Exhibit 10.1
S
ECOND
A
MENDED AND
R
ESTATED
C
REDIT
A
GREEMENT
D
ATEDAS OF
A
UGUST
31,
2026
AMONG
C
AL
-M
AINE
F
OODS
,
I
NC
.,
T
HE
G
UARANTORSFROM TIME TOTIME PARTYHERETO
,
THE
L
ENDERS FROM TIMETO TIME PARTYHERETO
,
AND
BMO
B
ANK
N.A.
(
FORMERLYKNOWN AS
BMO
H
ARRIS
B
ANK
N.A.),
AS
A
DMINISTRATIVE
A
GENT
BMO
C
APITAL
M
ARKETS
,
AS
S
OLE
L
EAD
A
RRANGER AND
S
OLE
B
OOK
R
UNNER
AND
G
REEN
S
TONE
F
ARM
C
REDIT
S
ERVICES
,
ACA,
AS
S
YNDICATION
A
GENT
Exhibit 10.1
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
S
ECTION
H
EADING
P
AGE
S
ECTION
1.D
EFINITIONS
;
I
NTERPRETATION
......................................................................1
Section 1.1.Definitions.................................................................................................1
Section 1.2.Interpretation...........................................................................................25
Section 1.3.Change in AccountingPrinciples ..........................................................26
Section 1.4.Interest Rates...........................................................................................26
Section 1.5.Divisions..................................................................................................26
S
ECTION
2.T
HE
R
EVOLVING
F
ACILITY
............................................................................27
Section 2.1.Revolving Facility ..................................................................................27
Section 2.2Swingline Loans .....................................................................................27
Section 2.3.Letters of Credit ......................................................................................29
Section 2.4.Applicable Interest Rates .......................................................................32
Section 2.5.Minimum Borrowing Amounts;Maximum SOFR Loans ...................33
Section 2.6.Manner of BorrowingLoans and DesignatingApplicable Interest Rates
..................................................................................................................33
Section 2.7.Maturity of Loans ...................................................................................35
Section 2.8.Prepayment..............................................................................................35
Section 2.9.Default Rate ............................................................................................37
Section 2.10.Evidence of Indebtedness.......................................................................37
Section 2.11.Commitment Terminations....................................................................38
Section 2.12.Replacement of Lenders .........................................................................38
Section 2.13.Defaulting Lenders .................................................................................39
Section 2.14.Cash Collateral for FrontingExposure..................................................41
Section 2.15.Increase in RevolvingCredit Commitments;Making of IncrementalTerm
Loans .......................................................................................................42
Section 2.16.Extension Option ....................................................................................43
S
ECTION
3.F
EES
................................................................................................................45
Section 3.1.Fees..........................................................................................................45
S
ECTION
4.T
AXES
;
C
HANGE IN
C
IRCUMSTANCES
,
I
NCREASED
C
OSTS
,
AND
F
UNDING
I
NDEMNITY
........................................................................................................................46
Section 4.1.Taxes........................................................................................................46
Section 4.2.Change of Law........................................................................................49
Section 4.3.Inability to Determine Rates ..................................................................49
Section 4.4.Increased Costs .......................................................................................50
Section 4.5.Funding Indemnity..................................................................................51
Section 4.6.Reserved..................................................................................................51
Section 4.7.Lending Offices;Mitigation Obligations ..............................................51
Section 4.8.Effect of BenchmarkTransition Event..................................................52
S
ECTION
5.P
LACE AND
A
PPLICATIONOF
P
AYMENTS
......................................................53
Exhibit 10.1
Section 5.1.Place and Applicationof Payments.......................................................53
Section 5.2.Non-Business Days.................................................................................54
Section 5.3.Payments Set Aside ................................................................................54
Section 5.4.Account Debit .........................................................................................54
S
ECTION
6.R
EPRESENTATIONSAND
W
ARRANTIES
.........................................................54
Section 6.1.Organizationand Qualification..............................................................54
Section 6.2.Subsidiaries .............................................................................................55
Section 6.3.Authority and Validityof Obligations...................................................55
Section 6.4.Use of Proceeds; MarginStock .............................................................55
Section 6.5.Financial Reports ....................................................................................56
Section 6.6.No Material Adverse Change.................................................................56
Section 6.7.Full Disclosure ........................................................................................56
Section 6.8.Trademarks,Franchises, and Licenses ..................................................56
Section 6.9.Governmental Authorityand Licensing................................................57
Section 6.10.Good Title ...............................................................................................57
Section 6.11.Litigation and Other Controversies.......................................................57
Section 6.12.Taxes........................................................................................................57
Section 6.13.Approvals ................................................................................................57
Section 6.14.Affiliate Transactions .............................................................................57
Section 6.15.Investment Company..............................................................................57
Section 6.16.ERISA......................................................................................................58
Section 6.17.Compliance with Laws ...........................................................................58
Section 6.18.OFAC ......................................................................................................59
Section 6.19.Labor Matters..........................................................................................59
Section 6.20.Other Agreements...................................................................................59
Section 6.21.Solvency..................................................................................................59
Section 6.22.No Default...............................................................................................59
Section 6.23.No Broker Fees .......................................................................................59
S
ECTION
7.C
ONDITIONS
P
RECEDENT
...............................................................................60
Section 7.1.All Credit Events ....................................................................................60
Section 7.2.Initial Credit Event .................................................................................60
S
ECTION
8.C
OVENANTS
...................................................................................................62
Section 8.1.Maintenance of Business........................................................................62
Section 8.2.Maintenance of Properties......................................................................62
Section 8.3.Taxesand Assessments ..........................................................................62
Section 8.4.Insurance .................................................................................................63
Section 8.5.Financial Reports ....................................................................................63
Section 8.6.Inspection; Field Audits .........................................................................65
Section 8.7.Borrowings andGuaranties....................................................................65
Section 8.8.Liens ........................................................................................................67
Section 8.9.Investments, Acquisitions,Loans and Advances .................................69
Section 8.10.Mergers, Consolidationsand Sales........................................................70
Section 8.11.Maintenance of Subsidiaries ..................................................................71
Section 8.12.Dividends and CertainOther Restricted Payments ..............................71
Exhibit 10.1
Section 8.13.ERISA......................................................................................................71
Section 8.14.Compliance with Laws ...........................................................................71
Section 8.15.Compliance with OFACSanctions Programs andAnti-Corruption Laws
..................................................................................................................72
Section 8.16.Burdensome ContractsWith Affiliates .................................................73
Section 8.17.No Changes in Fiscal Year .....................................................................73
Section 8.18.Formation of Subsidiaries ......................................................................73
Section 8.19.Change in the Natureof Business..........................................................74
Section 8.20.Use of Proceeds ......................................................................................74
Section 8.21.No Restrictions........................................................................................74
Section 8.22.Financial Covenants ...............................................................................74
S
ECTION
9.E
VENTS OF
D
EFAULTAND
R
EMEDIES
...........................................................74
Section 9.1.Events of Default ....................................................................................74
Section 9.2.Non-Bankruptcy Defaults ......................................................................76
Section 9.3.Bankruptcy Defaults ...............................................................................76
Section 9.4.Collateral for UndrawnLetters of Credit ..............................................77
Section 9.5.Post-Default Collections ........................................................................77
S
ECTION
10.T
HE
A
DMINISTRATIVE
A
GENT
.......................................................................78
Section 10.1.Appointment and Authority ...................................................................78
Section 10.2.Rights as a Lender ..................................................................................78
Section 10.3.Action by AdministrativeAgent; ExculpatoryProvisions...................79
Section 10.4.Reliance by AdministrativeAgent.........................................................80
Section 10.5.Delegation of Duties...............................................................................80
Section 10.6.Resignation of AdministrativeAgent....................................................80
Section 10.7.Non-Reliance on AdministrativeAgent and Other Lenders ................81
Section 10.8.L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender ..........................................................81
Section 10.9.Hedging Liability andBank Product Obligations ................................82
Section 10.10.Designation of AdditionalAgents .........................................................82
Section 10.11.Reserved..................................................................................................83
Section 10.12.Authorization to ReleaseGuaranties.....................................................83
Section 10.13.Authorization ofAdministrative Agentto File Proofs of Claim .........83
Section 10.14.Certain ERISA Matters ..........................................................................83
Section 10.15.Recovery of ErroneousPayments..........................................................84
S
ECTION
11.T
HE
G
UARANTEES
.........................................................................................85
Section 11.1.The Guarantees .......................................................................................85
Section 11.2.Guarantee Unconditional........................................................................85
Section 11.3.Discharge Onlyupon Payment in Full; Reinstatementin Certain Circumstances
..................................................................................................................86
Section 11.4.Subrogation .............................................................................................87
Section 11.5.Subordination..........................................................................................87
Section 11.6.Waivers....................................................................................................87
Section 11.7.Limit on Recovery ..................................................................................87
Section 11.8.Stay of Acceleration ...............................................................................87
Section 11.9.Benefit to Guarantors .............................................................................87
Exhibit 10.1
Section 11.10.Keepwell..................................................................................................88
S
ECTION
12.D
EPOSITORY
B
ANK
;
F
URTHER
A
SSURANCES
................................................88
Section 12.1.Reserved..................................................................................................88
Section 12.2.Depository Banks....................................................................................88
Section 12.3.Further Assurances .................................................................................88
S
ECTION
13.M
ISCELLANEOUS
............................................................................................88
Section 13.1.Notices.....................................................................................................88
Section 13.2.Successors andAssigns..........................................................................90
Section 13.3.Amendments ...........................................................................................93
Section 13.4.Costs and Expenses;Indemnification....................................................95
Section 13.5.No Waiver,Cumulative Remedies ........................................................97
Section 13.6.Right of Setoff.........................................................................................97
Section 13.7.Sharing of Payments byLenders ...........................................................97
Section 13.8.Survival of Representations ...................................................................98
Section 13.9.Survival of Indemnities ..........................................................................98
Section 13.10.Counterparts; Integration;Effectiveness...............................................98
Section 13.11.Headings..................................................................................................99
Section 13.12.Severability of Provisions ......................................................................99
Section 13.13.Construction ............................................................................................99
Section 13.14.Excess Interest ........................................................................................99
Section 13.15.Lender’s andL/C Issuer’s ObligationsSeveral ....................................99
Section 13.16.No Advisory or FiduciaryResponsibility ...........................................100
Section 13.17.Governing Law; Jurisdiction;Consent to Service of Process............100
Section 13.18.Waiverof Jury Trial .............................................................................101
Section 13.19.USA Patriot Act ....................................................................................101
Section 13.20.Confidentiality ......................................................................................101
Section 13.21.Acknowledgement andConsent to Bail-In of EEAFinancial Institutions
................................................................................................................102
Section 13.22.Amendment and Restatement ..............................................................102
Section 13.23.Acknowledgement RegardingAny Supported QFCs.........................102
Signature Page ...................................................................................................................................S-1
Exhibit 10.1
E
XHIBIT
A—Notice of Payment Request
E
XHIBIT
B—Notice of Borrowing
E
XHIBIT
C—Notice of Continuation/Conversion
E
XHIBIT
D-1—Revolving Note
E
XHIBIT
D-2—Swing Note
E
XHIBIT
E—Compliance Certificate
E
XHIBIT
F—Additional GuarantorSupplement
E
XHIBIT
G—Assignment andAssumption
E
XHIBIT
H-1—Form of
U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate
E
XHIBIT
H-2—Form of
U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate
E
XHIBIT
H-3—Form of
U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate
E
XHIBIT
H-4—Form of
U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate
E
XHIBIT
I—Increase Request
SCHEDULE 1.1—Cal-Maine Foods InvestmentGuidelines
S
CHEDULE
2.1/2.2—Commitments
S
CHEDULE
6.2—Subsidiaries
S
CHEDULE
8.7—Existing Indebtedness
S
CHEDULE
8.8—Existing Liens
S
CHEDULE
8.9—Existing Investments
Exhibit 10.1
S
ECOND
A
MENDED AND
R
ESTATED
C
REDIT
A
GREEMENT
This Second Amendedand Restated Credit Agreementis entered into as of August 31, 2026by and
amongCal-Maine Foods,Inc., aDelawarecorporation(the
“Borrower”
), thedirect andindirect Wholly-
ownedSubsidiariesthatareDomesticSubsidiariesoftheBorrowerfromtimetotimepartytothis
Agreement,as Guarantors,the severalfinancial institutionsfrom timeto timepartyto thisAgreement,as
Lenders, and BMO
B
ANK
N.A.
(
FORMERLYKNOWN AS
BMO
H
ARRIS
B
ANK
N.A.),
as AdministrativeAgent
as provided herein.
P
RELIMINARY
S
TATEMENT
W
HEREAS
,
pursuantto thatcertainCredit Agreementdatedas ofJuly 10,2018(as amendedfrom
time to time, the
“Original Credit Agreement”
), by and among the Borrowers, the Guarantors party thereto,
the lendersparty theretoand theAdministrativeAgent,the lendersthereunder havemade availableto the
Borrowers a revolvingloan facility upon andsubject to the terms and conditionsset forth therein;
W
HEREAS
,
pursuant to that certainAmended andRestated Credit Agreementdated as of November
15, 2021 (as amended prior to the date hereof, without giving effect to the amendments and restatements set
forth herein, the
“Existing Credit Agreement”
), by and among the Borrowers, the Guarantorsparty thereto,
the lenders party theretoand the Administrative Agent, theparties agreed to amend and restatethe Original
Credit Agreement uponand subject to the terms andconditions set forth therein;
W
HEREAS
, theLoan Parties, theAdministrativeAgent andthe Lendersdesire to amendand restate
the ExistingCredit Agreementin its entiretyin orderto makecertainamendmentsas morefully setforth
herein,whichamendmentandrestatementshallbecomeeffectiveuponsatisfactionoftheconditions
precedent set forth herein;and
W
HEREAS
, itis theintent ofthe partiesheretothat thisAgreementnot constitutea novationof the
obligations andliabilities of the parties underthe Existing Credit Agreement,and the parties heretohereby
agree that,unless otherwisespecified herein,all obligationsunder theLoan Documents(as amendedprior
to the Closing Date) shall continuein full force and effectfrom and after the ClosingDate.
N
OW
,
T
HEREFORE
, in considerationof the mutualagreements containedherein, and other goodand
valuableconsideration,thereceiptandsufficiencyofwhichare herebyacknowledged,the partieshereto
hereby agree as follows:
S
ECTION
1.D
EFINITIONS
;
I
NTERPRETATION
.
Section 1.1.Definitions
.The following terms when used herein shallhave the following meanings:
“AcquiredBusiness”
means theentity or assetsacquired bythe Borrower oranotherLoan Party in
an Acquisition, whetherbefore or after the datehereof.
“Acquisition”
means any transaction or series of related transactions forthe purpose of or resulting,
directlyorindirectly,in(a) theacquisitionofallorsubstantiallyalloftheassetsofaPerson,orofany
businessor divisionof aPerson,(b) theacquisitionof nolessthan51%of thecapitalstock,partnership
interests,membershipinterestsorequityofanyPerson(otherthanaPersonthatisaSubsidiary),or
otherwisecausinganyPersontobecomeaSubsidiary,or(c) amergerorconsolidationoranyother
Exhibit 10.1
combinationwith another Person(other than a Personthat is a Subsidiary)provided that theBorrower or
a
Guarantor is the survivingentity.
“Additional Credit ExtensionAmendment”
means an amendmentto this Agreement (which may,at
the option of the Administrative Agent, be in the formof an amendment and restatement of this Agreement)
providingforanyExtendedRevolvingCreditCommitmentsand/orExtendedIncrementalTermLoans
pursuantto Section2.16, whichshallbe consistentwiththe applicableprovisionsof thisAgreementand
otherwisesatisfactorytothepartiesthereto.EachAdditionalCreditExtensionAmendmentshallbe
executedby theAdministrativeAgent,the L/CIssuerand/orthe SwinglineLender(to theextentSection
2.16wouldrequiretheconsentoftheL/CIssuerand/ortheSwinglineLender,respectivelyforthe
amendments effected in such AdditionalCredit Extension Amendment), the Loan Partisand each applicable
extendingLender.AnyAdditionalCreditExtensionAmendmentmayincludeconditionsfor deliveryof
opinionsof counsel andother documentationconsistent withthe conditionsin Section7.2 all tothe extent
reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders party to such AdditionalCredit Extension
Amendment.
“Adjusted TermSOFR”
meanswith respectto anytenor, theper annum rateequal toTermSOFR;
provided,
ifAdjusted TermSOFR determinedas providedabove shallever beless thantheFloor, then
Adjusted TermSOFR shall be deemedto be the Floor.
“AdministrativeAgent”
meansBMO BankN.A. (formerlyknownas BMOHarris BankN.A.),in
its capacity asAdministrative Agent hereunder, and any successor in such capacity pursuant toSection 10.6.
“Administrative Questionnaire”
means anAdministrativeQuestionnairein aform suppliedby the
Administrative Agent.
“Affiliate”
means,withrespecttoaspecifiedPerson,anotherPersonthatdirectly,orindirectly
throughoneormoreintermediaries,ControlsorisControlledbyorisundercommonControlwiththe
Personspecified;
provided that
, inanyeventfor purposesof thisdefinition,(i) withrespectto anyLoan
PartyorSubsidiaryofaLoanParty,anyPersonthatowns,directlyorindirectly,25%ormoreofthe
securities havingthe ordinary voting power for theelection of directorsor governing body of a corporation
or 25%or moreof the partnershipor otherownership interestof anyother Person(other thanas a limited
partnerofsuchotherPerson)willbedeemedtocontrolsuchcorporationorotherPerson,and(ii)with
respect tothe AdministrativeAgent, anyLender orotherSecured Party,anyPerson thatowns, directlyor
indirectly,5% ormoreofthe securitieshavingthe ordinaryvotingpowerfor theelectionofdirectorsor
governingbody of acorporation or5% or moreof the partnershipor other ownershipinterest ofany other
Person (other thanas a limited partnerof such otherPerson) will bedeemed to control suchcorporation or
other Person.
“Agreement”
meansthisSecondAmendedandRestatedCreditAgreement,asthesamemaybe
amended, modified, restatedor supplemented fromtime to time pursuant to theterms hereof.
“Amended andRestated Fee Letter”
means that certainAmended andRestated Fee Letterdated as
of the ClosingDate byand amongthe Borrowerand theAdministrativeAgent andBMO CapitalMarkets
Corp.
Exhibit 10.1
“Anti-CorruptionLaw”
meanstheFCPAandanylaw,ruleorregulationofanyjurisdiction
concerningor relatingto briberyor corruptionthat areapplicableto anyLoanParty oranySubsidiary or
Affiliate.
“Applicable Margin”
means, with respect to Loans,ReimbursementObligations, L/C Participation
Fees, and the commitment feespayable under Section 3.1(a), until the firstPricing Date, the rates perannum
shownoppositeLevel Ibelow,andthereafterfromonePricingDatetothenexttheApplicableMargin
means the rates perannum determinedin accordance with the followingschedule:
L
EVEL
T
OTAL
F
UNDED
D
EBT TO
C
APITALIZATION
R
ATIOFOR
S
UCH
P
RICING
D
ATE
A
PPLICABLE
M
ARGIN FOR
B
ASE
R
ATE
L
OANS UNDER
R
EVOLVING
F
ACILITY AND
R
EIMBURSEMENT
O
BLIGATIONSSHALL
BE
:
A
PPLICABLE
M
ARGIN FOR
SOFR
L
OANS
UNDER
R
EVOLVING
F
ACILITY AND
L/C
P
ARTICIPATION
F
EES SHALL BE
:
A
PPLICABLE
M
ARGIN FOR
C
OMMITMENT
F
EE
SHALL BE
:
I
Less than 20.0%
0.00%
1.00%
0.15%
II
Greaterthanor
equal 20.0%and
less than 30.0%
0.25%
1.25%
0.20%
III
Greaterthanor
equal 30.0%and
less than 40.0%
0.50%
1.50%
0.20%
IV
Greaterthanor
equal to 40.0%
0.75%
1.75%
0.25%
For purposeshereof,the term
“Pricing Date”
means,for anyfiscal quarterof theBorrowerending onor
after May 30, 2026,the date on which the AdministrativeAgent is in receipt of the Borrower’smost recent
financial statements (and, in the case of the year-end financial statements, audit report) for the fiscal quarter
then ended, pursuant to Section 8.5.The Applicable Margin shall be establishedbased on the Total Funded
DebttoCapitalizationRatioforthemostrecentlycompletedfiscalquarterandtheApplicableMargin
establishedon aPricingDateshallremainineffectuntil thenextPricing Date.If theBorrowerhasnot
deliveredits financialstatementsbythedatesuchfinancialstatements(and,inthecaseoftheyear-end
financialstatements,auditreport)arerequiredtobedeliveredunderSection 8.5,untilsuchfinancial
statementsandaudit reportaredelivered,theApplicableMarginshallbethe highestApplicableMargin
(
i.e.,
Level IV shall apply).If the Borrower subsequentlydelivers such financial statements beforethe next
Pricing Date, the Applicable Margin shall be determined on the date ofdelivery of such financial statements
and remain in effectuntil the next Pricing Date.In all other circumstances,the Applicable Marginshall be
in effectfrom thePricing Datethat occursimmediatelyafter the endof thefiscal quartercoveredby such
financial statements untilthe next Pricing Date.Each determinationof the Applicable Marginmade by the
AdministrativeAgentin accordancewith theforegoingshall beconclusiveandbindingon theBorrower
and the Lendersif reasonably determined.
“Application”
is defined in Section2.3(b).
“Assignment andAssumption”
means anassignment andassumption enteredinto bya Lenderand
anEligibleAssignee(withtheconsentofanypartywhoseconsentisrequiredbySection 13.2(b)),and
Exhibit 10.1
accepted by the Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit G or any other form approved by
the Administrative Agent.
“AuthorizedRepresentative”
meansthosepersonsshownonthelistofofficersprovidedbythe
BorrowerpursuanttoSection 7.2oronanyupdateofanysuchlistprovidedbytheBorrowertothe
AdministrativeAgent,oranyfurtherordifferentofficersoftheBorrowersonamedbyanyAuthorized
Representative ofthe Borrower in a written noticeto the Administrative Agent.
“
AvailableTenor
”means,asofanydateofdeterminationandwithrespecttothethen-current
Benchmark,asapplicable,(x)ifsuchBenchmarkisatermrate,anytenorforsuchBenchmark(or
componentthereof) thatis or maybe usedfor determiningthe lengthof an interestperiod pursuantto this
Agreementor (y) otherwise,any paymentperiod forinterest calculatedwith referenceto suchBenchmark
(or component thereof) that is ormay be used fordetermining any frequency of making payments of interest
calculatedwithreferencetosuchBenchmark,ineachcase,asofsuchdateandnotincluding,forthe
avoidanceofdoubt,anytenorforsuchBenchmarkthatis then-removedfrom thedefinitionof“Interest
Period” pursuantto Section 4.8(d).
“Bail-In Action”
means theexercise ofany Write-Downand ConversionPowers by the applicable
EEA Resolution Authority inrespect of any liability ofan EEA FinancialInstitution.
“Bail-In Legislation”
means, with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of
Directive2014/59/EUoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCounciloftheEuropeanUnion,the
implementinglaw for suchEEA Member Countryfrom time totime whichis describedin theEU Bail-In
Legislation Schedule.
“Bank Products”
means each and any of the following bank products and services providedto any
Loan Partyby anyLender orany ofits Affiliates:(a) credit orcharge cardsfor commercialcustomers
(including, without limitation,“commercial credit cards” and purchasingcards), (b) stored value cards, and
(c) depository,cashmanagement,andtreasurymanagementservices(including,withoutlimitation,
controlleddisbursement,automatedclearinghousetransactions,returnitems,overdraftsandinterstate
depository networkservices).
“BankProductObligations”
oftheLoanPartiesmeansanyandall oftheirobligations,whether
absolute or contingent and howsoever and whensoever created, arising, evidenced or acquired (including all
renewals,extensionsandmodificationsthereofandsubstitutionstherefor)inconnectionwithBank
Products.
“Base Rate”
means, for any day,the rate per annumequal to the greatestof:(a) the rate of interest
announced or otherwise established by the Administrative Agent fromtime to time as its prime commercial
rate, or its equivalent,for U.S. Dollarloans for U.S.Dollar loans to borrowerslocated in theUnited States
as in effect on such day, with any change in the BaseRate resulting from a change in said primecommercial
ratetobeeffectiveasofthedateoftherelevantchangeinsaidprimecommercialrate(itbeing
acknowledged andagreed that such rate may not be theAdministrative Agent’sbest or lowest rate), (b) the
sum of (i) the Federal FundsRate for such day,
plus
(ii) 1/2 of 1%, (c) the sumof (i) Adjusted TermSOFR
for a one-month tenor ineffect onsuch day plus(ii) 1.00%.
Any changein the Base Ratedue to achange
in the primerate, thequotedfederal fundsrates orTermSOFR, asapplicable,shall beeffectivefrom and
includingthe effectivedate ofthe change insuch rate. Ifthe BaseRate is beingused as analternativerate
of interest pursuant to Sections 4.3 or4.8, then the Base Rate shallbe the greaterof clauses (a) and (b)above
Exhibit 10.1
andshallbedeterminedwithoutreferencetoclause(c)above,providedthatif BaseRateasdetermined
aboveshall everbe lessthantheFloor
plus
1.00%, thenBase Rateshall bedeemed tobe theFloor
plus
1.00%.
“Base Rate Loan”
means a Loan bearinginterest at a rate specified in Section2.4(a).
“
Benchmark
”means,initially,theTermSOFRReferenceRate;providedthatifaBenchmark
TransitionEventhasoccurredwithrespecttotheTermSOFRReferenceRateorthethen-current
Benchmark,then“Benchmark”meanstheapplicableBenchmarkReplacementtotheextentthatsuch
Benchmark Replacementhas replaced such prior benchmarkrate pursuant to Section 4.8.
“BenchmarkReplacement”
meansthefirstalternativesetforthintheorderbelowthatcanbe
determined bythe Administrative Agent for theapplicable BenchmarkReplacement Date,
(a)the sum of Daily SimpleSOFR plus 0.10% (10basis points); or
(b)thesumof:(i)thealternatebenchmarkratethathasbeenselectedbythe
AdministrativeAgentandtheBorrowergivingdueconsiderationto(A)anyselectionor
recommendationof a replacement benchmarkrate or the mechanismfor determining sucha rate by
theRelevantGovernmentalBodyor(B)anyevolvingorthen-prevailingmarketconventionfor
determiningabenchmarkrateasareplacementtothethen-currentBenchmarkforU.S.Dollar-
denominated syndicatedcredit facilities and (ii) the related BenchmarkReplacement Adjustment.
If theBenchmarkReplacementasdeterminedpursuantto clause(a)or(b) abovewould belessthanthe
Floor, the BenchmarkReplacement will bedeemed to bethe Floor forthe purposesof this Agreement and
the other Loan Documents.
“BenchmarkReplacement Adjustment”
means, withrespect to anyreplacement ofthe then-current
Benchmark with anUnadjusted Benchmark Replacement,the spread adjustment, or methodfor calculating
or determiningsuch spreadadjustment, (whichmay bea positiveor negativevalue orzero) thathas been
selectedbytheAdministrativeAgentandtheBorrowergivingdueconsiderationto(a)anyselectionor
recommendationof a spread adjustment,or method for calculatingor determiningsuch spreadadjustment,
forthereplacementofsuchBenchmarkwiththeapplicableUnadjustedBenchmarkReplacementbythe
Relevant GovernmentalBody or(b) anyevolvingor then-prevailingmarket conventionfor determininga
spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determiningsuch spread adjustment, for the replacementof
suchBenchmarkwiththeapplicableUnadjustedBenchmarkReplacementforU.S.Dollar-denominated
syndicated credit facilities.
“Benchmark ReplacementDate”
means the earliest to occurof the following events with respectto
the then-current Benchmark:
(a)in the case of clause (a)or (b) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event”,the
later of (i)the dateof the publicstatement orpublication ofinformation referencedtherein and (ii)
thedateonwhichthe administratorofsuchBenchmark(orthepublishedcomponentusedinthe
calculationthereof)permanentlyorindefinitelyceasestoprovideallAvailableTenorsofsuch
Benchmark (orsuch component thereof); or
Exhibit 10.1
(b)in the caseof clause (c)of the definitionof “BenchmarkTransitionEvent”, the first
dateonwhichsuchBenchmark(orthepublishedcomponentusedinthecalculationthereof)has
beendeterminedand announcedby oron behalfof theadministratorof suchBenchmark(or such
componentthereof) orthe regulatorysupervisorfor theadministratorof suchBenchmark(or such
componentthereof)tobenolongerrepresentative;provided,thatsuchnon-representativenessor
non-compliancewillbedeterminedbyreferencetothemostrecentstatementorpublication
referencedinsuchclause(c)andevenifanyAvailableTenorofsuchBenchmark(orsuch
component thereof)continues to be providedon such date.
For theavoidanceof doubt,the “BenchmarkReplacementDate”will bedeemedto haveoccurredin the
case of clause(a) or (b)with respect to anyBenchmark upon the occurrence ofthe applicable event orevents
setforththereinwithrespecttoallthen-currentAvailableTenorsofsuchBenchmark(orthepublished
component usedin the calculation thereof).
“BenchmarkTransitionEvent”
means theoccurrenceof oneor moreof the followingevents with
respect to the then-currentBenchmark:
(a)a public statement orpublication of informationby or on behalfof the administrator
of suchBenchmark(or thepublishedcomponentusedin thecalculationthereof)announcingthat
such administratorhas ceasedor will ceaseto provideall AvailableTenorsof suchBenchmark (or
suchcomponentthereof), permanentlyor indefinitely,providedthat, atthe timeof suchstatement
or publication, thereis no successoradministrator that will continueto provide anyAvailable Tenor
of such Benchmark(or such componentthereof);
(b)a publicstatement or publicationof informationby the regulatorysupervisor for the
administratorof suchBenchmark (orthe publishedcomponent usedin the calculationthereof), the
FederalReserveBoard,theFederalReserveBankofNewYork,aninsolvencyofficialwith
jurisdiction over theadministratorfor such Benchmark(or such component),a resolutionauthority
with jurisdictionoverthe administratorfor suchBenchmark(or suchcomponent)or acourt oran
entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over theadministrator for such Benchmark(or
such component),which statesthat theadministratorof suchBenchmark(or suchcomponent)has
ceased or will cease toprovide all Available Tenorsof such Benchmark (or such component thereof)
permanentlyor indefinitely,providedthat, atthe time ofsuch statementor publication,there is no
successoradministratorthat willcontinueto provideanyAvailableTenorof suchBenchmark(or
such component thereof);or
(c)a public statement orpublication of informationby or on behalfof the administrator
of suchBenchmark(or thepublishedcomponentused inthe calculationthereof) orthe regulatory
supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) announcing that all
Available Tenors ofsuch Benchmark (orsuch component thereof)are no longer,or as ofa specified
future date will no longerbe, representative.
For the avoidanceof doubt, a “Benchmark TransitionEvent” will be deemed to haveoccurred with respect
toanyBenchmarkif apublicstatementorpublicationofinformationsetforthabovehasoccurredwith
respect toeach then-current AvailableTenorof suchBenchmark(or the publishedcomponentused inthe
calculation thereof).
Exhibit 10.1
“BenchmarkUnavailabilityPeriod”
meanstheperiod(ifany)(a)beginningatthetimethata
BenchmarkReplacement Datehas occurredif, at suchtime, no BenchmarkReplacementhas replacedthe
then-currentBenchmarkforallpurposeshereunderandunderanyLoanDocumentinaccordancewith
Section 4.8and(b)endingatthetimethataBenchmarkReplacementhasreplacedthethen-current
Benchmark forall purposes hereunderand under any Loan Documentin accordance with Section4.8.
“BeneficialOwnershipCertification”
meansacertificationregardingbeneficialownershipas
required by theBeneficial OwnershipRegulation.
“Beneficial Ownership Regulation”
means 31 CFR § 1010.230.
“Borrower”
is defined in theintroductory paragraphof this Agreement.
“Borrowing”
means the totalof Loans ofa single typeadvanced, continued for an additionalInterest
Period, orconvertedfrom adifferenttypeinto suchtype bythe Lendersunder aFacility ona singledate
and, in the case of SOFRLoans, for a single Interest Period.Borrowings of Loans are made and maintained
ratablyfromeachoftheLendersunderaFacilityaccordingtotheirPercentagesofsuchFacility.A
Borrowing is
“advanced”
on the day Lenders advance funds comprising such Borrowing to the Borrower,
is
“continued”
on thedate a newInterest Period for thesame type ofLoans commences for such Borrowing,
and is
“converted”
when such Borrowing is changed from one type of Loans to the other,all as determined
pursuant to Section2.6.Borrowings ofSwingline Loansare made bythe SwinglineLender in accordance
with the proceduresset forth in Section 2.2(b).
“Business Day”
means anyday (otherthan aSaturday orSunday) onwhich banksare notauthorized
or required to closein Chicago, Illinois.
“Capital Expenditures”
means, with respectto any Person forany period, theaggregate amountof
all expenditures(whether paidin cashor accruedas aliability) bysuchPerson duringthat periodfor the
acquisition or leasing(pursuant to a Capital Lease) offixed or capital assetsor additions to property,plant,
or equipment (including replacements, capitalizedrepairs, and improvements), and for any of the foregoing
are required to becapitalized on the balancesheet of such Person in accordancewith GAAP.
“CapitalLease
”meansanyleaseofPropertywhichinaccordancewithGAAPisrequiredtobe
capitalizedonthebalancesheetofthelessee;
provided
thattheadoptionorissuanceofanyaccounting
standardsaftertheClosingDatewill notcauseanyleasethatwasnotor wouldnothavebeenaCapital
Lease prior to such adoptionor issuance to bedeemed a Capital Lease.
“CapitalizedLeaseObligation”
means,foranyPerson,theamountoftheliabilityshownonthe
balance sheet of suchPerson in respect of a CapitalLease determinedin accordance with GAAP.
“Cash Collateralize”
means, to pledgeand deposit with or deliverto the AdministrativeAgent, for
the benefitof oneor more ofthe L/C Issueror Lenders,as collateralfor L/C Obligationsor obligationsof
Lenders tofund participationsin respect ofL/C Obligations,cash ordeposit accountbalances subjectto a
first priority perfected securityinterest in favor of the Administrative Agent or,if the Administrative Agent
and each applicable L/C Issuer shall agree intheir sole discretion, other creditsupport, in each case pursuant
to documentationin form andsubstancesatisfactory tothe AdministrativeAgent andeach applicableL/C
Issuer.
“Cash Collateral”
shall have a meaningcorrelative to the foregoing and shallinclude the proceeds
of such cash collateraland other credit support.
Exhibit 10.1
“Cash Equivalents”
means (a) cash in banks or onhand and (b) investments with a maturity of three
(3)monthsorlesswhenpurchased,whicharemadeinaccordancewiththeCal-MaineInvestment
GuidelinesasattachedheretoasSchedule1.1,asthesamemaybe amendedfromtimetotimewiththe
consent of the RequiredLenders.
“CERCLA”
meansthe ComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,CompensationandLiability Act
of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendmentsand Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§9601
et
seq.,
and any futureamendments.
“Change inLaw”
means theoccurrence,after the dateof this Agreement,of any ofthe following:
(a) theadoptionortakingeffectofanylaw,rule,regulationortreaty,(b) anychangeinanylaw,rule,
regulationortreaty orintheadministration,interpretation,implementationorapplicationthereofby any
Governmental Authority,or (c) the makingor issuance of any request, rule, guidelineor directive (whether
ornothavingtheforceoflaw)byanyGovernmentalAuthority;
provided
thatnotwithstandinganything
hereintothecontrary,(x) theDodd-FrankWallStreetReformandConsumerProtectionActandall
requests, rules, regulations,guidelines or directives thereunder or issuedin connection therewith and (y) all
requests,rules, guidelinesor directivespromulgatedby theBankfor InternationalSettlements,theBasel
Committee onBankingSupervision(or anysuccessor orsimilar authority)or the UnitedStates orforeign
regulatoryauthorities, ineach casepursuant toBasel III,shall ineach casebe deemedto be a“Changein
Law”, regardlessof thedate enacted,adoptedor issued,or (b)any “Changeof Control”(or wordsof like
import), as defined in any agreement or indenture relating toany issue of MaterialIndebtedness of any Loan
Party or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Party,shall occur.
“Changeof Control”
means anyof (a)the acquisitionby any“person” or“group”(as suchterms
are usedin sections13(d)and 14(d)of theSecurities ExchangeAct of1934, asamended)at anytime of
beneficialownershipof30.0%ormoreoftheoutstandingcapitalstockorotherequityinterestsofthe
Borrower ona fully‑dilutedbasis, (b) thefailure ofindividuals whoare membersof the boardof directors
(orsimilargoverningbody)oftheBorroweronthedateofthisAgreement(togetherwithanynewor
replacement directors whose initial nomination for election was approved by a majorityof the directors who
were eitherdirectorsonthe dateof thisAgreementor previouslyso approved)to constitutea majorityof
the board ofdirectors (or similar governing body) ofthe Borrower, or (c)any “Change of Control” (orwords
of like import),as definedin anyagreementor indenturerelating toany issueof MaterialIndebtednessof
any Loan Party or anySubsidiary of a LoanParty, shall occur.
“ClosingDate”
meansthedateofthisAgreementorsuchlaterBusinessDayuponwhicheach
condition described in Section7.2 shall be satisfied or waived in a manner acceptableto the Administrative
Agent in its discretion.
“Code”
means the InternalRevenue Codeof 1986, as amended, and anysuccessor statute thereto.
“Collateral Account”
is defined in Section9.4.
“Commitments”
means the RevolvingCredit Commitments.
“
Commodity Exchange Act”
means theCommodity ExchangeAct (7U.S.C. §1 etseq.), asamended
from time to time, and anysuccessor statute.
Exhibit 10.1
“ConformingChanges”
meanswithrespecttotheuseoradministrationofTermSOFRorany
BenchmarkReplacement,anytechnical,administrativeoroperationalchanges(includingchangestothe
definition of “BaseRate,” the definition of“Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” thedefinition
of “U.S. GovernmentSecurities Business Day”,the timing andfrequencyof determining rates andmaking
paymentsof interest, thetiming ofborrowingrequests orprepayment, conversionor continuationnotices,
theapplicabilityandlengthoflookbackperiods,theapplicabilityofbreakageprovisions,andother
technical, administrativeor operational matters)that the AdministrativeAgent decidesmay be appropriate
to reflect theadoption andimplementation ofany such rate orto permit theuse andadministrationthereof
bytheAdministrativeAgentinamannersubstantiallyconsistentwithmarketpractice(or,ifthe
AdministrativeAgent decidesthat adoptionof anyportion ofsuch marketpractice isnot administratively
feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice forthe administration of any such
rateexists,insuchothermannerofadministrationastheAdministrativeAgentdecidesisreasonably
necessary in connectionwith the administration ofthis Agreement andthe other Loan Documents).
“ConnectionIncomeTaxes”
means OtherConnection Taxesthat areimposed onor measuredby
net income (howeverdenominated) or thatare franchise Taxesor branch profit Taxes.
“Control”
means the possession,directly or indirectly,of the powerto direct or causethe direction
of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the abilityto exercise voting power, by contract
or otherwise.
“Controlling”
and
“Controlled”
have meaningscorrelative thereto.
“ControlledGroup”
meansallmembersofacontrolledgroupofcorporationsandalltradesor
businesses(whether ornot incorporated)under commoncontrol which,together withany LoanParty,are
treated as a single employerunder Section 414of the Code.
“Credit Event”
means the advancingof any Loan, or the issuanceof, or extension ofthe expiration
date or increase inthe amount of, any Letter of Credit.
“DailySimpleSOFR”
means,foranyday,SOFR,withtheconventionsfor thisrate(whichwill
include alookback) beingestablished bythe AdministrativeAgent in accordancewith the conventionsfor
thisrateselectedorrecommendedbytheRelevantGovernmentalBodyfordetermining“DailySimple
SOFR”forsyndicatedbusinessloans;provided,thatiftheAdministrativeAgentdecidesthatanysuch
convention is notadministratively feasible for theAdministrative Agent, then theAdministrative Agent may
establish anotherconvention in its reasonablediscretion.
“DebtorReliefLaws”
meansthe BankruptcyCodeof theUnitedStates ofAmerica,andall other
liquidation,conservatorship,bankruptcy,assignmentforthebenefitofcreditors,moratorium,
rearrangement,receivership,insolvency,reorganization,or similar debtorrelief Lawsof theUnited States
or other applicablejurisdictions from time to time in effect.
“Default”
meansanyeventorconditionwhichconstitutesanEventofDefaultoranyeventor
condition the occurrence of which would, withthe passage of timeor the givingof notice, or both,constitute
an Event of Default.
“Defaulting Lender”
means, subject to Section2.13(b), any Lender that (a) hasfailed to (i) fund all
or any portion of its Loans within two (2)Business Days of the date such Loans wererequired to be funded
hereunder unless such Lendernotifies theAdministrative Agent and theBorrower inwriting thatsuch failure
is the result ofsuch Lender’s determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which
Exhibit 10.1
conditionsprecedent, togetherwith anyapplicabledefault, shall bespecificallyidentified insuch writing)
has not been satisfied, or (ii) payto the Administrative Agent,any L/C Issuer,the Swingline Lender orany
other Lender anyother amount requiredto be paid byit hereunder(including in respect ofits participation
in Letters of Creditor Swingline Loans) within two (2) Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified
the Borrower,the AdministrativeAgent orany L/CIssueror theSwingline Lenderin writingthat itdoes
not intendto complywith itsfundingobligationshereunder,or hasmade apublic statementto thateffect
(unless suchwriting or publicstatementrelates tosuch Lender’sobligationto funda Loanhereunderand
statesthatsuchpositionisbasedonsuchLender’sdeterminationthataconditionprecedenttofunding
(whichconditionprecedent,togetherwithanyapplicabledefault,shallbespecificallyidentifiedinsuch
writing or public statement)cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, withinthree (3) Business Daysafter written
request by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and
theBorrowerthatitwillcomplywithitsprospectivefundingobligationshereunder(
provided
thatsuch
LendershallceasetobeaDefaultingLenderpursuanttothisclause (c)uponreceiptofsuchwritten
confirmationby theAdministrativeAgentand theBorrower),or (d)has, orhas adirect orindirect parent
companythathas,atanytimeaftertheClosingDate(i)becomethesubjectofaproceedingunderany
DebtorReliefLaw,(ii) hadappointedforitareceiver,custodian,conservator,trustee,administrator,
assigneeforthebenefitofcreditorsorsimilarPersonchargedwithreorganizationorliquidationofits
businessorassets,includingtheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporationoranyotherstateorfederal
regulatoryauthority actingin such acapacity or(iii) becomethe subject ofa Bail-in Action;
provided
that
aLendershall notbe aDefaultingLendersolelyby virtueofthe ownershiporacquisitionofanyequity
interestinthatLenderoranydirectorindirectparentcompanythereofby aGovernmentalAuthorityso
longassuchownershipinterestdoesnotresultinorprovidesuchLenderwithimmunityfromthe
jurisdiction of courtswithin the United States or fromthe enforcementof judgments or writs of attachment
onitsassetsorpermitsuchLender(orsuchGovernmentalAuthority)toreject,repudiate,disavowor
disaffirmanycontractsor agreementsmade withsuchLender.Anydeterminationby theAdministrative
AgentthataLenderisaDefaultingLenderunderclauses (a)through(d)aboveshallbeconclusiveand
bindingabsentmanifesterror,andsuchLendershallbedeemedtobeaDefaultingLender(subjectto
Section 2.13(b)) upondelivery of written noticeof such determinationto the Borrower,the L/C Issuer,the
Swingline Lender andeach Lender.
“DesignatedDisbursementAccount”
meanstheaccountoftheBorrowermaintainedwiththe
AdministrativeAgentoritsAffiliateanddesignatedinwritingtotheAdministrativeAgentasthe
Borrower’sDesignatedDisbursementAccount(orsuchotheraccountastheBorrowerandthe
Administrative Agentmay otherwise agree).
“Disposition”
means the sale,lease, conveyanceor other dispositionof Property,other than (a) the
saleorleaseofinventoryintheordinarycourseofbusiness,and(b) thesale,transfer,leaseorother
disposition of Propertyof a Loan Party to anotherLoan Party in the ordinarycourse of its business.
“Domestic Subsidiary”
means a Subsidiarythat is not a Foreign Subsidiary.
“Echo LakeSubsidiary”
means eachof
ELT,LLC,EchoLakeHuntington435,LLC,Blue Grass
Real Estate Company,LLC,Echo Yorkville,LLC,Xenitel, LLC,and Echo LakeHuntington, LLC.
“EEA FinancialInstitution”
means (a) anycredit institutionor investmentfirm establishedin any
EEA MemberCountry whichis subjectto the supervisionof anEEA ResolutionAuthority,(b) anyentity
establishedin anEEA MemberCountrywhichis aparentof aninstitutiondescribedin clause(a) ofthis
definition, or(c) any financialinstitution establishedin an EEAMember Countrywhich isa subsidiaryof
Exhibit 10.1
an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and issubject to consolidated supervisionwith
its parent.
“EEAMemberCountry”
meansanyofthememberstatesoftheEuropeanUnion,Iceland,
Liechtenstein, andNorway.
“EEA Resolution Authority”
means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with
public administrativeauthority of any EEA Member Country(including any delegee) havingresponsibility
for the resolution of anyEEA Financial Institution.
“EligibleAssignee”
meansanyPersonthatmeetstherequirementstobeanassigneeunder
Section 13.2(b)(iii),(v)and(vi)(subjecttosuchconsents,ifany,asmayberequiredunder
Section 13.2(b)(iii)).
“Eligible Line ofBusiness”
means any businessengaged in as ofthe date of thisAgreement bythe
Borrower or any otherLoan Party or any businessreasonably related thereto, including,without limitation,
(i) spent foul business,further processing,fertilizer or nutrient manufacturingor cooperativepurchasing or
similarbusinessesrelatedtoBorrower’scommercialeggproductionbusinessand(ii)theproduction,
packaging, marketingand distribution of preparedfoods.
“Environmental Claim”
means any investigation, notice, violation,demand, allegation, action, suit,
injunction, judgment, order, consent decree, penalty, fine, lien,proceeding or claim (whether administrative,
judicial or private in nature),but not includinginternal reports preparedby or on behalfof Borrower in the
ordinarycourse of business,arising (a) pursuantto, or in connectionwith an actual oralleged violationof,
any Environmental Law,(b) in connectionwith any HazardousMaterial, (c) from anyabatement, removal,
remedial,investigative,correctiveorresponseactioninconnectionwithaHazardousMaterial,
Environmental Law or order of a governmental authority or (d) from anyactual or alleged damage, injury,
threat or harm to health,safety,natural resourcesor the environment.
“EnvironmentalLaw”
meansanycurrentorfutureLegalRequirementpertainingto(a) the
protectionofhealth,safetyandtheindoororoutdoorenvironment,(b) theconservation,management,
protection or use of natural resources and wildlife, (c) the protection or use ofsurface water or groundwater,
(d) the management, manufacture,possession, presence,use, generation, transportation,treatment, storage,
disposal,Release,threatenedRelease,abatement,removal,investigation,remediationorhandlingof,or
exposureto, anyHazardous Materialor (e) pollution(includingany Releaseto air,land, surfacewater or
groundwater), andany amendment, rule, regulation,order or directive issuedthereunder.
“EnvironmentalLiability”
means anyliability,contingentor otherwise(includingany liabilityfor
damages,costs ofenvironmental remediation,fines, costsof compliance,penalties or indemnities),of any
LoanParty oranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartydirectlyor indirectlyresultingfrom orbasedupon(a) any
actualorallegedviolationofanyEnvironmentalLaw,(b)thegeneration,use,handling,transportation,
storage, treatment or disposal of any Hazardous Materials, (c) exposureto any Hazardous Materials, (d) the
ReleaseorthreatenedReleaseofanyHazardousMaterialsintotheenvironmentor(e)anycontract,
agreementor otherlegallyenforceableconsensualarrangementpursuantto whichliabilityis assumedor
imposed with respectto any of the foregoing.
“ERISA”
meanstheEmployeeRetirementIncomeSecurityActof1974,asamended,orany
successor statutethereto.
Exhibit 10.1
“EUBail-InLegislationSchedule”
meanstheEU Bail-InLegislationSchedulepublishedbythe
Loan Market Association(or any successor Person),as in effect from timeto time.
“Event of Default”
means any eventor condition identified assuch in Section 9.1.
“Event of Loss”
means, with respect to any Property,any of the following:(a) any loss, destruction
or damage of such Propertyor (b) any condemnation, seizure, or taking, by exerciseof the power ofeminent
domain or otherwise, of such Property, orconfiscation of such Property or the requisition of the use of such
Property.
“Exchange Act”
means the UnitedStates Securities and ExchangeAct of 1934.
“
ExcludedEquity Issuances
”means(a) theissuanceby anySubsidiaryof equitysecuritiestothe
Borrower or anyGuarantor, as applicable, (b) the issuance ofequity securities bythe Borrower toany Person
that isan equityholderof theBorrowerprior tosuchissuance, (c) theissuanceof equitysecurities ofthe
Borrowerto directors,officersandemployeesof theBorrowerand itsSubsidiariespursuantto employee
stock option plans (or other employee incentive plans or othercompensation arrangements) approved by the
Borrower’s Boardof Directors, and (d) theissuance of equity securities of the Borrowerin order to finance
thepurchaseconsideration(oraportionthereof)inconnectionwithaPermittedAcquisitionorCapital
Expenditures.
“
Excluded SwapObligation
” means, with respect toany Guarantor,any Swap Obligationif, and to
the extentthat, all ora portionof the Guaranteeof suchGuarantorof, or thegrant bysuch Guarantorof a
security interest to secure,such Swap Obligation (or any Guaranteethereof) is or becomes illegal underthe
Commodity ExchangeAct or any rule, regulation ororder of the Commodity Futures TradingCommission
(ortheapplicationorofficialinterpretationofanythereof)byvirtue ofsuchGuarantor’sfailureforany
reason notto constitutean “eligiblecontract participant”as definedin the CommodityExchange Actand
the regulations thereunderat the time the Guaranteeof such Guarantor or the grant of suchsecurity interest
becomes effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation.If a Swap Obligation arises under a master
agreementgoverningmorethanoneswap,suchexclusionshallapplyonlytotheportionofsuchSwap
Obligation that is attributableto swaps for which suchGuarantee or security interestis or becomes illegal.
“Excluded Taxes”
means anyof the followingTaxesimposedon orwith respectto a Recipientor
requiredto be withheldor deductedfrom a paymentto a Recipient,(a) Taxesimposedon ormeasured by
net income (however denominated),franchise Taxes,and branch profits Taxes, in each case, (i) imposed as
a result of such Recipientbeing organizedunder the laws of, or havingits principal office or,in the case of
anyLender,its applicablelendingofficelocatedin,thejurisdictionimposingsuchTax(oranypolitical
subdivisionthereof)or(ii) thatareOtherConnectionTaxes,(b) inthecaseofaLender,U.S.federal
withholdingTaxesimposedon amountspayabletoorfortheaccountofsuchLenderwithrespecttoan
applicable interest in a Loan orCommitment pursuant to a law ineffect on the date onwhich (i) such Lender
acquiressuchinterestintheLoanorCommitment(otherthanpursuanttoanassignmentrequestbythe
Borrower under Section 2.12) or(ii) such Lender changes itslending office, except in eachcase tothe extent
that,pursuanttoSection 4.1amountswithrespecttosuchTaxeswerepayableeithertosuchLender’s
assignorimmediatelybeforesuchLenderbecamea partyheretoor tosuchLenderimmediatelybeforeit
changed its lendingoffice, (c) Taxesattributable to suchRecipient’sfailure to complywith Section 4.1(g),
and (d) any U.S. federal withholdingTaxesimposed under FATCA.
“Existing CreditAgreement”
has the meaningspecified in the PreliminaryStatements hereto.
Exhibit 10.1
“Extended RevolvingCredit Commitment”
means anyRevolving CreditCommitment thematurity
of which has beenextended pursuant to Section 2.16.
“
Extended Revolving Loans
” means any Revolving Loans made pursuant tothe Extended Revolving
Credit Commitments.
“
Extended Incremental Term Loans
” means anyIncremental Term Loans the maturity ofwhich shall
have been extendedpursuant to Section 2.16.
“
Extension
” has the meaning specifiedin Section 2.16(a).
“
Extension Offer
” has the meaningspecified in Section 2.16(a).
“Facility”
means any ofthe RevolvingFacility or the IncrementalTerm Facility.
“FATCA”
means Sections 1471through 1474 of the Code,as of the date of this Agreement(or any
amended or successorversion that is substantivelycomparableand not materially moreonerous to comply
with),any currentor futureregulationsor officialinterpretationsthereof, andany agreementsentered into
pursuant to Section1471(b)(1) of the Code.
“FCPA”
means the ForeignCorrupt Practices Act, 15U.S.C. §§78dd-1, et seq.
“Federal Funds Rate”
means, for anyday,the rate per annumequal to the weightedaverage of the
rates on overnight federal fundstransactions with members of the FederalReserve System, as published by
the Federal Reserve Bankof New Yorkon the Business Daynext succeeding suchday;
provided
that (a) if
such day is not a BusinessDay, theFederal Funds Rate for such dayshall be such rate on such transactions
on the next preceding Business Day as sopublished 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
averagerate(roundedupward,ifnecessary,toawholemultipleof1/100of1%)chargedtothe
AdministrativeAgentonsuchdayonsuchtransactionsasdeterminedbytheAdministrativeAgent;
provided
that in no event shallthe Federal Funds Rate beless than 0.00%.
“FinancialOfficer”
of anyPersonmeansthe chieffinancialofficer,principalaccountingofficer,
treasurer or controllerof such Person.
“Floor”
means the rate perannum of interestequal to 0%.
“Foreign Lender”
means a Lenderthat is not a U.S. Person.
“ForeignSubsidiary”
means eachSubsidiary that(a) is organizedunder thelaws ofa jurisdiction
otherthantheUnitedStatesofAmericaoranystatethereofortheDistrictofColumbia,(b) conducts
substantiallyall ofits businessoutside ofthe UnitedStates ofAmerica,and(c) has substantiallyall ofits
assets outside of theUnited States of America.
“
FRB
” means the Boardof Governors ofthe Federal Reserve Systemof the United States.
“Fronting Exposure”
means, atany timethere isa DefaultingLender,(a) withrespect toany L/C
Issuer,suchDefaultingLender’sRevolverPercentageof theoutstandingL/C Obligationswithrespectto
Exhibit 10.1
Letters of Credit issued by such L/CIssuer other than L/C Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender’s
participation obligation has been reallocatedto other Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the
terms hereof, and (b)with respectto the SwinglineLender, suchDefaulting Lender’sRevolver Percentage
of outstanding Swingline Loans made by theSwingline Lender other than Swingline Loans asto which such
Defaulting Lender’sparticipation obligationhas been reallocated to otherLenders.
“GAAP”
means generally accepted accountingprinciples set forth from time to time in the opinions
andpronouncementsoftheAccountingPrinciplesBoardandtheAmericanInstituteofCertifiedPublic
Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (or agencies
with similarfunctionsof comparablestatureandauthoritywithin theU.S.accountingprofession),which
are applicable to thecircumstances as of thedate of determination.
“GovernmentalAuthority”
meansthegovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaoranyother
nation,orofanypoliticalsubdivisionthereof,whetherstateorlocal,andanyagency,authority,
instrumentality,regulatorybody,court,centralbankorotherentityexercisingexecutive,legislative,
judicial, taxing, regulatoryor administrative powersor functions of or pertainingto government (including
any supra-nationalbodies such as the EuropeanUnion or the EuropeanCentral Bank).
“Guarantee”
of or byany Person (the
“guarantor”
) means any obligation, contingent or otherwise,
oftheguarantorguaranteeingorhavingtheeconomiceffectofguaranteeinganyIndebtednessorother
obligationof anyother Person(the
“primary obligor”
) in anymanner, whether directly orindirectly, and
includingany obligationof theguarantor,direct orindirect,(a) to purchaseor pay(or advanceor supply
funds forthe purchaseor paymentof) suchIndebtedness orother obligationor to purchase(or toadvance
or supply funds for thepurchase of) any securityfor the payment thereof, (b) topurchase or leaseproperty,
securities orservices forthe purpose ofassuring the ownerof such Indebtednessor other obligationof the
paymentthereof, (c) tomaintain workingcapital, equitycapital orany otherfinancial statementcondition
orliquidityofthe primaryobligorso astoenablethe primaryobligortopaysuchIndebtednessor other
obligation or (d) as anaccount partyin respect of anyletter of creditor letter of guarantyissued to support
suchIndebtednessorobligation;
provided
thatthetermGuaranteeshallnotincludeendorsementsfor
collection or depositin the ordinary courseof business.
“Guaranteed Obligations”
is defined in Section 11.1.
“GuarantyAgreements”
meansandincludestheGuaranteeoftheLoanPartiesprovidedforin
Section 11, andany other guarantyagreement executedand delivered in order to guaranteethe Guaranteed
Obligationsor any part thereofin form and substanceacceptable to the AdministrativeAgent.
“Guarantors”
means and includeseach Wholly-owned Subsidiarythat is a Domestic Subsidiaryof
the Borrower,and Borrower,in its capacityas a guarantorof theGuaranteedObligationsof anotherLoan
Party; providedthat,for solong assuch Subsidiary’s primarybusinessis insurance,Eggcellent Insurance
Company,LLC shall not be a Guarantor hereunder;provided further that no EchoLake Subsidiary shall be
requiredto jointhis Agreementas aGuarantorso longas suchEcho LakeSubsidiaryis mergedwith and
intoeithertheBorrowerorEchoLakeFoodsLLConorbeforeJanuary1,2027.IfanyEchoLake
Subsidiary is not mergedwith or into the Borrower or Echo LakeFoods LLC on or before January 1, 2027,
it shall join the Agreementas a Guarantor in accordancewith Section 12.3.
“Hazardous Material”
means any substance,chemical, compound, product, solid,gas, liquid,waste,
byproduct,pollutant,contaminantormaterialwhichishazardous,toxic,orapollutantandregulated
Exhibit 10.1
pursuanttoanyEnvironmentalLawandincludes,withoutlimitation,(a) asbestos,polychlorinated
biphenylsandpetroleum(includingcrudeoiloranyfractionthereof)and(b) anymaterialclassifiedor
regulatedas “hazardous,”“toxic,”or a“pollutant”or wordsof likeimportpursuantto anEnvironmental
Law.For the purposes ofthis Agreement, however,the Parties acknowledgeand agree that Borroweris in
the live animal agriculturebusiness androutinely generates, stores, handles,transports, composts,disposes
of, applies and/orsells manure for beneficialreuse (fertilizer) in theordinary course of business, thatmanure
naturallybreaksdownandreleasesammonia,phosphorusandothersubstancesandsuchmanureandits
constituent parts shallnot be “HazardousMaterial” hereunder.
“HazardousMaterialActivity”
meansanyactivity,eventoroccurrenceinvolvingaHazardous
Material,including,withoutlimitation,themanufacture,possession,presence,use,generation,
transportation,treatment, storage,disposal, Release,threatened Release,abatement, removal,remediation,
handling of orcorrective or response actionto any HazardousMaterial.
“Hedging Agreement”
means any agreement with respect to any swap, forward, future or derivative
transaction or option orsimilar agreement involving, orsettled by reference to,one or morerates, currencies,
commodities, equity or debt instruments or securities, or economic,financial or pricing indices or measures
ofeconomic,financialorpricingriskorvalueoranysimilartransactionoranycombinationofthese
transactions;
provided
thatnophantomstockorsimilarplanprovidingforpaymentsonlyon accountof
services provided by current or former directors, officers, employeesor consultants of any Loan Party or its
Subsidiaries shall be a HedgingAgreement.
“Hedging Liability”
means theliability ofany LoanParty toany ofthe Lenders,or anyAffiliates
of such Lendersin respect of any HedgingAgreement as such Loan Party mayfrom time to time enter into
withanyoneormoreoftheLenderspartytothisAgreementortheirAffiliates,whetherabsoluteor
contingent andhowsoever andwhensoever created,arising, evidencedor acquired (includingall renewals,
extensionsandmodificationsthereofandsubstitutionstherefor);
provided,however,
that, withrespectto
anyGuarantor,HedgingLiabilityGuaranteedbysuchGuarantorshallexcludeallExcludedSwap
Obligations.
“Hostile Acquisition”
means the acquisition of the capital stock or other equity interests of a Person
throughatenderofferorsimilarsolicitationoftheownersofsuchcapitalstockorotherequityinterests
whichhas notbeenapproved(prior tosuchacquisition)by resolutionsof theBoardof Directorsof such
PersonorbysimilaractionifsuchPersonisnotacorporation,orastowhichsuchapprovalhasbeen
withdrawn.
“Increase”
is defined in Section 2.15.
“IncreaseDate”
is defined in Section 2.15.
“IncrementalAmendment”
is defined in Section 2.15.
“IncrementalTermFacility”
means the credit facilityfor Incremental TermLoans.
“IncrementalTermLoans”
is defined in Section2.15.
“IncrementalTermLoan Percentage”
means, for each Lender,the percentage heldby such Lender
of the aggregateprincipal amount of all IncrementalTerm Loansoutstanding, if any.
Exhibit 10.1
“Indebtedness”
means for any Person (without duplication) (a) all indebtedness created, assumed or
incurredin anymannerby suchPersonrepresentingmoneyborrowed(includingby theissuanceof debt
securities),(b) allindebtednessforthedeferredpurchasepriceofpropertyorservices(otherthantrade
accounts payablearising in the ordinary courseof business), (c) all indebtednesssecured by anyLien upon
Property of such Person, whetheror not such Person has assumedor become liable for the payment of such
indebtedness, (d) all CapitalizedLease Obligations ofsuch Person,(e) all obligationsof such Person onor
with respect to letters ofcredit, bankers’acceptances andother extensions of credit tothe extent any ofthe
foregoingare notcash collateralized,whether ornot representingobligations forborrowedmoney,(f) all
obligationsof suchPerson topurchase,redeem, retire,defeaseor otherwisemake anypaymentin respect
ofanyequityinterestinsuchPersonoranyotherPersonoranywarrant,right oroptionto acquiresuch
equityinterest,valued,inthecaseofaredeemablepreferredinterest,atthegreaterofitsvoluntaryor
involuntary liquidation preferenceplus accrued and unpaid dividends, (g) all net obligations (determined as
of any time based on the termination value thereof) of such Person under any interest rate, foreign currency,
and/orcommodityswap,exchange,cap,collar,floor,forward,futureoroptionagreement,oranyother
similar interest rate, currencyor commodity hedging arrangement; and (h) all Guarantees ofsuch Person in
respect ofany ofthe foregoing.For all purposeshereof, theIndebtednessof anyPerson shallinclude the
Indebtednessofanypartnershiporjointventure(otherthanajointventurethatis itselfacorporationor
limitedliabilitycompany)inwhichsuchPersonisageneralpartnerorajointventurer,unlesssuch
Indebtedness is expresslymade non-recourseto such Person.
“Indemnified Taxes”
means (a) all Taxesother than ExcludedTaxes,imposed on or with respectto
anypaymentmadeby oron accountof anyobligationof anyLoanParty underanyLoanDocumentand
(b) to the extent not otherwisedescribed in (a), OtherTaxes.
“InterestPaymentDate”
means(a)withrespectto anySOFR Loan,the lastdayof eachInterest
Period withrespectto suchSOFRLoanandon thematuritydateand,if theapplicableInterestPeriod is
longer than three (3) months, on eachday occurring every three (3) months after thecommencement of such
Interest Period, (b)with respect toany Base RateLoan (otherthan SwinglineLoans), the lastday of every
calendar quarter and on the maturity date, and (c) as toany Swingline Loan, (i) bearing interest by reference
to the Base Rate, the lastday of everycalendar month,and on the maturity dateand (ii) bearing interestby
referenceto theSwinglineLender’sQuotedRate,the lastdayofthe InterestPeriodwithrespectto such
Swingline Loan, and onthe maturity date; providedthat, as to any such Loan, (i) if anysuch date would be
a dayotherthan aBusiness Day,such dateshall beextended tothe nextsucceeding BusinessDay unless
such next succeedingBusiness Day wouldfall in the next calendarmonth, in which case suchdate shall be
thenextprecedingBusinessDayand(ii)theInterestPaymentDatewithrespecttoanyBorrowingthat
occursonthelastBusinessDayofacalendarmonth(oronadayforwhichthereisnonumerically
corresponding day in any applicablecalendar month) shall be the last Business Day of any suchsucceeding
applicable calendarmonth.
“InterestPeriod”
meanstheperiodcommencingonthedateaBorrowingofSOFRLoansor
Swingline Loans (bearing interestat the SwinglineLender’s Quoted Rate) isadvanced, continued, or created
byconversionandending(a)inthecaseofSOFRLoans,onthenumericallycorrespondingdayinthe
calendar month that is one (1),three (3) or six(6) months thereafter, as specified in theapplicable borrowing
request or interest electionrequest and (b)in the case ofSwingline Loans bearinginterest at the Swingline
Lender’sQuotedRate, onthe dateone (1)to five(5) BusinessDays thereafteras mutuallyagreedbythe
Borrower and theSwingline Lender,
provided,
that:
(i)no Interest Period shall extendbeyond the final maturitydate of the relevant Loans;
Exhibit 10.1
(ii)wheneverthe lastday ofanyInterest Periodwouldotherwise bea daythat isnot a
Business Day,the last day of such Interest Period shall be extendedto the next succeeding Business
Day,
provided
that, if such extension wouldcause the last day of an Interest Period for a Borrowing
of SOFR Loansto occurin the followingcalendar month,the last dayof such InterestPeriod shall
be the immediatelypreceding BusinessDay;
(iii)forpurposesofdetermininganInterestPeriodforaBorrowingofSOFRLoans,a
monthmeansaperiodstartingononedayinacalendarmonthandendingonthenumerically
correspondingdayinthe nextcalendarmonth;
provided,however,
thatif thereis nonumerically
correspondingdayinthemonthinwhichsuchanInterestPeriodistoendorifsuchanInterest
Period beginson thelast BusinessDay ofa calendarmonth, thensuch Interest Periodshall endon
the last Business Day ofthe calendar monthin which such Interest Periodis to end; and
(iv)notenorthathasbeenremovedfromthisdefinitionpursuanttoSection 4.8below
shall be available forspecification in suchborrowing request or interest electionrequest.
“IRS”
means the UnitedStates Internal RevenueService.
“L/C Issuer”
means BMOBank N.A. (formerlyknown as BMOHarris Bank N.A.),in its capacity
as theissuerofLettersof Credithereunder,ineachcasetogetherwithitssuccessorsin suchcapacityas
provided in Section 2.3(h).
“L/C Obligations”
means theaggregateundrawn faceamounts ofall outstandingLetters of Credit
and all unpaidReimbursement Obligations.
“L/C Participation Fee”
is defined in Section 3.1(b).
“L/C Sublimit”
means $25,000,000,as reduced or otherwise amendedpursuant to the terms hereof.
“LegalRequirement”
meansanytreaty,convention,statute,law,commonlaw,rule,regulation,
ordinance,license,permit,governmentalapproval,injunction,judgment,order,consentdecreeorother
requirement of anygovernmental authority,whether federal, state, or local.
“Lenders”
means andincludes BMO BankN.A. (formerlyknown as BMO HarrisBank N.A.)and
theotherPersonslistedonSchedule2.1/2.2andanyotherPersonthatshallhavebecomepartyhereto
pursuanttoanAssignmentandAssumption,otherthananysuchPersonthatceasestobeapartyhereto
pursuanttoan AssignmentandAssumption.Unlessthecontextrequires otherwise,theterm
“Lenders”
includes the SwinglineLender.
“Lending Office”
is defined in Section 4.7.
“Letter of Credit”
is defined in Section2.3(a).
“Lien”
meansanymortgage,lien, securityinterest, pledge,chargeor encumbranceof anykind in
respectofanyProperty,includingtheinterestsofavendororlessorunderanyconditionalsale,Capital
Lease or other title retentionarrangement.
Exhibit 10.1
“Loan”
meansanyRevolvingLoan,SwinglineLoan,or IncrementalTermLoan(if any)whether
outstanding as a Base Rate Loan or SOFR Loan orotherwise, each of which is a
“type”
of Loan hereunder.
“Loan Documents”
means this Agreement, theNotes (if any), theAmended and Restated FeeLetter,
theApplications,theGuarantyAgreements,andeachotherinstrumentordocumenttobedelivered
hereunder or thereunderor otherwise in connectiontherewith.
“Loan Party”
means the Borrowerand each of theGuarantors.
“MarketableSecurities”
meansinvestmentswithamaturityof morethan three(3)monthswhen
purchasedwhich aremade inaccordancewith the Cal-Maine InvestmentGuidelinesas attachedhereto as
Schedule 1.1, as the samemay be amendedfrom time to time with the consentof the RequiredLenders.
“Material Adverse Effect”
means (a) a materialadverse changein, or material adverse effectupon,
the operations, business, or financial condition of the Borrower or of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries
taken as a whole,(b) a materialimpairment ofthe ability of theBorrower or ofthe Loan Partiestaken as a
whole toperform thematerial obligationsunder theLoan Documentsor (c) a materialadverse effectupon
the legality,validity,binding effector enforceability againstany Loan Partyof anyLoan Document orthe
material rights and remediesof the Administrative Agentand the Lendersthereunder.
“MaterialIndebtedness”
meansIndebtedness(otherthantheLoansandLettersofCredit),or
obligationsin respect ofone or moreHedging Agreements,of any oneor more ofthe LoanParties andits
Subsidiarieswithanindividualoutstandingprincipalamountexceeding$50,000,000.Forpurposesof
determining Material Indebtedness,the “obligations” of any Loan Party orany Subsidiary in respect of any
HedgingAgreementatanytimeshallbethemaximumaggregateamount(givingeffecttoanynetting
agreements) that suchLoan Party or such Subsidiarywould be requiredto pay if such HedgingAgreement
were terminated at suchtime.
“Minimum Collateral Amount”
means, at any time, (a) with respect to Cash Collateral consisting of
cash ordeposit accountbalances, anamount equalto 105%(or 100%if such CashCollateral consistsof a
demand or time deposit account) ofthe Fronting Exposure of allL/C Issuers withrespect to Letters of Credit
issued and outstandingat such time and (b)otherwise, anamount determinedby the AdministrativeAgent
and the L/C Issuer in their solediscretion.
“Moody’s”
means Moody’sInvestors Service, Inc.
“Net CashProceeds”
means,as applicable,(a) withrespectto anyDispositionby aPerson, cash
andcashequivalentproceedsreceivedby orforsuchPerson’saccount,netof(i) reasonabledirectcosts
relatingto suchDisposition, (ii) sale,use orothertransactionaltaxes paidor payableby suchPerson asa
direct result of such Disposition, and(iii) the amount of any Indebtedness permittedhereby which is secured
by a prior perfectedLien on the asset subjectto such Dispositionand is required to be repaid in connection
with such Disposition, (b)with respect to any Event of Loss of a Person, cash and cash equivalent proceeds
receivedbyorforsuchPerson’saccount(whetherasaresultofpaymentsmadeunderanyapplicable
insurance policytherefor or in connectionwith condemnationproceedings or otherwise), netof reasonable
direct costs incurredin connectionwith the collection of suchproceeds, awards orother payments,and the
amount of any Indebtedness permitted hereby which is secured by a prior perfected Lien in the asset subject
to the Eventof Loss and(c) with respectto any offeringof equitysecurities of aPerson orthe issuanceof
Exhibit 10.1
any Indebtedness by a Person,cash and cash equivalent proceeds receivedby or for such Person’s account,
net of reasonablelegal, underwriting, and otherfees and expenses incurredas a direct result thereof.
“Net Income”
means, with reference to any period, the net income (or netloss) of the Borrower and
its Subsidiaries for suchperiod computedon a consolidatedbasis in accordancewith GAAP;
provided
that
there shall be excludedfrom Net Income (a)the net income (or netloss) of any Personaccrued prior tothe
dateitbecomesaSubsidiaryof,orhasmergedintoorconsolidatedwith,theBorroweroranother
Subsidiary,(b) the netincome (ornet loss)of anyPerson (otherthan aSubsidiary) in whichthe Borrower
or anyof itsSubsidiarieshas anequityinterest,excepttothe extentoftheamountof dividendsor other
distributionsactuallypaidtotheBorroweroranyofitsSubsidiariesduringsuchperiod,and(c) the
undistributed earnings of any Subsidiary to theextent that the declaration orpayment of dividends or similar
distributions by such Subsidiary is not atthe time permitted by theterms of any contractual obligation (other
than under any LoanDocument) or requirementof law applicable to suchSubsidiary.
“Net Worth”
means,at any time the sameis to be determined,total shareholder’sequity (including
capitalstock,additionalpaidincapital,andretainedearningsafterdeductingtreasurystock)thatwould
appear on thebalance sheet of the Borrowerand its Subsidiaries, determinedin accordancewith GAAP on
a consolidatedbasis.
“Non-ConsentingLender”
meansanyLenderthatdoesnotapproveanyconsent,waiveror
amendmentthat(a) requirestheapprovalofallaffectedLendersinaccordancewiththetermsof
Section 13.3 and(b) has been approvedby the Required Lenders.
“Non-DefaultingLender”
means, atany time,each Lenderthat isnot aDefaultingLender atsuch
time.
“Note”
and
“Notes”
each is definedin Section 2.10.
“Obligations”
means all obligations of the Borrower to pay principal and interest onthe Loans, all
ReimbursementObligations owingunder theApplications, all feesand chargespayable hereunder,and all
other payment obligationsof the Borrower or anyother Loan Party arising underor in relation to any Loan
Document, in eachcase whether now existingor hereafter arising, dueor to become due, direct or indirect,
absolute or contingent,and howsoeverevidenced, held or acquired.
“OFAC”
means the UnitedStates Department of TreasuryOffice of ForeignAssets Control.
“OFACEvent”
is defined in Section 8.15.
“OFACSanctionsPrograms”
meansall laws,regulations,andExecutiveOrdersadministeredby
OFAC, includingwithout limitation, the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering laws (including, without
limitation,the UnitingandStrengtheningAmericaby ProvidingAppropriate ToolsRequiredto Intercept
andObstructTerrorismActof2001,Pub. L. 107-56(a/k/atheUSA PatriotAct)),andall economicand
trade sanction programsadministered by OFAC,any and all similar UnitedStates federal laws, regulations
or ExecutiveOrders(whetheradministeredby OFACorotherwise),andanysimilar laws,regulationsor
orders adopted byany State within the United States.
“OtherConnectionTaxes”
means,withrespecttoanyRecipient,Taxesimposedasaresultofa
presentor formerconnectionbetweensuch Recipientandthe jurisdictionimposingsuchTax(otherthan
Exhibit 10.1
connectionsarisingfromsuchRecipienthavingexecuted,delivered,becomeapartyto,performedits
obligations under,received payments under,received or perfected a security interestunder, engagedin any
other transactionpursuant toor enforcedany LoanDocument,or soldor assignedan interestin anyLoan
or Loan Document).
“Other Taxes”
means all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording, filing
orsimilarTaxesthatarisefromanypaymentmadeunder,fromtheexecution,delivery,performance,
enforcement or registrationof, from the receiptor perfection of asecurity interestunder, orotherwise with
respectto,anyLoanDocument,exceptanysuchTaxesthatareOtherConnectionTaxesimposedwith
respect to an assignment(other than an assignmentmade pursuant to Section2.12).
“Participant”
has the meaningassigned to suchterm in clause (d) of Section13.2.
“Participant Register”
has the meaningspecified in clause(d) of Section 13.2.
“Participating Interest”
is defined in Section 2.3(e).
“Participating Lender”
is defined in Section2.3(e).
“PBGC”
means thePension BenefitGuarantyCorporationor anyPerson succeedingto anyor all
of its functions underERISA.
“Percentage”
meansforanyLenderitsRevolverPercentageoritsIncrementalTermLoan
Percentage, as applicable.
“Permitted Acquisition”
means any Acquisition withrespect to which allof the following conditions
shall have been satisfied:
(a)theAcquiredBusinessisinanEligibleLineofBusinessandhasitsprimary
operations within theUnited States of America;
(b)the Acquisition shall notbe a Hostile Acquisition;
(c)the Borroweror a Subsidiaryshall bethe survivingentity in anymergerto whichit
is a party in connectionwith such Acquisition;
(d)if anewSubsidiaryisformedoracquiredasaresultoforinconnectionwiththe
Acquisition, the Borrower shall have complied with the requirements of Section 12.3 within 30 days
of the completionthereof; and
(e)after givingeffectto theAcquisition andany CreditEvent inconnectiontherewith,
no Default shall exist, including with respect to the financial covenants contained in Section 8.22 on
a pro forma basis (lookingback four completedfiscal quarters as if the Acquisitionoccurred onthe
first day of such period and after giving effect to the payment of the purchase price for the Acquired
Business).
“Person”
meansanynaturalPerson,corporation,limitedliabilitycompany,trust,jointventure,
association, company,partnership, GovernmentalAuthority or other entity.
Exhibit 10.1
“Plan”
meansanyemployeepension benefitplan coveredby TitleIV ofERISA orsubjectto the
minimum funding standards underSection 412 of the Code that either (a) is maintainedby a member of the
ControlledGroupfor employeesof amemberof theControlledGroupor (b) ismaintainedpursuantto a
collectivebargainingagreementoranyotherarrangementunderwhichmorethanoneemployermakes
contributionsand to whicha memberof the ControlledGroup isthen makingor accruingan obligationto
make contributions or has within the precedingfive plan years madecontributions.
“Premises”
means the real property owned or leased by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan
Party.
“Property”
means,astoanyPerson,alltypesofreal,personal,tangible,intangibleormixed
property owned by such Person whether or not included in the most recent balance sheet of such Person and
its subsidiaries underGAAP.
“
QualifiedECP Guarantor
”means,inrespectofanySwapObligation,eachLoanPartythathas
total assetsexceeding $10,000,000 at thetime therelevant Guarantee or grantof therelevant security interest
becomeseffectivewithrespecttosuchSwapObligationorsuchotherpersonasconstitutesan“eligible
contractparticipant”under theCommodityExchangeAct orany regulationspromulgatedthereunder and
cancauseanotherpersontoqualifyasan“eligiblecontractparticipant”atsuchtimebyenteringintoa
keepwell under Section1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of theCommodity ExchangeAct.
“Recipient
”means(a)theAdministrativeAgent,(b)anyLender,and(c)anyL/CIssuer,as
applicable.
“Register”
is defined in Section 13.2(c).
“Reimbursement Obligation”
is defined in Section 2.3(c).
“RelatedParties”
means,withrespecttoanyPerson,suchPerson’sAffiliatesandthepartners,
directors,officers,employees,agents,trustees,administrators,managers,advisorsandrepresentativesof
such Person andof such Person’sAffiliates.
“Release”
meansanyspilling,leaking,pumping,pouring,emitting,emptying,discharging,
injecting,escaping,leaching,migrating,dumping,ordisposingintotheindoororoutdoorenvironment,
including,withoutlimitation, theabandonmentor discardingof barrels,drums,containers,tanksor other
receptacles containingor previously containingany Hazardous Material.
“
Relevant Governmental Body
” means the FRB and/or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,or a
committee officiallyendorsedor convenedby theFRB and/orthe FederalReserve Bankof New York,or
any successor thereto.
“Required Lenders”
means, at anytime, Lenders havingTotal CreditExposures representing(a) if
there are 2 or lessLenders, all of the Lenders,and (b) if thereare 3 or moreLenders, 50.0%or more of the
TotalCreditExposuresofall Lenders.Totheextentprovidedinthe lastparagraphofSection 13.3,the
TotalCredit Exposureof anyDefaultingLender shallbe disregardedin determiningRequiredLenders at
any time.
Exhibit 10.1
“Responsible Officer”
of any person means anyexecutive officer orFinancial Officer ofsuch Person
and any other officer, general partner or managing member or similar official thereof with responsibility for
theadministrationoftheobligationsofsuchpersoninrespectofthisAgreementwhosesignatureand
incumbencyshall have beencertified tothe AdministrativeAgent onor after theClosing Datepursuant to
an incumbencycertificate of the type contemplatedby Section 7.2.
“RevolverPercentage”
means,foreachLender,thepercentageofthetotalRevolvingCredit
CommitmentsrepresentedbysuchLender’sRevolvingCreditCommitmentor,iftheRevolvingCredit
Commitments havebeen terminated or expired, the percentageof the total Revolving CreditExposure then
outstanding held bysuch Lender.
“RevolvingFacility”
meansthecreditfacilityformakingRevolvingLoans andSwinglineLoans
and issuing Letters of Creditdescribed in Sections2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.
“RevolvingCreditCommitment”
means,as toanyLender,the obligationof suchLenderto make
RevolvingLoans andto participatein SwinglineLoans andLetters of Creditissued forthe accountof the
Borrower hereunderin an aggregate principal orface amount at any one time outstandingnot to exceed the
amount set forth oppositesuch Lender’sname on Schedule2.1/2.2 attached heretoand made a parthereof,
as thesame maybe reducedor modifiedat anytime orfrom timeto timepursuant tothe termshereof
(including, without limitation, Section 2.15 hereof).The Borrower and the Lenders acknowledge and agree
that the RevolvingCredit Commitments of the Lendersaggregate $250,000,000on the Closing Date.
“Revolving CreditExposure”
means, as toany Lender atany time,the aggregateprincipal amount
atsuchtimeofits outstandingRevolvingLoansandsuchLender’sparticipationinL/C Obligationsand
Swingline Loans at suchtime.
“RevolvingCreditTerminationDate”
meansAugust 31,2031or suchearlier dateon whichthe
Revolving Credit Commitmentsare terminated in wholepursuant to Section 2.11,9.2 or 9.3.
“Revolving Loan”
is defined in Section 2.1and, as so defined,includes a Base RateLoan or a SOFR
Loan, each of whichis a
“type”
of Revolving Loan hereunder.
“Revolving Note”
is defined in Section2.10.
“S&P”
meansStandard&Poor’sRatingsServicesGroup,aStandard &Poor’sFinancial
Services LLC business.
“SEC”
means the UnitedStates Securities and ExchangeCommission.
“SOFR”
means arate equalto the securedovernight financingrate as administeredby theFederal
Reserve Bank ofNew York)or a successor administratorof the secured overnightfinancing rate).
“SOFR Loan”
means aLoan bearinginterest basedon AdjustedTermSOFR, otherthan pursuant
to clause (c) of the definitionof “Base Rate.”
“Subsidiary”
means, asto anyparticular parentcorporation ororganization, anyother corporation
or organization more than 50% of the outstanding VotingStock of which is at the time directly or indirectly
owned by such parent corporation or organization or by any oneor more other entities which arethemselves
Exhibit 10.1
subsidiariesof such parentcorporation ororganization.Unless otherwiseexpressly notedherein, the term
“Subsidiary”
means a Subsidiaryof the Borrower or of anyof its direct or indirect Subsidiaries.
“
SwapObligation
” means,with respectto anyGuarantor,anyobligationto payor performunder
any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of Section 1a(47) of the
Commodity ExchangeAct.
“SweepDepositary”
shallhavethemeaningsetforthinthedefinitionofSweeptoLoan
Arrangement.
“Sweep to Loan Arrangement”
means a cash management arrangement established by the Borrower
withtheSwinglineLenderoranAffiliateoftheSwinglineLender,asdepositary(insuchcapacity,the
“SweepDepositary”
),pursuanttowhichtheSwinglineLenderisauthorized(a) tomakeadvancesof
SwinglineLoanshereunder,theproceedsofwhicharedepositedbythe SwingLenderintoadesignated
accountoftheBorrowermaintainedattheSweepDepositary,and(b) toacceptasprepaymentsofthe
SwinglineLoanshereunderproceedsofexcesstargetedbalancesheldinsuchdesignatedaccountatthe
Sweep Depositary,which cash management arrangementis subject to such agreement(s) and on such terms
acceptable to theSweep Depositary and theSwing Lender.
“Swingline”
meansthecreditfacilityformakingoneormoreSwinglineLoansdescribedin
Section 2.2.
“SwinglineLender”
meansBMOBankN.A. (formerlyknownas BMOHarrisBankN.A.),in its
capacityastheLenderofSwinglineLoanshereunder,oranysuccessorLenderactinginsuchcapacity
appointed pursuant toSection 13.2.
“Swingline Lender’sQuoted Rate”
is defined in Section 2.2(b).
“Swingline Sublimit”
means $25,000,000,as reduced pursuant to theterms hereof.
“Swingline Loan”
and
“Swingline Loans”
each is definedin Section 2.2(b).
“Swing Note”
is defined in Section2.10.
“TangibleNet Worth
” meanstotal shareholder’sequity thatwouldappear onthe balancesheet of
the Borrowerandits Subsidiariesminusthe sumof (a)all assetswhichwouldbe classifiedas intangible
assets underGAAP,including,without limitation,goodwill, patents,trademarks,trade names,copyrights,
franchisesanddeferredcharges(including,withoutlimitation,unamortizeddebtdiscountandexpense,
organizationcosts and deferred researchand development expense)and similar assets, and (b) the writeup
of assetsabovecost (otherthan marketablesecurities); provided,however,that intangibleassets shallnot
includeprepaidexpenses(including,withoutlimitation,prepaidinsurance,softwarelicensesandsupport
agreements,consultingcontracts andprepaid financingfees) carriedon theconsolidatedbalancesheet, in
each case determinedon a consolidatedbasis in accordance with GAAP.
“Taxes”
meansallpresentorfuturetaxes,levies,imposts,duties,deductions,withholdings
(includingbackupwithholding),assessments,feesorotherchargesimposedbyanyGovernmental
Authority,including anyinterest, additions to tax orpenalties applicablethereto.
Exhibit 10.1
“
TermSOFR”
means,fortheapplicabletenor,theTermSOFR ReferenceRateontheday(such
day, the
“Term SOFR Determination Day”
) that is two(2) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior
to (a) in the case of SOFR Loans, the first day of such applicable Interest Period, or (b) with respect to Base
Rate, such day of determinationof the Base Rate, in each caseas such rate is publishedby the TermSOFR
Administrator;provided,however,thatifasof5:00p.m.(NewYorkCitytime)onanyTermSOFR
DeterminationDay theTermSOFR ReferenceRate for theapplicabletenor has notbeen publishedby the
TermSOFRAdministrator,thenTermSOFRwillbetheTermSOFRReferenceRateforsuchtenoras
publishedbytheTermSOFR Administratoronthefirst precedingU.S. GovernmentSecuritiesBusiness
DayforwhichsuchTermSOFRReferenceRateforsuchtenorwaspublishedbytheTermSOFR
Administratorso longas suchfirst precedingU.S. GovernmentSecurities BusinessDay isnot morethan
three (3) U.S. GovernmentSecurities Business Daysprior to such TermSOFR Determination Day.
“TermSOFR Administrator”
means CMEGroup BenchmarkAdministration Limited(CBA) (ora
successoradministratoroftheTermSOFRReferenceRateselectedbytheAdministrativeAgentinits
reasonable discretionin a manner substantiallyconsistent with marketpractice).
“Term SOFRReferenceRate”
means the forward-looking term rate basedon SOFR.
“Total Capitalization”
means, at any time the same isto be determined, the sum of (a) Total Funded
Debt and (b) Net Worth.
“Total CreditExposure”
means, as to any Lender at any time, the unused Commitments,Revolving
Credit Exposure,and Incremental TermLoans (if any) of suchLender at such time.
“TotalFundedDebt”
means,atanytimethesameistobedetermined,thesum(butwithout
duplication) of (a) all Indebtedness of the Borrower and itsSubsidiaries at such time described inclauses (a)
through(f), both inclusive,of the definitionthereof, and(b) all Indebtednessof anyother Personwhich is
directly orindirectly Guaranteedby theBorrower orany ofits Subsidiariesor whichthe Borroweror any
of its Subsidiarieshas agreed(contingentlyor otherwise)to purchaseor otherwise acquireor in respectof
which the Borroweror any of its Subsidiaries hasotherwise assureda creditor against loss.
“TotalFundedDebt toCapitalizationRatio”
means, as ofthe last day ofany fiscal quarter ofthe
Borrower, theratio of (a) TotalFunded Debt of theBorrower and itsSubsidiaries as of the lastday of such
fiscal quarter to (b) Total Capitalizationof the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the last day of such fiscal
quarter.
“UnadjustedBenchmarkReplacement”
meansthe applicableBenchmark Replacementexcluding
the related BenchmarkReplacement Adjustment.
“UnfundedVestedLiabilities”
means,for anyPlan atanytime,the amount(if any)by whichthe
present value of all vestednonforfeitable accruedbenefits under such Plan exceedsthe fair market value of
all Planassets allocableto suchbenefits, alldeterminedas of thethen mostrecentvaluationdate forsuch
Plan, butonly tothe extentthat suchexcess representsa potentialliabilityof a memberof theControlled
Group to the PBGC or thePlan under Title IVof ERISA.
“U.S. Dollars”
and
“$”
each means thelawful currency of the UnitedStates of America.
Exhibit 10.1
“U.S. Government SecuritiesBusiness Day”
means any dayexcept for (i) a Saturday,(ii) a Sunday
or (iii) a day on which theSecurities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the fixed
incomedepartmentsofits membersbe closedforthe entiredayforpurposesoftradinginUnitedStates
government securities.
“U.S. Person”
means any Personthat is a “United States Person” asdefined in Section 7701(a)(30)
of the Code.
“U.S.TaxComplianceCertificate”
hasthemeaningassignedtosuchterminsubsection(g)of
Section 4.1.
“VotingStock”
of anyPersonmeanscapitalstockor otherequity interestsof anyclass orclasses
(howeverdesignated) havingordinary powerto vote asprescribed forsuch class ofcapital stockor equity
interest for the election of directorsor other similar governing body of suchPerson, other than stock orother
equity interests havingsuch power only by reasonof the happeningof a contingency.
“WelfarePlan”
means a “welfare plan”as defined in Section3(1) of ERISA.
“Wholly-ownedSubsidiary”
means aSubsidiary ofwhich allof theissued andoutstanding shares
ofcapitalstock(otherthandirectors’qualifyingsharesasrequiredbylaw)orotherequityinterestsare
ownedbytheBorrowerand/oroneormoreWholly-ownedSubsidiarieswithinthemeaningofthis
definition.
“WithholdingAgent”
means any LoanParty and the AdministrativeAgent.
“Write-Downand ConversionPowers”
means, withrespect toany EEA ResolutionAuthority,the
write-down andconversion powersof such EEAResolution Authorityfrom time totime underthe Bail-In
LegislationfortheapplicableEEAMemberCountry,whichwrite-downandconversionpowersare
described in the EU Bail-In LegislationSchedule.
Section 1.2.
Interpretation.
The foregoingdefinitionsare equallyapplicableto boththe singular
andplural formsof theterms defined.Wheneverthe contextmayrequire, anypronoun shallincludethe
correspondingmasculine,feminineandneuterforms.Thewords“include,”“includes”and“including”
shall bedeemedto be followedby thephrase “withoutlimitation.”The word“will” shallbe construedto
havethesamemeaningandeffectastheword“shall.”Unlessthecontextrequiresotherwise(a) any
definitionoforreferencetoanyagreement,instrumentorotherdocumenthereinshallbeconstruedas
referring to such agreement,instrument or otherdocument as from time to timeamended, supplementedor
otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth
herein), (b)any referenceherein to anyPerson shallbe construedto include suchPerson’ssuccessorsand
assigns, (c)the words“herein,” “hereof”and “hereunder,”and words ofsimilar import, shallbe construed
to refer to this Agreementin its entirety and notto any particular provisionhereof, (d) all references herein
toArticles,Sections,ExhibitsandSchedulesshallbeconstruedtorefertoArticlesandSectionsof,and
Exhibits andSchedulesto, thisAgreement,(e) anyreferenceto anylaw orregulationherein shall,unless
otherwisespecified,refertosuchlaworregulationasamended,modifiedorsupplementedfromtimeto
time, and(f) the words“asset” and“property” shallbe construedto have the samemeaning and effectand
to refer to any andall tangible and intangibleassets and properties, includingcash, securities, accountsand
contract rights.All references to timeof day herein arereferences to Chicago,Illinois, time unless otherwise
specifically provided.Where the character or amountof any asset or liability or item of income orexpense
Exhibit 10.1
is requiredto bedeterminedor anyconsolidationor otheraccountingcomputationis requiredto be made
forthepurposesofthisAgreement,itshallbedoneinaccordancewithGAAP,exceptwherethereis
variationfrom GAAPas currentlyreflectedunderthecurrent financialstatementsas consistentlyapplied
and except wheresuch principles are inconsistentwith the specific provisionsof this Agreement.
Section 1.3.Change in Accounting Principles
.If, after thedate of thisAgreement, there shall occur
any change in GAAP fromthose used in thepreparation of the financial statements referred to inSection 6.5
and such change shall result in a changein the method of calculation ofany financial covenant, standardor
term foundin thisAgreement,either theBorrower orthe RequiredLenders mayby noticeto theLenders
and the Borrower,respectively,require that the Lendersand the Borrower negotiate in goodfaith to amend
such covenants,standards,and termsso asequitablyto reflectsuch changein accountingprinciples, with
thedesiredresultbeingthatthecriteriaforevaluatingthefinancialconditionoftheBorrowerandits
Subsidiariesshallbethesameasifsuchchangehadnotbeenmade.NodelaybytheBorrowerorthe
Required Lendersin requiring such negotiation shalllimit their right to so requiresuch a negotiation at any
time aftersuch achangein accountingprinciples.Until anysuch covenant,standard, orterm isamended
in accordancewith this Section,financial covenantsshall becomputed and determinedin accordance with
GAAPineffectpriortosuchchangeinaccountingprinciples.Withoutlimitingthegeneralityofthe
foregoing, the Borrower shall neither be deemed to be in compliance with any financial covenant hereunder
nor out of compliance with any financial covenant hereunder if such state of complianceor noncompliance,
as the case may be, would not existbut for the occurrence of a change inaccounting principles after the date
hereof.
Section 1.4.Interest Rates
.The Administrative Agent does notwarrant or accept responsibility for,
andshallnothaveanyliabilitywithrespectto(a)thecontinuationof,administrationof,submissionof,
calculation of or any other matter related to TermSOFR, any component definition thereof or rates referred
to in the definitionthereof, or any alternative,successor or replacementrate thereto,including whetherthe
compositionor characteristicsof anysuch alternative,successor orreplacement ratewill besimilar to,or
produce the samevalue or economicequivalence of, or havethe same volume or liquidity as,Term SOFR
,
or (b) theeffect,implementationor compositionof anyConformingChanges.The AdministrativeAgent
and its affiliates or otherrelated entities mayengage in transactionsin good faith that affect thecalculation
of TermSOFR, anyalternative,successoror replacementrate and/orany relevantadjustmentsthereto,in
each case, in a manneradverse to the Borrower.The Administrative Agent mayselect information sources
or servicesin itsreasonablediscretionto ascertainTermSOFR, pursuantto theterms ofthis Agreement,
andshall haveno liabilityto theBorrower,anyLenderor anyotherpersonor entityfor damagesof any
kind,includingdirectorindirect,special,punitive,incidentalorconsequentialdamages,costs,lossesor
expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law orin equity), for any erroror calculation
of any such rate(or component thereof) providedby any such informationsource or service.
Section 1.5.Divisions
.ForallpurposesundertheLoanDocuments,inconnectionwithany
divisionor planof divisionunder Delawarelaw (orany comparableevent undera differentjurisdiction’s
laws):(a)if anyasset,right,obligationorliabilityofanyPersonbecomestheasset,right,obligationor
liability of adifferentPerson, thenit shallbe deemedto havebeen transferredfrom theoriginal Personto
the subsequentPerson, and(b) if anynew Personcomes intoexistence, suchnew Personshall bedeemed
to have been organizedon the first date of its existenceby the holdersof its equity interests at suchtime.
Exhibit 10.1
S
ECTION
2.T
HE
R
EVOLVING
F
ACILITY
Section 2.1.RevolvingFacility.
Subjecttothetermsandconditionshereof,eachLender,byits
acceptancehereof,severallyagreestomakealoanorloans(individuallya
“RevolvingLoan”
and
collectivelyfor all theLenders the
“Revolving Loans”
) in U.S.Dollars tothe Borrowerfrom time totime
onarevolvingbasisuptotheamountofsuchLender’sRevolvingCreditCommitment,subjecttoany
reductions thereof pursuant to the terms hereof, before the RevolvingCredit TerminationDate.The sum of
theaggregateprincipalamountofRevolvingLoans,SwinglineLoans,andL/CObligationsatanytime
outstanding shall not exceedthe Revolving Credit Commitments ineffect at such time.Each Borrowing of
RevolvingLoansshallbemaderatablybytheLendersinproportiontotheirrespectiveRevolver
Percentages.AsprovidedinSection 2.6(a),theBorrowermayelectthateachBorrowingofRevolving
Loans be either Base Rate Loans orSOFR Loans.Revolving Loans may be repaid and the principal amount
thereofreborrowedbeforetheRevolvingCreditTerminationDate,subjecttothetermsandconditions
hereof.
Section 2.2
Swingline Loans.
(a)
Generally
.Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, as part of
the RevolvingFacility,the SwinglineLender may,in its solediscretion, makeloans inU.S. Dollars tothe
Borrower underthe Swingline(individuallya
“SwinglineLoan”
and collectivelythe
“SwinglineLoans”
)
which shallnot in theaggregate atany time outstandingexceed theSwingline Sublimit.Swingline Loans
maybe availedof fromtime totime andborrowingsthereundermay berepaid andused againduringthe
periodendingontheRevolvingCreditTerminationDate.EachSwinglineLoanshallbeinaminimum
amountof$150,000orsuchgreateramountwhichis anintegralmultipleof$100,000.EachSwingline
Loan shallbear interestuntil maturity(whether byaccelerationor otherwise)at arate perannumequalto
(x) the rateper annumfor BaseRate Loansunder theRevolvingFacility asfrom timeto timein effector
(y) the Swingline Lender’sQuoted Rate (computedon the basisof a yearof 360 days forthe actual number
of days elapsed).Interest on each Swingline Loanshall be dueand payable by theBorrower on each Interest
Payment Date andat maturity (whether byacceleration or otherwise).
(b)
Requests for SwinglineLoans
.The Borrower shall givethe Administrative Agent priornotice
(whichmaybewrittenororal)nolaterthan12:00 Noon(Chicagotime)onthedateuponwhichthe
Borrower requeststhat any Swingline Loanbe made, of the amountand date of suchSwingline Loan, and,
if applicable,the InterestPeriodrequestedtherefor.The AdministrativeAgentshall promptlyadvisethe
Swingline Lenderof anysuch noticereceivedfrom theBorrower.Thereafter,the SwinglineLender shall
notify theAdministrativeAgent (whoshall thereafterpromptly notifythe Borrower)whether ornot it has
elected to make such Swingline Loan.If the Swingline Lender agrees to make such Swingline Loan, it may
in itsdiscretionquote aninterest rateto theBorrower atwhich theSwinglineLenderwould bewilling to
make such Swingline Loan available to the Borrower for the Interest Period so requested (the rate so quoted
for a givenInterest Periodbeing hereinreferred to as
“Swingline Lender’sQuoted Rate”
).The Borrower
acknowledgesand agrees that theinterest rate quoteis given for immediateand irrevocableacceptance.If
theBorrowerdoesnotsoimmediatelyaccepttheSwinglineLender’sQuotedRateforthefullamount
requested bythe Borrower for suchSwingline Loan, theSwingline Lender’sQuoted Rateshall be deemed
immediately withdrawn.If theSwingline Lender’s Quoted Rate isnot accepted or otherwise does notapply,
suchSwinglineLoanshallbearinterestattherateperannumforBaseRateLoansundertheRevolving
Facilityasfromtimetotimeineffect.Subjecttothetermsandconditionshereof,the proceedsofeach
Swingline Loan extended to the Borrower shall bedeposited or otherwise wire transferred to the Borrower’s
Designated Disbursement Account or as the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, and the Swingline Lender
may otherwise agree.Anything contained in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the undertaking
of the Swingline Lenderto make Swingline Loansshall be subject to all ofthe terms andconditions of this
Exhibit 10.1
Agreement (providedthat the Swingline Lendershall be entitled to assumethat the conditions precedent to
an advance of any SwinglineLoan have been satisfied unlessnotified to the contrary by the Administrative
Agent or the RequiredLenders).
(c)
RefundingSwingline Loans
.In its soleand absolutediscretion, theSwinglineLender mayat
any time,on behalfof theBorrower (whichherebyirrevocablyauthorizesthe SwinglineLenderto acton
its behalfforsuchpurpose)andwithnoticetotheBorrowerandtheAdministrativeAgent,requesteach
Lenderto makea RevolvingLoanin theform ofa BaseRate Loanin anamountequal tosuchLender’s
RevolverPercentageoftheamountoftheSwinglineLoansoutstandingon thedatesuchnoticeis given
(whichLoansshall thereafterbear interestas providedfor inSection 2.4(a)).Unlessan Eventof Default
describedin Section 9.1(j)or 9.1(k)
exists with respectto the Borrower,regardless ofthe existenceof any
other Eventof Default,each Lendershall makethe proceedsof itsrequested RevolvingLoan availableto
the AdministrativeAgent forthe accountof the SwinglineLender), inimmediatelyavailable funds,at the
Administrative Agent’soffice in Chicago,Illinois (or such otherlocation designatedby the Administrative
Agent), before 12:00 Noon (Chicago time) on the Business Day following the day suchnotice is given.The
Administrative Agent shall promptlyremit the proceeds ofsuch Borrowing tothe Swingline Lender torepay
the outstandingSwingline Loans.
(d)
Participation in Swingline Loans.
If any Lenderrefuses or otherwise fails tomake a Revolving
LoanwhenrequestedbytheSwinglineLenderpursuanttoSection 2.2(c)above
(becauseanEventof
Default describedin Section 9.1(j) or 9.1(k)
exists with respect tothe Borrower or otherwise),such Lender
will, by thetime and inthe manner suchRevolving Loan wasto have beenfunded to the SwinglineLender,
purchase from the Swingline Lender an undividedparticipating interest in the outstanding Swingline Loans
in anamount equalto itsRevolverPercentage ofthe aggregateprincipalamount ofSwinglineLoans that
were tohavebeen repaidwith suchRevolvingLoans.From andafter thedateof anysuch purchase,the
parties hereto herebyacknowledge and agreethat such Swingline Loansshall thereafter bear interestat the
rate for such Swingline Loanas determined in accordancewith Section 2.2(b) hereof.Each Lender that so
purchases a participationin a Swingline Loan shall thereafterbe entitled to receive its RevolverPercentage
of each payment of principal received on the Swingline Loan and of interest received thereon accruing from
the date such Lender funded to the Swingline Lender its participation in such Loan.The several obligations
oftheLendersunderthisSectionshallbeabsolute,irrevocable,andunconditionalunderanyandall
circumstances whatsoever and shall not be subject to any set-off, counterclaim or defense to payment which
any Lender may haveor have had against the Borrower,any other Lender,or any other Person whatsoever.
Without limiting the generalityof the foregoing, such obligations shall not be affectedby any Default or by
any reduction or termination of the Commitments ofany Lender, and each payment made by aLender under
this Section shall be madewithout any offset,abatement, withholding,or reduction whatsoever.
(e)
Sweep to Loan Arrangement
.So long as aSweep to Loan Arrangement isin effect, and subject
tothetermsandconditionsthereof,SwinglineLoansmaybeadvancedandprepaidhereunder
notwithstanding any notice, minimum amount, or funding and payment location requirements hereunder for
any advanceof SwinglineLoans or forany prepaymentof anySwingline Loans.The makingof any such
SwinglineLoansshallotherwisebesubjecttotheothertermsandconditionsofthisAgreement.The
SwinglineLendershallhavetherightinitssolediscretiontosuspendorterminatethemakingand/or
prepaymentofSwinglineLoanspursuanttosuchSweeptoLoanArrangementwithnoticetotheSweep
DepositaryandtheBorrower(whichmaybe providedon asame-daybasis), whetherornotanyDefault
exists.The Swingline Lender shallnot be liable to the Borrower or any other Person for any lossesdirectly
orindirectlyresultingfromeventsbeyondtheSwinglineLender’sreasonablecontrol,includingwithout
Exhibit 10.1
limitationanyinterruptionofcommunicationsordataprocessingservicesorlegalrestrictionorforany
special, indirect, consequentialor punitive damagesin connection with anySweep to Loan Arrangement.
Section 2.3.Letters of Credit.
(a)
General Terms.
Subject tothe termsand conditions hereof,as part ofthe RevolvingFacility,
the L/C Issuer shallissue standby and commercial lettersof credit (eacha
“Letter of Credit”
) forthe account
oftheBorrower
orfortheaccountoftheBorrowerandoneormoreofitsSubsidiaries
inanaggregate
undrawnface amountup tothe L/C Sublimit.Each Letter ofCredit shall beissued bythe L/C Issuer,but
eachLendershall beobligatedto reimbursethe L/C Issuerfor suchLender’sRevolverPercentageof the
amountofeachdrawingthereunderand,accordingly,LettersofCreditshallconstituteusageofthe
Revolving Credit Commitment of each Lender pro rata in an amount equal to itsRevolver Percentage of the
L/C Obligations then outstanding.
(b)
Applications.
At any time before the Revolving Credit TerminationDate, the L/C Issuer shall,
at the request of the Borrower,issue one or moreLetters of Credit
in U.S. Dollars, in a form satisfactoryto
theL/C Issuer,withexpirationdatesnolaterthanthe earlierof12 monthsfromthedateofissuance(or
which are cancelable notlater than12 months from the dateof issuance and eachrenewal) or thirty(30) days
prior tothe RevolvingCredit TerminationDate, inan aggregateface amountas setforth above,upon the
receipt ofan applicationduly executedby theBorrower and,if suchLetterof Creditis forthe accountof
oneofitsSubsidiaries,suchSubsidiary
fortherelevantLetterofCreditintheformthencustomarily
prescribedbytheL/C IssuerfortheLetterofCreditrequested(eachan
“Application”
).TheBorrower
agreesthatifontheRevolvingCreditTerminationDateanyLettersofCreditremainoutstandingthe
Borrowershall thendeliverto theAdministrativeAgent, withoutnotice ordemand,Cash Collateralin an
amountequal to105% ofthe aggregateamount ofeach Letterof Creditthenoutstanding(whichshall be
held by theAdministrative Agent pursuant tothe termsof Section 9.4).Notwithstanding anything contained
in any Applicationto the contrary:(i) the Borrower shall payfees in connection with eachLetter of Credit
as set forthin Section3.1, (ii) exceptas otherwiseprovidedherein orin Sections2.8, 2.12or 2.14,unless
an Event of Default exists, the L/C Issuer will not call for the funding by the Borrower of any amount under
a Letter of Credit beforebeing presented witha drawing thereunder,and (iii) if the L/C Issuer isnot timely
reimbursed for theamount of any drawing under a Letter ofCredit on the date such drawingis paid, except
as otherwiseprovidedfor inSection 2.6(c),the Borrower’sobligationto reimbursethe L/C Issuerfor the
amount of such drawingshall bear interest (which the Borrowerhereby promises to pay)from and after the
date such drawing is paid at a rate perannum equal to the sum of the Applicable Marginplus the Base Rate
from time to time in effect (computedon the basis of a year of 365 or 366days, as the case may be, and the
actual numberof days elapsed).If the L/C Issuerissues any Letter of Creditwith an expiration datethat is
automatically extended unless the L/C Issuer gives notice that the expirationdate will not so extend beyond
its thenscheduledexpirationdate,unlesstheAdministrativeAgentortheRequiredLendersinstructthe
L/C Issuerotherwise,theL/C Issuerwillgivesuchnoticeofnon-renewalbeforethetimenecessaryto
prevent suchautomatic extensionif before such requirednotice date:(i) the expirationdate of suchLetter
of Creditif soextendedwouldbe afterthe RevolvingCredit TerminationDate, (ii)the RevolvingCredit
Commitments havebeen terminated, or (iii) an Eventof Default exists and either theAdministrative Agent
or theRequiredLenders(with noticeto theAdministrativeAgent) havegiven theL/C Issuerinstructions
not to so permit the extension of the expiration date of such Letter of Credit.The L/C Issuer agrees to issue
amendments to the Letter(s) of Credit increasing the amount, or extending the expiration date, thereof at the
request of the Borrowersubject to the conditionsof Section 7 andthe other terms of this Section.
Exhibit 10.1
(c)
The ReimbursementObligations.
Subject toSection 2.3(b), theobligation of theBorrower to
reimburse the L/C Issuer for all drawings under a Letter of Credit (a
“Reimbursement Obligation”
) shall be
governed by the Application related to such Letter of Credit,except that reimbursement shall be made (i) by
no later than 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time) on the date when each drawing is tobe paid if the Borrower has been
informed of suchdrawing by theL/C Issuer on or before10:00 a.m. (Chicagotime) on the datewhen such
drawing is to bepaid and the Borrowerhas notifiedthe AdministrativeAgent by 1:00p.m. (Chicagotime)
on such date that the Borrowerwill reimburse the L/C Issuer on the date each such drawingis to be paid, or
(ii) if notice of such drawing isgiven to the Borrower after 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) onthe date when such
drawing is to bepaid or if the Borrower failsto notify the Administrative Agent by 1:00p.m. (Chicago time)
on suchdate thatthe Borrowerwill reimbursethe L/CIssuer onthe dateeachsuch drawingis to bepaid,
by nolater than12:00Noon (Chicagotime) onthe followingBusiness Day,in eachcase, inimmediately
availablefundsat theAdministrativeAgent’sprincipalofficein Chicago,Illinois, orsuchotherofficeas
theAdministrativeAgentmaydesignateinwritingtotheBorrower(whoshallthereaftercausetobe
distributedtotheL/C Issuersuchamount(s)inlikefunds).IftheBorrowerdoesnotmakeanysuch
reimbursementpaymenton thedatedueand theParticipatingLendersfund theirparticipationsthereinin
the mannerset forthin Section2.3(e)below,thenall paymentsthereafterreceivedby theAdministrative
AgentindischargeofanyoftherelevantReimbursementObligationsshall bedistributedinaccordance
with Section 2.3(e) below.
(d)
ObligationsAbsolute.
TheBorrower’sobligationtoreimburseL/CObligationsshallbe
absolute, unconditional and irrevocable,and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this
AgreementandtherelevantApplicationunderanyandall circumstanceswhatsoeverandirrespectiveof
(i) any lack of validity orenforceability of anyLetter of Credit or this Agreement,or any term or provision
therein, (ii) any draft or otherdocument presentedunder a Letter of Credit provingto be forged, fraudulent
or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccuratein any respect, (iii) payment by
the L/C Issuer under a Letter ofCredit against presentation of a draftor other document that does notstrictly
comply with the terms of such Letterof Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever,whether
or not similar to any of theforegoing, that might, but forthe provisions of this Section, constitutea legal or
equitabledischargeof, or providea right ofsetoffagainst, theBorrower’sobligationshereunder.None of
the Administrative Agent,the Lenders, or the L/C Issuershall have anyliability or responsibility by reason
of or inconnectionwith the issuanceor transferof any Letterof Credit oranypayment orfailure to make
any payment thereunder(irrespective of anyof the circumstancesreferred to in the precedingsentence), or
anyerror,omission,interruption,lossordelayintransmissionordeliveryofanydraft,noticeorother
communicationunderorrelatingtoanyLetterofCredit(includinganydocumentrequiredtomakea
drawing thereunder),any error ininterpretationof technicalterms or anyconsequence arisingfrom causes
beyondthecontroloftheL/C Issuer;
provided
thattheforegoingshallnotbeconstruedtoexcusethe
L/C Issuer fromliability tothe Borrowerto the extentof anydirect damages(as opposedto consequential
damages,claims in respectof whichare herebywaived bythe Borrowerand eachother LoanParty tothe
extentpermittedbyapplicablelaw)sufferedbytheBorroweroranyLoanPartythatarecausedbythe
L/C Issuer’s failure to exercisecare when determining whetherdrafts and other documents presented under
a Letter of Credit complywith the terms thereof.The parties hereto expresslyagree that, in theabsence of
gross negligence or willful misconducton the part of the L/C Issuer (as determinedby a court of competent
jurisdiction by final and nonappealablejudgment), the L/C Issuer shall be deemedto have exercised care in
eachsuchdetermination.In furtheranceof theforegoingandwithoutlimitingthe generalitythereof,the
partiesagreethat,withrespecttodocumentspresentedwhichappearontheirfacetobeinsubstantial
compliancewiththetermsofaLetterofCredit,theL/C Issuermay,initsreasonablediscretion,either
acceptand makepaymentupon suchdocuments withoutresponsibilityfor furtherinvestigation,or refuse
Exhibit 10.1
to acceptand make paymentupon suchdocuments if suchdocuments arenot in strict compliancewith the
terms of such Letter of Credit.
(e)
The Participating Interests.
Each Lender (other than the Lender acting asL/C Issuer in issuing
the relevantLetter ofCredit),by itsacceptancehereof,severallyagreesto purchasefrom theL/C Issuer,
andtheL/C IssuerherebyagreestoselltoeachsuchLender(a
“ParticipatingLender”
),anundivided
percentageparticipatinginterest (a
“ParticipatingInterest”)
, totheextentofits RevolverPercentage,in
eachLetter ofCreditissuedby,andeachReimbursementObligationowed to,the L/CIssuer.Uponany
failure bythe Borrowerto payany ReimbursementObligation atthe timerequiredon thedate therelated
drawingis tobepaid, assetforthinSection 2.3(c)above,orif theL/C Issueris requiredatanytimeto
returntotheBorrowerortoatrustee,receiver,liquidator,custodianorotherPersonanyportionofany
payment of any Reimbursement Obligation, each Participating Lender shall, not later than the Business Day
it receivesa certificatein the formof Exhibit A hereto fromthe L/C Issuer (witha copy tothe Administrative
Agent)tosucheffect,ifsuchcertificateisreceivedbefore1:00 p.m.(Chicagotime),ornotlaterthan
1:00 p.m. (Chicagotime) the followingBusiness Day,if such certificateis receivedafter such time, pay to
the Administrative Agentfor the accountof the L/C Issueran amount equalto such ParticipatingLender’s
Revolver Percentage of such unpaid or recaptured Reimbursement Obligation together with interest on such
amount accruedfrom the date the relatedpayment was madeby the L/C Issuer to the dateof such payment
by such ParticipatingLender at a rateper annum equalto:(i) from thedate the relatedpayment was made
bytheL/C Issuertothedatetwo(2) BusinessDaysafterpaymentbysuchParticipatingLenderisdue
hereunder,at thegreaterof theFederal FundsRate anda ratedeterminedby theAdministrativeAgentin
accordance with bankingindustry rules on interbankcompensation for each such day and(ii) from the date
two (2) BusinessDays afterthe datesuch paymentis duefrom suchParticipatingLender tothe datesuch
paymentismadebysuchParticipatingLender,theBaseRateineffectforeachsuchday.Eachsuch
Participating Lender shall thereafter be entitled to receive its Revolver Percentage of eachpayment received
inrespectoftherelevantReimbursementObligationandofinterestpaidthereon,withtheL/C Issuer
retaining its Revolver Percentage thereof asa Lender hereunder.The several obligations ofthe Participating
Lenders to the L/C Issuer under this Section shall be absolute, irrevocable, and unconditional under any and
all circumstanceswhatsoeverandshall notbe subjectto anyset-off,counterclaimor defenseto payment
whichanyParticipatingLendermayhaveorhavehadagainsttheBorrower,theL/C Issuer,the
AdministrativeAgent, anyLender orany otherPerson whatsoever.Withoutlimiting thegeneralityof the
foregoing,such obligationsshall notbe affectedby anyDefault orby anyreduction ortermination ofany
Commitment ofany Lender,and each paymentby a ParticipatingLender underthis Sectionshall bemade
without any offset,abatement, withholdingor reduction whatsoever.
(f)
Indemnification.
TheParticipatingLendersshall,totheextentoftheirrespectiveRevolver
Percentages,indemnifytheL/C Issuer(totheextentnotreimbursedbytheBorrower)againstanycost,
expense(includingreasonablecounselfeesanddisbursements),claim,demand,action,lossorliability
(exceptsuchasresult fromsuchL/C Issuer’sgrossnegligenceorwillful misconductasdeterminedby a
court of competent jurisdiction by final andnonappealable judgment)that the L/C Issuermay suffer or incur
in connection with any Letter of Credit issuedby it.The obligations of the Participating Lendersunder this
subsection (f)andallotherpartsofthisSectionshallsurviveterminationofthisAgreementandofall
Applications,Letters ofCredit, andall draftsand otherdocumentspresented inconnectionwith drawings
thereunder.
(g)
Manner of Requesting a Letter of Credit.
The Borrower shall provide at least five (5) Business
Days’advancewrittennoticetothe AdministrativeAgentofeachrequest fortheissuanceofa Letterof
Credit,suchnoticeineachcaseto beaccompaniedby anApplicationfor suchLetterofCreditproperly
Exhibit 10.1
completedand executedby the Borrowerand, inthe caseof anextensionor amendmentor anincrease in
the amount of a Letter ofCredit, a written request therefor, in a formacceptable to the Administrative Agent
and theL/C Issuer,in eachcase, togetherwith thefees calledfor bythis Agreement.The Administrative
Agent shallpromptly notifythe L/C Issuerof the AdministrativeAgent’sreceiptof eachsuch notice(and
theL/C Issuershallbeentitledtoassumethattheconditionsprecedenttoanysuchissuance,extension,
amendmentor increasehave beensatisfied unlessnotifiedto thecontraryby theAdministrativeAgent or
the RequiredLenders) andthe L/C Issuershall promptlynotify theAdministrativeAgent andthe Lenders
of the issuance ofthe Letter of Credit so requested.
(h)
ReplacementoftheL/C Issuer
.TheL/C Issuermaybereplacedatanytimebywritten
agreementamongtheBorrower,theAdministrativeAgent,thereplacedL/C Issuer,andthesuccessor
L/C Issuer.The AdministrativeAgent shallnotify theLenders of anysuch replacementof the L/CIssuer.
At the time any such replacement shall become effective, the Borrower shall pay all unpaid fees accrued for
the accountof thereplacedL/C Issuer.From andafter theeffectivedateofanysuchreplacement(i) the
successorL/C Issuer shallhave allthe rightsand obligationsof theL/C Issuerunder thisAgreementwith
respect toLetters ofCredit tobe issuedthereafterand (ii) referencesherein tothe term“L/C Issuer”shall
be deemedto referto suchsuccessor orto anypreviousL/C Issuer,or tosuchsuccessorand allprevious
L/C Issuers,asthecontextshallrequire.AfterthereplacementofaL/C Issuerhereunder,thereplaced
L/C Issuer shall remaina party hereto andshall continue tohave all therights and obligations of aL/C Issuer
under thisAgreement withrespect toLetters of Creditissued byit prior tosuch replacement,but shallnot
be required to issueadditional Letters of Credit.
Section 2.4.Applicable InterestRates.
(a)
Base RateLoans.
EachBase RateLoanmadeor maintainedby aLendershall bearinterest
(computed on thebasis of a year of 365 or366 days, as the casemay be (360 days, in the caseof clause (c)
of the definition ofBase Rate relatingto Adjusted TermSOFR), and theactual dayselapsed on theunpaid
principal amount thereof from the date such Loan is advanced,or created by conversion from a SOFRLoan,
until maturity (whether by acceleration or otherwise) at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the Applicable
Margin plusthe BaseRate fromtime totime in effect,payableby theBorrower oneach InterestPayment
Date and at maturity (whetherby accelerationor otherwise).
(b)
SOFR
Loans.
EachSOFRLoanmadeormaintainedby aLendershall bearinterestduring
each Interest Period it isoutstanding (computedon the basis of a year of 360days and actualdays elapsed)
on theunpaid principalamount thereoffrom thedate suchLoan isadvanced orcontinued, orcreated by
conversion from a Base Rate Loan, untilmaturity (whether by acceleration or otherwise) ata rate per annum
equal to thesum of theApplicable Margin plus the Adjusted Term SOFR applicable forsuch Interest Period,
payablebytheBorroweroneachInterestPaymentDateandatmaturity(whetherbyaccelerationor
otherwise).
(c)
Rate Determinations.
The AdministrativeAgent shalldetermineeach interestrate applicable
totheLoansandtheReimbursementObligationshereunder,anditsdeterminationthereofshallbe
conclusive and binding except in the case of manifest error.In connection with the use or administration of
Term SOFR,the Administrative Agentwill havethe right to make ConformingChanges from timeto time
and,notwithstandinganythingtothecontraryhereinorinanyotherLoanDocument,anyamendments
implementing such Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any
other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.The Administrative Agent will promptly notify
Exhibit 10.1
the Borrowerand theLenders of theeffectivenessof any ConformingChanges inconnectionwith the use
or administration of TermSOFR.
Section 2.5.Minimum Borrowing Amounts; Maximum SOFR
Loans
.Each Borrowing of Base Rate
Loans advancedunder aFacility shall bein an amountnot lessthan $100,000.Each Borrowingof SOFR
Loans advanced, continuedor converted under a Facility shall bein an amount equal to$1,000,000 or such
greateramountwhichis anintegralmultipleof$500,000.WithouttheAdministrativeAgent’sconsent,
there shall not be morethan ten (10)Borrowings of SOFR Loans outstandinghereunder at anyone time.
Section 2.6.Manner of BorrowingLoans and Designating ApplicableInterest Rates.
(a)
Notice tothe Administrative Agent.
The Borrower shallgive notice tothe Administrative
Agent
by nolater than12:00 noon(Chicagotime):(i) at leastthree(3) BusinessDays beforethe dateon which
the Borrower requests the Lenders to advancea Borrowing of SOFRLoans and (ii) on the datethe Borrower
requests theLenders to advancea Borrowingof BaseRate Loans.The Loans includedin each Borrowing
shallbearinterestinitiallyatthetypeofratespecifiedinsuchnoticeofanewBorrowing.Thereafter,
subject to the terms andconditions hereof, theBorrower may fromtime to time elect to changeor continue
the type of interestrate borneby each Borrowingor, subject tothe minimumamount requirementfor each
outstandingBorrowingset forthinSection 2.5,a portionthereof,as follows:(i) ifsuchBorrowingis of
SOFR Loans, on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto, the Borrower may continue part or all
of suchBorrowing asSOFR Loans orconvert part orall of suchBorrowing into BaseRate Loans or(ii) if
such Borrowingis of Base Rate Loans, onany Business Day,the Borrower mayconvert all or part of such
BorrowingintoSOFRLoansforanInterestPeriodorInterestPeriodsspecifiedbytheBorrower.The
Borrower shallgive all suchnotices requestingthe advance,continuationor conversionof a Borrowingto
theAdministrative
Agentbytelephone,telecopy,orothertelecommunicationdeviceacceptabletothe
Administrative Agent(which notice shall beirrevocable once given and,if by telephone, shall be promptly
confirmed in writing in a manner acceptable to theAdministrative Agent), substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B (Notice of Borrowing) or Exhibit C (Notice of Continuation/Conversion), as applicable,
or in such other form acceptable to the Administrative
Agent.Notice of the continuation of a Borrowing of
SOFR Loans for an additional Interest Period or ofthe conversion of part or allof a Borrowing of Base Rate
Loans into SOFRLoans must begiven by nolater than 12:00 noon (Chicago time)at leastthree (3) Business
Days before the date of the requested continuationor conversion.All such notices concerning the advance,
continuationor conversionof a Borrowingshall specifythe date ofthe requested advance,continuation or
conversionof a Borrowing(which shallbe a BusinessDay), the amountof the requestedBorrowing tobe
advanced,continuedorconverted,thetypeofLoanstocomprisesuchnew,continuedorconverted
Borrowing and, if such Borrowing is tobe comprised of SOFR Loans, theInterest Period applicable thereto.
Uponnoticeto theBorrowerby theAdministrativeAgentor theRequiredLenders(or,inthe caseof an
Event of Default under Section 9.1(j) or 9.1(k) with respect to the Borrower,without notice), no Borrowing
ofSOFRLoansshallbeadvanced,continued,orcreatedbyconversionif anyDefaultthenexists.The
BorroweragreesthattheAdministrativeAgentmayrelyonanysuchtelephonic,telecopyorother
telecommunicationnoticegivenbyanypersontheAdministrativeAgentingoodfaithbelievesisan
AuthorizedRepresentativewithoutthenecessityofindependentinvestigation,andintheeventanysuch
noticebytelephoneconflictswithanywrittenconfirmationsuchtelephonicnoticeshallgovernifthe
Administrative Agenthas acted in reliancethereon.
(b)
NoticetotheLenders
.TheAdministrativeAgentshallgiveprompttelephonic,telecopyor
othertelecommunicationnoticetoeachLenderofanynoticefromtheBorrowerreceivedpursuantto
Section 2.6(a) aboveand the amount of such Lender’sLoan to be made as part of the requested Borrowing.
Exhibit 10.1
(c)
Borrower’sFailureto Notify.
If theBorrowerfailsto givenoticepursuantto Section2.6(a)
above of thecontinuation or conversion of anyoutstanding principal amount of aBorrowing of SOFR Loans
before thelast day ofits then currentInterest Periodwithin theperiod requiredby Section2.6(a) andsuch
BorrowingisnotprepaidinaccordancewithSection 2.8(a),suchBorrowingshallautomaticallybe
converted into aBorrowing of BaseRate Loans.In the eventthe Borrowerfails to give noticepursuant to
Section 2.6(a)aboveofaBorrowingequaltotheamountofaReimbursementObligationandhasnot
notified the Administrative Agentby 12:00 noon (Chicago time) onthe day suchReimbursement Obligation
becomes due that it intends to repay such Reimbursement Obligation through funds not borrowed under this
Agreement,theBorrowershall bedeemedtohaverequestedaBorrowingofBaseRateLoansunderthe
RevolvingFacility(or,attheoptionoftheSwinglineLender,undertheSwingline)onsuchdayinthe
amountoftheReimbursementObligationthendue,whichBorrowingshallbeappliedtopaythe
ReimbursementObligation then due.
(d)
Disbursementof Loans
.Not later than2:00 p.m. (Chicagotime) onthe date of anyrequested
advanceof anew Borrowing,subject toSection 7,eachLender shallmake availableits Loancomprising
part of suchBorrowing infunds immediatelyavailable atthe principaloffice ofthe AdministrativeAgent
inChicago,Illinois(oratsuchotherlocationastheAdministrativeAgentshalldesignate).The
AdministrativeAgentshallmaketheproceedsofeachnewBorrowingavailabletotheBorroweratthe
Administrative Agent’sprincipal officein Chicago, Illinois (or at suchother location as the Administrative
Agentshalldesignate),bydepositingorwiretransferringsuchproceedstothecreditoftheBorrower’s
Designated DisbursementAccount or as the Borrowerand the AdministrativeAgent may otherwiseagree.
(e)
AdministrativeAgentRelianceonLenderFunding.
UnlesstheAdministrativeAgentshall
havebeen notifiedby aLender priorto (or,in thecase ofa Borrowingof BaseRate Loans,by 1:00p.m.
(Chicagotime)on)thedateonwhichsuchLenderis scheduledtomakepaymenttotheAdministrative
Agentof theproceedsof aLoan (whichnoticeshall beeffectiveupon receipt)that suchLenderdoes not
intendtomakesuchpayment,theAdministrativeAgentmayassumethatsuchLenderhasmadesuch
paymentwhen dueand theAdministrativeAgent mayin relianceuponsuch assumption(but shallnot be
required to) make available to the Borrower the proceeds of the Loan to be made by such Lender and, ifany
Lender has not in factmade such payment to theAdministrative Agent, suchLender shall, on demand,pay
to the Administrative Agent the amount made available to theBorrower attributable to such Lender together
with interestthereonin respectofeachdayduringthe periodcommencingon thedatesuchamountwas
madeavailable tothe Borrowerand endingon (butexcluding)the datesuch Lenderpays suchamount to
the AdministrativeAgent ata rate perannum equalto:(i) from thedate therelated advancewas made by
the Administrative Agent to the date two (2) Business Days after payment by such Lender is due hereunder,
the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a ratedetermined by the Administrative Agent in accordancewith
banking industry rules on interbank compensationfor each such day and (ii) from the date two (2) Business
Days after the date such payment isdue from such Lender to thedate such payment is made bysuch Lender,
theBaseRateineffectforeachsuchday.IfsuchamountisnotreceivedfromsuchLenderbythe
AdministrativeAgentimmediatelyupondemand,theBorrowerwill,ondemand,repaytothe
Administrative Agent the proceeds of the Loan attributable to such Lender with interest thereon at arate per
annum equal to the interest rate applicable to the relevant Loan, but without such payment being considered
a payment or prepayment of a Loan under Section 4.5 so that the Borrower will have no liability under such
Sectionwithrespecttosuchpayment.AnypaymentbytheBorrowershall bewithoutprejudicetoany
claimtheBorrowermayhaveagainstaLenderthatshallhavefailedtomakesuchpaymenttothe
Administrative Agent.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 2.7.Maturity of Loans
.
(a)
Revolving Loans.
Each Revolving Loan, both forprincipal and interest not sooner paid,shall
mature and bedue and payable by the Borroweron the Revolving Credit TerminationDate.
(b)
Swingline Loans
.Each Swingline Loan, both for principal and interest not sooner paid, shall
mature and bedue and payable by the Borroweron the Revolving Credit TerminationDate.
Section 2.8.Prepayment.
(a)
Optional
.TheBorrowermayprepayinwholeorinpart(but,ifinpart,then:(i) ifsuch
Borrowing isof BaseRate Loans,in an amountnot lessthan $100,000,(ii) if suchBorrowing isof SOFR
Loans,inanamount notlessthan$500,000,and(iii) ineachcase, inanamountsuchthattheminimum
amountrequiredfor aBorrowingpursuanttoSections 2.2(b)and2.5remainsoutstanding)uponnotless
thanthree(3) BusinessDays priornotice bythe Borrowerto theAdministrativeAgentin thecase ofany
prepaymentofaBorrowingofSOFR Loansandnoticedeliveredby theBorrowertotheAdministrative
Agentno laterthan12:00 noon(ChicagoTime)on thedateof prepaymentin thecaseof aBorrowingof
Base Rate Loans(or, in anycase, suchshorter period oftime then agreedto by the AdministrativeAgent),
such prepaymentto be madeby thepayment ofthe principalamount tobe prepaidand, in thecase ofany
IncrementalTermLoans, anySOFR Loansor SwinglineLoans, accruedinterest thereonto the datefixed
for prepayment plusany amounts duethe Lenders under Section4.5.
(b)
Mandatory
.(i) TheBorrowershall,oneachdatetheRevolvingCreditCommitmentsare
reduced pursuant to Section 2.11, prepaythe Swingline Loans, Revolving Loans, and, if necessary,prefund
the L/CObligations bythe amount,if any,necessaryto reducethe sumof theaggregate principalamount
ofSwinglineLoans,RevolvingLoans,andL/C Obligationsthenoutstandingtothe amounttowhichthe
Revolving Credit Commitmentshave been so reduced.
(ii)If the Borrower or any Subsidiary shall at any timeor from time to time make or agree to make
a Disposition(other thana Dispositionpermitted pursuantto Section8.10 hereof)or shall sufferan Event
of Loss withrespect toany Property,then the Borrowershall promptly notifythe AdministrativeAgent of
such proposedDisposition orEvent ofLoss (includingthe amountof theestimatedNet CashProceeds to
bereceivedbytheBorrowerorsuchSubsidiaryinrespectthereof)and,promptlyuponreceiptbythe
Borrower or suchSubsidiary of the NetCash Proceedsof such Dispositionor Event of Loss, theBorrower
shallprepaytheObligationsinanaggregateamountequalto100%oftheamountofall suchNetCash
Proceeds;
provided
that(x) solongasnoDefaultthenexists,thissubsectionshallnotrequireanysuch
prepayment with respect to Net CashProceeds received on account of an Event of Loss so long as such Net
Cash Proceedsare appliedto replaceor restorethe relevantProperty,(y) this subsectionshall notrequire
anysuchprepaymentwithrespecttoNetCash ProceedsreceivedonaccountofDispositionsduringany
fiscal yearof theBorrower notexceeding$20,000,000in the aggregateso longas noDefaultthen exists,
and (z) in the caseof any Dispositionnot coveredby clause (y) above,so long as no Defaultthen exists, if
theBorrowerstatesinitsnoticeofsucheventthattheBorrowerortherelevantSubsidiaryintendsto
reinvest, within180 daysof the applicableDisposition,the NetCash Proceedsthereof inassets similarto
theassetswhichweresubjecttosuchDisposition,thentheBorrowershallnotberequiredtomakea
mandatoryprepaymentunder thissubsectionin respectof suchNet CashProceeds tothe extentsuchNet
Cash Proceedsare actuallyreinvested insuch similarassets withsuch 180-day period.Promptly afterthe
endof such180-day period,the Borrowershall notifythe AdministrativeAgentwhetherthe Borroweror
such Subsidiaryhas reinvestedsuch NetCash Proceedsin suchsimilar assets,and,to the extentsuch Net
Exhibit 10.1
CashProceedshavenotbeensoreinvested,theBorrowershallpromptlyprepaytheObligationsinthe
amount of such Net CashProceeds not so reinvested.The amount of eachsuch prepayment shall be applied
,
subject to Section2.8(b)(v) below, first to the outstanding Incremental Term Loans, if any, on a ratablebasis
basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountsthereof,andthentotheRevolvingFacility,butwithouta
reductionof the RevolvingCredit Commitments.If the AdministrativeAgent orthe RequiredLenders so
request, all proceeds of suchDisposition or Event of Loss shall be deposited with the AdministrativeAgent
(orits agent)andheldbyit intheCollateralAccount.SolongasnoDefaultexists,theAdministrative
Agent is authorized to disburse amounts representing such proceeds from the Collateral Account to or at the
Borrower’sdirection forapplication to orreimbursementfor the costsof replacing, rebuildingor restoring
such Property.
(iii)IfaftertheClosingDatetheBorroweroranySubsidiaryshallissuenewequitysecurities
(whethercommonorpreferredstockorotherwise),otherthanExcludedEquityIssuances,theBorrower
shall promptlynotify theAdministrativeAgent ofthe estimatedNet CashProceeds ofsuch issuanceto be
received by or for the account of the Borrower or such Subsidiary in respect thereof.Promptly upon receipt
by theBorrower orsuch Subsidiaryof Net CashProceeds ofsuch issuance,the Borrowershall prepaythe
Obligations in an aggregateamount equal to 100%of the amount of suchNet Cash Proceeds.The amount
ofeachsuchprepaymentshallbeapplied,subjecttoSection2.8(b)(v)below,firsttotheoutstanding
Incremental TermLoans, if any,on a ratable basis basedon the outstanding principalamounts thereof, and
thentotheRevolvingFacility,butwithoutareductionoftheRevolvingCreditCommitments.The
Borrower acknowledges that itsperformance hereunder shall notlimit therights and remedies ofthe Lenders
for anybreach ofSection 8.11(Maintenanceof Subsidiaries)or Section 9.1(i)(Changeof Control)or any
other terms of the LoanDocuments.
(iv)If aftertheClosingDate theBorroweroranySubsidiaryshall issueanyIndebtedness,other
thanIndebtednesspermitted bySection 8.7,the Borrowershall promptlynotify theAdministrativeAgent
of the estimatedNet CashProceeds ofsuch issuanceto be receivedby orfor the accountof the Borrower
or suchSubsidiaryin respectthereof.Promptlyuponreceiptby theBorroweror suchSubsidiaryof Net
Cash Proceeds of such issuance, the Borrower shall prepay the Obligationsin an aggregate amount equal to
100%of theamount ofsuchNet CashProceeds.The amountof eachsuch prepaymentshall beapplied,
subject to Section2.8(b)(v) below, first to the outstanding Incremental Term Loans, if any, on a ratablebasis
basedontheoutstandingprincipalamountsthereof,andthentotheRevolvingFacility,butwithouta
reductionoftheRevolvingCreditCommitments.TheBorroweracknowledgesthatitsperformance
hereundershall notlimit the rightsand remediesof the Lendersfor any breachof Section 8.7or any other
terms of the Loan Documents.
(v)Unlessthe Borrowerotherwisedirects, prepaymentsof Loansunder thisSection 2.8(b)shall
be applied first to Borrowingsof Base Rate Loans until paymentin full thereof with any balanceapplied to
Borrowings of SOFR Loansin the order in whichtheir InterestPeriods expire.Each prepaymentof Loans
underthis Section2.8(b)shall bemadeby thepaymentof theprincipalamountto beprepaidand, inthe
case of any Incremental TermLoans, SOFR Loans or SwinglineLoans, accrued interest thereonto the date
ofprepaymenttogetherwithanyamountsduetheLendersunderSection 4.5.EachprefundingofL/C
Obligations shall bemade in accordancewith Section 9.4.
(c)Anyamount ofSwinglineLoansandRevolvingLoanspaid orprepaidbefore theRevolving
Credit TerminationDate may,subject tothe termsand conditionsof this Agreement,be borrowed,repaid
and borrowed again.No amount of theIncremental Term Loans, if any, paid or prepaid may be reborrowed,
Exhibit 10.1
and, in the case of anypartial prepayment,such prepayment shall beapplied to the remainingpayments on
all Incremental TermLoans in inverse orderof maturity.
Section 2.9.Default Rate.
Notwithstandinganythingto thecontrarycontainedherein, whileany
Event of Default exists or after acceleration,the Borrower shall pay interest (after as well as before entry of
judgment thereonto the extent permittedby law) on theprincipal amountof all Loans andReimbursement
Obligations, letter of credit feesand other amountsat a rate per annumequal to:
(a)for anyBase RateLoan orany SwinglineLoan bearinginterest basedon theBase
Rate, the sum of 2.0%
plus
the Applicable Margin
plus
the Base Rate from timeto time in effect;
(b)foranySOFRLoanoranySwinglineLoanbearinginterestattheAdministrative
Agent’sQuoted Rate,the sum of2.0%
plus
the rate ofinterest in effectthereon at thetime of such
Event ofDefault untilthe endof the InterestPeriod applicablethereto and,thereafter,at a rateper
annum equal to the sum of 2.0%
plus
the Applicable Margin for Base Rate Loans
plus
the Base Rate
from time to time in effect;
(c)foranyReimbursementObligation,thesumof2.0%
plus
theamountsdueunder
Section 2.3 with respect tosuch ReimbursementObligation;
(d)for anyLetter ofCredit,the sumof 2.0%
plus
the L/CParticipationFee dueunder
Section 3.1(b) with respectto such Letter of Credit; and
(e)for any other amountowing hereunder not coveredby clauses (a) through (d) above,
the sum of 2%
plus
the Applicable Margin
plus
the Base Rate from time to timein effect;
provided,however,
thatintheabsenceofaccelerationpursuanttoSection 9.2or9.3,anyadjustments
pursuantto this Sectionshall bemade atthe electionof the AdministrativeAgent, actingat the requestor
withtheconsentoftheRequiredLenders,withwrittennoticetotheBorrower(whichelectionmaybe
retroactivelyeffectivetothedateofsuchEventofDefault).WhileanyEventofDefaultexistsorafter
acceleration, interest shall be paid on demand of the Administrative Agent at the request or with the consent
of the Required Lenders.
Section 2.10.Evidence of Indebtedness.
(a) Each Lender shall maintain in accordancewith its usual
practice an accountor accounts evidencing theindebtedness of the Borrower to such Lenderresulting from
each Loan made bysuch Lender from time to time, includingthe amounts of principaland interest payable
and paid to suchLender from time to time hereunder.
(b)The AdministrativeAgent shallalso maintainaccountsin whichit willrecord (i) theamount
of each Loan madehereunder,the type thereof andthe InterestPeriod with respectthereto, (ii) the amount
of any principal or interest dueand payable or tobecome due and payable from theBorrower to each Lender
hereunderand(iii) theamountofanysumreceivedbytheAdministrativeAgenthereunderfromthe
Borrower and eachLender’s share thereof.
(c)The entriesmaintainedin theaccountsmaintainedpursuantto subsections(a) and(b) above
shall be
prima facie
evidenceof the existenceand amountsof the Obligationstherein recorded;
provided,
however,
that the failure of theAdministrative Agentor any Lender to maintainsuch accounts orany error
Exhibit 10.1
therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrower torepay the Obligations in accordance
with their terms.
(d)Any Lender may request that itsLoans be evidenced by a promissory note ornotes in the forms
of Exhibit D-1 (in the case of its RevolvingLoans and referred to herein as a
“Revolving Note”
), or D-2 (in
thecaseofits SwinglineLoansandreferredtohereinasa
“SwingNote”
), asapplicable(theRevolving
NotesandSwingNotebeinghereinafterreferredtocollectivelyasthe
“Notes”
andindividuallyasa
“Note”
).In suchevent, theBorrower shall prepare,execute anddeliver to suchLender a Notepayable to
such Lenderor its registeredassigns in theamount of therelevant Commitment,or SwinglineSublimit, as
applicable.Thereafter,the Loansevidencedby suchNote orNotes andinterest thereonshall atall times
(includingafter anyassignment pursuantto Section 13.2)be representedby oneor moreNotes payableto
the order of the payeenamed therein or anyassignee pursuant to Section 13.2,except to the extentthat any
such Lenderor assigneesubsequently returnsany such Notefor cancellationand requeststhat suchLoans
once again be evidencedas described in subsections(a) and (b) above.
Section 2.11.Commitment Terminations.
(a)
OptionalRevolvingCreditTerminations.
The Borrowershall havethe rightat anytime and
from timeto time,uponfive (5)BusinessDaysprior writtennoticeto theAdministrativeAgent(or such
shorterperiodoftimeagreedtobytheAdministrativeAgent),toterminatetheRevolvingCredit
Commitmentswithoutpremiumor penaltyandin wholeor inpart, anypartial terminationto be(i) inan
amount not less than $5,000,000 or any whole multiple thereof and (ii) allocated ratably amongthe Lenders
in proportionto theirrespectiveRevolverPercentages,providedthat theRevolvingCredit Commitments
may not be reducedto an amount lessthan the sum ofthe aggregateprincipal amountof Swingline Loans,
RevolvingLoans,andL/C Obligationsthenoutstanding.AnyterminationoftheRevolvingCredit
Commitments below the L/C Sublimit or theSwingline Sublimit then ineffect shall reduce theL/C Sublimit
and Swingline Sublimit, asapplicable, by a likeamount.The Administrative Agent shallgive prompt notice
to each Lender ofany such terminationof the Revolving Credit Commitments.
(b)Anyterminationofthe RevolvingCreditCommitmentspursuanttothisSection maynot be
reinstated.
Section 2.12.Replacementof Lenders
.If anyLender requestscompensationunder Section 4.4,or
iftheBorrowerisrequiredtopayanyIndemnifiedTaxesoradditionalamountstoanyLenderorany
GovernmentalAuthorityfortheaccountofanyLenderpursuanttoSection 4.1and,ineachcase,such
Lender has declined or is unableto designate a different lending officein accordance with Section 4.7, or if
any Lender is a DefaultingLender or a Non-Consenting Lender,then the Borrower may,at its sole expense
andeffort,uponnoticetosuchLenderandtheAdministrativeAgent,requiresuchLendertoassignand
delegate,withoutrecourse(inaccordancewithandsubjecttotherestrictionscontainedin,andconsents
requiredby,Section 13.2), allof itsinterests, rights(other thanits existingrights to paymentspursuantto
Section 4.1orSection 4.4)andobligationsunderthisAgreementandtherelatedLoanDocumentstoan
Eligible Assigneethat shallassumesuch obligations(which assigneemay beanotherLender,if aLender
accepts such assignment);
provided
that:
(i)the Borrower shall have paid to theAdministrative Agent the assignment fee (if any)
specified in Section 13.2;
Exhibit 10.1
(ii)suchLendershallhavereceivedpaymentofanamountequaltotheoutstanding
principal of itsLoans and funded participations in L/CObligations, accrued interest thereon, accrued
fees andall other amountspayable toit hereunderand under theother LoanDocuments(including
any amountsunder Section
4.5 as ifthe Loansowing toit were prepaidrather thanassigned)from
theassignee(totheextentofsuchoutstandingprincipalandaccruedinterestandfees)orthe
Borrower (in the caseof all other amounts);
(iii)inthecaseofanysuchassignmentresultingfromaclaimforcompensationunder
Section 4.4 or paymentsrequired to be madepursuant to Section 4.1, suchassignment will result in
a reduction in suchcompensation or paymentsthereafter;
(iv)such assignment doesnot conflict with applicablelaw; and
(v)in the caseof anyassignmentresulting froma Lenderbecominga Non-Consenting
Lender,theapplicableassigneeshallhaveconsentedtotheapplicableamendment,waiveror
consent.
A Lender shall not berequired to makeany such assignment or delegation if,prior thereto, as a result
ofawaiverbysuchLenderorotherwise,thecircumstancesentitlingtheBorrowertorequiresuch
assignment and delegationcease to apply.
Section 2.13.Defaulting Lenders.
(a)
DefaultingLenderAdjustments.
Notwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthis
Agreement, if any Lenderbecomes a Defaulting Lender,then, until such time as such Lenderis no longer a
Defaulting Lender,to the extent permittedby applicablelaw:
(i)
Waiversand Amendments
.Such Defaulting Lender’sright to approve or disapprove
any amendment,waiver orconsent withrespect to thisAgreement shallbe restricted asset forth in
the definition of RequiredLenders.
(ii)
DefaultingLenderWaterfall
.Anypaymentofprincipal,interest,feesorother
amountsreceived by theAdministrative Agentfor the accountof such DefaultingLender (whether
voluntaryormandatory,atmaturity,pursuanttoSection 9orotherwise)orreceivedbythe
AdministrativeAgent froma DefaultingLender pursuantto Section 13.7hereto shall beapplied at
suchtimeortimesasmaybedeterminedbytheAdministrativeAgentasfollows:
first
,tothe
payment ofany amountsowing bysuch DefaultingLender to theAdministrative Agenthereunder;
second
, to the payment ona pro rata basis ofany amountsowing by suchDefaulting Lenderto any
L/C Issuer or the Swingline Lender hereunder;
third
, to Cash Collateralize the L/C Issuer’s Fronting
ExposurewithrespecttosuchDefaultingLenderinaccordancewithSection 2.14;
fourth
, asthe
Borrower may request (solong as no Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect ofwhich
suchDefaultingLenderhasfailedtofunditsportionthereofasrequiredbythisAgreement,as
determined by the Administrative Agent;
fifth
, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the
Borrower, to be held in a deposit account and released pro ratain order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting
Lender’spotentialfuturefundingobligationswithrespecttoLoansunderthisAgreementand
(y) CashCollateralizetheL/CIssuer’sfutureFrontingExposurewithrespecttosuchDefaulting
LenderwithrespecttofutureLettersofCreditissuedunderthisAgreement,inaccordancewith
Section 2.14;
sixth
,tothepaymentofanyamountsowingtotheLenders,theL/CIssuerorthe
Exhibit 10.1
Swingline Lenderas a resultof anyjudgmentof a courtof competentjurisdiction obtainedby any
Lender,the L/CIssuer orthe SwinglineLender againstsuch DefaultingLenderas a resultof such
Defaulting Lender’sbreach ofits obligationsunder this Agreement;
seventh
, so longas noDefault
exists, to the paymentof any amountsowing to the Borroweras a result of anyjudgment of a court
ofcompetentjurisdictionobtainedby theBorroweragainstsuchDefaultingLenderas aresultof
suchDefaultingLender’sbreachofitsobligationsunderthisAgreement;and
eighth
,tosuch
Defaulting Lenderor as otherwise directed bya court of competent jurisdiction;
provided
that if (x)
suchpaymentis apaymentof theprincipal amountof anyLoans orL/C Obligationsin respectof
which suchDefaulting Lenderhas notfully fundedits appropriateshare, and(y) suchLoans were
made or therelated Lettersof Creditwere issued ata timewhen the conditions setforth in Section 7.1
weresatisfiedorwaived,suchpaymentshallbeappliedsolelytopaytheLoansof,andL/C
Obligationsowedto, allNon-DefaultingLenderson apro ratabasis priorto beingappliedto the
payment of any Loans of, or L/C Obligationsowed to, such Defaulting Lender until suchtime as all
Loans and fundedand unfunded participationsin L/C Obligations and SwinglineLoans are held by
the Lenderspro ratain accordancewith theirRevolverPercentagesoftherelevantCommitments
withoutgivingeffecttoSection 2.13(a)(iv)below.Anypayments,prepaymentsorotheramounts
paid orpayable to aDefaulting Lender thatare applied(or held)to payamounts owedby aDefaulting
Lenderor topostCashCollateralpursuantto thisSection 2.13(a)(ii)shallbe deemedpaidto and
redirected by suchDefaulting Lender,and each Lender irrevocablyconsents hereto.
(iii)
Certain Fees
.
(A)No Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive any commitment fee forany
periodduringwhichthatLenderisaDefaultingLender(andtheBorrowershallnotbe
requiredto payany suchfee that otherwisewould havebeen requiredto havebeen paidto
thatDefaulting Lender).
(B)Each Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive L/C Participation Fees for
any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender only to theextent allocable to its
Revolver Percentage of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for which ithas provided Cash
Collateral pursuant toSection 2.14.
(C)WithrespecttoanyL/CParticipationFeenotrequiredtobepaidtoany
DefaultingLenderpursuanttoclause (B)above,theBorrowershall(x) paytoeach
Non-DefaultingLenderthatportionofanysuchfee otherwisepayabletosuchDefaulting
LenderwithrespecttosuchDefaultingLender’sparticipationinL/C Obligationsor
SwinglineLoansthathasbeenreallocatedtosuchNon-DefaultingLenderpursuantto
clause (iv) below, (y) pay toeach L/C Issuerand Swingline Lender, asapplicable, the amount
of anysuch fee otherwisepayable tosuch DefaultingLender to theextent allocable tosuch
L/C Issuer’sorSwinglineLender’sFrontingExposureto suchDefaultingLender,and(z)
not be requiredto pay the remaining amountof any such fee.
(iv)
Reallocation of Participationsto Reduce FrontingExposure
.All or any part of such
DefaultingLender’sparticipationinL/CObligationsandSwinglineLoansshallbereallocated
among the Non-Defaulting Lendersin accordance with their respective RevolverPercentages of the
relevantCommitments(calculatedwithoutregardto suchDefaultingLender’sCommitments)but
onlytotheextentthat(x)theconditionssetforthinSection 7.1aresatisfiedatthetimeofsuch
reallocation(and,unlesstheBorrowershallhaveotherwisenotifiedtheAdministrativeAgentat
Exhibit 10.1
such time, the Borrower shall be deemed to have represented and warranted that such conditionsare
satisfied at such time),and (y) suchreallocation doesnot cause the aggregateRevolving Loansand
interestsinL/CObligationsandSwinglineLoansofanyNon-DefaultingLendertoexceedsuch
Non-Defaulting Lender’sRevolving Credit Commitment.Subject to Section13.21, no reallocation
hereundershallconstituteawaiverorreleaseofanyclaimofanypartyhereunderagainsta
Defaulting Lender arising fromthat Lender having become aDefaulting Lender, including any claim
ofaNon-DefaultingLenderasaresultofsuchNon-DefaultingLender’sincreasedexposure
following such reallocation.
(v)
CashCollateral;RepaymentofSwinglineLoans
.Ifthereallocationdescribedin
clause (iv) abovecannot, or can onlypartially, be effected,the Borrower shall, withoutprejudice to
any rightor remedyavailable to themhereunder orunder law,(x) first, prepaySwingline Loansin
an amountequal tothe SwingLender’sFrontingExposureand(y) second,Cash Collateralizethe
L/C Issuer’s FrontingExposure in accordancewith the procedures set forthin Section 2.14.
(b)
Defaulting Lender Cure
.If the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Swingline Lender and
each L/C Issueragree inwriting that aLender isno longera Defaulting Lender,the AdministrativeAgent
will so notifythe partieshereto, whereuponas of theeffectivedate specifiedin suchnotice andsubject to
any conditions set forththerein (which may includearrangements with respect to any CashCollateral), that
Lender will, to the extent applicable,purchase at par that portion of outstanding Loansof the other Lenders
or takesuch otheractions asthe AdministrativeAgentmay determineto benecessaryto causethe Loans
and funded andunfunded participationsin Letters of Credit and SwinglineLoans to beheld pro rata by the
Lendersin accordancewith theirrespectiveRevolverPercentagesof therelevantCommitments(without
giving effect to Section 2.13(a)(iv)), whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender;
provided
thatnoadjustmentswillbemaderetroactivelywithrespecttofeesaccruedorpaymentsmadebyoron
behalf of the Borrower while thatLender was a Defaulting Lender; and
provided
,
further
, that except to the
extent otherwiseexpresslyagreed bythe affectedparties, nochange hereunderfrom DefaultingLender to
Lenderwill constitutea waiveror releaseof anyclaim ofany partyhereunderarisingfrom thatLender’s
having been a DefaultingLender.
(c)
New Swingline Loans/Lettersof Credit
.So long as anyLender is aDefaulting Lender,(i) the
SwinglineLendershall notbe requiredto fundany SwinglineLoans unlessit issatisfied thatit willhave
no Fronting Exposureafter giving effectto such Swingline Loanand (ii) noL/C Issuer shall be requiredto
issue,extend,reneworincreaseanyLetterofCreditunlessitissatisfiedthatitwillhavenoFronting
Exposure after givingeffect thereto.
Section 2.14.Cash Collateral for Fronting Exposure.
At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting
Lender, withinone (1) BusinessDay followingthe written requestof the AdministrativeAgent or any L/C
Issuer(withacopytotheAdministrativeAgent)theBorrowershallCashCollateralizetheL/CIssuers’
FrontingExposurewithrespecttosuchDefaultingLender(determinedaftergivingeffecttoSection
2.13(a)(iv)andanyCashCollateralprovidedby suchDefaultingLender)in anamountnotlessthanthe
Minimum Collateral Amount.
(a)
Grant ofSecurity Interest
.The Borrower, and tothe extent provided byany Defaulting Lender,
such DefaultingLender, herebygrants to theAdministrativeAgent, forthe benefitof the L/CIssuers, and
agree to maintain, a first prioritysecurity interest in all such Cash Collateralas security for such Defaulting
Lender’s obligation to fund participations in respect of L/C Obligations, to be applied pursuant to clause (b)
below.If atanytime theAdministrativeAgentdeterminesthat CashCollateral issubjectto anyright or
Exhibit 10.1
claim of any Person otherthan the Administrative Agentand the L/C Issuers as herein provided,or that the
totalamountofsuchCashCollateralislessthantheMinimumCollateralAmount,theBorrowershall,
promptly upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay or provide to the AdministrativeAgent additional
CashCollateralinanamountsufficienttoeliminatesuchdeficiency(aftergivingeffecttoanyCash
Collateral providedby the DefaultingLender).
(b)
Application
.NotwithstandinganythingtothecontrarycontainedinthisAgreement,Cash
Collateral providedunder thisSection 2.14or Section2.13 inrespect ofLetters ofCredit shallbe applied
to the satisfaction of the DefaultingLender’s obligation to fund participationsin respect of L/C Obligations
(including, as to CashCollateral providedby a Defaulting Lender,any interest accruedon such obligation)
forwhichtheCashCollateralwassoprovided,priortoanyotherapplicationofsuchpropertyasmay
otherwise be providedfor herein.
(c)
Terminationof Requirement
.Cash Collateral(or the appropriateportion thereof)provided to
reduce any L/CIssuer’s Fronting Exposure shall nolonger be required tobe held asCash Collateral pursuant
to this Section 2.14(c)following (A) theelimination of theapplicable FrontingExposure (includingby the
terminationofDefaultingLenderstatusoftheapplicableLender),or(B) thedeterminationbythe
Administrative Agentand each L/C Issuer that there exists excessCash Collateral;
provided
that, subject to
Section 2.14, the Person providing Cash Collateral and each L/C Issuer may agree that Cash Collateral shall
be heldto supportfutureanticipatedFrontingExposureor otherobligations;and
providedfurther
that to
theextentthatsuchCashCollateralwasprovidedbytheBorroweroranyotherLoanParty,suchCash
Collateral shall remain subjectto the security interest grantedpursuant to the LoanDocuments.
Section 2.15.Increasein Revolving Credit Commitments;Making of IncrementalTermLoans.
The
Borrowermay,onanyBusinessDaypriortotheRevolvingCreditTerminationDate,withthewritten
consentoftheAdministrativeAgent,theL/CIssuer,andtheSwinglineLender,increasetheaggregate
amountoftheRevolvingCreditCommitmentsand/orborrowoneormoretermloans(collectively,the
“
IncrementalTermLoans
”),ineachcase,bydeliveringanIncreaseRequestsubstantiallyintheform
attachedheretoasExhibit I(orinsuchotherformacceptabletotheAdministrativeAgent)tothe
Administrative Agent at least five (5) Business Days prior to the desired effective date of such increase(the
“Increase”
)identifyinganadditionalLender,whichqualifiesasanEligibleAssignee(oradditional
Revolving Credit Commitmentsor a commitment to make IncrementalTerm Loansfor an existing Lender)
and the amount of its Revolving Credit Commitmentor Incremental TermLoan (or, for an existing Lender,
theamountofadditionalRevolvingCreditCommitmentsortheamountofacommitmenttomake
Incremental TermLoans);
provided,however
, that:
(a)theaggregateamountof allsuchIncreasesshall notexceed$250,000,000andany
such Increase shall bein an amount not less than $10,000,000(or such lesser amount then agreed to
by the AdministrativeAgent);
(b)noDefaultshallhaveoccurredandbecontinuingatthetimeoftherequestorthe
effective date ofthe Increase and aftergiving pro formaeffect to the use ofproceeds thereof;and
(c)each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6and in the other Loan
Documents shall be and remain trueand correct in all material respects on the effectivedate of such
Increase(where not alreadyqualified bymateriality, otherwisein all respects),except tothe extent
the same expressly relate to anearlier date, in whichcase they shall betrue and correct inall material
respects (where not already qualified by materiality, otherwise in all respects)
as of such earlier date.
Exhibit 10.1
Theeffectivedate(the
“IncreaseDate”
)oftheIncreaseshallbeagreeduponbytheBorrowers,the
Administrative Agent and the Lender(s) providing such Increase.Upon the Increase Date,Schedule 2.1/2.2
shallbedeemedamendedtoreflecttheIncrease.WithrespecttoanIncreaseintheRevolvingCredit
Commitmentsasdescribedabove,ontheIncreaseDate,thenewRevolvingLender(s)(or,if applicable,
existingLender(s))shall advanceRevolvingLoans,as applicable,in anamountsufficientsuchthat after
giving effect to such advance(s) or loan(s) and the prepayment of RevolvingLoans by any Lender(s) whose
commitmentisnotincreased,eachLendershallhaveoutstandingitsRevolverPercentageofRevolving
Loans.It shall be a conditionto such effectivenessthat (A) if any SOFR Loans areoutstanding on the date
of such effectiveness,such SOFR Loans shall be deemedto be prepaid on such date and the Borrower shall
payanyamountsowingtotheLenderspursuanttoSection 4.5and(B) theBorrowershallnothave
terminatedanyportionoftheRevolvingCreditCommitmentspursuanttoSection 2.11.TheBorrower
agreesto paythe expensesof theAdministrativeAgent(includingreasonableattorney’sfees) relatingto
anyIncrease.Notwithstandinganythinghereintothecontrary,noLendershallhaveanyobligationto
increaseitsRevolvingCreditCommitmentortomakeanyIncrementalTermLoanandnoLender’s
RevolvingCredit Commitmentshall beincreasedwithout itsconsentthereto,andeachLender mayat its
option, unconditionallyand without cause, declineto provide any Increase.
Each RevolvingCredit Increaseshall be onthe sameterms (includingpricing andmaturity,but excluding
customary arrangement, commitment, structuringand underwriting fees, and amendment fees not generally
sharedwithotherLenderswithrespecttosuchRevolvingCreditIncrease)astheRevolvingCredit
Commitments outstandingprior to theIncreaseDate.Each IncrementalTermLoan shallbe onterms and
conditions specifiedin an IncrementalAmendment.
IncrementalTermLoans(a) shallrankpari passuin rightof paymentand ofsecuritywith theRevolving
Loans and any then existing IncrementalTerm Loans(if any), and (b) shall have (i) a final maturity date no
earlier thanthe RevolvingCredit TerminationDate and(ii) aweightedaverage lifenot lessthanthe then
remaining weighted average life to maturity of any then existing Incremental Term Loans (if any), provided
that, exceptas setforth above,the termsand conditionsapplicableto IncrementalTermLoans(including
interest rates and amortizationapplicable thereto)shall be determinedby the Borrower,the Administrative
Agent and the Lendersproviding such Incremental TermLoans.
Commitmentsin respectof IncrementalTermLoansandincreasesintheRevolvingCredit Commitment
shallbecomecommitments(orinthecaseofanincreaseintheRevolvingCreditCommitmenttobe
providedby anexistingLender,anincreaseinsuchLender’sapplicableRevolvingCreditCommitment)
under this Agreement pursuant to an amendment (an
“IncrementalAmendment”
) to thisAgreement and, as
appropriate,theotherLoanDocuments,executedbytheBorrowers,eachexistingLenderagreeingto
provide such Increase,if any, each additional Lender, ifany, and the Administrative Agent.The Incremental
Amendment may, without the consent of any otherLenders, effect such amendments to this Agreement and
theotherLoanDocumentsasmaybenecessaryorappropriate,inthereasonableopinionofthe
Administrative Agent andthe Borrowers, to effectthe provisions ofthis Section 2.15.
Section 2.16.ExtensionOption.
(a) TheBorrowermay,bywrittennoticetotheAdministrative
Agent from timeto time, requestan extension(each, an “
Extension
”) of the RevolvingCredit Termination
Dateand/or,ifapplicable,anymaturitydateapplicabletoanyIncrementalTermLoantotheextended
maturity datespecified insuch request.Such noticeshall set forth(i) theamount ofthe RevolvingCredit
Commitmentsand/orIncrementalTermLoansto beextended(whichshall bein minimumincrementsof
$5,000,000andaminimumof$10,000,000)and(ii)thedateonwhichsuchExtensionisrequestedto
becomeeffective(which dateshall notbe lessthan ten(10) BusinessDays normore thansixty (60)days
Exhibit 10.1
afterafterthedateofsuchrequestedExtension(orsuchlongerorshorterperiodsastheAdministrative
Agentshall agree).EachLendershall beoffered(an “
ExtensionOffer
”) anopportunityto participatein
such Extensionon a prorata basisand onthe same termsand conditionsas eachother Lenderpursuant to
procedures establishedby, orreasonably acceptable to, theAdministrative Agent.Any Lender approached
to participate in suchExtension may elector decline, in itssole discretion,to participate in suchExtension
(it beingunderstoodthat ifa Lendershall failto respondto anyrequestfor participationinan Extension
withinfive(5)BusinessDaysofreceiptoftheExtensionOffer,suchLendershallbedeemedtohave
declinedtoparticipateinsuchExtension).IftheaggregateprincipalamountofRevolvingCredit
Commitments or Incremental TermLoans, (calculated on the face amount thereof), as applicable, in respect
of whichLendersshall haveaccepted therelevant ExtensionOffershall exceedthe maximumaggregate
principal amount of theRevolving Credit Commitment or IncrementalTerm Loan, as applicable,requested
to be extendedby theBorrower pursuantto the ExtensionOffer,then theRevolvingCredit Commitments
or IncrementalTermLoans,asapplicableof theLendersshall beextendedratablyup tosuchmaximum
amount based on the respective principal amounts (but not to exceed actual holdings of record) with respect
to which such Lendershave accepted such ExtensionOffer.
(b)It shall be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of any Extension that:(i) no Default shall
have occurred and becontinuing immediately prior toand immediately after giving effect tosuch Extension,
(ii) the representationsand warranties of theBorrower and eachother Loan Party containedin Section 6 or
anyotherLoanDocument,orwhicharecontainedinanydocumentfurnishedatanytimeunderorin
connection herewith or therewith,shall be true and correct in all material respects(and in all respects if any
such representationor warranty is alreadyqualified by materialityor reference to MaterialAdverse Effect)
onandasofthedateofsuchExtension,excepttotheextentthatsuchrepresentationsandwarranties
specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case,they shall be true and correct in all material respects (and
inallrespectsifanysuchrepresentationorwarrantyisalreadyqualifiedbymaterialityorreferenceto
Material AdverseEffect)as ofsuchearlier date,(iii)the L/CIssuerandthe SwinglineLendershall have
consentedtoanyExtensionoftheRevolvingCreditCommitmentsifsuchExtensionprovidesforthe
issuance of Letters of Creditor the making of SwinglineLoans at any time during the extendedperiod, and
(iv) the terms of such Extensionshall comply with Section2.16(c).
(c)The terms of each Extension shall bedetermined by the Borrower and the applicable extending
Lenders and be set forth in an Additional Credit Extension Amendment, provided,that (i) the final maturity
date of any Extended Revolving CreditCommitment or Extended Incremental Term Loan shall be no earlier
than the Revolving CreditTermination Date or the maturity dateapplicable to the existingIncremental Term
Loans, (ii)(A) there shall be no scheduled amortization ofthe Extended Revolving Credit Commitments and
(B)thescheduledamortizationoftheExtendedIncrementalTermLoansshallbeasagreedamongthe
BorrowerandtheLendersprovidingsuchExtendedIncrementalTermLoans,(iii)(A) theExtended
RevolvingLoans andthe ExtendedIncrementalTermLoans willrank paripassu inright of paymentwith
theRevolvingLoansandtheIncrementalTermLoansbeingextended,and(B)theborrowerandthe
guarantorsof theExtendedRevolvingCredit Commitmentsor theExtendedIncrementalTermLoans,as
applicable,shall bethe Borrowerandthe Guarantors,(iv) theinterest ratemarginsandfees applicableto
anyExtendedRevolvingCreditCommitments(andtheExtendedRevolvingLoansthereunder)and
ExtendedIncrementalLoansshall bedeterminedby theBorrowerandtheapplicableextendingLenders,
and(v) tothe extentthe termsof theExtendedRevolvingCredit Commitmentsor ExtendedIncremental
TermLoansare inconsistentwith theterms setforth herein(except asset forthin clauses(i) through(iv)
above), such terms shallbe reasonablysatisfactory to the AdministrativeAgent.
Exhibit 10.1
(d)In connection with anyExtension, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each applicable
extendingLendershallexecuteanddelivertotheAdministrativeAgentanAdditionalCreditExtension
Amendment and such otherdocumentation as the Administrative Agentshall reasonably specify to evidence
the Extension.The Administrative Agentshall promptly notifyeach Lender as to the effectivenessof each
Extension.Notwithstanding anythingherein to the contrary,any Additional CreditExtension Amendment
may, without the consent of any other Lender,effect such amendment to this Agreement and the other Loan
Documentsas maybe necessaryor appropriate(but onlyto suchextent), inthe reasonableopinionof the
Administrative Agent and the Borrower, to implement the terms of any such Extension Offer, includingany
amendmentsnecessarytoestablishExtendedRevolvingCreditCommitmentsorExtendedIncremental
Term Loansas a new trancheof Revolving CreditCommitments orIncremental TermLoan, as applicable,
and suchother technicalamendmentsas maybe necessaryor appropriatein the reasonableopinionof the
Administrative Agent and theBorrower in connection withthe establishment of such newtranche (including
topreservetheproratatreatmentoftheextendedandnon-extendedtranchesandtoprovideforthe
reallocation of any L/CObligations or obligations under Swingline Loansupon the expiration ortermination
of the commitmentsunder any tranche),in each case on terms consistentwith this Section 2.16.
(e)This Section 2.16 shall supersedeany provisions of Section13.3 to the contrary.
S
ECTION
3.F
EES
.
Section 3.1.Fees.
(a)
RevolvingCreditCommitmentFee
.The Borrowershall payto theAdministrativeAgentfor
the ratableaccount ofthe Lendersin accordancewith their RevolverPercentages acommitmentfee at the
rate per annumequal to the Applicable Margin(computed onthe basis of a yearof 360 days andthe actual
numberof dayselapsed)times thedaily amountby whichthe aggregateRevolvingCredit Commitments
exceeds the principal amount of Revolving Loans and L/C Obligations then outstanding.For the avoidance
of doubt, the principalamount of SwinglineLoans shall not be countedtowards or consideredusage of the
RevolvingCreditCommitmentsforpurposesofthisSection.Suchcommitmentfeeshallbepayable
quarterlyinarrearsonthelastdayofeachMarch,June,September,andDecemberineachyear
(commencingonthefirstsuchdateoccurringaftertheClosingDate)andontheRevolvingCredit
TerminationDate, unless the RevolvingCredit Commitments are terminatedin whole on an earlierdate, in
which event the commitment feefor the period to the date of such termination in wholeshall be paid on the
date of such termination.
(b)
Letter of CreditFees.
On thedate ofissuance orextension, orincrease in theamount, of any
LetterofCreditpursuanttoSection 2.3,theBorrowershallpaytotheL/C Issuerforitsownaccounta
fronting fee equalto 0.125% of theface amount of(or of the increase in theface amount of)such Letter of
Credit.Quarterly inarrears, onthe last day ofeach March, June,September, andDecember,commencing
on the first such dateoccurring after the ClosingDate, the Borrower shall payto the Administrative Agent,
for theratablebenefitof theLendersin accordancewith theirRevolverPercentages,a letterof creditfee
(the
“L/C ParticipationFee”
) at arate perannumequal tothe ApplicableMargin (computedon thebasis
ofayearof360 daysandtheactualnumberofdayselapsed)ineffectduringeachdayofsuchquarter
applied tothe daily averageface amount ofLetters of Creditoutstanding duringsuch quarter.In addition,
the Borrowershall payto theL/C Issuer forits ownaccountthe L/C Issuer’sstandardissuance, drawing,
negotiation,amendment, assignment,and otheradministrative feesfor each Letter ofCredit as established
by the L/C Issuer from timeto time.
Exhibit 10.1
(c)
Administrative AgentFees
.The Borrowershall payto the AdministrativeAgent, forits own
use andbenefit, thefees agreedto betweenthe AdministrativeAgent andthe Borrower ina letter datedas
of the date hereof,or as otherwise agreedto in writing between them.
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Section 4.1.Taxes.
(a)
CertainDefinedTerms.
ForpurposesofthisSection,theterm“Lender”includesanyL/C
Issuer and the term “applicablelaw” includes FATCA.
(b)
Payments Free of Taxes.
Any and all payments by oron account of any obligationof any Loan
Party underany LoanDocument shall bemade withoutdeduction orwithholding for anyTaxes,except as
required by applicable law.If any applicable law(as determined in thegood faith discretion ofan applicable
WithholdingAgent)requiresthedeductionorwithholdingofanyTaxfromanysuchpaymentbya
WithholdingAgent,thentheapplicableWithholdingAgentshallbeentitledtomakesuchdeductionor
withholdingandshalltimelypaythefullamountdeductedorwithheldtotherelevantGovernmental
Authority inaccordance withapplicable lawand, if suchTax isan IndemnifiedTax,then thesum payable
by the applicable Loan Party shall be increased as necessary so that after such deductionor withholding has
beenmade (includingsuchdeductionsandwithholdingsapplicableto additionalsumspayableunder this
Section) theapplicableRecipient receivesan amountequal to thesum it wouldhave receivedhad nosuch
deduction or withholdingbeen made.
(c)
Payment of Other Taxes by the Loan Parties.
The Loan Parties shall timely pay to the relevant
GovernmentalAuthorityin accordancewith applicablelaw,or atthe optionof theAdministrativeAgent
timely reimburse it for the paymentof, any Other Taxes.
(d)
Indemnificationby theLoanParties.
The LoanParties shalljointly andseverally indemnify
each Recipient, within thirty(30) days after demand therefor,for the full amount of any IndemnifiedTaxes
(including Indemnified Taxesimposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable underthis Section)
payable or paid by such Recipientor required to be withheld or deductedfrom a payment to such Recipient
andanyreasonableexpensesarisingtherefromorwithrespectthereto,whetherornotsuchIndemnified
Taxeswere correctly or legallyimposed or assertedby the relevant GovernmentalAuthority.A certificate
astotheamountofsuch paymentorliabilitydeliveredtotheBorrowerby aLender(withacopy tothe
Administrative Agent), orby the AdministrativeAgent on its own behalfor on behalfof a Lender, shallbe
conclusive absentmanifest error.
(e)
IndemnificationbytheLenders.
EachLendershallseverallyindemnifytheAdministrative
Agent, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxesattributable
to suchLender (butonly tothe extent thatany LoanParty hasnot alreadyindemnifiedthe Administrative
Agent for such Indemnified Taxesor Other Taxesand without limiting the obligation of the Loan Parties to
do so), (ii) any Taxesattributable to suchLender’s failure tocomply with the provisionsof Section 13.2(d)
relatingtothemaintenanceofaParticipantRegisterand(iii)anyExcludedTaxesattributabletosuch
Lender,ineachcase,thatarepayableorpaidbytheAdministrativeAgentinconnectionwithanyLoan
Document, and any reasonableexpenses arising therefrom orwith respect thereto,whether or notsuch Taxes
were correctlyor legallyimposedor assertedby therelevant GovernmentalAuthority.A certificateas to
theamountofsuchpaymentorliabilitydeliveredtoanyLenderbytheAdministrativeAgentshallbe
conclusiveabsent manifesterror.EachLender herebyauthorizesthe AdministrativeAgentto setoffand
Exhibit 10.1
apply any and allamounts at anytime owing tosuch Lender under any LoanDocument or otherwise payable
bytheAdministrativeAgenttotheLenderfromanyothersourceagainstanyamountduetothe
Administrative Agentunder this subsection(e).
(f)
Evidenceof Payments.
As soonas practicableafter anypayment ofTaxesby anyLoan Party
to a GovernmentalAuthority pursuantto thisSection, suchLoanParty shalldeliver tothe Administrative
Agent theoriginal or acertified copy ofa receipt issuedby suchGovernmental Authorityevidencing such
payment,acopyofthereturnreportingsuchpaymentorotherevidenceofsuchpaymentreasonably
satisfactory to the AdministrativeAgent.
(g)
StatusofLenders.
(i) AnyLenderthatisentitledtoanexemptionfromorreductionof
withholdingTaxwith respectto paymentsmadeunder anyLoanDocument shalldeliverto theBorrower
andtheAdministrativeAgent,atthetimeortimesreasonablyrequestedbytheBorrowerorthe
AdministrativeAgent,suchproperlycompletedand executeddocumentation reasonablyrequestedby the
Borrower orthe AdministrativeAgent aswill permit suchpaymentsto be madewithout withholdingor at
areducedrateofwithholding.Inaddition,anyLender,if reasonablyrequestedbytheBorrowerorthe
AdministrativeAgent,shall deliversuchotherdocumentationprescribedby applicablelaw orreasonably
requestedby the Borroweror the AdministrativeAgent aswill enablethe Borroweror the Administrative
Agent todeterminewhether ornot suchLender issubjectto backupwithholding orinformationreporting
requirements.Notwithstandinganythingtothecontraryinthe precedingtwo sentences,thecompletion,
executionandsubmissionofsuchdocumentation(otherthansuchdocumentationsetforthin
Section 4.1(g)(ii)(A), (ii)(B) and (ii)(D) below) shall not be required if in the Lender’s reasonablejudgment
such completion, executionor submission would subjectsuch Lender to any material unreimbursedcost or
expense or wouldmaterially prejudicethe legal or commercial positionof such Lender.
(ii)Without limitingthe generality of theforegoing,
(A)any Lender that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative
Agenton orprior tothe dateon whichsuch Lenderbecomesa Lenderunder thisAgreement(and
fromtimetotimethereafteruponthereasonablerequestoftheBorrowerortheAdministrative
Agent), executed originals of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exemptfrom U.S. federal
backup withholdingtax;
(B)anyForeignLendershall,to theextentit islegallyentitledto doso, delivertothe
BorrowerandtheAdministrativeAgent(insuchnumberofcopiesasshallberequestedbythe
recipient)onorpriortothedateonwhichsuchForeignLenderbecomesaLenderunderthis
Agreement(andfromtimetotimethereafteruponthereasonablerequestoftheBorrowerorthe
Administrative Agent), whicheverof the following is applicable:
(i)in the case of aForeign Lenderclaiming the benefitsof an incometax treaty
to which the United States is a party(x) with respect to payments of interest underany Loan
Document,executedoriginalsofIRSFormW-8BENestablishinganexemptionfrom,or
reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “interest” article of such tax treaty
and (y) with respectto any other applicable payments underany Loan Document, IRS Form
W-8BENestablishinganexemptionfrom,orreductionof,U.S.federalwithholdingTax
pursuant to the “businessprofits” or “other income”article of such tax treaty;
(ii)executed originals ofIRS Form W-8ECI;
Exhibit 10.1
(iii)inthecaseofaForeignLenderclaimingthebenefitsoftheexemptionfor
portfolio interest underSection 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificatesubstantially in the form
of ExhibitH-1 to theeffect thatsuch ForeignLender is nota “bank” withinthe meaningof
Section881(c)(3)(A)oftheCode,a“10percentshareholder”oftheBorrowerwithinthe
meaning of Section881(c)(3)(B) of the Code,or a “controlled foreigncorporation” described
in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code (a
“U.S. TaxCompliance Certificate”
) and (y) executed
originals of IRS Form W-8BEN;or
(iv)to the extent a ForeignLender is not the beneficialowner, executedoriginals
of IRS Form W-8IMY,accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN,a U.S. Tax
ComplianceCertificate substantiallyinthe formofExhibit H-2orExhibitH-3, IRSForm
W-9,and/orothercertificationdocumentsfromeachbeneficialowner,asapplicable;
provided
that ifthe Foreign Lenderis apartnership and one ormore direct orindirect partners
of suchForeign Lenderare claimingthe portfoliointerest exemption,suchForeign Lender
may providea U.S. TaxComplianceCertificate substantiallyin the formof Exhibit H-4 on
behalf of eachsuch direct and indirectpartner;
(C)anyForeignLendershall,to theextentit islegallyentitledto doso, delivertothe
BorrowerandtheAdministrativeAgent(insuchnumberofcopiesasshallberequestedbythe
recipient)onorpriortothedateonwhichsuchForeignLenderbecomesaLenderunderthis
Agreement(andfromtimetotimethereafteruponthereasonablerequestoftheBorrowerorthe
Administrative Agent), executedoriginals of any other form prescribedby applicable law as a basis
forclaimingexemptionfromorareductioninU.S.federalwithholdingTax,dulycompleted,
together with suchsupplementarydocumentation asmay be prescribedby applicablelaw to permit
the Borrower or the AdministrativeAgent to determinethe withholdingor deduction required to be
made; and
(D)if a paymentmade toa Lenderunder anyLoan Documentwould besubject to U.S.
federalwithholdingTaximposedbyFATCAifsuchLenderweretofailtocomplywiththe
applicablereportingrequirementsofFATCA(includingthosecontainedinSection 1471(b)or
1472(b) of theCode, asapplicable), such Lender shalldeliver tothe Borrowerand the Administrative
Agent atthe time ortimes prescribed bylaw and atsuch time ortimes reasonablyrequested bythe
Borrower or the AdministrativeAgent such documentationprescribed by applicablelaw (including
asprescribedbySection 1471(b)(3)(C)(i)oftheCode)andsuchadditionaldocumentation
reasonablyrequestedbytheBorrowerortheAdministrativeAgentasmaybenecessaryforthe
BorrowerandtheAdministrativeAgenttocomplywiththeirobligationsunderFATCAandto
determinethatsuchLenderhascompliedwithsuchLender’sobligationsunderFATCAorto
determinetheamounttodeductandwithholdfromsuchpayment.Solelyforpurposesofthis
clause (D),
“FATCA”
shallincludeanyamendmentsmadetoFATCAafterthedateofthis
Agreement.
EachLenderagreesthatifanyformorcertificationitpreviouslydeliveredexpiresorbecomes
obsoleteorinaccurateinanyrespect,itshallupdatesuchformorcertificationorpromptlynotifythe
Borrower and theAdministrative Agentin writing of its legal inabilityto do so.
(h)
Treatmentof CertainRefunds.
If any party receivesa refund of anyTaxes as to which it has
been indemnified pursuantto this Section (includingby the payment of additional amountspursuant to this
Section), itshallpayto theindemnifyingparty anamount equalto suchrefund (butonlyto theextent of
Exhibit 10.1
indemnity payments made under this Section with respect to the Taxesgiving rise to such refund), net of all
out-of-pocketexpenses(includingTaxes)ofsuchindemnifiedpartyandwithoutinterest(otherthanany
interest paid bythe relevant Governmental Authority withrespect to suchrefund).Such indemnifying party,
upontherequestofsuchindemnifiedparty,shallrepaytosuchindemnifiedpartytheamountpaidover
pursuanttothissubsection (h)(plusanypenalties,interestorotherchargesimposedbytherelevant
GovernmentalAuthority) inthe event thatsuch indemnifiedparty is requiredto repaysuch refundto such
GovernmentalAuthority.Notwithstandinganything to thecontrary inthis subsection(h), in noevent will
the indemnified party berequired to payany amount toan indemnifying party pursuant tothis subsection (h)
the payment ofwhich would placethe indemnifiedparty in a lessfavorable net after-Tax positionthan the
indemnified party would have been in if the Tax subject to indemnification had not been deducted, withheld
or otherwiseimposedandthe indemnificationpaymentsor additionalamountsgivingrise tosuchrefund
hadneverbeenpaid.Thissubsectionshallnotbeconstruedtorequireanyindemnifiedpartytomake
availableits Taxreturns(oranyotherinformationrelatingtoits Taxesthat itdeemsconfidential)tothe
indemnifyingparty or any other Person.
(i)
Survival.
Eachparty’sobligationsunderthisSection
shallsurvivetheresignationor
replacementof the AdministrativeAgent orany assignmentof rightsby,or thereplacementof, aLender,
the terminationof theCommitmentsandthe repayment,satisfactionor dischargeof allobligationsunder
any Loan Document.
Section 4.2.Change of Law
.Notwithstanding anyother provisions of this Agreement or anyother
Loan Document,if at anytime anyChangein Law makesit unlawfulfor anyLender tomake orcontinue
tomaintainanySOFRLoansortoperformitsobligationsascontemplatedhereby,suchLendershall
promptlygivenoticethereoftotheBorrowerandsuchLender’sobligationstomakeormaintainSOFR
Loansunder thisAgreementshall besuspended untilit isno longerunlawful forsuchLender tomake or
maintain SOFR Loans.The Borrower shall prepay on demand the outstanding principal amount ofany such
affected SOFR Loans, together with all interest accrued thereon and all other amounts then due and payable
to suchLender underthis Agreement;
provided,however,
subject toall of theterms andconditions ofthis
Agreement, the Borrowermay then elect to borrowthe principal amountof the affectedSOFR Loans from
suchLenderby meansof BaseRateLoansfrom suchLender,whichBaseRate Loansshall notbe made
ratably by the Lenders but only from such affected Lender and which shall be determined without reference
to clause(c) ofthe definitionof “BaseRate”. Uponany suchrepayment, theBorrower shallalso payany
additional amounts requiredpursuant to Section 4.5.
Section 4.3.Inability toDetermineRates
.Subject to Section 4.8,if on or priorto the firstday of
any Interest Period for anySOFR Loan:
(a)theAdministrativeAgentdeterminesingoodfaith(whichdeterminationshallbe
conclusive and bindingabsent manifest error)that “TermSOFR” cannot bedetermined pursuantto
the definition thereof,
then the AdministrativeAgent will promptly sonotify the Borrower andeach Lender.Upon notice thereof
bytheAdministrativeAgenttotheBorrower,anyobligationoftheLenderstomakeorcontinueSOFR
Loans shallbe suspended(to the extentof the affectedSOFR Loans and,in the caseof a SOFRLoan, the
affectedInterest Periods)until the AdministrativeAgent revokessuch notice. Uponreceipt of suchnotice,
(i) the Borrower may revoke any pendingrequest for a borrowing of,conversion to or continuation of SOFR
Loans(totheextentoftheaffectedSOFRLoansand,inthecaseofaSOFR Loan,theaffectedInterest
Periods) or, failing that,the Borrower will bedeemed to haveconverted any such requestinto a request for
Exhibit 10.1
a Borrowingof or conversionto Base RateLoans inthe amountspecified thereinand (ii) anyoutstanding
affectedSOFR Loans will bedeemedto have beenconverted intoBase Rate Loansimmediatelyor, inthe
case of a SOFR Loans, atthe end of the applicable Interest Period. Upon any such conversion, the Borrower
shall also pay anyadditional amounts requiredpursuant to Section 4.5.
Section 4.4.IncreasedCosts
.
(a)
IncreasedCosts Generally.
If any Changein Law shall:
(i)impose,modifyordeemapplicableanyreserve,specialdeposit,compulsoryloan,
insurancechargeorsimilarrequirementagainstassetsof,depositswithorfortheaccountof,or
credit extended or participatedin by, anyLender or any L/C Issuer;
(ii)subjectanyRecipienttoanyTaxes(otherthan(A) IndemnifiedTaxes,(B) Taxes
described in clauses (b) through (d) of the definition of Excluded Taxesand (C) Connection Income
Taxes) on its loans,loan principal, lettersof credit,commitments, or otherobligations, or itsdeposits,
reserves, other liabilities or capitalattributable thereto;or
(iii)impose on any Lender or any L/C Issuer or the applicable interbank market any other
condition,costorexpense(otherthanTaxes)affectingthisAgreementorLoansmadebysuch
Lender or any Letter ofCredit or participation therein;
and the result of any of theforegoing shall be to increase the costto such Lender or such other Recipient of
making,convertingto,continuingormaintaininganyLoanorofmaintainingits obligationtomakeany
such Loan,or to increasethe cost tosuch Lender,such L/C Issueror suchother Recipientof participating
in, issuingor maintainingany Letter ofCredit (or ofmaintainingits obligationto participatein or toissue
any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender, L/C Issuer
or other Recipient hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount)then, upon request of such
Lender, L/C Issueror other Recipient, the Borrowerwill pay to such Lender, L/C Issueror other Recipient,
as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender,L/C Issuer or other
Recipient, as the case maybe, for such additionalcosts incurred or reductionsuffered.
(b)
CapitalRequirements.
IfanyLenderorL/CIssuerdeterminesthatanyChangeinLaw
affectingsuch Lenderor L/C Issueror anylending officeof such Lenderor such Lender’s orL/C Issuer’s
holdingcompany,ifany,regardingcapitalorliquidityrequirements,hasorwouldhavetheeffectof
reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s or L/C Issuer’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or L/C
Issuer’s holding company,if any, asa consequence of this Agreement, the Commitmentsof such Lender or
the Loans made by,or participations inLetters of Credit orSwingline Loans held by,such Lender, or the
Letters of Credit issuedby any L/C Issuer,to a level belowthat which such Lenderor L/C Issuer orsuch
Lender’sor L/CIssuer’sholdingcompanycouldhave achievedbut forsuch Changein Law(takinginto
considerationsuchLender’sorL/CIssuer’spoliciesandthepoliciesofsuchLender’sorL/CIssuer’s
holdingcompanywith respectto capitaladequacy),then fromtime totimethe Borrowerwill payto such
LenderorL/CIssuer,asthecasemaybe,suchadditionalamountoramountsaswillcompensatesuch
Lender or L/C Issuer or suchLender’sor L/C Issuer’s holdingcompany for any suchreduction suffered.
(c)
Certificates forReimbursement.
A certificateof a Lenderor L/CIssuer setting forth theamount
or amounts necessary to compensatesuch Lender or L/C Issuer or its holding company,as the case may be,
as specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this Section and delivered to the Borrower, shall be conclusive absent
Exhibit 10.1
manifest error.The Borrowershall paysuch Lender orL/C Issuer,as the casemay be,the amount shown
as due on any suchcertificate within thirty (30) daysafter receipt thereof.
(d)
DelayinRequests.
FailureordelayonthepartofanyLenderorL/CIssuertodemand
compensation pursuant to this Section shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or L/C Issuer’s right to
demandsuch compensation;
provided
that theBorrowershall notbe requiredto compensatea Lenderor
L/C Issuer pursuant to this Sectionfor any increased costs incurred or reductions sufferedmore than six (6)
monthsprior tothe datethat suchLenderor L/CIssuer,as thecasemaybe, notifiesthe Borrowerof the
ChangeinLawgivingrisetosuchincreasedcostsorreductions,andofsuchLender’sorL/CIssuer’
s
intentionto claimcompensationtherefor (exceptthat, ifthe Changein Lawgivingrise tosuchincreased
costs or reductionsis retroactive, then the nine-monthperiod referred to above shall beextended to include
the period of retroactiveeffect thereof).
Section 4.5.FundingIndemnity
.If anyLendershallincuranyloss,costorexpense(including,
withoutlimitation,anyloss,costorexpenseincurredbyreasonoftheliquidationorre-employmentof
depositsor otherfundsacquiredby suchLenderto fundor maintainanySOFR Loanor SwinglineLoan
bearinginterest at theSwingline Lender’sQuoted Rateor therelendingor reinvestingof suchdeposits or
amounts paidor prepaid to such Lender) asa result of:
(a)any payment, prepaymentor conversion of a SOFR Loan or such Swingline Loan on
a date other than thelast day of its Interest Period,
(b)any failure (becauseof a failure to meet the conditionsof Section 7 or otherwise)by
the Borrower to borrow or continue a SOFRLoan or such Swingline Loan, or to convert a BaseRate
Loan into a SOFR Loan or such Swingline Loan on the date specified in a notice givenpursuant to
Section 2.6(a) or 2.2(b),
(c)any failure by the Borrowerto make any payment of principal on any SOFR Loanor
such Swingline Loanwhen due (whetherby acceleration or otherwise),or
(d)any accelerationof the maturity ofa SOFR Loanor such SwinglineLoan as a result
of the occurrence ofany Event of Defaulthereunder,
then, upon thedemand of such Lender, theBorrower shall payto such Lender suchamount as willreimburse
suchLenderfor suchloss, costor expense.If anyLendermakessuch aclaim forcompensation,it shall
provideto the Borrower,with a copyto the AdministrativeAgent, a certificatesetting forththe amountof
such loss, cost or expense inreasonable detail and the amounts shownon such certificate shall beconclusive
absent manifest error.
Section 4.6.Reserved
.
Section 4.7.Lending Offices; Mitigation Obligations.
Each Lender may, at itsoption, elect tomake
its Loanshereunderat thebranch, officeor affiliatespecifiedin itsAdministrativeQuestionnaire(eacha
“LendingOffice”
)foreachtypeofLoanavailablehereunderoratsuchotherofits branches,officesor
affiliatesasitmayfromtimetotimeelectanddesignateinawrittennoticetotheBorrowerandthe
AdministrativeAgent.
If anyLenderrequests compensationunder Section 4.4,or requiresthe Borrower
to payany IndemnifiedTaxesor additionalamounts to anyLender or anyGovernmental Authorityfor the
account ofany Lender pursuantto Section 4.1,then suchLender shall (atthe requestof the Borrower)use
Exhibit 10.1
reasonable effortsto designatea differentlending officefor fundingor bookingits Loanshereunderor to
assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the judgment
of such Lender,such designationor assignment (i) would eliminateor reduce amountspayable pursuantto
Section 4.1or4.4,asthecasemaybe,inthefuture,and(ii) wouldnotsubjectsuchLendertoany
unreimbursed costor expense andwould not otherwisebe disadvantageousto such Lender.The Borrower
hereby agrees to pay all reasonablecosts and expenses incurred by anyLender in connection with any such
designation orassignment.
Section 4.8.EffectofBenchmarkTransitionEvent..
Notwithstandinganythingtothecontrary
hereinor inany otherLoanDocument
(and anyinterest rateswapagreement shallbe deemednot tobe a
“Loan Document”for the purposes of this Section4.8):
(a)
Benchmark Replacement
.Notwithstanding anything to thecontrary herein orin anyother Loan
Document,if aBenchmarkTransitionEvent andits relatedBenchmarkReplacementDate haveoccurred
prioranysettingofthethen-currentBenchmark,then(x)if aBenchmarkReplacementisdeterminedin
accordance with clause (a)of thedefinition of “Benchmark Replacement” for suchBenchmark Replacement
Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmarkfor all purposes hereunder and under any
LoanDocumentinrespectofsuchBenchmarksettingandsubsequentBenchmarksettingswithoutany
amendmentto,orfurtheractionorconsentofanyotherpartyto,thisAgreementoranyotherLoan
Document and (y) ifa Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance withclause (b) of thedefinition
of “BenchmarkReplacement”for such BenchmarkReplacement Date,such BenchmarkReplacement will
replacesuchBenchmarkforallpurposeshereunderandunderanyLoanDocumentinrespectofany
Benchmark settingat or after 5:00 p.m. (NewYorkCity time) onthe fifth (5
th
) Business Day afterthe date
noticeof suchBenchmarkReplacementis providedto theLenderswithout anyamendmentto, orfurther
actionorconsentofanyotherpartyto,thisAgreementoranyotherLoanDocumentsolongasthe
AdministrativeAgenthasnotreceived,bysuchtime,writtennoticeofobjectiontosuchBenchmark
ReplacementfromLenderscomprisingtheRequiredLenders.IftheBenchmarkReplacementisDaily
Simple SOFR, all interest paymentswill be payable ona monthly basis.
(b)
BenchmarkReplacementConformingChanges.
Inconnectionwiththeuse,administration,
adoption orimplementation ofa BenchmarkReplacement, theAdministrative Agentwill havethe right to
make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein orin any
otherLoanDocument,anyamendmentsimplementingsuchConformingChangeswill becomeeffective
without any furtheraction or consent of anyother party to this Agreementor any other LoanDocument.
(c)
Notice; Standards for Decisions andDeterminations.
The Administrative Agent will promptly
notify the Borrower andthe Lenders of (i) the implementationof any Benchmark Replacementand(ii) the
effectivenessofanyConformingChangesinconnectionwiththeuse,administration,adoptionor
implementation of aBenchmark Replacement.The Administrative Agent willpromptly notify theBorrower
of the removalor reinstatementof anytenor ofa Benchmarkpursuant toSection 4.8.Any determination,
decision orelection that maybe madeby the AdministrativeAgent or,if applicable, anyLender (or group
of Lenders) in goodfaith pursuant tothis Section, includingany determinationwith respect to a tenor,rate
or adjustment or of theoccurrence or non-occurrenceof an event, circumstance ordate and any decision to
take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive andbinding absent manifest error
andmaybemadeinitsortheirreasonablediscretionandwithoutconsentfromanyotherpartytothis
Agreement or any otherLoan Document, except, ineach case, asexpressly required pursuant to thisSection.
Exhibit 10.1
(d)
Unavailabilityof Tenorof Benchmark.
Notwithstandinganythingto the contraryherein orin
any otherLoan Document,at anytime (includingin connectionwith the implementationof a Benchmark
Replacement),(i) if the then-current Benchmarkis a termrate (includingthe TermSOFR ReferenceRate)
and either(A) any tenorfor such Benchmarkis not displayedon a screenor other informationservice that
publishessuch ratefrom timeto timeas selectedby theAdministrativeAgentin itsreasonablediscretion
or(B)theadministrationofsuchBenchmarkortheregulatorysupervisorfortheadministratorofsuch
Benchmarkhas providedapublicstatementorpublicationofinformationannouncingthatanytenorfor
suchBenchmarkisnotorwillnotberepresentative,thentheAdministrativeAgentmaymodifythe
definition of “Interest Period” (or any similar oranalogous definition) for any Benchmark settings at orafter
such timeto removesuch unavailable,non-representative,non-compliant or non-aligned tenor and(ii) if a
tenorthatwasremovedpursuanttoclause(i) aboveeither(A)is subsequentlydisplayedonascreenor
informationservicefor aBenchmark(includinga BenchmarkReplacement) or(B) isnot oris nolonger
subjecttoanannouncementthatitisnotorwillnotberepresentativeforaBenchmark(includinga
BenchmarkReplacement),thenthe AdministrativeAgentmaymodifythe definitionof“InterestPeriod”
(or anysimilar oranalogousdefinition)for allBenchmarksettingsat oraftersuchtimeto reinstatesuch
previously removedtenor.
(e)
BenchmarkUnavailabilityPeriod
.UpontheBorrower’sreceiptofnoticeofthe
commencement of a BenchmarkUnavailability Period, the Borrower mayrevoke any pending request for a
SOFRBorrowingof,conversiontoorcontinuationofSOFRLoanstobemade,convertedorcontinued
duringanyBenchmarkUnavailabilityPeriodand,failingthat,theBorrowerwillbedeemedtohave
converted anysuch request intoa requestfor a Borrowingof or conversionto Base RateLoans.During a
BenchmarkUnavailabilityPeriodoratanytimethatatenorforthethen-currentBenchmarkisnotan
AvailableTenor,thecomponentofBaseRatebaseduponthethen-currentBenchmarkorsuchtenorfor
such Benchmark, asapplicable, will not be usedin any determinationof Base Rate.
S
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PPLICATIONOF
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AYMENTS
.
Section 5.1.Place andApplication ofPayments.
All paymentsof principalof andinterest onthe
Loansandthe ReimbursementObligations,andall otherObligationspayable bythe Borrowerunderthis
Agreement andthe other Loan Documents,shall be madeby the Borrowerto the AdministrativeAgent by
no laterthan 2:00p.m. (Chicagotime) onthe due datethereof at theoffice of theAdministrativeAgent in
Chicago,Illinois (orsuch otherlocation asthe AdministrativeAgentmay designateto theBorrower), for
the benefitof the Lender(s)or L/C Issuerentitled thereto.Any paymentsreceivedafter such timeshall be
deemedto have beenreceived by theAdministrativeAgent onthe next BusinessDay.All suchpayments
shall be made in U.S. Dollars,in immediately availablefunds at the place of payment,in each case without
set-offorcounterclaim.TheAdministrativeAgentwillpromptlythereaftercausetobedistributedlike
funds relating to the payment of principal or interest on Loans and on ReimbursementObligations in which
theLendershavepurchasedParticipatingInterestsratablytotheLendersandlikefundsrelatingtothe
payment ofany otheramount payableto anyLender tosuch Lender,in eachcase tobe appliedin accordance
withthetermsofthisAgreement.UnlesstheAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivednoticefromthe
Borrower prior to the dateon which anypayment is dueto the AdministrativeAgent for the accountof the
Lendersor theL/CIssuershereunderthat theBorrowerwill notmakesuchpayment,the Administrative
Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment onsuch date inaccordance herewith and may,
inrelianceuponsuchassumption,distributetotheLendersortheL/CIssuers,asthecasemaybe,the
amount due.With respectto any paymentthat the AdministrativeAgent makes toany Lender,L/C Issuer
orothersecuredpartyhereunderastowhichAdministrativeAgentdetermines(initssoleandabsolute
discretion) thatany ofthe followingapplies (suchpaymentreferred toas the
“RescindableAmount”
): (1)
Exhibit 10.1
theBorrowershavenotinfactmadethecorrespondingpaymenttotheAdministrativeAgent;(2)the
AdministrativeAgenthas madea paymentin excessof theamount(s)receivedby itfromthe Borrowers
either individuallyor in the aggregate(whether or notthen owed);or (3) theAdministrativeAgent hasfor
anyreasonotherwiseerroneouslymadesuchpayment;theneachoftheLenders,theL/C Issuerandthe
otherAffiliatesoftheLendersthataresecuredpartieshereunderseverallyagreestorepaytothe
AdministrativeAgentforthwithondemandtheRescindableAmountsodistributedtosuchPerson,in
immediately availablefunds with interest thereon, foreach day fromand including the date such amountis
distributedtoittobutexcludingthedateofpaymenttotheAdministrativeAgent,atthegreaterofthe
Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry
rules on interbankcompensation.
Section 5.2.Non-BusinessDays.
SubjecttothedefinitionofInterestPeriod,ifanypayment
hereunderbecomes dueand payableon aday whichis nota BusinessDay,the duedate ofsuch payment
shall beextended to thenext succeeding Business Day onwhich datesuch payment shallbe due and payable.
In the caseof anypayment ofprincipal fallingdue ona day whichis not aBusiness Day,interest onsuch
principal amountshall continue to accrueduring such extensionat the rate per annumthen in effect, which
accrued amountshall be due and payableon the next scheduleddate for the payment ofinterest.
Section 5.3.Payments SetAside
.Tothe extentthat anypayment byor onbehalf of theBorrower
oranyotherLoanPartyismadetotheAdministrativeAgent,anyL/CIssueroranyLender,orthe
AdministrativeAgent, anyL/C Issueror anyLender exercisesits rightof setoff,and suchpaymentor the
proceedsofsuchsetofforanypartthereofissubsequentlyinvalidated,declaredtobefraudulentor
preferential, setaside orrequired(includingpursuant toany settlemententered intoby theAdministrative
Agent, such L/C Issuer or such Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party,
in connection with any proceedingunder any Debtor Relief Law or otherwise, then (a)to the extent of such
recovery,the obligation or partthereof originally intendedto be satisfied shallbe revived andcontinued in
full forceandeffectas ifsuchpaymenthadnot beenmadeor suchsetoffhadnot occurred,and(b) each
Lender and each L/C Issuer severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent upon demand its applicable
share(withoutduplication)of anyamount sorecovered fromor repaidby theAdministrativeAgent, plus
interest thereonfrom thedate ofsuch demandto the datesuch paymentis madeat a rateper annumequal
to the greaterof the FederalFunds Rateand arate determinedby theAdministrativeAgent inaccordance
with banking industryrules on interbank compensationfor each such day.
Section 5.4.Account Debit
.The Borrower hereby irrevocably authorizes theAdministrative Agent,
uponatleasttwo(2)businessdayspriornoticetoBorrower,tochargeanyoftheBorrower’sdeposit
accounts maintained with theAdministrative Agent for the amounts fromtime to time necessary to pay any
then dueObligations;
provided
that
the Borroweracknowledgesand agreesthat the AdministrativeAgent
shall notbe underan obligationto doso andthe AdministrativeAgentshall notincuranyliability tothe
Borrower or any otherPerson for the AdministrativeAgent’sfailure to do so.
S
ECTION
6.R
EPRESENTATIONSAND
W
ARRANTIES
.
Each Loan Party representsand warrants to the AdministrativeAgent and the Lendersas follows:
Section 6.1.Organizationand Qualification
.Each Loan Partyis dulyorganized, validlyexisting,
andin goodstandingas acorporation,limitedliabilitycompany,or partnership,as applicable,underthe
laws of the jurisdiction in which itis organized, has the authority and power toown its Property and conduct
its businessas now conducted,and isduly qualified andin good standingin each jurisdictionin which the
Exhibit 10.1
natureofthebusinessconductedbyit orthenatureofthePropertyownedorleasedbyit requiressuch
qualifying, except wherethe failure to do so wouldnot have a Material AdverseEffect.
Section 6.2.Subsidiaries
.EachSubsidiarythatisnotaLoanPartyisdulyorganized,validly
existing, andin goodstanding underthe laws ofthe jurisdictionin whichit is organized,has theauthority
andpowertoownits Propertyandconductits businessasnowconducted,andisqualifiedandingood
standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature ofthe business conducted by itor the nature of the Property
owned or leased byit requires such qualifying,except where thefailure to do so would not havea Material
AdverseEffect.Schedule 6.2heretoidentifieseachSubsidiary(includingSubsidiariesthatareLoan
Parties), the jurisdiction of its organization, the percentageof issued and outstanding shares of each class of
itscapitalstockorotherequityinterestsownedbyanyLoanPartyanditsSubsidiariesand,ifsuch
percentageis not100%(excludingdirectors’qualifyingshares asrequiredby law),a descriptionof each
class of its authorizedcapital stock andother equity interestsand the number of sharesof each classissued
and outstanding.All of the outstanding shares of capital stock and other equity interests ofeach Subsidiary
arevalidlyissuedandoutstandingandfullypaidandnonassessableandall suchsharesandotherequity
interests indicatedon Schedule6.2 as ownedby therelevant LoanParty or anotherSubsidiary areowned,
beneficiallyandofrecord,bysuchLoanPartyorsuchSubsidiaryfreeandclearofallLiensotherwise
permitted by this Agreement.There are no outstanding commitments or otherobligations of any Subsidiary
to issue, and no options, warrantsor other rights of any Person to acquire, any sharesof any class of capital
stock or other equityinterests of any Subsidiary.
Section 6.3.Authority andValidityof Obligations
.Each Loan Partyhas the rightand authority to
enterintothisAgreementandtheotherLoanDocumentsexecutedbyit, tomaketheborrowingsherein
providedfor(inthecaseoftheBorrower),toguaranteetheGuaranteedObligations(inthecaseofeach
Guarantor), andto performall of itsobligationshereunderand underthe otherLoan Documentsexecuted
by it.The Loan Documents deliveredby the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries have been duly authorized,
executed, anddelivered bysuch Personsand constitute validand bindingobligations ofsuch LoanParties
andtheirSubsidiariesenforceableagainsteachoftheminaccordancewiththeirterms,exceptas
enforceabilitymaybe limitedby bankruptcy,insolvency,fraudulentconveyanceor similarlaws affecting
creditors’rights generallyandgeneralprinciplesof equity(regardlessof whetherthe applicationof such
principlesisconsideredinaproceedinginequityoratlaw);andthisAgreementandtheotherLoan
Documents donot, nor does theperformance or observanceby any Loan Party or anySubsidiary of anyof
themattersandthingshereinorthereinprovidedfor,(a) contraveneorconstituteadefaultunderany
provision of lawor any judgment,injunction, order ordecree binding upon anyLoan Partyor any Subsidiary
ofaLoanPartyoranyprovisionoftheorganizationaldocuments(
e.g.,
charter,certificateorarticlesof
incorporationandby-laws,certificateorarticlesofassociationandoperatingagreement,partnership
agreement, or other similar organizational documents) of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party,
(b) contravene or constitutea default underany covenant, indentureor agreement ofor affecting anyLoan
PartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartyoranyoftheirrespectiveProperty,ineachcasewheresuch
contraventionor default, individuallyor in the aggregate,could reasonably beexpected to havea Material
Adverse Effect, or (c)result in the creation or impositionof any Lien on any Propertyof any Loan Party or
any Subsidiary ofa Loan Party.
Section 6.4.Use of Proceeds; Margin Stock
.The Borrower shall use the proceedsof the Revolving
FacilitytofinanceCapitalExpenditures,tofinancePermittedAcquisitionsandforitsgeneralworking
capital purposesand for such other legaland proper purposes as areconsistent with all applicablelaws and
to paycertain feesand expensesassociated withclosing ofthis Agreement.No LoanParty norany ofits
Subsidiaries is engaged in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin
Exhibit 10.1
stock (within the meaningof Regulation U of theBoard of Governorsof the Federal ReserveSystem), and
no part of theproceeds of any Loanor any other extension ofcredit made hereunder will beused to purchase
or carryany suchmarginstock orto extendcredit to othersfor the purposeof purchasingor carryingany
suchmarginstock.Marginstock(as hereinabovedefined)constitutesless than25%ofthe assetsof the
LoanParties andtheir Subsidiarieswhich aresubject toanylimitation onsale, pledgeor otherrestriction
hereunder.
Section 6.5.FinancialReports
.TheconsolidatedbalancesheetoftheBorrowerandits
SubsidiariesasofMay30,2026,andtherelatedconsolidatedstatementsofoperations,comprehensive
income (loss),stockholder’sequity andcash flows ofthe Borrowerand itsSubsidiaries forthe fiscalyear
then ended, andaccompanying notes thereto, which financialstatements are accompanied by theaudit report
of Frost, PLLC,independentpublic accountants,heretoforefurnished tothe AdministrativeAgent andthe
Lenders, fairlypresent inall material respectsthe consolidatedfinancial conditionof the Borrowerand its
Subsidiaries
at said dates and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the periods then
endedinconformitywithGAAPappliedonaconsistentbasis].NeithertheBorrower
noranyofits
Subsidiarieshascontingentliabilitieswhicharematerialtoitotherthanasindicatedonsuchfinancial
statements or,with respect to future periods,on the financial statementsfurnished pursuantto Section 8.5.
Section 6.6.No MaterialAdverseChange.
Since May30,2026, therehas beenno changein the
condition (financial or otherwise) or business prospects of any Loan Partyor any Subsidiary of a Loan Party
except those occurring in the ordinary course of business or as disclosed inits filings with the SEC, none of
which individuallyor in the aggregate could reasonablybe expected to have a Material AdverseEffect.
Section 6.7.FullDisclosure
.ThestatementsandinformationfurnishedtotheAdministrative
Agent and the Lenders in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents
andthecommitmentsby theLenderstoprovideall orpartofthefinancingcontemplatedherebydonot
containanyuntruestatementsofamaterialfactoromitamaterialfactnecessarytomakethematerial
statementscontainedhereinorthereinnotmisleading,theAdministrativeAgentandtheLenders
acknowledgingthat as to anyprojections furnishedto the AdministrativeAgent and theLenders, the Loan
Parties only represent thatthe same wereprepared on the basisof information and estimates theLoan Parties
believedto bereasonable inlight ofthe thenexistingconditions.The AdministrativeAgentand Lenders
recognizethat any projectionsare notto be viewedas facts andthat the actualresults duringthe periodor
periods coveredby suchprojections mayvary fromsuch projections.Notwithstanding theforegoing, it is
understoodandagreedthattheperiodicreportsandotherinformationofBorrowerfiledwiththeSEC
pursuantto Section13 ofthe ExchangeAct speakas of thedate of suchreports or otherfilings andnot of
anysubsequenttimeand,therefore,therepresentationsetforthinthefirstsentenceofthisparagraphis
applicable to the informationcontained in such reports or otherfilings only as of the date of such reports or
other filings.Additionally,notwithstanding anythingto the contrary contained herein, the representation in
the firstsentenceof this paragraphshall notapply toforward-lookinginformation containedin the filings
made by Borrower with theSEC pursuant to Section 13of the Exchange Act, and the Borrowersshall have
no liability with respect to suchforward-looking information, except to the extentthat Borrower would have
liability to investorsin its publicsecurities underthe ExchangeAct after the applicationof Section 21Eof
the Exchange Act.
Section 6.8.Trademarks,Franchises, andLicenses
.The LoanParties and theirSubsidiaries own,
possess, orhave theright touse allnecessarypatents, licenses,franchises,trademarks,trade names,trade
styles,copyrights,tradesecrets,knowhow,andconfidentialcommercialandproprietaryinformationto
Exhibit 10.1
conducttheirbusinessesasnowconducted,withoutknownconflictwithanypatent,license,franchise,
trademark, trade name,trade style, copyrightor other proprietary rightof any other Person.
Section 6.9.Governmental Authorityand Licensing.
The Loan Parties andtheir Subsidiaries have
received all licenses,permits, and approvalsof all federal, state, and local governmentalauthorities, if any,
necessaryto conducttheir businesses,in eachcase wherethe failureto obtainor maintainthe samecould
reasonablybeexpectedtohaveaMaterialAdverseEffect.Noinvestigationorproceedingwhich,if
adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to result in revocation or denial of any materiallicense,
permit or approvalis pending or, tothe knowledgeof any Loan Party,threatened in writing.
Section 6.10.Good Title
.The Borrower and its Subsidiaries have good and defensible title (or valid
leasehold interests) to their assets as reflected on themost recent consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower
and its Subsidiaries furnishedto the Administrative Agent andthe Lenders (except for salesof assets in the
ordinary course ofbusiness), subjectto no Liens other thansuch thereof as are permitted bySection 8.8.
Section 6.11.Litigation andOther Controversies.
Except asset forth inSchedule6.11,there is no
litigation orgovernmentalor arbitration proceedingor labor controversypending, norto the knowledgeof
anyLoanPartythreatened,againstanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartyoranyoftheir
respectivePropertywhichif adverselydetermined,individuallyorintheaggregate,couldreasonablybe
expected to havea Material Adverse Effect.
Section 6.12.Taxes
.All federal and material state, local,and foreign Tax returns required to be filed
by anyLoanParty oranySubsidiaryof aLoanPartyin anyjurisdictionhave,in fact,beenfiled,andall
TaxesuponanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartyoruponanyoftheirrespectiveProperty,
income orfranchises, whichare shownto be dueand payable insuch returns, havebeen paid, exceptsuch
Taxes,ifany,asarebeingcontestedingoodfaithandbyappropriateproceedingswhichprevent
enforcementof thematter undercontest andas to whichadequate reservesestablishedin accordancewith
GAAP have beenprovided.No Loan Party knowsof any proposedadditional Taxassessment againstit or
itsSubsidiariesforwhichadequateprovisionsinaccordancewithGAAPhavenotbeenmadeontheir
accounts.Adequateprovisionsin accordancewith GAAP forTaxeson thebooksof each LoanParty and
each of its Subsidiaries havebeen made for all openyears, and for its current fiscal period.
Section 6.13.Approvals
.Noauthorization,consent,licenseorexemptionfrom,orfilingor
registrationwith,anycourtorgovernmentaldepartment,agencyorinstrumentality,noranyapprovalor
consent of anyother Person, is orwill be necessaryto the valid execution,delivery or performanceby any
Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party ofany Loan Document, except for such approvals which have
been obtained priorto the date of this Agreementand remain in full forceand effect.
Section 6.14.AffiliateTransactions.
NoLoanPartynoranyofitsSubsidiariesisapartytoany
contracts oragreements withany of itsAffiliates onterms andconditions whichare less favorableto such
LoanPartyorsuchSubsidiarythanwouldbeusualandcustomaryinsimilarcontractsoragreements
between Personsnot affiliated with eachother.
Section 6.15.InvestmentCompany.
NoLoanPartynoranyofitsSubsidiariesisan“investment
company”or acompany“controlled” byan “investmentcompany”within themeaningof theInvestment
Company Act of1940, as amended.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 6.16.ERISA
.Exceptas wouldnot reasonablybe expectedto resultin aMaterial Adverse
Effect, eachLoanParty andeach othermember ofits ControlledGroup hasfulfilled itsobligationsunder
the minimumfunding standardsof andis in compliancein all materialrespectswith ERISA andthe Code
totheextentapplicabletoitandhasnotincurredanyliabilitytothePBGCoraPlanunderTitle IVof
ERISA otherthana liabilityto thePBGC forpremiumsunderSection 4007of ERISA.Exceptas would
not reasonablybe expectedto result ina Material AdverseEffect, noLoan Party orany ofits Subsidiaries
has anycontingent liabilitieswith respectto anypost-retirementbenefits undera WelfarePlan, other than
liability for continuationcoverage describedin article 6 of TitleI of ERISA.
Section 6.17.Compliance with Laws
.(a) The Loan Parties andtheir Subsidiaries are in compliance
with all Legal Requirementsapplicable to or pertainingto their Property or businessoperations, where any
suchnon-compliance,individuallyorintheaggregate,couldreasonablybe expectedtohaveaMaterial
Adverse Effect.
(b)Exceptforsuchmatters,individuallyorintheaggregate,whichcouldnotreasonablybe
expectedto resultin aMaterial AdverseEffect, theLoanParties representandwarrantthat:(i) theLoan
Parties andtheir Subsidiaries,and each ofthe Premises, complyin all material respectswith all applicable
EnvironmentalLaws;(ii) theLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiarieshaveobtained,maintainandarein
compliancewithall approvals,permits,orauthorizationsofGovernmentalAuthoritiesrequiredfortheir
operationsandeachofthePremises;(iii) theLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiarieshavenot,andnoLoan
Party hasknowledgeof anyother Personwho has,causedany Release,threatenedRelease ordisposal of
any Hazardous Material or any other wasteor product, including manure, at, on,or from any of thePremises
in violationof any EnvironmentalLaws; (iv) theLoan Partiesand theirSubsidiaries arenot subjectto and
havenotreceivedwrittennoticeofanymaterialEnvironmentalClaiminvolvinganyLoanPartyorany
SubsidiaryofaLoanPartyoranyofthePremises,and,totheknowledgeoftheLoanPartiesandtheir
Subsidiaries,therearenoconditionsoroccurrencesatanyofthePremiseswhichcouldreasonablybe
anticipated to form the basis for such a material Environmental Claim; (v) none of the Premises contain and
havecontainedanysites onor nominatedfor theNationalPriorityList orsimilar statelist; (vi)the Loan
Parties and their Subsidiaries have conducted no HazardousMaterial Activity at any of the Premises except
incompliancewithEnvironmentalLaws;(vii) exceptforpermits,licensesandotherlegalrequirements
requiredin the ordinarycourse ofbusiness noneof the Premisesare subject toany,and noLoan Party has
knowledge of any imminent,restriction on the ownership,occupancy,use or transferability of the Premises
in connection withany (1) Environmental Law or(2) Release, threatened Release ordisposal of aHazardous
Material,wasteorproduct;and(viii) theLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiarieshavenoknowledgeofany
material capitalexpendituresnecessaryto bringthe Premisesortheir respectivebusinessesor equipment
into compliancewith Environmental Laws.
(c)Each Loan Party and each ofits Subsidiaries is inmaterial compliance with allAnti-Corruption
Laws.To the knowledgeof the Responsible Officers of the Loan Parties, no Loan Party nor any Subsidiary
has made a payment, offering,or promise to pay, orauthorized the payment of, money or anything of value
(a) inordertoassistinobtainingorretainingbusinessfororwith,ordirectingbusinessto,anyforeign
official, foreignpolitical party, party official or candidate forforeign political office, (b) to aforeign official,
foreign politicalparty orpartyofficialor anycandidatefor foreignpolitical office,and (c)with theintent
to induce the recipient to misuse his or herofficial position to direct business wrongfully to such Loan Party
or such Subsidiaryor toany other Person, inviolation of anyAnti-Corruption Laws, which could reasonably
be expected to result in aMaterial Adverse Effect.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 6.18.OFAC
.(a) EachLoanPartyisincomplianceinallmaterialrespectswiththe
requirements of all OFACSanctions Programs applicableto it, (b) each Subsidiary of each LoanParty is in
compliancein allmaterialrespectswiththe requirementsof allOFACSanctionsProgramsapplicableto
suchSubsidiary,(c) eachLoanPartyhasprovidedtotheAdministrativeAgent,theL/CIssuer,andthe
Lendersall informationrequestedby themregardingsuchLoanPartyandits AffiliatesandSubsidiaries
necessary for theAdministrative Agent, theL/C Issuer, and the Lendersto comply withall applicable OFAC
Sanctions Programs,and (d) noLoan Partynor anyof itsSubsidiaries nor,to the knowledgeof anyLoan
Party, anyofficer, directoror Affiliate of any LoanParty or any of its Subsidiaries, is a Person, that is, or is
owned orcontrolled byPersons thatare,(i) the targetof anyOFAC SanctionsPrograms or(ii) located,
organizedorresidentinacountryorterritorythatis, orwhosegovernmentis, thesubjectofanyOFAC
Sanctions Programs.
Section
6.19.
Labor Matters.
There are no strikes, lockouts or slowdowns against any Loan Party or
any Subsidiaryof a LoanParty pendingor, tothe knowledgeof anyLoan Party,threatened.There areno
collective bargainingagreements ineffect betweenany LoanParty or anySubsidiaryof a LoanParty and
anylaborunion;andnoLoanPartynoranyofitsSubsidiariesisunderanyobligationtoassumeany
collectivebargainingagreementtoorconductany negotiationswithanylaborunionwithrespectto any
futureagreements.EachLoanPartyanditsSubsidiarieshaveremittedonatimelybasisallamounts
requiredtohavebeenwithheldandremitted(includingwithholdingsfrom employeewagesandsalaries
relating to income tax,employmentinsurance, andpension plan contributions), goodsand services taxand
all otheramounts which ifnot paid whendue could resultin the creationof a Lienagainst any ofits Property,
except for Liens permitted by Section 8.8, or which would not reasonably be expected toresult in a Material
AdverseEffectorwhicharebeingcontestedingoodfaithbyappropriateproceedingswhichprevent
enforcement of anyLien with respect thereto.
Section 6.20.Other Agreements
.No LoanParty norany ofits Subsidiariesis indefault underthe
termsofanycovenant,indentureoragreementoforaffectingsuchPersonoranyofits Property,which
default if uncuredcould reasonably beexpected to have a Material AdverseEffect.
Section 6.21.Solvency
.The LoanParties andtheir Subsidiariesare solvent,able topay their debts
as theybecome due,and havesufficient capitalto carryon their businessand all businessesin whichthey
are about to engage.
Section 6.22.No Default.
No Default hasoccurred and is continuing.
Section 6.23.NoBrokerFees.
Nobroker’sorfinder’sfeeorcommissionwillbepayablewith
respectheretooranyofthetransactionscontemplatedthereby;andtheLoanPartiesherebyagreeto
indemnify the AdministrativeAgent, the L/C Issuer,and the Lendersagainst, and agreethat theywill hold
the AdministrativeAgent,the L/CIssuer,andthe Lendersharmlessfrom, anyclaim, demand,or liability
for any such broker’s or finder’s fees alleged to have been incurredin connection herewith or therewith and
any expenses (includingreasonable attorneys’fees) arising in connectionwith any suchclaim, demand,or
liability.
Exhibit 10.1
S
ECTION
7.C
ONDITIONS
P
RECEDENT
.
Section 7.1.All Credit Events
.At the time of eachCredit Event hereunder:
(a)eachoftherepresentationsandwarrantiessetforthhereinandintheotherLoan
Documentsshall beand remaintrue andcorrectin allmaterial respectsasof saidtime (wherenot
already qualifiedby materiality,otherwise inall respects),except tothe extentthe sameexpressly
relate to anearlier date,in whichcase theyshall betrue andcorrect inall material respects(where
not already qualified bymateriality, otherwisein all respects) as ofsuch earlier date;
(b)no Defaultshall haveoccurred andbe continuingor wouldoccur as aresult of such
Credit Event;
(c)after givingeffectto suchextensionof creditthe aggregateprincipal amountof all
Swingline Loans, Revolving Loans and L/C Obligations outstandingunder this Agreement shall not
exceed the RevolvingCredit Commitments;
(d)in thecaseof aBorrowing theAdministrativeAgent shallhavereceivedthe notice
required by Section2.6, in the case of the issuanceof any Letter of Creditthe L/C Issuershall have
received a duly completedApplication for such Letter of Credit togetherwith any fees called for by
Section 3.1, and, in the case of an extension or increase in the amount of a Letter of Credit, a written
request thereforin a formacceptable tothe L/C Issuertogether withfees called forby Section3.1;
and
(e)such Credit Eventshall not violateany order, judgment or decree ofany court orother
authority or anyprovision of lawor regulation applicable tothe Administrative Agent,the L/C Issuer
or any Lender (including, without limitation, Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System) as thenin effect.
Each request for a Borrowing hereunder and each request for the issuance of, increase in the amount
of,orextensionoftheexpirationdateof,aLetterofCreditshallbedeemedtobearepresentationand
warranty by theBorrower on thedate onsuch CreditEvent asto thefacts specifiedin subsections (a) through
(d),bothinclusive,ofthisSection;
provided,however,
thattheLendersmaycontinuetomakeadvances
underthe RevolvingFacility,inthesolediscretionoftheLenderswithRevolvingCreditCommitments,
notwithstandingthe failure of the Borrower to satisfy one or moreof the conditions set forth above and any
such advancesso made shall not bedeemed a waiverof any Default orother conditionset forth above that
may then exist.
Section 7.2.Initial Credit Event.
Before or concurrentlywith the Initial CreditEvent:
(a)the AdministrativeAgentshall havereceivedthis Agreementdulyexecutedby the
Borrower and its Wholly-owned Subsidiaries that are Domestic Subsidiaries, as Guarantors, the L/C
Issuer, andthe Lenders andeach other Loan Document dulyexecuted by each partythereto;
(b)if requestedby anyLender,theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedforsuch
Lender suchLender’sduly executedNotes ofthe Borrowerdated thedatehereof andotherwise in
compliance with theprovisions of Section 2.10;
Exhibit 10.1
(c)the AdministrativeAgentandthe LoanParties shallhaveexecutedand delivereda
terminationagreementofthatcertainSecurityAgreementdatedas ofJuly 10,2018,asamended
from timeto time,alongwith terminationstatementsof eachfinancingstatementfiled againstthe
Loan Parties prior to the datehereof;
(d)theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedevidenceofinsuranceinformand
substance satisfactoryto the Administrative Agent;
(e)the Administrative Agentshall have receivedcopies of eachLoan Party’sarticles of
incorporationand bylaws(or comparableorganizationaldocuments)and anyamendmentsthereto,
certifiedineachinstancebyitsSecretaryorAssistantSecretary(orcomparableResponsible
Officer);
(f)theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedcopiesofresolutionsofeachLoan
Party’sBoardofDirectors(orsimilargoverningbody)authorizingtheexecution,deliveryand
performanceofthisAgreementandtheotherLoanDocumentstowhichitisapartyandthe
consummationofthetransactionscontemplatedherebyandthereby,togetherwithspecimen
signaturesofthepersonsauthorizedtoexecutesuchdocumentsoneachLoanParty’sbehalf,all
certifiedineachinstancebyitsSecretaryorAssistantSecretary(orcomparableResponsible
Officer);
(g)theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedcopiesofthecertificatesofgood
standing for eachLoan Party (dated noearlier than 30 daysprior to the datehereof) from the office
of the secretary of thestate of its incorporationor organization;
(h)theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedalistoftheBorrower’sAuthorized
Representatives,which may be included in the certificate of theSecretary or Assistant Secretary (or
comparable ResponsibleOfficer) referencedin Sections7.2(e) and (f);
(i)
Reserved
;
(j)the Administrative Agent shall have received the initial fees called for by Section 3.1
and as otherwisecontemplated by theAmended and Restated FeeLetter;
(k)eachLendershallhavereceived(i) auditedfinancialstatementsandunaudited
quarterlyfinancialstatements(includinganincomestatement,abalancesheet,andacashflow
statement)oftheLoanPartiesfortheprior3years,and5-yearprojectedfinancialstatements,
certified to by a Financial Officer of theBorrower (and each Lender hereby acknowledges that it has
receivedcopies of eachof theforegoing items);and (ii) a certificatefrom aResponsibleOfficer of
the Borrower certifyingthat since May 30,2026,no Material Adverse Effecthas occurred;
(l)the Administrative Agentshall have received financing statement, tax, andjudgment
lien search results against eachLoan Party and its Property evidencingthe absence of Liens thereon
except as permittedby Section 8.8;
(m)the Administrative Agent shallhave received the favorable writtenopinion of counsel
to each Loan Party,in form and substancesatisfactory to the AdministrativeAgent;
Exhibit 10.1
(n)each of the Lendersshall have received,sufficiently in advanceof the Closing Date,
all documentationand other informationrequested by any such Lenderrequired by bank regulatory
authorities under applicable “know your customer”and anti-money laundering rulesand regulations,
includingwithout limitation,the UnitedStates PatriotAct (TitleIII ofPub. L. 107-56(signed into
lawOctober 26,2001))including,withoutlimitation,theinformationdescribedinSection 13.19;
and theAdministrativeAgent shallhave receiveda fullyexecutedInternal RevenueService Form
W-9 (or itsequivalent) for theBorrowerand each other LoanParty;
(o)at least 5 days prior tothe Closing Date, any Borrower that qualifies as a“legal entity
customer”undertheBeneficialOwnershipRegulationshalldeliveraBeneficialOwnership
Certification in relation to suchBorrower; and
(p)theAdministrativeAgentshallhavereceivedsuchotheragreements,instruments,
documents, certificates, andopinions as the AdministrativeAgent may reasonablyrequest.
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ECTION
8.C
OVENANTS
.
Each Loan Partyagrees that, solong as anycredit is availableto or inuse by theBorrower hereunder,
excepttotheextentcomplianceinanycaseorcasesiswaivedinwritingpursuanttothetermsof
Section 13.3.
Section 8.1.Maintenance of Business.
(a)EachLoanPartyshall,andshall causeeachofits Subsidiariesto,preserveandmaintainits
existence, exceptas otherwise providedin Section 8.10(c);
provided, however,
that nothingin this Section
shallpreventtheBorrowerfromdissolvinganyofitsSubsidiariesifsuchactionis,inthereasonable
businessjudgment ofthe Borrower,desirablein theconduct ofits businessandis notdisadvantageousin
any material respectto the Lenders.
(b)Each LoanParty shall,and shallcause eachof itsSubsidiaries to,preserveand keepin force
andeffectalllicenses,permits,franchises,approvals,patents,trademarks,tradenames,tradestyles,
copyrights, and otherproprietary rights necessaryto the proper conductof its business wherethe failure to
do so could reasonablybe expected to have a Material AdverseEffect.
Section 8.2.MaintenanceofProperties.
EachLoanPartyshall,andshallcauseeachofits
Subsidiariesto,maintain,preserve,andkeepitsproperty,plant,andequipmentingoodrepair,working
orderandcondition(ordinarywearandtearexcepted),andshallfromtimetotimemakesuchrepairs,
renewals, replacements, additions, and betterments thereto as it deems appropriate in itsreasonable business
judgmentso that theusefulness thereofshall bepreserved andmaintained, exceptto the extentthat, in the
reasonablebusinessjudgmentofsuchPerson,anysuchPropertyisnolongernecessaryfortheproper
conduct of the businessof such Person.
Section 8.3.Taxesand Assessment
s.Each Loan Party shall duly pay anddischarge, and shall cause
each ofits Subsidiariesto dulypay anddischarge,all federaland materialstate, local,and foreignTaxes,
rates, assessments, fees, and governmental chargesupon or against it or its Property, in each case before the
samebecomedelinquentandbeforepenaltiesaccruethereon,unlessandto theextentthatthesameare
being contested in goodfaith and byappropriate proceedings which prevent enforcement ofthe matter under
contest and adequatereserves are provided therefor.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 8.4.Insurance.
Each Loan Partyshall insure and keepinsured, and shallcause eachof its
Subsidiariestoinsureandkeepinsured,withgoodandresponsibleinsurancecompanies,allinsurable
Property owned by it which isof a character usually insured by Persons similarly situated and operating like
Propertiesagainstloss ordamagefrom suchhazardsandrisks (includingfloodinsurancewith respectto
anyimprovementson realPropertyconsistingof buildingor parkingfacilities inan areadesignatedby a
governmental bodyas having special flood hazards), and in such amountsand with such deductibles, as are
insuredby Personssimilarly situatedand operatinglike Properties.EachLoanParty shallalso maintain,
andshallcauseeachofits Subsidiariestomaintain,insurancewithrespecttothebusinessofsuchLoan
PartyanditsSubsidiaries,coveringcommercialgeneralliability,statutoryworker’scompensationand
occupationaldisease, statutorystructuralwork actliability,andbusinessinterruptionand suchotherrisks
with goodand responsibleinsurance companies,in such amountsand onsuch terms asthe Administrative
Agent or the Required Lenders shall reasonably request, butin any event asand to the extentusually insured
byPersonssimilarlysituatedandconductingsimilarbusinesses.TheBorrowershalldelivertothe
AdministrativeAgent(a) ontheClosingDateandatsuchothertimesastheAdministrativeAgentshall
reasonably request, certificates evidencing the maintenance of insurance required hereunder, (b) prior to the
terminationofanysuchpolicies,certificatesevidencingtherenewalthereof,and(c) promptlyfollowing
requestbytheAdministrativeAgent,copiesofallinsurancepoliciesoftheLoanPartiesandtheir
Subsidiaries.The Borroweralso agreesto deliver tothe AdministrativeAgent, promptlyas rendered, true
copies of all reports madein any reporting formsto insurance companies.
Section 8.5.Financial Reports.
The LoanParties shall,and shallcause eachof their Subsidiaries
to,maintainproperbooksofrecordsandaccountsreasonablynecessarytopreparefinancialstatements
requiredtobedeliveredpursuanttothisSection8.5inaccordancewithGAAPandshallfurnishtothe
Administrative Agentand each Lender:
(a)as soon as available,and in any eventno later than 45days after the lastday of each
fiscal quarterof eachfiscalyearof theBorrower,a copyof theconsolidatedbalancesheetof the
Borrowerandits Subsidiaries
as ofthe lastday ofsuch fiscalquarter andthe relatedconsolidated
statementof operations,comprehensiveincome (loss),shareholder’sequity,andcash flowsof the
Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the fiscal quarter and for the fiscal year-to-date period then ended,
eachin reasonabledetail showingin comparativeform thefiguresfor thecorrespondingdateand
period inthe previousfiscal year,preparedby theBorrowerin accordancewith GAAP(subjectto
the absenceof footnotedisclosuresandyear-endaudit adjustments)and certifiedto bya Financial
Officer of the Borrower;
(b)as soon as available,and in any eventno later than 90days after the lastday of each
fiscalyearoftheBorrower,acopyoftheconsolidatedbalancesheetoftheBorrowerandits
Subsidiaries as of the last day of the fiscal year then ended and the related consolidatedstatement of
operations, comprehensiveincome (loss), shareholder’sequity, andcash flows of the Borrower and
its Subsidiariesfor the fiscalyear thenended, andaccompanyingnotes thereto,each inreasonable
detail showing in comparative form the figures for the previousfiscal year, accompaniedin the case
of the consolidated financial statements by an unqualified opinion of Frost, PLLC or another firm of
independentpublicaccountantsofrecognizedstanding,selectedbytheBorrowerandreasonably
satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, to the effect that the consolidated financial statements have
beenpreparedin accordancewith GAAPandpresentfairlyinall materialrespectsin accordance
with GAAP the consolidatedfinancial condition of the Borrower andits Subsidiaries as of the close
ofsuchfiscalyearandtheresultsoftheiroperationsforthefiscalyearthenendedandthatan
examinationofsuchaccountsinconnectionwithsuchfinancialstatementshasbeenmadein
Exhibit 10.1
accordance with generally acceptedauditing standards and, accordingly,such examination included
such tests ofthe accounting records and suchother auditing procedures aswere considered necessary
in the circumstances;
(c)promptly afterreceipt thereof,any additionalwritten reports,managementletters or
other detailedinformationcontainedin writingconcerningsignificant aspectsof anyLoan Party’s
oranyofitsSubsidiary’soperationsandfinancialaffairsgiventoitbyitsindependentpublic
accountants;
(d)promptly after thesending or filing thereof,copies of eachfinancial statement, report,
noticeorproxystatementsentbyanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartytoits
stockholdersorotherequityholders,andcopiesofeachregular,periodicorspecialreport,
registrationstatementor prospectus(includingall Form10-K,Form10-QandForm 8-Kreports)
filed by any LoanParty or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Partywith any securitiesexchange or theSEC
or any successor agency;
(e)promptlyafterreceiptthereof,acopyofanyfinancialauditreportmadebyany
regulatory agency of the books and records of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of aLoan Party that
gives noticeof any noncompliancewith anyapplicablelaw,regulationor guidelinerelating toany
LoanParty oranySubsidiary ofa LoanParty ortheir respectivebusiness whichcould reasonably
be expected to havea Material Adverse Effect;
(f)as soon as available, and inany event no later than 90 days afterthe end ofeach fiscal
yearoftheBorrower,acopyoftheprojectedconsolidatedandconsolidatingrevenuesofthe
BorroweranditsSubsidiariesonaquarter-by-quarterbasis,suchprojectionstobeinreasonable
detail preparedby theBorrower andin formsatisfactoryto theAdministrativeAgent (whichshall
include a summaryof all assumptions madein preparing suchprojections);
(g)notice of any Changeof Control;
(h)promptly after knowledge thereof shallhave come tothe attention ofany Responsible
Officer of any Loan Party, written notice of(i) any threatened or pendinglitigation or governmental
or arbitrationproceedingor laborcontroversyagainst anyLoan Partyor anySubsidiary ofa Loan
Party or any of their Propertywhich, if adversely determined,could reasonably be expectedto have
a MaterialAdverseEffectandwould requiredisclosurein areport tobe filedwith theSEC under
the ExchangeAct,(ii) the occurrenceof any Material AdverseEffect, or (iii)the occurrenceof any
Default;
(i)witheachofthefinancialstatementsdeliveredpursuanttosubsections(a)and(b)
above, a written certificatein the form attachedhereto as Exhibit E signedby a Financial Officerof
theBorrowertotheeffectthattothebestofsuchofficer’sknowledgeandbeliefnoDefaulthas
occurredduring theperiod coveredby suchstatements or,if any suchDefault has occurredduring
suchperiod,setting fortha descriptionof suchDefaultandspecifyingthe action,if any,takenby
the relevant Loan Party or its Subsidiary to remedy the same.Such certificate shall also set forth the
calculations supportingsuch statements in respectof Section 8.22
(Financial Covenants);
(j)
Reserved
; and
Exhibit 10.1
(k)promptly,fromtimetotime,suchotherinformationregardingtheoperations,
businessaffairsandfinancialconditionofanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanParty,or
compliance with theterms of any Loan Document,as the AdministrativeAgent or anyLender may
reasonably request.
Section 8.6.Inspection;FieldAudits
.EachLoanPartyshall,andshallcauseeachofits
Subsidiariesto,permittheAdministrativeAgentandeachLender,andeachoftheirdulyauthorized
representatives and agents to visit and inspect any of its Property,corporate books,and financial records, to
examineandmakecopiesofits booksofaccountsandotherfinancialrecords,andtodiscussits affairs,
finances, andaccounts with,and tobe advisedas tothe sameby,its officers,employeesand independent
public accountants (and by thisprovision the Loan Parties hereby authorize suchaccountants to discuss with
theAdministrativeAgentandsuchLendersthefinancesandaffairsoftheLoanPartiesandtheir
Subsidiaries)at suchreasonable timesandintervals asthe AdministrativeAgentor anysuch Lendermay
designateand, solongas noDefault exists,with reasonableprior noticeto theBorrowerandcompliance
withtheBorrower’scustomaryon-sitepoliciesapplicabletovisitors(bio-security,etc.).TheBorrower
shall pay to the Administrative Agent charges for field audits, inspections and visitsto Property, inspections
of corporate books and financial records, examinations and copies of books ofaccounts and financial record
and otheractivities permittedin thisSection performedby theAdministrativeAgent orits agentsor third
party firms, in such amounts as theAdministrative Agent may from time to timerequest (the Administrative
Agentacknowledgingandagreeingthatanyinternalchargesforsuchauditsandinspectionsshallbe
computedin thesamemanneras itat thetime customarilyusesfor theassessmentof chargesfor similar
audits);
provided, however,
that in the absence of any Default, the Borrower shall not be required to pay the
Administrative Agentfor more than one(1) such audit per calendaryear.
Section 8.7.
BorrowingsandGuaranties.
NoLoanPartyshall,norshallitpermitanyofits
Subsidiaries to, issue, incur,assume, create or haveoutstanding any Indebtedness,or incur liabilities under
anyHedgingAgreement,orbeorbecomeliableasendorser,guarantor,suretyorotherwiseforany
IndebtednessorundertakingofanyPerson,orotherwiseagreetoprovidefundsforpaymentofthe
obligationsof another,or supplyfundstheretoor investthereinor otherwiseassurea creditorofanother
against loss, or applyfor or becomeliable to theissuer of a letterof creditwhich supportsan obligation of
another,or subordinateany claim ordemand it mayhave to theclaim or demandof any Person;
provided,
however,
that the foregoing shall notrestrict nor operate to prevent:
(a)the Obligations, Hedging Liability and Bank Product Obligations
of the Loan Parties
and their Subsidiariesowing to the AdministrativeAgent and the Lenders(and their Affiliates);
(b)purchase money indebtednessand Capitalized Lease Obligationsof the Loan Parties
andtheirSubsidiariesinanamountnottoexceed$50,000,000intheaggregateatanyonetime
outstanding;
(c)obligationsoftheLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiariesarisingoutofinterestrate,
foreigncurrency,andcommodityHedgingAgreementsenteredintowithfinancialinstitutionsin
connectionwithbonafidehedgingactivitiesintheordinarycourseofbusinessandnotfor
speculative purposes;
(d)endorsementof itemsfor depositor collectionof commercialpaperreceived inthe
ordinary course ofbusiness;
Exhibit 10.1
(e)intercompanyadvancesfromtimetotimeowingbetweenanyoftheLoanParties
and/oranyoftheirSubsidiariesintheordinarycourseofbusiness,providedthattheaggregate
amount ofall suchintercompanyadvances madeto Subsidiariesof aLoan Partythat arenot Loan
Parties or Subsidiariesof a LoanParty that arenot Wholly-ownedSubsidiaries shallnot exceedan
aggregate amountof $50,000,000 during any fiscalyear of the Borrower;
(f)existing Indebtednessset forth on Schedule 8.7hereto;
(g)Indebtedness owed to anyPerson providing workers’ compensation, health,disability
orotheremployeebenefits(includingcontractualandstatutorybenefits)orproperty,casualty,
liabilityorcreditinsurance,pursuanttoreimbursementorindemnificationobligationstosuch
Person, in each caseincurred in the ordinarycourse of business;
(h)Indebtednessinrespectofbids,tradecontracts(otherthanfordebtforborrowed
money),leases(otherthanCapitalizedLeaseObligations),statutoryobligations,surety,stay,
customs andappeal bonds,performance, performanceand completionand returnof moneybonds,
governmentcontractsandsimilarobligations,ineachcase,providedintheordinarycourseof
business;
(i)Indebtednessinrespectofnettingservices,overdraftprotectionandsimilar
arrangements, in eachcase, in connection withcash managementand deposit accounts;
(j)Indebtedness representing deferred compensationto directors, officers, employees of
any Loan Party or anySubsidiary of a LoanParty incurred in the ordinarycourse of business; and
(k)Indebtednessconsistingofthefinancingofinsurancepremiumsintheordinary
course of business;
(l)GuaranteesbyaLoanPartyofIndebtednessofanotherLoanPartyotherwise
permitted underthis Section;
(m)Indebtedness arising from agreements of a Loan Party or its Subsidiary providing for
indemnification,adjustmentofpurchaseoracquisitionpriceorsimilarobligations,ineachcase,
incurred or assumedin connection with a Permitted Acquisition;
(n)IndebtednessofanyPersonthatbecomesaSubsidiaryaftertheClosingDateand
Indebtednessacquired orassumedin connectionwith PermittedAcquisitions,in anamount notto
exceed $100,000,000in the aggregate at any one time outstanding,
provided
that such Indebtedness
exists at the time thePerson becomesa Subsidiary or atthe time of suchPermitted Acquisitionand
is not created in contemplationof or in connection therewith;
(o)replacements, renewals, re-financings or extensionsof any Indebtedness described in
thisSectionthat(i) doesnotexceedtheaggregateprincipalamount(plusaccruedinterestand
applicable premium and associated fees and expenses) of the Indebtedness being replaced,renewed,
refinancedor extended,(ii) doesnot haveaweightedaveragelife tomaturityatthetime ofsuch
replacement, renewal, refinancing or extension that is less than the weighted average life to maturity
of the Indebtednessbeing replaced,renewed, refinancedor extended,and (iii) doesnot rankat the
Exhibit 10.1
timeofsuchreplacement,renewal,refinancingorextensionseniortotheIndebtednessbeing
replaced, renewed, refinancedor extended;
(p)unsecuredindebtednessoftheLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiariesnototherwise
permitted by this Sectionin an amount not to exceed$500,000,000 in the aggregateat any one time
outstanding; and
(q)indebtednesssecuredbyPropertyoftheLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiariesinan
amount not to exceed$200,000,000 in the aggregateat any one time outstanding.
Section 8.8.Liens.
No Loan Partyshall, nor shallit permit anyof its Subsidiariesto, create, incur
or permit to exist any Lien of any kind onany Property owned by any such Person;
provided, however,
that
the foregoingshall not apply to nor operateto prevent:
(a)Liens arisingby statuteinconnectionwith worker’scompensation,unemployment
insurance, old agebenefits, social securityobligations, Taxes,assessments,statutory obligationsor
other similar charges (other than Liens arising under ERISA), good faith cash deposits inconnection
with tenders, contracts or leases to which anyLoan Party or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Partyis a party
or other cash depositsrequired to be madein the ordinary courseof business, provided in eachcase
that theobligationis notfor borrowedmoneyand thatthe obligationsecured isnot overdueor,if
overdue, is being contestedin good faith byappropriate proceedingswhich prevent enforcementof
the matter under contestand adequate reserveshave been establishedtherefor;
(b)mechanics’,workmen’s,materialmen’s,landlords’,carriers’orothersimilarLiens
arising in the ordinary courseof business with respect to obligationswhich are not due or which are
being contestedin goodfaith byappropriate proceedingswhich preventenforcementof the matter
under contest;
(c)judgmentliensandjudicialattachmentliensnotconstitutinganEventofDefault
under Section 9.1(g) and the pledge of assets for the purpose ofsecuring an appeal, stay or discharge
in thecourseof anylegal proceeding,providedthat theaggregateamountof suchjudgmentliens
andattachmentsandliabilitiesoftheLoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiariessecuredbyapledgeof
assets permittedunder thissubsection,includinginterest andpenalties thereon,if any,shall notbe
in excess of $50,000,000 at anyone time outstanding;
(d)LiensonequipmentofanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartycreated
solely for the purpose of securing indebtedness permitted by Section 8.7(b), representing or incurred
to financethe purchaseprice ofsuch Property,provided thatno suchLien shallextendto or cover
other Property of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary other than the respective Property so acquired,
andtheprincipalamountofindebtednesssecuredbyanysuchLienshallatnotimeexceedthe
purchase price of suchProperty,as reduced by repaymentsof principal thereon;
(e)anyinterestortitleofalessorunderanyoperatinglease,includingthefilingof
UniformCommercialCodefinancingstatementssolelyasa precautionarymeasureinconnection
withoperatingleasesenteredintobyanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartyinthe
ordinary course ofits business;
Exhibit 10.1
(f)easements,rights-of-way,restrictions,zoningrestrictionsandothersimilar
encumbrancesagainstrealpropertyincurredintheordinarycourseofbusinesswhich,inthe
aggregate,are notsubstantial inamount andwhich donot materiallydetract fromthe valueof the
Property subject thereto or materially interfere with theordinary conduct of the business ofany Loan
Party or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Party;
(g)bankers’Liens,rightsofsetoffandothersimilarLiens(includingunder
Section 4-210oftheUniformCommercialCode)inoneormoredepositaccountsmaintainedby
anyLoanParty oranySubsidiaryof aLoanParty,in eachcasegrantedin theordinarycourseof
businessin favor ofthe bank orbanks withwhich suchaccounts are maintained,securing amounts
owing to such bank with respectto cash management and operatingaccount arrangements, including
thoseinvolvingpooledaccountsandnettingarrangements;
provided
that,unlesssuchLiensare
non-consensual and ariseby operation of law,in no case shall any such Liens secure (either directly
or indirectly) the repaymentof any Indebtedness;
(h)Liens on Cash Collateral grantedin favor of the Administrative Agentin accordance
with the terms hereof;
(i)non-exclusivelicensesofintellectualpropertygrantedintheordinarycourseof
businessandnotinterferinginanymaterialrespectwiththeordinaryconductofbusinessofany
Loan Party or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Party;
(j)Liensoninsurancepoliciesandtheproceedsthereofsecuringthefinancingofthe
premiums with respectthereto permitted bySection 8.7(k);
(k)Liens (i) on cash advances infavor of the sellerof any Property tobe acquired in a
Permitted Acquisitionto beapplied againstthe purchasepricefor suchProperty,or (ii) consisting
of anagreementto disposeof anyPropertyin adispositionpermittedunder Section8.10, ineach
case,solelytotheextentsuchAcquisitionordisposition,asthecasemaybe,wouldhavebeen
permitted on the dateof the creation of suchLien;
(l)Liens on Property of a Personexisting at the time suchPerson is acquiredor merged
withorintoorconsolidatedwithanyLoanPartyor anySubsidiaryofa LoanPartytothe extent
permittedhereunder(andnotcreatedinanticipationorcontemplationthereof)andsecuring
Indebtedness permitted under Section 8.7(n);
provided
that such Liens do not extend to Property not
subjectto suchLiens atthe timeof acquisitionandareno morefavorableto thelienholdersthan
such existing Lien;
(m)Liens encumberingany Property to secure orsupport obligationsunder or in respect
of interestrate, foreigncurrency,and commodityHedgingAgreements enteredintowith financial
institutionsin connectionwith bonafide hedgingactivities inthe ordinarycourseof businessand
not for speculativepurposes;
(n)otherLiensexistingontheClosingDateandnototherwisepermittedabovelisted
and identified onSchedule 8.8;
(o)contractedorstatutoryliensoflandlordstotheextentrelatingtothepropertyand
assetsrelatingtoanyleaseagreementwithsuchlandlordandcontractualLiensofsuppliers
Exhibit 10.1
(includingsellersofgoods)orcustomersgrantedinthe ordinarycourseof businesstotheextent
limited to the property orassets related to suchcontract;
(p)Liens on Property of aPerson for the purposeof securing indebtednesspermitted by
Section 8.7(q); and
(q)other Liens not otherwise permitted in subsections (a)-(p) above granted with respect
to obligations that donot in the aggregate exceed$20,000,000 at anytime outstanding.
Section 8.9.Investments,Acquisitions,LoansandAdvances
.NoLoanPartyshall,norshallit
permit anyof itsSubsidiariesto,directlyor indirectly,make,retain orhaveoutstandingany investments
(whether throughpurchase ofstock orobligations orotherwise) in,or loans oradvancesto (otherthan for
travel advances and other similar cash advances made to employees in the ordinary course of business), any
other Person,or acquireall or anysubstantial partof the assetsor business ofany otherPerson or division
thereof;
provided, however,
that the foregoingshall not apply to nor operateto prevent:
(a)Cash Equivalents andMarketable Securities;
(b)the Loan Parties’ existing investments in their respective Subsidiaries outstandingon
the Closing Date;
(c)intercompanyadvancesmadefromtimetotimebetweenanyLoanPartyor
SubsidiaryofanyLoanPartyandanyotherLoanPartyorSubsidiaryofanyLoanPartyinthe
ordinary course ofbusiness, providedthat the aggregateamount of all such intercompanyadvances
made toSubsidiaries ofa LoanParty that arenot LoanParties orSubsidiariesof a LoanParty that
are not Wholly-owned Subsidiaries shall not exceedan aggregate amount of$50,000,000 during any
fiscal year of the Borrower;
(d)investmentsby anyLoan Partyand itsSubsidiaries inconnectionwith interestrate,
foreigncurrency,andcommodityHedgingAgreementsenteredintowithfinancialinstitutionsin
connectionwithbonafidehedgingactivitiesintheordinarycourseofbusinessandnotfor
speculative purposes;
(e)promissorynotesandothernon-cashconsiderationreceivedinconnectionwith
dispositions permittedby Section 8.10;
(f)investments(includingdebt obligationsand equityinterests) receivedin connection
withthebankruptcyorreorganizationofsuppliersandcustomersandinsettlementofdelinquent
obligationsof,andotherdisputeswith,customersandsuppliersarisingintheordinarycourseof
businessand uponthe foreclosurewith respectto anysecuredinvestmentor othertransferof title
with respect to any securedinvestment;
(g)Permitted Acquisitions;
(h)purchases of assets in theordinary course ofbusiness;
(i)deposits madein the ordinarycourse ofbusiness tosecure performanceof leases or
other obligationsas permitted by Section8.8;
Exhibit 10.1
(j)otherinvestmentsexistingon theClosingDatenototherwisepermittedaboveand
listed and identified onSchedule 8.9;
(k)investmentsinjointventuresinanamountnottoexceed$50,000,000atanytime
outstanding,providedthat (i) noDefaultexists bothimmediatelybeforeandafter givingeffectto
suchinvestment,and(ii)aftergivingproformaeffecttosuchinvestment,theBorrowerandits
Subsidiaries are in compliancewith Section 8.22;and
(l)otherinvestments,loans,andadvancesin additionto thoseotherwisepermittedby
this Section in an amountnot to exceed$50,000,000 in the aggregateat any one time outstanding.
In determiningthe amountof investments,acquisitions,loans, andadvances permittedunder thisSection,
investments and acquisitions shall always be taken at the original cost thereof (regardless of any subsequent
appreciation or depreciation therein), less any amountin respect of such investment upon sale, collection or
return (not to exceed the original cost thereof) and loans and advances shallbe taken at the principal amount
thereof then remainingunpaid.
Section 8.10.Mergers,Consolidations and Sales.
No Loan Party shall, nor shallit permit any of its
Subsidiariesto,beapartytoanymergerorconsolidationoramalgamation,orsell,transfer,leaseor
otherwise dispose of all or anymaterial part of its Property,including any dispositionof Property as part of
a sale and leasebacktransaction, or in anyevent sell or discount(with or withoutrecourse) anyof its notes
or accounts receivable;
provided, however,
that this Section shall not applyto nor operate to prevent:
(a)the sale or lease of inventoryin the ordinary courseof business;
(b)thesale,transfer,leaseorotherdispositionofPropertyofanyLoanPartytoone
another in the ordinarycourse of its business;
(c)themergerofanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartywithand intothe
Borrower or any otherLoan Party,provided that, inthe case of anymerger involvingthe Borrower
or involvinga Subsidiary of aLoan Party whichis not a LoanParty,the Borrower,if the Borrower
isapartytothemerger,oraLoanParty,iftheBorrowerisnotapartytothemerger,isthe
corporation survivingthe merger;
(d)the sale of delinquent notes oraccounts receivable in theordinary course of business
for purposes ofcollection only (andnot forthe purpose ofany bulksale orsecuritization transaction);
(e)thesale,transferorotherdispositionofanytangiblepersonalpropertythat, inthe
reasonable businessjudgment ofthe relevantLoan Partyor itsSubsidiary,has becomeobsolete or
worn out, and whichis disposed of in the ordinarycourse of business;
(f)theDispositionofPropertyofanyLoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanParty
(includingany Dispositionof Propertyas partof asale andleasebacktransaction) aggregatingfor
all LoanPartiesandtheirSubsidiariesnotmorethan$100,000,000during anyfiscalyearofthe
Borrower,
provided
that (i) eachsuch Dispositionshall bemade for fairvalue and(ii) at least 80%
of the total consideration received at the closing of such Disposition shall consistof cash and at least
80% of the total consideration received after taking into account all final purchase price adjustments
Exhibit 10.1
and/or contingent payments (including working capital adjustmentor earn-out provisions) expressly
contemplatedby the transaction documents, whenreceived shall consist of cash;and
(g)thesaleorotherDispositionofmarketablesecuritiesintheordinarycourseof
business.
Section 8.11.Maintenanceof Subsidiaries.
No LoanParty shall assign,sell or transfer,nor shall it
permit anyof itsSubsidiariestoissue, assign,sellor transfer,anysharesof capitalstockor otherequity
interests of a Subsidiary;
provided, however,
that the foregoing shall not operate to prevent (a) the issuance,
sale,andtransfertoanypersonofanysharesofcapitalstockofaSubsidiarysolelyforthepurposeof
qualifying,andtotheextentlegallynecessarytoqualify,suchpersonasadirectorofsuchSubsidiary,
(b) anytransactionpermittedbySection 8.10(c)above,and(c) theissuanceofsharesoftheBorrower’s
capital stock pursuantto the Borrower’sKSOP,or (d) anyExcluded Equity Issuances.
Section 8.12.Dividendsand CertainOther RestrictedPayments.
No LoanParty shall,nor shallit
permitanyofitsSubsidiariesto,(a) declareorpayanydividendsonormakeanyotherdistributionsin
respect of anyclass orseries ofits capital stockor otherequity interests (other thandividends or distributions
payable solely in its capital stock or other equity interests), or (b) directly or indirectly purchase,redeem, or
otherwise acquire or retireany of itscapital stock orother equity interestsor any warrants, options,or similar
instrumentstoacquirethesame(collectivelyreferredtohereinas
“RestrictedPayments”
);
provided,
however,
that the foregoing shall notoperate to prevent:
(i)the making of dividendsor distributions by anySubsidiary to the Borrower;and
(ii)otherRestrictedPayments,providedthat,bothimmediatelybefore andafter giving
effect to such RestrictedPayment and anyCredit Event in connectiontherewith (A) noDefault has
occurredandis continuingand(B) theLoanPartiesareincompliancewitheachofthefinancial
covenants set forth inSection 8.22 on a proforma basis.
Section 8.13.ERISA.
EachLoanParty shall,andshall causeeachof itsSubsidiariesto,promptly
payanddischargeallobligationsandliabilitiesarisingunderERISAofacharacterwhichifunpaidor
unperformed couldreasonably be expectedto result in the impositionof a Lienagainst any of itsProperty,
unless being contested in good faithby appropriate proceedings which prevents theenforcement of any Lien
with respect thereto.Each Loan Party shall, andshall cause eachof its Subsidiaries to, promptlynotify the
Administrative Agent and each Lender of:(a) the occurrence of any reportable event (as defined in ERISA)
with respectto aPlan, whichindividuallyor inthe aggregate,could reasonablybe expectedto resultin a
Material Adverse Effect, (b) receipt of any notice fromthe PBGC of its intention to seek termination of any
Plan orappointment of atrustee therefor, (c) its intention toterminate or withdraw fromany Plan,and (d) the
occurrence of any event with respectto any Plan which would result in the incurrence byany Loan Party or
anySubsidiaryofaLoanPartyofanymaterialliability,fineorpenalty,oranymaterialincreaseinthe
contingent liability of anyLoan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party with respect toany post-retirement
WelfarePlanbenefit,whichindividuallyorinthe aggregate,couldreasonablybe expectedtoresult ina
Material Adverse Effect.
Section 8.14.CompliancewithLaws.
(a) EachLoanPartyshall,andshallcauseeachofits
Subsidiaries to, comply in allrespects with all Legal Requirements applicable toor pertaining to itsProperty
or business operations,where any such non-compliance, individually orin the aggregate,could reasonably
be expected to havea Material Adverse Effect orresult in a Lien uponany of its Property.
Exhibit 10.1
(b)WithoutlimitingSection 8.14(a)above,eachLoanPartyshall,andshallcauseeachofits
Subsidiariesto,atalltimes,dothefollowingtotheextentthefailuretodoso,individuallyorinthe
aggregate,couldreasonablybeexpectedtohaveaMaterialAdverseEffect:(i) complyinallmaterial
respects with,and maintaineach of thePremises in compliancein all material respectswith, all applicable
EnvironmentalLaws; (ii) requirethat eachtenant andsubtenant, if any,of anyof the Premisesor anypart
thereof comply in all material respectswith all applicable EnvironmentalLaws; (iii) obtain andmaintain in
full force and effect all material governmental approvals required by any applicable EnvironmentalLaw for
the operationof their businessandeach of thePremises; (iv)cure anymaterial violationby itor at anyof
thePremisesofapplicableEnvironmentalLawsunlessandexcepttotheextentbeingcontestedingood
faith byappropriate proceedingswhich preventsthe enforcementof any Lien withrespect thereto;(v)not
manufacture,use, generate,transport,treat, store,Release,disposeor handleanyHazardousMaterial (or
allow any tenantor subtenant todo any ofthe foregoing) atany of the Premises exceptin theordinary course
of its live animal agricultural business and in material compliancewith all applicable Environmental Laws;
(vi) withinten (10)BusinessDaysnotifythe AdministrativeAgentinwritingandprovidethe disclosure
filing made by the Borrower with the SEC of any ofthe following in connection with any Loan Party or any
Subsidiary of a Loan Party or any of the Premiseswhich would be requiredto be disclosed in an 8-K or 10-
Q filing with the SEC:(1) any EnvironmentalLiability; (2) any EnvironmentalClaim; or (3) any violation
ofanEnvironmentalLaworRelease,threatenedReleaseordisposal,placementorlandapplicationofa
HazardousMaterial,product,orwaste,includingmanure,thatisnotincompliancewithapplicable
EnvironmentalLaws;or(4) anyrestrictionontheownership,occupancy,useortransferabilityofany
Premises arising from or in connectionwith any (x) Release, threatenedRelease or disposal of a Hazardous
Material, wasteor product,includingmanure,or (y)EnvironmentalLaw; (vii) conductat itsexpenseany
investigation,study,sampling,testing,abatement,cleanup,removal,remediationorothercorrectiveor
response action necessaryto remove, remediate, clean up, corrector abate any material Release, threatened
material Release or material violationof any applicable EnvironmentalLaw unless and except to the extent
being contested in goodfaith by appropriate proceedingswhich prevents the enforcementof any Lien with
respectthereto,(viii) abidebyandobserveanyrestrictionsontheuseofthePremisesimposedbyany
GovernmentalAuthority asset forth ina deedor otherinstrument affectingany LoanParty’sor anyof its
Subsidiary’s interest therein unless being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings which prevents
the enforcementof any Lien with respectthereto; (ix) promptlyprovide or otherwisemake availableto the
AdministrativeAgent anyreasonablyrequested environmentalrecord concerningthe Premiseswhichany
LoanPartyoranySubsidiaryofaLoanPartypossessesorcontrolsotherthanrecordssubjecttowork
productorattorney-clientorotherconfidentialityprivilegepursuanttoapplicablelaw;and(x) perform,
satisfy,andimplementanyoperation,maintenanceorcorrectiveactionsorotherrequirementsofany
Governmental Authorityor EnvironmentalLaw,or includedin any no furtheraction letter or covenantnot
to sue issued by any Governmental Authority under any Environmental Law unless and except to the extent
being contested in goodfaith by appropriate proceedingswhich prevents the enforcementof any Lien with
respect thereto.
Section 8.15.CompliancewithOFACSanctionsProgramsandAnti-CorruptionLaws.
(a) Each
Loan Partyshall atall timescomply inall materialrespects withthe requirementsof allOFACSanctions
Programsapplicableto suchLoanParty andshall causeeach ofits Subsidiariesto complyin allmaterial
respects with the requirementsof all OFACSanctions Programs applicableto such Subsidiary.
(b)EachLoanPartyshallprovidetheAdministrativeAgentandtheLendersanyinformation
regardingthe LoanParties, theirAffiliates,andtheir Subsidiariesnecessaryfor theAdministrativeAgent
and theLenders tocomply withall applicableOFACSanctionsPrograms; subjecthowever,in the caseof
Affiliates, to suchLoan Party’sability to provideinformation applicableto them.
Exhibit 10.1
(c)If any Loan Party obtains actual knowledge or receives any written notice that any Loan Party,
any Subsidiary ofany Loan Party,or any officer,director or Affiliateof any Loan Party orthat any Person
that ownsor controlsany suchPerson isthe targetof anyOFAC SanctionsPrograms oris located,organized
orresidentinacountryorterritorythatis, orwhosegovernmentis, thesubjectofanyOFACSanctions
Programs (suchoccurrence,an
“OFACEvent”
), suchLoanParty shallpromptly (i) givewritten noticeto
the Administrative Agent and the Lenders ofsuch OFAC Event, and (ii) comply in all material respects with
all applicablelawswithrespecttosuchOFACEvent(regardlessofwhetherthetargetPersonis located
within the jurisdiction of the United States of America), including the OFACSanctions Programs, and each
Loan Party herebyauthorizes andconsents to the AdministrativeAgent andthe Lenders takingany and all
steps theAdministrativeAgentorthe Lendersdeemnecessary,in theirsolebut reasonablediscretion,to
avoid violation of all applicable laws with respect to any such OFACEvent, including the requirements of
the OFACSanctions Programs(includingthe freezingand/or blockingof assetsand reportingsuch action
to OFAC).
(d)No Loan Partywill, directly or,to any LoanParty’s knowledge, indirectly,use the proceedsof
the Revolving Facilityof an Incremental Term Loan (ifany), or lend,contribute or otherwise make available
suchproceedstoanyotherPerson,(i) tofundanyactivitiesorbusinessof orwithanyPersonorinany
country or territory,that, at the time of suchfunding, is, or whosegovernment is, the subjectof any OFAC
SanctionsPrograms,or(ii) inanyothermannerthatwouldresultinaviolationofOFACSanctions
ProgramsorAnti-CorruptionLawsbyanyPerson(includinganyPersonparticipatingintheRevolving
Facility or any IncrementalTerm Loan,whether as underwriter,lender, advisor,investor, or otherwise).
(e)No LoanParty will,nor willit permitanySubsidiary to,violateany Anti-CorruptionLaw in
any material respect.
(f)Each Loan Party will maintain ineffect policies and procedures designedto ensure compliance
by theLoan Parties, theirSubsidiaries, andtheir respectivedirectors, officers,employees,and agentswith
applicable Anti-CorruptionLaws.
Section 8.16.BurdensomeContracts WithAffiliates.
No Loan Party shall, norshall it permit any of
itsSubsidiariesto,enterintoanymaterialcontract,agreementorbusinessarrangementwithanyofits
AffiliatesontermsandconditionswhicharelessfavorabletosuchLoanPartyorsuchSubsidiarythan
would beusual andcustomary insimilar contracts,agreements orbusiness arrangementsbetweenPersons
not affiliated with each other;
provided
that the foregoing restriction shall not apply to transactions between
or among the LoanParties.
Section 8.17.No Changes in FiscalYear.
The fiscal year ofthe Borrower andits Subsidiaries ends
on the Saturday closest to June 1 of each year; and the Borrower shallnot, nor shall itpermit any Subsidiary
to, change its fiscal yearfrom its present basis.
Section 8.18.FormationofSubsidiaries.
Promptlyupontheformationoracquisitionofany
Subsidiary, the Loan Parties shallprovide the Administrative Agent andthe Lenders notice thereof (atwhich
timeSchedule 6.2shallbedeemedamendedtoincludereferencetosuch Subsidiary).TheLoanParties
shall,andshallcausetheir Wholly-ownedSubsidiariesthatareDomesticSubsidiariesto,timelycomply
withtherequirementsofSections 11and12
withrespecttoanySubsidiarythatis requiredtobecomea
Guarantor hereunder.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 8.19.Changein the Natureof Business.
No LoanParty shall,nor shallit permitany ofits
Subsidiariesto, engagein anybusinessor activityif asa resultthe generalnatureof thebusinessof such
Loan Partyor anyof itsSubsidiaries wouldbe changedin anymaterial respectfrom thegeneralnature of
the business engagedin by it as of the Closing Date oran Eligible Line of Business.
Section 8.20.Use ofProceeds
.TheBorrowershall usethe creditextendedunderthis Agreement
solely for the purposesset forth in, or otherwise permittedby, Section6.4.
Section 8.21.No Restrictions
.Except as provided herein orexist as ofthe date hereof, noLoan Party
shall, norshall it permitany of itsWholly-owned Subsidiariesto, directlyor indirectly createor otherwise
cause orsuffer toexist orbecomeeffectiveany consensualencumbranceor restriction ofany kindon the
ability of anyLoan Partyor anyWholly-ownedSubsidiary ofa LoanParty to:(a) pay dividendsor make
any otherdistribution onany suchSubsidiary’scapital stockor otherequity interests ownedby such Loan
Party or any of its Wholly-owned Subsidiaries,(b) pay any indebtednessowed to any LoanParty or any of
its Wholly-ownedSubsidiaries, (c) makeloans oradvances toany LoanParty or anyof its Wholly-owned
Subsidiaries, (d) transfer anyof its Propertyto any Loan Party or anyof its Wholly-owned Subsidiaries,or
(e) guaranteetheGuaranteedObligationsand/orgrantLiensonits assetstotheAdministrativeAgentif
required by theLoan Documents.
Section 8.22.Financial Covenants.
(a)
TotalFundedDebttoCapitalizationRatio
.Asofthelastdayofeachfiscalquarterofthe
BorrowerendingonorafterMay30,2026,theBorrowershallnotpermittheTotalFundedDebtto
Capitalization Ratio to begreater than 50.0%.
(b)
Minimum TangibleNet Worth
.The Borrowershall notpermit TangibleNet Worthto be less
than(i) $1,500,000,000for thefiscal quarterendedMay 30,2026, plus(ii) for eachfiscal quarterending
thereafter,50% ofNet Incomefor suchfiscal quarter(if NetIncomeis positive)less RestrictedPayments
permitted to be madepursuant to Section 8.12during such fiscal quarter.
S
ECTION
9.E
VENTS OF
D
EFAULTAND
R
EMEDIES
.
Section 9.1.
EventsofDefault.
Anyoneormoreofthefollowingshallconstitutean
“Eventof
Default”
hereunder:
(a)default for a periodof five (5) days in the paymentwhen due of all or any part of the
principal of any Loan (whether at the stated maturity thereof or at any other time provided for in this
Agreement)or of anyReimbursementObligation, ordefault for aperiod of five(5) BusinessDays
in thepaymentwhendueof anyinterest,
fee orother Obligationpayable hereunderor underany
other Loan Document;
(b)default in the observance or performance of any covenant set forthin Sections 8.1(a),
8.10,8.12, 8.17, 8.20 or8.22 of this Agreement;
(c)default inthe observance or performance ofany other provision hereofor ofany other
LoanDocumentwhichisnotremediedwithinthirty (30) daysaftertheearlierof(i) thedateon
whichsuchfailureshallfirstbecomeknowntoanyResponsibleOfficerofanyLoanPartyor
(ii) written notice thereofis given to the Borrowerby the AdministrativeAgent;
Exhibit 10.1
(d)any representation or warranty made herein or in any other Loan Document or in any
certificatefurnishedtotheAdministrativeAgentortheLenderspursuantheretoortheretoorin
connectionwithanytransactioncontemplatedherebyortherebyprovesuntrueinanymaterial
respect as of the dateof the issuance ormaking or deemed makingthereof;
(e)(i) any event occurs orcondition exists (other than those describedin subsections (a)
through (d) above) which is specified as an event of default under any of theother Loan Documents,
or (ii) anyof theLoan Documentsshall for anyreason notbe orshall ceaseto be infull forceand
effect oris declaredto be nulland void,or (iii) anyLoan Partytakes anyaction forthe purposeof
terminating, repudiatingor rescindingany LoanDocumentexecuted byit or anyof itsobligations
thereunder;
(f)defaultshall occurunder anyMaterial Indebtednessissued,assumedor guaranteed
byanyLoanParty oranySubsidiaryof aLoanParty,or underany indenture,agreementor other
instrument under which the same may be issued, and such default shall continue for a period of time
sufficient topermit theaccelerationof the maturityof anysuch MaterialIndebtedness(whether or
not suchmaturity isin fact accelerated),or anysuch MaterialIndebtednessshall notbe paidwhen
due (whether bydemand, lapse of time, accelerationor otherwise);
(g)(i) any judgmentor judgments, writ or writs or warrant or warrantsof attachment, or
any similar processor processes, shallbe entered or filedagainst anyLoan Party orany Subsidiary
ofaLoanParty,oragainstanyoftheirrespectiveProperty,inanaggregateamountforallsuch
Persons inexcess of$50,000,000 (exceptto the extentcovered byinsurance pursuantto whichthe
insurerhasacceptedliabilitythereforinwriting),andwhichremainsundischarged,unvacated,
unbondedor unstayedfor aperiodof 30days,or anyactionshall belegallytakenby ajudgment
creditor to attach or levyupon anyProperty of anyLoan Party or any Subsidiaryof a Loan Partyto
enforce any such judgment, or (ii) any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of aLoan Party shall fail within
thirty (30) days to dischargeone or morenon-monetaryjudgments or orderswhich, individuallyor
in the aggregate, couldreasonably be expectedto have a Material Adverse Effect,which judgments
or orders,in anysuch case,are notstayed onappeal orotherwise beingappropriatelycontestedin
good faith byproper proceedings diligentlypursued;
(h)any LoanParty or anySubsidiary ofa LoanParty,or anymember ofits Controlled
Group, shallfail to paywhen due anamount oramounts aggregatingfor all suchPersons in excess
of $40,000,000 whichit shall have becomeliable to pay to the PBGC orto a Plan under TitleIV of
ERISA; or noticeof intent toterminate a Plan orPlans having aggregate Unfunded Vested Liabilities
in excessof $40,000,000(collectively,a
“MaterialPlan”
) shallbe filedunder TitleIV ofERISA
by any Loan Party or anySubsidiary of a LoanParty, or anyother member of its Controlled Group,
any plan administrator or any combination of the foregoing; or the PBGC shall institute proceedings
under Title IV of ERISA to terminate or tocause a trustee to beappointed to administer any Material
Plan or aproceedingshall beinstituted bya fiduciaryof any MaterialPlan againstany LoanParty
or anySubsidiary ofa LoanParty,or anymember ofits ControlledGroup,to enforceSection 515
or 4219(c)(5)of ERISA and such proceedingshall not have been dismissedwithin ninety (90)days
thereafter;oraconditionshallexistbyreasonofwhichthePBGCwouldbeentitledtoobtain
a
decree adjudicatingthat any Material Plan must be terminated;
(i)any Change of Controlshall occur;
Exhibit 10.1
(j)any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Partyshall (i) have entered involuntarily
against it an orderfor relief underthe United StatesBankruptcyCode, as amended,(ii)not pay,or
admit in writing its inability to pay, its debts generally as they become due, (iii) make an assignment
forthebenefitofcreditors,(iv) applyfor,seek,consenttooracquiescein,theappointmentofa
receiver,custodian,trustee, examiner,liquidatoror similarofficialfor itoranysubstantial partof
its Property,(v) institute anyproceedingseeking to haveentered againstit an order for reliefunder
the UnitedStates BankruptcyCode, asamended,to adjudicateit insolvent,or seekingdissolution,
windingup, liquidation,reorganization,arrangement,adjustmentor compositionofit orits debts
under any law relatingto bankruptcy,insolvency or reorganizationor relief of debtors or fail to file
an answer or other pleading denyingthe material allegations of any such proceedingfiled against it,
(vi) take anycorporateor similaraction infurtheranceof anymatter describedin parts (i)through
(v)above,or(vii) failtocontestingoodfaithanyappointmentorproceedingdescribedin
Section 9.1(k); or
(k)acustodian,receiver,trustee,examiner,liquidatororsimilarofficialshallbe
appointed for anyLoan Party or any Subsidiary of a LoanParty, or anysubstantial part of any of its
Property, or a proceedingdescribed in Section 9.1(j)(v) shall be instituted againstany Loan Party or
any Subsidiaryof a LoanParty,and suchappointmentcontinues undischargedor suchproceeding
continues undismissedor unstayed for a periodof 60 days.
Section 9.2.
Non-BankruptcyDefaults.
When anyEvent of Default(other thanthose describedin
subsection (j)or(k)ofSection 9.1withrespecttotheBorrower)hasoccurredandiscontinuing,the
AdministrativeAgent shall,by writtennotice tothe Borrower:(a) ifso directedby theRequiredLenders,
terminate the remainingCommitments and all other obligations ofthe Lenders hereunder on the date stated
insuchnotice(whichmaybethedatethereof);(b) ifsodirectedbytheRequiredLenders,declarethe
principal of and the accrued interest on alloutstanding Loans to be forthwith due and payable andthereupon
all outstandingLoans, includingboth principal andinterest thereon,shall be andbecome immediatelydue
andpayabletogether withall otheramountspayableunder theLoanDocumentswithoutfurtherdemand,
presentment,protest or noticeof any kind;and (c) if sodirected bythe Required Lenders,demand that the
Borrower immediatelydeliver to the AdministrativeAgent CashCollateral in anamount equalto 105% of
the aggregateamount ofeachLetter ofCreditthenoutstanding,andthe Borroweragreesto immediately
make suchpayment andacknowledgesand agreesthat the Lenderswould not havean adequateremedy at
law for failure by theBorrower to honor any such demand and that the Administrative Agent, forthe benefit
of theLenders, shall have theright to require theBorrower to specifically perform such undertaking whether
or not any drawings or other demands for payment havebeen made under any Letter of Credit.In addition,
theAdministrativeAgentmayexerciseon behalfofitself, theLendersandtheL/C Issuerall rightsand
remediesavailabletoit, theLendersandtheL/C Issuerunderthe LoanDocumentsorapplicablelawor
equity when any such Event ofDefault has occurred and iscontinuing.The Administrative Agent shall give
noticeto theBorrowerunder Section9.1(c)promptly uponbeingrequested todo soby anyLender.The
AdministrativeAgent,aftergivingnoticetotheBorrowerpursuanttoSection 9.1(c)orthisSection 9.2,
shall also promptly senda copy of such notice to the otherLenders, but the failure to do soshall not impair
or annul the effectof such notice.
Section 9.3.BankruptcyDefaults
.WhenanyEvent ofDefaultdescribedin subsections(j) or(k)
of Section 9.1 with respectto the Borrower has occurred and is continuing, thenall outstanding Loans shall
immediatelybecomedue andpayable togetherwith all otheramountspayable underthe LoanDocuments
without presentment,demand, protestor notice of any kind,the obligation of theLenders to extendfurther
credit pursuant toany of theterms hereof shallimmediately terminateand the Borrowershall immediately
Exhibit 10.1
deliver tothe AdministrativeAgent CashCollateral inan amountequal to105% ofthe aggregateamount
of each Letter of Creditthen outstanding, the Borrower acknowledging and agreeing that the Lenders would
nothavean adequateremedyatlawforfailurebytheBorrowertohonor anysuchdemandandthatthe
Lenders,andtheAdministrativeAgentontheirbehalf,shallhavetherighttorequiretheBorrowerto
specifically performsuch undertakingwhether ornot anydraws orother demandsfor paymenthave been
made underany ofthe Letters ofCredit.In addition,the AdministrativeAgentmay exerciseon behalfof
itself, the Lenders andthe L/C Issuer allrights and remediesavailable to it,the Lendersand the L/C Issuer
under the Loan Documentsor applicable law or equity whenany such Event of Default has occurredand is
continuing.
Section 9.4.CollateralforUndrawnLettersofCredit
.(a) Iftheprepaymentoftheamount
available for drawing under any or all outstanding Letters of Creditis required under any of Sections 2.3(b),
2.8(b), Section 2.13,2.14, 9.2or 9.3 above,the Borrowershall forthwith paythe amountrequired tobe so
prepaid, to be heldby the AdministrativeAgent as providedin subsection (b) below.
(b)All amounts prepaid pursuantto subsection (a) above shallbe held bythe Administrative Agent
in one or more separatecollateral accounts (eachsuch account, and the credit balances,properties, and any
investments from time to time held therein, and any substitutions for such account, any certificate ofdeposit
or other instrument evidencing any of theforegoing and all proceeds ofand earnings on anyof the foregoing
being collectively called the
“Collateral Account”
) assecurity for, and forapplication by the Administrative
Agent(totheextentavailable)to,thereimbursementofanypaymentunderanyLetterofCreditthenor
thereaftermadebytheL/C Issuer,andtothepaymentoftheunpaidbalanceofallotherGuaranteed
Obligations.The Collateral Account shall be held in the name of and subject to the exclusive dominion and
controloftheAdministrativeAgentforthebenefitoftheAdministrativeAgent,theLenders,andthe
L/C Issuer.If and when requested bythe Borrower, the AdministrativeAgent shall invest funds held in the
Collateral Account fromtime to time in directobligations of, or obligationsthe principal of andinterest on
whichare unconditionallyguaranteedby,the UnitedStates ofAmericawitha remainingmaturityof one
year or less,
provided
that the Administrative Agent is irrevocably authorized to sell investments held in the
Collateral Account whenand as required to make paymentsout of the Collateral Account for applicationto
amountsdueandowingfromtheBorrowertotheL/C Issuer,theAdministrativeAgentortheLenders.
Subject tothe termsof Sections 2.13and 2.14,if the Borrowershall havemade payment ofall obligations
referredtoinsubsection (a)aboverequiredunderSection 2.8(b),attherequestoftheBorrowerthe
Administrative Agent shall release to the Borrower amounts held in the Collateral Accountso long as at the
time of the release andafter giving effect theretono Default exists.After all Letters of Credit haveexpired
or been cancelledand the expiration or terminationof all Commitments, at the requestof the Borrower, the
Administrative Agentshall release any remainingamounts held in the CollateralAccount.
Section 9.5.Post-Default Collections
.Anything containedherein or in the other LoanDocuments
to the contrary notwithstanding (including, without limitation,Section 2.8(b)), all paymentsand collections
receivedin respect of theObligations andpayments madeunder orin respect of theGuaranty Agreements
received, in eachinstance, by the AdministrativeAgent or any of the Lenders afteracceleration or thefinal
maturity ofthe Obligationsor terminationof theCommitments asa resultof anEvent ofDefaultshall be
remitted to the AdministrativeAgent and distributedas follows:
(a)first,tothepaymentofanyoutstandingcostsandexpensesincurredbythe
Administrative Agent, and any security trustee therefor, in protecting, preservingor enforcing rights
under theLoan Documents,and in anyevent includingall costs andexpenses ofa characterwhich
the Loan Parties haveagreed to paythe AdministrativeAgent under Section13.4 (such fundsto be
Exhibit 10.1
retained bythe AdministrativeAgent forits own accountunless it haspreviously beenreimbursed
for suchcosts andexpensesby theLenders, inwhicheventsuch amountsshall beremittedto the
Lenders to reimbursethem for payments theretoforemade to the AdministrativeAgent);
(b)second,tothepaymentofanyoutstandinginterestandfeesdueundertheLoan
Documents to be allocatedpro rata in accordance with the aggregateunpaid amounts owing to each
holder thereof;
(c)third, to the paymentof principal onthe Loans, unpaidReimbursementObligations,
togetherwithamountstobeheldbytheAdministrativeAgentascollateralsecurityforany
outstandingL/C Obligationspursuantto Section9.4 (untilthe AdministrativeAgentis holdingan
amountofcashequalto105%ofthethenoutstandingamountofall suchL/C Obligations),and
HedgingLiability,the aggregateamount paidto, or heldas collateralsecurity for,the Lendersand
L/C Issuer and, inthe case ofHedging Liability, their Affiliates to beallocated pro rata inaccordance
with the aggregateunpaid amounts owingto each holder thereof;
(d)fourth,tothepaymentofallotherunpaidGuaranteedObligationsandallother
indebtedness,obligations,andliabilitiesoftheBorroweranditsSubsidiariesundertheLoan
Documents(including,withoutlimitation,BankProductObligations)tobeallocatedproratain
accordance with theaggregate unpaid amountsowing to each holderthereof; and
(e)finally, to theBorrower or whoeverelse may be lawfully entitledthereto.
S
ECTION
10.T
HE
A
DMINISTRATIVE
A
GENT
.
Section 10.1.AppointmentandAuthority
.EachoftheLendersandtheL/CIssuershereby
irrevocablyappoints BMO BankN.A. (formerlyknownas BMO HarrisBank N.A.)
to act onits behalfas
the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other LoanDocuments and authorizes the Administrative
Agent to take suchactions on its behalfand to exercisesuch powers asare delegatedto the Administrative
Agentby theterms hereofor thereof,togetherwith suchactionsandpowers asare reasonablyincidental
thereto.The provisions of this Section 10 are solelyfor the benefit of theAdministrative Agent, the Lenders
andthe L/CIssuers,andneitherthe Borrowernor anyotherLoanParty shallhaverights asa third-party
beneficiary of any of such provisions.It is understood and agreed that the use of the term “agent” hereinor
in any other LoanDocuments (or anyother similar term) withreference to theAdministrative Agentis not
intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arisingunder agency doctrine of
anyapplicablelaw.Insteadsuchterm isusedas amatter ofmarketcustom,andis intendedto createor
reflect only an administrativerelationship betweencontracting parties.
Section 10.2.Rights asa Lender
.The Personserving asthe AdministrativeAgent hereundershall
have the samerights and powers in its capacity asa Lender as any other Lenderand may exercise thesame
as though it were not the AdministrativeAgent, and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unlessotherwise
expresslyindicatedorunlessthecontextotherwiserequires,includethePersonservingasthe
AdministrativeAgenthereunderinitsindividualcapacity.SuchPersonanditsAffiliatesmayaccept
deposits from, lendmoney to, own securities of,act as thefinancial advisor or in anyother advisory capacity
for,andgenerallyengage inanykind ofbusinesswith, theBorroweror anySubsidiaryor otherAffiliate
thereofasif suchPersonwerenottheAdministrativeAgenthereunderandwithoutanydutytoaccount
therefor to the Lenders.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 10.3.ActionbyAdministrativeAgent;ExculpatoryProvisions
.(a) TheAdministrative
Agent shall not haveany duties or obligationsexcept those expresslyset forth herein andin the other Loan
Documents,and itsdutieshereundershall beadministrativein nature.Withoutlimiting thegeneralityof
the foregoing, theAdministrative Agentand its Related Parties:
(i)shall notbe subjectto any fiduciaryor otherimplied duties,regardless ofwhether a
Default has occurredand is continuing;
(ii)shall not have any duty to takeany discretionary action or exercise anydiscretionary
powers, except discretionaryrights and powers expressly contemplatedhereby or by the other Loan
DocumentsthattheAdministrativeAgentisrequiredtoexerciseasdirectedinwritingbythe
Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided
forhereinorintheotherLoanDocuments),
provided
thattheAdministrativeAgentshallnotbe
requiredtotakeanyactionthat,initsopinionortheopinionofitscounsel,mayexposethe
AdministrativeAgenttoliabilityorthatiscontrarytoanyLoanDocumentorapplicablelaw,
including for theavoidance of doubt any actionthat may be in violation of the automaticstay under
any DebtorRelief Law orthat mayeffect aforfeiture, modificationor terminationof propertyof a
DefaultingLenderinviolationofanyDebtorReliefLaw.TheAdministrativeAgentshallinall
casesbefully justifiedinfailingorrefusingto acthereunderorunderany otherLoanDocument
unlessit firstreceivesanyfurtherassurancesofits indemnificationfromtheLendersthatit may
require,includingprepaymentof anyrelatedexpensesand anyotherprotection itrequiresagainst
any and allcosts, expense, and liabilitywhich may beincurred by itby reason oftaking or continuing
to take any suchaction; and
(iii)shall not, except as expressly setforth herein and in the other Loan Documents, have
anydutyorresponsibilitytodisclose,andshallnotbeliableforthefailuretodisclose,any
informationrelating toany LoanParty orany ofits Affiliatesthat iscommunicatedto or obtained
by the Person servingas the Administrative Agentor any of its Affiliates inany capacity.
(b)Neitherthe AdministrativeAgentnor anyof itsRelatedParties shallbe liablefor anyaction
takenor nottakenby theAdministrativeAgentunderor inconnectionwith thisAgreementor anyother
Loan Document or thetransactions contemplatedhereby or thereby(i) with the consentor at the request of
the RequiredLenders (orsuch othernumberor percentageof theLenders asshall benecessary,or asthe
Administrative Agentshall believe in good faith shall benecessary,under the circumstances as providedin
Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 and13.3), or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligenceor willful misconduct
as determinedby a courtof competent jurisdictionby final andnonappealable judgment.Any such action
taken or failure to act pursuantto the foregoing shall bebinding on all Lenders.The AdministrativeAgent
shall bedeemednot tohaveknowledgeof anyDefaultunlessanduntil noticedescribingsuchDefault is
given to the AdministrativeAgent in writing by theBorrower, a Lender,or the L/C Issuer.
(c)Neither the Administrative Agent nor any of its Related Parties shall be responsible for or have
any duty or obligationto any Lender or L/C Issuer or participantor any other Person to ascertainor inquire
into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with thisAgreement or any other
LoanDocument,(ii) thecontentsofanycertificate,reportorotherdocumentdeliveredhereunderor
thereunderorinconnectionherewithortherewith,(iii) theperformanceorobservanceofanyofthe
covenants,agreementsorothertermsorconditionssetforthhereinorthereinortheoccurrenceofany
Default,(iv) thevalidity,enforceability,effectivenessorgenuinenessofthis Agreement,anyotherLoan
Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth
Exhibit 10.1
inSection 7.1or7.2 orelsewhereherein,otherthanto confirmreceiptof itemsexpresslyrequiredto be
delivered to the AdministrativeAgent.
Section 10.4.Reliance byAdministrative Agent
.The AdministrativeAgent shallbe entitled torely
upon,and shallbe fullyprotectedin relyingand shallnot incurany liabilityfor relyingupon, anynotice,
request,certificate, communication,consent,statement,instrument,documentor otherwriting (including
any electronic message, Internetor intranet websiteposting or otherdistribution) believed by itto begenuine
and tohave beensigned, sentor otherwiseauthenticatedby the properPerson.The AdministrativeAgent
also may relyupon any statementmade to it orallyor by telephoneand believed byit to have beenmade by
the proper Person, and shall be fully protected in relying and shall notincur any liability for relying thereon.
In determining compliance withany condition hereunder tothe making ofa Loan, orthe issuance, extension,
renewal or increase of a Letter of Credit, that byits terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or
an L/C Issuer,the Administrative Agentmay presumethat such conditionis satisfactory tosuch Lender or
L/C Issuer unlessthe AdministrativeAgent shall havereceived noticeto the contraryfrom such Lenderor
L/C Issuerprior tothe makingof suchLoan orthe issuanceof suchLetterof Credit.The Administrative
Agent may consult with legalcounsel (whomay be counselfor the Loan Parties), independentaccountants
and other experts selectedby it, and shall not be liablefor any actiontaken or not taken by it in accordance
with the advice of anysuch counsel, accountantsor experts.
Section 10.5.Delegation of Duties
.The Administrative Agentmay perform anyand all ofits duties
and exerciseits rights andpowers hereunderor underany otherLoan Documentby orthrough anyone or
more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent.The Administrative Agent and anysuch sub-agent
mayperformanyandallofitsdutiesandexerciseitsrightsandpowersbyorthroughtheirrespective
RelatedParties.The exculpatoryprovisionsof thisSection shallapplytoanysuchsub-agentandto the
RelatedPartiesoftheAdministrativeAgentandanysuchsub-agent,andshallapplytotheirrespective
activities in connectionwith the syndicationof the RevolvingFacility andany IncrementalTermLoans as
wellasactivitiesasAdministrativeAgent.TheAdministrativeAgentshallnotberesponsibleforthe
negligenceormisconductofanysub-agentsexcepttotheextentthatacourtofcompetentjurisdiction
determines in afinal and nonappealable judgment that theAdministrative Agent acted withgross negligence
or willful misconduct in theselection of suchsub-agents.
Section 10.6.Resignationof AdministrativeAgent
.(a) The AdministrativeAgentmay atanytime
give noticeof itsresignationto theLenders, theL/C Issuersandthe Borrower.Upon receiptof anysuch
notice of resignation, theRequired Lenders shallhave the right,in consultation withthe Borrower, to appoint
a successor, which shall be a bank with an office in theUnited States of America, or an Affiliate of any such
bank with an officein the UnitedStates of America.If no suchsuccessor shallhave beenso appointedby
theRequiredLendersandshallhaveacceptedsuchappointmentwithinthirty (30)daysaftertheretiring
Administrative Agentgives notice of its resignation(or such earlier dayas shall be agreedby the Required
Lenders) (the
“Resignation EffectiveDate”
), thenthe retiringAdministrativeAgent may(but shallnot be
obligatedto),onbehalfoftheLendersandtheL/CIssuers,appointasuccessorAdministrativeAgent
meeting the qualifications set forth above.Whether or not a successor has been appointed, such resignation
shall become effectivein accordance with suchnotice on the ResignationEffective Date.
(b)With effect fromthe Resignation EffectiveDate, (i) the retiring AdministrativeAgent shall be
dischargedfrom its dutiesand obligationshereunderand under theother LoanDocuments, and(ii) except
foranyindemnitypaymentsowedtotheretiringorremovedAdministrativeAgent,allpayments,
communicationsand determinationsprovided tobe made by,to or throughthe AdministrativeAgent shall
instead be madeby orto each Lenderand L/CIssuer directly, until such time,if any, asthe Required Lenders
Exhibit 10.1
appointasuccessorAdministrativeAgentasprovidedforabove.
Uponthe acceptanceofasuccessor’s
appointmentas AdministrativeAgent hereunder,suchsuccessor shallsucceed toand becomevestedwith
all of the rights, powers, privilegesand duties of the retiringAdministrative Agent(other than any rights to
indemnitypaymentsorotheramountsowedtotheretiringAdministrativeAgent),andtheretiring
Administrative Agentshall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunderor under the other
Loan Documents.The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor AdministrativeAgent shall be the same
as those payable to itspredecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor.After
theretiringAdministrativeAgent’sresignationhereunderandundertheotherLoanDocuments,the
provisionsofthisSection 10andSection 13.4shallcontinueineffectforthebenefitofsuchretiring
AdministrativeAgent, its sub-agents and theirrespective RelatedParties in respectof any actionstaken or
omittedto betakenby anyof themwhile theretiring AdministrativeAgent wasactingas Administrative
Agent.
Section 10.7.Non-RelianceonAdministrativeAgentandOtherLenders
.EachLenderandL/C
Issuer acknowledgesthat it has,independentlyand withoutreliance uponthe AdministrativeAgent orany
other Lender or any of their RelatedParties and based on such documents and informationas it has deemed
appropriate,made its owncredit analysisand decisionto enter intothis Agreement.Each Lenderand L/C
Issuer also acknowledgesthat it will, independently and withoutreliance upon the AdministrativeAgent or
anyother Lenderor anyof theirRelatedParties andbased onsuchdocuments andinformationas itshall
from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under
orbaseduponthisAgreement,anyotherLoanDocumentoranyrelatedagreementoranydocument
furnished hereunder or thereunder.
Upon a Lender’swritten request, the AdministrativeAgent agrees to forwardto such Lender,when
complete, copiesof any fieldaudit, examination,or appraisalreport preparedby orfor the Administrative
Agent with respect to the Borrower or any Loan Party (herein,
“Reports”
).Each Lender hereby agrees that
(a) it hasrequestedacopyofeachReportpreparedby oronbehalfofthe AdministrativeAgent;(b) the
AdministrativeAgent(i) makesno representationor warranty,expressor implied,as tothe completeness
oraccuracyofanyReportoranyoftheinformationcontainedthereinoranyinaccuracyoromission
contained in orrelating to a Report and(ii) shall not be liable for anyinformationcontained in anyReport;
(c)theReportsarenotcomprehensiveauditsorexaminations,andthatanyPersonperforminganyfield
examinationwill inspect onlyspecific informationregardingthe Borrowerand theother LoanParties and
will relysignificantlyuponthe booksandrecordsof BorrowerandtheotherLoanParties, aswellas on
representationsof personnel of the Borrower andthe other Loan Parties, andthat the Administrative Agent
undertakesnoobligationtoupdate,correctorsupplementtheReports;(d)itwillkeepallReports
confidential andstrictly for its internal use, notshare the Reportwith any otherPerson except asotherwise
permitted pursuantto this Agreement;and (e)without limitingthe generalityof anyother indemnification
provisioncontainedinthisAgreement,itwillpayandprotect,andindemnify,defend,andholdthe
Administrative Agentand any such other Personpreparing a Report harmlessfrom and against, theclaims,
actions,proceedings,damages,costs,expenses,andotheramounts(includingreasonableattorneyfees)
incurredby asthe director indirectresult ofanythird partieswhomight obtainall orpart ofanyReport
through the indemnifyingLender.
Section 10.8.L/C IssuerandSwinglineLender.
The L/C Issuershall acton behalfof theLenders
with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and the Swingline
LendershallactonbehalfoftheLenderswithrespecttotheSwinglineLoansmadehereunder.The
L/C Issuer andthe SwinglineLender shalleach haveall of thebenefits andimmunities (i) providedto the
AdministrativeAgentinthisSection 10withrespecttoanyactstakenoromissionssufferedbythe
Exhibit 10.1
L/C IssuerinconnectionwithLettersofCreditissuedbyitorproposedtobeissuedbyitandthe
Applications pertainingto such Letters of Creditor by theSwingline Lender in connectionwith Swingline
Loansmadeortobemadehereunderasfullyasiftheterm“AdministrativeAgent”,asusedinthis
Section 10,includedthe L/CIssuerandthe SwinglineLenderwithrespectto suchacts oromissionsand
(ii) asadditionallyprovidedinthisAgreementwithrespecttosuchL/C IssuerorSwinglineLender,as
applicable.AnyresignationbythePersonthenactingasAdministrativeAgentpursuanttoSection 10.6
shallalsoconstituteits resignationorthe resignationofits AffiliateasL/C IssuerandSwinglineLender
except asit may otherwiseagree.If suchPerson thenacting as L/CIssuer so resigns,it shall retainall the
rights,powers,privilegesanddutiesoftheL/CIssuerhereunderwithrespecttoallLettersofCredit
outstandingasoftheeffectivedateofits resignationasL/C IssuerandallL/CObligationswithrespect
thereto,includingtherighttorequiretheLenderstomakeLoansorfundriskparticipationsin
ReimbursementObligationspursuanttoSection 2.3.IfsuchPersonthenactingasSwinglineLender
resigns, itshall retain allthe rights of theSwingline Lender provided for hereunder withrespect to Swingline
Loans made byit and outstanding as ofthe effective dateof such resignation,including the rightto require
theLenderstomakeLoansorfundriskparticipationsinoutstandingSwinglineLoanspursuantto
Section 2.2(b).UpontheappointmentbytheBorrowerofasuccessorL/CIssuerorSwinglineLender
hereunder (which successor shall in all cases be aLender other than a DefaultingLender), (i) such successor
shall succeedto and becomevested with allof the rights,powers, privilegesand dutiesof the retiringL/C
Issueror SwinglineLender,as applicable(otherthananyrights toindemnitypaymentsor otheramounts
thatremainowingtotheretiringL/CIssuerorSwinglineLender),and(ii) theretiringL/CIssuerand
Swingline Lender shall bedischarged fromall of their respective duties and obligationshereunder or under
the other Loan Documents other thanwith respect to its outstanding Letters of Credit and SwinglineLoans,
and (iii)upon the request of the resigningL/C Issuer, the successorL/C Issuer shall issue letters of credit in
substitutionfortheLettersofCredit,ifany,outstandingatthetimeofsuchsuccessionormakeother
arrangements satisfactoryto the resigningL/C Issuer toeffectively assumethe obligationsof the resigning
L/C Issuer with respect tosuch Letters of Credit.
Section 10.9.HedgingLiability andBankProductObligations
.By virtueof aLender’s execution
of this Agreementor anassignmentagreementpursuant toSection 13.2,asthe casemay be,any Affiliate
of suchLenderwith whomthe Borroweror anyother LoanParty hasenteredinto anagreementcreating
HedgingLiability or BankProduct Obligationsshall bedeemed aLender party heretofor purposesof any
referenceinaLoanDocumenttothepartiesforwhomtheAdministrativeAgentisacting,itbeing
understoodandagreedthattherightsandbenefitsofsuchAffiliateundertheLoanDocumentsconsist
exclusivelyof suchAffiliate’sright toshare inpaymentsand collectionsout ofthe GuarantyAgreements
as morefully set forthin Section 9.5.Without limiting the generality ofthe foregoing, (i) eachsuch Affiliate
of anyLender thathas enteredinto anagreementcreating HedgingLiability orBank ProductObligations
shall, forthe avoidanceof doubt,be deemedto haveagreed tothe provisionsof Section10.15 and(ii) no
such Affiliate of anyLender shall haveany right to notice ofany action orto consentto, direct or object to
anyactionhereunderorunderanyotherLoanDocument.Inconnectionwithanysuchdistributionof
payments and collections,or any request for the release of the Guaranty Agreementsin connection with the
termination of the Commitmentsand the payment in full of the Obligations,the Administrative Agentshall
be entitled to assumeno amounts are due to anyLender or its Affiliate withrespect to HedgingLiability or
Bank Product Obligations unlesssuch Lender hasnotified the Administrative Agentin writingof theamount
of anysuch liability owedto it or itsAffiliate priorto suchdistribution orpaymentor releaseof Guaranty
Agreements and Liens.
Section 10.10.Designation of Additional Agents
.The Administrative Agent shallhave the continuing
right, for purposes hereof, at any time and from timeto time to designate one ormore of the Lenders (and/or
Exhibit 10.1
its ortheir Affiliates)as “syndicationagents,” “documentationagents,”“book runners,”“lead arrangers,”
“arrangers,” or other designations for purposes hereto, but such designation shall have no substantive effect,
and suchLenders andtheir Affiliatesshall haveno additionalpowers, dutiesor responsibilitiesas a result
thereof.
Section 10.11.Reserved
.
Section 10.12.Authorization to Release Guaranties.
The Administrative Agent is hereby irrevocably
authorizedbyeachoftheLenders,theL/C Issuer,andtheirAffiliatestoreleaseanySubsidiaryfromits
obligationsas aGuarantorif suchPersonceasestobe aSubsidiaryasa resultofatransactionpermitted
under theLoan Documents.Upon theAdministrativeAgent’srequest, the RequiredLenders willconfirm
in writingthe AdministrativeAgent’sauthorityto releaseanyPersonfromits obligationsas aGuarantor
under the LoanDocuments.
Section 10.13.Authorization of Administrative Agent to File Proofs of Claim.
In case of thependency
of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party,
the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principalof any Loan or L/C Obligation shall then be
dueandpayableashereinexpressedorbydeclarationorotherwiseandirrespectiveofwhetherthe
AdministrativeAgent shallhave madeany demandon the Borrower)shall beentitled andempowered, by
intervention in suchproceeding or otherwise:
(a)to file and prove a claimfor the whole amount of the principal and interest owingand
unpaid in respect of theLoans, L/C Obligations andall other Obligations that are owing andunpaid
andto filesuchotherdocumentsas maybe necessaryor advisablein orderto havethe claimsof
Lenders,theL/CIssuerandtheAdministrativeAgent(includinganyclaimforthereasonable
compensation,expenses,disbursementsandadvancesoftheLenders,theL/CIssuerandthe
Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and allother amounts due the Lenders,
the L/C Issuerand theAdministrativeAgent underthe LoanDocuments including,but notlimited
to, Sections 3.1, 4.4, 4.5, and13.4) allowed in suchjudicial proceeding; and
(b)tocollectandreceiveanymoniesorotherpropertypayableordeliverableonany
such claims andto distribute the same;
andany custodian,receiver,assignee,trustee, liquidator,sequestratoror othersimilar officialin anysuch
judicialproceedingisherebyauthorizedbyeachLenderandL/CIssuertomakesuchpaymentstothe
AdministrativeAgent and,in theevent thatthe AdministrativeAgent shallconsentto the makingof such
payments directly to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for
the reasonablecompensation,expenses,disbursementsandadvancesof theAdministrativeAgentandits
agentsandcounsel,andanyotheramountsduetheAdministrativeAgentunderSections 3.1and13.4.
Nothing containedherein shall be deemedto authorize the AdministrativeAgent to authorizeor consent to
or accept oradopt on behalfof any Lenderor L/CIssuer any planof reorganization, arrangement, adjustment
orcompositionaffectingtheObligationsortherightsofanyLenderorL/CIssuerortoauthorizethe
Administrative Agentto vote in respect of theclaim of any Lenderor L/C Issuer in anysuch proceeding.
Section 10.14.Certain ERISAMatters.
(a)Each Lender (x) representsand warrants, as ofthe date
such Person becamea Lender partyhereto, to,and (y) covenants,from thedate such Personbecame a Lender
party hereto tothe date such Personceases being a Lender partyhereto, for the benefit of,the Administrative
Agentand itsAffiliates, andnot, forthe avoidanceof doubt,to orfor thebenefit ofanyBorrower orany
other Loan Party,that at least one ofthe following is and will betrue:
Exhibit 10.1
(i)such Lender isnot using “planassets” (within themeaning of Section 3(42) ofERISA
or otherwise) of one or more Benefit Plans with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation
in, administrationof andperformance ofthe Loans,the Letters ofCredit, theCommitments orthis
Agreement;
(ii)the transaction exemptionset forth in one or morePTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class
exemptionforcertaintransactionsdeterminedbyindependentqualifiedprofessionalasset
managers),PTE95-60(aclassexemptionforcertaintransactionsinvolvinginsurancecompany
generalaccounts),PTE90-1(aclassexemptionforcertaintransactionsinvolvinginsurance
company pooled separate accounts), PTE91-38 (a classexemption for certain transactions involving
bankcollectiveinvestmentfunds)orPTE96-23(aclassexemptionforcertaintransactions
determinedby in-houseasset managers),is applicablewith respectto suchLender’sentranceinto,
participationin,administrationofandperformanceoftheLoans,theLettersofCredit,the
Commitments andthis Agreement; or
(iii)(A) suchLender isan investmentfund managedby a “QualifiedProfessional Asset
Manager”(withinthemeaningofPartVIofPTE84-14),(B)suchQualifiedProfessionalAsset
ManagermadetheinvestmentdecisiononbehalfofsuchLendertoenterinto,participatein,
administer and performthe Loans, the Letters ofCredit, the Commitmentsand this Agreement,(C)
theentranceinto,participationin,administrationofandperformanceofthe Loans,theLettersof
Credit, the Commitmentsand this Agreementsatisfies the requirementsof sub-sections (b) through
(g)ofPartIofPTE84-14and(D)tothebestknowledgeofsuchLender,therequirementsof
subsection(a)ofPartIofPTE84-14aresatisfiedwithrespecttosuchLender’sentranceinto,
participationin,administrationofandperformanceoftheLoans,theLettersofCredit,the
Commitments andthis Agreement; or
(iv)suchotherrepresentation,warrantyandcovenantasmaybeagreedinwriting
between the AdministrativeAgent, in its sole discretion, andsuch Lender.
(b)In addition, unless either (1) sub-clause(i) in the immediately preceding clause (a) is true with
respecttoaLenderor(2)aLenderhasprovidedanotherrepresentation,warrantyandcovenantin
accordance with sub-clause (iv) in the immediately precedingclause (a), such Lender further(x) represents
and warrants, as of thedate such Person becamea Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants,from the date
such Personbecame aLender partyhereto tothe datesuch Personceases beinga Lenderparty hereto,for
thebenefitof,theAdministrativeAgentandnot,forthe avoidanceofdoubt, toorforthe benefitof any
Borrower or any other Loan Party, that the Administrative Agent is not a fiduciary with respect to the assets
of such Lender involved in such Lender’s entranceinto, participation in, administration of and performance
of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, theCommitments andthis Agreement (includingin connection with the
reservation or exercise ofany rights bythe Administrative Agent underthis Agreement, any Loan Document
or any documentsrelated hereto or thereto).
Section 10.15.RecoveryofErroneousPayments
.Notwithstandinganythingtothecontraryinthis
Agreement,if at anytime theAdministrativeAgent determines(in itssoleand absolutediscretion) thatit
has made apayment hereunder inerror to anyLender, L/C Issueror other securedparty hereunder, whether
or notin respectof anObligation dueand owingby theBorrowers atsuch time,where suchpaymentis a
RescindableAmount, thenin any suchevent, eachsuch Personreceiving a RescindableAmount severally
agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the Rescindable Amount received by such
Person in immediatelyavailable fundsin the currencyso received, with interest thereon,for each day from
Exhibit 10.1
and includingthe datesuch RescindableAmount isreceivedby it tobut excludingthe dateof paymentto
theAdministrativeAgent,atthegreateroftheFederalFundsRateandaratedeterminedbythe
Administrative Agentin accordance with bankingindustry rules on interbank compensation.Each Lender,
each L/C Issuer and eachother securedparty hereunderirrevocably waives anyand all defenses, including
any “dischargefor value” (underwhich a creditor mightotherwise claima right to retainfunds mistakenly
paid bya third partyin respectof adebt owedby another),“goodconsideration”, “changeof position”or
similardefenses(whetheratlaworinequity)toitsobligationtoreturnanyRescindableAmount.The
Administrative Agent shall inform each Lender,L/C Issuer or other secured party hereunderthat received
a
RescindableAmountpromptlyupondeterminingthatanypaymentmadetosuchPersoncomprised,in
wholeorinpart,aRescindableAmount.EachPerson’sobligations,agreementsandwaiversunderthis
Section 10.15shall survive theresignation or replacement ofthe Administrative Agent,any transfer ofrights
or obligations by, or the replacement of, a Lender or L/C Issuer, the termination of the Commitments and/or
therepayment,satisfactionordischargeofallObligations(oranyportionthereof)underanyLoan
Document.
S
ECTION
11.T
HE
G
UARANTEES
.
Section 11.1.The Guarantees
.To induce the Lenders andL/C Issuer toprovide the credits described
herein andin considerationof benefitsexpected toaccrue tothe Borrowerby reasonof the Commitments
andforothergoodandvaluableconsideration,receiptofwhichisherebyacknowledged,eachWholly-
owned Subsidiary party hereto (including any Wholly-owned Subsidiary executing an Additional Guarantor
Supplementin theform attachedheretoas ExhibitF orsuchotherform acceptableto theAdministrative
Agent) and the Borrower (as to the Obligations,Hedging Liability and Bank Product Obligations of another
Loan Party)herebyunconditionally andirrevocably guaranteesjointly andseverally to theAdministrative
Agent, the Lenders, and theL/C Issuer and their Affiliates, the dueand punctual payment of all present and
future Obligations,HedgingLiability andBank ProductObligations,including, butnot limitedto, the due
andpunctualpaymentof principalof andinterest onthe Loans,theReimbursementObligations,andthe
due andpunctual paymentof all otherObligations now orhereafter owedby the Borrowerunder theLoan
Documentsand thedueand punctualpaymentof allHedgingLiability andBankProductObligations,in
each case as and whenthe same shall becomedue and payable, whether at statedmaturity,by acceleration,
or otherwise, accordingto the terms hereof andthereof (includingall interest, costs, fees, andcharges after
the entry of anorder for relief againstthe Borrower orsuch other obligorin a caseunder the UnitedStates
Bankruptcy Codeor any similar proceeding,whether or not suchinterest, costs, fees and chargeswould be
anallowedclaimagainsttheBorroweroranysuchobligorinanysuchproceeding)(collectively,the
“
GuaranteedObligations
”);
provided,however,
that,withrespecttoanyGuarantor,HedgingLiability
guaranteedbysuchGuarantorshallexcludeallExcludedSwapObligations.Incaseoffailurebythe
Borrower or other obligor punctually to pay anyGuaranteed Obligations guaranteed hereby,each Guarantor
herebyunconditionallyagreesto makesuch paymentor tocausesuch paymentto bemadepunctuallyas
and when the same shall become due and payable, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration,or otherwise,
andas if such payment were made by the Borrower or such obligor. Only direct and indirect Wholly-owned
Subsidiaries of theBorrower thatare Domestic Subsidiariesshall be requiredto be a Guarantorand bound
by the guaranty provisionsof this Section 11.
Section 11.2.GuaranteeUnconditional
.TheobligationsofeachGuarantorunderthisSection 11
shallbeunconditionalandabsoluteand,withoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoing,shallnotbe
released, discharged,or otherwise affectedby:
Exhibit 10.1
(a)any extension, renewal,settlement, compromise,waiver, or releasein respect of any
obligation of any Loan Party or other obligoror of any other guarantor under this Agreementor any
other Loan Documentor by operation of law or otherwise;
(b)anymodificationoramendmentoforsupplementtothisAgreementoranyother
Loan Document or anyagreement relating to HedgingLiability or Bank Product Obligations;
(c)any change in thecorporate existence,structure, or ownershipof, or any insolvency,
bankruptcy,reorganization,or othersimilar proceedingaffecting,any LoanParty orother obligor,
anyotherguarantor,or anyof theirrespectiveassets, oranyresultingreleaseor dischargeof any
obligationofanyLoanPartyorotherobligororofanyotherguarantorcontainedinanyLoan
Document;
(d)theexistenceofanyclaim,set-off,orotherrightswhichanyLoanPartyorother
obligor or anyother guarantormay have at any time againstthe AdministrativeAgent, any Lender,
the L/C Issuer or any otherPerson, whether or notarising in connectionherewith;
(e)any failureto assert, orany assertionof, any claimor demand orany exercise of,or
failuretoexercise,anyrightsorremediesagainstanyLoanPartyorotherobligor,anyother
guarantor,or any other Person or Property;
(f)anyapplicationofanysumsbywhomsoeverpaidorhowsoeverrealizedtoany
obligationof anyLoan Partyor otherobligor,regardlessof whatobligationsof anyLoanParty or
other obligor remainunpaid;
(g)anyinvalidityorunenforceabilityrelatingtooragainstanyLoanPartyorother
obligor orany other guarantorfor any reasonof this Agreementor of any otherLoan Documentor
anyagreementrelatingtoHedgingLiabilityorBankProductObligationsoranyprovisionof
applicablelaw or regulationpurporting toprohibit the paymentby anyLoan Party orother obligor
or any other guarantorof the principal of or intereston any Loan or anyReimbursement Obligation
oranyotheramountpayableundertheLoanDocumentsoranyagreementrelatingtoHedging
Liability or Bank ProductObligations; or
(h)anyotheract oromissionto actor delayof anykindby theAdministrativeAgent,
anyLender,the L/C Issuer,or anyotherPersonor anyother circumstancewhatsoeverthat might,
but forthe provisionsof this subsection,constitute a legalor equitabledischargeof the obligations
of any Guarantorunder this Section 11.
Section 11.3.Discharge Only upon Payment in Full; Reinstatement in Certain Circumstances
.Each
Guarantor’sobligationsunder thisSection 11shall remainin fullforceand effectuntil theCommitments
are terminated, all Letters of Credit have expired, and the principal of andinterest on the Loans and all other
amountspayablebytheBorrowerandtheotherLoanPartiesunderthisAgreementandallotherLoan
Documentsand, if thenoutstandingand unpaid,all HedgingLiability andBank ProductObligations shall
havebeenpaidinfull.IfatanytimeanypaymentoftheprincipaloforinterestonanyLoanorany
Reimbursement Obligation or any otheramount payable by anyLoan Partyor other obligor orany guarantor
under theLoan Documentsor any agreementrelating toHedging Liabilityor BankProduct Obligationsis
rescindedor mustbe otherwiserestored or returnedupon theinsolvency,bankruptcy,or reorganizationof
such Loan Party or otherobligor or of anyguarantor, or otherwise,each Guarantor’sobligations under this
Exhibit 10.1
Section 11 with respect tosuch payment shall bereinstated at such timeas though such payment hadbecome
due but had not beenmade at such time.
Section 11.4.Subrogation
.EachGuarantoragreesitwillnotexerciseanyrightswhichitmay
acquirebywayofsubrogationbyanypaymentmadehereunder,orotherwise,untilalltheGuaranteed
Obligationsshall have been paidin fullsubsequent to the termination ofall the Commitments and expiration
of all Letters of Credit.If any amount shallbe paid to a Guarantor on account ofsuch subrogationrights at
anytime priorto thelater of(x) thepaymentin fullof theGuaranteedObligationsandall otheramounts
payablebytheLoanPartieshereunderandtheotherLoanDocumentsand(y) theterminationofthe
Commitmentsandexpirationof allLetters ofCredit, suchamountshall beheldin trustfor thebenefitof
the Administrative Agent,the Lenders,and the L/C Issuer(and their Affiliates)and shall forthwith bepaid
to the Administrative Agent for thebenefit of the Lenders andL/C Issuer (and their Affiliates) or becredited
and applied upon the Guaranteed Obligations, whethermatured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement.
Section 11.5.Subordination
.Each Guarantor (each referred toherein as a
“Subordinated Creditor”
)
herebysubordinatesthe paymentof allindebtedness,obligations,andliabilities ofthe Borroweror other
LoanPartyowingtosuchSubordinatedCreditor,whethernowexistingorhereafterarising,tothe
indefeasiblepaymentin fullin cashof allGuaranteedObligations.During theexistenceof anyEvent of
Default,subjecttoSection 11.4,anysuchindebtedness,obligation,orliabilityoftheBorrowerorother
LoanPartyowingtosuchSubordinatedCreditorshallbeenforcedandperformancereceivedbysuch
SubordinatedCreditorastrusteeforthebenefitoftheholdersoftheGuaranteedObligationsandthe
proceedsthereofshallbepaidovertotheAdministrativeAgentforapplicationtotheGuaranteed
Obligations (whetheror not then due), but withoutreducing or affectingin any manner the liability of such
Guarantor under this Section11.
Section 11.6.Waivers
.Each Guarantor irrevocably waives acceptancehereof, presentment, demand,
protest, andany noticenot providedfor herein,as wellas anyrequirementthat atanytime anyaction be
taken by the Administrative Agent, any Lender, theL/C Issuer, or any otherPerson against the Borrower or
any other LoanParty or other obligor,another guarantor,or any other Person.
Section 11.7.Limit on Recovery
.Notwithstandingany other provisionhereof, the right of recovery
againsteachGuarantorunderthisSection 11shallnotexceed$1.00lessthanthelowestamountwhich
wouldrendersuchGuarantor’sobligationsunderthisSection 11voidorvoidableunderapplicablelaw,
including, without limitation,fraudulent conveyancelaw.
Section 11.8.Stayof Acceleration
.If accelerationof thetime forpayment ofany amountpayable
by theBorrower orother LoanParty or otherobligor underthis Agreementor anyother LoanDocument,
orunderanyagreementrelatingtoHedgingLiabilityorBankProductObligations,isstayeduponthe
insolvency,bankruptcyorreorganizationoftheBorrowerorsuchotherLoanPartyorobligor,allsuch
amounts otherwise subjectto acceleration under the termsof this Agreement or the other LoanDocuments,
orunderanyagreementrelatingtoHedgingLiabilityorBankProductObligations,shallnonethelessbe
payable by the Guarantors hereunder forthwith on demand by the Administrative Agent made at the request
or otherwise with the consentof the Required Lenders.
Section 11.9.BenefittoGuarantors
.TheLoanPartiesareengagedinrelatedbusinessesand
integratedto suchan extentthat thefinancialstrengthandflexibility ofthe Borrowerandthe otherLoan
Parties has a direct impact onthe success of eachother Loan Party.Each Guarantorwill derive substantial
Exhibit 10.1
direct andindirect benefitfrom theextensionsof credithereunder,and eachGuarantoracknowledgesthat
this guarantee is necessaryor convenient to the conduct,promotion and attainmentof its business.
Section 11.10.Keepwell
.EachQualifiedECPGuarantorherebyjointlyandseverallyabsolutely,
unconditionallyand irrevocablyundertakesto providesuch funds orother supportas may beneeded from
time to time by each otherLoan Party to honorall of its obligations under this Guarantyin respect of Swap
Obligations (provided,however,that each QualifiedECP Guarantor shallonly be liableunder this Section
forthemaximumamountofsuchliabilitythatcanbeherebyincurredwithoutrenderingitsobligations
underthis Section,or otherwiseunder thisGuaranty,voidable underapplicablelaw relatingto fraudulent
conveyance or fraudulenttransfer, and not for any greateramount).The obligations of each Qualified ECP
GuarantorunderthisSectionshallremaininfullforceandeffectuntildischargedinaccordancewith
Section 11.3.Each QualifiedECP Guarantorintends thatthis Sectionconstitute, andthis Sectionshall be
deemed to constitute, a “keepwell, support,or other agreement” for the benefit of eachother Loan Party for
all purposes of Section1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of theCommodity ExchangeAct.
S
ECTION
12.D
EPOSITORY
B
ANK
;
F
URTHER
A
SSURANCES
.
Section 12.1.Reserved
.
Section 12.2.Depository Banks
.Each Loan Party shallmaintain with theAdministrativeAgent (or
oneofits Affiliates)asits primarydepositorybank,includingforits principaloperating,administrative,
cash management,lockbox arrangements,collection activity,and other deposit accountsfor the conductof
its business.
Section 12.3.Further Assurances
.Each Loan Partyagrees thatin the eventsuch LoanParty forms
oracquiresanyotherSubsidiaryafterthedatehereof,exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthedefinitionof
Guarantor,the Loan Parties shall promptlyupon such formation oracquisition cause such newly formedor
acquiredSubsidiarytoexecuteaGuarantyAgreementandtheLoanPartiesshallalsodelivertothe
AdministrativeAgent,or causesuch Subsidiaryto deliverto theAdministrativeAgent,at theBorrower’s
cost and expense,such other instruments,documents, certificates,and opinionsreasonably requiredby the
Administrative Agentin connectiontherewith.
S
ECTION
13.M
ISCELLANEOUS
.
Section 13.1.Notices
.
(a)
Notices Generally.
Except inthe case ofnotices and other communications expresslypermitted
tobegivenbytelephone(andexceptasprovidedinsubsection (b)below),allnoticesandother
communications providedfor herein shall be in writingand shall be deliveredby hand or overnightcourier
services or mailed bycertified or registered mailas follows:
(i)if to theBorrower orany otherLoan Party,to it at1052 HighlandColony Parkway,
Suite 200,Ridgeland,MS 39157,AttentionofMax Bowman,VicePresidentandChief Financial
Officer; TelephoneNo. (601)718-4238with a copyto the sameaddressto theattention ofRobert
Holladay,General Counsel; TelephoneNo. (601) 948-6813;
(ii)iftotheAdministrativeAgentortoBMOBankN.A.(formerlyknownasBMO
Harris Bank N.A.) inits capacity as L/CIssuer, to BMO Bank N.A. (formerly known asBMO Harris
Exhibit 10.1
BankN.A.) at111WestMonroeStreet, Chicago,Illinois60603,Attention ofDavid J.Bechstein;
TelephoneNo. (312) 461-5174);
(iii)if to a Lender, toit at its address set forth inits Administrative Questionnaire.
Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed
tohavebeengivenwhenreceived.Noticesdeliveredthroughelectroniccommunications,totheextent
provided in subsection(b) below,shall be effectiveas provided in said subsection(b).
(b)
ElectronicCommunications.
Noticesandothercommunicationsto theLendersandthe L/C
Issuers hereunder may bedelivered or furnished byelectronic communication (including e-mail and Internet
orintranetwebsites)pursuanttoproceduresapprovedbytheAdministrativeAgent,
provided
thatthe
foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or L/C Issuer pursuant to Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6 if such
Lender orL/C Issuer,as applicable,has notifiedthe AdministrativeAgent thatit is incapableof receiving
notices under such Sections by electronic communication.The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may,
initsdiscretion,agreetoacceptnoticesandothercommunicationstoithereunderbyelectronic
communications pursuantto proceduresapproved by it;
provided
that approval of such procedures may be
limited to particular noticesor communications.
Unless the AdministrativeAgent otherwise prescribes,(i) notices and other communicationssent to
ane-mailaddressshallbedeemedreceiveduponthesender’sreceiptofanacknowledgementfromthe
intendedrecipient (suchas bythe “returnreceiptrequested”function, asavailable,returne-mailor other
written acknowledgement), and (ii) notices orcommunications posted to an Internet orintranet website shall
be deemed received uponthe deemed receipt by the intendedrecipient, at its e-mail addressas described in
the foregoingclause (i), ofnotificationthat suchnotice orcommunicationis availableand identifyingthe
websiteaddresstherefor;
provided
that,forbothclauses(i) and(ii) above,if suchnotice,emailorother
communication is notsent during the normal business hours of therecipient, such notice or communication
shall be deemedto have been sent at the openingof business on the next business day for the recipient.
(c)
Change ofAddress, etc.
Any partyhereto maychange itsaddress orfacsimile numberfor
notices and othercommunications hereunderby notice to the other partieshereto.
(d)
Platform.
(i) EachLoanPartyagreesthattheAdministrativeAgentmay,butshallnotbe
obligatedto,maketheCommunications(asdefinedbelow)availabletotheL/CIssuersandtheother
Lendersby postingtheCommunicationsonDebt Domain,Intralinks,Syndtrakorasubstantiallysimilar
electronic transmissionsystem (the
“Platform”
).
(ii)The Platformis provided“as is”and “asavailable.”The AgentParties (asdefined
below)donotwarranttheadequacyofthePlatformandexpresslydisclaimliabilityforerrorsor
omissions in theCommunications.No warranty ofany kind, express,implied or statutory, including,
withoutlimitation,anywarrantyofmerchantability,fitnessforaparticularpurpose,
non-infringement of third-party rights or freedom from viruses or other code defects, is made by any
AgentPartyinconnectionwiththeCommunicationsorthePlatform.Innoeventshallthe
AdministrativeAgentoranyofitsRelatedParties(collectively,the
“AgentParties”
)haveany
liabilitytotheBorrowerortheotherLoanParties,anyLenderoranyotherPersonorentityfor
damagesofanykind,including,withoutlimitation,directorindirect,special,incidentalor
consequential damages,losses or expenses (whether in tort, contractor otherwise) arising out of the
Borrower’s,anyLoanParty’sortheAdministrativeAgent’stransmissionofcommunications
Exhibit 10.1
throughthePlatform,excepttotheextentthatsuchlosses,claims,damagesandliabilitiesor
expenses are determinedby a court of competent jurisdictionby final and non-appealablejudgment
tohaveresultedfromthegrossnegligenceorwillfulmisconductoftheAgentParties.
“Communications”
means,collectively,anynotice,demand,communication,information,
documentorothermaterialprovidedbyoronbehalfofanyLoanPartypursuanttoanyLoan
Document or the transactions contemplated therein which is distributed tothe Administrative Agent,
anyLenderoranyL/CIssuerbymeansofelectroniccommunicationspursuanttothisSection,
including throughthe Platform.
(e)
Private SideDesignation
.Each publicLender agreesto cause at leastone individualat or on
behalf of such public Lender to all timeshave selected the “Private Side Information”or similar designation
on thecontent declarationscreen ofthe Platformin orderto enablesuch publicLenderor itsdelegate,in
accordance with suchpublic Lender’scompliance proceduresand applicable laws, includingUnited States
Federal and state securities applicable laws, to make reference to Borrower or any Loan Party materials that
are not made availablethrough the “PublicSide Information” portionof the Platform and that maycontain
materialnon-publicinformationwithrespecttotheBorroweroranyLoanPartyortheirsecuritiesfor
purposes of United States Federalor state securities applicablelaws.
Section 13.2.Successors andAssigns
.
(a)
SuccessorsandAssignsGenerally.
The provisionsof thisAgreementshallbe bindingupon
and inureto the benefitof the partieshereto andtheir respectivesuccessorsand assignspermitted hereby,
except that neither the Borrowernor any other Loan Party may assign or otherwise transferany of its rights
or obligationshereunderwithoutthe priorwrittenconsentof theAdministrativeAgentandeachLender,
andno Lendermayassign orotherwisetransferany ofits rightsor obligationshereunderexcept (i)to an
assigneein accordancewith theprovisionsof paragraph(b) of thisSection, (ii) byway ofparticipationin
accordancewith the provisionsof paragraph(d) of thisSection, or (iii) byway ofpledge orassignment of
asecurityinterestsubjecttotherestrictionsofparagraph (e)ofthisSection(andanyotherattempted
assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void).Nothing in this Agreement, expressedor
implied,shallbeconstruedtoconferuponanyPerson(otherthanthepartieshereto,theirrespective
successors and assigns permitted hereby,Participants to the extent provided in paragraph(d) of this Section
and, tothe extentexpresslycontemplatedhereby,the RelatedParties ofeachof the AdministrativeAgent
and the Lenders)any legal or equitableright, remedy or claim underor by reason of this Agreement.
(b)
Assignments by Lenders.
Any Lender may at any time assign to one ormore assignees all or a
portionof itsrights andobligationsunderthis Agreement(includingall ora portionof itsCommitments
andthe Loansat thetime owingto it);
provided
that (ineachcasewith respectto anyFacility) anysuch
assignment shall besubject to the followingconditions:
(i)
Minimum Amounts.
(A) in the case of an assignmentof the entire remaining amount
oftheassigningLender’sCommitmentsandthe Loansatthetimeowingto it(ineachcasewith
respectto anyFacility) orin thecase ofan assignmentto aLender oran Affiliateof aLender,no
minimum amountneed be assigned; and
(B)in any case not described inparagraph (b)(i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount
of therelevantCommitment (whichfor thispurposeincludes Loansoutstandingthereunder) or,if
the applicableCommitment isnot thenin effect,the principaloutstandingbalance ofthe Loansof
the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and
Exhibit 10.1
Assumptionwith respect tosuch assignmentis delivered tothe AdministrativeAgent or,if
“Trade
Date”
is specifiedin theAssignmentand Assumption,as of theTradeDate) shallnot beless than
$5,000,000,unlesseachoftheAdministrativeAgentand,solongasnoEventofDefaulthas
occurredandiscontinuing,theBorrowerotherwiseconsents(eachsuchconsentnottobe
unreasonablywithheld or delayed).
(ii)
ProportionateAmounts.
Each partial assignmentshall be made asan assignmentof
a proportionatepart of allthe assigningLender’srights and obligationsunder this Agreementwith
respect to the Loan orthe Commitment assigned.
(iii)
RequiredConsents.
No consentshall berequiredfor anyassignmentexcept tothe
extent requiredby paragraph (b)(i)(B) of thisSection and, in addition:
(A)the consent of the Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or
delayed)shall berequiredunless (x)an Eventof Defaulthas occurredand iscontinuingat
the time of suchassignment, or (y) such assignment isto a Lender oran Affiliate of a Lender;
provided
that the Borrower shall be deemed tohave consented to any such assignment unless
it shall object thereto bywritten notice to the Administrative Agentwithin ten (10) Business
Days after havingreceived notice thereof;
(B)the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld or delayed) shall be required forassignments in respect of (i)the Revolving Facility
if suchassignmentis toa Personthat isnot aLender witha Commitmentin respectof the
RevolvingFacility oran Affiliateof suchLender,or (ii) anyIncrementalTermLoansto a
Person who is not a Lenderor an Affiliate of aLender;and
(C)the consent of each L/C Issuer andSwingline Lender shall be required for any
assignment in respectof the Revolving Facility.
(iv)
AssignmentandAssumption.
Thepartiestoeachassignmentshallexecuteand
deliver to the Administrative Agentan Assignment and Assumption, together with a processingand
recordationfee of $3,500;
provided
that the AdministrativeAgent may,in itssole discretion,elect
to waivesuchprocessingand recordationfee inthe caseof anyassignment
.
The assignee,if itis
not a Lender,shall deliver to the AdministrativeAgent an AdministrativeQuestionnaire.
(v)
NoAssignmenttoCertainPersons.
Nosuchassignmentshallbemadeto(A) the
BorroweroranyotherLoanPartyoranyLoanParty’sAffiliatesorSubsidiariesor(B) toany
Defaulting Lender orany of itsSubsidiaries, or any Personwho, upon becoming aLender hereunder,
would constitute anyof the foregoing Personsdescribed in this clause(B).
(vi)
No Assignmentto NaturalPersons.
No suchassignmentshall bemadeto anatural
Person (or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for or owned and operated for theprimary
benefit of a natural person)(herein any of the foregoingis a “natural Person”).
(vii)
CertainAdditionalPayments.
Inconnectionwithanyassignmentofrightsand
obligationsof anyDefaultingLenderhereunder,no suchassignmentshall beeffectiveunlessand
until, in additionto theother conditionsthereto setforth herein,the partiesto the assignmentshall
make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon
Exhibit 10.1
distributionthereofas appropriate(whichmaybeoutrightpayment,purchasesbythe assigneeof
participationsorsubparticipations,orothercompensatingactions,includingfunding,withthe
consentoftheBorrowerandtheAdministrativeAgent,theapplicableproratashareofLoans
previouslyrequestedbutnotfundedbytheDefaultingLender,toeachofwhichtheapplicable
assignee and assignor herebyirrevocably consent), to(x) pay and satisfy infullall payment liabilities
then owedby suchDefaultingLender tothe AdministrativeAgent, eachL/C Issuer,the Swingline
Lenderand eachotherLenderhereunder(and interestaccruedthereon), and(y) acquire(and fund
as appropriate) itsfull prorata share ofall Loansand participations in Lettersof Creditand Swingline
Loans in accordance with its RevolverPercentage.Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that
any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective
under applicable lawwithout compliance with theprovisions of this paragraph, thenthe assignee of
such interest shall be deemed to bea Defaulting Lender for all purposes of thisAgreement until such
compliance occurs.
Subject toacceptanceand recordingthereof bythe AdministrativeAgent pursuantto paragraph(c) of this
Section,fromandaftertheeffectivedatespecifiedineachAssignmentandAssumption,theassignee
thereunder shall be a party tothis Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assignedby such Assignment
and Assumption, have therights and obligations ofa Lender underthis Agreement,and the assigning Lender
thereundershall,totheextentoftheinterestassignedbysuchAssignmentandAssumption,bereleased
from its obligationsunder this Agreement(and, in the caseof an Assignmentand Assumptioncovering all
of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party
hereto) butshall continueto beentitledto thebenefits ofSections 13.4and 13.6with respectto factsand
circumstancesoccurringprior tothe effectivedateof suchassignment;
provided
that exceptto theextent
otherwise expresslyagreed by theaffected parties,no assignmentby aDefaulting Lenderwill constitutea
waiver orrelease of anyclaim of anyparty hereunder arisingfrom thatLender’s havingbeen a Defaulting
Lender.Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not
complywith thisparagraphshall betreatedfor purposesof thisAgreement asa saleby suchLenderof a
participation in suchrights and obligations inaccordance withparagraph (d) of this Section.
(c)
Register.
The Administrative Agent, acting solely for thispurpose as an agent ofthe Borrower,
shall maintain at one of itsoffices in Chicago, Illinois
a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered
to it and a register for therecordation of thenames and addressesof the Lenders, andthe Commitments of,
and principal amounts (andstated interest) of the Loans owing to, each Lender pursuantto the terms hereof
from timeto time(the
“Register”
).The entriesin theRegister shallbe conclusiveabsent manifesterror,
and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shalltreat each Person whose name isrecorded
in the Register pursuantto the terms hereofas a Lender hereunderfor all purposesof this Agreement.The
Register shall be availablefor inspection by the Borrower and any Lender,at any reasonable time and from
time to time upon reasonableprior notice.
(d)
Participations.
Any Lender may at any time,without the consent of, ornotice to, the Borrower
or the AdministrativeAgent, sell participationsto any Person(other thana natural Personor the Borrower
or any other Loan Party or anyLoan Party’s Affiliates orSubsidiaries or any otherPerson prohibited under
Section13.2(b)(v)(each,a
“Participant”
) inall oraportionofsuchLender’srightsand/orobligations
under this Agreement (including all or aportion of its Commitments and/or the Loans owing to it);
provided
that(i) suchLender’sobligationsunderthisAgreementshallremainunchanged,(ii) suchLendershall
remainsolelyresponsibleto theotherpartiesheretofor theperformanceof suchobligations,and (iii) the
Borrower, theAdministrativeAgent, the L/CIssuers and Lendersshall continueto deal solely anddirectly
with suchLenderin connectionwith suchLender’srights andobligations underthis Agreement.For the
Exhibit 10.1
avoidanceof doubt, eachLender shall beresponsible forthe indemnityunder Section 13.4(c)with respect
to any payments madeby such Lender to its Participant(s).
Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shallprovide that
suchLendershallretainthesolerighttoenforcethisAgreementandtoapproveanyamendment,
modification or waiver of any provision ofthis Agreement;
provided
that such agreement or instrument may
providethatsuchLenderwillnot,withouttheconsentoftheParticipant,agreetoanyamendment,
modificationorwaiverdescribedinSection 13.3thatexpresslyrelatetoamendmentsrequiringthe
unanimousconsentoftheLendersintheRevolvingFacilityinwhichsuchParticipantparticipates.The
Borrower agreesthat each Participantshall beentitled tothe benefits ofSections 4.1,4.4, and4.5 (subject
totherequirementsandlimitationstherein,includingtherequirementsunderSection 4.1(g)(itbeing
understoodthatthedocumentationrequiredunderSection 4.1(g)shallbedeliveredtotheparticipating
Lender)) tothe sameextent asif itwere aLender andhad acquiredits interestby assignmentpursuantto
paragraph (b)of thisSection;
provided
that suchParticipant(A)agreestobe subjectto theprovisionsof
Sections 2.12and4.7asifitwereanassigneeunderparagraph (b)ofthisSection;and(B)shallnotbe
entitled to receive anygreater paymentunder Sections4.1
or 4.4, with respectto any participation,than its
participating Lenderwould have beenentitled to receive, exceptto the extent suchentitlement to receivea
greaterpaymentresultsfromaChangeinLawthatoccursaftertheParticipantacquiredtheapplicable
participation.EachLender thatsells aparticipationagrees, atthe Borrower’srequest andexpense,to use
reasonable effortsto cooperatewith the Borrowerto effectuatethe provisions ofSection 2.12with respect
to anyParticipant.Tothe extent permittedby law,each Participantalso shall be entitledto the benefitsof
Section 13.6 (Right of Setoff) as though it were aLender; provided that suchParticipant agrees to be subject
toSection 13.7(SharingofPaymentsbyLenders)asthoughit wereaLender.EachLenderthatsellsa
participation shall, actingsolely for thispurpose as anagent of theBorrower, maintaina register on which
it entersthe nameandaddressof eachParticipantandthe principalamounts (andstated interest)of each
Participant’sinterestintheLoansorotherobligationsundertheLoanDocuments(the
“Participant
Register”
);
provided
that no Lender shallhave any obligation to disclose allor any portion ofthe Participant
Register (includingthe identityof anyParticipantor anyinformationrelatingto aParticipant’sinterest in
any commitments,loans, letters ofcredit or its otherobligations underany LoanDocument) to anyPerson
except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary toestablish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit
or otherobligation is inregistered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of theUnited StatesTreasury Regulations.
The entries in the Participant Registershall be conclusive absent manifest error,and such Lender shall treat
eachPersonwhose nameis recordedin theParticipantRegister asthe ownerof suchparticipationfor all
purposesofthisAgreementnotwithstandinganynoticetothecontrary.Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,the
Administrative Agent(in its capacity as AdministrativeAgent) shall have no responsibilityfor maintaining
a Participant Register.
(e)
Certain Pledges.
Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a securityinterest in all or any
portionofits rightsunderthisAgreementtosecureobligationsofsuchLender,includinganypledgeor
assignmentto secureobligationsto aFederalReserveBank;
provided
that nosuchpledgeor assignment
shall releasesuch Lenderfrom anyof its obligationshereunderor substituteany suchpledgee orassignee
for such Lenderas a party hereto.
Section 13.3.Amendments.
Any provisionof this Agreementor the other LoanDocuments may be
amended or waived if, but onlyif, such amendment or waiveris in writing andis signed by (a)the Borrower,
(b)theRequiredLenders(ortheAdministrativeAgentactingatthedirectionoftheRequiredLenders)
(except as otherwise stated below to require only the consent of the Lenders affectedthereby),and (c) if the
Exhibit 10.1
rights orduties ofthe AdministrativeAgent, theL/C Issuer,or theSwinglineLender areaffectedthereby,
the Administrative Agent,the L/C Issuer,or the Swingline Lender,as applicable;
provided
that:
(i)noamendmentorwaiverpursuanttothisSection 13.3shall(A) increaseany
CommitmentofanyLenderwithouttheconsentofsuchLenderor(B) reducetheamountofor
postpone thedate forany scheduledpayment ofany principalof or intereston anyLoan orof any
ReimbursementObligationorofanyfeepayablehereunderwithouttheconsentoftheLenderto
whichsuchpaymentis owingorwhichhas committedto makesuchLoanor LetterofCredit(or
participatetherein)hereunder;
provided,however,
thatonlytheconsentoftheRequiredLenders
shall be necessary (i) to amend the default rate provided in Section2.9 or to waive any obligation of
theBorrowertopayinterestorfeesatthedefaultrateassetforththereinor(ii) toamendany
financial covenant hereunder (orany defined termused therein) evenif theeffect of such amendment
would be to reducethe rate of interest or anyfee payable hereunder;
(ii)no amendmentor waiverpursuantto thisSection 13.3shall,unlesssignedby each
Lender,changethedefinitionofRequiredLenders,changetheprovisionsofthisSection13.3,
changeSection 13.7in amannerthat wouldaffectthe ratablesharingof setoffsrequiredthereby,
change theapplication ofpayments containedin Section 3.1or 9.5, releaseany materialGuarantor
(except as otherwise provided for in the Loan Documents), or affect the number of Lenders required
to take any actionhereunder or underany other Loan Document;
(iii)no amendmentor waiverpursuantto thisSection 13.3shall, unlesssignedby each
Lenderaffectedthereby,extendtheRevolvingCreditTerminationDate,orextendthestated
expiration date ofany Letter of Credit beyondthe Revolving Credit TerminationDate; and
(iv)no amendmentto Section11shall bemade withoutthe consentof theGuarantor(s)
affected thereby.
Notwithstandinganything tothe contraryherein, (1)no DefaultingLender shall haveany right toapprove
or disapprove any amendment,waiver or consent hereunder(and any amendment, waiver or consentwhich
by its terms requires the consent ofall Lenders or each affectedLender may be effectedwith the consent of
the applicableLenders otherthan DefaultingLenders), exceptthat (x) theCommitment ofany Defaulting
Lender may notbe increased orextended without theconsent ofsuch Lender and(y) any waiver, amendment
or modificationrequiringthe consentof allLendersor eachaffectedLenderthat byits termsaffectsany
Defaulting Lendermore adverselythan other affectedLenders shall requirethe consent of suchDefaulting
Lender,(2) ifthe AdministrativeAgentandthe Borrowerhavejointly identifiedan obviouserror orany
errororomissionofatechnicalnature,ineachcase,inanyprovisionoftheLoanDocuments,thenthe
AdministrativeAgentandtheBorrowershallbepermittedtoamendsuchprovision,(3)guaranteesand
relateddocumentsexecutedby theBorroweror anyotherLoanParty inconnectionwith thisAgreement
may be in a formreasonablydetermined bythe Administrative Agentand may be amended,supplemented
or waived without the consent of any Lender if such amendment, supplement or waiver isdelivered in order
to (x) comply with local law or advice of local counsel, (y) cure ambiguities, omissions, mistakes or defects
or(z) causesuchguaranteeorotherdocumenttobeconsistentwiththisAgreementandtheotherLoan
Documents, (4) theBorrower and theAdministrative Agentmay,without the inputor consent of anyother
Lender,effectamendmentsto thisAgreementandthe otherLoanDocuments asmaybe necessaryin the
reasonable opinionof theBorrower andthe AdministrativeAgent toeffect theprovisionsof Section 2.15
,
and (5) this Section 13.3shall be subject to theterms of Section 4.8in all respects.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 13.4.Costs and Expenses;Indemnification
.
(a)
Costs and Expenses.
The Borrower shall pay(i) all reasonable and documentedout-of-pocket
expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates (including the reasonable fees, charges and
disbursementsof outsidecounselfor the AdministrativeAgent),in connectionwith the syndicationof the
RevolvingFacilityofanyIncrementalTermLoan,thepreparation,negotiation,execution,deliveryand
administrationofthisAgreementandtheotherLoanDocuments,oranyamendments,modificationsor
waivers of the provisionshereof or thereof (whether or not thetransactions contemplated herebyor thereby
shallbeconsummated),including,withoutlimitation,suchdocumentedfeesandexpensesincurredin
connectionwith (x) thecreation,perfectionorprotectionof theLiens undertheLoanDocuments,if any
(includingalltitleinsurancefeesandallsearch,filingandrecordingfees)and(y) environmental
assessments,insurancereviews,auditsandvaluations,andfieldexamsasprovidedherein,(ii) all
documented reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any L/C Issuer in connectionwith the issuance,
amendment, renewal orextension of any Letterof Credit orany demand for payment thereunder, and (iii) all
documentedout-of-pocketexpensesincurredby theAdministrativeAgent,anyLenderor anyL/C Issuer
(includingthefees, chargesanddisbursementsof anyoutsidecounselfortheAdministrativeAgent,any
Lender orany L/C Issuer),and shallpay all feesand time chargesfor attorneyswho maybe employeesof
the AdministrativeAgent, anyLender or anyL/C Issuer,in connectionwith the enforcementor protection
of its rights (A) inconnection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rightsunder
this Section, or(B) in connectionwith the Loansmade or Lettersof Credit issuedhereunder,includingall
suchdocumentedout-of-pocketexpensesincurredduringanyworkout,restructuringornegotiationsin
respect of such Loans or Letters ofCredit (including all such costsand expenses incurred in connection with
any proceedingunder theUnited StatesBankruptcyCode involvingthe Borrower orany otherLoan Party
as a debtor thereunder).
(b)
IndemnificationbytheLoanParties.
EachLoanPartyshallindemnifytheAdministrative
Agent (andany sub-agent thereof),each Lenderand each L/CIssuer,and eachRelated Partyof any ofthe
foregoingPersons(eachsuchPersonbeingcalledan
“Indemnitee”
)against,andholdeachIndemnitee
harmlessfrom,anyandalllosses,claims,damages,liabilitiesandrelatedexpenses(includingthefees,
chargesanddisbursementsofanyoutsidecounselforanyIndemnitee),incurredbyanyIndemniteeor
asserted against any Indemnitee by any Person (including any third party or the Borrower or any other Loan
Party) arisingout of,in connectionwith, oras aresult of(i) the executionor deliveryof thisAgreement,
any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance
bythepartiesheretooftheirrespectiveobligationshereunderorthereunderortheconsummationofthe
transactionscontemplatedherebyorthereby,or,inthecaseofAdministrativeAgent(andanysub-agent
thereof), any SwinglineLender and L/CIssuer, and their RelatedParties, theadministration and enforcement
ofthisAgreementandtheotherLoanDocuments(includingallsuchcostsandexpensesincurredin
connectionwith anyproceedingunder theUnited StatesBankruptcyCode involvingthe Borroweror any
other Loan Party as a debtorthereunder), (ii) anyLoan or Letter of Credit orthe use or proposeduse of the
proceeds therefrom(including any refusal byany L/C Issuer to honor a demand forpayment under a Letter
of Credit if the documentspresented in connectionwith such demand do not strictly complywith the terms
of such Letter of Credit),(iii) any EnvironmentalClaim or EnvironmentalLiability,including with respect
to the actual or alleged presenceor Release of Hazardous Materials, wastes,or products, includingmanure,
at, on or from any property owned or operated by any Loan Party or any ofits Subsidiaries or at any off-site
location,related inany wayto anyLoan Partyor anyof itsSubsidiaries, or(iv) anyactualor prospective
claim, litigation,investigationor proceedingrelatingto anyoftheforegoing,whetherbasedon contract,
tort or anyother theory,whether broughtby athird party orby the Borroweror anyother LoanParty,and
regardlessofwhetheranyIndemniteeisapartythereto(including,withoutlimitation,anysettlement
Exhibit 10.1
arrangementarisingfromorrelatingtothe foregoing);
provided
that suchindemnityshallnot, astoany
Indemnitee, be available tothe extent thatsuch losses, claims,damages, liabilities or relatedexpenses (x) are
determined by a court of competentjurisdiction by final and nonappealablejudgment to have resulted from
thegrossnegligenceorwillful misconductofsuchIndemniteeor(y) resultfromaclaimbroughtbythe
BorroweroranyotherLoanPartyagainstanIndemniteeforbreachinbadfaithofsuchIndemnitee’s
obligations hereunderor under any otherLoan Document, if the Borrower orsuch Loan Party hasobtained
afinalandnonappealablejudgmentinitsfavoronsuchclaimasdeterminedbyacourtofcompetent
jurisdiction.This subsection(b) shall notapply withrespect toTaxesotherthan anyTaxesthat represent
losses, claims, damages,etc. arising from any non-Tax claim.
(c)
ReimbursementbyLenders.
Totheextentthat(i) theLoanPartiesforanyreasonfailto
indefeasibly payany amount requiredunder subsection(a) or (b) ofthis Section to bepaid by anyof them
to theAdministrative Agent (orany sub-agent thereof),any L/C Issuer, any Swingline Lenderor any Related
Partyor(ii) anyliabilities,losses,damages,penalties,actions,judgments,suits,costs,expensesor
disbursementsofanykindornaturewhatsoeverareimposedon,incurredby,orassertedagainst,
AdministrativeAgent,the L/CIssuer,anySwinglineLenderor aRelatedParty inanyway relatingto or
arisingout ofthis Agreementor anyotherLoanDocumentor anyactiontaken oromittedto betaken by
AdministrativeAgent,theL/C Issuer,anySwinglineLenderoraRelatedPartyinconnectiontherewith,
then, in each case,each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent),
such L/C Issuer,such SwinglineLender orsuch RelatedParty,as the casemay be,such Lender’spro rata
share (determinedas of the time thatthe applicable unreimbursedexpense or indemnitypayment is sought
based on each Lender’sshare of the TotalCredit Exposureat such time) of suchunpaid amount (including
any suchunpaid amountin respect ofa claim assertedby suchLender);
provided
that with respectto such
unpaid amounts owed to any L/C Issuer or Swingline Lender solely inits capacity as such, only the Lenders
partytotheRevolvingFacilityshallberequiredtopaysuchunpaidamounts, suchpaymenttobemade
severally among them based on such Lenders’ pro rata share (determined asof the time that the applicable
unreimbursed expense orindemnity payment is sought based on each such Lender’sshare of the Revolving
Credit Exposureat suchtime); and
provided,further,
that theunreimbursedexpenseor indemnifiedloss,
claim,damage,liabilityorrelatedexpense,asthecasemaybe,wasincurredbyorassertedagainstthe
Administrative Agent(or any such sub-agent), such L/C Issueror such SwinglineLender in its capacityas
such, or against any RelatedParty of any of the foregoingacting for the Administrative Agent(or any such
sub-agent), such L/CIssuer orany such Swingline Lender inconnection with such capacity.The obligations
of the Lenders underthis subsection (c) are subjectto the provisions ofSection 13.15.
(d)
Waiverof Consequential Damages,Etc.
To thefullest extent permitted byapplicable law,the
Loan Partiesshall notassert, and hereby waives,any claim againstany Indemnitee,on any theory ofliability,
for special, indirect, consequentialor punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actualdamages) arising out
of,inconnectionwith,orasaresultof,thisAgreement,anyotherLoanDocumentoranyagreementor
instrumentcontemplatedhereby,thetransactionscontemplatedherebyorthereby,anyLoanorLetterof
Credit, or the use of the proceedsthereof.No Indemnitee referredto in subsection (b) aboveshall be liable
foranydamagesarisingfromtheusebyunintendedrecipientsofanyinformationorothermaterials
distributedbyitthroughtelecommunications,electronicorotherinformationtransmissionsystemsin
connectionwith thisAgreementor theotherLoan Documentsor thetransactions contemplatedherebyor
thereby.
(e)
Payments.
All amountsdueunderthisSectionshallbe payablenotlaterthan30 daysafter
demand therefor.
Exhibit 10.1
(f)
Survival.
Each party’s obligationsunder this Section shall survive the termination ofthe Loan
Documents and paymentof the obligationshereunder.
Section 13.5.No Waiver,Cumulative Remedies.
No delay orfailure on thepart ofthe Administrative
Agent, the L/C Issuer,or any Lender,or on thepart of theholder or holdersof any ofthe Obligations, inthe
exerciseofanypowerorrightunderanyLoanDocumentshalloperateasawaiverthereoforasan
acquiescence in any default, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any power or right preclude any other
or furtherexercise thereofor the exerciseof anyother poweror right.The rightsand remedieshereunder
oftheAdministrativeAgent,theL/C Issuer,theLenders,andoftheholderorholdersofanyofthe
Obligationsarecumulativeto,andnotexclusiveof,anyrightsorremedieswhichanyofthemwould
otherwise have.
Section 13.6.RightofSetoff.
InadditiontoanyrightsnoworhereaftergrantedundertheLoan
Documentsor applicablelaw andnot byway oflimitation ofany suchrights, ifan Eventof Defaultshall
haveoccurredandbe continuing,eachLender,eachL/C Issuer,andeachof theirrespectiveAffiliatesis
hereby authorized atany time andfrom time totime, to thefullest extent permittedby applicable law,to set
offandapplyanyandall deposits(generalorspecial,timeordemand,provisionalorfinal,inwhatever
currency) at any time held, and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing, by such Lender,
such L/C Issuer orany such Affiliate,to or for thecredit orthe account ofthe Borrower orany otherLoan
Party againstanyand allof theobligationsof theBorrower orsuchLoan Partynowor hereafterexisting
underthis Agreementor anyotherLoanDocumentto suchLender orsuch L/CIssueror theirrespective
Affiliates, irrespectiveof whether ornot such Lender,L/C Issuer orAffiliate shallhave made anydemand
under thisAgreement or anyother LoanDocument andalthough such obligationsof the Borroweror such
Loan Partymay becontingent orunmatured orare owedto a branch,office or Affiliateof suchLender or
such L/CIssuer differentfrom thebranch, officeor Affiliateholding suchdeposit orobligated onsuch
indebtedness;
provided
that in theevent that anyDefaulting Lendershall exerciseany suchright of setoff,
(x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application
in accordancewith the provisionsof Section 2.13and, pendingsuch payment, shallbe segregatedby such
Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trustfor the benefit of the Administrative Agent,
the L/CIssuers, and the Lenders,and (y) the Defaulting Lender shallprovide promptly to theAdministrative
Agenta statementdescribinginreasonabledetail theObligationsowingtosuchDefaultingLenderasto
whichit exercisedsuchrightofsetoff.TherightsofeachLender,eachL/C Issuerandtheirrespective
Affiliates underthis Sectionare inadditionto otherrights andremedies(includingother rightsof setoff)
thatsuchLender,suchL/CIssuerortheirrespectiveAffiliatesmayhave.EachLenderandL/CIssuer
agrees to notify theBorrower and the Administrative Agentpromptly after any suchsetoff and application;
provided
that the failure to give suchnotice shall not affectthe validity of suchsetoff and application.
Section 13.7.Sharing of Payments by Lenders.
If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff
or counterclaimor otherwise,obtain paymentin respectof anyprincipal of orinterest onany ofits Loans
or other obligationshereunder resultingin such Lender receivingpayment of a proportionof the aggregate
amountof itsLoansandaccruedinterest thereonor othersuchobligationsgreaterthanits prorata share
thereofasprovidedherein,thentheLenderreceivingsuchgreaterproportionshall(a) notifythe
Administrative Agentof such fact, and(b) purchase (for cashat face value) participationsin the Loans and
suchotherobligationsof theotherLenders, ormakesuch otheradjustments asshall beequitable,so that
the benefitof allsuchpaymentsshall besharedby theLendersratablyinaccordancewith theaggregate
amountofprincipalofandaccruedinterestontheirrespectiveLoansandotheramountsowingthem;
provided
that:
Exhibit 10.1
(a)if any such participationsare purchased and all or anyportion of the payment giving
rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the
extent of such recovery,without interest; and
(b)the provisions ofthis Section shall notbe construed to apply to(x) any payment made
by the Borrower pursuantto and in accordance with theexpress terms of this Agreement(including
theapplicationoffundsarisingfromtheexistenceofaDefaultingLender),or(y) anypayment
obtainedby aLender asconsiderationfor theassignment ofor saleof aparticipationin anyof its
LoansorparticipationsinL/C Obligationstoanyassigneeorparticipant,otherthantoanyLoan
Party or any Subsidiarythereof (as to which theprovisions of this Sectionshall apply).
Each Loan Party consents to theforegoing and agrees, to the extentit may effectively do sounder applicable
law, that anyLender acquiringa participation pursuant to the foregoingarrangements may exerciseagainst
each Loan Partyrights of setoffand counterclaim with respect tosuch participation as fullyas ifsuch Lender
were a direct creditor of eachLoan Party in the amountof such participation.
Section 13.8.Survival of Representations.
All representations and warrantiesmade herein or in any
otherLoanDocumentorincertificatesgivenpursuantheretoortheretoshallsurvivetheexecutionand
delivery ofthis Agreementand theother LoanDocuments, andshall continue infull forceandeffect with
respect to the date asof which they weremade as long as anycredit is in use or availablehereunder.
Section 13.9.
SurvivalofIndemnities.
Allindemnitiesandotherprovisionsrelativeto
reimbursementto the Lendersand L/C Issuerof amountssufficient toprotect the yieldof the Lendersand
L/C Issuer withrespectto the Loansand Lettersof Credit,including,but notlimited to,Sections 4.1,4.4,
4.5,and13.4,shallsurvivetheterminationofthisAgreementandtheotherLoanDocumentsandthe
payment of theObligations.
Section 13.10.Counterparts;Integration; Effectiveness
.
(a)
Counterparts;Integration;Effectiveness.
ThisAgreementmaybeexecutedincounterparts
(and by differentparties hereto in differentcounterparts), eachof which shall constitutean original, butall
ofwhichwhentakentogethershallconstituteasinglecontract.ThisAgreementandtheotherLoan
Documents,andany separateletter agreementswith respectto feespayableto theAdministrativeAgent,
constitute theentire contractamong the partiesrelating to thesubject matter hereofand supersede anyand
all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.Except as
providedinSection7.2,thisAgreementshallbecomeeffectivewhenit shallhavebeenexecutedbythe
Administrative Agent and when theAdministrative Agent shallhave received counterparts hereofthat, when
taken together,bear the signaturesof each ofthe other partieshereto.Delivery of anexecuted counterpart
ofasignaturepageofthisAgreementbyfacsimileorinelectronic(e.g.,“pdf”or“tif”)formatshallbe
effective as deliveryof a manually executedcounterpart of this Agreement.
(b)
ElectronicExecutionofAssignments.
Thewords“execution,”“signed,”“signature,”and
words oflike importin anyAssignmentand Assumptionshall bedeemedto includeelectronic signatures
orthekeepingofrecordsinelectronicform,eachofwhichshallbeofthe samelegaleffect,validityor
enforceabilityas amanuallyexecutedsignatureor theuse ofa paper-based recordkeepingsystem,as the
casemaybe,totheextentandasprovidedforinanyapplicablelaw,includingtheFederalElectronic
Signatures in Global andNational CommerceAct, the IllinoisState ElectronicCommerce Security Act,or
any other similar state lawsbased on theUniform Electronic TransactionsAct.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 13.11.Headings.
Section headingsusedin thisAgreementare forreferenceonly andshall
not affect the constructionof this Agreement.
Section 13.12.SeverabilityofProvisions.
AnyprovisionofanyLoanDocumentwhichis
unenforceableinanyjurisdictionshall,astosuchjurisdiction,beineffectivetotheextentofsuch
unenforceabilitywithoutinvalidatingtheremainingprovisionshereoforaffectingthevalidityor
enforceability of suchprovision in anyother jurisdiction.All rights, remediesand powers providedin this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents may be exercised only tothe extent that the exercise thereof does
not violate any applicablemandatory provisionsof law,and all the provisionsof this Agreementand other
LoanDocumentsare intendedtobe subjecttoall applicablemandatoryprovisionsoflawwhichmaybe
controlling and to be limitedto the extent necessary so that they will not render this Agreementor the other
Loan Documents invalidor unenforceable.
Section 13.13.Construction
.The partiesacknowledge andagree thatthe Loan Documentsshall not
be construed morefavorably in favor of any partyhereto based upon which party draftedthe same, it being
acknowledgedthatall partiesheretocontributedsubstantiallytothe negotiationoftheLoanDocuments.
The provisions ofthis Agreement relating to Subsidiariesshall only applyduring such timesas the Borrower
has one or moreSubsidiaries.
Section 13.14.Excess Interest
.Notwithstanding anyprovision to the contrarycontained herein orin
anyotherLoanDocument,nosuchprovisionshallrequirethepaymentorpermitthecollectionofany
amount of interest in excessof the maximumamount of interestpermitted byapplicablelaw to be charged
fortheuseordetention,ortheforbearanceinthecollection,ofall oranyportionoftheLoansorother
obligationsoutstandingunderthisAgreementoranyotherLoanDocument(
“ExcessInterest”
).Ifany
Excess Interest is providedfor, or is adjudicatedto be provided for, hereinor in any other Loan Document,
then insuch event(a) the provisionsof this Sectionshall governand control, (b) neitherthe Borrowernor
anyguarantororendorsershallbeobligatedtopayanyExcessInterest,(c) anyExcessInterestthatthe
Administrative Agent or any Lender may have receivedhereunder shall, at the option of the Administrative
Agent, be (i) applied as a credit against the then outstanding principalamount of Obligations hereunder and
accruedandunpaidinterestthereon(nottoexceedthemaximumamountpermittedbyapplicablelaw),
(ii) refundedtotheBorrower,or(iii) anycombinationoftheforegoing,(d) theinterestratepayable
hereunderor underany otherLoan Documentshall beautomatically subjectto reductionto the maximum
lawful contractrate allowedunder applicableusury laws(the
“Maximum Rate”
), and thisAgreementand
theotherLoanDocumentsshall bedeemedto havebeen,andshallbe,reformedandmodifiedtoreflect
such reduction in the relevantinterest rate, and (e) neither theBorrower nor any guarantor or endorsershall
have any action againstthe Administrative Agent or any Lenderfor any damages whatsoever arisingout of
the paymentor collectionof anyExcess Interest.Notwithstandingthe foregoing, iffor any periodof time
interest on any of Borrower’sObligations is calculated at the MaximumRate rather than the applicable rate
under this Agreement, andthereafter such applicable rate becomesless than the Maximum Rate, the rate of
interest payableon theBorrower’sObligationsshall remainat theMaximum Rateuntil theLendershave
receivedtheamountofinterestwhichsuchLenderswouldhavereceivedduringsuchperiodonthe
Borrower’s Obligationshad the rate of interest notbeen limited to the MaximumRate during suchperiod.
Section 13.15.Lender’sandL/C Issuer’sObligationsSeveral
.TheobligationsoftheLendersand
L/C Issuer hereunder are several and not joint.Nothing contained in this Agreement and no action taken by
theLendersorL/C IssuerpursuantheretoshallbedeemedtoconstitutetheLendersandL/C Issuera
partnership, association,joint venture or otherentity.
Exhibit 10.1
Section 13.16.NoAdvisoryorFiduciaryResponsibility
.Inconnectionwithallaspectsofeach
transactioncontemplatedhereby(includinginconnectionwithanyamendment,waiverorother
modificationhereoforofanyotherLoanDocument),eachLoanPartyacknowledgesandagrees,and
acknowledgesitsAffiliates’understanding,that:(a) (i) nofiduciary,advisoryoragencyrelationship
between any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries and the Administrative Agent,the L/C Issuer, or any Lender is
intendedto be orhas beencreated in respectof the transactionscontemplated herebyor bythe other Loan
Documents, irrespectiveof whether the AdministrativeAgent, the L/C Issuer, or anyLender has advised or
is advisingany LoanParty or anyof its Subsidiarieson othermatters, (ii) thearrangingand other services
regardingthisAgreementprovidedbytheAdministrativeAgent,theL/CIssuer,andtheLendersare
arm’s-lengthcommercial transactionsbetween such LoanParties and theirAffiliates, on the onehand, and
theAdministrativeAgent,theL/CIssuer,andtheLenders,ontheotherhand,(iii) eachLoanPartyhas
consulted its own legal, accounting,regulatory and tax advisors to the extent that it has deemedappropriate
and(iv) eachLoanPartyiscapableofevaluating,andunderstandsandaccepts,theterms,risksand
conditionsofthetransactionscontemplatedherebyandbytheotherLoanDocuments;and(b) (i) the
Administrative Agent, theL/C Issuer, and the Lenders each is andhas been acting solely as a principal and,
except asexpressly agreedin writing bythe relevantparties, has notbeen, is not,and will notbe acting as
an advisor, agent orfiduciary for any LoanParty or any ofits Affiliates, or anyother Person; (ii) none of
the AdministrativeAgent,the L/CIssuer,and theLenders hasany obligationto anyLoan Partyor anyof
its Affiliateswithrespecttothetransactionscontemplatedherebyexceptthoseobligationsexpresslyset
forth hereinand inthe otherLoanDocuments; and(iii) the AdministrativeAgent,the L/CIssuer,andthe
Lenders and theirrespective Affiliates may be engaged, for theirown accounts or theaccounts of customers,
inabroadrangeoftransactionsthatinvolveintereststhatdifferfromthoseofanyLoanPartyandits
Affiliates,andnoneoftheAdministrativeAgent,theL/CIssuer,andtheLendershasanyobligationto
discloseanyof suchinterests toanyLoanParty orits Affiliates.Tothe fullestextentpermittedbylaw,
each Loan Party herebywaives and releasesany claims thatit may haveagainst the AdministrativeAgent,
the L/C Issuer,and the Lenderswith respect to anybreach or allegedbreach of agencyor fiduciary dutyin
connection with anyaspect of any transactioncontemplated hereby.
Section 13.17.Governing Law; Jurisdiction;Consent to Service of Process
.(a) This Agreement, the
Notes andthe otherLoanDocuments(except asotherwise specifiedtherein), andthe rightsand dutiesof
thepartieshereto,shallbe construedanddeterminedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheState ofIllinois
withoutregardtoconflictsoflawprinciplesthatwouldrequireapplicationofthelawsofanother
jurisdiction.
(b)Each partyhereto herebyirrevocablyand unconditionallysubmits, foritself andits property,
to the nonexclusivejurisdiction of theUnited StatesDistrict Court forthe NorthernDistrict of Illinoisand
of anyIllinois Statecourtsitting inthe Cityof Chicago,and anyappellate courtfrom anythereof,in any
action or proceedingarising out of or relatingto any LoanDocument, or for recognitionor enforcementof
any judgment, and each party hereto hereby irrevocably andunconditionally agrees that all claims in respect
of anysuch action or proceedingmay be heardand determinedin such Illinois Statecourt or,to theextent
permitted byapplicable LegalRequirements, insuch federalcourt.Each party heretohereby agreesthat a
finaljudgmentinanysuchactionorproceedingshallbeconclusiveandmaybeenforcedinother
jurisdictionsby suiton thejudgmentor inany othermanner providedby applicableLegal Requirements.
NothinginthisAgreementoranyotherLoanDocumentorotherwiseshallaffectanyrightthatthe
Administrative Agent,the L/C Issueror any Lendermay otherwise haveto bringany action or proceeding
relatingtothisAgreementoranyotherLoanDocumentagainsttheBorroweroranyGuarantororits
respective propertiesin the courts of anyjurisdiction.
Exhibit 10.1
(c)Each Loan Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted
by applicable Legal Requirements, any objectionwhich it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue
of anysuit, actionor proceedingarising outof or relatingto thisAgreement orany otherLoan Document
inanycourtreferredtoinSection 13.17(b).Eachpartyheretoherebyirrevocablywaives,tothefullest
extentpermittedbyapplicableLegalRequirements,thedefenseofaninconvenientforumtothe
maintenance of suchaction or proceeding in anysuch court.
(d)EachpartytothisAgreementirrevocablyconsentstoserviceofprocessinanyactionor
proceeding arisingout of or relating to anyLoan Document, in the mannerprovided for notices(other than
telecopy or e-mail) in Section13.1.Nothing in this Agreementor any other Loan Document will affect the
right ofanypartyto thisAgreementto serveprocessinanyothermannerpermittedby applicableLegal
Requirements.
Section 13.18.Waiver of Jury Trial
.Each party heretohereby irrevocably waives, to thefullest extent
permitted by applicable Legal Requirements, any right it may have to a trial by jury in any legal proceeding
directlyorindirectlyarisingoutoforrelatingtoanyLoanDocumentorthetransactionscontemplated
thereby(whetherbasedoncontract,tortoranyothertheory).Eachpartyhereto(a) certifiesthatno
representative, agentor attorney of anyother party has represented,expressly or otherwise,that such other
party wouldnot, in theevent oflitigation, seekto enforcethe foregoingwaiver and(b) acknowledgesthat
it and theother partieshereto havebeen inducedto enterinto thisAgreementby,amongother things,the
mutual waivers andcertifications in this Section.
Section 13.19.USA Patriot Act
.Each Lender and L/C Issuer that is subject to the requirements of the
USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the
“Act”
) hereby notifies
theBorrowerthatpursuanttotherequirementsoftheAct,itisrequiredtoobtain,verify,andrecord
information that identifies the Borrower,which information includesthe name and address of the Borrower
and other information that will allow such Lender or L/C Issuer to identify the Borrower in accordance with
the Act.
Section 13.20.Confidentiality
.EachoftheAdministrativeAgent,theLendersandtheL/C Issuers
agree to maintain theconfidentiality of the Information(as defined below), except thatInformation may be
disclosed(a) to its Affiliatesand toits RelatedParties (it beingunderstoodthat the Personsto whomsuch
disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed and agrees
to keepsuch Information confidential);(b) to theextent requiredby any regulatoryauthority purportingto
havejurisdictionoversuchPersonor itsRelatedParties(includinganyself-regulatoryauthority,suchas
theNationalAssociationofInsuranceCommissioners);(c) totheextentrequiredbyapplicablelawsor
regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process; (d) to any other party hereto; (e) in connection with
theexerciseofanyremedieshereunderorunderanyotherLoanDocumentoranyactionorproceeding
relatingtothisAgreementoranyotherLoanDocumentortheenforcementofrightshereunderor
thereunder; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section,
to (i) any assigneeof or Participant in, or any prospectiveassignee of or Participant in, anyof its rights and
obligations under this Agreement, or (ii) any actual or prospective party (or its Related Parties) to any swap,
derivativeor othertransactionunder whichpayments areto be madeby referenceto the Borrowerand its
obligations,this Agreementor paymentshereunder;(g) ona confidentialbasis to(i) anyrating agencyin
connection with rating any Loan Party or itsSubsidiaries or the Revolving Facility or any Incremental Term
Loan or (ii) theCUSIP Service Bureau orany similar agency inconnection with theissuance and monitoring
of CUSIP numberswith respectto the RevolvingFacility orIncrementalTermLoan;(h) with theconsent
of the Borrower;or (i) to theextent suchInformation(x) becomespublicly availableother thanas a result
Exhibit 10.1
ofabreachofthisSection,or(y) becomesavailabletotheAdministrativeAgent,anyLender,anyL/C
Issuer or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the Borrower.
For purposes of this Section,
“Information”
means all informationreceived from a Loan Party or any of its
Subsidiaries relatingto aLoan Partyor anyof itsSubsidiaries orany oftheir respectivebusinesses,other
than any suchinformation that is availableto the AdministrativeAgent, any Lenderor any L/C Issuer ona
nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by a Loan Partyor any of itsSubsidiaries;
provided
that, in the case
of information receivedfrom a Loan Party or anyof its Subsidiaries after the datehereof, such information
is clearly identified at the time ofdelivery as confidentialor is information thatis not made availableto the
public and as suchwhether or not markedas confidential isto be held inconfidenceby the recipient.Any
Person required tomaintain the confidentiality of Information asprovided in this Sectionshall be considered
to have complied withits obligation todo soif such Personhas exercised the samedegree of careto maintain
the confidentiality ofsuch Information as suchPerson would accordto its own confidential information.
Section 13.21.AcknowledgementandConsenttoBail-InofEEAFinancialInstitutions.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement,arrangement or
understandingamong anysuch parties,each partyhereto (includingany party becominga partyhereto by
virtue of an Assignmentand Assumption) acknowledgesthat any liability of anyEEA Financial Institution
arising under any LoanDocument, tothe extent suchliability is unsecured, may besubject to thewrite-down
and conversion powers of anEEA Resolution Authority andagrees and consents to, and acknowledgesand
agrees to be boundby:
(a)the applicationof anyWrite-DownandConversionPowers byan EEAResolution
Authorityto anysuch liabilitiesarisinghereunderwhich maybe payableto it byanyparty hereto
that is an EEA FinancialInstitution; and
(b)the effects of anyBail-in Action on anysuch liability,including, if applicable:
(i)a reduction in full or in partor cancellation ofany such liability;
(ii)aconversionofall,oraportionof,suchliabilityintosharesorother
instrumentsofownershipinsuchEEAFinancialInstitution,itsparentundertaking,ora
bridge institutionthat maybe issuedto it or otherwiseconferredon it, andthat suchshares
or other instrumentsof ownership willbe acceptedby it in lieu ofany rights with respectto
any such liability underthis Agreement or any otherLoan Document; or
(iii)the variationof the termsof suchliability in connectionwith the exerciseof
the write-down andconversion powers of anyEEA Resolution Authority.
Section 13.22.AmendmentandRestatement
.ThisAgreementamendsandrestatestheExisting
CreditAgreementandis notintendedtobe oroperateasa novationor anaccordandsatisfactionofthe
Existing Credit Agreementor the indebtedness,obligations andliabilities of the LoanParties evidencedor
provided for thereunder.
Section 13.23.AcknowledgementRegardingAny SupportedQFCs.
(a)To theextent thatthe Loan
Documentsprovidesupport,throughaguaranteeorotherwise,forHedgeAgreementsoranyother
agreementorinstrumentthatisaQFC(suchsupport,
“QFCCreditSupport”
,andeachsuchQFC,a
“SupportedQFC”
), thepartiesacknowledgeand agreeas followswith respectto theresolution powerof
the Federal DepositInsurance Corporation under the FederalDeposit Insurance Actand Title II of theDodd-
Exhibit 10.1
FrankWallStreetReformandConsumerProtectionAct(togetherwiththeregulationspromulgated
thereunder,the
“U.S.SpecialResolutionRegimes”
)inrespectofsuchSupportedQFCandQFCCredit
Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported
QFC may in fact be stated to begovernedby the laws of the State of New Yorkand/or of the UnitedStates
or any other state ofthe United States):
In theeventa CoveredEntity thatis partyto aSupportedQFC (each,a
“CoveredParty”
)
becomessubjecttoaproceedingunderaU.S.SpecialResolutionRegime,thetransferofsuch
SupportedQFC andthe benefitof suchQFC CreditSupport (andany interestand obligationin or
under suchSupported QFC and suchQFC CreditSupport, and anyrights inproperty securingsuch
Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such CoveredParty will be effective to the same
extent as the transferwould be effective underthe U.S. Special Resolution Regimeif the Supported
QFC andsuchQFC CreditSupport(and anysuch interest,obligationandrights inproperty)were
governedby thelawsofthe UnitedStatesorastateofthe UnitedStates. IntheeventaCovered
PartyoraBHCActAffiliateofaCoveredPartybecomessubjecttoaproceedingunderaU.S.
Special ResolutionRegime, DefaultRights underthe LoanDocumentsthat mightotherwise apply
tosuchSupportedQFC oranyQFCCreditSupportthatmaybeexercisedagainstsuchCovered
Party are permitted to be exercisedto no greater extentthan such Default Rightscould be exercised
undertheU.S.SpecialResolutionRegimeiftheSupportedQFCandtheLoanDocumentswere
governedby thelaws of theUnited Statesor a stateof the UnitedStates. Withoutlimitation ofthe
foregoing,itisunderstoodandagreedthatrightsandremediesofthepartieswithrespecttoa
Defaulting Lender shall inno event affect therights of anyCovered Party withrespect to aSupported
QFC or any QFC Credit Support.
(b)
Certain Defined Terms.
As used in Section13.23(a):
“
BHC ActAffiliate”
of apartymeansan “affiliate”(as suchtermis
defined under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C.1841(k)) of such
party.
“CoveredEntity”
means anyof thefollowing:(i) a “coveredentity”
asthattermisdefinedin,andinterpretedinaccordancewith,12C.F.R.§
252.82(b); (ii)a “coveredbank” as thatterm is definedin, andinterpreted in
accordancewith, 12 C.F.R.§ 47.3(b);or (iii) a“coveredFSI” as thatterm is
defined in, and interpretedin accordance with, 12 C.F.R.§ 382.2(b).
“Default Right”
has the meaning assigned to that term in,and shall be
interpretedinaccordancewith,12C.F.R.§§252.81,47.2or382.1,as
applicable.
“QFC”
has the meaningassigned to the term“qualified financialcontract” in, and shall beinterpreted in
accordance with, 12U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).
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Exhibit 10.1
This SecondAmended andRestated CreditAgreementis enteredinto betweenus for theuses and
purposes hereinaboveset forth as of the date first abovewritten.
“B
ORROWER
”
C
AL
-M
AINE
F
OODS
,
I
NC
.
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officer
“G
UARANTORS
”
A
MERICAN
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GG
P
RODUCTS
,
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
B
ENTON
C
OUNTY
F
OODS
,
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Exhibit 10.1
C
AL
-M
AINE
R
EAL
E
STATE
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
T
EXAS
E
GG
P
RODUCTS
,
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
E
CHO
L
AKE
F
OODS
,
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
M
EADOWCREEK
F
OODS
LLC
By ___________________________________
Max Bowman
Vice President– Chief Financial Officerof
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Exhibit 10.1
“A
DMINISTRATIVE
A
GENT AND
L/C I
SSUER
”
BMO
B
ANK
N.A.
(
FORMERLYKNOWN AS
BMO
H
ARRIS
B
ANK
N.A.),as L/C Issuer and asAdministrative
Agent
By:__________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________
Exhibit 10.1
“L
ENDERS
”
BMO
B
ANK
N.A.
(
FORMERLYKNOWN AS
BMO
H
ARRIS
B
ANK
N.A.)
By:__________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________
Exhibit 10.1
“L
ENDERS
”
G
REEN
S
TONE
F
ARM
C
REDIT
S
ERVICES
,
ACA
By ___________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________
Exhibit 10.1
A
G
F
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F
ARM
C
REDIT
B
ANK
By ___________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________
Exhibit 10.1
C
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F
INANCIAL
,
ACA
By ___________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________
Exhibit 10.1
F
ARM
C
REDIT
B
ANK OF
T
EXAS
By ___________________________________
Name______________________________
Title_______________________________