Other Agents.........................................................................46
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SECTION 10. - MISCELLANEOUS.....................................................................................47
10.01 Amendments; Consents.................................................................47
10.02 Requisite Notice; Effectiveness of Signatures and Electronic Mail....................48
10.03 Attorney Costs, Expenses and Taxes...................................................49
10.04 Binding Effect; Assignment...........................................................49
10.05 Set-off..............................................................................51
10.06 Sharing of Payments..................................................................51
10.07 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies.......................................................51
10.08 Usury................................................................................52
10.09 Counterparts.........................................................................52
10.10 Integration..........................................................................52
10.11 Nature of Lenders' Obligations.......................................................52
10.12 Survival of Representations and Warranties...........................................53
10.13 Indemnity by Borrower................................................................53
10.14 Nonliability of Lenders..............................................................53
10.15 No Third Parties Benefitted..........................................................54
10.16 Severability.........................................................................54
10.17 Confidentiality......................................................................54
10.18 Headings.............................................................................55
10.19 Time of the Essence..................................................................55
10.20 Foreign Lenders......................................................................55
10.21 Removal and Replacement of Lenders...................................................56
10.22 Governing Law........................................................................56
10.23 Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury.....................................................57
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EXHIBITS
Form of
A Request for Extension of Credit
B Compliance Certificate
C Syndicated Loan Note
D Assignment and Acceptance
E Opinion of Counsel
F Swing Line Note
SCHEDULES
2.01 Commitments and Pro Rata Shares
2.03 Existing Letters of Credit
4.01 Indebtedness to be Repaid
7.01 Existing Liens
7.02 Existing Subsidiary Indebtedness
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FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
This FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of August
24, 2000, by and among COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., a Delaware
corporation ("Borrower"), each lender from time to time party hereto
(collectively, "Lenders" and individually, a "Lender") and BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an Issuing Lender.
RECITAL
Borrower has requested that Lenders, Swing Line Lender and Issuing
Lender provide a revolving line of credit, and Lenders, Swing Line Lender, each
Issuing Lender and Administrative Agent are willing to do so on the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1.
DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS
1.01 Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms
shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Acquisition" means (a) any purchase or other acquisition of assets or
series of related purchases or other acquisitions of assets by Borrower or any
Restricted Subsidiary (including by way of asset or stock purchase, swap or
merger) other than from Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or (b) the
designation by Borrower of an Unrestricted Subsidiary as a Restricted
Subsidiary.
"Administrative Agent" means Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as
administrative agent under any of the Loan Documents, or any successor
administrative agent permitted under the Loan Documents.
"Administrative Agent's Office" means Administrative Agent's address
and, as appropriate, account set forth below its signature to this Agreement, or
such other address or account as Administrative Agent hereafter may designate by
written notice to Borrower and Lenders.
"Administrative Agent-Related Persons" means Administrative Agent
(including any successor agent), together with its Affiliates and the officers,
directors, employees, agents and attorneys-in-fact of such Persons and
Affiliates.
"Administrative Questionnaire" means, with respect to each Lender, an
administrative questionnaire in the form prepared by Administrative Agent and
submitted to Administrative Agent (with a copy to Borrower) duly completed by
such Lender.
"Affiliate" means any Person directly or indirectly controlling,
controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, another Person.
"Agreement" means this Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, as
amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from
time to time.
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"Annualized EBITDA" means, at any date of determination, EBITDA for the
two fiscal quarter periods then most recently ended times two (2).
"Annualized Interest Expense" means, at any date of determination,
Interest Expense for the two fiscal quarter periods then most recently ended
times two (2).
"Applicable Amount" means the following applicable amount per annum,
based upon the applicable Debt Ratings:
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Applicable Amount (in basis points per annum)
Pricing Debt Ratings Eurodollar Rate/ Utilization
Level S&P/Moody's Facility Fee Letters of Credit Fee
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1 >A/A2 8.5 19.0 7.5
2 A-/A3 10.0 27.5 7.5
3 BBB+/Baa1 12.0 33.0 10.0
4 BBB/Baa2 15.0 45.0 10.0
5 BBB-/Baa3 18.0 57.0 12.5
6 <BBB-/Baa3 or unrated 25.0 75.0 12.5
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As used in this definition, "Debt Rating" means, as of any date of
determination, the rating as determined by either S&P or Moody's (collectively,
the "Debt Ratings") of Borrower's senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long-term
Indebtedness for borrowed money; provided that if a Debt Rating is issued by
each of S&P and Moody's, then the higher of such Debt Ratings shall apply (with
Pricing Level 1 being the highest and Pricing Level 6 being the lowest), unless
there is a split in Debt Ratings of more than one level, in which case the level
that is one level higher than the lower Debt Rating shall apply. Initially, the
Debt Ratings shall be determined from the certificate delivered pursuant to
Section 4.01(a)(v). Thereafter, the Debt Ratings shall be determined from the
most recent public announcement of any changes in the Debt Ratings. Any change
in the Applicable Amount shall become effective on and as of the date of any
public announcement of any Debt Rating that indicates a different Applicable
Amount. If the rating system of S&P or Moody's shall change, Borrower and
Administrative Agent shall negotiate in good faith to amend this definition to
reflect such changed rating system and, pending the effectiveness of such
amendment (which shall require the approval of Required Lenders), the Debt
Rating shall be determined by reference to the rating most recently in effect
prior to such change.
"Applicable Payment Date" means, (a) as to any Eurodollar Rate Loan,
the last day of the relevant Interest Period, any date that such Loan is prepaid
or Converted in whole or in part and the Maturity Date; provided, however, that
if any Interest Period for a Eurodollar Rate Loan exceeds three months, interest
shall also be paid on the Business Day which falls every three months after the
beginning of such Interest Period; and (b) as to any other Obligations, the last
Business Day of each calendar quarter and the Maturity Date, except as otherwise
provided herein.
"Applicable Time" means New York time.
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"Assignment and Acceptance" means an Assignment and Acceptance
substantially in the form of Exhibit D.
"Attorney Costs" means the reasonable fees and disbursements of a law
firm or other external counsel.
"Attributable Indebtedness" means, with respect to any Sale-Leaseback
Transaction, the present value (discounted at the rate set forth or implicit in
the terms of the lease included in such Sale-Leaseback Transaction) of the total
obligations of the lessee for rental payments (other than amounts required to be
paid on account of taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance, assessments,
utilities, operating and labor costs and other items that do not constitute
payments for property rights) during the remaining term of the lease included in
such Sale-Leaseback Transaction (including any period for which such lease has
been extended). In the case of any lease that is terminable by the lessee upon
payment of a penalty, the Attributable Indebtedness shall be the lesser of the
Attributable Indebtedness determined assuming termination on the first date such
lease may be terminated (in which case the Attributable Indebtedness shall also
include the amount of the penalty, but no rent shall be considered as required
to be paid under such lease subsequent to the first date on which it may be so
terminated) or the Attributable Indebtedness determined assuming no such
termination.
"Audited Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated balance
sheet of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows of
Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal year.
"Bank of America" means Bank of America, N.A.
"Base Rate" means for any day a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the
higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% and (b) the rate of interest
in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Bank of
America as its "prime rate." Such 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. Any change in such rate announced by Bank of America shall take effect at
the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such
change.
"Base Rate Loan" means a Loan made hereunder that bears interest based
upon the Base Rate.
"BLR" means Brian L. Roberts, the estate of Brian L. Roberts, or any
trust of which Brian L. Roberts is the principal beneficiary.
"Borrower" has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph
hereto.
"Borrowing" and "Borrow" each mean a borrowing of Loans hereunder.
"Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day
on which commercial banks in New York, New York or Dallas, Texas are authorized
or required by law to close, and, if the applicable Business Day relates to a
Eurodollar Rate Loan, any such day on which dealings are carried out in the
applicable offshore Dollar market.
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"Change of Control" means an event or series of events as a result of
which neither Comcast Corporation nor BLR, either separately or on a combined
basis, is to be the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rules 13(d)-3 and 13(d)-5
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) directly or indirectly of such equity
as entitles the holder thereof, under ordinary circumstances, to elect the
majority of the board of directors of Borrower.
"Closing Date" means the date upon which this Agreement has been
executed by Borrower, Lenders and Administrative Agent and all the conditions
precedent in Section 4.01 have been satisfied or waived.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to
time.
"Commitment" means, for each Lender, the amount set forth opposite such
Lender's name on Schedule 2.01, as such amount may be reduced or adjusted from
time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (collectively, the
"combined Commitments").
"Compliance Certificate" means a certificate substantially in the form
of Exhibit B, properly completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of
Borrower.
"Consolidated Total Indebtedness" means, as of any date of
determination, the total Indebtedness of Borrower and its Restricted
Subsidiaries, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
"Continuation" and "Continue" mean, with respect to any Eurodollar Rate
Loan, the continuation of such Eurodollar Rate Loan as a Eurodollar Rate Loan on
the last day of the Interest Period for such Loan.
"Contractual Obligation" means, as to any Person, any provision of any
security issued by such Person or of any agreement, instrument or undertaking to
which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.
"Conversion" and "Convert" mean, with respect to any Loan, the
conversion of such Loan from or into another type of Loan.
"Debtor Relief Laws" means the Bankruptcy Code of the United States of
America, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for
the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency,
reorganization or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States of America or
other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect affecting the rights
of creditors generally.
"Default" means any event that, with the giving of any notice, the
passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.
"Default Rate" means an interest rate equal to the Base Rate plus 2%
per annum; provided, however, that with respect to a Eurodollar Rate Loan (for
so long as it is a Eurodollar Rate Loan), the Default Rate shall be an interest
rate equal to the interest rate (including any Applicable Amount) otherwise
applicable to such Loan plus 2% per annum, in each case to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable Laws.
"Disposition" means (a) any sale, transfer or other disposition of
assets or series of sales, transfers or other disposition of assets by Borrower
or any Restricted Subsidiary (including by way of asset or stock
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sale, swap or merger) other than to Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or (b)
the designation by Borrower of a Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted
Subsidiary.
"Dollar" and "$" means lawful money of the United States of America.
"EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person or any income generating
assets, for any period, an amount equal to (a) the net income of such Person or
generated by such assets adjusted to exclude (i) gains and losses from unusual
or extraordinary items and (ii) interest income, plus (b) income or gross
receipts taxes (whether or not deferred), Interest Expense, depreciation,
amortization and other non-cash charges to income, in each case for such period,
minus (c) any cash payments made during such period in respect of any non-cash
charges to income accrued during a prior period and added back in determining
EBITDA during such prior period pursuant to clause (b) above, plus (d) in
respect of any period ended on or before December 31, 2000, to the extent
deducted in determining net income during such period pursuant to clause (a)
above, management, programming and similar fees paid (whether actually paid in
cash or accrued) by such Person during such period to Comcast Corporation or any
of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries other than Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary;
provided such management, programming or similar agreement pursuant to which
such fees have been paid or accrued has been assigned to Borrower on or prior to
December 31, 2000.
"Environmental Laws" means all Laws relating to environmental, health,
safety and land use matters applicable to any property.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and
any regulations issued pursuant thereto, as amended from time to time.
"ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business (whether or not
incorporated) under common control with Borrower within the meaning of Section
414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes
of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code).
"ERISA Event" means (a) any "reportable event," as defined in Section
4043 of ERISA or the regulations issued thereunder with respect to a Plan (other
than an event for which the 30-day notice period is waived); (b) the existence
with respect to any Plan of an "accumulated funding deficiency" (as defined in
Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA), whether or not waived; (c) the
filing pursuant to Section 412(d) of the Code or Section 303(d) of ERISA of an
application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard with respect to any
Plan; (d) the incurrence by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliates of any liability
under Title IV of ERISA with respect to the termination of any Plan; (e) the
receipt by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from the PBGC or a plan administrator
of any notice relating to an intention to terminate any Plan or to appoint a
trustee to administer any Plan; (f) the incurrence by Borrower or any ERISA
Affiliates of any liability with respect to the withdrawal or partial withdrawal
from any Plan or Multiemployer Plan; or (g) the receipt by any Borrower or any
ERISA Affiliate of any notice, or the receipt by any Multiemployer Plan from
Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate of any notice, concerning the imposition of
withdrawal liability or a determination that a Multiemployer Plan is, or is
expected to be, insolvent or in reorganization, within the meaning of Title IV
of ERISA.
"Eurodollar Base Rate" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Eurodollar Rate.
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"Eurodollar Rate" means for any Interest Period with respect to any
Eurodollar Rate Loan, a rate per annum determined by Administrative Agent
pursuant to the following formula:
Eurodollar Rate = Eurodollar Base Rate
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1.00 - Eurodollar Reserve Percentage
Where,
"Eurodollar Base Rate" means, for such Interest Period:
(a) The rate per annum equal to the rate determined by
Administrative Agent to be the offered rate that appears on the page of
the Telerate screen that displays an average British Bankers
Association Interest Settlement Rate for deposits in Dollars (for
delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term
equivalent to such Interest Period, determined as of approximately
11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days prior to the first day of
such Interest Period, or
(b) In the event the rate referenced in the preceding
subsection (a) does not appear on such page or service or such page or
service shall cease to be available, the rate per annum equal to the
rate reasonably determined by Administrative Agent (after consultation
with Borrower) to be the offered rate on such other page or other
service that displays an average British Bankers Association Interest
Settlement Rate for deposits in Dollars (for delivery on the first day
of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest
Period, determined as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two
Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period, or
(c) In the event the rates referenced in the preceding
subsections (a) and (b) are not available, the rate per annum
determined by Administrative Agent as the average of the rates of
interest (rounded upward to the next 1/100th of 1%) at which deposits
in Dollars for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period in
same day funds in the approximate amount of the Eurodollar Rate Loan
being made, Continued or Converted by Administrative Agent in its
capacity as a Lender and with a term equivalent to such Interest Period
are offered by Reference Banks to major banks in the London interbank
Dollar market at their request at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London
time) two Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period.
If any Reference Bank does not quote such a rate at the request of
Administrative Agent, such average rate shall be determined from the
rates of the Reference Banks that quote such a rate; and
"Eurodollar Reserve Percentage" means, for any day during any
Interest Period, the reserve percentage (expressed as a decimal,
rounded upward to the next 1/100th of 1%) in effect on such day,
whether or not applicable to any Lender, under regulations issued from
time to time by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including any
emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) for a
member bank of the Federal Reserve System in respect of "Eurocurrency
liabilities" (or in respect of any other category of liabilities, which
includes deposits by reference to which the interest rate on Eurodollar
Rate Loans is determined or any category of extensions of credit or
other assets, which includes loans by a non- United States office of
any Lender to United States residents). The Eurodollar Rate for each
outstanding Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be adjusted automatically as of
the effective date of any change in the Eurodollar Reserve Percentage.
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The determination of the Eurodollar Reserve Percentage and the
Eurodollar Base Rate by Administrative Agent shall be conclusive in the
absence of manifest error.
"Eurodollar Rate Loan" means a Loan bearing interest based on the
Eurodollar Rate.
"Event of Default" means any of the events specified in Section 8.
"Existing Letters of Credit" means the letters of credit described on
Schedule 2.03 that have been issued prior to the Closing Date by the Lenders
identified on such Schedule and that are outstanding on the Closing Date.
"Extension of Credit" means (a) a Borrowing, Conversion or Continuation
of Loans and (b) a Letter of Credit Action whereby a new Letter of Credit is
issued or which has the effect of increasing the amount of, extending the
maturity of, or making a material modification to an outstanding Letter of
Credit or the reimbursement of drawings thereunder (collectively, the
"Extensions of Credit").
"Federal Funds Rate" means, for any day, the rate per annum (rounded
upwards to the nearest 1/100 of 1%) equal to the weighted average of the rates
on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve
System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, as published by the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the Business Day next succeeding such day;
provided that (a) if such day is not a Business Day, the Federal Funds Rate for
such day shall be such rate on such transactions on the next preceding Business
Day as so published on the next succeeding Business Day, and (b) if no such rate
is so published on such next succeeding Business Day, the Federal Funds Rate for
such day shall be the average rate charged to Bank of America on such day on
such transactions as determined by Administrative Agent (which determination
shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error).
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles applied on a
consistent basis (but subject to changes approved by Borrower's independent
certified public accountants).
"Governmental Authority" means (a) any international, foreign, federal,
state, county or municipal government, or political subdivision thereof, (b) any
governmental or quasi-governmental agency, authority, board, bureau, commission,
department, instrumentality, central bank or public body, including the Federal
Communications Commission, (c) any state public utilities commission or other
authority and any federal, state, county, or municipal licensing or franchising
authority or (d) any court or administrative tribunal.
"Guaranty Obligation" means, as to any Person, any (a) guaranty by such
Person of Indebtedness of any other Person or (b) legally binding obligation of
such Person to purchase or pay (or to advance or supply funds for the purchase
or payment of) Indebtedness of any other Person, or to purchase property,
securities, or services for the purpose of assuring the owner of such
Indebtedness of the payment of such Indebtedness or to maintain working capital,
equity capital or other financial statement condition of such other Person so as
to enable such other Person to pay such Indebtedness; provided, however, that
the term Guaranty Obligation shall not include endorsements of instruments for
deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any
Guaranty Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or
determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof,
covered by such Guaranty Obligation or, if not stated or determinable, the
maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the
Person in good faith.
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"Indebtedness" means, as to any Person, without duplication, (a) all
obligations of such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such
Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (c) all
obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title retention
agreements relating to property or assets purchased by such Person, (d) all
obligations of such Person issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of
property or services, (e) all Indebtedness of others secured by any Lien on
property owned or acquired by such Person, whether or not the obligations
secured thereby have been assumed, (f) all Guaranty Obligations of such Person
with respect to Indebtedness of others, (g) all capital lease obligations of
such Person, (h) all Attributable Indebtedness under Sale-Leaseback Transactions
under which such Person is the lessee and (i) all obligations of such Person as
an account party in respect of outstanding letters of credit (whether or not
drawn) and bankers' acceptances; provided, however, that Indebtedness shall not
include (i) trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business
and (ii) deferred compensation; provided, further, that in the case of any
obligation of such Person which is recourse only to certain assets of such
Person, the amount of such Indebtedness shall be deemed to be equal to (but
shall not exceed) the value of the assets to which such obligation is recourse
as reflected on the balance sheet of such Person at the time of the incurrence
of such obligation; and provided, further, that the amount of any Indebtedness
described in clause (e) above shall be the lesser of the amount of the
Indebtedness or the fair market value of the property securing such
Indebtedness.
"Indemnified Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.13.
"Indemnitees" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.13.
"Interest Coverage Ratio" means, at any date of determination, for
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, the ratio of
(a) Annualized EBITDA to (b) Annualized Interest Expense.
"Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person or any income
generating assets, for any period, an amount equal to, without duplication, (a)
all interest on Indebtedness of such Person or properly allocable to such
assets, and commitment and facility fees in respect thereof, accrued (whether or
not actually paid) during such period, plus (b) the net amount accrued (whether
or not actually paid) by such Person or properly allocable to such assets
pursuant to any interest rate protection agreement during such period (or minus
the net amount receivable (whether or not actually received) by such Person or
properly allocable to such assets during such period).
"Interest Period" means, for each Eurodollar Rate Loan, (a) initially,
the period commencing on the date such Eurodollar Rate Loan is disbursed or
Continued as, or Converted into, such Eurodollar Rate Loan and (b) thereafter,
the period commencing on the last day of the preceding Interest Period, and
ending, in each case, on the earlier of (x) the scheduled Maturity Date, or (y)
one, two, three, six, or subject to availability to each Lender, 12 months
thereafter; provided that:
(i) Any Interest Period that would otherwise end on a day that
is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business
Day unless such Business Day falls in another calendar month, in which
case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day;
(ii) Any Interest Period which begins on the last Business Day
of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically
corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest
Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar month at the
end of such Interest Period; and
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(iii) Unless Administrative Agent otherwise consents, there
may not be more than ten (10) Interest Periods for Eurodollar Rate
Loans in effect at any time.
"IRS" means the United States Internal Revenue Service.
"Issuing Lender" means each of Bank of America, or any successor
issuing lender hereunder, and, with respect to each Existing Letter of Credit,
the Lender which is the issuer thereof (but only so long as such Existing Letter
of Credit is outstanding).
"Laws" or "Law" means all international, foreign, federal, state and
local statutes, treaties, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and
administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including, if consistent
therewith, the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental
Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration
thereof.
"Lead Arranger" means each of Banc of America Securities LLC and Chase
Securities Inc., in its capacity as a joint lead arranger and joint book
manager.
"Lender" means each lender from time to time party hereto and, as the
context requires, Swing Line Lender and each Issuing Lender, and, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, their respective successors and assigns
(but not any purchaser of a participation hereunder unless otherwise a party to
this Agreement).
"Lending Office" means, as to any Lender, the office or offices of such
Lender described as such on its Administrative Questionnaire, or such other
office or offices as such Lender may from time to time notify Administrative
Agent and Borrower.
"Letter of Credit" means any letter of credit issued or deemed to be
issued hereunder, including the Existing Letters of Credit.
"Letter of Credit Action" means the issuance, supplement, amendment,
renewal, extension, modification or other action relating to a Letter of Credit
hereunder.
"Letter of Credit Application" means an application for a Letter of
Credit Action from time to time in use by an Issuing Lender.
"Letter of Credit Cash Collateral Account" means a blocked deposit
account at Bank of America in which Borrower hereby grants a security interest
to Administrative Agent as security for Letter of Credit Usage and with respect
to which Borrower agrees to execute and deliver from time to time such
documentation as Administrative Agent may reasonably request to further assure
and confirm such security interest.
"Letter of Credit Expiration Date" means the date that is five Business
Days prior to the Maturity Date.
"Letter of Credit Sublimit" means an amount equal to the lesser of (a)
the combined Commitments minus the aggregate amount of all outstanding Loans and
(b) $175,000,000. The Letter of Credit Sublimit is part of, and not in addition
to, the combined Commitments.
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"Letter of Credit Usage" means, as of any date of determination, the
aggregate undrawn face or available amount of outstanding Letters of Credit plus
the aggregate amount of all drawings under the Letters of Credit not reimbursed
by Borrower or converted into Loans.
"Leverage Ratio" means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a)
Consolidated Total Indebtedness as of such date to (b) Annualized EBITDA of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis.
"Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit
arrangement (in the nature of compensating balances, cash collateral accounts or
security interests), encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge, or
preference, priority or other security interest (including any conditional sale
or other title retention agreement, any financing lease or Sale-Leaseback
Transaction having substantially the same economic effect as any of the
foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement under the Uniform
Commercial Code or comparable Laws of any jurisdiction), including the interest
of a purchaser of accounts receivable; provided that Liens shall not include
ordinary and customary contractual set off rights.
"Loan" means any advance made by any Lender to Borrower as provided in
Section 2 (collectively, the "Loans").
"Loan Documents" means this Agreement, each Note, each Letter of Credit
Application, each Request for Extension of Credit, each Compliance Certificate,
each fee letter and each other instrument or agreement from time to time
delivered by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement.
"Material Acquisition" means any Acquisition (the "Subject
Acquisition") (i) made at a time when the Leverage Ratio is in excess of 4.5 to
1.0 or (ii) that has an Annualized Acquisition Cash Flow Value (as defined
below) for the period ended on the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently
ended that is greater than five percent (5%) of the Annualized EBITDA of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, for the same
period. The "Annualized Acquisition Cash Flow Value" is an amount equal to (a)
the Annualized EBITDA of the assets comprising the Subject Acquisition less (b)
the Annualized EBITDA of any assets disposed of by Borrower or any Restricted
Subsidiary (other than to Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary) in connection
with the Subject Acquisition.
"Material Adverse Effect" means any set of circumstances or events
(other than circumstances or events affecting the cable industry in general)
which (a) has or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect
upon the validity or enforceability against Borrower of any Loan Document or (b)
is or would reasonably be expected to be material and adverse to the business,
assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Borrower
and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.
"Material Disposition" means any Disposition (the "Subject
Disposition") (i) made at a time when the Leverage Ratio is in excess of 4.5 to
1.0 or (ii) that has an Annualized Disposition Cash Flow Value (as defined
below), for the period ended on the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently
ended that is greater than five percent (5%) of the Annualized EBITDA of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, for the same
period. The "Annualized Disposition Cash Flow Value" is an amount equal to (a)
the Annualized EBITDA of the assets comprising the Subject Disposition less (b)
the Annualized EBITDA of any assets acquired by Borrower or any Restricted
Subsidiary (other than from Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary) in connection
with the Subject Disposition.
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"Maturity Date" means (a) August 24, 2005 or (b) such earlier date upon
which the combined Commitments may be terminated in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
"Minimum Amount" means, with respect to each of the following actions,
the minimum amount and any multiples in excess thereof set forth opposite such
action:
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<CAPTION>
Type of Action Minimum Amount Multiples in excess
thereof
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<S> <C> <C>
Borrowing or prepayment of, or $10,000,000 $1,000,000
Conversion into, Base Rate
Loans
Borrowing, prepayment or $10,000,000 $1,000,000
Continuation of, or Conversion
into, Eurodollar Rate Loans
Borrowing or prepayment of $1,000,000 None
Swing Line Loans
Letter of Credit Action $5,000 None
Reduction in Commitments $25,000,000 $5,000,000
Assignments $10,000,000 None
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"Moody's" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or it successor, or if
it is dissolved or liquidated or no longer performs the functions of a
securities rating agency, such other nationally recognized securities rating
agency agreed upon by Borrower and Administrative Agent and approved by Required
Lenders.
"Multiemployer Plan" means any employee benefit plan of the type
described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Notes" means, collectively, the Syndicated Loan Notes and the Swing
Line Note.
"Obligations" means all advances to, and debts, liabilities, and
obligations of, Borrower arising under any Loan Document, whether direct or
indirect (including those acquired by assumption), absolute or contingent, due
or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising and including interest that
accrues after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws by
or against Borrower.
"Outstanding Obligations" means, as of any date, and giving effect to
making any Extension of Credit requested on such date and all payments,
repayments and prepayments made on such date, (a) when reference is made to all
Lenders, the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans
and (ii) all Letter of Credit Usage, and (b) when reference is made to one
Lender, the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans
made by such Lender (excluding, in the case of Swing Line Lender, its Swing Line
Loans except to the extent provided in clause (iii) below), (ii) such Lender's
ratable participation in all Letter of Credit Usage and (iii) such Lender's
ratable participation in all outstanding Swing Line Loans.
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"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any successor
thereto established under ERISA.
"Person" means any individual, trustee, corporation, general
partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, joint stock
company, trust, unincorporated organization, bank, business association, firm,
joint venture or Governmental Authority.
"Plan" means any "employee pension benefit plan" (as such term is
defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA), other than a Multiemployer Plan, that is
subject to Title IV of ERISA and is sponsored or maintained by Borrower or any
ERISA Affiliate or to which Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate contributes or has
an obligation to contribute, or in the case of a multiple employer plan (as
described in Section 4064(a) of ERISA) has made contributions at any time during
the immediately preceding five plan years.
"Pro Rata Share" means, with respect to each Lender, the percentage
(rounded, if necessary to the ninth decimal place) of the combined Commitments
set forth opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 2.01, as such share may
be adjusted as contemplated herein.
"Reference Banks" means Bank of America, N.A., The Chase Manhattan Bank
, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of New York.
"Register" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(c).
"Request for Extension of Credit" means, unless otherwise specified
herein, (a) with respect to a Borrowing, Conversion or Continuation of Loans, a
written request substantially in the form of Exhibit A, (b) with respect to a
Letter of Credit Action, a Letter of Credit Application, and (c) with respect to
a Swing Line Loan, any written or oral notice acceptable to Swing Line Lender,
duly completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower and delivered by
Requisite Notice (in the case of a written Request for Extension of Credit).
"Required Lenders" means, as of any date of determination: (a) if the
Commitments are then in effect, Lenders (excluding any Lender that has failed to
fund hereunder when the applicable conditions precedent to such funding have
been satisfied or waived in accordance herewith, until such failure has been
cured) having in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined Commitments
(excluding the Commitment of any Lender that has failed to fund hereunder when
the applicable conditions precedent to such funding have been satisfied or
waived in accordance herewith, until such failure has been cured) then in effect
and (b) if the Commitments have then been terminated and there are Outstanding
Obligations, Lenders holding Outstanding Obligations aggregating more than 50%
of such Outstanding Obligations.
"Requisite Notice" means a notice delivered in accordance with Section
10.02.
"Requisite Time" means, with respect to any of the actions listed
below, the time and date set forth below opposite such action:
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<CAPTION>
Type of Action Applicable Date of Action
Time
(New York
Time)
------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------------------------
Delivery of Request for Extension of Credit
for, or notice for:
<S> <C> <C>
o Borrowing or prepayment of Base Rate 11:00 a.m. Same Business Day as such
Loans Borrowing or prepayment
o Conversion into Base Rate Loans 11:00 a.m. Same Business Day as such
Conversion
o Borrowing or prepayment of Swing Line 4:00 p.m. Same Business Day as such
Loans Borrowing or prepayment
o Borrowing, prepayment or Continuation 11:00 a.m. 3 Business Days prior to such
of, or Conversion into, Eurodollar Rate Borrowing, prepayment,
Loans Continuation or Conversion
o Letter of Credit Action 11:00 a.m. 2 Business Days prior to such
action (or such lesser time as is
acceptable to an Issuing Lender)
Voluntary reduction in or termination of 11:00 a.m. 3 Business Days prior to such
Commitments reduction or termination
Payments by Lenders or Borrower to 1:00 p.m. On date payment is due
Administrative Agent
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"Responsible Officer" means the president, any vice president, the
controller, the chief financial officer, the treasurer or any assistant
treasurer of Borrower. Any document or certificate hereunder that is signed by a
Responsible Officer of Borrower shall be conclusively presumed to have been
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Borrower and such
Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of
Borrower.
"Restricted Subsidiary" means each Subsidiary of Borrower that is not
an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
"S&P" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or its successor, or if it is dissolved or
liquidated or no longer performs the functions of a securities rating agency,
such other nationally recognized securities rating agency agreed upon by
Borrower and Administrative Agent and approved by Required Lenders.
"Sale-Leaseback Transaction" means any arrangement whereby Borrower or
any Restricted Subsidiary shall sell or transfer any property, real or personal,
used or useful in its business, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and
thereafter rent or lease property that it intends to use for substantially the
same purpose or purposes as the property sold or transferred.
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"Significant Subsidiary" means any Restricted Subsidiary whose
Annualized EBITDA was greater than 5% of the Annualized EBITDA of Borrower and
its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, for the period ended on
the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently ended, or whose assets
comprised more than 5% of the total assets of Borrower and its Restricted
Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, as of the last day of the fiscal quarter
most recently ended.
"Subsidiary" of a Person means a corporation, partnership, joint
venture, limited liability company or other business entity of which a majority
of the shares of securities or other interests having ordinary voting power for
the election of directors or other governing body (other than securities or
interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency)
are at the time beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, through one or more
intermediaries, or both, by such Person. Unless otherwise specified, all
references to a "Subsidiary" or to "Subsidiaries" in this Agreement shall refer
to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of Borrower.
"Swing Line" means the revolving line of credit established by Swing
Line Lender in favor of Borrower pursuant to Section 2.04.
"Swing Line Lender" means Bank of America or any successor swing line
Lender hereunder.
"Swing Line Loan" means a Base Rate Loan made by Swing Line Lender to
Borrower under the Swing Line.
"Swing Line Note" means a promissory note made by Borrower in favor of
Swing Line Lender evidencing Swing Line Loans made by Swing Line Lender,
substantially in the form of Exhibit F.
"Swing Line Sublimit" means an amount equal to the lesser of (a)
$100,000,000 and (b) the combined Commitments. The Swing Line Sublimit is part
of, and not in addition to, the combined Commitments.
"Syndicated Loan Note" means a promissory note made by Borrower in
favor of a Lender (other than Swing Line Lender) evidencing Loans made by such
Lender, substantially in the form of Exhibit C (collectively, the "Syndicated
Loan Notes").
"364-Day Agreement" means the 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement dated
August 24, 2000, among Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent
and the lenders party thereto.
"Threshold Amount" means $200,000,000.
"to the best knowledge of" means, when modifying a representation,
warranty or other statement of any Person, that the fact or situation described
therein is known by such Person (or, in the case of a Person other than a
natural Person, known by any officer of such Person) making the representation,
warranty or other statement, or, if such Person had exercised ordinary care in
performing his or its required duties, would have been known by such Person (or,
in the case of a Person other than a natural Person, would have been known by an
officer of such Person).
"type" of Loan means (a) a Base Rate Loan, (b) a Eurodollar Rate Loan
or (c) a Swing Line Loan.
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"Unfunded Pension Liability" means the excess of a Plan's benefit
liabilities under Section 4001(a)(16) of ERISA, over the current value of that
Plan's assets, determined in accordance with the assumptions used for funding
the Plan pursuant to Section 412 of the Code for the applicable plan year.
"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of Borrower designated
as an "Unrestricted Subsidiary" from time to time in accordance with Section
6.13. Until so designated, each Subsidiary of Borrower shall be a Restricted
Subsidiary.
1.02 Use of Certain Terms.
(a) All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined
meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered
pursuant hereto or thereto, unless otherwise defined therein.
(b) As used herein, unless the context requires otherwise, the
masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the singular and plural include one
another.
(c) The words "herein" and "hereunder" and words of similar import
when used in any Loan Document shall refer to the applicable Loan Document as a
whole and not to any particular provision thereof. The term "including" is by
way of example and not limitation. References herein to a Section, subsection or
clause shall, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to the appropriate
Section, subsection or clause in this Agreement.
(d) The term "or" is disjunctive; the term "and" is conjunctive.
The term "shall" is mandatory; the term "may" is permissive.
1.03 Accounting Terms. All accounting terms not specifically or
completely defined in this Agreement shall be construed in conformity with, and
all financial data required to be submitted by this Agreement shall be prepared
in conformity with, GAAP applied on a consistent basis, as in effect from time
to time in the United States; provided, however, that for purposes of
determining compliance with the covenants set forth in Section 7.07, if there
are changes in GAAP after December 31, 1999 that materially affect the
calculation of the covenants in Section 7.07 in such a manner as to be
inconsistent with the intent of this Agreement, Administrative Agent and
Borrower shall negotiate in good faith to determine such adjustments to the
method of calculating compliance with Section 7.07 or related definitions as to
make them consistent with the intent hereof. Promptly upon Borrower and
Administrative Agent reaching such agreement, Administrative Agent shall notify
Lenders of such adjustments, which shall be conclusive unless Required Lenders
object to such adjustments within 30 days of receipt of notice. Each Compliance
Certificate shall be prepared in accordance with this Section 1.03, except for
the exclusion of Unrestricted Subsidiaries from the calculations therein.
1.04 Rounding. Any financial ratios required to be maintained by
Borrower pursuant to this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the
appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one place
more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed in this
Agreement and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a
round-up if there is no nearest number) to the number of places by which such
ratio is expressed in this Agreement.
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1.05 Exhibits and Schedules. All exhibits and schedules to this
Agreement, either as originally existing or as the same may from time to time be
supplemented, modified or amended, are incorporated herein by this reference. A
matter disclosed on any Schedule shall be deemed disclosed on all Schedules.
1.06 References to Agreements and Laws. Unless otherwise expressly
provided herein, (a) references to agreements (including the Loan Documents) and
other contractual instruments shall include all amendments, restatements,
extensions, supplements and other modifications thereto (unless prohibited by
any Loan Document), and (b) references to any Law shall include all statutory
and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing or
interpreting such Law.
1.07 Pro Forma Calculations. For the purposes of calculating Annualized
EBITDA of Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and
Annualized Interest Expense of Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a
consolidated basis, for any period (a "Test Period"), (i) if at any time from
the period (a "Pro Forma Period") commencing on the first day of such Test
Period and ending on the date which is ten days prior to the date of delivery of
the Compliance Certificate in respect of such Test Period (or, in the case of
any pro forma calculation required to be made pursuant hereto in respect of the
designation of a Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary that is a
Material Disposition or the designation of an Unrestricted Subsidiary as a
Restricted Subsidiary that is a Material Acquisition, ending on the date such
Material Disposition or Material Acquisition is consummated after giving effect
thereto), Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have made any Material
Disposition, the Annualized EBITDA for such Test Period shall be reduced by an
amount equal to the Annualized EBITDA (if positive) for such Test Period
attributable to the assets which are the subject of such Material Disposition or
increased by an amount equal to the Annualized EBITDA (if negative) for such
Test Period attributable to such assets, and Annualized Interest Expense for
such Test Period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Annualized Interest
Expense for such Test Period attributable to any Indebtedness of Borrower or any
Restricted Subsidiary repaid, repurchased, defeased or otherwise discharged in
connection with such Material Disposition (or, if the capital stock of any
Restricted Subsidiary is sold (pursuant to a merger or otherwise), the
Annualized Interest Expense for such Test Period directly attributable to the
Indebtedness of such Restricted Subsidiary to the extent Borrower and its
continuing Restricted Subsidiaries are no longer liable for such Indebtedness
after such Material Disposition); (ii) if during such Pro Forma Period Borrower
or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have made a Material Acquisition, Annualized
EBITDA of Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and
Annualized Interest Expense of Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a
consolidated basis, for such Test Period shall be calculated after giving pro
forma effect thereto (including the incurrence or assumption of any Indebtedness
in connection therewith) as if such Material Acquisition (and the incurrence or
assumption of any such Indebtedness) occurred on the first day of such Test
Period; and (iii) if during such Pro Forma Period any Person that subsequently
became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into Borrower or any
Restricted Subsidiary since the beginning of such Pro Forma Period shall have
entered into any Material Disposition or Material Acquisition that would have
required an adjustment pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) above if made by Borrower
or a Restricted Subsidiary during such Pro Forma Period, Annualized EBITDA of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and
Annualized Interest Expense of Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, on a
consolidated basis, for such Test Period shall be calculated after giving pro
forma effect thereto as if such Material Disposition or Material Acquisition
occurred on the first day of such Test Period. For the purposes of this section,
whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a Material Disposition or Material
Acquisition, the amount of income or earnings related thereto and the amount of
Annualized Interest Expense associated with any Indebtedness discharged or
incurred in connection therewith, the pro forma calculations shall be determined
in good faith by a Responsible Officer of Borrower. If any Indebtedness bears a
floating rate of interest and the incurrence or assumption thereof is being
given pro forma effect, the Annualized Interest Expense on
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such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the last day
of the relevant Pro Forma Period had been the applicable rate for the entire
relevant Test Period (taking into account any interest rate protection agreement
applicable to such Indebtedness if such interest rate protection agreement has a
remaining term in excess of 12 months). Comparable adjustments shall be made in
connection with any determination of Annualized EBITDA.
SECTION 2.
THE COMMITMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
2.01 Amount and Terms of Commitments.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, each Lender severally agrees to make, Convert and Continue Loans in
Dollars until, but not including, the Maturity Date in such amounts as Borrower
may from time to time request; provided, however, that (i) the Outstanding
Obligations of each Lender shall not exceed such Lender's Commitment at any
time, and (ii) the Outstanding Obligations of all Lenders shall not exceed the
combined Commitments at any time. This is a revolving credit and, subject to the
foregoing and the other terms and conditions hereof, Borrower may borrow,
Convert, Continue, prepay and reborrow Loans as set forth herein without premium
or penalty.
(b) Upon the request of any Lender made through Administrative
Agent, a Lender's Loans may be evidenced by one or more Notes, instead of or in
addition to its loan accounts or records. Each such Lender may attach schedules
to its Note(s) and endorse thereon the date, amount and maturity of its Loans
and payments with respect thereto. Any failure so to record or any error in
doing so shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower to pay any amount owing with respect to the Obligations.
(c) (i) Administrative Agent shall maintain, at Administrative
Agent's Office, a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of
Lenders and the Commitments and Extensions of Credit of each Lender from time to
time (the "Register"). The Register shall be available for inspection by
Borrower or any Lender at any reasonable time and from time to time upon
reasonable prior notice. Administrative Agent shall maintain the Register,
acting, solely for this administrative purpose only, as agent for Borrower (it
being acknowledged and agreed that Administrative Agent and each Administrative
Agent-Related Person, in such capacity, shall constitute Indemnitees under
Section 10.13).
(ii) Administrative Agent shall record in the Register the
Commitment and Extensions of Credit from time to time of each Lender, and each
repayment or prepayment in respect thereof. Any recordation shall be conclusive
and binding on Borrower and each Lender, absent manifest error; provided,
however, that the failure to make any such recordation, or any error in such
recordation, shall not affect any Lender's Commitment or Outstanding
Obligations.
(iii) Each Lender shall record on its internal loan accounts
or records (and may record on the Note(s) held by such Lender) the amount of
each Extension of Credit made by it and each payment in respect thereof;
provided that the failure to make any such recordation, or any error in such
recordation, shall not affect any Lender's Commitment or Outstanding
Obligations; and provided, further, that in the event of any inconsistency
between the Register and any Lender's records, the recordations in the Register
shall govern, absent manifest error.
(iv) Borrower, Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall deem
and treat the Persons listed as Lenders in the Register as the holders and
owners of the corresponding Commitments and
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Extensions of Credit listed therein for all purposes hereof, and no assignment
or transfer of any such Commitment or Extensions of Credit shall be effective,
in each case, unless and until an Assignment and Acceptance effecting the
assignment or transfer thereof shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent
and recorded in the Register. Prior to such recordation, all amounts owed with
respect to the applicable Commitment or Outstanding Obligations shall be owed to
the Lender listed in the Register as the owner thereof, and any request,
authority or consent of any Person who, at the time of making such request or
giving such authority or consent, is listed in the Register as a Lender shall be
conclusive and binding on any subsequent holder, assignee or transferee of the
corresponding Commitments or Outstanding Obligations.
2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans.
(a) Borrower may irrevocably request a Borrowing, Conversion or
Continuation of Loans on any Business Day in a Minimum Amount therefor by
delivering a Request for Extension of Credit therefor by Requisite Notice to
Administrative Agent not later than the Requisite Time therefor. All Borrowings,
Conversions and Continuations shall constitute Base Rate Loans unless properly
and timely otherwise designated as set forth in the prior sentence.
(b) Following receipt of a Request for Extension of Credit,
Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender by Requisite Notice of
its Pro Rata Share thereof. In the case of a Borrowing of Loans, each Lender
shall make the funds for its Loan available to Administrative Agent at
Administrative Agent's Office not later than the Requisite Time therefor on the
Business Day specified in such Request for Extension of Credit. Upon
satisfaction of the applicable conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (if
applicable to such Extension of Credit) (and, if the initial Extension of Credit
hereunder, Section 4.01), all funds so received shall be made available to
Borrower in like funds received. Administrative Agent shall promptly notify
Borrower and Lenders of the interest rate applicable to any Eurodollar Rate Loan
upon determination of same. Administrative Agent shall from time to time notify
Borrower and Lenders of any change in Bank of America's prime rate used in
determining the Base Rate promptly following the public announcement of such
change.
(c) Unless Borrower pays all amounts due under Section 3.05, if
any, a Eurodollar Rate Loan may be Continued or Converted only on the last day
of the Interest Period for such Eurodollar Rate Loan. During the existence of an
Event of Default, the Administrative Agent may (and upon the request of the
Required Lenders shall) prohibit Loans from being requested as, Converted into,
or Continued as Eurodollar Rate Loans, and Required Lenders may demand that any
or all of the then outstanding Eurodollar Rate Loans be Converted immediately
into Base Rate Loans.
(d) The failure of any Lender to make any Loan on any date shall
not relieve any other Lender of any obligation to make a Loan on such date, but
no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to so make
its Loan.
2.03 Letters of Credit.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, until, but not including, the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, each
Issuing Lender shall take such Letter of Credit Actions denominated in Dollars
as Borrower may from time to time request; provided, however, that (i) the
Outstanding Obligations of each Lender shall not exceed such Lender's Commitment
at any time, (ii) the Outstanding Obligations of all Lenders shall not exceed
the combined Commitments at any time and (iii) the Letter of Credit Usage shall
not exceed the Letter of Credit Sublimit at any time. The Existing Letters of
Credit shall
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be deemed to be Letters of Credit issued hereunder on the Closing Date at the
request and for the account of Borrower and Borrower hereby assumes the
obligations of the existing obligor(s) to the Issuing Lenders with respect to
the Existing Letters of Credit. Subject to subsection (f) below and unless
consented to by the applicable Issuing Lender and Administrative Agent, and
except for any Existing Letter of Credit which expires more than 12 months after
the date of its issuance or last renewal, no Letter of Credit may expire more
than 12 months after the date of its issuance or last renewal; provided,
however, that no Letter of Credit shall expire after the Business Day which is
at least five days prior to the Maturity Date. If any Letter of Credit Usage
remains outstanding on the Maturity Date, Borrower shall, on the Maturity Date,
deposit cash in an amount equal to such Letter of Credit Usage in a Letter of
Credit Cash Collateral Account.
(b) Borrower may irrevocably request a Letter of Credit Action in
a Minimum Amount therefor by delivering a Letter of Credit Application therefor
to the applicable Issuing Lender, with a copy to Administrative Agent, not later
than the Requisite Time therefor. Each Letter of Credit Action shall be in a
form acceptable to the applicable Issuing Lender in its sole discretion. Each
such request for a Letter of Credit Action shall, if Sections 4.02(a) and (b)
are applicable to such Letter of Credit Action, constitute a representation and
warranty by Borrower that the conditions set forth in Sections 4.02(a) and (b)
are satisfied. Unless Administrative Agent notifies the applicable Issuing
Lender that such Letter of Credit Action is not permitted hereunder, or the
applicable Issuing Lender notifies Administrative Agent that it has determined
that such Letter of Credit Action is contrary to any Laws or policies of such
Issuing Lender, the applicable Issuing Lender shall effect such Letter of Credit
Action. This Agreement shall control in the event of any conflict with any
Letter of Credit Application. Upon the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or, with
respect to the Existing Letters of Credit, on the Closing Date), each applicable
Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have sold and transferred to each Lender, and
each Lender shall be deemed to have purchased from each applicable Issuing
Lender, a participation therein in an amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata
Share times the amount of such Letter of Credit. Each applicable Issuing Lender
represents and warrants to each Lender that it has all necessary power and
authority to sell and transfer such participation to each Lender, without breach
of any Contractual Obligation to any other Person, and that such participation
is free and clear of any adverse claim. As soon as is reasonably possible after
the Closing Date, each Issuing Lender of an Existing Letter of Credit agrees to
release and discharge, or to be caused to be released and discharged, any Liens
on any assets of Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries securing the
reimbursement and other obligations to such Issuing Lender in respect of such
Existing Letter of Credit.
(c) Borrower shall reimburse each Issuing Lender through
Administrative Agent for any payment that such Issuing Lender makes under a
Letter of Credit immediately upon demand by Administrative Agent or such Issuing
Lender in Dollars; provided, however, that if the conditions precedent set forth
in Section 4.02 can be satisfied, Borrower may request a Borrowing of Base Rate
Loans to reimburse such Issuing Lender for such payment pursuant to Section 2.02
(subject to the Minimum Amount requirements thereof) or Section 2.04 (without
regard to the Minimum Amount requirements thereof).
(d) Upon any drawing under a Letter of Credit, the applicable
Issuing Lender shall notify Administrative Agent and Borrower. If Borrower fails
to timely make the payment required pursuant to subsection (c) above, such
Issuing Lender shall notify Administrative Agent of such fact and the amount of
such unreimbursed payment. Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each
Lender of its Pro Rata Share of such amount by Requisite Notice. Each Lender
shall make funds in an amount equal to its Pro Rata Share of such amount
available to Administrative Agent at Administrative Agent's Office not later
than the Requisite Time therefor on the Business Day specified by Administrative
Agent. Administrative Agent shall remit the funds so received to such Issuing
Lender. The obligation of each Lender to so reimburse such Issuing Lender shall
be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by the occurrence of a
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or Event of Default or any other occurrence or event; provided that such Issuing
Lender shall not have a right to be so reimbursed in respect of a Letter of
Credit if such Lender issued such Letter of Credit after being notified by
Administrative Agent that such issuance was not permitted hereunder. Any such
reimbursement shall not relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of Borrower
to reimburse each Issuing Lender for the amount of any payment made by such
Issuing Lender under any Letter of Credit, together with interest as provided
herein.
(e) If the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.02 can be
satisfied (except for the giving of a Request for Extension of Credit) on any
date Borrower is obligated to, but fails to, reimburse an Issuing Lender for a
drawing under a Letter of Credit, the funding by Lenders pursuant to subsection
(d) above shall be deemed to be a Borrowing of Base Rate Loans (without regard
to the Minimum Amount therefor). If the conditions precedent set forth in
Section 4.02 cannot be satisfied on the date Borrower is obligated to, but fails
to, reimburse an Issuing Lender for a drawing under a Letter of Credit, the
funding by Lenders pursuant to the previous subsection shall be deemed to be a
funding by each Lender of its participation in such Letter of Credit, and each
Lender making such funding shall thereupon acquire a pro rata participation, to
the extent of its payment, in the claim of such Issuing Lender against Borrower
in respect of such payment and shall share, in accordance with that pro rata
participation, in any payment made by Borrower with respect to such claim. Any
amounts made available by a Lender under its participation shall be payable by
Borrower upon demand of Administrative Agent, and shall bear interest at a rate
per annum equal to the Default Rate.
(f) Borrower may request Letters of Credit that have automatic
extension or renewal provisions ("evergreen" Letters of Credit), so long as the
applicable Issuing Lender consents in its sole and absolute discretion thereto
and has the right not to permit any such extension or renewal at least annually
within a notice period to be agreed upon at the time each such Letter of Credit
is issued. Once an evergreen Letter of Credit (including any Existing Letter of
Credit) is issued, unless Administrative Agent has notified the applicable
Issuing Lender that Required Lenders have elected not to permit such extension
or renewal, Borrower, Administrative Agent and Lenders shall be deemed to have
authorized (but may not require) such Issuing Lender to, in its sole and
absolute discretion, permit the renewal of such evergreen Letter of Credit at
any time to a date not later than five Business Days prior to the Maturity Date.
Such Issuing Lender may, in its sole and absolute discretion, elect not to
permit an evergreen Letter of Credit to be extended or renewed at any time. If
such Issuing Lender so elects, it will promptly give Administrative Agent notice
of such election. Administrative Agent will promptly notify Lenders of the
non-extension or non-renewal of any evergreen Letter of Credit.
(g) The obligation of Borrower to pay to each Issuing Lender the
amount of any payment made by such Issuing Lender under any Letter of Credit
shall be absolute, unconditional, and irrevocable. Without limiting the
foregoing, Borrower's obligation shall not be affected by any of the following
circumstances:
(i) Any lack of validity or enforceability of such Letter of
Credit, this Agreement, or any other agreement or instrument relating
thereto;
(ii) Any amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure
from such Letter of Credit, this Agreement or any other agreement or
instrument relating hereto or thereto;
(iii) The existence of any claim, setoff, defense or other
rights which Borrower may have at any time against such Issuing Lender,
Administrative Agent or any Lender, any beneficiary of such Letter of
Credit (or any persons or entities for whom any such beneficiary may be
acting) or
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any other Person, whether in connection with such Letter of Credit,
this Agreement or any other agreement or instrument relating thereto,
or any unrelated transactions;
(iv) Any demand, statement or any other document presented
under such Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid
or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or
inaccurate in any respect whatsoever so long as any such document
appeared to comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit;
(v) Any payment by such Issuing Lender in good faith under
such Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or any
accompanying document which does not strictly comply with the terms of
such Letter of Credit, or any payment made by such Issuing Lender under
such Letter of Credit to any Person purporting to be a trustee in
bankruptcy, debtor-in-possession, assignee for the benefit of
creditors, liquidation, receiver or other representative of or
successor to any beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of
Credit, including any arising in connection with any proceeding under
any Debtor Relief Laws;
(vi) Any error in the transmission of any message relating to
such Letter of Credit not caused by such Issuing Lender, or any delay
or interruption in any such message;
(vii) Any error, neglect or default of any correspondent of
such Issuing Lender in connection with such Letter of Credit;
(viii) Any consequence arising from acts of God, wars,
insurrections, civil unrest, disturbances, labor disputes, emergency
conditions or other causes beyond the control of such Issuing Lender;
(ix) So long as such Issuing Lender in good faith determines
that the document appears to comply with the terms of such Letter of
Credit, the form, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any contract
or document referred to in any document submitted to such Issuing
Lender in connection with such Letter of Credit; and
(x) Any other circumstances whatsoever where such Issuing
Lender has acted in good faith.
In addition, Borrower will promptly examine a copy of each Letter of
Credit and amendments thereto delivered to it and, in the event of any claim of
noncompliance with Borrower's instructions or other irregularity, Borrower will
immediately notify the applicable Issuing Lender in writing. Borrower shall be
conclusively deemed to have waived any such claim against such Issuing Lender
and its correspondents unless such notice is given as aforesaid.
(h) Each Lender and Borrower agree that, in paying any drawing
under a Letter of Credit, no Issuing Lender shall have any responsibility to
obtain any document (other than any sight draft, certificates and documents
expressly required by the Letter of Credit) or to ascertain or inquire as to the
validity or accuracy of any such document or the authority of the Person
executing or delivering any such document. No Issuing Lender, Administrative
Agent-Related Person or any of the respective correspondents, participants or
assignees of any Issuing Lender shall be liable to any Lender for any action
taken or omitted in connection herewith at the request or with the approval of
Lenders or Required Lenders, as applicable, any action taken or omitted in the
absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct or the due execution,
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effectiveness, validity or enforceability of any document or instrument related
to any Letter of Credit. Borrower hereby assumes all risks of the acts or
omissions of any beneficiary or transferee relative to any Issuing Lender, any
Lender or any Administrative Agent-Related Person with respect to its use of any
Letter of Credit; provided, however, that this assumption is not intended to,
and shall not, preclude Borrower's pursuing such rights and remedies as it may
have against the beneficiary or transferee at law or under any other agreement.
No Issuing Lender, Administrative Agent-Related Person or any of the respective
correspondents, participants or assignees of any Issuing Lender shall be liable
or responsible for any of the matters described in subsection (g) above in the
absence of such Person's gross negligence or willful misconduct. In furtherance
and not in limitation of the foregoing, any Issuing Lender may accept documents
that appear on their face to be in order, without responsibility for further
investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, and such
Issuing Lender shall not be responsible for the validity or sufficiency of any
instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign a
Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in
whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason.
(i) Unless otherwise expressly agreed by the applicable Issuing
Lender and Borrower when a Letter of Credit is issued and subject to applicable
Laws, performance under Letters of Credit by each Issuing Lender, its
correspondents, and beneficiaries will be governed by the rules of the
International Standby Practices 1998 or such later revision as may be published
by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, subject to applicable
Laws.
(j) Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent on each Applicable
Payment Date in arrears, for the account of each Lender in accordance with its
Pro Rata Share, a Letter of Credit fee equal to the Applicable Amount times the
actual daily maximum amount available to be drawn under each Letter of Credit
since the later of the Closing Date and the previous Applicable Payment Date.
Borrower shall pay directly to each Issuing Lender of an Existing Letter of
Credit any fees and expenses payable in respect of such Existing Letter of
Credit for any period prior to the Closing Date. If there is any change in the
Applicable Amount during any quarter, the actual daily amount shall be computed
and multiplied by the Applicable Amount separately for each period during such
quarter that such Applicable Amount was in effect.
(k) Borrower shall pay directly to each Issuing Lender, for its
sole account, a fronting fee for each Letter of Credit in such amount and at
such times as may be set forth in a separate letter agreement between Borrower
and such Issuing Lender. In addition, Borrower shall pay directly to each
Issuing Lender, upon demand, for its sole account, its customary documentary and
processing charges in accordance with its standard schedule, as from time to
time in effect, for any Letter of Credit Action or other occurrence relating to
a Letter of Credit for which such charges are customarily made. Such fees and
charges are nonrefundable.
(l) Each Issuing Lender shall deliver to Administrative Agent, not
later than the 20th day after each calendar quarter ending after the Closing
Date, a written report, in form reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent,
setting forth the Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Lender and
outstanding as of the last day of such calendar quarter, any Letter of Credit
Actions effected during such calendar quarter, and any draws made under such
Letters of Credit during such calendar quarter.
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2.04 Swing Line Loans.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, Swing Line Lender agrees to make Swing Line Loans in Dollars until,
but not including the Maturity Date in such amounts as Borrower may from time to
time request; provided, however, that (i) the aggregate principal amount of all
Swing Line Loans shall not exceed the Swing Line Sublimit at any time, (ii) the
Outstanding Obligations of each Lender (excluding Swing Line Lender's Swing Line
Loans) shall not exceed such Lender's Commitment at any time and (iii) the
Outstanding Obligations of all Lenders shall not exceed the combined Commitments
at any time. This is a revolving credit and, subject to the foregoing and the
other terms and conditions hereof, Borrower may borrow, prepay and reborrow
Swing Line Loans as set forth herein without premium or penalty. Each Swing Line
Loan shall be a Base Rate Loan.
(b) Unless notified to the contrary by Swing Line Lender, Borrower
may irrevocably request a Swing Line Loan in the Minimum Amount therefor upon
Requisite Notice to Swing Line Lender not later than the Requisite Time
therefor. Each such request for a Swing Line Loan shall constitute a
representation and warranty by Borrower that the conditions set forth in
Sections 4.02(a) and (b) are satisfied. Promptly after receipt of such request,
Swing Line Lender shall obtain telephonic verification from Administrative Agent
that such Swing Line Loan is permitted hereunder. Upon receiving such
verification, Swing Line Lender shall make such Swing Line Loan available to
Borrower. Upon the making of each Swing Line Loan, each Lender shall be deemed
to have purchased from Swing Line Lender a risk participation therein in an
amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata Share times the amount of the Swing Line
Loan.
(c) Swing Line Lender shall be responsible for invoicing Borrower
(or notifying Administrative Agent to so invoice Borrower) for interest on the
Swing Line Loans. Unless and until any Swing Line Loan is converted into another
type of Loan or a funding by Lenders of their participation therein, the
interest payable on Swing Line Loans is solely for the account of Swing Line
Lender.
(d) Borrower shall repay each Swing Line Loan not later than the
Requisite Time for payments hereunder on the earliest of (i) demand made by
Swing Line Lender (with a copy to Administrative Agent) and (ii) the Maturity
Date. Payments shall be made to Administrative Agent for the account of Swing
Line Lender. If the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.02 can be
satisfied, Borrower may request a Borrowing of Loans to repay Swing Line Lender
pursuant to Section 2.02.
(e) If Swing Line Lender does not timely receive (by payment or a
Borrowing) any payment of principal of any Swing Line Loan, Swing Line Lender
shall notify Administrative Agent of such fact and the unpaid amount.
Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of its Pro Rata Share of
such unpaid amount by Requisite Notice, and each Lender shall make its Pro Rata
Share of such unpaid amount available to Administrative Agent at Administrative
Agent's Office not later than the Requisite Time. The obligation of each Lender
to make such payment shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be
affected by the occurrence of any Event of Default or any other event. If the
conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.02 can be satisfied (except for the
giving of a Request for Extension of Credit) on any date Borrower is obligated
to but fails to, repay Swing Line Lender, the funding by Lenders pursuant to
this subsection (e) shall be deemed to be a Borrowing of Base Rate Loans
(without regard to the Minimum Amount therefor). If the conditions precedent set
forth in Section 4.02 cannot be satisfied on such date, each Lender's payment
shall be deemed to be a funding of such Lender's participation in such Swing
Line Loan, and each Lender making such funding shall thereupon acquire a pro
rata participation, to the extent of its payment, in the claim of Swing Line
Lender against Borrower in respect of such payment and shall share, in
accordance with that pro rata participation, in any payment made by Borrower
with respect to such claim. Any amounts made
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available by a Lender under its participation shall not relieve or otherwise
impair the obligation of Borrower to repay Swing Line Lender for any amount of
Swing Line Loans, together with interest as provided herein, and such amounts
made available shall be payable by Borrower upon demand of Administrative Agent,
and shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Default Rate.
2.05 Prepayments.
(a) Upon Requisite Notice to Administrative Agent not later than
the Requisite Time therefor, Borrower may at any time and from time to time
voluntarily prepay Loans in part in the Minimum Amount therefor or in full
without premium or penalty. Administrative Agent will promptly notify each
Lender thereof and of such Lender's Pro Rata Share of such prepayment. Any
prepayment of a Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be accompanied by all accrued
interest thereon, together with the costs set forth in Section 3.05.
(b) Upon Requisite Notice to Swing Line Lender (with a copy to
Administrative Agent) not later than the Requisite Time therefor, Borrower may
at any time and from time to time voluntarily prepay Swing Line Loans in part in
the Minimum Amount or in full without premium or penalty.
(c) If for any reason the amount of the Outstanding Obligations
exceeds the combined Commitments from time to time in effect, Borrower shall
immediately prepay Loans and/or deposit cash in a Letter of Credit Cash
Collateral Account in an aggregate amount equal to such excess.
2.06 Reduction or Termination of Commitments. Upon Requisite Notice to
Administrative Agent not later than the Requisite Time therefor, Borrower may at
any time and from time to time, without premium or penalty, permanently and
irrevocably reduce the Commitments in a Minimum Amount therefor to an amount not
less than the Outstanding Obligations at such time or terminate the Commitments.
Any such reduction or termination shall be accompanied by payment of all accrued
and unpaid facility fees with respect to the portion of the Commitments being
reduced or terminated. Administrative Agent shall promptly notify Lenders of any
such request for reduction or termination of the Commitments. Each Lender's
Commitment shall be reduced by an amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata Share
times the amount of such reduction.
2.07 Principal and Interest.
(a) Except as otherwise provided hereunder, if not sooner paid,
Borrower hereby promises to pay the outstanding principal amount of each Loan on
the Maturity Date.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) below, and unless otherwise
specified herein, Borrower hereby promises to pay interest on the unpaid
principal amount of each Loan (before and after default, before and after
maturity, before and after judgment and before and after the commencement of any
proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws) from the date borrowed until paid in
full (whether by acceleration or otherwise) on each Applicable Payment Date at a
rate per annum equal to the interest rate determined in accordance with the
definition of such type of Loan, plus, to the extent applicable in each case,
the Applicable Amount for such type of Loan.
(c) Beginning on the date that an Event of Default occurs under
Sections 8.01 or 8.02 and continuing until the date such Event of Default no
longer exists, Borrower hereby promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal
amount of each Loan (before or after judgment and before and after the
commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws) at a rate per annum
equal to the Default
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Rate. In addition, if any amount payable by Borrower under any Loan Document is
not paid when due (without regard to any applicable grace periods), Borrower
hereby promises to pay interest (after as well as before entry of judgment
thereon to the extent permitted by law) on such amount at a fluctuating interest
rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable Law. Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts
(including interest on past due interest) shall be payable upon demand.
On any Business Day, Borrower may call Administrative Agent and
request information as to the then current Eurodollar Base Rate or Base Rate,
and Administrative Agent shall provide such information.
2.08 Fees.
(a) Facility Fee. Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent for
the account of each Lender pro rata according to its Pro Rata Share a facility
fee equal to the Applicable Amount times the actual daily amount of its
Commitment, regardless of usage. The facility fee shall accrue at all times from
the Closing Date until the Maturity Date and shall be payable quarterly in
arrears on each Applicable Payment Date. If there is any change in the
Applicable Amount during any quarter, the actual daily amount shall be computed
and multiplied by the Applicable Amount separately for each period during such
quarter that such Applicable Amount was in effect. The facility fee shall accrue
at all times, including at any time during which one or more conditions in
Section 4 are not met.
(b) Utilization Fee. Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent
for the account of each Lender pro rata according to its Pro Rata Share, a
utilization fee, equal to the Applicable Amount times the outstanding principal
amount of Loans (including Letter of Credit Usage for this purpose), for each
day that the sum of (i) the Outstanding Obligations on such day plus (ii) the
aggregate outstanding principal amount of "Loans," as such term is defined in
the 364-Day Agreement, on such day exceeds 33% of the sum of (x) the combined
Commitments on such day plus (y) the combined "Commitments," as such term is
defined in the 364-Day Agreement, on such day. The utilization fee shall be
payable quarterly in arrears on each Applicable Payment Date. The utilization
fee shall accrue at all applicable times, including at any time during which one
or more conditions in Section 4 are not met.
(c) Agency Fee. Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent an
agency fee in such amounts and at such times as set forth in a separate letter
agreement between Borrower and Administrative Agent. The agency fee is for the
services to be performed by Administrative Agent in acting as Administrative
Agent and is fully earned on the date paid. The agency fee paid to
Administrative Agent is solely for its own account and is nonrefundable.
(d) Arrangement Fee. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay to
each Lead Arranger an arrangement fee in the amount set forth in a separate
letter agreement among Borrower, each Lead Arranger, Bank of America and The
Chase Manhattan Bank. Such arrangement fee is for the services of each Arranger
in arranging the credit facilities under this Agreement and the 364-Day
Agreement and is fully earned on the date paid. The arrangement fee paid to each
Lead Arranger is solely for its own account and is nonrefundable.
(e) Lenders' Upfront Fee. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay
to Administrative Agent, for the respective accounts of Lenders pro rata
according to their respective Pro Rata Shares, an upfront fee in an amount set
forth in a separate letter agreement among Borrower, each Lead Arranger, Bank of
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and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Such upfront fees are for the credit facilities
committed by Lenders under this Agreement and are fully earned on the date paid.
The upfront fees paid to Lenders are solely for their own account and are
nonrefundable.
2.09 Computation of Interest and Fees. Computation of interest on Base
Rate Loans when the Base Rate is determined by Bank of America's "prime rate"
shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may
be, and the actual number of days elapsed. Computation of all other types of
interest and all fees shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days and
the actual number of days elapsed. Interest shall accrue on each Loan for the
day on which the Loan is made, and shall not accrue on a Loan, or any portion
thereof, for the day on which the Loan or such portion is paid, provided that
any Loan that is repaid on the same day on which it is made shall bear interest
for one day.
2.10 Making Payments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, all payments by Borrower
or any Lender hereunder shall be made to Administrative Agent at Administrative
Agent's Office not later than the Requisite Time for such type of payment. All
payments received after such Requisite Time shall be deemed received on the next
succeeding Business Day for purposes of the calculation of interest and fees,
but not for purposes of determining whether a Default has occurred. All payments
of principal and interest shall be made in immediately available funds in
Dollars. All payments by Borrower shall be made without condition or deduction
for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff.
(b) Upon satisfaction of any applicable terms and conditions set
forth herein, Administrative Agent shall promptly make any amounts received in
accordance with Section 2.10(a) available in like funds received as follows: (i)
if payable to Borrower, by crediting a deposit account designated from time to
time by Borrower to Administrative Agent by Requisite Notice, and (ii) if
payable to any Lender, by wire transfer to such Lender at its Lending Office. If
such conditions are not so satisfied, Administrative Agent shall return any
funds it is holding to the Lenders making such funds available, without
interest.
(c) Subject to the definition of "Interest Period," if any payment
to be made by Borrower shall come due on a day other than a Business Day,
payment shall instead be considered due on the next succeeding Business Day, and
such extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest and fees.
(d) Unless Borrower or any Lender has notified Administrative
Agent, prior to the Requisite Time any payment to be made by it is due, that it
does not intend to remit such payment, Administrative Agent may, in its sole and
absolute discretion, assume that Borrower or such Lender, as the case may be,
has timely remitted such payment and may, in its sole and absolute discretion
and in reliance thereon, make such payment available to the Person entitled
thereto. If such payment was not in fact remitted to Administrative Agent in
immediately available funds, then:
(i) If Borrower failed to make such payment, each Lender shall
forthwith on demand repay to Administrative Agent the amount of such
assumed payment made available to such Lender, together with interest
thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such amount
was made available by Administrative Agent to such Lender to the date
such amount is repaid to Administrative Agent at the Federal Funds
Rate; and
(ii) If any Lender failed to make such payment, Administrative
Agent shall be entitled to recover such corresponding amount on demand
from such Lender. If such Lender does not pay
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such corresponding amount upon Administrative Agent's demand therefor,
Administrative Agent promptly shall notify Borrower, and Borrower shall
pay such corresponding amount to Administrative Agent. Administrative
Agent also shall be entitled to recover interest on such corresponding
amount in respect of each day from the date such corresponding amount
was made available by Administrative Agent to Borrower to the date such
corresponding amount is recovered by Administrative Agent, (A) from
such Lender at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate, and
(B) from Borrower, at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate
applicable to such Borrowing. Nothing herein shall be deemed to relieve
any Lender from its obligation to fulfill its Commitment or to
prejudice any rights which Administrative Agent or Borrower may have
against any Lender as a result of any default by such Lender hereunder.
(e) If Administrative Agent or any Lender is required at any time
to return to Borrower, or to a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or any
official under any proceeding under Debtor Relief Laws, any portion of a payment
made by Borrower, each Lender shall, on demand of Administrative Agent, return
its share of the amount to be returned, plus interest thereon from the date of
such demand to the date such payment is made at a rate per annum equal to the
Federal Funds Rate.
2.11 Funding Sources. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
obligate any Lender to obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or
manner or to constitute a representation by any Lender that it has obtained or
will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.
SECTION 3.
TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY
3.01 Taxes.
(a) Any and all payments by Borrower to or for the account of
Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document shall be made free
and clear of and without deduction for any and all present or future taxes,
duties, levies, imposts, deductions, assessments, fees, withholdings or similar
charges, and all liabilities with respect thereto, excluding, in the case of
Administrative Agent and each Lender, taxes imposed on or measured by its net
income, and franchise taxes imposed on it, by the jurisdiction (or any political
subdivision thereof) under the Laws of which Administrative Agent or such
Lender, as the case may be, is organized or maintains a Lending Office (all such
non-excluded taxes, duties, levies, imposts, deductions, assessments, fees,
withholdings or similar charges, and liabilities being hereinafter referred to
as "Taxes"). If Borrower shall be required by any Laws to deduct any Taxes from
or in respect of any sum payable under any Loan Document to Administrative Agent
or any Lender, (i) the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after
making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional
sums payable under this Section), Administrative Agent and such Lender receive
an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been
made, (ii) Borrower shall make such deductions, (iii) Borrower shall pay the
full amount deducted to the relevant taxation authority or other authority in
accordance with applicable Laws, and (iv) within 30 days after the date of such
payment, Borrower shall furnish to Administrative Agent (who shall forward the
same to such Lender) the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing
payment thereof.
(b) In addition, Borrower agrees to pay any and all present or
future stamp, court or documentary taxes and any other excise or property taxes
or charges or similar levies which arise from any payment made
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under any Loan Document or from the execution, delivery, performance,
enforcement or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document
(hereinafter referred to as "Other Taxes").
(c) If Borrower shall be required to deduct or pay any Taxes or
Other Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable under any Loan Document to
Administrative Agent or any Lender, Borrower shall also pay to Administrative
Agent or such Lender such additional amount that Administrative Agent or such
Lender specifies as necessary to preserve the after-tax yield (after factoring
in all taxes, including taxes imposed on or measured by net income) that
Administrative Agent or such Lender would have received if such Taxes or Other
Taxes had not been imposed.
(d) Borrower agrees to indemnify Administrative Agent and each
Lender for the full amount of Taxes and Other Taxes (including any Taxes or
Other Taxes imposed or asserted by any jurisdiction on amounts payable under
this Section) paid by Administrative Agent and such Lender, amounts payable
under Section 3.01(c) and any liability (including penalties, interest and
expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Section 3.01, all obligations of Borrower to any Lender under this Section 3.01
shall be subject to, and conditioned upon such Lender's compliance with its
obligations, if any, under, Section 10.20.
3.02 Illegality. If any Lender determines that any Laws have made it
unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful,
for such Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain or fund
Eurodollar Rate Loans, or materially restricts the authority of such Lender to
purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in the applicable offshore
interbank market, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon the
Eurodollar Rate, then, on notice thereof by such Lender to Borrower through
Administrative Agent, the obligation of such Lender to make Eurodollar Rate
Loans shall be suspended until such Lender notifies Administrative Agent and
Borrower that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer
exist. Upon receipt of such notice, Borrower shall, upon demand from such Lender
(with a copy to Administrative Agent), prepay or Convert all Eurodollar Rate
Loans of such Lender, either on the last day of the Interest Period thereof, if
such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar Rate Loans to such
day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such
Eurodollar Rate Loans. Each Lender agrees to designate a different Lending
Office if such designation will avoid the need for such notice and will not, in
the good faith judgment of such Lender, otherwise be materially disadvantageous
to such Lender.
3.03 Inability to Determine Eurodollar Rates. If, in connection with
any Request for Extension of Credit involving any Eurodollar Rate Loan, (a)
Administrative Agent determines that (i) deposits in Dollars are not being
offered to banks in the applicable offshore dollar market for the applicable
amount and Interest Period of the requested Eurodollar Rate Loan or (ii)
adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining the underlying
interest rate for such Eurodollar Rate Loan, or (b) Required Lenders determine
that such underlying interest rate does not adequately and fairly reflect the
cost to Lenders of funding such Eurodollar Rate Loan, Administrative Agent will
promptly notify Borrower and all Lenders. Thereafter, the obligation of Lenders
to make or maintain such Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be suspended until
Administrative Agent revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, Borrower
may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of Eurodollar Rate Loans or,
failing that, be deemed to have converted such request into a request for a
Borrowing of Base Rate Loans in the amount specified therein.
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3.04 Increased Cost and Reduced Return; Capital Adequacy.
(a) If any Lender determines that any Laws or changes therein
effective after the date hereof:
(i) Subject such Lender to any tax, duty, or other charge with
respect to any Eurodollar Rate Loans or its obligation to make
Eurodollar Rate Loans, or change the basis on which taxes are imposed
on any amounts payable to such Lender under this Agreement in respect
of any Eurodollar Rate Loans;
(ii) Impose or modify any reserve, special deposit, or similar
requirement (other than the reserve requirement utilized in the
determination of the Eurodollar Rate) relating to any extensions of
credit or other assets of, or any deposits with or other liabilities or
commitments of, such Lender (including its Commitment); or
(iii) Impose on such Lender or on the offshore interbank
market any other condition affecting this Agreement or any of such
extensions of credit or liabilities or commitments;
and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to such Lender of
making, Converting into, Continuing, or maintaining any Eurodollar Rate Loans or
to reduce any sum received or receivable by such Lender under this Agreement
with respect to any Eurodollar Rate Loans, then from time to time upon demand of
Lender (with a copy of such demand to Administrative Agent), Borrower shall pay
to such Lender such additional amounts as will compensate such Lender for such
increased cost or reduction.
(b) If any Lender determines that any change in or the
interpretation of any Laws effective after the date hereof have the effect of
reducing the rate of return on the capital of such Lender or compliance by such
Lender (or its Lending Office) or any corporation controlling such Lender as a
consequence of such Lender's obligations hereunder (taking into consideration
its policies with respect to capital adequacy and such Lender's desired return
on capital), then from time to time upon demand of such Lender (with a copy to
Administrative Agent), Borrower shall pay to such Lender such additional amounts
as will compensate such Lender for such reduction.
3.05 Breakfunding Costs. Subject to Section 3.06(a), upon demand of any
Lender (with a copy to Administrative Agent) from time to time, Borrower shall
promptly compensate such Lender for and hold such Lender harmless from any
actual loss, cost or expense incurred by it as a result of:
(a) Any Continuation, Conversion, payment or prepayment of any
Eurodollar Rate Loan on a day other than the last day of the Interest Period for
such Eurodollar Rate Loan (whether voluntary, mandatory, automatic, by reason of
acceleration or otherwise); or
(b) Any failure by Borrower (for a reason other than the failure
of such Lender to make a Eurodollar Rate Loan) to prepay, borrow, Continue or
Convert any Eurodollar Rate Loan on the date or in the amount notified by
Borrower;
excluding any loss of anticipated profits but including any loss or expense
arising from the liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain
such Loan or from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds
were obtained.
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3.06 Matters Applicable to all Requests for Compensation.
(a) A certificate of Administrative Agent or any Lender claiming
compensation under this Section 3 and setting forth the additional amount or
amounts to be paid to it hereunder shall be conclusive in the absence of clearly
demonstrable error; provided that such certificate (i) sets forth with
reasonable specificity the calculation of the amount to be paid, (ii) states
that Administrative Agent or such Lender, as applicable, is treating
substantially all similarly situated borrowers in a manner that is consistent
with the treatment afforded Borrower hereunder, (iii) is delivered within 90
days of the later of the date of the event giving rise to such compensation and
the date Administrative Agent or such Lender knew or, with the exercise of
reasonable care, should have known of the requirements for such compensation,
and (iv) confirms (in the case of a claim for compensation under Section 3.01 or
Section 3.04) that either a change in the Administrative Agent's Office or
Lending Office, as the case may be, of Administrative Agent or such Lender, as
the case may be, would not have eliminated the request for compensation or that
such change would have been otherwise disadvantageous to Administrative Agent or
such Lender, as the case may be. In determining the amount of such compensation,
Administrative Agent or any Lender may use any reasonable averaging and
attribution methods.
(b) Upon any Lender becoming prohibited from making, maintaining
or funding Eurodollar Rate Loans pursuant to Section 3.02, or upon any Lender
making a claim for compensation under Section 3.01 or Section 3.04, Borrower may
remove and replace such Lender in accordance with Section 10.21.
3.07 Survival. All of Borrower's obligations under this Section 3 shall
survive termination of the Commitments and payment in full of all Obligations.
SECTION 4.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
4.01 Conditions Precedent to Closing Date. This Agreement shall become
effective and the Closing Date shall occur when Administrative Agent has
received all of the agreements, documents, instruments and other items described
in this Section 4.01 and the other conditions precedent set forth in this
Section 4.01 have been satisfied (and on the Closing Date, Administrative Agent
shall deliver written notice to Borrower and Lenders that such conditions
precedent have been satisfied and that the Closing Date has occurred, which
written notice shall be conclusive of such occurrence):
(a) Unless waived by all Lenders, each of the following, each of
which shall be originals or facsimiles (followed promptly by originals) unless
otherwise specified, each properly executed by a Responsible Officer of
Borrower, each dated on, or in the case of third-party certificates recently
before, the Closing Date and each in form and substance satisfactory to
Administrative Agent and its legal counsel:
(i) Executed counterparts of this Agreement, sufficient in
number for distribution to Administrative Agent, Lenders and Borrower;
(ii) Notes executed by Borrower in favor of each Lender
requesting same, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C or
Exhibit F, as the case may be;
(iii) Such certificates of resolutions or other action,
incumbency certificates and/or other certificates of Responsible
Officers of Borrower as Administrative Agent may request to establish
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the identities of and verify the authority and capacity of each
Responsible Officer thereof authorized to act as a Responsible Officer
thereof;
(iv) Such evidence as Administrative Agent may request to
verify that Borrower is duly organized or formed, validly existing, in
good standing and qualified to engage in business in each jurisdiction
in which it is required to be qualified to engage in business,
including certified copies of Borrower's certificate of incorporation
and bylaws, certificates of good standing and/or qualification to
engage in business;
(v) A certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower
certifying (A) that the conditions specified in Sections 4.01(c) and
(d) have been satisfied, (B) that there has been no event or
circumstance since the date of the Audited Financial Statements which
has a Material Adverse Effect, and (C) the current Debt Ratings,
together with a Compliance Certificate as of June 30, 2000 that gives
effect to results of operations for the two fiscal quarter period ended
on such date, the initial Extension of Credit and the repayment of the
Indebtedness to be repaid on the Closing Date;
(vi) An opinion of counsel to Borrower substantially in the
form of Exhibit E; and
(vii) Such other assurances, certificates, documents, consents
or opinions as Administrative Agent or Required Lenders reasonably may
require.
(b) Any fees required to be paid on or before the Closing Date
shall have been paid.
(c) The representations and warranties made by Borrower herein, or
which are contained in any certificate, document or financial or other statement
furnished at any time under or in connection herewith or therewith, shall be
correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date.
(d) No Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be
continuing.
(e) All consents or approvals of, filings with, and other actions
by, any Governmental Authority that are necessary or appropriate for the
execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the Loan Documents shall have
been obtained, made or taken.
(f) Unless waived by Administrative Agent, Borrower shall have
paid all Attorney Costs of Administrative Agent to the extent invoiced prior to
or on the Closing Date.
(g) Administrative Agent shall have received assurances
satisfactory to it that provision has been made for the repayment of all
Indebtedness of Borrower, its Subsidiaries and its Affiliates listed on Schedule
4.01, and for the termination of the commitments under the credit facilities
listed on Schedule 4.01, substantially concurrently with the initial Extension
of Credit.
4.02 Conditions to all Extensions of Credit. In addition to any
applicable conditions precedent set forth elsewhere in this Section 4 or in
Section 2, the obligation of each Lender to honor any Request for Extension of
Credit (other than a Conversion or Continuation) is subject to the following
conditions precedent:
(a) The representations and warranties of Borrower contained in
Sections 5.01, 5.02, and 5.03 of this Agreement shall be correct in all material
respects on and as of the date of such Extension of Credit.
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(b) No Default or Event of Default exists, or would result from
such Extension of Credit or the use thereof.
(c) Administrative Agent shall have timely received a Request for
Extension of Credit by Requisite Notice by the Requisite Time therefor.
(d) Such Extension of Credit shall be permitted by applicable
Laws.
Each Request for Extension of Credit by Borrower shall be deemed to be
a representation and warranty that the conditions specified in Sections 4.02(a)
and (b) have been satisfied on and as of the date of such Extension of Credit.
SECTION 5.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and Lenders
that:
5.01 Existence and Qualification; Power; Compliance with Laws. Each of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) is a corporation, partnership or
limited liability company duly organized or formed, validly existing and in good
standing under the Laws of the state of its organization, (b) has the power and
authority and the legal right to own, lease and operate its properties and to
conduct its business, (c) is duly qualified and in good standing under the Laws
of each jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of its properties
or the conduct of its business requires such qualification, except to the extent
that the failure to be so qualified and in good standing does not have a
Material Adverse Effect, and (d) is in compliance with all Laws, except to the
extent that noncompliance does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.02 Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations. Borrower has the
power and authority and the legal right to make, deliver and perform each Loan
Document to which it is a party and to borrow hereunder and has taken all
necessary action to authorize the Extensions of Credit on the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a
party. Except for such consents, authorizations, filings or other acts which
have been duly made or obtained and are in full force and effect, no consent or
authorization of, filing with, or other act by or in respect of any Governmental
Authority is required in connection with the Extensions of Credit hereunder or
with the execution, delivery, performance, validity or enforceability of this
Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents. The Loan Documents have been duly
executed and delivered by Borrower, and constitute legal, valid and binding
obligations of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their
respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or other Laws affecting creditor's rights generally and subject to
general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding
in equity or at law.
5.03 No Legal Bar. The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower
of the Loan Documents to which it is a party do not and will not (a) violate or
conflict with, or result in a breach of, or require any consent under (i)
Borrower's certificate of incorporation or bylaws, (ii) any applicable Laws
which has a Material Adverse Effect, or (iii) any Contractual Obligation,
license or franchise of Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or by
which any of them or any of their property is bound or subject which has a
Material Adverse Effect, (b) constitute a default under any such Contractual
Obligation, license
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or franchise which has a Material Adverse Effect or (c) result in, or require,
the creation or imposition of any Lien on any of the properties of Borrower or
any of its Restricted Subsidiaries which is not permitted hereby.
5.04 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect.
(a) The Audited Financial Statements (i) were prepared in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby,
except as otherwise expressly noted therein, and (ii) fairly present the
financial condition of Borrower and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the date
thereof and their results of operations for the period covered thereby in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby,
except as otherwise expressly noted therein.
(b) Since the date of the Audited Financial Statements and to the
Closing Date, there has been no event or circumstance which has a Material
Adverse Effect.
5.05 Litigation. No litigation, investigation or proceeding of or
before an arbitrator or Governmental Authority is pending or, to the best
knowledge of Borrower, threatened by or against Borrower or any of its
Restricted Subsidiaries or against any of their properties or revenues that is
reasonably likely to be determined adversely, and, if so adversely determined,
has a Material Adverse Effect.
5.06 No Default. Neither Borrower nor any of its Restricted
Subsidiaries is in default under or with respect to any Contractual Obligation,
license or franchise which has a Material Adverse Effect, and no Default or
Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or will result from the
execution and delivery of this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or
the making of the Extensions of Credit hereunder.
5.07 Authorizations. Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries possess
all licenses, permits, franchises, consents, approvals, and other authorities
required to be issued by Governmental Authorities that are necessary or required
in the conduct of their businesses, all of which are valid, binding,
enforceable, and subsisting without any defaults thereunder, other than any
failures to possess or defaults that do not have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.08 Taxes. Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries have filed all tax
returns which are required to be filed, and have paid, or made provision for the
payment of, all taxes with respect to the periods, property or transactions
covered by said returns, or pursuant to any assessment received by Borrower or
its affected Restricted Subsidiaries, except such taxes, if any, as are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and as to which adequate
reserves have been established and maintained in accordance with GAAP, and,
except for the failure to file tax returns and/or to pay taxes which failures do
not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.09 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act; Public Utility Holding
Company Act.
(a) Borrower is not engaged or will engage, principally or as one
of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose
of "purchasing" or "carrying" "margin stock" within the respective meanings of
each of the quoted terms under Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System as now and from time to time hereafter in effect. No part
of the proceeds of any Extensions of Credit hereunder will be used for
"purchasing" or "carrying" "margin stock" as so defined in a manner which
violates, or which would be inconsistent with, the provisions of Regulations T,
U, or X of such Board of Governors.
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(b) Neither Borrower nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (i) is
a "holding company," or a "subsidiary company" of a "holding company," or an
"affiliate" of a "holding company" or of a "subsidiary company" of a "holding
company," within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935,
or (ii) is or is required to be registered as an "investment company" under the
Investment Company Act of 1940.
5.10 ERISA Compliance.
(a) Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the
applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other federal or state Laws. Each
Plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a
favorable determination letter from the IRS or an application for such a letter
is currently being processed by the IRS (or will be filed before the end of any
applicable remedial amendment period under Section 401(b) of the Code) with
respect thereto and, to the best knowledge of Borrower, nothing has occurred
which would prevent, or cause the loss of, such qualification. Borrower and each
ERISA Affiliate have made all required contributions to each Plan subject to
Section 412 of the Code, and no application for a funding waiver or an extension
of any amortization period pursuant to Section 412 of the Code has been made
with respect to any Plan.
(b) There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of Borrower,
threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority,
with respect to any Plan that has a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no
non-exempt prohibited transaction (within the meaning of Section 401 of ERISA or
violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules of ERISA with respect to any
Plan that has a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) (i) No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to
occur which has a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) no Plan has any Unfunded Pension
Liability; (iii) neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred, or
reasonably expects to incur, any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect
to any Plan (other than premiums due and not delinquent under Section 4007 of
ERISA); (iv) neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred, or
reasonably expects to incur, any liability (and no event has occurred which,
with the giving of notice under Section 4219 of ERISA, would result in such
liability) under Sections 4201 or 4243 of ERISA with respect to a Multiemployer
Plan; and (v) neither Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a
transaction that could be subject to Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA.
5.11 Assets; Liens. Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries own, or
possess the right to use, all properties and assets, including without
limitation, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, patents, patent rights,
franchises, licenses and other intangible assets, that are used in the conduct
of their respective businesses as now operated, and none of such properties and
assets, to the best knowledge of Borrower, conflicts with the valid ownership or
other right of use of any other Person to the extent that such failure to own or
possess or conflict has a Material Adverse Effect. None of such properties or
assets is subject to any Lien, except as permitted in Section 7.01.
5.12 Environmental Compliance. Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries
are in compliance with Environmental Laws except to the extent that
noncompliance does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.13 Use of Proceeds. Borrower will use the proceeds of Extensions of
Credit to refinance existing Indebtedness of Borrower and its Restricted
Subsidiaries or Affiliates and for working capital, capital expenditures,
commercial paper backup and other lawful corporate purposes.
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5.14 Disclosure. No statement, information, report, representation, or
warranty made by Borrower in any Loan Document or furnished to Administrative
Agent or any Lender in connection with any Loan Document contains any untrue
statement of a material fact.
SECTION 6.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
So long as any Obligation remains unpaid or unperformed, or any portion
of the Commitments remains outstanding, Borrower shall, and shall (except in the
case of Borrower's reporting covenants), cause each Restricted Subsidiary to:
6.01 Financial Statements. Deliver to Administrative Agent and Lenders,
in form and detail satisfactory to Administrative Agent:
(a) As soon as available, but in any event within 105 days after
the end of each fiscal year of Borrower, a consolidated balance sheet of
Borrower and its consolidated Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal year,
and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows for such fiscal
year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the
previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail, audited and accompanied by a
report and opinion of independent certified public accountants of nationally
recognized standing reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent, which report
and opinion shall not be subject to any qualifications or exceptions as to the
scope of the audit nor to any qualifications or exceptions not reasonably
acceptable to Administrative Agent; and
(b) As soon as available, but in any event within 60 days after
the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of
Borrower, a consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its consolidated
Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal quarter, and the related consolidated
statements of income and cash flows for such fiscal quarter and for the portion
of Borrower's fiscal year then ended, setting forth in each case in comparative
form the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter of the previous fiscal
year and the corresponding portion of the previous fiscal year, all in
reasonable detail and certified by a Responsible Officer of Borrower as fairly
presenting the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
Borrower and its consolidated Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, subject only
to pro forma adjustments and normal year-end audit adjustments.
6.02 Certificates, Notices and Other Information. Deliver to
Administrative Agent in form and detail satisfactory to Administrative Agent,
with sufficient copies for each Lender:
(a) No later than the date required for the delivery of the
financial statements referred to in Sections 6.01(a) and (b) a duly completed
Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of Borrower, which
Compliance Certificate shall set forth the necessary adjustments to exclude the
Indebtedness and EBITDA attributed to Unrestricted Subsidiaries from the
calculations set forth therein and shall give pro forma effect (in accordance
with Section 1.07) to Material Acquisitions and Material Dispositions in
accordance with Section 1.07;
(b) Promptly after the same are available, copies of all annual,
regular, periodic and special reports and registration statements which Borrower
may file or be required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
under Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and not
otherwise required to be delivered to Administrative Agent pursuant hereto;
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(c) Promptly after Borrower obtaining knowledge of the occurrence
thereof, notice of any Default or Event of Default specifying the nature thereof
and what action Borrower has taken, is taking or proposes to take with respect
thereto;
(d) Promptly after Borrower obtaining knowledge of the
commencement thereof, notice of any litigation, investigation or proceeding
affecting Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries where the amount
involved exceeds the Threshold Amount, or in which injunctive relief or similar
relief is sought, which relief, if granted, has a Material Adverse Effect;
(e) Promptly after Borrower obtaining knowledge of the occurrence
thereof, notice of any ERISA Event;
(f) Promptly after Borrower obtaining knowledge of the
announcement thereof, notice of any announcement by Moody's or S&P of any change
in a Debt Rating; and
(g) Promptly after such request, such other data and information
as from time to time may be reasonably requested by Administrative Agent or any
Lender through Administrative Agent.
6.03 Payment of Taxes. Pay and discharge when due all taxes,
assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed on it or on its income or
profits or any of its property, except for any such tax, assessment, charge or
levy which is being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, if
adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on its books in accordance
with GAAP, and except, for such payments which, if not paid, do not in the
aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
6.04 Preservation of Existence. Preserve and maintain its existence,
licenses, permits, rights, franchises and privileges necessary or desirable in
the normal conduct of its business, except where failure to do so does not have
a Material Adverse Effect, and except that nothing in this Section 6.04 shall
prohibit any transaction permitted by Section 7.03.
6.05 Maintenance of Properties. Maintain, preserve and protect all of
its material properties and equipment necessary in the operation of its business
in good order and condition, subject to wear and tear in the ordinary course of
business, except to the extent that the failure to do so does not have a
Material Adverse Effect.
6.06 Maintenance of Insurance. Maintain liability and casualty
insurance with financially sound and reputable insurance companies not
Affiliates of Borrower in such amounts with such deductibles and against such
risks as is customary for similarly situated businesses, except to the extent
Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary maintains reasonable self-insurance with
respect to such risks.
6.07 Compliance With Laws.
(a) Comply with the requirements of all applicable Laws and orders
of any Governmental Authority, noncompliance with which has a Material Adverse
Effect.
(b) Conduct its operations and keep and maintain its property in
compliance with all Environmental Laws, noncompliance with which has a Material
Adverse Effect.
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6.08 Inspection Rights. At any time during regular business hours, upon
reasonable notice, and as often as reasonably requested, but subject to Section
10.17, permit Administrative Agent or any Lender, or any employee, agent or
representative thereof, to examine (and during the existence of an Event of
Default, make copies and abstracts from) the records and books of account of
Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and to visit and inspect their
properties and to discuss their affairs, finances and accounts with any of their
officers and key employees.
6.09 Keeping of Records and Books of Account. Keep adequate records and
books of account reflecting all material financial transactions in conformity
with GAAP, consistently applied, and in material conformity with all applicable
requirements of any Governmental Authority having regulatory jurisdiction over
Borrower or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary.
6.10 Compliance with ERISA. Cause, and cause each of its ERISA
Affiliates to (a) maintain each Plan in compliance in all material respects with
the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other federal or state law; (b)
cause each Plan which is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code to maintain
such qualification; and (c) make all required contributions to any Plan subject
to Section 412 of the Code; provided that this Section 6.10 shall not prohibit
Borrower and its ERISA Affiliates from terminating any Plan to the extent
permitted by ERISA, the Code, and other applicable law or if such termination
does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
6.11 Compliance With Agreements. Promptly and fully comply with all
Contractual Obligations to which any one or more of them is a party, except for
any such Contractual Obligations (a) then being contested or intended to be
timely contested by any of them in good faith by appropriate proceedings, or (b)
the failure to comply with which does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
6.12 Use of Proceeds. Use the proceeds of Extensions of Credit as
represented herein.
6.13 Designation of Unrestricted Companies. So long as no Default or
Event of Default exists or arises as a result thereof, Borrower may from time to
time designate a Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary or
designate an Unrestricted Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that
Borrower shall (a) provide Administrative Agent written notification of such
designation prior to or concurrently therewith, and (b) if such designation is a
Material Acquisition (in the case of the designation of an Unrestricted
Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary) or a Material Disposition (in the case of
the designation of a Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary),
within 10 Business Days after such notification, deliver to Administrative Agent
a certificate, in form reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent,
demonstrating pro-forma compliance (in accordance with Section 1.07) with
Section 7.07 immediately prior to and after giving effect to such designation.
SECTION 7.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
So long as any Obligations remain unpaid or unperformed, or any portion
of the Commitments remains outstanding:
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7.01 Liens. Borrower shall not, nor shall it permit any Restricted
Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, incur, assume or suffer to exist, any
Lien upon any of its property, assets or revenues, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired, except:
(a) Liens pursuant to any Loan Document;
(b) Liens (other than those to be discharged in connection with
the repayment of the Indebtedness described on Schedule 4.01) existing on the
date hereof securing Indebtedness which does not exceed $50,000,000 in the
aggregate (which, in the case of any such Lien securing Indebtedness in the
amount of $100,000 or more, is listed on Schedule 7.01), and any renewals or
extensions thereof, provided that such Liens are not extended to cover any other
property, assets or revenues;
(c) Liens for taxes not yet due or which are being contested in
good faith and by appropriate proceedings, if adequate reserves with respect
thereto are maintained on the books of the applicable Person or such Liens are
otherwise permitted under Section 6.03;
(d) Carriers', warehousemen's, mechanics', materialmen's,
repairmen's or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which
are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days or which are being contested
or intended to be timely contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings;
(e) Pledges or deposits in connection with worker's compensation,
unemployment insurance and other social security legislation;
(f) Deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts
(other than for borrowed money), leases, statutory obligations, surety and
appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred
in the ordinary course of business;
(g) Easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar
encumbrances affecting real property which do not in any case materially detract
from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the
ordinary conduct of the business of the applicable Person;
(h) Attachment, judgment or other similar Liens arising in
connection with litigation or other legal proceedings (and not otherwise a
Default hereunder) that are currently being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings or are intended to be timely contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings, if adequate reserves with respect thereto are
maintained on the books of the applicable Person;
(i) Liens in favor of Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary;
(j) Liens on "margin stock" (as defined in Regulation U of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).
(k) Liens on property acquired (by purchase, merger or otherwise)
after the date hereof, existing at the time of acquisition thereof (but not
created in anticipation thereof), or placed thereon (at the time of such
acquisition or within 180 days of such acquisition to secure a portion of the
purchase price thereof), and any renewals or extensions thereof, so long as the
Indebtedness secured thereby is permitted hereby; provided that such Liens do
not and are not extended to cover any other property;
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(l) Liens under Sale-Leaseback Transactions and other Liens, and
any renewals or extensions thereof, so long as the Indebtedness secured thereby
does not exceed $500,000,000 in the aggregate; and
(m) Liens not otherwise permitted hereby which do not secure any
Indebtedness.
7.02 Subsidiary Indebtedness. Borrower shall not permit any of its
Restricted Subsidiaries to create, incur, assume or permit to exist any
Indebtedness, except:
(a) Indebtedness existing on the date hereof, which, for all such
Indebtedness other than any Indebtedness which is less than $1,000,000 on an
individual basis, is set forth on Schedule 7.02, and extensions, renewals and
replacements of such Indebtedness that do not increase the outstanding principal
amount thereof;
(b) Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary to Borrower or any
other Restricted Subsidiary; and
(c) Other Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not
exceeding $750,000,000 at any time.
7.03 Fundamental Changes. (a) Borrower shall not (A) merge or
consolidate with or into any Person or (B) liquidate, wind-up or dissolve itself
or (C) sell, transfer or dispose of all or substantially all of its assets,
provided, nothing in this Section 7.03 shall be construed to prohibit Borrower
from reincorporating in another jurisdiction, changing its form of organization
or merging into, or transferring all or substantially all of its assets to,
another Person so long as
(i) either (x) Borrower shall be the surviving entity
with substantially the same assets immediately following the
reincorporation or reorganization or (y) the surviving entity
or transferee (the "Successor Corporation") shall, immediately
following the merger or transfer, as the case may be, (A) have
substantially all of the assets of Borrower immediately
preceding the merger or transfer, as the case may be, (B) have
duly assumed all of Borrower's obligations hereunder and under
the other Loan Documents in form and substance satisfactory to
Administrative Agent (and, if requested by Administrative
Agent, the Successor Corporation shall have delivered an
opinion of counsel as to the assumption of such obligations)
and (C) either (I) have then-effective ratings (or implied
ratings) published by Moody's or S&P applicable to such
Successor Corporation's senior, unsecured, non-credit-
enhanced, long term indebtedness for borrowed money, which
ratings shall be either Baa3 or higher (if assigned by
Moody's) or BBB- or higher (if assigned by S&P) or (II) be
acceptable to Required Lenders; and
(ii) immediately after giving effect to such
transaction no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred
and be continuing.
(b) Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a
whole, shall continue to maintain cable and other communications
businesses as its primary lines of business.
7.04 ERISA. Borrower shall not, nor shall it permit any Restricted
Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, at any time engage in a transaction which
could be subject to Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA,
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or permit any Plan to (a) engage in any non-exempt "prohibited transaction" (as
defined in Section 4975 of the Code); (b) fail to comply with ERISA or any other
applicable Laws; or (c) incur any material "accumulated funding deficiency" (as
defined in Section 302 of ERISA); which, with respect to each event described in
clauses (a), (b) or (c) above, has a Material Adverse Effect.
7.05 Limitations on Upstreaming. Borrower shall not, nor shall it
permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly agree to any
restriction or limitation on the making of dividends or distributions, the
repaying of loans or advances or the transferring of assets from any Restricted
Subsidiary to Borrower or any other Restricted Subsidiary, except (a)
restrictions and limitations imposed by Law or by the Loan Documents, (b)
customary restrictions and limitations contained in agreements relating to the
sale of a Subsidiary or its assets that is permitted hereunder and (c) any other
restrictions that could not reasonably be expected to impair Borrower's ability
to repay the Obligations as and when due.
7.06 Margin Regulations. Borrower shall not, nor shall it permit any
Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of any
Extensions of Credit hereunder for "purchasing" or "carrying" "margin stock" (as
such terms are defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System), if such use would violate, or would be inconsistent with, the
provisions of Regulations T, U, or X of such Board of Governors.
7.07 Financial Covenants.
(a) Interest Coverage Ratio. Borrower shall not permit the
Interest Coverage Ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter of Borrower to be
less than 2.5 to 1.0; and
(b) Leverage Ratio. Borrower shall not permit the Leverage Ratio
of Borrower to be greater than 5.50 to 1.0 at any time.
SECTION 8.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
8.01 Events of Default. Any one or more of the following events shall
constitute an Event of Default:
(a) Borrower fails to pay any principal on any Outstanding
Obligation (other than fees) on the date when due; or
(b) Borrower fails to pay any interest on any Outstanding
Obligation, or any facility or utilization fees, within three days after the
date when due; or fails to pay any other fees or amount payable to
Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document within five days
after the date when due or, if applicable, after demand is made for the payment
thereof; or
(c) Any default occurs in the observance or performance of any
agreement contained in Section 6.02(c), 6.12, 7.03 or 7.07; or
(d) Borrower fails to perform or observe any other covenant or
agreement (not specified in subsections (a), (b) or (c) above) contained in any
Loan Document on its part to be performed or observed
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and such failure continues for 30 days after notice thereof to Borrower from
Administrative Agent or any Lender; or
(e) Any representation or warranty by Borrower in this Agreement
or any Compliance Certificate proves to have been incorrect in any material
respect when made or deemed made; or
(f) (i) Borrower (x) defaults in any payment when due (including
any stated grace periods) of principal of or interest on any Indebtedness(other
than the Obligations) having an aggregate principal amount in excess of the
Threshold Amount or (y) defaults in the observance or performance of any other
agreement or condition relating to any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations)
or contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing, securing or relating
thereto, or any other event shall occur, the effect of which default or other
event (after giving effect to any applicable stated grace periods) is to cause,
or to permit the holder or holders of such Indebtedness (or a trustee or agent
on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) to cause,
with the giving of notice if required, Indebtedness having an aggregate
principal amount in excess of the Threshold Amount to be demanded or become due
(automatically or otherwise) or to become subject to mandatory redemption prior
to its stated maturity, or any Guaranty Obligation in such amount to become
payable or cash collateral in respect thereof to be demanded (provided that to
the extent that any default referred to in the preceding provisions of this
Section 8.01(f) is cured or duly waived by the required holders of the
applicable Indebtedness, such default shall cease to be an Event of Default
hereunder, unless and except to the extent that Administrative Agent has
theretofore exercised remedies hereunder pursuant to Section 8.02), or Borrower
is unable or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature; or
(g) Any Loan Document, at any time after its execution and
delivery and for any reason other than the agreement of Required Lenders or all
Lenders, as may be required hereunder, or satisfaction in full of all the
Obligations, ceases to be in full force and effect or is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be null and void, invalid or unenforceable in any
material respect; or Borrower denies that it has any or further liability or
obligation under any Loan Document, or purports to revoke, terminate or rescind
any Loan Document; or
(h) (i) A final non-appealable judgment against Borrower or any of
its Significant Subsidiaries is entered for the payment of money (which is not
covered by insurance) in excess of the Threshold Amount, or any non-monetary
final judgment is entered against Borrower or any of its Significant
Subsidiaries which has a Material Adverse Effect if, in each case, such judgment
remains unsatisfied without procurement of a stay of execution for (A) 30
calendar days after the date of entry of such judgment or, (B) if earlier, five
days prior to the date of any possible execution sale, or (ii) any writ or
warrant of attachment or execution or similar process is issued or levied
against all or any material part of the property of any such Person and is not
released, vacated, stayed or fully bonded within 30 calendar days after its
issue or levy; or
(i) Borrower or any of its Significant Subsidiaries institutes or
consents to the institution of any proceeding under Debtor Relief Laws, or makes
an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or applies for or consents to the
appointment of any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator,
rehabilitator or similar officer for it or for all or any material part of its
property; or any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator,
rehabilitator or similar officer is appointed without the application or consent
of that Person and the appointment continues undischarged or unstayed for 60
calendar days; or any proceeding under Debtor Relief Laws relating to any such
Person or to all or any part of its property is instituted without the consent
of that Person and continues undismissed or unstayed for 60 calendar days, or an
order for relief is entered in any such proceeding; or
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(j) There occurs any Change of Control.
8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default. Without limiting any other rights
or remedies of Administrative Agent or Lenders provided for elsewhere in this
Agreement, or the other Loan Documents, or by applicable Law, or in equity, or
otherwise:
(a) Upon the occurrence, and during the continuance, of any Event of
Default other than an Event of Default described in Section 8.01(i):
(i) Administrative Agent may (and, subject to the terms of
Section 9, shall upon the request of Required Lenders) terminate the
Commitments and/or declare all or any part of the unpaid principal of
all Loans, all interest accrued and unpaid thereon and all other
amounts payable under the Loan Documents to be immediately due and
payable, whereupon the same shall become and be immediately due and
payable, without protest, presentment, notice of dishonor, demand or
further notice of any kind, all of which are expressly waived by
Borrower; and
(ii) Administrative Agent may (and, subject to the terms of
Section 9, shall upon the request of Required Lenders) demand immediate
payment by Borrower of an amount equal to the aggregate amount of all
outstanding Letter of Credit Usage to be held in a Letter of Credit
Cash Collateral Account.
(b) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in
Section 8.01(i):
(i) The Commitments and all other obligations of
Administrative Agent or Lenders shall automatically terminate without
notice to or demand upon Borrower, which are expressly waived by
Borrower;
(ii) The unpaid principal of all Loans, all interest accrued
and unpaid thereon and all other amounts payable under the Loan
Documents shall be immediately due and payable, without protest,
presentment, notice of dishonor, demand or further notice of any kind,
all of which are expressly waived by Borrower; and
(iii) An amount equal to the aggregate amount of all
outstanding Letter of Credit Usage shall be immediately due and payable
to Administrative Agent without notice to or demand upon Borrower,
which are expressly waived by Borrower, to be held in a Letter of
Credit Cash Collateral Account.
(c) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Administrative
Agent may proceed to protect, exercise and enforce against Borrower the rights
and remedies of Administrative Agent and Lenders under the Loan Documents and
such other rights and remedies as are provided by Law or equity.
(d) The order and manner in which Administrative Agent's and
Lenders' rights and remedies are to be exercised shall be determined by
Administrative Agent or Required Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.
Regardless of how a Lender may treat payments for the purpose of its own
accounting, for the purpose of computing the Obligations hereunder, payments
received during the existence of an Event of Default shall be applied first, to
costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) incurred by Administrative Agent
and each Lender (to the extent that each Lender has a right to reimbursement
thereof pursuant to the
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Loan Documents), second, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on the
Obligations to and including the date of such application, third, to the payment
of, or as cash collateral for, the unpaid principal of the Obligations, and
fourth, to the payment of all other amounts (including fees) then owing to
Administrative Agent and Lenders under the Loan Documents, in each case paid pro
rata to each Lender in the same proportions that the aggregate Obligations owed
to each Lender under the Loan Documents bear to the aggregate Obligations owed
under the Loan Documents to all Lenders, without priority or preference among
Lenders. No application of payments will cure any Event of Default, or prevent
acceleration, or continued acceleration, of amounts payable under the Loan
Documents, or prevent the exercise, or continued exercise, of rights or remedies
of Administrative Agent and Lenders hereunder or thereunder, at Law or in
equity.
SECTION 9.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
9.01 Appointment and Authorization of Administrative Agent.
(a) Each Lender hereby irrevocably (subject to Section 9.09)
appoints, designates and authorizes Administrative Agent to take such action on
its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document
and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated
to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with
such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision
to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Agreement or in any other Loan
Document, Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or responsibilities,
except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall Administrative Agent have or
be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and
no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or
liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or
otherwise exist against Administrative Agent. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing sentence, the use of the term "agent" in this Agreement with
reference to Administrative Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or
other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any
applicable law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom,
and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between
independent contracting parties.
(b) Each Issuing Lender shall act on behalf of Lenders with
respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated
therewith; provided, however, that such Issuing Lender shall have all of the
benefits and immunities (i) provided to Administrative Agent in this Section 9
with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such Issuing Lender in
connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it
and the Letter of Credit Applications pertaining to such Letters of Credit as
fully as if the term "Administrative Agent" as used in this Section 9 included
such Issuing Lender with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as
additionally provided in this Agreement with respect to such Issuing Lender.
(c) Swing Line Lender shall act on behalf of Lenders with respect
to any Swing Line Loans made by it, provided, however, that Swing Line Lender
shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to Administrative
Agent in this Section 9 with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by
Swing Line Lender in connection with Swing Line Loans made by it as fully as if
the term "Administrative Agent" as used in this Section 9 included Swing Line
Lender with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided
in this Agreement with respect to Swing Line Lender.
9.02 Delegation of Duties. Administrative Agent may execute any of its
duties under this Agreement or any other Loan Document by or through agents,
employees or attorneys-in-fact and shall be
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entitled to advice of counsel concerning all matters pertaining to such duties.
Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct
of any agent or attorney-in-fact that it selects in the absence of gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
9.03 Liability of Administrative Agent. No Administrative Agent-Related
Person shall (i) be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of
them under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document or
the transactions contemplated hereby (except for its own gross negligence or
willful misconduct in connection with its duties expressly set forth herein), or
(ii) be responsible in any manner to any Lender or participant for any recital,
statement, representation or warranty made by Borrower or any officer thereof,
contained in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, or in any
certificate, report, statement or other document referred to or provided for in,
or received by Administrative Agent under or in connection with, this Agreement
or any other Loan Document, or the validity, effectiveness, genuineness,
enforceability or sufficiency of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or
for any failure of Borrower or any other party to any Loan Document to perform
its obligations hereunder or thereunder. No Administrative Agent-Related Person
shall be under any obligation to any Lender or participant to ascertain or to
inquire as to the observance or performance of any of the agreements contained
in, or conditions of, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or to inspect
the properties, books or records of Borrower or any Subsidiary or Affiliate
thereof.
9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent.
(a) Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be
fully protected in relying, upon any writing, communication, signature,
resolution, representation, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter,
telegram, facsimile, telex or telephone message, statement or other document or
conversation 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 counsel to Borrower), independent accountants and other
experts selected by Administrative Agent. Administrative Agent shall be fully
justified in failing or refusing to take any action under any Loan Document
unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of Required Lenders or
all Lenders as it deems appropriate and, if it so requests, it shall first be
indemnified to its satisfaction by Lenders against any and all liability and
expense which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take
any such action. Administrative Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in
acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement or any other Loan
Document in accordance with a request or consent of Required Lenders or all
Lenders, if required hereunder, and such request and any action taken or failure
to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all Lenders and participants.
Where this Agreement expressly permits or prohibits an action unless Required
Lenders or all Lenders otherwise determine, and in all other instances,
Administrative Agent may, but shall not be required to, initiate any
solicitation for the consent or a vote of Lenders.
(b) For purposes of determining compliance with the conditions
specified in Section 4.01, absent Requisite Notice by such Lender to
Administrative Agent to the contrary, each Lender shall be deemed to have
consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or
other matter either sent by Administrative Agent to each Lender for consent,
approval, acceptance or satisfaction, or required thereunder to be consented to
or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender.
9.05 Notice of Default. Administrative Agent shall not be deemed to
have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default,
except with respect to defaults in the payment of principal, interest and fees
required to be paid to Administrative Agent for the account of Lenders, unless
Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from a Lender or
Borrower referring to this
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Agreement, describing such Default or Event of Default and stating that such
notice is a "notice of default." Administrative Agent will notify Lenders of its
receipt of any such notice. Administrative Agent shall take such action with
respect to such Default or Event of Default as may be directed by Required
Lenders in accordance with Section 8; provided, however, that unless and until
Administrative Agent has received any such direction, Administrative Agent may
(but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such
action, with respect to such Default or Event of Default as it shall deem
advisable or in the best interest of Lenders.
9.06 Credit Decision; Disclosure of Information by Administrative
Agent. Each Lender and participant acknowledges that no Administrative
Agent-Related Person has made any representation or warranty to it, and that no
act by Administrative Agent hereinafter taken, including any consent to and
acceptance of any assignment or review of the affairs of Borrower or any of its
Subsidiaries or Affiliates, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or
warranty by any Administrative Agent-Related Person to any Lender or participant
as to any matter, including whether Administrative Agent-Related Persons have
disclosed material information in their possession. Each Lender, including any
Lender by assignment, and each participant represents to Administrative Agent
that it has, independently and without reliance upon any Administrative
Agent-Related Person and based on such documents and information as it has
deemed appropriate, made its own appraisal of and investigation into the
business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and
creditworthiness of Borrower and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, and all
applicable bank regulatory laws relating to the transactions contemplated
hereby, and made its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to extend
credit to Borrower hereunder. Each Lender and participant also represents that
it will, independently and without reliance upon any Administrative
Agent-Related Person and based on such documents and information as it shall
deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit analysis,
appraisals and decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement and
the other Loan Documents, and to make such investigations as it deems necessary
to inform itself as to the business, prospects, operations, property, financial
and other condition and creditworthiness of Borrower and its Subsidiaries and
Affiliates. Except for notices, reports and other documents expressly required
to be furnished to Lenders by Administrative Agent herein (which shall include
the notices, reports and other documents described in Section 6.02),
Administrative Agent shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide any
Lender or participant with any credit or other information concerning the
business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition or
creditworthiness of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates which may
come into the possession of any Administrative Agent-Related Person.
9.07 Indemnification of Administrative Agent. Whether or not the
transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, Lenders shall indemnify upon
demand each Administrative Agent-Related Person (to the extent not reimbursed by
or on behalf of Borrower and without limiting the obligation of Borrower to do
so), pro rata, and hold harmless each Administrative Agent-Related Person from
and against any and all Indemnified Liabilities incurred by it; provided,
however, that no Lender shall be liable for the payment to any Administrative
Agent-Related Person of any portion of such Indemnified Liabilities resulting
from such Person's gross negligence or willful misconduct; provided, however,
that no action taken in accordance with the directions of Required Lenders shall
be deemed to constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct for purposes of
this Section. Without limitation of the foregoing, each Lender shall reimburse
Administrative Agent upon demand for its ratable share of any costs or
out-of-pocket expenses (including Attorney Costs) incurred by Administrative
Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration,
modification, amendment or enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal
proceedings or otherwise) of, or legal advice in respect of rights or
responsibilities under, this Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any document
contemplated by or referred to herein, to the extent that Administrative Agent
is not
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reimbursed for such expenses by or on behalf of Borrower. The undertaking in
this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations hereunder and the
resignation of Administrative Agent.
9.08 Administrative Agent in Individual Capacity. Bank of America and
its Affiliates may make loans to, issue letters of credit for the account of,
accept deposits from, acquire equity interests in and generally engage in any
kind of banking, trust, financial advisory, underwriting or other business with
Borrower and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates as though Bank of America were not
Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, or an Issuing Lender hereunder and
without notice to or consent of Lenders. Lenders and participants acknowledge
that, pursuant to such activities, Bank of America or its Affiliates may receive
information regarding Borrower or its Affiliates (including information that may
be subject to confidentiality obligations in favor of Borrower or such
Affiliate) and acknowledge that Administrative Agent shall be under no
obligation to provide such information to them. With respect to its Loans, Bank
of America shall have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any
other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, or an Issuing Lender.
9.09 Resignation by Administrative Agent. Administrative Agent may
resign as Administrative Agent upon 30 days' notice to Lenders. If
Administrative Agent resigns under this Agreement, Required Lenders shall
appoint from among Lenders a successor administrative agent for Lenders which
successor administrative agent shall be consented to by Borrower at all times
other than during the existence of an Event of Default (which approval of
Borrower shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). If no successor
administrative agent is appointed prior to the effective date of the resignation
of Administrative Agent, Administrative Agent may appoint, after consulting with
Lenders and Borrower, a successor administrative agent from among Lenders (or,
if no Lender is willing to act as successor administrative agent, among other
commercial banks each having a combined capital and surplus of at least
$1,000,000,000), which successor administrative agent shall be consented to by
Borrower at all times other than during the existence of an Event of Default
(which approval of Borrower shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Upon
the acceptance of its appointment as successor administrative agent hereunder,
such successor administrative agent shall succeed to all the rights, powers and
duties of the retiring Administrative Agent and the term "Administrative Agent"
shall mean such successor administrative agent and the retiring Administrative
Agent's appointment, powers and duties as Administrative Agent shall be
terminated. After any retiring Administrative Agent's resignation hereunder as
Administrative Agent, the provisions of this Section 9 and Sections 10.03 and
10.13 shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken
by it while it was Administrative Agent under this Agreement. If no successor
administrative agent has accepted appointment as Administrative Agent by the
date which is 30 days following a retiring Administrative Agent's notice of
resignation, the retiring Administrative Agent's resignation shall nevertheless
thereupon become effective and Lenders shall perform all of the duties of
Administrative Agent hereunder until such time, if any, as Required Lenders
appoint a successor agent as provided for above. As used in this Section 9.09,
"Administrative Agent" shall also mean Swing Line Lender and each Issuing
Lender. From and after the effective date of the resignation of Swing Line
Lender or any Issuing Lender, Swing Line Lender or such Issuing Lender, as the
case may be, shall continue to have the rights and obligations applicable to
Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender, as the case may be, with respect to any
Swing Line Loans or Letters of Credit, as the case may be, outstanding on such
effective date.
9.10 Other Agents. None of Lenders (other than Bank of America)
identified on the facing page or signature pages of this Agreement as having a
title or role other than as a Lender shall have any right, power, obligation,
liability, responsibility or duty under this Agreement other than those
applicable to all Lenders as such. Without limiting the foregoing, none of
Lenders so identified shall have or be deemed to
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have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender. Each Lender acknowledges that
it has not relied, and will not rely, on any of Lenders so identified in
deciding to enter into this Agreement or in taking or not taking action
hereunder.
SECTION 10.
MISCELLANEOUS
10.01 Amendments; Consents. No amendment, modification, supplement,
extension, termination or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other
Loan Document, no approval or consent thereunder, and no consent to any
departure by Borrower therefrom shall be effective unless in writing signed by
Borrower and Required Lenders and acknowledged by Administrative Agent, and each
such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for
the specific purpose for which given. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence,
without the approval in writing of Borrower, Administrative Agent and each
Lender affected thereby, no amendment, modification, supplement, termination,
waiver, approval, or consent may be effective to:
(a) Reduce the amount of principal of any Outstanding Obligations
owed to such Lender;
(b) Reduce the rate of interest payable on any Outstanding
Obligations owed to such Lender or the amount or rate of any fee or other amount
payable to such Lender under the Loan Documents, except that Required Lenders
may waive or defer the imposition of the Default Rate;
(c) Waive an Event of Default consisting of the failure of
Borrower to pay when due principal, interest, any facility or utilization fee,
or any other amount payable to such Lender under the Loan Documents;
(d) Postpone any date scheduled for the payment of principal of,
or interest on, any Loan or any Letter of Credit reimbursement obligation or for
the payment of any facility or utilization fee or for the payment of any other
amount, in each case payable to such Lender under the Loan Documents, or extend
the term of, or increase the amount of, such Lender's Commitment (it being
understood that a waiver of any Event of Default not referred to in subsection
(c) above shall require only the consent of Required Lenders) or modify the Pro
Rata Share of such Lender (except as contemplated hereby);
(e) Amend or waive the definition of "Required Lenders" or the
provisions of this Section 10.01 or Section 10.06; or
(f) Amend or waive any provision of this Agreement that expressly
requires the consent or approval of such Lender;
provided, however, that (i) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in
writing and signed by the affected Issuing Lender or Swing Line Lender, as the
case may be, in addition to Required Lenders or each affected Lender, as the
case may be, affect the rights or duties of such Issuing Lender or Swing Line
Lender, as the case may be, (ii) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless
in writing and signed by Administrative Agent in addition to Required Lenders or
each affected Lender, as the case may be, affect the rights or duties of
Administrative Agent, (iii) any fee letters may be amended, or rights or
privileges thereunder waived, in a writing executed by the parties thereto; (iv)
any amendment, waiver, or consent to a Letter of Credit Application which is not
inconsistent with Section 2.03 shall require only the written approval of
Borrower, Administrative Agent and the applicable Issuing Lender; and (v) any
amendment,
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waiver or consent relating to the timing of any Swing Line Loan, the Minimum
Amount of any Swing Line Loan or any procedural matter respecting any Swing Line
Loan shall require only the consent of Swing Line Lender, Borrower and
Administrative Agent. Any amendment, modification, supplement, termination,
waiver or consent pursuant to this Section shall apply equally to, and shall be
binding upon, all Lenders and Administrative Agent.
10.02 Requisite Notice; Effectiveness of Signatures and Electronic
Mail.
(a) Requisite Notice. Notices given in connection with any Loan
Document shall be delivered to the intended recipient at the number and/or
address set forth on the Administrative Questionnaire (or as otherwise specified
from time to time by such recipient in writing to Administrative Agent) and
shall be given by (i) irrevocable written notice or (ii) except as otherwise
provided, irrevocable telephonic (not voicemail) notice. Such notices may be
delivered, must be confirmed and shall be effective as follows:
Mode of Delivery Effective on earlier of actual receipt, and:
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Mail Fourth Business Day after deposit in U.S. Mail, first
class postage pre-paid
Courier or hand delivery When signed for by recipient
Telephone (not voicemail) When conversation completed (must be confirmed in
writing)
Facsimile When confirmed by telephone (not voicemail)
Electronic Mail When delivered (usage subject to subsection (c)
below)
provided, however, that notices delivered to Administrative Agent pursuant to
Section 2 shall not be effective until actually received by Administrative
Agent; provided, further, that Administrative Agent may require that any notice
be confirmed or followed by a manually-signed hard copy thereof. Notices shall
be in any form prescribed herein and, if sent by Borrower, shall be made by a
Responsible Officer of Borrower. Notices delivered and, if required, confirmed
in accordance with this subsection shall be deemed to have been delivered by
Requisite Notice.
(b) Effectiveness of Facsimile Documents and Signatures. Loan
Documents may be transmitted and/or signed by facsimile. The effectiveness of
any such documents and signatures shall, subject to applicable Law, have the
same force and effect as manually-signed hard copies and shall be binding on
Borrower, Administrative Agent and Lenders. Administrative Agent may also
require that any such documents and signatures be confirmed by a manually-signed
hard copy thereof; provided, however, that the failure to request or deliver the
same shall not limit the effectiveness of any facsimile document or signature.
(c) Limited Usage of Electronic Mail. Electronic mail and internet
and intranet websites may be used to distribute routine communications, such as
financial statements and other information, and todistribute agreements and
other documents to be signed by Administrative Agent, Lenders and Borrower.
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No other legally-binding and/or time-sensitive communication or Request for
Extension of Credit may be sent by electronic mail without the consent of, or
confirmation to, the intended recipient in each instance.
(d) Reliance by Administrative Agent and Lenders. Administrative
Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to rely and act upon any notices purportedly
given by or on behalf of Borrower even if (i) such notices were not made in a
manner specified herein, were incomplete or were not preceded or followed by any
other notice specified herein, or (ii) the terms thereof, as understood by the
recipient, varied from any confirmation thereof. Borrower shall indemnify
Administrative Agent-Related Persons and Lenders from any loss, cost, expense or
liability as a result of relying on any notices purportedly given by or on
behalf of Borrower absent the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
Person seeking indemnification.
10.03 Attorney Costs, Expenses and Taxes. Borrower agrees (a) to pay or
reimburse Administrative Agent and Lead Arrangers for all reasonable costs and
expenses incurred in connection with the development, preparation, negotiation
and execution of the Loan Documents, and to pay or reimburse Administrative
Agent for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
development, preparation, negotiation and execution of any amendment, waiver,
consent, supplement or modification to, any Loan Documents, and any other
documents prepared in connection herewith or therewith, and the consummation and
administration of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including
all Attorney Costs of Administrative Agent, and (b) to pay or reimburse
Administrative Agent and each Lender for all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with any restructuring, reorganization (including a bankruptcy
reorganization) or enforcement or attempted enforcement of, or preservation of
any rights under, any Loan Documents, and any other documents prepared in
connection herewith or therewith, or in connection with any refinancing or
restructuring of any such documents in the nature of a "workout" or of any
insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, including Attorney Costs. The agreements in
this Section shall survive repayment of all Obligations.
10.04 Binding Effect; Assignment.
(a) This Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which Borrower
is a party will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower,
Administrative Agent, Lenders and their respective successors and assigns,
except that, Borrower may not, except as permitted by Section 7.03, assign its
rights hereunder or thereunder or any interest herein or therein without the
prior written consent of all Lenders and any such attempted assignment shall be
void. Any Lender may at any time pledge its Note or any other instrument
evidencing its rights as a Lender under this Agreement to a Federal Reserve Bank
or, if such Lender is a fund, to any trustee or to any other representative of
holders of obligations owed or securities issued by such fund as security for
such obligations or securities, but no such pledge shall release such Lender
from its obligations hereunder or grant to such Federal Reserve Bank or trust or
other representative the rights of a Lender hereunder absent foreclosure of such
pledge, and any transfer to any Person upon the enforcement of such pledge shall
be subject to this Section 10.04.
(b) From time to time following the Closing Date, each Lender may
assign to one or more banks or other financial institutions, each having a
combined capital and surplus of at least $250,000,000 (such qualifications being
subject to waiver by Borrower and Administrative Agent), all or any portion of
its Commitment and/or Extensions of Credit; provided that (i) such assignment,
if not to a Lender or an Affiliate of the assigning Lender, shall be consented
to (which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld) by Borrower at all times
other than during the existence of an Event of Default and by Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender and each Issuing Lender, (ii) a copy of a duly signed
and completed Assignment and Acceptance shall be delivered to Administrative
Agent, (iii) except in the case of an assignment (A) to an
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Affiliate of the assigning Lender or to another Lender or (B) of the entire
remaining Commitment of the assigning Lender, the portion of the Commitment
assigned shall not be less than the Minimum Amount therefor, and (iv) the
effective date of any such assignment shall be as specified in the Assignment
and Acceptance, but not earlier than the date which is five Business Days after
the date Administrative Agent has received the Assignment and Acceptance. Upon
obtaining any consent required as set forth in the prior sentence, any forms
required by Section 10.20 and payment of the requisite fee described below, the
assignee named therein shall be a Lender for all purposes of this Agreement to
the extent of the Assigned Interest (as defined in such Assignment and
Acceptance), and, except for rights and obligations which by their terms survive
termination of any Commitments, the assigning Lender shall be released from any
further obligations under this Agreement to the extent of such Assigned
Interest. Upon request, Borrower shall execute and deliver new or replacement
Notes to the assigning Lender and the assignee Lender to evidence Loans made by
them. Administrative Agent's consent to any assignment shall not be deemed to
constitute any representation or warranty by any Administrative Agent-Related
Person as to any matter. Administrative Agent shall record the information
contained in the Assignment and Acceptance in the Register.
(c) After receipt of a completed Assignment and Acceptance, and
receipt of an assignment fee of $3,500 from such assignee and/or such assigning
Lender (including in the case of assignments to Affiliates of assigning
Lenders), Administrative Agent shall, promptly following the effective date
thereof, provide to Borrower and Lenders a revised Schedule 2.01 giving effect
thereto.
(d) Each Lender may from time to time, without the consent of any
other Person, grant participations to one or more other Persons (including
another Lender) in all or any portion of its Pro Rata Share of its Commitment
and/or Extensions of Credit; provided, however, 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, (iii) the participating bank or other financial institution
shall not be a Lender hereunder for any purpose except, if the participation
agreement so provides, for the purposes of the increased cost provisions of
Section 3 (but only to the extent that the cost of such benefits to Borrower
does not exceed the cost which Borrower would have incurred in respect of such
Lender absent the participation) and for purposes of Section 10.06, (iv)
Borrower, Administrative Agent and the other Lenders shall continue to deal
solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender's rights and
obligations under this Agreement, and (v) the consent of the holder of such
participation interest shall not be required for amendments or waivers of
provisions of the Loan Documents; provided, however, that the assigning Lender
may, in any agreement with a participant, give such participant the right to
consent (as between the assigning Lender and such participant) to any matter
which (A) extends the Maturity Date as to such participant or any other date
upon which any payment of money is due to such participant, (B) reduces the rate
of interest owing to such participant or any fee or any other monetary amount
owing to such participant, or (C) reduces the amount of any scheduled payment of
principal owing to such participant. Any Lender that sells a participation to
any Person that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the
meaning of the Code shall include in its participation agreement with such
Person a covenant by such Person that such Person will comply with the
provisions of Section 10.20 as if such Person were a Lender and provide that
Administrative Agent and Borrower shall be third party beneficiaries of such
covenant. Each Lender that sells or grants a participation shall (a) withhold or
deduct from each payment to the holder of such participation the amount of any
tax required under applicable law to be withheld or deducted from such payment
and not withheld or deducted therefrom by Borrower or Administrative Agent, (b)
pay the tax so withheld or deducted by it to the appropriate taxing authority in
accordance with applicable law and (c) indemnify Borrower and Administrative
Agent for any losses, cost and expenses that they may incur as a result of any
failure to so withhold or deduct and pay such tax.
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10.05 Set-off. In addition to any rights and remedies of Administrative
Agent and Lenders or any assignee of any Lender or any Affiliate thereof (each,
a "Proceeding Party") provided by law, upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of any Event of Default, each Proceeding Party is authorized at any
time and from time to time, without prior notice to Borrower, any such notice
being waived by Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by law, to proceed
directly, by right of set-off, banker's lien or otherwise, against any assets of
Borrower which may be in the hands of such Proceeding Party (including all
general or special, time or demand, provisional or other deposits and other
indebtedness owing by such Proceeding Party to or for the credit or the account
of Borrower) and apply such assets against the Obligations then due and payable,
irrespective of whether such Proceeding Party shall have made any demand
therefor. Each Lender agrees promptly to notify Borrower and Administrative
Agent after any such set-off and application made by such Lender; provided,
however, that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of
such set-off and application.
10.06 Sharing of Payments. Each Lender severally agrees that if it,
through the exercise of any right of setoff, banker's lien or counterclaim
against Borrower or otherwise, receives payment of the Obligations held by it of
a type owed ratably to the various Lenders that is ratably more than any other
Lender receives in payment of those Obligations held by such other Lender, then,
subject to applicable Laws, (a) such Lender exercising the right of setoff,
banker's lien or counterclaim or otherwise receiving such payment shall
purchase, and shall be deemed to have simultaneously purchased, from the other
Lender a participation in the Obligations held by the other Lender and shall pay
to the other Lender a purchase price in an amount so that the share of the
Obligations held by each Lender after the exercise of the right of setoff,
banker's lien or counterclaim or receipt of payment shall be in the same
proportion that existed prior to the exercise of the right of setoff, banker's
lien or counterclaim or receipt of payment; and (b) such other adjustments and
purchases of participations shall be made from time to time as shall be
equitable to ensure that all Lenders share any payment obtained in respect of
the Obligations ratably in accordance with each Lender's share of the
Obligations immediately prior to, and without taking into account, the payment;
provided that, if all or any portion of a disproportionate payment obtained as a
result of the exercise of the right of setoff, banker's lien, counterclaim or
otherwise is thereafter recovered from the purchasing Lender by Borrower or any
Person claiming through or succeeding to the rights of Borrower, the purchase of
a participation shall be rescinded and the purchase price thereof shall be
restored to the extent of the recovery, but without interest. Each Lender that
purchases a participation in the Obligations pursuant to this Section shall from
and after the purchase have the right to give all notices, requests, demands,
directions and other communications under this Agreement with respect to the
portion of the Obligations purchased to the same extent as though the purchasing
Lender were the original owner of the Obligations purchased. Borrower expressly
consents to the foregoing arrangements and agrees that any Lender holding a
participation in an Obligation so purchased may exercise any and all rights of
setoff, banker's lien or counterclaim with respect to the participation as fully
as if Lender were the original owner of the Obligation purchased.
10.07 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies.
(a) No failure by any Lender or Administrative Agent to exercise,
and no delay by any Lender or Administrative Agent in exercising, any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor
shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege
under any Loan Document preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.
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(b) The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein or therein
provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers and
privileges provided by Law. Any decision by Administrative Agent or any Lender
not to require payment of any interest (including interest at the Default Rate),
fee, cost or other amount payable under any Loan Document or to calculate any
amount payable by a particular method on any occasion shall in no way limit or
be deemed a waiver of Administrative Agent's or such Lender's right to require
full payment thereof, or to calculate an amount payable by another method that
is not inconsistent with this Agreement, on any other or subsequent occasion.
(c) Except with respect to Section 9.09, the terms and conditions
of Section 9 are for the sole benefit of Administrative Agent and Lenders.
10.08 Usury. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any
Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents
shall not exceed the maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by
applicable Law (the "Maximum Rate"). If Administrative Agent or any Lender shall
receive interest in an amount that exceeds the Maximum Rate, the excessive
interest shall be applied to the principal of the Outstanding Obligations or, if
it exceeds the unpaid principal, refunded to Borrower. In determining whether
the interest contracted for, charged or received by Administrative Agent or any
Lender exceeds the Maximum Rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted by
applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an
expense, fee or premium rather than interest, (b) exclude voluntary prepayments
and the effects thereof, and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate and spread, in
equal or unequal parts, the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated
term of the Obligations.
10.09 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.10 Integration. This Agreement, together with the other Loan
Documents and any letter agreements referred to herein, comprises the complete
and integrated agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, on the subject matter hereof.
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and those
of any other Loan Document, the provisions of this Agreement shall control and
govern; provided that the inclusion of supplemental rights or remedies in favor
of Administrative Agent or Lenders in any other Loan Document shall not be
deemed a conflict with this Agreement. Each Loan Document was drafted with the
joint participation of the respective parties thereto and shall be construed
neither against nor in favor of any party, but rather in accordance with the
fair meaning thereof. THE LOAN DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PARTIES THERETO AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR,
CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS BY SUCH PARTIES. THERE ARE NO
UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES.
10.11 Nature of Lenders' Obligations. Nothing contained in this
Agreement or any other Loan Document and no action taken by Administrative Agent
or Lenders or any of them pursuant hereto or thereto may, or may be deemed to,
make Lenders a partnership, an association, a joint venture or other entity,
either among themselves or with Borrower or any Subsidiary or Affiliate of
Borrower. Each Lender's obligation to make any Extension of Credit pursuant
hereto is several and not joint or joint and several. A default by any Lender
will not increase the Pro Rata Share attributable to any other Lender.
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10.12 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations
and warranties made hereunder and in any other Loan Document shall survive the
execution and delivery thereof. Such representations and warranties have been or
will be relied upon by Administrative Agent and each Lender, notwithstanding any
investigation made by Administrative Agent or any Lender or on their behalf.
10.13 Indemnity by Borrower.
(a) Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are
consummated, Borrower agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless each
Administrative Agent-Related Person and each Lender and their respective
Affiliates, directors, officers, agents, attorneys and employees (collectively
the "Indemnitees") from and against: (i) any and all claims, demands, actions or
causes of action that are asserted against any Indemnitee by any Person (other
than Administrative Agent or any Lender) relating directly or indirectly to a
claim, demand, action or cause of action that such Person asserts or may assert
against Borrower, any of its Affiliates or any of its officers or directors;
(ii) any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising out of or
relating to the Loan Documents, the Commitments, the use or contemplated use of
the proceeds of any Extension of Credit, or the relationship of Borrower,
Administrative Agent and Lenders under this Agreement; (iii) any administrative
or investigative proceeding by any Governmental Authority arising out of or
related to a claim, demand, action or cause of action described in subsection
(i) or (ii) above; and (iv) any and all liabilities (including liabilities under
indemnities), losses, costs or expenses (including Attorney Costs (limited to
one law firm for Lenders unless Lenders have differing interests or defenses
that preclude the engagement of one law firm to represent Lenders)) that any
Indemnitee suffers or incurs as a result of the assertion of any foregoing
claim, demand, action, cause of action or proceeding, or as a result of the
preparation of any defense in connection with any foregoing claim, demand,
action, cause of action or proceeding, in all cases, including settlement costs
incurred with the prior written consent of Borrower (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld), whether or not arising out of the negligence of an
Indemnitee, and whether or not an Indemnitee is a party to such claim, demand,
action, cause of action or proceeding (all the foregoing, collectively, the
"Indemnified Liabilities"); provided that no Indemnitee shall be entitled to
indemnification for any loss caused by its own gross negligence or willful
misconduct. The agreements in this Section shall survive repayment of all
Obligations.
10.14 Nonliability of Lenders. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) Any inspections of any property of Borrower made by or through
Administrative Agent or Lenders are for purposes of administration of the Loan
Documents only, and Borrower is not entitled to rely upon the same (whether or
not such inspections are at the expense of Borrower);
(b) By accepting or approving anything required to be observed,
performed, fulfilled or given to Administrative Agent or Lenders pursuant to the
Loan Documents, neither Administrative Agent nor Lenders shall be deemed to have
warranted or represented the sufficiency, legality, effectiveness or legal
effect of the same, or of any term, provision or condition thereof, and such
acceptance or approval thereof shall not constitute a warranty or representation
to anyone with respect thereto by Administrative Agent or Lenders;
(c) The relationship between Borrower and Administrative Agent and
Lenders is, and shall at all times remain, solely that of borrower and lenders;
neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall under any circumstance be
deemed to be in a relationship of confidence or trust or a fiduciary
relationship with Borrower or its Affiliates, or to owe any fiduciary duty to
Borrower or its Affiliates; neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender
undertakes or assumes any responsibility or duty to Borrower or its Affiliates
to select, review, inspect, supervise, pass judgment upon or inform Borrower or
its Affiliates of any matter in connection with their property or the operations
of Borrower or its
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Affiliates; Borrower and its Affiliates shall rely entirely upon their own
judgment with respect to such matters; and any review, inspection, supervision,
exercise of judgment or supply of information undertaken or assumed by
Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with such matters is solely for
the protection of Administrative Agent and Lenders and neither Borrower nor any
other Person is entitled to rely thereon; and
(d) Neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall be
responsible or liable to any Person for any loss, damage, liability or claim of
any kind relating to injury or death to Persons or damage to property caused by
the actions, inaction or negligence of Borrower and/or its Affiliates and
Borrower hereby indemnifies and holds Administrative Agent and Lenders harmless
from any such loss, damage, liability or claim.
10.15 No Third Parties Benefitted. This Agreement is made for the
purpose of defining and setting forth certain obligations, rights and duties of
Borrower, Administrative Agent and Lenders in connection with the Extensions of
Credit, and is made for the sole benefit of Borrower, Administrative Agent and
Lenders, and Administrative Agent's and Lenders' successors and permitted
assigns. Except as provided in Sections 10.04 and 10.13, no other Person shall
have any rights of any nature hereunder or by reason hereof.
10.16 Severability. Any provision of the Loan Documents that is
prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction,
be ineffective and severable to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions thereof, and any
such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or
render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Administrative
Agent, Lenders and Borrower agree to negotiate, in good faith, the terms of a
replacement provision as similar to the severed provision as may be possible and
be legal, valid, and enforceable.
10.17 Confidentiality. Administrative Agent and each Lender shall use
any confidential non-public information concerning Borrower and its Subsidiaries
and Affiliates that is furnished to Administrative Agent or such Lender by or on
behalf of Borrower and its Subsidiaries in connection with the Loan Documents
(collectively, "Confidential Information") solely for the purpose of
administering and enforcing the Loan Documents, and it will hold the
Confidential Information in confidence. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Administrative Agent and each Lender may disclose Confidential Information (a)
to their affiliates or any of their or their affiliates' directors, officers,
employees, auditors, counsel, advisors, or representatives (collectively, the
"Representatives") who need to know such information for the purposes set forth
in this Section and who have been advised of and acknowledge their obligation to
keep such information confidential in accordance with this Section, (b) to any
bank or financial institution or other entity to which such Lender has assigned
or desires to assign an interest or participation in the Loan Documents or the
Obligations, provided that any such foregoing recipient of such Confidential
Information agrees to keep such Confidential Information confidential as
specified herein, (c) to any governmental agency or regulatory body having or
claiming to have authority to regulate or oversee any aspect of Administrative
Agent's or such Lender's business or that of their Representatives in connection
with the exercise of such authority or claimed authority, (d) to the extent
necessary or appropriate to enforce any right or remedy or in connection with
any claims asserted by or against Administrative Agent or such Lender or any of
their Representatives, and (e) pursuant to any subpoena or any similar legal
process. For purposes hereof, the term "Confidential Information" shall not
include information that (x) is in Administrative Agent's or a Lender's
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possession prior to its being provided by or on behalf of Borrower or any of its
Subsidiaries or Affiliates, provided that such information is not known by
Administrative Agent or such Lender to be subject to another confidentiality
agreement with, or other legal or contractual obligation of confidentiality to,
Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, (y) is or becomes publicly
available (other than through a breach hereof by Administrative Agent or such
Lender), or (z) becomes available to Administrative Agent or such Lender on a
nonconfidential basis, provided that the source of such information was not
known by Administrative Agent or such Lender to be bound by a confidentiality
agreement or other legal or contractual obligation of confidentiality with
respect to such information.
10.18 Headings. Section headings in this Agreement and the other Loan
Documents are included for convenience of reference only and are not part of
this Agreement or the other Loan Documents for any other purpose.
10.19 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of the Loan
Documents.
10.20 Foreign Lenders. Each Lender organized under the Laws of a
jurisdiction outside the United States, on or prior to the Closing Date in the
case of each Lender listed on the signature pages hereof and on or prior to the
date on which it becomes a Lender in the case of each other Lender, and from
time to time thereafter if requested in writing by Borrower or Administrative
Agent (but only so long as such Lender remains lawfully able to do so), shall
provide Borrower and Administrative Agent with (i) if such Lender is a "bank"
within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, IRS Form 1001 or 4224,
as appropriate, or any successor form prescribed by the IRS, certifying that
such Lender is entitled to benefits under an income tax treaty to which the
United States is a party which reduces the rate of withholding tax on payments
of interest or certifying that the income receivable pursuant to the Loan
Documents is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in
the United States, or (ii) if such Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of
Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code and intends to claim an exemption from United
States withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code with respect
to payments of "portfolio interest," IRS Form W-8, or any successor form
prescribed by the IRS, and a certificate representing that such Lender is not a
bank for purposes of Section 881(c) of the Code, is not a ten-percent
shareholder (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code) of
Borrower, and is not a controlled foreign corporation related to Borrower
(within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the Code). Thereafter and from time
to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to Administrative Agent such
additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such
successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United
States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United
States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to
Borrower and Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction
of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to
such Person by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify
Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render
invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not
be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender,
and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending
Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that Borrower make any
deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such
Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then
Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an
amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and
1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that
Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from
payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify
Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes
imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this
Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of Administrative
Agent. The obligation of Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of
all Obligations and the resignation of Administrative Agent.
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10.21 Removal and Replacement of Lenders.
(a) Under any circumstances set forth in this Agreement providing
that Borrower shall have the right to remove or replace a Lender as a party to
this Agreement, Borrower may, upon notice to such Lender and Administrative
Agent, remove such Lender by (i) non ratably terminating such Lender's
Commitment and/or (ii) causing such Lender to assign its Commitment pursuant to
Section 10.04(b) to one or more other Lenders or eligible assignees procured by
Borrower. Borrower shall, in the case of a termination of such Lender's
Commitment pursuant to clause (i) preceding, (x) pay in full all principal,
interest, fees and other amounts owing to such Lender through the date of
termination (including any amounts payable pursuant to Section 3), (y) provide
appropriate assurances and indemnities (which may include letters of credit) to
such Lender and Issuing Lender as each may reasonably require with respect to
any continuing risk participation interest in any Letters of Credit or Swing
Line Loans then outstanding and (z) release such Lender from its obligations
under the Loan Documents from and after the date of termination. Borrower shall,
in the case of an assignment pursuant to clause (ii) preceding, cause to be paid
the assignment fee payable to Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 10.04(c).
Any such Lender whose Commitment is being assigned shall execute and deliver an
Assignment and Acceptance covering such Lender's Commitment. Administrative
Agent shall distribute an amended Schedule 2.01, which shall be deemed
incorporated into this Agreement, to reflect adjustments to Lenders and their
Commitments.
(b) This section shall supercede any provisions in Section 10.01
to the contrary.
10.22 Governing Law.
(a) THE LOAN DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO SECTION
5-1401 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND THE LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE;
PROVIDED THAT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER SHALL RETAIN ALL RIGHTS
ARISING UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
(b) ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT
OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
SITTING IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN OR OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT OF SUCH STATE, AND BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT,
BORROWER, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER CONSENTS, FOR ITSELF AND IN
RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW. BORROWER,
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING
ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON
CONVENIENS, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY ACTION OR
PROCEEDING IN SUCH JURISDICTION IN RESPECT OF ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR OTHER
DOCUMENT RELATED THERETO. BORROWER, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER WAIVES
PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER PROCESS, WHICH MAY BE MADE
BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED,
POSTAGE PREPAID, TO ITS ADDRESS SPECIFIED HEREIN, OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS
PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
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10.23 Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT
HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION
OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING UNDER ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH
OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM
WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED THERETO, IN EACH
CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER FOUNDED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH
CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT
A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR
A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE
SIGNATORIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
[REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.]
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Signature Page to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of the date first set forth above, among Comcast Cable Communications,
Inc., as Borrower, each Lender, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, and an Issuing Lender.
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
as Borrower
By: /s/ Kenneth Mikalauskas
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Kenneth Mikalauskas, Vice President/Assistant
Treasurer
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
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Signature Page to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of the date first set forth above, among Comcast Cable Communications,
Inc., as Borrower, each Lender, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, and an Issuing Lender.
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, a
Swing Line Lender and an Issuing Lender,
and as a Lender
By:
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Todd Shipley, Managing Director
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
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Signature Page to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of the date first set forth above, among Comcast Cable Communications,
Inc., as Borrower, each Lender, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, and an Issuing Lender.
Name of Lender:
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
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Signature Page to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of the date first set forth above, among Comcast Cable Communications,
Inc., as Borrower, each Lender, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, and an Issuing Lender.
Name of Lender:
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CREDIT
Date: ______________, 200__
To: Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of August 24, 2000, among Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("Borrower"), Lenders from time to time party thereto, and
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing
Lender (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in
writing from time to time, the "Agreement;" the terms defined therein being used
herein as therein defined).
The undersigned Responsible Officer hereby requests (select one):
[__] A Borrowing of Loans [__] A Conversion or Continuation
of Loans
1. On ___________________________ (a Business Day).
2. In the amount of $___________________________.
3. Comprised of ______________________________________.
[type of Loan requested]
4. For Eurodollar Rate Loans: with an Interest Period of ___ months.
The foregoing request complies with the requirements of Sections 2.01
and 2.02 of the Agreement. If the requested Extension of Credit is a Borrowing
of Loans, the undersigned hereby certifies that the following statements will be
true on the date of the requested Extension of Credit:
(a) The representations and warranties of Borrower contained
in Sections 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03 of the Agreement are correct in all
material respects; and
(b) no Default or Event of Default exists or will result from
the requested Extension of Credit.
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Exhibit A to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
Financial Statement Date: _____________, 200_
To: Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as
of August 24, 2000, among Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Borrower"), Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of
America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender (as
amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from
time to time, the "Agreement;" the terms defined therein being used herein as
therein defined).
The undersigned Responsible Officer hereby certifies as of the date
hereof that he is the of Borrower, and that, as such, he is authorized to
execute and deliver this Certificate to Administrative Agent on the behalf of
Borrower, and that:
[Use following for fiscal year-end financial statements]
1. Attached hereto as Annex 1 are the year-end audited financial
statements required by Section 6.01(a) of the Agreement for the fiscal year of
Borrower ended as of the above date, together with the report and opinion of
independent certified public accountants required by such section.
[Use following for fiscal quarter-end financial statements]
1. Attached hereto as Annex 1 are the unaudited financial statements
required by Section 6.01(b) of the Agreement for the fiscal quarter of Borrower
ended as of the above date. Such financial statements fairly present the
financial condition, results of operations and changes in financial position of
Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP as at such date and for
such periods, subject only to pro forma adjustments and normal year-end audit
adjustments and the absence of footnotes.
2. The undersigned has reviewed and is familiar with the terms of the
Agreement and has made, or has caused to be made under his supervision, a
detailed review of the transactions and conditions (financial or otherwise) of
Borrower during the accounting period covered by the attached financial
statements.
3. A review of the activities of Borrower during such fiscal period has
been made under my supervision with a view to determining whether during such
fiscal period Borrower performed and observed its Obligations under the Loan
Documents, and
[select one:]
[to the best knowledge of the undersigned during such fiscal period,
Borrower performed and observed each covenant and condition of the Loan
Documents applicable to it.]
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--or--
[the following covenants or conditions have not been performed or
observed and the following is a list of each such Default or Event of Default
and its nature and status:]
4. The financial covenant analyses and information set forth on Annex 2
attached hereto are true and accurate. Such analyses and information set forth
the necessary adjustments to exclude the Indebtedness, EBITDA and Interest
Expense attributed to Unrestricted Subsidiaries and give pro forma effect (in
accordance with Section 1.07 of the Agreement) to Material Acquisitions and
Material Dispositions made during the period covered thereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate as of
, 200_.
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Exhibit B to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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ANNEX 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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For the Quarter/Year ended ___________________, 200_ ("Statement Date")
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ANNEX 2
to the Compliance Certificate
($ in 000's)
I. Section 7.07(a) - Interest Coverage Ratio.
A. Consolidated EBITDA for two consecutive fiscal quarters ending
on Statement Date ("Subject Two Quarters"):
1. Consolidated net income for Subject Two Quarters
(excluding gains and losses from unusual or extraordinary
items and interest income): $____________
2. Consolidated Interest Expense for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
3. Provision for income or gross receipts taxes for Subject
Two Quarters: $____________
4. Depreciation expense for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
5. Amortization expense for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
6. Other non-cash charges to income for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
7. Management and programming fees paid to Comcast Corporation
or any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries other than Borrower or
a Restricted Subsidiary during Subject Two Quarters: $____________
8. Cash payments made in Subject Two Quarters in respect of
non-cash charges accrued during a prior period: $____________
9. Consolidated EBITDA for Subject Two Quarters
(Lines I.A.1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 - 8): $____________
B. EBITDA of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for Subject Two Quarters:
1. Net income of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for Subject Two
Quarters (excluding gains and losses from unusual or
extraordinary items and interest income): $____________
2. Interest Expense of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for Subject
Two Quarters: $____________
3. Provision for income or gross receipts taxes of Unrestricted
Subsidiaries for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
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4. Depreciation expense of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for
Subject Two Quarters: $____________
5. Amortization expense of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for
Subject Two Quarters: $____________
6. Other non-cash charges to income of Unrestricted Subsidiaries
for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
7. Management and programming fees paid by Unrestricted
Subsidiaries to Comcast Corporation or any of its wholly-
owned Subsidiaries other than Borrower or a Restricted
Subsidiary during Subject Two Quarters: $____________
8. Cash payments made by Unrestricted Subsidiaries in Subject
Two Quarters in respect of non-cash charges accrued during
a prior period: $____________
9. EBITDA of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for Subject Two Quarters
(Lines I.B.1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 - 8): $____________
C. EBITDA of Borrower and Restricted Subsidiaries for Subject Two
Quarters ((Line I.A.9) - (Line I.B.9)): $____________
D. Annualized EBITDA of Borrower and Restricted Subsidiaries
(Line I.C times two (2)): $____________
E. Consolidated Interest Expense for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
F. Interest Expense of Unrestricted Subsidiaries for Subject Two Quarters: $____________
G. Interest Expense of Borrower and Restricted Subsidiaries for Subject
Two Quarters ((Line I.E) - (Line I.F)): $____________
H. Annualized Interest Expense of Borrower and Restricted Subsidiaries
(Line I.G times two (2)): $____________
I. Interest Coverage Ratio ((Line I.D) / (Line I.H)): to 1
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Minimum required: 2.50 to 1
II. Section 7.15(b) - Leverage Ratio.
A. Consolidated Indebtedness at Statement Date: $____________
B. Indebtedness of Unrestricted Subsidiaries at Statement Date: $____________
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C. Consolidated Total Indebtedness at Statement Date:
(Line II.A) - (Line II.B) $____________
D. Annualized EBITDA of Borrower and Restricted Subsidiaries
(Line I.D): $____________
E. Leverage Ratio ((Line II.C) / (Line II.D)): ________ to 1
Maximum permitted: 5.50 to 1
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF SYNDICATED LOAN NOTE
___________________________, 200_
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ("Borrower"), hereby promises to
pay to the order of ("Lender"), on the Maturity Date (as defined in the
Agreement referred to below) the unpaid principal amount of Loans (as defined in
the Agreement referred to below) made by Lender to Borrower under that certain
Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 24, 2000, among
Borrower, Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as
Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender (as amended,
restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from time to
time, the "Agreement;" the terms defined therein being used herein as therein
defined).
Borrower promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of
each Loan from the date of such Loan until such principal amount is paid in
full, at such interest rates and at such times as are specified in the
Agreement. All payments of principal and interest shall be made to
Administrative Agent at Administrative Agent's Office for the account of Lender
in immediately available funds. If any amount is not paid in full when due
hereunder, such unpaid amount shall bear interest, to be paid upon demand, from
the due date thereof until the date of actual payment (and before as well as
after judgment) at the per annum rate set forth in the Agreement.
This Note is one of the "Notes" referred to in the Agreement. Reference
is hereby made to the Agreement for rights and obligations of payment and
prepayment, events of default and the right of Administrative Agent, on behalf
of Lender, to accelerate the maturity hereof upon the occurrence of such events.
Loans made by Lender shall be evidenced by one or more loan accounts or records
maintained by Lender in the ordinary course of business. Lender may also attach
schedules to this Note and endorse thereon the date, amount and maturity of its
Loans and payments with respect thereto.
Borrower, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby waives
diligence, presentment, protest and demand and notice of protest, demand,
dishonor and non-payment of this Note.
Borrower agrees to pay all collection expenses, court costs and
Attorney Costs (whether or not litigation is commenced) which may be incurred by
Administrative Agent or Lender in connection with the collection or enforcement
of this Note.
THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
_________________, 200_
Reference is made to that certain Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
dated as of August 24, 2000, among Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("Borrower"), Lenders from time to time party thereto, and
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing
Lender (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in
writing from time to time, the "Agreement;" the terms defined therein being used
herein as therein defined). The assignor identified on the signature page hereto
("Assignor") and the assignee identified on the signature page hereto
("Assignee") agree as follows:
1. (a) Subject to Paragraph 11, effective as of the date written on
Annex 1 hereto (the "Effective Date"), Assignor irrevocably sells and assigns to
Assignee without recourse to Assignor, and Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases
and assumes from Assignor without recourse to Assignor, the interest described
on Annex 1 hereto (the "Assigned Interest") in and to Assignor's rights and
obligations under the Agreement.
(b) From and after the Effective Date, (i) Assignee shall be a party
under the Agreement and will have all the rights and obligations of a Lender for
all purposes under the Loan Documents to the extent of the Assigned Interest and
be bound by the provisions thereof, and (ii) Assignor shall relinquish its
rights and be released from its obligations under the Agreement to the extent of
the Assigned Interest. Assignor and/or Assignee, as agreed by Assignor and
Assignee, shall deliver to Administrative Agent any applicable assignment fee
required under Section 10.04(c) of the Agreement.
2. On the Effective Date, Assignee shall pay to Assignor, in
immediately available funds, an amount equal to the purchase price of the
Assigned Interest as agreed upon by Assignor and Assignee.
3. Assignor and Assignee agree that all payments of principal,
interest, fees and other amounts in respect of the Assigned Interest accruing
from and after the Effective Date shall be for the account of Assignee, and all
payments of such amounts in respect of the Assigned Interest accruing prior to
the Effective Date shall remain for the account of Assignor. Assignor and
Assignee hereby agree that if either receives any payment of such amounts which
is for the account of the other, it shall hold the same in trust for such party
and shall promptly pay the same to such party.
4. Assignor represents and warrants to Assignee that:
(a) Assignor is the legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned
Interest, and the Assigned Interest is free and clear of any adverse
claim;
(b) The Assigned Interest listed on Annex 1 accurately and
completely sets forth the amount of all Outstanding Obligations
relating to the Assigned Interest as of the Effective Date;
(c) It has the power and authority and the legal right to
make, deliver and perform, and has taken all necessary action, to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Assignment
and Acceptance, and any and all other documents delivered by it in
connection herewith
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and to fulfill its obligations under, and to consummate the
transactions contemplated by, this Assignment and Acceptance and the
Loan Documents, and no consent or authorization of, filing with, or
other act by or in respect of any Governmental Authority, is required
in connection in connection herewith or therewith; and
(d) This Assignment and Acceptance constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Assignor.
Assignor makes no representation or warranty and assumes no
responsibility with respect to the financial condition of Borrower or the
performance by Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Documents, and assumes
no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations
made under or in connection with any Loan Document or the execution, legality,
validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of any Loan Document
other than as expressly set forth above.
5. Assignee represents and warrants to Assignor and Administrative
Agent that:
(a) It is eligible to purchase the Assigned Interest pursuant
to Section 10.04 of the Agreement;
(b) It has the power and authority and the legal right to
make, deliver and perform, and has taken all necessary action, to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Assignment
and Acceptance, and any and all other documents delivered by it in
connection herewith and to fulfill its obligations under, and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by, this Assignment and
Acceptance and the Loan Documents, and no consent or authorization of,
filing with, or other act by or in respect of any Governmental
Authority, is required in connection in connection herewith or
therewith;
(c) This Assignment and Acceptance constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Assignee;
(d) Under applicable Laws no tax will be required to be
withheld by Administrative Agent or Borrower with respect to any
payments to be made to Assignee hereunder or under any Loan Document,
and prior to or concurrently with Administrative Agent's receipt of
this Assignment and Acceptance, Assignee has delivered to
Administrative Agent any tax forms required by Section 10.20 of the
Agreement; and
(e) Assignee has received a copy of the Agreement, together
with copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant
thereto, and such other documents and information as it has deemed
appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into
this Assignment and Acceptance. Assignee has independently and without
reliance upon Assignor or Administrative Agent and based on such
information as Assignee has deemed appropriate, made its own credit
analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Assignee will,
independently and without reliance upon Administrative Agent or any
Lender, and based upon such documents and information as it shall deem
appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in
taking or not taking action under the Agreement.
6. Assignee appoints and authorizes Administrative Agent to take such
action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under
the Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any
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other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto as are
delegated to Administrative Agent by the terms thereof, together with such
powers as are incidental thereto.
7. If either Assignee or Assignor desires a Note to evidence its Loans,
it shall request Administrative Agent to procure a Note from Borrower.
8. Assignor and Assignee agree to execute and deliver such other
instruments, and take such other action, as either party may reasonably request
in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Assignment and
Acceptance.
9. This Assignment and Acceptance shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns; provided
however, that Assignee shall not assign its rights or obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of Assignor and any purported assignment,
absent such consent, shall be void.
10. This Assignment and Acceptance may be executed by facsimile
signatures with the same force and effect as if manually signed and may be
executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This
Assignment and Acceptance shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the state specified in the Agreement.
11. The effectiveness of the assignment described herein is subject to:
(a) If such consent is required by the Agreement, Assignor and
Assignee obtaining the consent of Administrative Agent, Issuing Lender,
Swing Line Lender and Borrower to the assignment described herein. By
delivering a copy of this Assignment and Acceptance to Administrative
Agent, Assignor and Assignee hereby request any such required consent
and request that Administrative Agent register Assignee as a Lender
under the Agreement effective as of the Effective Date.
(b) Receipt by Administrative Agent of (or other arrangements
acceptable to Administrative Agent with respect to) any applicable
assignment fee referred to in Section 10.04(c) of the Agreement and any
tax forms required by Section 10.20 of the Agreement.
By signing below, Administrative Agent agrees to register Assignee as a
Lender under the Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date with respect to
the Assigned Interest and will adjust the registered Pro Rata Share of Assignor
under the Agreement to reflect the assignment of the Assigned Interest.
12. Attached hereto as Annex 2 is all contact, address, account and
other administrative information relating to Assignee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment and
Acceptance to be executed as of the date first above written by their respective
duly authorized officers.
Assignor:
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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Assignee:
[__] Tax forms required by -----------------------------------------------
Section 10.20 of the
Agreement included
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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(Signatures continue)
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In accordance with and subject to Section 10.04 of the Credit Agreement, the
undersigned consent to the foregoing assignment as of the Effective Date:
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an Issuing Lender
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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[OTHER ISSUING LENDER,
as an Issuing Lender
By:
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Name:
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Title: ]
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ANNEX 1 TO ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
THE ASSIGNED INTEREST
Effective Date: ______________________
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Amount of Outstanding Obligations
Assigned Commitment assigned Assigned Pro Rata Share
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$ $ %
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ANNEX 2 TO ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
(Assignee to list names of credit contacts, addresses, phone and
facsimile numbers, electronic mail addresses and
account and payment information)
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EXHIBIT E
FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL TO BORROWER
August 24, 2000
To the Lenders party to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
referred to below, and to Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative
Agent, Swing Line Lender, and Issuing Lender thereunder
We have acted as counsel to Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Borrower") in connection with the Five-Year Revolving Credit
Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") dated as of August 24, 2000, among Borrower,
the Lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
Swing Line Lender, and Issuing Lender. Except as otherwise provided herein,
terms defined in the Credit Agreement are used herein as defined therein. This
opinion letter is being delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(vi) of the Credit
Agreement.
In rendering the opinions expressed below, we have examined the following
agreements, instruments and other documents:
(a) the Credit Agreement;
(b) the Notes payable to Lenders requesting them; and
(c) a good standing certificate issued by the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware on August 14, 2000 (the "Good
Standing Certificate"), a certified copy of resolutions of the
Board of Directors of the Borrower, dated August 11, 2000 (the
"Resolutions"), a certified copy of the by-laws of the
Borrower (the "Bylaws"), a certified copy of the Certificate
of Incorporation of the Borrower issued by the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware on August 14, 2000 (the
"Charter"), a Certificate of the Assistant Secretary of the
Borrower, dated as of the date hereof, with the signatures of
the authorized officers of the Borrower (the "Incumbency
Certificate") and such records of the Borrower and such other
documents as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the
opinions expressed below.
The agreements and instruments referred to in the foregoing lettered clauses (a)
and (b) are collectively referred to as the "Loan Documents."
In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures (other
than those of Borrower), the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as
originals and the conformity with authentic original documents of all documents
submitted to us as copies. When relevant facts were not independently
established, we have relied upon statements of governmental officials and upon
representations made in or pursuant to the Loan Documents and certificates of
appropriate representatives of Borrower.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing and subject to the comments and
qualifications hereto, and having considered such questions of law as we have
deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions expressed below, we are of the
opinion that:
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1. Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Borrower
has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its
business as now conducted as described in its most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"10-K").
2. Borrower has all requisite corporate power to execute,
deliver, and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents.
3. The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower of the
Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate
action on the part of Borrower.
4. Each Loan Document has been duly executed and delivered by
Borrower.
5. The Loan Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligations of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance
with their respective terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium or other
similar laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally
and except as the enforceability of the Loan Documents is subject to
the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law), including, without
limitation, (a) the possible unavailability of specific performance,
injunctive relief or any other equitable remedy and (b) concepts of
materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing.
6. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the
Loan Documents (a) will not violate any applicable Law or the Charter
or Bylaws of Borrower or, to our knowledge, any order of any
Governmental Authority, (b) to our knowledge, will not result in a
default under any material indenture, agreement or other instrument
binding upon Borrower or its assets, and (c) to our knowledge, will not
result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any asset of
Borrower.
7. We have no knowledge of any litigation, investigation, or
proceeding of or before an arbitrator or Governmental Authority now
pending against or threatened against Borrower that, if determined
adversely, has a Material Adverse Effect.
8. Borrower is not an "investment company" as defined in, or
subject to registration under, the Investment Company Act of 1940.
9. Borrower is not a "holding company," or a "subsidiary
company" of a "holding company" or an "affiliate" of a "holding
company" or of a "subsidiary company" of a "holding company," within
the meaning of the Public Utility Act of 1935.
Our opinions expressed above are limited to matters involving the Federal Laws
of the United States of America, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
the laws of the State of New York and the corporate laws of the State of
Delaware subject to the following.
To the extent that this opinion is based on the laws of the State of
New York, we have, with your permission, relied exclusively on the
opinion of Howe & Addington LLP, a copy of which is attached hereto,
and any opinion herein based on New York law is subject to the
qualifications and limitations set forth in such opinion. Further, we
express no opinion concerning (1) the effects of any local law and
regulation, or (2) federal or state laws, rules
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or regulations governing securities or "blue sky", antitrust or unfair
competition, compliance with fiduciary duty, environmental liability,
or any regulated aspect of the communications business, including
without limitation, the Federal Communications Act.
When any opinion is subject to the qualification "to our knowledge" or words of
similar import, it means that no one in the Primary Lawyer Group (as defined
below) has actual knowledge of facts which are contrary to the opinion rendered,
without having undertaken independent investigation or verification of any such
facts. The words "actual knowledge" mean the conscious attention to such
information by the Primary Lawyer Group. The phrase "Primary Lawyer Group"
includes only attorneys who are currently members of or employed by this firm
who have been involved in the preparation of this letter or involved in the
representation of the Borrower in connection with the transaction that is the
subject of this letter.
The opinions set forth above are subject to the following qualifications and
limitations:
(A) We have assumed the legal capacity of all individuals executing any
of the Loan Documents.
(B) We express no opinion as to the enforceability of any provisions in
any Loan Document imposing penalties, forfeitures, late payment charges,
prepayment premiums, or an increase in interest rate upon the occurrence of a
default or an event of default to the extent the same are deemed to be
unenforceable penalties.
(C) We express no opinion as to the enforceability of any provision of
any Loan Document which is intended to permit modification thereof only by means
of any agreement in writing by the parties thereto;
(D) We express no opinion as to the enforceability of provisions
contained in any Loan Document which purport to constitute or provide for the
waiver and release of any rights, claims, defenses, counterclaims or remedies of
the Borrower to the extent such waiver or release may not be given under
applicable law.
(E) We express no opinion concerning the financial condition or
solvency of the Borrower, nor do we express any opinion concerning the effect of
any action, suit, proceeding, litigation or transaction (including, without
limitation, the transactions contemplated in the Credit Agreement) upon either
(1) the financial condition of the Borrower or (2) any financial covenants which
the Borrower may have agreed to in the Loan Documents.
(F) We express no opinion as to the enforceability of any provision of
any Loan Document to the extent that such provision constitutes a waiver of
illegality as a defense to performance of contract obligations.
(G) The opinion set forth in the first sentence of paragraph 1 above is
based on our review of the Good Standing Certificate. The opinions set forth in
paragraphs 2 and 3 above are based on our review of the Charter, Bylaws,
Resolutions and applicable law. The opinion set forth in paragraph 4 is based on
our review of the Charter, Bylaws, Resolutions, Incumbency Certificate and
applicable law. The opinions set forth in paragraphs 7 and 9 are based on our
review of the 10-K and applicable law. The opinion set forth in paragraph 8 is
based on our review of the 10-K, Comcast Corporation's most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable
law.
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(H) No opinion is expressed as to the enforceability of any of the
following kinds of provisions in the Loan Documents: (1) provisions for
self-help except as permitted by applicable law; (2) provisions which purport to
establish evidentiary standards; (3) provisions relating to the non-waiver of
your rights; (4) provisions containing powers of attorney; (5) provisions which
would provide for interest in excess of the "legal rate" permitted under
applicable law; and (6) provisions which purport to create obligations to
indemnify you, except as permitted by applicable law.
The foregoing opinions are being furnished solely for the benefit of
Administrative Agent, Lenders and any participants or assignees as specified in
Section 10.04 of the Credit Agreement, and may not be relied upon by any other
Person or for any other purpose without our written consent.
Very truly yours,
Exhibit E to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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STEVEN B. CALLAHAN EDWIN A. HOWE, JR.
BRUCE E. HOOD SENIOR COUNSEL
ANNE L. STRASSNER TELEPHONE: (212) 490-1700
ROBERT W. BENJAMIN FAX: (212) 490-0536
ANDREW J. PAL (212) 490-2574
R. SCOTT GREATHEAD E-MAIL: [email protected]
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CINDY G. FINE
R. ANDREW SHORE
STEPHANIE E. BUSLOFF
August 24, 2000
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 24, 2000 (the "Credit
Agreement"), among Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Borrower"), the Lenders party thereto and Bank of
America, N. A., as Administrative Agent
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as special New York counsel to you in support of your role as
special counsel to the Borrower in connection with the execution and delivery of
the Credit Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not
defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Credit
Agreement.
In connection with this opinion, we have examined the Credit Agreement and the
Notes (collectively, the "Loan Documents") in a form that you have confirmed to
us has been signed by all parties thereto. We also have made such other
investigations as we have deemed relevant and necessary in connection with the
opinions expressed herein. In addition, we have examined, and have relied as to
matters of fact upon, the representations made in the Loan Documents.
In rendering the opinion set forth below, we have assumed the genuineness of all
signatures, the legal capacity of natural persons, the authenticity of all
documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of
all documents submitted to us as duplicates or certified or conformed copies,
and the authenticity of the originals of such latter documents.
In rendering the opinion set forth below, we have assumed that (1) each of the
Loan Documents is a valid and legally binding obligation of each of the Lenders
party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (collectively,
"Addressees") and (2)(a) the Borrower is validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of Delaware and has duly authorized, executed and delivered the
Loan Documents in accordance with its Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws and
applicable resolutions of its stockholders and board of directors, (b)
execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of the Loan Documents does
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not violate the laws of Delaware or any other applicable laws (excepting the
laws of the State of New York) and (c) execution, delivery and performance by
the Borrower of the Loan Documents does not constitute a breach or violation of,
or result in, or require, the creation or imposition of, any Lien under, any
contract, agreement or instrument which is binding upon the Borrower. As used
herein, the term "Requirement of Law" shall mean, and shall be limited to, the
laws of the State of New York that in our experience are normally applicable to
general business corporations and to transactions of the type contemplated by
the Loan Documents.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications and
limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:
1. The Loan Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligations of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with
their respective terms.
2. The execution and delivery by the Borrower of, and the performance
by the Borrower of its obligations under, the Loan Documents (a) does not
violate any Requirement of Law or, to our knowledge, any order of any
Governmental Authority of the State of New York and (b) to our knowledge, will
not result in, or require, the creation or imposition of any Lien on any of the
Borrower's properties or revenues pursuant to any such Requirement of Law,
except to the extent that all such violations and creation or imposition of
Liens could not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
3. We have no knowledge of any litigation, investigation or proceeding
of or before an arbitrator or Governmental Authority of or in the State of New
York now pending or threatened against Borrower that, if determined adversely,
would have a Material Adverse Effect.
Our opinion set forth above is subject to (i) the effects of bankruptcy,
insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar
laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally, (ii) general
equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law)
and (iii) an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
We express no opinion with respect to:
(1) The enforceability of any provisions in any Loan Document imposing
penalties, forfeitures, late payment charges, prepayment premiums, or an
increase in the interest rate upon the occurrence of a default or an event of
default to the extent the same are deemed to be unenforceable penalties;
(2) The enforceability of any provision of any Loan Document which is
intended to permit modification thereof only by means of any agreement in
writing by the parties thereto;
(3) The enforceability of provisions contained in any Loan Document
which purport to constitute or provide for the waiver and release of any rights,
claims, defenses, counterclaims or remedies of the Borrower;
(4) The financial condition or solvency of the Borrower, nor do we
express any opinion concerning the effect of any action, suit, proceeding,
litigation or transaction (including, without limitation, the transactions
contemplated in the Credit Agreement) upon either (a) the financial condition of
the Borrower or (b) any financial covenants which the Borrower may have agreed
to in the Loan Documents;
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(5) The enforceability of any provision of any Loan Document to the
extent that such provision constitutes a waiver of illegality as a defense to
performance of contract obligations;
(6) The enforceability of any of the following kinds of provisions in
the Loan Documents: (a) provisions for self-help except as permitted by
applicable law; (b) provisions which purport to establish evidentiary standards;
(c) provisions relating to the non-waiver of any of Addressee's rights; (d)
provisions containing powers of attorney; (e) provisions which would provide for
interest in excess of the "legal rate" permitted under applicable law; and (f)
provisions which purport to create obligations to indemnify the Addressees,
except as permitted by applicable law;
(7) Federal or state laws, rules or regulations governing securities,
antitrust or unfair competition, compliance with fiduciary duty, environmental
liability or any regulated aspect of the communications business.
Our opinions expressed herein are limited to the Requirements of Law (without
our having made any investigation as to any other laws), and we do not express
any opinion herein concerning any other laws.
This opinion letter is rendered to you in connection with the above-described
transaction. This opinion letter may not be relied upon by you for any purpose
other than to the extent necessary for purposes of rendering your opinion of
even date herewith to the Addressees in connection with the Loan Documents, nor
may this opinion letter be relied upon by any other person, firm or corporation
without our prior written consent.
The opinions set forth herein are as of the date hereof, and we hereby disclaim
any obligation to advise you of any change in any matter set forth herein which
may hereafter arise.
Very truly yours,
Howe & Addington LLP
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EXHIBIT F
FORM OF SWING LINE NOTE
$100,000,000.00 August 24, 2000
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ("Borrower"), hereby promises to
pay to the order of Bank of America, N.A. ("Swing Line Lender"), on the date
when due in accordance with the Agreement referred to below, ONE HUNDRED MILLION
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000,000.00), or such lesser unpaid principal amount of
Swing Line Loans (as defined in the Agreement referred to below) from time to
time made by Swing Line Lender to Borrower under that certain Five-Year Credit
Agreement dated as of August 24, 2000, among Borrower, Lenders from time to time
party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line
Lender and Issuing Lender (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or
otherwise modified in writing from time to time, the "Agreement;" the terms
defined therein being used herein as therein defined).
Borrower promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of
each Swing Line Loan from the date of such Swing Line Loan until such principal
amount is paid in full, at such interest rates and at such times as are
specified in the Agreement. All payments of principal and interest shall be made
to Swing Line Lender in immediately available funds at its Lending Office. If
any amount is not paid in full when due hereunder, such unpaid amount shall bear
interest, to be paid upon demand, from the due date thereof until the date of
actual payment (and before as well as after judgment) at the per annum rate set
forth in the Agreement.
This Note is the "Swing Line Note" referred to in the Agreement.
Reference is hereby made to the Agreement for rights and obligations of payment
and prepayment, events of default and the right of Administrative Agent, on
behalf of Swing Line Lender, to accelerate the maturity hereof upon the
occurrence of such events. Swing Line Loans made by Swing Line Lender shall be
evidenced by one or more loan accounts or records maintained by Swing Line
Lender in the ordinary course of business. Swing Line Lender may also attach
schedules to this Note and endorse thereon the date, amount and maturity of the
Swing Line Loans and payments with respect thereto.
Borrower, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby waives
diligence, presentment, protest and demand and notice of protest, demand,
dishonor and non-payment of this Note.
Borrower agrees to pay all collection expenses, court costs and
Attorney Costs (whether or not litigation is commenced) which may be incurred by
Administrative Agent or Lender in connection with the collection or enforcement
of this Note.
THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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SWING LINE LOANS AND PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT THERETO
Amount of Amount of Principal or Outstanding Principal
Date Loan Made Interest Paid This Date Balance This Date Notation Made By
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SCHEDULE 2.01
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COMMITMENTS
AND PRO RATA SHARES
Lender Commitment Pro Rata Share
<S> <C> <C>
Bank of America, N.A. $190,125,000.00 8.4500000000%
The Chase Manhattan Bank $190,125,000.00 8.4500000000%
The Bank of New York $190,125,000.00 8.4500000000%
Citibank, N.A. $190,125,000.00 8.4500000000%
Barclays Bank PLC $126,750,000.00 5.6333333333%
First Union National Bank $126,750,000.00 5.6333333333%
The Industrial Bank of Japan, Limited $126,750,000.00 5.6333333333%
Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc. $126,750,000.00 5.6333333333%
The Bank of Nova Scotia $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch and/or Cayman $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
Islands Branch
Fleet National Bank $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
PNC Bank, National Association $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
The Sumitomo Bank, Limited $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
SunTrust Bank $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch $75,000,000.00 3.3333333333%
Mellon Bank, N.A. $50,000,000.00 2.2222222222%
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, Cayman Islands $37,500,000.00 1.6666666667%
Branch
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York $37,500,000.00 1.6666666667%
Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. $37,500,000.00 1.6666666667%
Lloyds TSB Bank plc $37,500,000.00 1.6666666667%
Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation $37,500,000.00 1.6666666667%
The Sanwa Bank, Ltd., New York Branch $30,000,000.00 1.3333333333%
Arab Bank Plc $25,000,000.00 1.1111111111%
Schedule 2.01 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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Lender Commitment Pro Rata Share
Bank One, NA $25,000,000.00 1.1111111111%
Dresdner Bank AG, New York and Grand Cayman $25,000,000.00 1.1111111111%
Branches
The Norinchukin Bank, New York Branch $25,000,000.00 1.1111111111%
Allfirst Bank $17,500,000.00 0.7777777778%
BNP Paribas $15,000,000.00 0.6666666667%
Credit Suisse First Boston $12,500,000.00 0.5555555556%
Summit Bank $12,500,000.00 0.5555555556%
The Tokai Bank, Limited, New York Branch $12,500,000.00 0.5555555556%
U.S. Bank National Association $12,500,000.00 0.5555555556%
First Tennessee Bank National Association $7,500,000.00 0.3333333333%
Total $2,250,000,000.00 100.00%
Schedule 2.01 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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SCHEDULE 2.03
EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT
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Issuing Lender Amount Expiration Beneficiary Evergreen
Date (Yes/No)
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Bank of America, N.A. $11,640,000.00 02/14/01 GE American Communications No
Bank of America, N.A. $25,000.00 03/10/01 Manassas Park, VA Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 Brentwood, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 University Park, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $11,000.00 04/30/01 New Carrollton, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 Mt. Rainier, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $24,000.00 04/30/01 Laurel, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $16,000.00 04/30/01 Greenbelt, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 09/30/00 North Brentwood, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 09/30/00 Colmar Manor, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $40,000.00 09/30/00 College Park, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 09/30/00 Berwyn Heights, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $500,000.00 09/30/00 Prince George's County, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $15,000.00 03/31/01 Bowie, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 District Heights, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 Landover Hills, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 04/30/01 Edmonston, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 09/30/00 Glenarden, MD Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $51,000.00 03/31/01 City Manager/City of Bowie, Yes
MD
Bank of America, N.A. $29,818.00 04/15/01 Board of County Supervisors Yes
of Prince William County
Bank of America, N.A. $30,000.00 12/15/00 Indian Head Park Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $200,000.00 10/02/00 St. Charles Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $200,000.00 10/02/00 Geneva Yes
Schedule 2.03 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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Issuing Lender Amount Expiration Beneficiary Evergreen
Date (Yes/No)
Bank of America, N.A. $20,000.00 10/02/00 Hazel Crest Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $100,000.00 10/02/00 Deer Park Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $50,000.00 10/02/00 Flossmoor Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $36,429.00 10/02/00 Barrington Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $200,000.00 10/02/00 Addison Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $15,000.00 10/31/00 Los Angeles County Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $500,000.00 10/31/00 Alexandria, VA Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $75,000.00 04/30/01 Lancaster, CA Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $100,000.00 05/16/01 First Trust of California Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 07/01/01 Sherburne/Wright County CCC Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $10,000.00 12/31/00 Manitowoc Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $40,000.00 10/05/00 Glen Ellyn Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $25,000.00 10/15/00 Grayslake Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $25,000.00 10/15/00 Libertyville Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $5,000.00 10/31/00 Hassan Yes
Bank of America, N.A. $25,000.00 11/21/00 Wauconda Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $10,000.00 03/31/01 Lee's Summit Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $250,000.00 04/11/01 Savannah, GA Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $5,000.00 07/13/01 County of Los Angeles CACT Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $15,000.00 02/24/01 County of Los Angeles ISD Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $150,000.00 07/12/01 Jesup City Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $20,000.00 07/12/01 Independence, MO Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $5,000.00 07/12/01 Raymore Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $10,000.00 07/12/01 Blue Springs Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $7,500.00 07/12/01 Raytown Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $5,000.00 07/12/01 Sugar Creek Yes
Bank of Nova Scotia $5,000.00 07/12/01 Peculiar Yes
Schedule 2.03 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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SCHEDULE 4.01
INDEBTEDNESS TO BE REPAID
Outstanding Amount
at August 24, 2000
Comcast SCH Holdings, Inc. Credit Facility $550,000,000.00
Comcast MH Holdings, Inc. Credit Facility 572,000,000.00
Jones Cable Holdings, Inc. Credit Facility 388,000,000.00
Jones Cable Holdings II, Inc. Credit Facility 554,000,000.00
Garden State Cablevision, L.P. Credit Facility 286,000,000.00
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS TO BE REPAID $2,350,000,000.00
Schedule 4.01 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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SCHEDULE 7.01
EXISTING LIENS
Outstanding Amount Secured
at August 24, 2000
Lenfest Capital Leases (Various Subs) $1,053,022.00
Holdings - P.C. Building Leases 616,769.00
Jones Intercable Car Leases (Various Subs) 550,982.00
Prime Potomac Capital Leases 1,262,943.00
Prime Chicago Capital Leases 1,613,134.00
TOTAL OUTSTANDING LIENS $5,096,850.00
Schedule 7.01 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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SCHEDULE 7.02
EXISTING SUBSIDIARY INDEBTEDNESS
Outstanding Amount
at August 24, 2000
Lenfest AUL Loan $2,687,812.00
Lenfest Capital Leases (Various Subs) 1,053,022.00
Prime Potomac Letter of Credit 61,314,840.80
Prime Potomac Capital Leases 1,262,943.00
Prime Chicago Capital Leases 1,613,134.00
TOTAL SUBSIDIARY INDEBTEDNESS $67,931,751.80
Schedule 7.02 to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement
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