Common use of Appointment and Authorization of Agents Clause in Contracts

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes DBNY to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swingline Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative neither Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative either Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative either Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “"agent” " herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any either Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents Administrative Agent in this Article IX X with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “terms "Agent” ", "Agents" and "Administrative Agent" as used in this Article IX X and in the definition of “"Agent-Related Person” " included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (IX, other than the provisions of Section Sections 9.09 and Section 9.11) , are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each the L/C Issuer, and neither and, other than in connection with the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party resignation of the Administrative Agent under Section 9.09 or with respect to the release of guarantees or Collateral under Section 9.11, the Borrower shall not have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)provisions. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related PersonPersons” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swing Line Lender (if applicable), L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize the Administrative Agent to execute any and all documents (including releases, subordination and intercreditor agreements) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto, as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of the Loan Documents and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Parent Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes DBNY to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swingline Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, appoints UBS as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer Issuing Bank shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuing Bank Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX VII with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer Issuing Bank in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX VII and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer Issuing Bank with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C IssuerIssuing Bank. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Lender and Issuing Bank or Cash Management Bank(if applicable)) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative applicable Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agents (and any co-agents, sub-agents subagents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the either Collateral Agent or by any Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 7.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative applicable Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX VII (including including, without limitation, Section 9.077.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) Each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the applicable Collateral Agent to (i) direct the Collateral Trustees to execute the Mortgage Supplements, (ii) consent to the amendment to the Collateral Trust Agreement delivered pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement and (iii) enter into any other documents necessary to reflect the terms of this Agreement or effectuate the provisions in clauses (i) and (ii), in each case, in accordance with the Collateral Trust Agreement. (e) It is understood and acknowledged that, in connection with the DMS Sale, the Borrower and the Parent Guarantor and the Revolving Loan Lenders have agreed upon terms and conditions pursuant to which the Revolving Loan Lenders would be willing to replace the Revolving Loan Facility with a senior secured term loan facility in an amount up to $600,000,000, the proceeds of which would be solely used to purchase or redeem second lien notes issued by the Borrower under the Indenture dated as of August 11, 2003 among the Borrower, the Parent Guarantor, the other guarantors named therein and the Collateral Trustees (such facility, the “Backstop Facility” and the Revolving Loan Lenders who agree to provide such loans the “Backstop Lenders”)). Each LC Lender (in its capacities as a Lender and/or Issuing Bank, if applicable) and each Agent irrevocably agrees that its consent shall not be required to amend and/or amend and restate this Agreement solely as it relates to the replacement of the Revolving Loan Facility with the Backstop Facility and the amendments and/or amendment and restatement of this Agreement solely as it relates to the provisions of the Revolving Loan Facility and the amendments described in Section 4.04 for the sole benefit of the Backstop Lenders; provided, that the Backstop Lenders agree to subordinate their rights in the XX Xxxx Collateral Account as contemplated in this Section 7.01(e) and provided, further, that such amendments and/or amendment and restatement do not affect in any adverse manner any of the rights, remedies, and obligations of the LC Lenders and Issuing Banks under this Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, the LC Lenders irrevocably authorize the Collateral Agents, the Payment Agent (including, if applicable, as a Representative) and the Administrative Agents (including, if applicable, each as Representatives, together as the Required Representative, and together with the Payment Agent as all of the Representatives), as applicable (each, an “Authorized Agent” and collectively the “Authorized Agents”), to enter into and/or direct the Collateral Trustees to enter into, as applicable, such amendments and/or amendment and restatement of this Agreement and the Loan Documents solely as it relates to effectuating the replacement of the Revolving Loan Facility with the Backstop Facility, including entering into replacements of, and/or acknowledgements, joinders, notifications or other agreements with respect to, (i) the Shared Collateral Documents as the applicable Authorized Agents reasonably deem necessary to result in (x) the Backstop Lenders sharing, equally and ratably with the LC Lenders, the LC Lenders’ first priority security interests in the collateral granted under the Shared Collateral Documents and (y) Backstop Lenders otherwise becoming subject to the terms of the Shared Collateral Documents and (ii) the Cash Collateral Documents as the applicable Authorized Agents reasonably deem necessary to result in (x) the Backstop Lenders sharing, equally and ratably with the Lenders (but subject to the intercreditor arrangements described in the next following sentence), the Lenders’ first priority security interests in the collateral granted under the Cash Collateral Documents and (y) the Backstop Lenders otherwise becoming subject to the terms of the Cash Collateral Documents. Each such LC Lender further irrevocably authorizes the Authorized Agents to enter into and/or direct the Collateral Trustees to enter into, as applicable, such intercreditor arrangements as the applicable Authorized Agents shall reasonably deem necessary to subordinate such security interests of the Backstop Lenders in the collateral granted under the Cash Collateral Documents to the super-priority security interests of the LC Lenders in the XX Xxxx Collateral Account and the amounts on deposit therein. Each such Lender hereby ratifies all amendments, amendment and restatements, replacements, acknowledgements, joinders, modifications and/or other agreements or instruments entered into in accordance with this Section 7.01(e).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Parent Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Bank of America to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-co- agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-co- agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (ai) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (bii) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (ciii) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Bank of America to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-attorneys- in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, Agent regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Holdings nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management BankLender and L/C Issuer (if applicable)) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of and as security agent for (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust forfor or as agent under a parallel debt structure for the benefit of) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes DBNY to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swingline Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.159

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes JPMorgan to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. 132 (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “"agent” " herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “"Agent” " as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “"Agent-Related Person” " included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) Lender and each L/C Issuer (if applicable)) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Collateral Agent or by either Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “"collateral agent” " under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) Lender and each L/C Issuer (if applicable)) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents subagents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Collateral Agent or by an Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) Each Lender hereby authorizes the Agents to enter into such intercreditor arrangements on behalf of the Lenders in respect of First Priority Liens and Second Priority Liens permitted hereunder as the Agents shall determine to be appropriate and consistent with the provisions hereof (including amendments to the any of the Security Documents to give effect thereto). (e) Each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the Collateral Agent to (i) direct the Collateral Trustees to execute the Mortgage Supplements, (ii) consent to the amendment to the Collateral Trust Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(iv) and (iii) enter into any other documents necessary to reflect the terms of this Agreement or effectuate the provisions in clauses (i) and (ii), in each case, in accordance with the Collateral Trust Agreement.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, Agent regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, Agent and the Lenders and each L/C IssuerLenders, and neither the Borrowers Holdings nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management BankLender) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of and as security agent for (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust forfor or as agent under a parallel debt structure for the benefit of) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) Lender and each L/C Issuer (if applicable)) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents subagents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Collateral Agent or by either Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) Each of the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorizes the Agents to enter into intercreditor arrangements on behalf of such Lender in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes and any other Parity Lien Debt (including amendments thereto, if any, (i) consistent with the terms of this Agreement and (ii) which do not otherwise adversely affect the rights and remedies of the Lenders) and any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes and such Parity Lien Debt. (e) Each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the Collateral Agent to (i) direct the Collateral Trustees to execute the Mortgage Supplements, (ii) consent to the amendment to the Collateral Trust Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(iv) and (iii) enter into any other documents necessary to reflect the terms of this Agreement or effectuate the provisions in clauses (i) and (ii), in each case, in accordance with the Collateral Trust Agreement.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender hereby designates and appoints (i) WFF as its representative as Administrative Agent, European Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (in respect of, inter alia, taking the Guarantees and a security interest in the Collateral for and on behalf of the Lender Group) and (ii) WF Canada as its representative as Canadian Administrative Agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and, subject to Section 14.1, each L/C Issuer Lender hereby irrevocably appoints, designates authorizes each Agent to execute and authorizes deliver each of the Administrative Agent other Loan Documents on its behalf and to take such other action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it such Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding Each Agent agrees to act as such on the express conditions contained in this Section 15. The provisions of this Section 15 (other than Section 15.9, Section 15.11, the first and last sentences of Section 15.12(a), and Section 15.12(b)) are solely for the benefit of Agents, and the Lenders, and Borrowers and their Subsidiaries shall have no rights as a third party beneficiary of any of the provisions contained herein. Any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein in this Agreement or in any other Loan DocumentDocument notwithstanding, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participantLender, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against any Agent; it being expressly understood and agreed that the Administrative use of the word “Agent” is for convenience only, regardless that WFF and WF Canada are merely the representatives of whether a Default has occurred the Lenders, and only have the contractual duties set forth herein. Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Agreement, Agents shall have and may use their sole discretion with respect to exercising or refraining from exercising any discretionary rights or taking or refraining from taking any actions that each Agent expressly is continuingentitled to take or assert under or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentenceforegoing, or of any other provision of the Loan Documents that provides rights or powers to Agents, Lenders agree that each Agent shall have the right to exercise the following powers as long as this Agreement remains in effect: (a) maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Obligations, the use Collateral, the Collections of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market customParties, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agentrelated matters, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect to the Loan Documents, (c) make Advances, for itself or on behalf of Lenders as provided in the Lenders Loan Documents, (d) exclusively receive, apply, and distribute the Collections of Loan Parties as provided in the Loan Documents, (e) open and maintain such bank accounts and cash management arrangements as such Agent deems necessary and appropriate in accordance with the Loan Documents for the foregoing purposes with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it the Collateral and the documents associated therewithCollections of Loan Parties, (f) perform, exercise, and each such L/C Issuer shall have enforce any and all other rights and remedies of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX Lender Group with respect to Borrowers, the Obligations, the Collateral, the Collections of Loan Parties, or otherwise related to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer of same as provided in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bankg) incur and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) pay such Lender Group Expenses as such Agent may deem necessary or appropriate for the performance and such L/C Issuer for purposes fulfillment of acquiring, holding its functions and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) 9.1.1.1. Each Lender of the Lenders and each L/C Issuer Issuers hereby irrevocably appoints, designates appoints Bank of America to act on its behalf as the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are delegated to it the Agent by the terms of this Agreement hereof or any other Loan Documentthereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this ARTICLE IX are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuers, and the Borrowers shall not have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions other than the provisions of Section 9.06 relating to the Company’s consultation and notice rights. 9.1.1.2. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall not have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any the Administrative Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) 9.1.1.3. Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (iA) provided to the Agents Administrative Agent in this Article ARTICLE IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit Issuer Documents pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Administrative Agent” as used in this Article ARTICLE IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (iiB) as additionally provided herein with respect to such each L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Xxxxxxx Xxxxx to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swingline Lender (if applicable), L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and and, subject to clause (d) below, to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) The Collateral Agent shall hold and administer any Collateral created pursuant to any Collateral Document governed by German law as agent for each Lender and each L/C Issuer as collateral for the secured obligations expressed in the relevant Collateral Documents, but not on trust.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes each of the Administrative Agent and the Syndication Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such respective powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and the Syndication Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Revolving Credit Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX 9 with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX 9 and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, Swing Line Lender (if applicable), L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien interest created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX 9 (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) With respect to any action by the Administrative Agent to enforce the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, each Lender hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the court in which such action is maintained, and agrees to deliver its Note to the Administrative Agent to the extent necessary to enforce the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders under the Mortgages in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes each of the Administrative Agent Agents to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Credit Agreement and each other Loan Credit Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Credit Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Credit Document, the Administrative Agent Agents shall not have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent Agents have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Credit Agreement or any other Loan Credit Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuingAgents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “"agent” " herein and in the other Loan Credit Documents with reference to any either Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Requirement of Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX Section 10 with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” "Agents" as used in this Article IX Section 10 and in the definition of “"Agent-Related Person” " included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appointsappoints TCG and its successors and permitted assigns to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (subject to the provisions in Section 9.09), and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Furthermore, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent are irrevocably authorized by the Lenders and other Secured Parties to (i) enter into any Collateral Document, or (ii) make or consent to any filings or take any other actions in connection therewith. The Administrative Agent may perform any of its duties through its officers, directors, agents, employees, or affiliates. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions, in each case, other than Section 9.05, Section 9.09, Section 9.11, Section 9.13, and this sentence of this Section 9.01(a). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless . Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of ; additionally, each Lender agrees that it will not assert any claim against the Administrative Agent, Agent based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the Lenders Administrative Agent in connection with this Agreement and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C IssuerReserved. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bankparty to a Secured Hedge Agreement) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X Section 10.04 as if set forth in full herein with respect theretothereto and all references to Administrative Agent in this Article IX shall, where applicable, be read as including a reference to the Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each of the Loan Documents to which the Administrative Agent is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (including releases, payoff letters and similar documents) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, Swing Line Lender (if applicable), L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appointsappoints JPM and its successors and permitted assigns to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (subject to the provisions in Section 9.09), and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Administrative Agent may perform any of its duties through its officers, directors, agents, employees, or affiliates. The provisions of this Article IX (other than Sections 9.09, 9.11, 9.13, 9.14 and 9.15 to the extent of the rights of the Borrower or the other Loan Parties and the obligations and agreements of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the other Secured Parties for the benefit of the Borrower or the other Loan Parties, in each case expressly set forth therein) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless . Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of ; additionally, each Lender agrees that it will not assert any claim against the Administrative Agent, Agent based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the Lenders Administrative Agent in connection with this Agreement and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agentthereunder), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X Section 10.04 as if set forth in full herein with respect theretothereto and all references to Administrative Agent in this Article IX shall, where applicable, be read as including a reference to the Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each of the Loan Documents to which the Administrative Agent is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (including releases, payoff letters and similar documents) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “"agent” " herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is Alderwoods Credit Agreement intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “"Agent” " as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “"Agent-Related Person” " included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “"collateral agent” " under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, Swing Line Lender (if applicable), L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “"collateral agent” " (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “"collateral agent” " under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) Lender and each L/C Issuer (if applicable)) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents subagents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Collateral Agent or by either Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) Each of the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorizes the Agents to enter into intercreditor arrangements on behalf of such Lender in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes (including amendments thereto, if any, (i) consistent with the terms of this Agreement and (ii) which do not otherwise adversely affect the rights and remedies of the Lenders) and any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes. (e) Each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the Collateral Agent to (i) direct the Collateral Trustees to execute the Mortgage Supplements, (ii) consent to the amendment to the Collateral Trust Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(iv) and (iii) enter into any other documents necessary to reflect the terms of this Agreement or effectuate the provisions in clauses (i) and (ii), in each case, in accordance with the Collateral Trust Agreement.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, and the Administrative Agent hereby accepts such appointment. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto, and the Collateral Agent hereby accepts such appointment. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Collateral Agent to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each of the Loan Documents to which the Collateral Agent is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (including releases, payoff letters and similar documents) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, and the Administrative Agent hereby accepts such appointment. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX‎Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX‎Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto, and the Collateral Agent hxxxxx accepts such appointment. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 9.02‎9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX‎Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.079.07‎9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Collateral Agent to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each of the Loan Documents to which the Collateral Agent is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (including releases, payoff letters and similar documents) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes Bank of America to act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.Section

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) Lender and each L/C Issuer (if applicable)) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent and as the representative of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents subagents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Collateral Agent or by either Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including including, without limitation, Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto. (d) Each of the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorizes the Agents to enter into intercreditor arrangements on behalf of such Lender in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes (including amendments thereto, if any, (i) consistent with the terms of this Agreement and (ii) which do not otherwise adversely affect the rights and remedies of the Lenders) and any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of the 2003 Second Lien Notes. (e) Each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes the Collateral Agent to (i) direct the Collateral Trustees to execute the Mortgage Supplements, (ii) consent to the amendment to the Collateral Trust Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(v) and (iii) enter into any other documents necessary to reflect the terms of this Agreement or effectuate the provisions in clauses (i) and (ii), in each case, in accordance with the Collateral Trust Agreement.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender hereby irrevocably appoints NYDIG ABL LLC and its successors and permitted assigns to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Credit Documents and each L/C Issuer Lender hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Credit Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Credit Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Credit Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any such provisions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Credit Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Credit Document or otherwise exist 81 4885-4330-5790v.25 against the Administrative any Agent, regardless . Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Credit Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of the law of any applicable Lawjurisdiction. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of ; additionally, each Lender agrees that it will not assert any claim against the Administrative Agent, Agent based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the Lenders Administrative Agent in connection with this Agreement and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Credit Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Credit Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connectionWithout limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as “collateral agent” (applicable, to execute and any co-agentsdeliver, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by to perform its obligations under, each of the Credit Documents to which the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (or any portion thereofincluding releases, payoffs and similar documents) granted under with respect to the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any and the rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent)Secured Parties with respect thereto, shall be entitled to as contemplated by and in accordance with the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders. The Collateral Agent xxxxxx agrees to act upon the express conditions contained herein and the other Credit Documents, as though such co-agentsapplicable. (c) The Administrative Agent agrees that any receipt by it of notices or any other communication pursuant to this Agreement or any other Credit Document shall be promptly notified and forwarded (as applicable), sub-agents with all attachments or other supporting documentation, to the Collateral Agent and attorneys-in-fact were each Lender. Notwithstanding the “collateral agent” under foregoing, copies of any notices related to the Loan DocumentsBorrowers or any other Credit Party should always be delivered simultaneously to the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent. (d) The provisions of this Section 11 are solely for the benefit of Agents and Article X the Lenders, and Borrowers shall not have any rights as if set forth in full herein a beneficiary of any of the provisions thereof. In performing its functions and duties hereunder, each Agent shall act solely as an agent of the Lenders and does not assume and shall not be deemed to have assumed any obligation towards or relationship of agency or trust with respect theretoor for the Borrowers.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (ai) Each U.S. Lender hereby designates and appoints WFCF as its representative as U.S. Agent and (ii) Each Canadian Lender hereby designates and appoints WFCFCC as its representative and Canadian Agent, in each case, under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and each L/C Issuer Lender hereby irrevocably appointsauthorizes (and by entering into a Bank Product Agreement, designates each Bank Product Provider shall be deemed to designate, appoint, and authorizes authorize) each Agent to execute and deliver each of the Administrative Agent other Loan Documents on its behalf and to take such other action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it such Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any U.S. Agent agrees to act as agent for and on behalf of the U.S. Lenders (and the U.S. Bank Product Providers) on the conditions contained in this Section 15 and Canadian Agent agrees to act as agent for and on behalf of the Canadian Lenders (and the Canadian Bank Product Providers) on the conditions contained in this Section 15. Any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein in this Agreement or in any other Loan DocumentDocument notwithstanding, the Administrative no Agent shall not have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth hereinherein or in the other Loan Documents, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender (or participantBank Product Provider), and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentenceforegoing, the use of the term “agent” herein and in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Lawlaw. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative a representative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article Each Lender hereby further authorizes (other than and by entering into a Bank Product Agreement, each Bank Product Provider shall be deemed to authorize) U.S. Agent and Canadian Agent, as applicable, to act as the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit secured party under each of the Administrative AgentLoan Documents that create a Lien on any item of Collateral. Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Agreement, each Agent shall have and may use its sole discretion with respect to exercising or refraining from exercising any discretionary rights or taking or refraining from taking any actions that such Agent expressly is entitled to take or assert under or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, or of any other provision of the Loan Documents that provides rights or powers to Agents, Lenders agree that Agents shall have the right to exercise the following powers as long as this Agreement remains in effect: (a) maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Obligations, the Lenders Collateral, the Collections of Parent and each L/C Issuerits Subsidiaries, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). related matters, (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect to the Loan Documents, (c) make Advances, for itself or on behalf of the Lenders applicable Lenders, as provided in the Loan Documents, (d) exclusively receive, apply, and distribute the Collections of Parent and its Subsidiaries as provided in the Loan Documents, (e) open and maintain such bank accounts and cash management arrangements as such Agent deems necessary and appropriate in accordance with the Loan Documents for the foregoing purposes with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it the Collateral and the documents associated therewithCollections of Parent and its Subsidiaries, (f) perform, exercise, and each such L/C Issuer shall have enforce any and all other rights and remedies of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX Lender Group with respect to Parent or its Subsidiaries, the Obligations, the Collateral, the Collections of Parent and its Subsidiaries, or otherwise related to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer of same as provided in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bankg) incur and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) pay such Lender Group Expenses as such Agent may deem necessary or appropriate for the performance and such L/C Issuer for purposes fulfillment of acquiring, holding its functions and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued (or deemed issued) by it the L/C Issuer and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX X with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued (or deemed issued) by it or proposed to be issued (or deemed issued) by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX X and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The No Agent shall be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Except for the provisions set forth in Section 9.09, the provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, Agents and the Lenders and each L/C IssuerLenders, and neither the Borrowers nor any other no Loan Party shall have rights as a third third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)provisions. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer[Reserved]. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each Each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Collateral Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder or under any intercreditor agreement at the direction of the Administrative Collateral Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appointsappoints PNC and its successors and permitted assigns to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (subject to the provisions in Section 9.09), and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Furthermore, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent are irrevocably authorized by the Lenders and other Secured Parties to (i) enter into any Collateral Document, or (ii) make or consent to any filings or take any other actions in connection therewith. The Administrative Agent may perform any of its duties through its officers, directors, agents, employees, or affiliates. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions, in each case, other than Section 9.05, Section 9.09, Section 9.11, Section 9.13, Section 9.14, Section 9.15 and this sentence of this Section 9.01(a). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless . Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of ; additionally, each Lender agrees that it will not assert any claim against the Administrative Agent, Agent based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the Lenders Administrative Agent in connection with this Agreement and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11)transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X Section 10.04 as if set forth in full herein with respect theretothereto and all references to Administrative Agent in this Article IX shall, where applicable, be read as including a reference to the Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize (i) the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, each of the Loan Documents to which the Administrative Agent is a party and (ii) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, any and all documents (including releases, payoff letters and similar documents) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender, the Swingline Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appointsappoints Ally to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (subject to the provisions in Section 9.09), and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Administrative Agent may perform any of its duties through its officers, directors, agents, employees, or affiliates. Except as expressly provided for in Sections 9.09 and 9.11 with respect to the Borrowers’ right to receive, or their ability to furnish, notice as described therein, the provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Document no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless . Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. The Swingline Lender shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Swingline Loans made by it, and such Swingline Lender shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such Swingline Lender in connection with Swingline Loans made by it or proposed to be made by it as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such Swingline Lender with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such Swingline Lender. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each Lender, Swingline Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on in trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Secured Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, Agent as “collateral agent” Collateral Agent (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” Collateral Agent under the Loan Documents) and Article X Section 10.04 as if set forth in full herein with respect theretothereto and all references to Administrative Agent in this Article IX shall, where applicable, be read as including a reference to the Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lenders hereby expressly authorize the Administrative Agent as Collateral Agent to execute any and all documents (including releases) with respect to the Collateral and the rights of the Secured Parties with respect thereto (including any intercreditor agreement), as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents and acknowledge and agree that any such action by any Agent shall bind the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, Swingline Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Cash Management Bank party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement and/or a potential Hedge Bank party to a Secured Hedge Agreement).

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, designates and authorizes the Administrative each Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative no Agent shall have no any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative any Agent, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11). (b) Each The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents Administrative Agent in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Administrative Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such the L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.

Appointment and Authorization of Agents. (a) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints, appoints WhiteHorse as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to it by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent shall have no duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall the Administrative Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against the Administrative Agent, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties. The provisions of this Article (other than the provisions of Section 9.09 and Section 9.11) IX are solely for the benefit of of, and among the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrowers Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall be bound by or have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions (other than except to the provisions of extent such rights are set forth herein, including with respect to such rights in Section 9.09 and Section 9.119.09). (b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Agent” as used in this Article IX and in the definition of “Agent-Related Person” included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer. (c) The Administrative Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders (including in its capacities as a Lender, L/C Issuer (if applicable) and a potential Hedge Bank or Cash Management Bank) and each L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to act as the agent of (and to hold any security interest, charge or other Lien created by the Collateral Documents for and on behalf of or on trust for) such Lender and such L/C Issuer for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by any of the Loan Parties to secure any of the Obligations, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. In this connection, the Administrative Agent, as “collateral agent” (and any co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact appointed by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.02 for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents, or for exercising any rights and remedies thereunder at the direction of the Administrative Agent), shall be entitled to the benefits of all provisions of this Article IX (including Section 9.07, as though such co-agents, sub-agents and attorneys-in-fact were the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents) and Article X as if set forth in full herein with respect thereto.