Common use of Certain Calculations and Tests Clause in Contracts

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement (Waystar Holding Corp.), First Lien Credit Agreement (Waystar Holding Corp.), First Lien Credit Agreement (Waystar Holding Corp.)

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Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance at any time following the Conversion Date with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date occurring at any time following the Conversion Date (the “LCT Test Date”) either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (b) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, and (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, test or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transaction related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions). For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election, (1) if any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA or Total Assets of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a result of such fluctuations; (2) if any related requirements and conditions (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default) for which compliance or satisfaction was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date not have been complied with or satisfied (including due to the occurrence or continuation of an Default or Event of Default), such requirements and conditions will not be deemed to have been failed to be complied with or satisfied (and such Default or Event of Default shall be deemed not to have occurred or be continuing); and (3) in calculating the availability under any ratio, test or basket in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or date for redemption, purchase or repayment specified in an irrevocable notice for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires or passes (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice is terminated, expires or passes or, as applicable, the offer in respect of an LCT Public Offer for, such acquisition is terminated), as applicable, without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio, test or basket shall be determined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on any ratio based exceptions, thresholds and (cbaskets, such ratio(s) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other exceptions, thresholds or baskets under the same covenant (other than ratio based-baskets) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, each Lien incurred and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, other transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall undertaken will be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio been incurred, issued or test occurring after taken first, to the time such action is takenextent available, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as pursuant to the case may berelevant ratio-based test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to (i) in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any amounts portion thereof) is incurred or transactions entered into (issued, any Lien is incurred or consummated) other transaction is undertaken in reliance on any ratio based exceptions, thresholds and baskets, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Revolving Credit Loan or Letter of Credit Incurred or issued, as applicable, immediately prior to or in connection therewith; and (ii) any calculation or measure that is determined with reference to the Borrower’s financial statements (including Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Net Income, Fixed Charges, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, and Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio) may be determined with reference to the financial statements of a provision Parent Entity delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in the penultimate paragraph of Section 6.01. (d) For purposes of making the computations referred to above, any Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, amalgamations, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations that have been made by the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the date of such computation shall be calculated on a pro forma basis assuming that all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, amalgamations, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations (and the change in any associated fixed charge obligations and the change in Consolidated EBITDA resulting therefrom) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. If since the beginning of such period any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged or amalgamated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the beginning of such period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, amalgamation, consolidation, operational change, business expansion or disposed or discontinued operation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then the applicable computations shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or disposed operation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower undertakes the Staggered Emergence, then the computation for so long as a Designated Entity is not a Restricted Subsidiary shall be calculated as if such Designated Entity had been disposed of at the beginning of the reference period. (e) For purposes of this Agreement Agreement, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction (including the Transactions), the pro forma calculations shall be made in good faith by a responsible financial or chief accounting officer of the Borrower (and may include, for the avoidance of doubt, cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies resulting from such transaction which is being given pro forma effect. If any covenant Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect), the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred had been the applicable rate for the reference period (taking into account any Hedging Obligations applicable to such Indebtedness). Interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the definition Borrower to be the rate of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. For purposes of making the computations referred to in the preceding paragraphs, interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility computed with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such amounts, Indebtedness during the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) reference period except as set forth in reliance on a provision the first paragraph of this Agreement (including any covenant definition. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with similar rate, a financial ratio eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or test (includingother rate, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in determined to have been based upon the calculation of rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsBorrower may designate.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Parent Borrower (the Parent Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioParent Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Parent Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Parent Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in this Agreement that are calculated Section 7.09) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a)7.09 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.03.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Restaurant Brands International Inc.), Credit Agreement (Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership), Credit Agreement (Restaurant Brands International Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of contrary, in connection with any required calculation of action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, for purposes of: (x) determining compliance with any provision in this Agreement or any Loan Document (other than the Financial Covenants (other than any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a requires Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(athe Financial Covenants)) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Cash Interest Coverage Ratio testtest or Pro Forma compliance test with the Financial Covenants) (and for the avoidance of doubt, any financial ratio set forth in Section 2.20); (y) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the amount requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default); (z) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets)and any other availability of a “basket” or exception, in each case, then such financial ratio compliance or test shall testing on a Pro Forma basis may be calculated determined, at the election of the Borrower: (A) in the case of any Acquisition Transaction, Investment or Disposition, at the time of either (x) the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or (y) at the time of the consummation of the Limited Condition Transaction, as applicable or (B) in the case of any prepayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or similar repayment of Indebtedness constituting a Limited Condition Transaction, at the time of (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such prepayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or similar repayment or (y) the making of such prepayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or similar repayment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Acquisition Transaction, Investment, Disposition and/or prepayment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or similar repayment (such elected date, the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Test Period ending prior to the LCA Test Date, Holdings could have taken such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket,” such change is maderatio, such transaction is consummated or such event occursrepresentation, as the case may bewarranty, and no absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with; provided that if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to re-determine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be deemed to be the applicable LCA Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets. For the avoidance of doubt, if Holdings has elected to apply clause (A)(x) or (B)(x) above in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of a change fluctuations in any such financial ratio or test occurring after “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the time such action is takentarget of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such change “baskets” or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is made, permitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such transaction Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such event occursLimited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, as (A) any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the case may beuse of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had been consummated and (B) solely in connection with the calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability with respect to the making of Restricted Payments, any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had not been consummated. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Cash Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Cash Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof and any concurrent borrowing under a revolving facility (including a Borrowing consisting of Revolving Loans) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Koppers Holdings Inc.), Credit Agreement (Koppers Holdings Inc.), Credit Agreement (Koppers Holdings Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and this Section 1.111.10, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Debt to Equity Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Tangible Net Worth and Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAthe component definitions of any of the foregoing) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such any applicable Test Period and each such to give effect to all Subject Transaction Transactions on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since Basis that occurred on or after the beginning first day of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (which may be after the end of such Test Period); provided, that solely for purposes of calculating quarterly compliance with Section 6.13(a), no Subject Transaction occurring after the last day of the Test Period shall be taken into account or given pro forma effect. (b) With respect to any Limited Condition Transaction, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) To the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (A) compliance with any Subject Financial Incurrence Test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.13(a) hereof and any Total Debt to Equity Ratio test), and/or any Basket expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets, (C) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default), (D) compliance with, or determination of availability under, any Basket (including any categories (or subcategories) or items (or sub-items) under Section 2.22, 6.01, 6.02, 6.04, 6.06, 6.07 or 6.09 or any applicable defined terms used in any of the foregoing, including any measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets) or (E) compliance with, or satisfaction of, any other condition or requirement, in each case, in connection with any Limited Condition Transactions (or any actions and transactions in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction (including the incurrence of any Indebtedness (and related Liens) pursuant to Sections 2.22 and 6.01)) and any actions or transactions related thereto, determination of whether the relevant conditions or requirement described in subclauses (A) through (E) above (the “LCT Requirements”) are satisfied or complied with may be made, at the election of the Borrower (an “LCT Election”), on the date (the “LCT Test Date”) the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of irrevocable notice (which may be conditional or subject to deferral) with respect to Indebtedness or declaration of a Restricted Payment). For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election, and any Default or Event of Default occurs following the LCT Test Date and prior to the consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to not have occurred or be continuing for purposes of determining whether any action being taken in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder. (ii) If, after giving effect to the Limited Condition Transaction (any Person that subsequently became related actions and transactions, including the incurrence of any Indebtedness (and related Liens) pursuant to Sections 2.22 and 6.01 and the use of proceeds thereof and related Subject Transactions) and any related pro forma adjustments on a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedPro Forma Basis, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such Limited Condition Transaction (and all related actions and transactions) on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with any joint venture since applicable LCT Requirements, all applicable LCT Requirements shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes and the beginning Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries may consummate such Limited Condition Transaction and take or consummate all related actions and transactions at any time subsequent to the LCT Test Date regardless of whether any LCT Requirement determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time subsequent to such LCT Test Date fail to be complied with or satisfied for any reason whatsoever (including due to the occurrence or existence of any event, fact or circumstance), and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of the consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionLimited Condition Transaction and taking or consummation of all related actions and transactions. (iii) If internal financial statements of the Borrower of the type described in Section 5.01(a) or Section 5.01(b), thenas applicable, are available (as determined in good faith by the Borrower) or such financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(a) or Section 5.01(b), as applicable, (a) the Borrower may elect, in each its sole discretion, to re-determine compliance with, or satisfaction of, all applicable LCT Requirements on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, any applicable financial ratio or test such date of re-determination shall thereafter be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of deemed to be the applicable LCT Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, and (xb) calculating except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with Section 6.12(asuch ratios, tests or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) and shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date. (yiv) In calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes availability under any ratio, test, basket, cap or threshold in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction (including any other Limited Condition Transaction and related actions and transactions) following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement, the notice redemption, purchase or repayment or the declaration for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires, passes or is revoked, as applicable, without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Transaction, in each caseany such ratio, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period test, basket, cap or threshold shall be taken into accountdetermined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction (and related actions and transactions). (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test6.13(a) hereof, any Total Leverage Debt to Equity Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (b) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall occur or be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may becalculation. (cd) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, in calculating any Non-Fixed Basket any (x) Indebtedness incurred to fund original issue discount and/or upfront fees with respect to Indebtedness incurred under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket or in a concurrent transaction, a single transaction or a series of related transactions with the amount incurred, or transaction entered into or consummated, under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket and (y) any amounts incurred incurred, or transactions entered into (or consummated) , in reliance on a provision Fixed Basket in a concurrent transaction, a single transaction or a series of this Agreement related transactions with the amount incurred, or transaction entered into or consummated, under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket, in each case of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), shall be disregarded in the calculation of such Non-Fixed Basket. For all purposes hereunder, (i) “Fixed Basket” shall mean any Basket that is subject to a fixed-dollar limit (including Baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets), (ii) “Non-Fixed Basket” shall mean any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) Basket that does not require is subject to compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any the Financial Covenants and the Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testDebt to Equity Ratio) (any such amountsratio or test, the a Fixed AmountsFinancial Incurrence Test”) substantially concurrently and (iii) “Basket” means any amount, threshold, exception or value (including by reference to the Total Debt to Equity Ratio or Consolidated Total Assets) permitted or prescribed with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement Indebtedness (including any covenant Incremental Facility, Incremental Term Loan or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(aEquivalent Debt), Lien, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment, Burdensome Agreement, Investment, Disposition, Affiliate transaction or any First Lien Leverage Ratio testtransaction, action, judgment or amount under any Secured Leverage Ratio test, provision in this Agreement or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountsother Loan Document.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and this Section 1.111.10, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Debt to Total Assets Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Senior Debt to Total Assets Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAthe component definitions of any of the foregoing) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such any applicable Test Period and each such to give effect to all Subject Transaction Transactions on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since Basis that occurred on or after the beginning first day of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (which may be after the end of such Test Period); provided, that solely for purposes of calculating quarterly compliance with Section 6.13(a), no Subject Transaction occurring after the last day of the Test Period shall be taken into account or given pro forma effect. (b) With respect to any Limited Condition Transaction, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) To the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (A) the making or accuracy of any Subject representations and warranties (other than in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment, the Specified Representations as related thereto), (B) compliance with any Financial Incurrence Test (including, without limitation, Section 6.13(a) hereof, any Total Debt to Total Assets Ratio test or any Senior Debt to Totals Assets Ratio test), and/or any Basket expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets, (C) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default), (D) compliance with, or determination of availability under, any Basket (including any categories (or subcategories) or items (or sub-items) under Section 2.22, 6.01, 6.02, 6.04, 6.06, 6.07 or 6.09 or any applicable defined terms used in any of the foregoing, including any measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets) or (E) compliance with, or satisfaction of, any other condition or requirement, in each case, in connection with any Limited Condition Transactions (or any actions and transactions in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction has occurred (including the incurrence of any Indebtedness (and related Liens) pursuant to Sections 2.22 and 6.01)) and any actions or transactions related thereto, determination of whether the relevant conditions or requirement described in subclauses (A) through (E) above (the “LCT Requirements”) are satisfied or complied with may be made, at the election of the Borrower (an “LCT Election”), on the date (the “LCT Test Date”) the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of irrevocable notice (which may be conditional or subject to deferral) with respect to Indebtedness or declaration of a Restricted Payment). (ii) If, after giving effect to the Limited Condition Transaction (any Person that subsequently became related actions and transactions, including the incurrence of any Indebtedness (and related Liens) pursuant to Sections 2.22 and 6.01 and the use of proceeds thereof and related Subject Transactions) and any related pro forma adjustments on a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedPro Forma Basis, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such Limited Condition Transaction (and all related actions and transactions) on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with any joint venture since applicable LCT Requirements, all applicable LCT Requirements shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes and the beginning Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries may consummate such Limited Condition Transaction and take or consummate all related actions and transactions at any time subsequent to the LCT Test Date regardless of whether any LCT Requirement determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time subsequent to such LCT Test Date fail to be complied with or satisfied for any reason whatsoever (including due to the occurrence or existence of any event, fact or circumstance), and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of the consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionLimited Condition Transaction and taking or consummation of all related actions and transactions. (iii) If internal financial statements of the Borrower of the type described in Section 5.01(a) or Section 5.01(b), thenas applicable, are available (as determined in good faith by the Borrower) or such financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(a) or Section 5.01(b), as applicable, (a) the Borrower may elect, in each its sole discretion, to re-determine compliance with, or satisfaction of, all applicable LCT Requirements on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, any applicable financial ratio or test such date of re-determination shall thereafter be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of deemed to be the applicable LCT Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, and (xb) calculating except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with Section 6.12(asuch ratios, tests or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) and shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date. (yiv) In calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes availability under any ratio, test, basket, cap or threshold in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction (including any other Limited Condition Transaction and related actions and transactions) following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement, the notice redemption, purchase or repayment or the declaration for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires, passes or is revoked, as applicable, without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Transaction, in each caseany such ratio, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period test, basket, cap or threshold shall be taken into accountdetermined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction (and related actions and transactions). (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.13(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Total Debt to Total Assets Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Debt to Total Leverage Assets Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (b) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall occur or be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may becalculation. (cd) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, in calculating any Non-Fixed Basket any (x) Indebtedness incurred to fund original issue discount and/or upfront fees with respect to Indebtedness incurred under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket or in a concurrent transaction, a single transaction or a series of related transactions with the amount incurred, or transaction entered into or consummated, under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket and (y) any amounts incurred incurred, or transactions entered into (or consummated) , in reliance on a provision of this Agreement Fixed Basket (including the Free and Clear Incremental Amount) in a concurrent transaction, a single transaction or a series of related transactions with the amount incurred, or transaction entered into or consummated, under an applicable Non-Fixed Basket, in each case of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), shall be disregarded in the calculation of such Non-Fixed Basket. For all purposes hereunder, (i) “Fixed Basket” shall mean any covenant or the definition Basket that is subject to a fixed-dollar limit (including Baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets), (ii) Incremental Cap”) Non-Fixed Basket” shall mean any Basket that does not require is subject to compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Financial Covenant, any First Lien Leverage the Senior Debt to Total Assets Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any and the Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testDebt to Total Assets Ratio) (any such amountsratio or test, a “Financial Incurrence Test”) and (iii) “Basket” means any amount, threshold, exception or value (including by reference to the Senior Debt to Total Assets Ratio, the “Fixed Amounts”Total Debt to Total Assets Ratio or Consolidated Total Assets) substantially concurrently permitted or prescribed with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement Indebtedness (including any covenant Incremental Facility, Incremental Term Loan or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(aEquivalent Debt), Lien, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment, Burdensome Agreement, Investment, Disposition, Affiliate transaction or any First Lien Leverage Ratio testtransaction, action, judgment or amount under any Secured Leverage Ratio test, provision in this Agreement or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountsother Loan Document.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtproceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided, that (other than solely for purposes with respect to the incurrence test under which such Limited Condition Acquisition is being made) Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Total Assets or assets and Consolidated Net Income of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition can only be used in the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end determination of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)ratio and baskets if and when such Limited Condition Acquisition has closed. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC), Revolving Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC), Revolving Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinIn connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount solely for purposes of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherrequires that no Default or Event of Default, if since the beginning of as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedaction, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of as applicable, such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transactioncondition shall, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning option of the applicable Borrower, be deemed satisfied, so long as no Default or Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the LCT Test Period (it being understood, for Date. For the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes if the Borrower has exercised its option under the first sentence of this clause (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) a), and (y) calculating any Default or Event of Default occurs following the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes relevant LCT Test Date and prior to or on the date of the definitions consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)such Limited Condition Transaction, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to not have occurred or be continuing for purposes of determining whether any action being taken in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder. (b) In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for the purposes of determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement that requires the calculation of the ratio of Total Liabilities to Gross Asset Value, the ratio of EBITDA to Fixed Charges, the ratio of Secured Indebtedness to Gross Asset Value or the ratio of Unsecured Indebtedness to Unencumbered Asset Value (but, for the avoidance of doubt, not for purposes of determining whether the Borrower has actually complied with any financial covenant in Section 10.1), at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination of compliance with such provision hereunder shall be deemed to be the date on which the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Date”), and if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower most recently ended on or prior to the applicable LCT Test Date for which financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 9.1 or Section 9.2 (or, prior to the delivery of any such financial statements, the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower included in the latest financial statements provided to the Administrative Agent), the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such provision, such provision shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election and any of the ratios for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, including due to fluctuations in EBITDA, Gross Asset Value or Unencumbered Asset Value of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, on or prior to the date of consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a change result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether such ratio has been satisfied in connection with such financial Limited Condition Transaction. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then (i) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test occurring after with respect to the time incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens, or the making of distributions or Restricted Payments, Investments, mergers or dispositions on or following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the definitive agreement for such event occursLimited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, as any such ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the case may be. use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (cii) Notwithstanding anything such ratio or test shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 1.6 shall not, except to the contrary herein, extent expressly set forth in Section 2.13 with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingCommitment Increase, without limitation, apply to Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts6.2.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.), Term Loan Agreement (Realty Income Corp), Term Loan Agreement (Realty Income Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtproceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided, that (other than solely for purposes with respect to the incurrence test under which such Limited Condition Acquisition is being made) Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Total Assets or assets and Consolidated Net Income of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition can only be used in the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end determination of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)ratio and baskets if and when such Limited Condition Acquisition has closed. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC), Term Loan Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC), Term Loan Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) including, without limitation, Section 6.11 hereof, any Subject Transaction has occurred Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any cap expressed as a percentage and/or based on the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or any other basket, (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Restricted Subsidiaries Default or Event of Default) or the accuracy of representations and warranties as a condition to (A) the consummation of any Limited Condition Transaction or any joint venture since transaction in connection therewith (including the beginning assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness) and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Payment or any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any Acquisition or similar Investment or other transaction described in the immediately preceding clause (A), at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Reference Period at the time of) either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Acquisition or other Investment or (y) the consummation of such Test Acquisition or other Investment, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Reference Period has consummated at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Subject TransactionRestricted Debt Payment, thenat the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Reference Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Acquisition, Investment, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment and, in each case, the incurrence or assumption of any applicable Indebtedness in connection therewith, on a Pro Forma Basis; provided that if the Borrower has made such an election, then, in connection with the determination of (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.11 hereof and/or any Total Leverage Ratio) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage or based on the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or any other basket or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or the accuracy of representations and warranties, in each case as a condition to the consummation of any transaction in connection with (A) any Limited Condition Transaction (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness) and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment in each of the foregoing cases on or following the date of such election and prior to (x) in the case of clause (A) of this proviso, the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated and (y) in the case of clause (B) of this proviso, the making of the applicable Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment, each such determination shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning Limited Condition Transaction, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment and other pro forma events in connection therewith (including any incurrence of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xIndebtedness) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test6.11 hereof, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsEBITDA), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may becalculation. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (SatixFy Communications Ltd.), Successor Agent Agreement, First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Omnibus Amendment to Loan Documents (Eventbrite, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Eventbrite, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherIndenture, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test extent that the terms in this Indenture require (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage the Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total or Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio test or Total Unencumbered Assets test) and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets or (ii) the amount absence of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default), as a condition to the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the date of determination of such ratio, test, cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets, Default and/or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) shall, at the election of the Issuers, be the date of the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition, after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) and such ratios or tests or caps or Defaults or Events of Default shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition (including the pro forma adjustments described in the definition of “Interest Coverage Ratio”) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the applicable period, and for the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA or the consolidated results of operations of the target company) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related transactions; provided, however, that (a) if any ratio or cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets improves as a result of such fluctuations, any such improved ratio or cap may be utilized and (b) if the Issuers elect to have such determination occur at the time of entry into the definitive agreement, any such transactions (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result on the date the definitive agreements for the applicable Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into and outstanding thereafter for purposes of a change in such financial ratio calculating any baskets or test occurring ratios under this Indenture after the time date of such action is taken, definitive agreements and before the consummation of such change is made, Limited Condition Acquisition unless and until such transaction is consummated or such event occursLimited Condition Acquisition has been abandoned, as determined by the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything Issuers, prior to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountsconsummation thereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Nineteenth Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.), Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.), Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant including, without limitation, Revolving Loans and, to the extent established or incurred under the definition of “Free and Clear Incremental Cap”Amount, Incremental Facilities and Incremental Equivalent Debt) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.05, cash proceeds of any simultaneous incurrence of Indebtedness shall be disregarded in calculating the amount of Available Cash for purposes of determining whether Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred. (b) For the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the incurrence of any Indebtedness under Section 2.20, the definitions of Required Lenders, Required Revolving Lenders and Required Term Loan Lenders shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with this Section 1.04, Section 2.20 and the definition of “Incremental Cap”; provided that any waiver, amendment or modification obtained on such basis (i) will not become operative until substantially contemporaneously with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, (ii) is not required in order to avoid a covenant Default and (iii) does not affect the rights or duties under this Agreement of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any then outstanding Class but not the Lenders in respect of such Indebtedness to be incurred. (c) Any reference herein or in any other Loan Document to the ranking of Liens shall be determined without regard to control of remedies. (d) For all purposes of this Agreement and the calculations subject hereto, at the Borrower’s election, the acquisition of any Person, property, business or assets (and any pro forma events to occur in connection therewith, including the assumption or incurrence of any Indebtedness or Liens and any Run Rate Benefits) shall be deemed to have “occurred” and been “consummated” upon the Borrower or any Subsidiary or entering into a binding definitive agreement or letter of intent with respect thereto, and such deemed occurrence shall continue until such transaction is actually consummated or is abandoned or such definitive agreement or letter of intent is otherwise terminated.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (EverCommerce Inc.), Credit Agreement (EverCommerce Inc.), Credit Agreement (EverCommerce Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bwhen calculating any applicable ratio (other than for purposes of calculating compliance with Section 7.11) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio or other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be either (i) the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or (ii) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the Secured Leverage Ratiodate on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with the City Code (in each case, the Interest Coverage Ratio “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the amount other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Total Assets EBITDA of the Borrower and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAits Restricted Subsidiaries) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test test, any Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof), in each case, which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall in each case be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.03. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Article VII, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrower may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Article VII, and with respect to any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, Restricted Payments or repayments of Subordinated Debt) may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition so long as the Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition (as so redivided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such redivision or reclassification and if any such redivision or reclassification of any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition would result in such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition or any portion thereof being permitted under any unlimited basket, such redivision or reclassification shall be deemed to occur automatically when such redivision or reclassification would be possible.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Holley Inc.), Credit Agreement (Holley Inc.), Credit Agreement (Holley Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Parent Borrower (the Parent Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”), thenand if, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the applicable Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate in compliance with such ratios and provisions, for such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with unless a Specified Event of Default shall be continuing at the time of the consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrowers) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” such ratios and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period other provisions shall not be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated tested at the time of consummation of such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated Limited Condition Acquisition or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or related Specified Transactions unless a Specified Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result continuing at the time of a change the consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition. If the Parent Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in such financial connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test occurring after basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the time relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such event occursLimited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, as any such ratio or basket shall be calculated on (1) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the case may beuse of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and use of proceeds thereof); provided, that (other than solely with respect to the incurrence test under which such Limited Condition Acquisition is being made) Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Net Income of any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition can only be used in the determination of the relevant ratio and baskets if and when such Limited Condition Acquisition has closed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Limited Condition Acquisition provisions set forth above shall not apply in respect of any incurrence of any Loans (or other Credit Extensions) the proceeds of which will be used to finance such Limited Condition Acquisition. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, pro forma compliance with any Total Secured Net Leverage Ratio, Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Credit Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Credit Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a9.12 hereof, any Incurrence test and/or the Distribution Conditions or Investment and Debt Incurrence Conditions, but excluding determinations with respect to compliance with (x) any Total Excess Availability requirement thereunder and (y) the Availability Conditions for purposes of Credit Extensions), (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any First Lien Leverage Ratio testtype of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets and any other availability of a Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount, any Secured Leverage Ratio testin each case in connection with a transaction permitted hereunder, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testundertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the amount date of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of the Company (subject such election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an "LCA Election"), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction are entered into (the "LCA Test Date"), and if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Tests Period ending on or prior to the LCA Test Date, the Company could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Company has made an LCA Election and (x) any of the ratios or "baskets" for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of a change fluctuations in any such financial ratio ratio, Fixed Amount or test occurring after Incurrence-Based Amount (including due to fluctuations of the time such action is takentarget of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such change Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is madepermitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio, Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such transaction Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such event occursLimited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred such ratio or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance "basket" availability shall be calculated on a provision of this Agreement pro forma basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) that does not require had been consummated. For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCA Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with a any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)9.12 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio Incurrence test and/or the Distribution Conditions or Investment and Debt Incurrence Conditions) and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testcap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets, (y) (any such amountsrepresentation and warranties, or any requirement regarding the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred absence of a Default or transactions entered into Event of Default (or consummatedany type of Default or Event of Default) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement or (including z) any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or availability test (includingunder any "baskets", without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation made as of the financial ratio or test applicable to date of the Incurrence-Based Amountsconsummation of such transaction.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (SunOpta Inc.), Credit Agreement (SunOpta Inc.), Restatement Agreement (SunOpta Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which the Transaction or any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and the Transaction and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”including, without limitation, Section 6.01(x)) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Certara, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Certara, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Certara, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and ), (c) and Section 1.11(d), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, for purposes of calculating Excess Cash Flow)) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Administrative Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (or, in the case of Consolidated Total Assets (or with respect to any determination pertaining to the balance sheet, including the acquisition of Cash and Cash Equivalents), as of the last day of such Test Period), it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of calculating (x) calculating quarterly compliance with Section 6.12(a6.13(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions definition of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each casethe date of the required calculation shall be the last day of the Test Period, and no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period thereafter shall be taken into account. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.13(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Administrative Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or similar Investment, at the time of (on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at such time) either (x) in the case of any Limited Condition Acquisition, the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or (y) the consummation of such acquisition or Investment, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at such time) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment (so long as such Restricted Payment is made within 60 days of such declaration) or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at such time) (x) with respect to any Restricted Debt Payment for which irrevocable notice must be given, delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect, on a Pro Forma Basis, to (I) the relevant acquisition or similar Investment, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment and (II) any other acquisition or similar Investment, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment that has not been consummated but with respect to which the Administrative Borrower has elected to test any applicable condition prior to the date of consummation in accordance with this Section 1.10(b). (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.13(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.13(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, including any amount drawn under the Revolving Facility, a “Fixed AmountsAmount”) substantially concurrently with any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.13(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the (i) any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount and (ii) except as provided in clause (i), pro forma effect shall be given to the entire transaction. (e) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Administrative Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (f) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the granting of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Syneos Health, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Syneos Health, Inc.), Credit Agreement (INC Research Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherIndenture, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test extent that the terms in this Indenture require (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage the Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total or Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio test or Total Unencumbered Assets test) and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets or (ii) the amount absence of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default), as a condition to the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the date of determination of such ratio, test, cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets, Default and/or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) shall, at the election of the Issuers, be the date of the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition, after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) and such ratios or tests or caps or Defaults or Events of Default shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition (including the pro forma adjustments described in the definition of “Interest Coverage Ratio”) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the applicable period, and for the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated EBITDA of the target company) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related transactions; provided, however, that (a) if any ratio or cap expressed as a percentage of Adjusted Total Assets improves as a result of such fluctuations, any such improved ratio or cap may be utilized and (b) if the Issuers elect to have such determination occur at the time of entry into the definitive agreement, any such transactions (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result on the date the definitive agreements for the applicable Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into and outstanding thereafter for purposes of a change in such financial ratio calculating any baskets or test occurring ratios under this Indenture after the time date of such action is taken, definitive agreements and before the consummation of such change is made, Limited Condition Acquisition unless and until such transaction is consummated or such event occursLimited Condition Acquisition has been abandoned, as determined by the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything Issuers, prior to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountsconsummation thereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.), Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.), Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture (MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)[Reserved]. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio, the Total Net Leverage Ratio, any First Lien Leverage Ratio testother financial ratios, any Secured Leverage Ratio testConsolidated EBITDA, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsAssets and other financial calculations pursuant to Section 7.11), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.111.15), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.11 hereof, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement within the same covenant (including for purposes of Section 7.03, any covenant or Incremental Facility and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred in reliance on the Incremental Cap and any Ratio Debt incurred in reliance on clause (a)(i) of the definition of “Incremental Cap”thereof) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.11 hereof, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Latham Group, Inc.), Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Latham Group, Inc.), Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Latham Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.14(a) hereof, any Subject Transaction has occurred First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or similar Investment (including with respect to any joint venture since Indebtedness assumed or incurred in connection therewith), at the beginning time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) in the case of any Limited Condition Acquisition, the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or (y) the consummation of such acquisition or Investment, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment (including with respect to any Indebtedness assumed or incurred in connection therewith), at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment so long as such Restricted Payment is made within 60 days of such declaration or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Subject TransactionRestricted Debt Payment (including with respect to any Indebtedness assumed or incurred in connection therewith), thenat the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect, on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Basis, to (I) the beginning relevant acquisition, Investment, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or any related Indebtedness (including the intended use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aproceeds thereof) and (yII) calculating to the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes extent definitive documents in respect thereof have been executed or the declaration of any Restricted Payment or delivery of notice with respect to a Restricted Debt Payment (which definitive documents, declaration or notice has not terminated or expired without the definitions consummation thereof), any additional acquisition, Investment, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or any related Indebtedness (including the intended use of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, proceeds thereof) that the Borrower has elected to be determined as set forth in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into accountthis clause (a). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.14(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may becalculation. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.14(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.14(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts; provided that the incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence-Based Amounts under Article 6 (other than Sections 6.01 and 6.02); provided, further, that any Revolving Loans borrowed in connection with any transactions pursuant to which an Incurrence-Based Amount is being determined shall be disregarded for purposes of calculating the applicable Incurrence-Based Amounts. (d) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (e) The increase in amounts secured by Liens by virtue of accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or dividends in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and increases in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Liens for purposes of Section 6.02.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.), Credit Agreement (CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.), Credit Agreement (CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any required calculation Default or Event of any financial ratio Default has occurred, is continuing or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred would result therefrom or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary other applicable covenant or was mergedcondition shall, amalgamated or consolidated with or into at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive acquisition agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated tested on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive acquisition agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Acquisition, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accountcalculated on (1) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and use of proceeds thereof). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamounts including the Non-Ratio Based Incremental Facilities Cap, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Second Lien Credit Agreement, the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.), First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.), First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement (other than Section 4.02) which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio or other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be either (i) the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or (ii) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the Secured Leverage Ratiodate on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with the City Code (in each case, the Interest Coverage Ratio “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the amount other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith and the use of proceeds thereof as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Total Assets EBITDA of the Parents, the Borrower and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAthe Restricted Subsidiaries) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test) test (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”)) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts shall (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the ABL Facility which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall, in each case, be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.06 or Section 7.08.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Utz Brands, Inc.), First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (Collier Creek Holdings), Second Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (Utz Quality Foods, LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Loan Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test), (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the amount requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default), in either case without limitation upon the requirement that the conditions precedent to all Credit Extensions be satisfied in accordance with Section 4.02 on the date of such Credit Extension, or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets)and any other availability of a “basket” or exception set forth in Article VI, such financial ratio in each case in connection with a Specified Transaction or test shall be calculated at other transaction permitted hereunder, undertaken in connection with the time consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of Holdings (subject Holdings’ election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Test Period ending prior to the LCA Test Date, Holdings could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket”, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if Holdings has made an LCA Election and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the target of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such “baskets” or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a change result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, (A) any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had been consummated and (B) solely in connection with the calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability with respect to the making of Restricted Junior Payments, any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had not been consummated. For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCA Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with any financial ratio or test occurring after (including, without limitation, any Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, (y) any representation and warranties, or any requirement regarding the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated absence of a Default or such event occurs, Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (z) any availability test under any “baskets” shall be made as of the case may beapplicable date of the consummation of the Specified Transaction. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof and any concurrent borrowing under a revolving facility, including a Borrowing consisting of Incremental Revolving Loans) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Revolving Syndicated Facility Agreement (Tronox LTD), Revolving Syndicated Facility Agreement (Tronox LTD)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject (i) when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) or (ii) or testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA), in connection with a Subject Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio or availability and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to Sections 1.10(bexercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or, in respect of any transaction described in clauses (b) and (c) of the definition of Limited Condition Transaction, delivery of irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event) (the “LCT Test Date”) and Section 1.11if, all financial after such ratios and tests other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the Total Leverage Ratiouse of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the First Lien Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, baskets and provisions, such ratios, baskets and provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Secured Leverage Ratioavoidance of doubt, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount (x) if any of Consolidated Total Assets and such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA of the Borrower) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Subject Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such other Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event is terminated or expires) without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, proceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio Consolidated Cash Interest Expense for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate based on the indicative interest margin contained in any financing commitment documentation with respect to such Indebtedness or, if no such indicative interest margin exists, as reasonably determined by the Borrower in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)good faith. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (ca) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)any Interest Coverage Ratio, any Total Leverage Ratio, Senior Secured Leverage Ratio and/or First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts.

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Samples: Second Lien Credit Agreement, Second Lien Credit Agreement (Post Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (the “LCT Test Date”) either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (b) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, test or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transaction related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and (c) Consolidated Interest Expense for purposes of the Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate as reasonably determined by the Borrower. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election, (1) if any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in EBITDA or total assets of Holdings or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a result of such fluctuations; (2) if any related requirements and conditions (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default) for which compliance or satisfaction was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date not have been complied with or satisfied (including due to the occurrence or continuation of an Default or Event of Default), such requirements and conditions will not be deemed to have been failed to be complied with or satisfied (and such Default or Event of Default shall be deemed not to have occurred or be continuing); and (3) in calculating the availability under any ratio, test or basket in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or date for redemption, purchase or repayment specified in an irrevocable notice for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires or passes (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice is terminated, expires or passes or, as applicable, the offer in respect of an LCT Public Offer for, such acquisition is terminated), as applicable, without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio, test or basket shall be determined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a ratio basket based exceptions, thresholds and (cbaskets, such ratio(s) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other basket under the same covenant (other than a ratio basket based on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherthe Interest Coverage Ratio, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Ratio, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such each Lien incurred and each other transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall undertaken will be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio been incurred, issued or test occurring after taken first, to the time such action is takenextent available, such change is madepursuant to the relevant Interest Coverage Ratio, such transaction is consummated Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or such event occurs, as the case may beConsolidated Total Leverage Ratio test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to (i) in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any amounts portion thereof) is incurred or transactions entered into (issued, any Lien is incurred or consummated) other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a provision ratio basket based on an Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Revolving Credit Loan or Letter of Credit Incurred or issued, as applicable, immediately prior to or in connection therewith; and (ii) any calculation or measure that is determined with reference to Holdings’ financial statements (including Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Net Income, Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio) may be determined with reference to the financial statements of a Parent Entity delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in the penultimate paragraph of Section 6.01. (d) For purposes of making the computations referred to above, any Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations that have been made by Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the date of such computation shall be calculated (other than for the purposes of the Financial Covenant or Applicable Rate) on a pro forma basis assuming that all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations (and the change in any associated fixed charge obligations and the change in Consolidated EBITDA resulting therefrom) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. If since the beginning of such period any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the beginning of such period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation, operational change, business expansion or disposed or discontinued operation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then the applicable computations shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation or disposed operation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period. (e) For purposes of this Agreement Agreement, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction (including any covenant the Transactions), the pro forma calculations shall be made in good faith by a responsible financial or chief accounting officer of Holdings (and may include, for the avoidance of doubt, cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies resulting from such transaction which is being given pro forma effect, subject to and without duplication of the applicable limitations and other terms of the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance Consolidated EBITDA). If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect), the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred had been the applicable rate for the reference period (taking into account any Hedging Obligations applicable to such Indebtedness). Interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a responsible financial or accounting officer of Holdings to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. For purposes of making the computations referred to in the preceding paragraphs, interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility computed with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such amounts, Indebtedness during the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) reference period except as set forth in reliance on a provision the first paragraph of this Agreement (including any covenant definition. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with similar rate, a financial ratio eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or test (includingother rate, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in determined to have been based upon the calculation of rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsBorrower may designate.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Array Technologies, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Net Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAcomponent definitions thereof) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated in the manner prescribed by this Section 1.08; provided that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in subsections (b) or (c) of this Section 1.08 when calculating the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof), as applicable, for purposes of determining actual compliance (and not pro forma compliance or compliance on a Pro Forma Basis) with respect any financial covenant pursuant to Section 7.10, the events described in this Section 1.08 that occurred subsequent to the end of the applicable Test Period shall not be given pro forma effect. (b) For purposes of calculating the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof) and Specified Transactions that have been consummated (i) during the applicable Test Period and (ii) subsequent to such Test Period and each prior to or simultaneously with the event for which the calculation of any such Subject Transaction ratio is made shall be calculated on a Pro Forma BasisBasis assuming that all such Specified Transactions (and any increase or decrease in Consolidated EBITDA and the component financial definitions used therein attributable to any Specified Transaction) had occurred on the first day of the applicable Test Period. FurtherIf, if since the beginning of any such applicable Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) Period, any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Top Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated shall have made any Subject TransactionSpecified Transaction that would have required adjustment pursuant to this Section 1.08, thenthen the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof) shall be calculated to give pro forma effect thereto in accordance with this Section 1.08. (c) In the event that the Top Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary incurs (including by assumption or guarantees) or repays (including by redemption, repayment, prepayment, retirement, exchange, extinguishment or satisfaction and discharge) any Indebtedness included in the calculations of the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof), as the case may be (in each case, other than Indebtedness incurred or repaid under any revolving credit facility), (i) during the applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at and/or (ii) subsequent to the beginning end of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, and prior to or simultaneously with the event for which the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial such ratio or test (includingis made, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien then the Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any and the Interest Coverage Ratio test, (and the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test component definitions thereof) shall be calculated at giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness, to the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occursextent required, as if the same had occurred on (A) the last day of the applicable Test Period in the case of the Total Net Leverage Ratio and (B) the first day of the applicable Test Period in the case of the Interest Coverage Ratio. If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect, the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date of the event for which the calculation of the Interest Coverage Ratio is made had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any hedging obligations applicable to such Indebtedness); provided that, in the case of repayment of any Indebtedness, to the extent actual interest related thereto was included during all or any portion of the applicable Test Period, the actual interest may be, and no Default or Event be used for the applicable portion of Default such Test Period. Interest on a Finance Lease Obligation shall be deemed to have occurred solely as accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a result responsible financial or accounting officer of the Top Borrower to be the rate of interest implicit in such Finance Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a change in prime or similar rate, a London interbank offered rate, or other rate, shall be determined to have been based upon the rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, optional rate chosen as the case Top Borrower may bedesignate. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Top Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Canadian Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes Amendment (Viad Corp), Credit Agreement (Viad Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a1) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, when: (i) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the Total Leverage Ratio, calculation of the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Total Leverage Ratio, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount Ratio; (ii) determining compliance with representations, warranties, defaults or Events of Default; and (iii) testing availability under baskets set forth in this agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets Assets); (2) the date of determination of whether any such action is permitted hereunder shall, at the option of Holdings (Holdings’ election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, Holdings could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA of Holdings) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If Holdings has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Facility shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Venator Materials PLC), Revolving Credit Agreement (Venator Materials PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinIn connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount solely for purposes of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement that are calculated with respect requires that no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any such action, as applicable, such condition shall, at the option of the Borrower, be deemed satisfied, so long as no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the LCT Test Date. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has exercised its option under the first sentence of this clause (a), and any Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default occurs following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to or on the date of the consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs such Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default shall be calculated deemed to not have occurred or be continuing for purposes of determining whether any action being taken in connection with respect such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder. (b) In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for the purposes of determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the calculation of the Debt Leverage Ratios (but, for the avoidance of doubt, not for purposes of determining whether the Borrower has actually complied with any financial covenant in Section 10.1), at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination of compliance with such provision hereunder shall be deemed to be the date on which the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Period Date”), and each such Subject if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if since they had occurred at the beginning of the Test Period most recently ended on or prior to the applicable LCT Test Date for which financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 9.1 or Section 9.2 (or, prior to the delivery of any such financial statements, the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower included in the latest financial statements provided to the Administrative Agent), the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Period Date in compliance with such provision, such provision shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election and any of the ratios for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, including due to fluctuations in Adjusted EBITDA or Total Asset Value of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, on or prior to the date of consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether such ratio has been satisfied in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any required Limited Condition Transaction, then (i) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject with respect to the incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens, or the making of distributions or Restricted Payments, Investments, mergers or dispositions on or following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction has occurred is consummated or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning expires without consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Limited Condition Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis assuming such Test Period as if Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (ii) such Subject Transaction had occurred ratio or test shall not be tested at the beginning time of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with this Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”1.8 shall not, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything except to the contrary herein, extent expressly set forth in Section 2.15 with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation increases of the financial ratio or test applicable Term Loan Commitments, apply to the Incurrence-Based AmountsSection 6.2.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.), Term Loan Agreement (Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any Person that subsequently became type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedPayment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower Representative, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any on the basis of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis; provided that if the Borrower Representative has made such an election, in connection with the calculation of any applicable financial ratio ratio, test or basket with respect to the incurrence of any Indebtedness (including any Incremental Facilities) or Liens, or the making of any Investments, Restricted Payments, Restricted Debt Payments, Dispositions, fundamental changes or the designation of a Restricted Subsidiary or Unrestricted Subsidiary on or following such date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as applicable) is made, any such ratio, test or basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aapplicable) and other pro forma events in connection therewith (yincluding any incurrence of Indebtedness) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.15, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.15, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) but that does require compliance with a fixed dollar basket (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.15, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Indivior PLC), Credit Agreement (Indivior PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtproceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided, that (other than solely for purposes with respect to the incurrence test under which such Limited Condition Acquisition is being made) Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Total Assets or assets and Consolidated Net Income of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition can only be used in the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end determination of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)ratio and baskets if and when such Limited Condition Acquisition has closed. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC), Term Loan Credit Agreement (PET Acquisition LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)[Reserved]. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio, any First Lien Leverage Ratio testother financial ratios, any Secured Leverage Ratio testConsolidated EBITDA, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsAssets and other financial calculations pursuant to Section 7.10), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.111.15), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement within the same covenant (including for purposes of Section 7.03, any covenant or Incremental Facility and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred in reliance on the definition of “Incremental Cap) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (x) at the election of the Borrower, the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts and (y) to the extent amounts initially allocated to a Fixed Amount could be reclassified pursuant to Section 1.02(g) to an Incurrence-Based Amount if the relevant test would be satisfied in any subsequent Test Period, then such reclassification shall be deemed to have automatically occurred at such time. (d) If at any time any change in GAAP (including the adoption of IFRS) would result in a change in the method of calculation of financial covenants, standards or terms (collectively, the “Accounting Changes”) in this Agreement, and either the Borrower or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Borrower, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent agree to enter into good faith negotiations in order to amend such provisions of this Agreement (including the levels applicable herein to any computation of the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio) so as to reflect equitably the Accounting Changes with the desired result that the criteria for evaluating the Borrower’s financial condition shall be substantially the same after such change as if such change had not been made. Until such time as such an amendment shall have been executed and delivered by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders, all financial covenants, standards and terms in this Agreement shall continue to be calculated or construed in accordance with GAAP as if such change had not occurred (as determined in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower) (it being agreed that the Borrower shall, until such amendment is so executed and delivered, provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders financial statements or other documents reasonably requested hereunder setting forth a reconciliation between the calculation of such covenants, standards or terms made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP (including conversion to IFRS)). (e) in the case of any Indebtedness or Liens initially incurred in reliance on an amount calculated based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, such Indebtedness (and related Liens) may be refinanced in a manner that is otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement in an amount not in excess of the original principal amount therefor (without giving effect to any fees, premiums, original issue discount or similar amounts, but giving effect to any capitalized interest or other amounts that increase such principal), notwithstanding that Consolidated EBITDA may no longer permit the initial incurrence of such amount at such time.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and ), (c) and Section 1.11(d), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Net Indebtedness to Value Ratio, Combined Recourse Indebtedness, the First Lien Leverage Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage RatioValue, the Interest Coverage Ratio Cumulative Net Income and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted Combined EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period period during which any Subject Transaction applicable transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period period and each such Subject Transaction transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary of the Parent or BPR or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower BPR or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture Joint Venture since the beginning of such Test Period period has consummated any Subject Transactiontransaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period period as if such Subject Transaction transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aSections 6.11(a) and (b) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Total Net Indebtedness to Value Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period period shall be taken into account). (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Sections 6.11(a) and (b), any Total Net Indebtedness to Value Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, Cumulative Net Income test and/or any Combined Recourse Indebtedness test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Value or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower Representative, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended applicable period) either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or similar Investment or (y) the consummation of such acquisition or Investment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant acquisition on a Pro Forma Basis; provided that if the Borrower Representative has elected to test the relevant condition pursuant to clause (x) above, in connection with the calculation of any financial ratio or test following the date of execution of such definitive agreement and prior to the earlier of the date on which such acquisition is consummated or the definitive agreement for such acquisition is terminated, any such financial ratio or test shall be calculated (A) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such acquisition and other pro forma events (including any incurrence of Indebtedness) in connection therewith have been consummated and (B) solely in the case of a calculation of any financial ratio in connection with the making of a Restricted Payment, without giving pro forma effect to the consummation of such acquisition. (c) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(aSections 6.11(a) and (b), any First Lien Leverage Total Net Indebtedness to Value Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio Cumulative Net Income test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, Combined Recourse Indebtedness test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsCombined EBITDA, Cumulative Net Income or Value), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (b) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Brookfield Property REIT Inc.), Credit Agreement (Brookfield Property REIT Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bthe extent that the terms of this Agreement require (x) and (c) and Section 1.11, all compliance with any financial ratios and tests ratio or test (including the Total Section 8.1 hereof, any Consolidated Coverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Leverage RatioRatio test, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the any Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage RatioRatio test, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDATotal Assets) contained or (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default as a condition to (A) the making of any Limited Condition Acquisition or (B) the consummation of any transaction in this Agreement that are calculated connection with respect to any Limited Condition Acquisition (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens in connection therewith), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated Date at the time of) either (I) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred Limited Condition Acquisition or (iiII) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenLimited Condition Acquisition, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition or other transaction and any applicable financial related Indebtedness or Liens on a pro forma basis. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower has made an election to test at the time of the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to a Limited Condition Acquisition or the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or (y) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition or any transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness, Liens and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may behas been consummated, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed also on (B) a standalone basis without giving effect to have occurred solely as a result of a change such Limited Condition Acquisition and any such transactions in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may beconnection therewith. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under Section 4.17 or any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant under Section 4.17 or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) same covenant as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a)8.1 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Consolidated Leverage Ratio test and/or or any Interest Coverage Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to such substantially concurrent utilization of the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts under Section 4.17 or the same covenant as such Fixed Amount.

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Samples: Incremental Commitment Agreement and Second Amendment (KAR Auction Services, Inc.), Incremental Commitment Agreement (KAR Auction Services, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, for purposes of (i) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, calculation of the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Total Leverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAor any other financial ratio, (ii) contained testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on (including baskets measured as a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherpercentage of Consolidated EBITDA, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred any), or (iiiii) determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any Person provision of this Agreement which requires that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary no Default or was mergedEvent of Default has occurred, amalgamated is continuing or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, would result therefrom) in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any applicable financial ratio or test Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), the date of determination of whether any such transaction is permitted hereunder (the “LCA Test Date”) shall be calculated on deemed to be either the date the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is entered into in respect of a target of such transaction, and if, after giving Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period Effect to the Limited Condition Acquisition and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith as if such Subject Transaction they had occurred at the beginning of the applicable most recent Test Period ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratio or basket, such ratio or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. (it being understoodb) For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCA Election and any of the ratios or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA on a consolidated basis of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Acquisition, at or prior to the consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such baskets or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the relevant transaction or action is permitted to be consummated or taken; provided that if such ratios or baskets improve as a result of such fluctuations, such improved ratios and/or baskets may be utilized. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of calculating any financial covenant (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aincluding the Financial Covenant) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio excluding Consolidated Net Income of any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition for purposes of calculating Excess Cash Flow)) or basket availability with respect to the definitions incurrence of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Indebtedness or Liens, in each caseor mergers, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end conveyance, lease or other transfer of assets of the Borrower, the prepayment, redemption, purchase, defeasance or other satisfaction of Indebtedness, or the designation of an Unrestricted Subsidiary on or following the relevant LCA Test Period Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires (or, if applicable , the offer in respect of a public offer for, such acquisition is terminated) without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accounttested by calculating the availability under such ratio or basket on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith have been consummated (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and any associated Lien and the use of proceeds thereof). At the option of the Borrower, the relevant ratios, tests and/or baskets (including baskets that are determined by Consolidated EBITDA on a Pro Forma Basis) may be recalculated at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition. (bc) For In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, for purposes of determining the permissibility compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default, Event of Default or Specified Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any such action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets)as applicable, such financial ratio condition shall, at the option of the Borrower, be deemed satisfied, so long as no Default, Event of Default or test Specified Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into unless such provision expressly requires that no Specified Event of Default shall have occurred and be calculated continuing at the time of consummation of such action is taken (subject to transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has exercised its option under this Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be1.10, and no any Default, Event of Default or Specified Event of Default occurs following the date the definitive agreements for the applicable Limited Condition Acquisition were entered into and prior to the consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such Default, Event of Default or Specified Event of Default shall be deemed to not have occurred solely as a result or be continuing for purposes of a change determining whether any action being taken in connection with such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action Limited Condition Acquisition is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may bepermitted hereunder. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including the same section of any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) Loan Document that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a7.09 hereof (but not actual compliance therewith), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with simultaneously with, or contemporaneously with, any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including the same section of any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) Loan Document that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that that, for purposes of this Agreement, the Fixed Amounts under such section and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (KORE Group Holdings, Inc.), Credit Agreement (King Pubco, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Lead Borrower, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (SB/RH Holdings, LLC), Credit Agreement (Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any Person that subsequently became type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedPayment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower Representative, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any on the basis of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis; provided that if the Borrower Representative has made such an election, in connection with the calculation of any applicable financial ratio ratio, test or basket with respect to the incurrence of any Indebtedness (including any Incremental Facilities) or Liens, or the making of any Investments, Restricted Payments, Restricted Debt Payments, Dispositions, fundamental changes or the designation of a Restricted Subsidiary or Unrestricted Subsidiary on or following such date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as applicable) is made, any such ratio, test or basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aapplicable) and other pro forma events in connection therewith (yincluding any incurrence of Indebtedness) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) but that does require compliance with a fixed dollar basket (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Indivior PLC), Credit Agreement (Indivior PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Loan Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test). (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and any other availability of a “basket” or exception set forth in Article VI, in each case in connection with a Specified Transaction or other transaction permitted hereunder, undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the amount date of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of the Holdings (subject Holdings’ election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Test Period ending prior to the LCA Test Date, Holdings could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket”, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if Holdings has made an LCA Election and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the target of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such “baskets” or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a change result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, (A) any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had been consummated and (B) solely in connection with the calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability with respect to the making of Restricted Payments, any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) had not been consummated. For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCA Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with any financial ratio or test occurring after (including, without limitation, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, (y) any representation and warranties, or any requirement regarding the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated absence of a Default or such event occurs, Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (z) any availability test under any “baskets” shall be made as of the case may beapplicable date of the consummation of the Specified Transaction. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof and any concurrent borrowing under a revolving facility, including a Borrowing consisting of Incremental Revolving Loans) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (Tronox LTD), First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (Tronox LTD)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)[Reserved]. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio, any First Lien Leverage Ratio testother financial ratios, any Secured Leverage Ratio testConsolidated EBITDA, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsAssets and other financial calculations pursuant to Section 7.10), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.111.15), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement within the same covenant (including for purposes of Section 7.03, any covenant or Incremental Facility and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred in reliance on the definition of “Incremental Cap) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (x) at the election of the Borrower, the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts and (y) to the extent amounts initially allocated to a Fixed Amount could be reclassified pursuant to Section 1.02(g) to an Incurrence-Based Amount if the relevant test would be satisfied in any subsequent Test Period, then such reclassification shall be deemed to have automatically occurred at such time. (d) If at any time any change in GAAP (including the adoption of IFRS) would result in a change in the method of calculation of financial covenants, standards or terms (collectively, the “Accounting Changes”) in this Agreement, and either the Borrower or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Borrower, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent agree to enter into good faith negotiations in order to amend such provisions of this Agreement (including the levels applicable herein to any computation of the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio 72 (e) in the case of any Indebtedness or Liens initially incurred in reliance on an amount calculated based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, such Indebtedness (and related Liens) may be refinanced in a manner that is otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement in an amount not in excess of the original principal amount therefor (without giving effect to any fees, premiums, original issue discount or similar amounts, but giving effect to any capitalized interest or other amounts that increase such principal), notwithstanding that Consolidated EBITDA may no longer permit the initial incurrence of such amount at such time.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant including, without limitation, Revolving Loans and, to the extent established or incurred under the definition of “Free and Clear Incremental Cap”Amount, Incremental Facilities and Incremental Equivalent Debt) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, 6.09 and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, 6.09 and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.05, cash proceeds of any simultaneous incurrence of Indebtedness shall be disregarded in calculating the amount of Available Cash for purposes of determining whether Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred. (b) For the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the incurrence of any Indebtedness under Section 2.20, the definition of “Required Lenders” shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with this Section 1.04, Section 2.20 and the definition of “Incremental Cap”; provided that any waiver, amendment or modification obtained on such basis (i) will not become operative until substantially contemporaneously with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, (ii) is not required in order to avoid a covenant Default and (iii) does not affect the rights or duties under this Agreement of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any then outstanding Class but not the Lenders in respect of such Indebtedness to be incurred. (c) Any reference herein or in any other Loan Document to the ranking of Liens shall be determined without regard to control of remedies. (d) For all purposes of this Agreement and the calculations subject hereto, at the Borrower’s election, the acquisition of any Person, property, business or assets (and any pro forma events to occur in connection therewith, including the assumption or incurrence of any Indebtedness or Liens and any Run Rate Benefits) shall be deemed to have “occurred” and been “consummated” upon the Borrower or any Subsidiary entering into a binding definitive agreement or letter of intent with respect thereto, and such deemed occurrence shall continue until such transaction is actually consummated or is abandoned or such definitive agreement or letter of intent is otherwise terminated.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Vacasa, Inc.), Revolving Credit Agreement (Vacasa, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 7.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test and/or any Leverage Ratio test) and/or any Subject Transaction has occurred cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Prepayment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or any joint venture since similar Investment, at the beginning time of either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or (y) the consummation of such Test Period has consummated acquisition or Investment, (2) in the case of any Subject TransactionRestricted Payment, thenat the time of (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment (provided such Restricted Payment is made within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof), or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Prepayment, at the time of (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice of prepayment issued in compliance with the definitive documents applicable to such Junior Indebtedness with respect to such Restricted Prepayment or (y) the making of such Restricted Prepayment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Prepayment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Total Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Fidelity National Financial, Inc.), Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Fidelity National Financial, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject when calculating any applicable financial ratio or test or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower Agent (the Borrower Agent’s election to Sections 1.10(bexercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be (i) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (i) of the definition thereof, the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into, (ii) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (ii) of the definition thereof, the date of declaration of the relevant Restricted Payment and (iii) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (iii) of the definition thereof, the date of giving of the notice of redemption therefor (the “LCT Test Date”) and (c) and Section 1.11if, all after such financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that other provisions are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction measured on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if since they occurred at the beginning of any such the Test Period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Borrower Agent could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and on provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such financial ratios or tests are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio or test (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower Agent) at or prior to the date consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such financial ratios and tests and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such financial ratios and tests and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower Agent has made an LCT Election for any required Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understoodexcluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in Section 6.09) or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or, in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (i) thereof, the date that solely the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, for purposes of determining whether such subsequent transaction is permitted under this Agreement or any Loan Document, any such ratio, test or basket shall be required to comply with any such ratio, test or basket both (xi) calculating on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (ii) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions in connection therewith. For purposes of this Section 1.08, solely in connection with an acquisition with respect to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of the applicable target company is made in compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period City Code shall be taken into account)deemed to be the date on which the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts Indebtedness or Liens incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)any tests based on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, any First Lien Leverage Ratio testConsolidated Total Assets, any Consolidated EBITDA or the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts Indebtedness or Liens incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingincluding any tests based on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, without limitationConsolidated Total Assets, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated EBITDA or the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the incurrence of the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Delphi Technologies PLC), Credit Agreement (Delphi Technologies PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom (excluding in all cases any Specified Event of Default) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated (other than a Restricted Payment) undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Transaction, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation determination of any financial such ratio or test other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be either (i) any Subject the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction has occurred are entered into or (ii) any Person that subsequently became solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the date on which a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, City Code (in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions (other than Dispositions or Restricted Payments) to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions (other than Dispositions or Restricted Payments). If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Transaction, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accountcalculated (and shall be required to be satisfied) (A) with respect to any Specified Transaction other than a Restricted Payment or prepayment of Specified Indebtedness, on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (B) with respect to a Restricted Payment or prepayment of Specified Indebtedness both (1) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have not and will not be consummated. Notwithstanding to the contrary herein, the Borrower shall not be permitted to make an LCA Election in connection with the incurrence of Revolving Credit Loans (except in connection with a committed Incremental Revolving Commitment). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total LQA Recurring Revenue Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio or Liquidity test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall in each case (other than with respect to the making of Restricted Payments under Section 7.06 or the repayment of any Specified Indebtedness under Section 7.08) be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Article VII, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Specified Indebtedness (or a portion thereof) (other than the Transactions and any Incremental Facilities) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrower may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Specified Indebtedness (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Article VII, and may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Specified Indebtedness so long as the Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Specified Indebtedness (as so redivided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such redivision or reclassification; provided that, to the extent the Borrower elects divide or reclassify any such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Specified Indebtedness (or a portion thereof), such division or reclassification may only be made within the same covenant (i.e. amounts incurred under the Indebtedness covenant may only be reclassified within the same Indebtedness covenant).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (ServiceTitan, Inc.), Credit Agreement (ServiceTitan, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin connection with any acquisition or similar Investment, the consummation of which is not conditioned on the availability of debt financing (each, an “LCA Investment”) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which Indebtedness contemplated or incurred in connection therewith) (other than any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherInitial Delayed Draw Term Loan), if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date extent that the terms of any required calculation of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a) hereof and/or any Subject Transaction has occurred Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any basket (including any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Restricted Subsidiaries Default or Event of Default, but other than any joint venture since payment or bankruptcy Event of Default) as a condition to making such LCA Investment and/or incurring any Indebtedness or effecting another transaction incurred or contemplated in connection therewith, the beginning determination of such whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) either (A) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to the relevant LCA Investment or (B) the consummation of the LCA Investment, in each case, after giving effect, on a Pro Forma Basis to the LCA Investment, any applicable financial related Indebtedness (including the intended use of proceeds thereof) and all other permitted pro forma adjustments; provided that if the Borrower has made an election under clause (A), in connection with the subsequent calculation of any ratio or test basket (other than with respect to any Delayed Draw Term Loan) on or following such date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such LCA Investment is consummated or the definitive agreement for such LCA Investment is terminated, compliance with such ratio or basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at LCA Investment and other transactions incurred or contemplated in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may becalculation. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, 6.15(a) hereof and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the a “Fixed AmountsAmount”) substantially concurrently with any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, 6.15(a) and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the (i) any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount and (ii) except as provided in clause (i) above, pro forma effect shall be given to the use of the relevant Fixed Amount in calculating such financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amount. (d) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (e) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the granting of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.), Credit Agreement (First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any required calculation Default or Event of any financial ratio Default has occurred, is continuing or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred would result therefrom or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedother applicable covenant shall, amalgamated or consolidated with or into at the option of the Borrower or (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the beginning of date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Acquisition, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accountcalculated on (1) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and use of proceeds thereof). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Secured Net Leverage Ratio testRatio, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamounts including the Non-Ratio Based Incremental Facilities Cap, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

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Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Total Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Secured Leverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Period. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsEBITDA), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in connection with any action required to be taken in connection with a Limited Conditionality Acquisition, for purposes of: (i) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio and other financial calculations (including, but not limited to, for purposes of Section 2.19); (ii) testing availability under Baskets set forth in this Agreement (including covenant Baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA); or (iii) determining whether any default or event of default (or any type of default or event of default) has occurred or is continuing, in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Conditionality Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), the date of determination shall be deemed to be the date of the Subject Acquisition Agreement (the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Conditionality Acquisition and the other transactions required to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as of the LCA Test Date, the Borrower would have been permitted to take such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or Basket, such ratio, test or Basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCA Election and any of the ratios, tests or Baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or Basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Conditionality Acquisition, at or prior to the consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such Baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Conditionality Acquisition, then in connection with any calculation of any ratio, test or Basket availability with respect to any amounts transaction following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Conditionality Acquisition is consummated or the date that the Subject Acquisition Agreement is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Conditionality Acquisition, for purposes of determining whether any such required transaction is permitted under this Agreement, any such ratio, test or Basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Conditionality Acquisition and such other required transaction (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated. (d) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, in the event any Incremental Term Loan, Incremental Equivalent Debt or other Indebtedness incurred under any provision in this Agreement or transactions entered into any other Loan Document (or consummatedany of the foregoing in concurrent transactions, a single transaction or a series of related transactions) meets the criteria of one or more than one of the categories of Baskets (including within any defined terms), including the Fixed Basket or the Non-Fixed Basket, as applicable, the Borrower shall be permitted, in reliance its sole discretion, to divide and classify and to later, at any time and from time to time, re-divide and re-classify (including to re-classify utilization of the Fixed Basket as being incurred under any Non-Fixed Basket) on a provision one or more occasions (based on circumstances existing on the date of any such re-division and re-classification) any such Indebtedness, in whole or in part, among one or more than one applicable Baskets under this Agreement (including any covenant in the case of re-classification or re-division, so long as the definition amount so re-classified or re-divided is permitted at the time of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio such re-classification or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(are-division to be incurred pursuant to the applicable Basket into which such amount is re-classified or re-divided at such time), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts. For the avoidance of doubt, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with amount of any amounts Incremental Term Loan, Incremental Equivalent Debt or other Indebtedness that shall be allocated to each such Basket shall be determined by the Borrower at the time of such division, classification, re-division or re-classification, as applicable. If any amount of an Incremental Term Loan, Incremental Equivalent Debt or other Indebtedness incurred under any provision in this Agreement or transactions entered into any other Loan Document (or consummatedany portion thereof) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement previously divided and classified (including or re-divided and re-classified) as set forth above under any covenant or Fixed Basket, could subsequently be re-divided and re-classified under the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingNon-Fixed Basket, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrencere-Based Amounts”), it is understood division and agreed that the Fixed Amounts re-classification shall be disregarded deemed to occur automatically, in each case, unless otherwise elected by the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsBorrower.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (Daseke, Inc.), Term Loan Agreement (Daseke, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrowers (the Borrowers’ election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioBorrowers could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of Holdings) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If Borrowers have made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtproceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided, that (other than solely for purposes with respect to the incurrence test under which such Limited Condition Acquisition is being made) Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Net Income of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating any target of such Limited Condition Acquisition can only be used in the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end determination of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)ratio and baskets if and when such Limited Condition Acquisition has closed. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Loan Agreement (Ulta Beauty, Inc.), Loan Agreement (Ulta Beauty, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject (i) when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) or (ii) or testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA,) in connection with a Subject Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio or availability and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to Sections 1.10(bexercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or, in respect of any transaction described in clauses (b) and (c) of the definition of Limited Condition Transaction, delivery of irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event) (the “LCT Test Date”) and Section 1.11if, all financial after such ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that other provisions are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Transaction and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it four consecutive fiscal quarter period being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), used to calculate such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at ending prior to the time LCT Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, baskets and provisions, such change is maderatios, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, baskets and no Default or Event of Default provisions shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result been complied with. For the avoidance of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.doubt,

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject other than with respect to Sections 1.10(bany Borrowing under the Revolving Facility, (i) when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) or (ii) or testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA), in connection with a Subject Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio or availability and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or, in respect of any transaction described in clauses (b) and (c) of the definition of Limited Condition Transaction, delivery of irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event) (the “LCT Test Date”) and Section 1.11if, all financial after such ratios and tests other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the Total Leverage Ratiouse of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the First Lien Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, baskets and provisions, such ratios, baskets and provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Secured Leverage Ratioavoidance of doubt, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount (x) if any of Consolidated Total Assets and such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Subject Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in this Agreement that are calculated Section 6.15) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such other Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event is terminated or expires) without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, proceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio Consolidated Cash Interest Expense for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate based on the indicative interest margin contained in any financing commitment documentation with respect to such Indebtedness or, if no such indicative interest margin exists, as reasonably determined by the Borrower in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)good faith. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)any Interest Coverage Ratio, any Total Leverage Ratio, Senior Secured Leverage Ratio and/or First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts.

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Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement (Post Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bfor purposes of (i) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires calculation of the Total Net Leverage Ratio or Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio, (ii) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result from a Subject Transaction in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition; provided that, no Event of Default under Section 7.01(a), (b), (h) or (i) shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, or (ciii) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including any baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning incurrence of any such Test Period and on or prior to Incremental Facility), in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the irrevocable option of the Borrower, be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries or the target of such Limited Condition Acquisition) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition (xand any Subject Transaction in connection therewith) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Subject Transactions (other than in respect of any Investment that is a Limited Condition Acquisition and that is financed solely with the definitions proceeds of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into accountany Incremental Facility or Incremental Equivalent Debt). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test6.11 hereof, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage and Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence and shall be calculated for the most recent Test Period then ended, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 2.20, Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Greenhill & Co Inc)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Lead Borrower, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Incurrence­Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Incurrence­Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (SB/RH Holdings, LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Loan Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10 hereof, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Net Leverage Ratio test), (ii) other than for purposes of Section 4.02, determining compliance with representations and warranties or the requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets and any other availability of a “basket” or exception set forth in Article VI, in each case in connection with a Specified Transaction or other transaction permitted hereunder, undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the amount date of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of the Borrower, after written notice to the Administrative Agent prior to the LCA Test Date (subject the Borrower’s election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition after written notice to the Administrative Agent prior to the LCA Test Date, an “LCA Election”), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Condition Acquisition and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Tests Period ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket”, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCA Election and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceed as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the target of any Limited Condition Acquisition) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such “baskets” or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a change result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof) had been consummated. For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCA Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with any financial ratio or test occurring after (including, without limitation, Section 6.10 hereof, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Total Net Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets, (y) other than for purposes of Section 4.02, any representation and warranties, or any requirement regarding the time such action is takenabsence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (z) any availability test under any “baskets”, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, shall be made as of the case may beapplicable date of the consummation of the Specified Transaction. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Sections 6.01, 6.02 and 6.04, if any Indebtedness, Lien or Investment (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrower may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens or Investments (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Sections 6.01, 6.02 and 6.04, as applicable, and may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien or Investment so long as the Indebtedness, Lien or Investment (as so divided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such reclassification.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Skyline Champion Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Net Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAcomponent definitions thereof) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated in the manner prescribed by this Section 1.08; provided that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in subsections (b) or (c) of this Section 1.08 when calculating the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof), as applicable, for purposes of determining actual compliance (and not pro forma compliance or compliance on a Pro Forma Basis) with respect any financial covenant pursuant to Section 7.10, the events described in this Section 1.08 that occurred subsequent to the end of the applicable Test Period shall not be given pro forma effect. (b) For purposes of calculating the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof) and Specified Transactions that have been consummated (i) during the applicable Test Period and (ii) subsequent to such Test Period and each prior to or simultaneously with the event for which the calculation of any such Subject Transaction ratio is made shall be calculated on a Pro Forma BasisBasis assuming that all such Specified Transactions (and any increase or decrease in Consolidated EBITDA and the component financial definitions used therein attributable to any Specified Transaction) had occurred on the first day of the applicable Test Period. FurtherIf, if since the beginning of any such applicable Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) Period, any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated shall have made any Subject TransactionSpecified Transaction that would have required adjustment pursuant to this Section 1.08, thenthen the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof) shall be calculated to give pro forma effect thereto in accordance with this Section 1.08. (c) In the event that the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary incurs (including by assumption or guarantees) or repays (including by redemption, repayment, prepayment, retirement, exchange, extinguishment or satisfaction and discharge) any Indebtedness included in the calculations of the Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio (and the component definitions thereof), as the case may be (in each case, other than Indebtedness incurred or repaid under any revolving credit facility), (i) during the applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at and/or (ii) subsequent to the beginning end of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, and prior to or simultaneously with the event for which the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial such ratio or test (includingis made, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien then the Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any and the Interest Coverage Ratio test, (and the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test component definitions thereof) shall be calculated at giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness, to the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occursextent required, as if the same had occurred on (A) the last day of the applicable Test Period in the case of the Total Net Leverage Ratio and (B) the first day of the applicable Test Period in the case of the Interest Coverage Ratio. If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect, the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date of the event for which the calculation of the Interest Coverage Ratio is made had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any hedging obligations applicable to such Indebtedness); provided that, in the case of repayment of any Indebtedness, to the extent actual interest related thereto was included during all or any portion of the applicable Test Period, the actual interest may be, and no Default or Event be used for the applicable portion of Default such Test Period. Interest on a Finance Lease Obligation shall be deemed to have occurred solely as accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a result responsible financial or accounting officer of the Borrower to be the rate of interest implicit in such Finance Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a change in prime or similar rate, a London interbank offered rate, or other rate, shall be determined to have been based upon the rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, optional rate chosen as the case Borrower may bedesignate. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Viad Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement any such requirement that are calculated with respect is to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction determined on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of ) (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (iincluding any Total Net Leverage Ratio test) and/or any Subject Transaction has occurred cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets, (ii) the making or accuracy of any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary representation or was merged, amalgamated warranty or consolidated with (iii) the absence of any Default or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment that is not conditioned on obtaining third party financing (a “Limited Condition Acquisition”) and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenDebt Payment requiring irrevocable advance notice thereof (or, in each case, any applicable assumption or incurrence of any Indebtedness in connection therewith, including any Incremental Facility), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any Limited Condition Acquisition, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or (y) the consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, provided, that, in the case of clause (x) above, during the period between the signing of the definitive agreement with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and such time as such Limited Condition Acquisition has been consummated or the definitive documentation with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition has been terminated or abandoned or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, (A) any such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such acquisition or Investment (and other transactions in connection therewith, including any assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) has been consummated and (B) solely with respect to any calculation of compliance with a financial ratio that is a condition to the making of any Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment, the calculation of such financial ratio shall be tested both (I) on a Pro Forma Basis for such Limited Condition Acquisition and (II) assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition is not consummated and (2) in the case of any such Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis and if, after giving pro forma effect to the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition and/or Restricted Debt Payment and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith as if such Subject Transaction they had occurred at the beginning of the applicable most recent Test Period (it being understoodending prior to the applicable test date, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant test date in compliance with such financial ratio or basket, such financial ratio or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that if the Borrower has made an election pursuant to this Section 1.10(a) and if any of such ratios, baskets or amounts are exceeded subsequent to the applicable test date as a result of fluctuations in such ratio or amount (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of the Borrower or the person subject to such Limited Condition Acquisition), at or prior to the consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such ratios, baskets or amounts will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of determining whether the relevant Test Period shall transaction or action is permitted to be taken into account)consummated or taken. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, including any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may bebe (or, in each case, such other time as is applicable thereto pursuant to clause (a) above), and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a subsequent change in such financial ratio or test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”Facilities) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Total Net Leverage Ratio test) (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding the Revolving Facilities and any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testother revolving facility) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) ), substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, including any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (even if part of the same transaction or, in the case of Indebtedness, the same tranche, as any Incurrence-Based Amounts) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts, but giving full pro forma effect to any increase in the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets (including Unrestricted Cash) resulting from the reliance on the Fixed Amounts. It is further agreed that in connection with the calculation of any financial ratio applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts, such test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the incurrence of such Indebtedness (including the application of the proceeds thereof), but without netting the Cash proceeds of such Indebtedness, and in the case of any such Indebtedness constituting revolving Indebtedness or delayed draw Indebtedness, assuming that such Indebtedness is fully drawn. Any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a Fixed Amount shall be automatically reclassified as incurred under the Incurrence-Based Amount at such time as the Borrower meets the applicable ratio under the Incurrence-Based Amount at such time on a pro forma basis. (d) It is understood and agreed that any Indebtedness, Lien, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment, Investment, Disposition or Affiliate transaction need not be permitted solely by reference to one clause or subclause of Section 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05, 6.06 or 6.08, respectively, but may instead be permitted in part under any combination of clauses or subclauses of such Section, all as classified or, to the extent such alternative classification would have been permitted at the time of the relevant action, reclassified by the Borrower in its sole discretion, and shall constitute a usage of any availability under such clause or subclause only to the extent so classified or reclassified thereto; provided that (i) the Credit Facilities may only be permitted under Section 6.01(a) and secured by Liens permitted pursuant to Section 6.02(a) and (ii) Indebtedness incurred under Section 6.01(q), 6.01(w) or 6.01(y), to the extent such Indebtedness is secured by Liens on the Collateral that are pari passu with or junior to the Liens on the Collateral securing the Credit Facilities, may not be reclassified to any other clause of Section 6.01 and such Liens on the Collateral may only be incurred under Section 6.02(s) or 6.02(t), as applicable. In addition, for purposes of determining compliance at any time with Section 6.01, 6.02, 6.03 or 6.05, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment or Investment (or a portion thereof), as applicable, that was previously incurred, made or otherwise undertaken as having been incurred, made or otherwise undertaken under any “ratio-based” basket set forth in such Section would, using the figures as of the end of or for the most recently ended Test Period, be permitted under the applicable “ratio-based” basket, then such item (or such portion thereof) shall be automatically reclassified as having been incurred under the applicable “ratio-based” basket; provided that, in the case of Sections 6.01 and 6.02, any such reclassification shall be subject to the limitations set forth in the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence. (e) For purposes of determining compliance with this Agreement, (i) the outstanding principal amount of any Indebtedness issued at a price that is less than the principal amount thereof shall be equal, as of any date of determination, to the principal amount thereof that would appear on a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower as of such date prepared in accordance with GAAP and (ii) the accrual of interest, the accrual of dividends, the accretion of accreted value, the amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness or additional shares of Capital Stock and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency shall not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness and, to the extent secured, shall not be deemed to result in an increase of the obligations so secured or to be a grant of a Lien securing any such obligations.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Cano Health, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bthe extent that the terms of this Agreement require (x) and (c) and Section 1.11, all compliance with any financial ratios and tests ratio or test (including the Total Leverage RatioSection 8.1 hereof, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest any Consolidated Coverage Ratio and test, any Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDATotal Assets) contained or (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default as a condition to (A) the making of any Limited Condition Acquisition or (B) the consummation of any transaction in this Agreement that are calculated connection with respect to any Limited Condition Acquisition (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens in connection therewith), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated Date at the time of) either (I) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred Limited Condition Acquisition or (iiII) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenLimited Condition Acquisition, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition or other transaction and any applicable financial related Indebtedness or Liens on a pro forma basis. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower has made an election to test at the time of the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to a Limited Condition Acquisition or the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or (y) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition or any transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness, Liens and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may behas been consummated, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed also on (B) a standalone basis without giving effect to have occurred solely as a result of a change such Limited Condition Acquisition and any such transactions in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may beconnection therewith. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under Section 4.17 or any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant under Section 4.17 or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) same covenant as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a)8.1 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio test and/or or any Interest Coverage Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to such substantially concurrent utilization of the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts under Section 4.17 or the same covenant as such Fixed Amount. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Net Income and any financial ratios or tests, including the Consolidated Coverage Ratio, Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio, shall be calculated in the manner prescribed by this Section 1.3(d) or (e), as applicable; provided that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) of this Section 1.3(d) or Section 1.3(e), as applicable, when calculating the Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio for purposes of determining actual compliance (and not compliance on a pro forma basis or determining compliance giving pro forma effect to a transaction) with Section 8.1, the events described in this Section 1.3(d) or Section 1.3(e) that occurred subsequent to the end of the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on the most recent Test Date shall not be given pro forma effect: (i) if since the beginning of such period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary has Incurred any Indebtedness that remains outstanding on such date of determination or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or any financial ratio or test is an Incurrence of Indebtedness, then Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or such ratio or test for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Indebtedness as if such Indebtedness had been Incurred on the first day of such period (except that in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility outstanding on the date of such calculation shall be computed based on (A) the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during such four fiscal quarters or such shorter period for which such facility was outstanding or (B) if such facility was created after the end of such four fiscal quarters, the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the period from the date of creation of such facility to the date of such calculation); (ii) if since the beginning of such period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary has repaid, repurchased, redeemed, defeased or otherwise acquired, retired or discharged any Indebtedness that is no longer outstanding on such date of determination (each, a “Discharge”) or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or any financial ratio or test involves a Discharge of Indebtedness (in each case other than Indebtedness Incurred under any revolving credit facility unless such Indebtedness has been permanently repaid), then Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or such financial ratio or test for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Discharge of such Indebtedness, including with the proceeds of such new Indebtedness, as if such Discharge had occurred on the first day of such period; (iii) if since the beginning of such period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have disposed of any company, any business or any group of assets constituting an operating unit of a business (any such disposition, (iv) if since the beginning of such period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) shall have made an Investment in any Person that thereby becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, or otherwise acquired any company, any business or any group of assets constituting an operating unit of a business in a Permitted Acquisition, including any such Investment or acquisition occurring in connection with a transaction causing a calculation to be made hereunder (any such Investment or acquisition, a “Purchase”), Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or any financial ratio or test for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto (including the Incurrence of any related Indebtedness) as if such Purchase occurred on the first day of such period; (v) if since the beginning of such period any Person became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, and since the beginning of such period such Person shall have Discharged any Indebtedness or made any Sale or Purchase that would have required an adjustment pursuant to clause (ii), (iii) or (iv) of Section 1.3(d) if made by the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary since the beginning of such period, Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or any financial ratio or test for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Discharge, Sale or Purchase occurred on the first day of such period; and (vi) whenever pro forma effect is to be given to any Sale, Purchase or other transaction, or the amount of income or earnings relating thereto and the amount of Consolidated Interest Expense associated with any Indebtedness Incurred or repaid, repurchased, redeemed, defeased or otherwise acquired, retired or discharged in connection therewith, the pro forma calculations in respect thereof (including without limitation in respect of anticipated cost savings, synergies or annualized impact of buyer fee increases relating to any such Sale, Purchase or other transaction) shall be as determined in good faith by the Chief (e) For the purposes of calculating Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense or any financial ratio or test for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters (each, a “Reference Period”), (i) if at any time during such Reference Period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have made any Material Disposition or designated any Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if positive) attributable to the property that is the subject of such Material Disposition or designation for such Reference Period or increased by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if negative) attributable thereto for such Reference Period and (ii) if during such Reference Period the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have made a Material Acquisition or designated any Unrestricted Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto, as if such Material Acquisition or designation occurred on the first day of such Reference Period. As used in this definition, “Material Acquisition” means any acquisition of property or series of related acquisitions of property that (a) constitutes assets comprising all or substantially all of an operating unit of a business or constitutes all or substantially all of the common stock of a Person and (b) involves the payment of consideration by the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries in excess of $5,000,000; and “Material Disposition” means any Disposition of property or series of related Dispositions of property that yields gross proceeds to the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in excess of $5,000,000.

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Samples: Third Amendment Agreement (KAR Auction Services, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, the Funded Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio, First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period test period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period test period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period test period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period test period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period test period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period test period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating quarterly compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating 6.5, the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes date of the definitions required calculation shall be the last day of “Applicable Rate” the test period, and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period thereafter shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.5, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, any Funded Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio test, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or the amount of Consolidated Total AssetsEBITDA), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in connection with any action required to be taken in connection with a Limited Conditionality Acquisition, for purposes of: (i) calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, the Funded Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Ratio and other financial calculations (including, but not limited to, for purposes of Section 2.24); (ii) testing availability under covenant baskets set forth in this Agreement (including covenant baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated EBITDA); or (iii) determining whether any default or event of default (or any type of default or event of default) has occurred or is continuing, in each case, at the option of the Borrowing Agent (the Borrowing Agent’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Conditionality Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), the date of determination shall be deemed to be the date of the Subject Acquisition Agreement (the “LCA Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Conditionality Acquisition and the other transactions required to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as of the LCA Test Date, the Borrowing Agent would have been permitted to take such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket, such ratio, test or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrowing Agent has made an LCA Election and any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrowing Agent or the Person subject to such Limited Conditionality Acquisition, at or prior to the consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations. If the Borrowing Agent has made an LCA Election for any Limited Conditionality Acquisition, then in connection with any calculation of any ratio, test or basket availability with respect to any amounts transaction following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Conditionality Acquisition is consummated or the date that the Subject Acquisition Agreement is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Conditionality Acquisition, for purposes of determining whether any such required transaction is permitted under this Agreement, any such ratio, test or basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Conditionality Acquisition and such other required transaction (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated. For the avoidance of doubt, a minimum Undrawn Availability test shall not be deemed a financial ratio, test or basket for purposes of this Section 1.5. (d) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, in the event any Indebtedness incurred under any provision in this Agreement or transactions entered into any Other Document (or consummatedany of the foregoing in concurrent transactions, a single transaction or a series of related transactions) meets the criteria of one or more than one of the categories of Baskets (including within any defined terms), including the Fixed Basket or the Non-Fixed Basket, as applicable, the Borrowing Agent shall be permitted, in reliance its sole discretion, to divide and classify and to later, at any time and from time to time, re-divide and re-classify (including to re-classify utilization of the Fixed Basket as being incurred under any Non-Fixed Basket) on a provision one or more occasions (based on circumstances existing on the date of any such re-division and re-classification) any such Indebtedness, in whole or in part, among one or more than one applicable Baskets under this Agreement (including any covenant in the case of re-classification or re-division, so long as the definition amount so re-classified or re-divided is permitted at the time of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio such re-classification or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(are-division to be incurred pursuant to the applicable Basket into which such amount is re-classified or re-divided at such time), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts. For the avoidance of doubt, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with amount of any amounts Indebtedness that shall be allocated to each such Basket shall be determined by the Borrowing Agent at the time of such division, classification, re-division or re-classification, as applicable. If any amount of any Indebtedness incurred under any provision in this Agreement or transactions entered into any Other Document (or consummatedany portion thereof) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement previously divided and classified (including or re-divided and re-classified) as set forth above under any covenant or Fixed Basket, could subsequently be re-divided and re-classified under the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingNon-Fixed Basket, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrencere-Based Amounts”), it is understood division and agreed that the Fixed Amounts re-classification shall be disregarded deemed to occur automatically, in each case, unless otherwise elected by the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsBorrowing Agent.

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Samples: Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (Daseke, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Company (the Company’s election to exercise such option, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (the “LCT Test Date”) either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (b) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Company may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, test or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transaction related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and (c) Consolidated Interest Expense for purposes of the Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate as reasonably determined by the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Company has made an LCT Election, (1) if any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in EBITDA or total assets of Holdings or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a result of such fluctuations; (2) if any related requirements and conditions (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default) for which compliance or satisfaction was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date not have been complied with or satisfied (including due to the occurrence or continuation of an Default or Event of Default), such requirements and conditions will not be deemed to have been failed to be complied with or satisfied (and such Default or Event of Default shall be deemed not to have occurred or be continuing); and (3) in calculating the availability under any ratio, test or basket in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or date for redemption, purchase or repayment specified in an irrevocable notice for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires or passes (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice is terminated, expires or passes or, as applicable, the offer in respect of an LCT Public Offer for, such acquisition is terminated), as applicable, without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio, test or basket shall be determined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a ratio basket based exceptions, thresholds and (cbaskets, such ratio(s) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other basket under the same covenant (other than a ratio basket based on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherthe Interest Coverage Ratio, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Ratio, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such each Lien incurred and each other transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall undertaken will be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio been incurred, issued or test occurring after taken first, to the time such action is takenextent available, such change is madepursuant to the relevant Interest Coverage Ratio, such transaction is consummated Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or such event occurs, as the case may beConsolidated Total Leverage Ratio test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to (i) in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any amounts portion thereof) is incurred or transactions entered into (issued, any Lien is incurred or consummated) other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a provision ratio basket based on an Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Revolving Credit Loan or Letter of Credit Incurred or issued, as applicable, immediately prior to or in connection therewith; and (ii) any calculation or measure that is determined with reference to Holdings’ financial statements (including Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Net Income, Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio) may be determined with reference to the financial statements of a Parent Entity delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in the penultimate paragraph of Section 6.01. (d) For purposes of making the computations referred to above, any Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations that have been made by Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the date of such computation shall be calculated (other than for the purposes of the Financial Covenant or Applicable Rate) on a pro forma basis assuming that all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations (and the change in any associated fixed charge obligations and the change in Consolidated EBITDA resulting therefrom) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. If since the beginning of such period any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the beginning of such period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation, operational change, business expansion or disposed or discontinued operation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then the applicable computations shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation or disposed operation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period. (e) For purposes of this Agreement Agreement, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction (including any covenant the Transactions), the pro forma calculations shall be made in good faith by a responsible financial or chief accounting officer of Holdings (and may include, for the avoidance of doubt, cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies resulting from such transaction which is being given pro forma effect, subject to and without duplication of the applicable limitations and other terms of the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance Consolidated EBITDA). If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect), the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred had been the applicable rate for the reference period (taking into account any Hedging Obligations applicable to such Indebtedness). Interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a responsible financial or accounting officer of Holdings to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. For purposes of making the computations referred to in the preceding paragraphs, interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility computed with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such amounts, Indebtedness during the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) reference period except as set forth in reliance on a provision the first paragraph of this Agreement (including any covenant definition. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with similar rate, a financial ratio eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or test (includingother rate, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in determined to have been based upon the calculation of rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsCompany may designate.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherintended acquisition, if since Investment (other than Investments in the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Lead Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or Subsidiary), Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment (each, taken together with any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenrelated actions and transactions (including, in each casethe case of any Indebtedness (including any Incremental Facilities), the incurrence, repayment and other intended uses of proceeds), a “Limited Condition Transaction”), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (isatisfaction of, or compliance with, any applicable financial ratio condition, test or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for requirement, in order to effect, incur or consummate such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of including (xw) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)any Senior SecuredSection 2.22, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test and/or or, any Net Interest Coverage Ratio Ratio, any Payment Conditions test, ) and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Total AssetsAssets or (ii) the(including any component definitions of the foregoing)), (x) the making or accuracy of any representations and warranties, (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment, (B) the making of any Restricted Payment, and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment (including in each case of clauses (A), (B) and (C), the related assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness) (such action pursuant to clauses (A), (B) or (C), a “Limited Condition Transaction”), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be madeand/or (z) any other condition, test or requirement), at the election of the Lead Borrower (a “LCT Election”), (1) in the case of any acquisition or similar Investment or related incurrence or assumption of Indebtedness, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of), either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or incurrence or assumption of Indebtedness or (y) the consummation of such acquisition or Investment, or incurrence or assumption of Indebtedness, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment (the applicable date pursuant to clause (1), (2) or (3), as applicable, the “LCT Test Date”), in each case, after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Indebtedness, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis. If thethe date of determination of whether any relevant conditions, tests and requirements are satisfied or complied with shall be made on, and shall be deemed to be, the date (the “LCT Test Date”) that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (or, if applicable, delivery of notice of redemption, Prepayment, declaration of dividend or similar event), giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction (including any related actions and transactions) pursuant to this Section 1.10. If the Lead Borrower has made aan LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent determination of compliance with any financial ratio or test and/or the amount of and such Limited Condition Transaction (including any related actions and transactions) would be permitted on the LCT Test Date, (i) each such condition, test and requirement shall be calculated at deemed satisfied and complied with for all purposes of such Limited Condition Transaction and (ii) any change in status of any such condition, test and requirement between the time LCT Test Date and the taking of the relevant actions or consummation of the relevant transactions such action is taken that any applicable financial ratios or tests, baskets, conditions, requirements or provisions would be exceeded, breached or otherwise no longer complied with or satisfied for any reason (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets with respect to the incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens, or the making of Restricted Payments or Restricted Debt Payments or the Person subject to Section 1.11)such Limited Condition Transaction) shall be disregarded such that all financial ratios or tests, baskets, conditions, requirements or provisions shall continue to be deemed complied with and satisfied for all purposes of such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, all applicable transactions and actions will permitted and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to exist or to have occurred solely as a result of a or resulted from such change in status or Limited Condition Transaction; provided, that (A) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available subsequent to the LCT Test Date, the Lead Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to re-determine all financial ratios or tests, baskets, conditions, requirements or provisions on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be deemed to be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, and (B) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (A), compliance with such financial ratios or tests, baskets, conditions, requirements or provisions shall not be determined or tested at any time for purposes of such Limited Condition Transaction after the applicable LCT Test Date. If the Lead Borrower has made an LCT Election, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratios or tests (including any Incurrence-Based Baskets), thresholds and availability (including under any Fixed Basket) under this Agreement with respect to any unrelated transactions or actions on or following the relevantapplicable LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the definitive agreement (or, if applicable, notice, declaration or similar event) for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, compliance with any such financial ratio or test occurring after and/or amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets shall be tested by calculating the time availability under such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingand/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets, without limitationas applicable, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement pro forma basisany financial ratios or tests, thresholds and availability shall be determined assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and any other transactions in connection therewith have been consummated (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof)related actions and transactions) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountshad been consummated.

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Samples: Abl Credit Agreement (PQ Group Holdings Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any required calculation Default or Event of any financial ratio Default has occurred, is continuing or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred would result therefrom or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary other applicable covenant or was mergedcondition shall, amalgamated or consolidated with or into at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive acquisition agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated tested on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive acquisition agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Acquisition, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accountcalculated on (1) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and use of proceeds thereof). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamounts including the Non-Ratio Based Incremental Facilities Cap, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the First Lien Credit Agreement, the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

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Samples: Second Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement (BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Transaction, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation determination of any financial such ratio or test other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrowers (the Borrowers’ election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be either (i) any Subject the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction has occurred are entered into or (ii) any Person that subsequently became solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the date on which a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, City Code (in each casecase the “LCT Test Date”) and if, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”any Limited Condition Transaction, then in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of connection with any action, change, transaction or event that requires a subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, basket availability with respect to any amounts incurred other Specified Transaction on or transactions entered into (following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or consummated) the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in reliance respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio or basket shall be calculated on a provision of this Agreement pro forma basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or have been consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Paycor Hcm, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining compliance with any other provision of this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) (other than an Event of Default under either Section 8.01(a) or 8.01(f)) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any required calculation Default or Event of any financial ratio Default has occurred, is continuing or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred would result therefrom or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedother applicable covenant shall, amalgamated or consolidated with or into at the option of the Borrower or (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the beginning of date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded after the LCA Test Date as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower) but prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account).date that the (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02. ARTICLE II.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Tutor Perini Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, when: (i) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the Total Leverage Ratio, calculation of the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Total Leverage Ratio, Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount Ratio; (ii) determining compliance with representations, warranties, defaults or Events of Default; and (iii) testing availability under baskets set forth in this agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets Assets); the date of determination of whether any such action is permitted hereunder shall, at the option of Holdings (Holdings’ election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, Holdings could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA of Holdings) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If Holdings has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any under the same covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) as such Fixed Amount that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the revolving facility under the ABL Credit Agreement (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the revolving facility under the ABL Credit Agreement shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based Amounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

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Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Venator Materials PLC)

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Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject other than with respect to Sections 1.10(bany Borrowing under the Revolving Facility, (i) when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) or (ii) or testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA), in connection with a Subject Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio or availability and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or, in respect of any transaction described in clauses (b) and (c) of the definition of Limited Condition Transaction, delivery of irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event) (the “LCT Test Date”) and Section 1.11if, all financial after such ratios and tests other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the Total Leverage Ratiouse of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the First Lien Leverage RatioBorrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, baskets and provisions, such ratios, baskets and provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Secured Leverage Ratioavoidance of doubt, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount (x) if any of Consolidated Total Assets and such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Subject Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in this Agreement that are calculated Section 6.15) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such other Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires (or, if applicable, the irrevocable notice, declaration of dividend or similar event is terminated or expires) without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, proceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio Consolidated Cash Interest Expense for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall will be calculated at using an assumed interest rate based on the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change indicative interest margin contained in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any financing commitment documentation with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) such Indebtedness or, if no such indicative interest margin exists, as reasonably determined by the Borrower in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountsgood faith.

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Samples: Incremental Joinder to First Lien Credit Agreement (Post Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Any financial ratios required to be satisfied in order for a specific action to be permitted under this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one decimal place more than the number of decimal places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding up if there is no nearest number). (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b1.6(c), (d) and (c) and Section 1.11e), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage First Lien Leverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture Group Member since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understoodor, for in the avoidance case of doubtConsolidated Total Assets (or with respect to any determination pertaining to the balance sheet, including the acquisition of cash and Cash Equivalents), as of the last day of such Test Period); provided that solely for purposes notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this clause (b) or clauses (c), (d) or (e) of (x) calculating compliance with this Section 6.12(a) and (y) 1.6, when calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of determining actual compliance (and not compliance on a Pro Forma Basis) with the definitions of financial covenant in Section 7.1, the “Applicable Commitment Fee Rate” and the Commitment Fee RateApplicable Margin”, the events described in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after this Section 1.6 that occurred subsequent to the end of the relevant applicable Test Period shall not be taken into account)given pro forma effect. (bc) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, at the election of the Borrower (the “LCA Election”), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made at the time (the “LCA Test Time”) of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election, then in connection with any calculation of any financial ratio or basket availability following such LCA Test Time and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the definitive agreement with respect thereto is terminated, any such financial ratio or test or cap shall be calculated (and tested) (x) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other Subject Transactions in connection therewith have been consummated and (y) additionally, solely for purposes of calculating a financial ratio or basket availability under Section 7.6, on a standalone basis without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Subject Transactions in connection therewith.. (d) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time (subject to clause (c) above) such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (ce) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”Agreement) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts. (f) For purposes of determining compliance at any time with Sections 7.2 (other than clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii) and (a)(iv) and clause (r) thereof), 7.3 (other than clauses (h) and (r) thereof), 7.5, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, in the event that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction meets the criteria of more than one of the categories permitted pursuant to any clause of such Sections, the Borrower, in its sole discretion, may, from time to time, classify or reclassify such transaction or item (or portion thereof) and will only be required to include the amount and type of such transaction or item (or portion thereof) in any one category. Further, it is understood and agreed that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction need not be permitted solely by reference to one category of permitted Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction under Sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, respectively, but may instead be permitted in part under any combination thereof.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Affinity Gaming)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bwhen calculating any applicable ratio (other than for purposes of calculating compliance with Section 7.11(a)) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio or other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be either (i) the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or (ii) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the Secured Leverage Ratiodate on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with the City Code (in each case, the Interest Coverage Ratio “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the amount other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Total Assets EBITDA of the Borrower and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAits Restricted Subsidiaries) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test test, any Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and any cash proceeds thereof), in each case, which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall in each case be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.01 or Section 7.03. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Article VII, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrower may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Article VII, and with respect to any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, Restricted Payments or repayments of Subordinated Debt) may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition so long as the Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition (as so redivided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such redivision or reclassification and if any such redivision or reclassification of any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition would result in such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment or Disposition or any portion thereof being permitted under any unlimited basket, such redivision or reclassification shall be deemed to occur automatically when such redivision or reclassification would be possible.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Holley Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Lead Borrower, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based IncurrenceBased Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based IncurrenceBased Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (SB/RH Holdings, LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for purposes of determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement that requires that no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any such action, as applicable, such condition shall, at the option of the Borrower, be deemed satisfied, so long as no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the LCT Test Date. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has exercised its option under the first sentence of this clause (a), and any Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default occurs following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to or on the contrary hereindate of the consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, but subject any such Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default shall be deemed to Sections 1.10(bnot have occurred or be continuing for purposes of determining whether any action being taken in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder. (b) and In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for the purposes of: (ci) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the calculation of the Total Leverage RatioRatio (but, for the First Lien Leverage Ratioavoidance of doubt, not for purposes of determining whether the Secured Leverage Ratio, Borrower has actually complied with the Interest Coverage Ratio and Financial Maintenance Covenant in Section 6.12); or (ii) determining the amount or availability of any baskets set forth in this Agreement based on any financial ratio or metric (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets and or Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained ); at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in this Agreement that are calculated connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination of compliance with such provision or basket hereunder shall be calculated with respect deemed to be the date on which the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Period Date”), and each such Subject if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if since they had occurred at the beginning of the Test Period most recently ended on or prior to the applicable LCT Test Date for which financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(a) or 5.01(b) (or, prior to the delivery of any such financial statements, the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower included in the Latest Financial Statements), the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Period Date in compliance with such provision or basket, such provision or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election and any of the ratios or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, on or prior to the date of consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such ratios or baskets will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether such ratio or basket has been satisfied in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any required Limited Condition Transaction, then (i) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred with respect to the incurrence of Indebtedness or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Liens, or the making of distributions or Restricted Subsidiary Payments, Investments, Dispositions, mergers, Dispositions of all or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or any the designation of its Restricted Subsidiaries an Unrestricted Subsidiary on or any joint venture since following the beginning relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Limited Condition Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis assuming such Test Period as if Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (ii) such Subject Transaction had occurred ratio or test shall not be tested at the beginning time of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with this Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”1.08 shall not, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything except to the contrary herein, extent expressly set forth in Section 2.21 with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingTerm Commitments and Incremental Term Loans, without limitation, apply to Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts4.02.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Costar Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for purposes of determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement that requires that no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any such action, as applicable, such condition shall, at the option of the Borrower, be deemed satisfied, so long as no Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the LCT Test Date. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has exercised its option under the first sentence of this clause (a), and any Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default occurs following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to or on the contrary hereindate of the consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, but subject any such Default, Event of Default or specified Event of Default shall be deemed to Sections 1.10(bnot have occurred or be continuing for purposes of determining whether any action being taken in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder. (b) and In connection with any action being taken in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, solely for the purposes of: (ci) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires the calculation of the Total Leverage RatioRatio (but, for the First Lien Leverage Ratioavoidance of doubt, not for purposes of determining whether the Secured Leverage Ratio, Borrower has actually complied with the Interest Coverage Ratio and Financial Maintenance Covenant in Section 6.12); or (ii) determining the amount or availability of any baskets set forth in this Agreement based on any financial ratio or metric (including baskets measured as a percentage of Consolidated Total Assets and or Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained ); at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in this Agreement that are calculated connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination of compliance with such provision or basket hereunder shall be calculated with respect deemed to be the date on which the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Period Date”), and each such Subject if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if since they had occurred at the beginning of the Test Period most recently ended on or prior to the applicable LCT Test Date for which financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(a) or 5.01(b) (or, prior 52 to the delivery of any such financial statements, the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower included in the Latest Financial Statements), the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Period Date in compliance with such provision or basket, such provision or basket shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election and any of the ratios or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, on or prior to the date of consummation of the relevant transaction or action, such ratios or baskets will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether such ratio or basket has been satisfied in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any required Limited Condition Transaction, then (i) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred with respect to the incurrence of Indebtedness or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Liens, or the making of distributions or Restricted Subsidiary Payments, Investments, Dispositions, mergers, Dispositions of all or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into substantially all of the assets of the Borrower or any the designation of its Restricted Subsidiaries an Unrestricted Subsidiary on or any joint venture since following the beginning relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Limited Condition Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for pro forma basis assuming such Test Period as if Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (ii) such Subject Transaction had occurred ratio or test shall not be tested at the beginning time of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with this Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”1.08 shall not, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything except to the contrary herein, extent expressly set forth in Section 2.21 with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingTerm Commitments and Incremental Term Loans, without limitation, apply to Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts4.02.

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Samples: First Amendment (Costar Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bfor purposes of (i) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires calculation of the Total Net Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Secured Net Leverage Ratio, Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio and Ratio, (ii) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires as a condition that no Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) has occurred, is continuing or would result from a Subject Transaction in connection with the amount consummation of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAa Limited Condition Transaction (other than borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility) contained or (iii) testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to (including any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction baskets based on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) (including the beginning incurrence of any such Test Period Incremental Facility and on or prior additional Initial Term Loans pursuant to the Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments), in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of any required calculation determination of any financial ratio such ratio, test or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedbasket availability shall, amalgamated or consolidated with or into at the irrevocable option of the Borrower (the “LCT Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Date”), and if, after such ratio, test or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated basket availability is measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Transaction and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable most recent Test Period (it being understoodcompleted prior to the LCT Test Date, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket availability, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that if any of such ratios, test or basket availability are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio, test or basket availability (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries or the target of such Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios, test or basket availability will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction (and any Subject Transaction in connection therewith) is permitted hereunder. If the Borrower makes an LCT Election, then in connection with any calculation of any ratio, test or basket availability with respect to any transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or irrevocable notice for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, for purposes of determining whether (x) calculating compliance such subsequent transaction (other than with Section 6.12(arespect to Restricted Payments or prepayments of Junior Financing) is permitted under the Loan Documents, any such ratio, test or basket shall be required to be satisfied on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (y) calculating such subsequent Restricted Payment or prepayment of Junior Financing is permitted under the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Loan Documents, in each caseany such ratio, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period test or basket shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall required to be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance satisfied on a provision of this Agreement Pro Forma Basis both (1) assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test have been consummated and (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test2) (any assuming such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amountshave not been consummated.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding Section 6.10(a), Section 6.10(b), any First Lien Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) and/or any Subject Transaction has occurred cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR or Consolidated Total Assets, (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Restricted Subsidiaries Default or Event of Default), (iii) the making or accuracy of any joint venture since the beginning representation and/or warranty or (iv) compliance with availability under any basket or cap (including any basket or cap expressed as a percentage of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenConsolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets), in each case, a condition to (A) the consummation of any applicable transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or similar Investment (including with respect to any Indebtedness contemplated, assumed or incurred in connection therewith), at the time of (or on the basis of the financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis statements for such the most recently ended Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of time of) either (x) calculating compliance the execution of the definitive agreement with Section 6.12(a) and respect to such acquisition or Investment, (y) calculating in connection with an acquisition to which the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes United Kingdom City Code or Takeover and Mergers (or any comparable Requirement of Law) applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of the definitions target of “Applicable Rate” an acquisition (or equivalent notice under comparable Requirements of Law) or (z) the consummation of such acquisition or Investment, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment (including with respect to any Indebtedness contemplated or incurred in connection therewith), at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and “Commitment Fee Rate”(3) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment (including with respect to any Indebtedness contemplated or incurred in connection therewith), at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, no after giving effect, on a Pro Forma Basis, to (I) the relevant acquisition, Investment, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or any related Indebtedness (including the intended use of proceeds thereof) and (II) to the extent definitive documents in respect thereof have been executed, the Restricted Payment has been declared or delivery of notice with respect to a Restricted Debt Payment has been delivered (which definitive documents, declaration or notice has not terminated or expired without the consummation thereof), any other Subject Transaction occurring after that the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into accountBorrower has elected to treat in accordance with this clause (a). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitationincluding Section 6.10(a), Section 6.12(a6.10(b), any First Lien Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or EBITDA, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated (subject to clause (a) above) at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test or amount occurring after such calculation, or after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, including any such amount drawn or deemed to have been drawn under any revolving credit facility and, for the avoidance of doubt, any amount that is expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR or Consolidated Total Assets, a “Fixed AmountsAmount”) substantially concurrently with any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitationincluding Section 6.10(a), Section 6.12(a6.10(b), any First Lien Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Rent Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the (i) any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount and (ii) except as provided in the preceding clause (i), pro forma effect shall be given to the entire transaction. The Borrower may elect that any amount incurred or transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on one or more of any Incurrence-Based Amount or any Fixed Amount in its sole discretion; provided that, unless the Borrower elects otherwise and except as set forth in the definition of “Incremental Cap”, each such amount or transaction shall be deemed incurred, entered into or consummated first under any Incurrence-Based Amount to the maximum extent permitted thereunder. (d) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (e) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the creation, incurrence, assumption, or the permission or sufferance to exist of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02. (f) With respect to any pro forma calculation that is required to be made in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment in respect of which financial statements for the applicable target are not available for the same Test Period for which financial statements of the Borrower are available, the Borrower shall make the relevant calculation on the basis of the relevant available financial statements (even if for differing periods) or such other commercially reasonable basis as the Borrower may elect. (g) In connection with the implementation or assumption of any revolving commitment and/or any delayed draw commitment (in each case, other than any such commitment implemented pursuant to Section 2.22) in reliance on any Incurrence-Based Amount, the Borrower may, in its sole discretion elect to, by written notice to the Administrative Agent (a “Specified Commitment Notice”), either (a) treat all or any portion of such revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment as having been fully drawn on the date of implementation or assumption (such commitment (or portion thereof), a “Specified Commitment”), in which case (i) the Borrower shall not be required to comply with any financial ratio or test in connection with any drawing thereunder after the date of incurrence or assumption and (ii) other than for purposes of (A) the Applicable Rate, (B) the 2024 Incremental Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment Fee Rate, (C) the Revolving Commitment Fee Rate and/or (CD) actual compliance with Section 6.10(a) or Section 6.10(b), the amount of such Specified Commitment shall be deemed to have been an actual incurrence of Indebtedness thereunder on the date of implementation or assumption for purposes of calculating any Incurrence-Based Amount or (b) test the permissibility of all or any portion of any drawing under such revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment on the date of such drawing (if any), in which case, such revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment (or portion thereof) shall only be treated as drawn for purposes of any Incurrence-Based Amount to the extent of any actual drawing thereunder that is outstanding at the applicable time of determination. It is understood and agreed that the Borrower may, at any time in its sole discretion, (x) deliver a Specified Commitment Notice with respect to any revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment and/or (y) withdraw any Specified Commitment Notice with respect to all or any portion of any revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment and instead elect to treat such revolving commitment and/or delayed draw commitment in accordance with clause (a) or (b) of the immediately preceding sentence. (h) Any determination of the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of any Indebtedness shall be made by the Borrower in good faith at the time of the incurrence of such Indebtedness. (i) It is understood and agreed that the Borrower and/or any Restricted Subsidiary may incur Indebtedness permitted under any provision of Section 6.01 to refinance Indebtedness originally incurred under the same provision of Section 6.01 while the Indebtedness being refinanced remains outstanding so long as the proceeds of the applicable refinancing Indebtedness are promptly deposited with the trustee or other applicable representative of the holders of the Indebtedness being refinanced, which proceeds will be applied to satisfy and discharge the Indebtedness being refinanced in accordance with the documentation governing such Indebtedness.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Loan Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Financial Maintenance Covenant, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test), (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and any other availability of a “basket” or exception set forth in Article VI, in each case in connection with a Specified Transaction or other transaction permitted hereunder, undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the amount date of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of the Administrative Borrower (subject the Administrative Borrower’s election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction are entered into (the “LCT Test Date”), and if, after giving Pro Forma Effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Test Period ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Administrative Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket”, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Administrative Borrower has made an LCT Election and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio or “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the target of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such “baskets” or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a change result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or “basket” availability on or following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio or “basket” availability shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of debt and the use of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof) had been consummated). For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCT Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with any financial ratio or test occurring after (including, without limitation, the time such action is takenFinancial Maintenance Covenant, such change is madeany First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, such transaction is consummated any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, (y) any representation and warranties, or such event occurs, any requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (z) any availability test under any “baskets” shall be made as of the case may beapplicable date of the consummation of the Specified Transaction. (cb) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Financial Maintenance Covenant, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with or in a single transaction or series of related transactions with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Financial Maintenance Covenant, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts and any cash proceeds thereof and any concurrent borrowing under a revolving facility, including a Borrowing consisting of Revolving Loans, shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any Indebtedness resulting from borrowing under any revolving facility shall be so disregarded solely for purposes of Incurrence-Based Amounts of Indebtedness and Liens. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Section 6.01, Section 6.02, Section 6.04 and Section 6.08, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrowers may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments, Disposition, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Section 6.01, Section 6.02, Section 6.04 and Section 6.08, as applicable, and may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment so long as the Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as so redivided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such redivision or reclassification.

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Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence or issuance of Indebtedness, Disqualified Capital Stock or Preferred Stock and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option, a “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the contrary hereinabsence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (the “LCT Test Date”) the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (or, but subject if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable notice, declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), if, after giving pro forma effect to Sections 1.10(bthe Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence or issuance of Indebtedness, Disqualified Capital Stock or Preferred Stock and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and dispositions) and (c) and Section 1.11any related pro forma adjustments and, all financial ratios and tests (including at the Total Leverage Ratioelection of the Borrower, the First Lien Leverage Ratioany other acquisition or similar Investment, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement Restricted Payment or disposition that are calculated has not been consummated but with respect to which the Borrower has elected to test any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or applicable condition prior to the date of any required calculation consummation in accordance with this paragraph, as if they had occurred at the beginning of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedthe most recently completed four fiscal quarter period, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries could have taken such actions or consummated such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any joint venture since related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the beginning case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to re-determine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be deemed to be the applicable LCT Test Period Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, tests or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any such actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence or issuance of Indebtedness, Disqualified Capital Stock or Preferred Stock and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and dispositions), and (c) Consolidated Fixed Charges for purposes of the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate based on the indicative interest margin contained in any financing commitment documentation with respect to such Indebtedness or, if no such indicative interest margin exists, as reasonably determined by the Borrower in good faith. (b) For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has consummated made an LCT Election, (1) if any Subject of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or total assets of the Borrower or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, thensuch baskets, in each case, any applicable financial ratio tests or test shall ratios will not be calculated on deemed to have been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a Pro Forma Basis for result of such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period fluctuations (it being understoodprovided, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary may rely upon any improvement in any such ratio, test or basket availability); (2) if any related requirements and conditions (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default) for purposes of (x) calculating which compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes or satisfaction was determined or tested as of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring LCT Test Date would at any time after the end LCT Test Date not have been complied with or satisfied (including due to the occurrence or continuation of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes an Default or Event of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsDefault), such financial ratio requirements and conditions will not be deemed to have been failed to be complied with or test shall be calculated at the time satisfied (and such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed not to have occurred solely as a result or be continuing for purposes of a change the determination of such compliance or satisfaction); (3) for purposes of determining whether the bring down of representations and warranties (or specified representations and warranties in such financial ratio connection with Incremental Loans or test occurring after the time such action is takenIncremental Equivalent Debt) in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction are true and correct, such change condition shall be deemed satisfied so long as such representations and warranties, as applicable, are true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is madealready qualified by materiality) on the LCT Test Date and (4) in calculating the availability under any ratio, test or basket in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such transaction Limited Condition Transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or date for redemption, purchase or repayment specified in an irrevocable notice for such event occursLimited Condition Transaction is terminated, expires or passes, as applicable, without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any such ratio, test or basket shall be determined or tested giving pro forma effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and other actions or transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the case may beuse of proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)). (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the a “Fixed AmountsAmount”) substantially concurrently with any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test6.15(a) hereof, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount, except that (i) pro forma effect shall be given to any increase or decrease in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA resulting from the entire transaction and (ii) the relevant Fixed Amount shall be taken into account for purposes of determining any Incurrence-Based Amount other than the relevant Incurrence-Based Amount set forth in Section 6.01 and/or Section 6.02. (d) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (e) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the granting of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02.

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Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement (Shift4 Payments, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Parent Borrower (the Parent Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Secured Leverage RatioParent Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the Interest Coverage Ratio avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Parent Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the amount Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Parent Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in this Agreement that are calculated Section 7.09) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) Limited Condition Acquisition and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, other transactions in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or have been consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Restaurant Brands International Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (x) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (including Section 7.11 hereof, any Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Senior Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio test or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) or (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default but excluding any Event of Default under Sections 8.01(a), 8.01(f) or 8.01(g)) as a condition to: (i) (A) the making of any Subject Transaction has occurred Investment or Disposition or (iiB) the consummation of any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary transaction in connection with any Investment or was mergedDisposition (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens in connection therewith), amalgamated the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or consolidated on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Investment or into Disposition or (II) the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenInvestment or Disposition, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Investment, Disposition or other transaction and any applicable related Indebtedness or Liens on a Pro Forma Basis; (ii) the making of any Restricted Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the declaration of such Restricted Payment (provided that such Restricted Payment shall be made within 60 days of such declaration) or (II) the making of such Restricted Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Payment on a Pro Forma Basis; and (iii) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the delivery of an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment or (II) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower has made an election to test at the time of: (i) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to an Investment or Disposition or the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Investment or Disposition, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the date on which such Investment or Disposition is consummated or (y) the date that the definitive agreement for such Investment or Disposition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Investment or Disposition, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Investment, Disposition or any transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness, Liens and the use of proceeds thereof) has been consummated, and (B) a standalone basis without giving effect to such Investment or Disposition and any such transactions in connection therewith; (ii) the declaration of a Restricted Payment, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the making of such Restricted Payment and (y) the date that is 60 days after the declaration of such Restricted Payment, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if Restricted Payment has been consummated; and/or (iii) the delivery of an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment (which may be conditional) in respect of a Restricted Debt Payment, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date and prior to the date on which such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period Restricted Debt Payment is made, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xA) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Restricted Debt Payment has been consummated and (yB) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)a standalone basis without giving effect to such Restricted Debt Payment. (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a)7.11, any First Lien Leverage Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Senior Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio test or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assetsthe FFO Builder Basket), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated (x) as set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable), or (y) at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the relevant time set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable) or the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test test, at all times prior to the first delivery of financial statements pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(ab), compliance shall be determined based on the pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Borrower delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(d) hereof. (e) If the Borrower or any First Lien Leverage Ratio testRestricted Subsidiary incurs any Indebtedness or takes any other action under a ratio-based basket or exception (or component thereof) under this Agreement on the same date that it incurs Indebtedness or takes any other action under any “fixed,” “freebie” or “starter” basket or exception (or component thereof), any Secured Leverage Ratio testcompliance with the Senior Loan-to-Value Ratio, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Loan-to-Value Ratio, or Interest Coverage Ratio testas applicable, on a Pro Forma Basis will be calculated with respect to such incurrence or action, as applicable, under the ratio-based basket or exception (or component thereof) (without regard to any such amountsincurrence or action, as applicable, under the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”fixed,” “freebie” or “starter” basket or exception (or component thereof). Unless the Borrower elects otherwise, it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts any incurrence of Indebtedness or other action shall be disregarded in deemed to have been incurred or taken, as applicable, first, under the calculation of ratio-based basket or exception (or component thereof) and, second, under the financial ratio “fixed,” “freebie” or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts“starter” basket or exception (or component thereof).

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Samples: Credit Agreement (ESH Hospitality, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Any financial ratios required to be satisfied in order for a specific action to be permitted under this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one decimal place more than the number of decimal places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding up if there is no nearest number). (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b1.6(c), (d) and (c) and Section 1.11e), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture Group Member since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understoodor, for in the avoidance case of doubtConsolidated Total Assets (or with respect to any determination pertaining to the balance sheet, including the acquisition of cash and Cash Equivalents), as of the last day of such Test Period); provided that solely for purposes notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this clause (b) or clauses (c), (d) or (e) of (x) calculating compliance with this Section 6.12(a) and (y) 1.6, when calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of determining actual compliance (and not compliance on a Pro Forma Basis) with the definitions of financial covenant in Section 7.1, the “Applicable Commitment Fee Rate” and the Commitment Fee RateApplicable Margin”, the events described in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after this Section 1.6 that occurred subsequent to the end of the relevant applicable Test Period shall not be taken into account)given pro forma effect. (bc) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, at the election of the Borrower (the “LCA Election”), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made at the time (the “LCA Test Time”) of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Limited Condition Acquisition. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election, then in connection with any calculation of any financial ratio or basket availability following such LCA Test Time and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the definitive agreement with respect thereto is terminated, any such financial ratio or test or cap shall be calculated (and tested) (x) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other Subject Transactions in connection therewith have been consummated and (y) additionally, solely for purposes of calculating a financial ratio or basket availability under Section 7.6, on a standalone basis without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Subject Transactions in connection therewith. (d) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time (subject to clause (c) above) such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (ce) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”Agreement) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts. (f) For purposes of determining compliance at any time with Sections 7.2 (other than clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii) and (a)(iv) and clause (r) thereof), 7.3 (other than clauses (h) and (r) thereof), 7.5, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, in the event that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction meets the criteria of more than one of the categories permitted pursuant to any clause of such Sections, the Borrower, in its sole discretion, may, from time to time, classify or reclassify such transaction or item (or portion thereof) and will only be required to include the amount and type of such transaction or item (or portion thereof) in any one category. Further, it is understood and agreed that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction need not be permitted solely by reference to one category of permitted Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction under Sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, respectively, but may instead be permitted in part under any combination thereof.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Affinity Gaming)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary, in the case of the incurrence of any Indebtedness (other than under Revolving Loans but including the incurrence of indebtedness under any Incremental Facility) or Liens or the making of any Investments, Restricted Payments, redemption of Junior Debt, Dispositions or fundamental changes in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, the existence of any Default or Event of Default, the accuracy of any representations and warranties, and any relevant ratio (other than for purposes of actual compliance with the Financial Covenant) or basket shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be determined as of the date the Limited Condition Acquisition Agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is entered into and, as applicable, calculated as if the acquisition and other pro forma events in connection therewith were consummated on such date ( the “LCA Test Date”); provided that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs no Limited Condition Acquisition shall be calculated with respect permitted if a Default or Event of Default under Section 8.1(a) or 8.1(f) shall exist at the time of its consummation (or would be caused thereby). For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to such Test Period fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on Restricted Subsidiaries) at or prior to the date consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any required Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred basket availability on or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or was merged, amalgamated such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning expires without consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each caseLimited Condition Acquisition, any applicable financial such ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtproceeds thereof) have been consummated; provided, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”respect to Restricted Payments, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into account)calculated on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have not been consummated. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Acquired EBITDA, assets and consolidated net income of any target of any such acquisition or investment can only be used in the determination of any relevant baskets (such as “growth” baskets) under this Agreement if and when such acquisition or investment has been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a) hereof, any Subject Transaction has occurred First Lien Leverage Ratio test, Secured Leverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any Person that subsequently became type of Default or Event of Default) and/or the bringdown of any representation or warranty as a Restricted Subsidiary condition to the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or was mergedsimilar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness in connection therewith), amalgamated or consolidated with or into the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower Representative, at the time of (or any on the basis of its Restricted Subsidiaries the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (A) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or any joint venture since Investment or (B) the beginning consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenacquisition or Investment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect, on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Basis, to (1) the beginning relevant acquisition or other Investment and/or any related Indebtedness (including the intended use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aproceeds thereof) and (y2) calculating to the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes extent definitive documents in respect thereof have been executed, any additional acquisition or Investment and/or any related Indebtedness (including the intended use of proceeds thereof) that the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, Borrower Representative has elected to be treated as set forth in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into accountthis clause (a). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsEBITDA), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.15(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the a “Fixed AmountsAmount”) substantially concurrently with any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsamount, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the (i) any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount and (ii) pro forma effect shall be given to the use of the relevant Fixed Amount in calculating such financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amount. (d) For purposes of determining compliance at any time with Section 6.06, previously made Investments (other than a loan or advance) shall be valued and measured at the fair market value of such Investment at the time such Investment was made. (e) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrowers dated such date prepared in accordance with the Applicable Accounting Standards. (f) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the granting of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Nuvei Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Any financial ratios required to be satisfied in order for a specific action to be permitted under this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one decimal place more than the number of decimal places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding up if there is no nearest number). (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b1.5(c), (d) and (c) and Section 1.11e), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture Group Member since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understoodor, for in the avoidance case of doubtConsolidated Total Assets (or with respect to any determination pertaining to the balance sheet, including the acquisition of cash and Cash Equivalents), as of the last day of such Test Period). (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that solely for purposes the terms of this Agreement require (xi) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and any financial ratio or test (y) calculating the including any First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets, (ii) the definitions making of “Applicable Rate” representations and “Commitment Fee Rate”warranties and/or (iii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, in each casecase in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, no Subject Transaction occurring after at the end election of the Borrower (the “LCA Election”), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made at the time (the “LCA Test Period Time”) (x) the date a definitive acquisition agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is entered into (or the date on which any binding public announcement in respect of a Limited Condition Acquisition is made) and calculated as if the Limited Condition Acquisition and other Subject Transactions in connection therewith were consummated on such date or (y) irrevocable notice (which may be conditioned on the occurrence of other events) of a Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment is given; provided, (i) that no bankruptcy or payment Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition and (ii) if the Borrower has made an LCA Election, then in connection with any calculation of any financial ratio or basket availability following such LCA Test Time and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the definitive agreement or irrevocable notice with respect thereto is terminated, any such financial ratio or test or cap shall be taken into account)calculated (and tested) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other Subject Transactions in connection therewith have been consummated. (bd) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time (subject to clause (c) above) such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (ce) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Leverage Ratio test) or is incurred or entered into in reliance on any “grower” amount based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Leverage Ratio test, but excluding any “grower” amount based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts. (f) For purposes of determining compliance at any time with Sections 7.2 (other than clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii) and (a)(iv) and clause (r) thereof), 7.3 (other than clauses (h) and (u) (as clause (u) pertains to Section 7.2(r)) thereof), 7.5, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, in the event that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction meets the criteria of more than one of the categories permitted pursuant to any clause of such Sections, the Borrower, in its sole discretion, may, from time to time, classify or reclassify such transaction or item (or portion thereof) and will only be required to include the amount and type of such transaction or item (or portion thereof) in any one category. Further, it is understood and agreed that any Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction need not be permitted solely by reference to one category of permitted Indebtedness, Lien, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Investment, Restricted Debt Payment and/or Affiliate transaction under Sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9, respectively, but may instead be permitted in part under any combination thereof. (g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.5 or otherwise, for purposes of determining actual compliance with the Financial Covenant, any such adjustments shall only include events that occurred during the relevant Test Period.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Mavenir Private Holdings II Ltd.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Company (the Company’s election to exercise such option, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (the “LCT Test Date”) either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (b) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Company may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of 102 #95598837v24 (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a ratio basket based exceptions, thresholds and (cbaskets, such ratio(s) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other basket under the same covenant (other than a ratio basket based on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherthe Interest Coverage Ratio, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Ratio, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such each Lien incurred and each other transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall undertaken will be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio been incurred, issued or test occurring after taken first, to the time such action is takenextent available, such change is madepursuant to the relevant Interest Coverage Ratio, such transaction is consummated Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or such event occurs, as the case may beConsolidated Total Leverage Ratio test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to (i) in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any amounts portion thereof) is incurred or transactions entered into (issued, any Lien is incurred or consummated) other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a provision ratio basket based on an Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Revolving Credit Loan or Letter of Credit Incurred or issued, as applicable, immediately prior to or in connection therewith; and (ii) any calculation or measure that is determined with reference to Holdings’ financial statements (including Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Net Income, Interest Coverage Ratio, Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior 103 #95598837v24 (d) For purposes of making the computations referred to above, any Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations that have been made by Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the date of such computation shall be calculated (other than for the purposes of the Financial Covenant or Applicable Rate) on a pro forma basis assuming that all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations (and the change in any associated fixed charge obligations and the change in Consolidated EBITDA resulting therefrom) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. If since the beginning of such period any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the beginning of such period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation, operational change, business expansion or disposed or discontinued operation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then the applicable computations shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation or disposed operation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period. (e) For purposes of this Agreement Agreement, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction (including any covenant the Transactions), the pro forma calculations shall be made in good faith by a responsible financial or chief accounting officer of Holdings (and may include, for the avoidance of doubt, cost savings, operating expense reductions and synergies resulting from such transaction which is being given pro forma effect, subject to and without duplication of the applicable limitations and other terms of the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance Consolidated EBITDA). If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect), the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred had been the applicable rate for the reference period (taking into account any Hedging Obligations applicable to such Indebtedness). Interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined by a responsible financial or accounting officer of Holdings to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP. For purposes of making the computations referred to in the preceding paragraphs, interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility computed with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such amounts, Indebtedness during the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) reference period except as set forth in reliance on a provision the first paragraph of this Agreement (including any covenant definition. Interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with similar rate, a financial ratio eurocurrency interbank offered rate, Term SOFR, or test (includingother rate, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in determined to have been based upon the calculation of rate actually chosen, or if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsCompany may designate.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (x) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (including Section 7.11 hereof, any Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Senior Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio test or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) or (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default but excluding any Event of Default under Sections 8.01(a), 8.01(f) or 8.01(g)) as a condition to: (i) (A) the making of any Subject Transaction has occurred Investment or Disposition or (iiB) the consummation of any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary transaction in connection with any Investment or was mergedDisposition (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens in connection therewith), amalgamated the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or consolidated on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Investment or into Disposition or (II) the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning consummation of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenInvestment or Disposition, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Investment, Disposition or other transaction and any applicable related Indebtedness or Liens on a Pro Forma Basis; (ii) the making of any Restricted Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the declaration of such Restricted Payment (provided that such Restricted Payment shall be made within 60 days of such declaration) or (II) the making of such Restricted Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Payment on a Pro Forma Basis; and (iii) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the delivery of an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment or (II) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower has made an election to test at the time of: (i) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to an Investment or Disposition or the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Investment or Disposition, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the date on which such Investment or Disposition is consummated or (y) the date that the definitive agreement for such Investment or Disposition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Investment or Disposition, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Investment, Disposition or any transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness, Liens and the use of proceeds thereof) has been consummated, and (B) a standalone basis without giving effect to such Investment or Disposition and any such transactions in connection therewith; (ii) the declaration of a Restricted Payment, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the making of such Restricted Payment and (y) the date that is 60 days after the declaration of such Restricted Payment, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if Restricted Payment has been consummated; and/or (iii) the delivery of an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment (which may be conditional) in respect of a Restricted Debt Payment, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date and prior to the date on which such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period Restricted Debt Payment is made, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xA) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Restricted Debt Payment has been consummated and (yB) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)a standalone basis without giving effect to such Restricted Debt Payment. (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a)7.11, any First Lien Leverage Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Senior Loan-to-Value Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio test or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assetsthe FFO Builder Basket), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated (x) as set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable), or (y) at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the relevant time set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable) or the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test test, at all times prior to the first delivery of financial statements pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(ab), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts compliance shall be disregarded in determined based on the calculation pro forma consolidated financial statements of the financial ratio or test applicable Borrower delivered pursuant to the Incurrence-Based AmountsSection 4.01(d) hereof.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (ESH Hospitality, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bclause (b) of this Section 1.09, when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement (other than determining compliance with Section 4.02 as such section governs Credit Extensions under any Incremental Facility after the original closing date of such Incremental Facility, unless the lenders under any applicable Incremental Facility agree otherwise) which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio or other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into (in each case, the “LCA Test Date”) and (c) and Section 1.11if, all financial after such ratios and tests other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith and the use of proceeds thereof as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of due to fluctuations in Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCA Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Net Leverage #95787455v10 Ratio test and/or Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”)) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts shall (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the ABL Facility which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall, in each case, be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 7.06 or Section 7.08.

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Samples: Term Loan Agreement (United Natural Foods Inc)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to When calculating the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests any actions or transactions related thereto (including the Total Leverage Ratioacquisitions, Investments, the First Lien Leverage Ratioincurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the Secured Leverage Ratioincurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the Interest Coverage Ratio and option of the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect Borrower (the Borrower’s election to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to exercise such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtheroption, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any required calculation such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any financial ratio continuing Default or test Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (ithe “LCT Test Date”) any Subject either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction has occurred is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (iib) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any Person that subsequently became a actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedPayments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any joint venture since related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the beginning case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenfinancial statements, in each which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the -176- #94164975v6 Exhibit 10.14 applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, test or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time #94164975v6 Exhibit 10.14 after the applicable financial ratio LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or test shall transaction related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and (c) Consolidated Interest Expense for purposes of the Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period using an assumed interest rate as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at reasonably determined by the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for Borrower. For the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of if the Borrower has made an LCT Election, (x1) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes if any of the definitions ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring the LCT Test Date would at any time after the end LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in EBITDA or total assets of Holdings or the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets)Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, such financial ratio baskets, tests or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall ratios will not be deemed to have occurred solely been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.fluctuations;

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Array Technologies, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)[Reserved]. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio, any First Lien Leverage Ratio testother financial ratios, any Secured Leverage Ratio testConsolidated EBITDA, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsAssets and other financial calculations pursuant to Section 7.10), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.111.15), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement within the same covenant (including for purposes of Section 7.03, any covenant or Incremental Facility and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred in reliance on the definition of “Incremental Cap) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (x) at the election of the Borrower, the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the 71 (d) If at any time any change in GAAP (including the adoption of IFRS) would result in a change in the method of calculation of financial covenants, standards or terms (collectively, the “Accounting Changes”) in this Agreement, and either the Borrower or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Borrower, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent agree to enter into good faith negotiations in order to amend such provisions of this Agreement (including the levels applicable herein to any computation of the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio) so as to reflect equitably the Accounting Changes with the desired result that the criteria for evaluating the Borrower’s financial ratio condition shall be substantially the same after such change as if such change had not been made. Until such time as such an amendment shall have been executed and delivered by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders, all financial covenants, standards and terms in this Agreement shall continue to be calculated or test applicable construed in accordance with GAAP as if such change had not occurred (as determined in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower) (it being agreed that the Borrower shall, until such amendment is so executed and delivered, provide to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAdministrative Agent and the Lenders financial statements or other documents reasonably requested hereunder setting forth a reconciliation between the calculation of such covenants, standards or terms made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP (including conversion to IFRS)). (e) in the case of any Indebtedness or Liens initially incurred in reliance on an amount calculated based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, such Indebtedness (and related Liens) may be refinanced in a manner that is otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement in an amount not in excess of the original principal amount therefor (without giving effect to any fees, premiums, original issue discount or similar amounts, but giving effect to any capitalized interest or other amounts that increase such principal), notwithstanding that Consolidated EBITDA may no longer permit the initial incurrence of such amount at such time.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Lead Borrower, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (SB/RH Holdings, LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the First Lien Leverage Ratiodate of determination of such ratio or other applicable covenant and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant, shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be in the case of a LCT Election, either (A) the date that the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into or (B) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “City Code”) applies, the Secured Leverage Ratiodate on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer in respect of a target company is made in compliance with the City Code (any such date, the Interest Coverage Ratio “LCT Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the amount other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated Total Assets EBITDA of the Borrower) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAother provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) contained such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction then in this Agreement that are calculated connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated, or the date that the definitive agreement for, or “Rule 2.7 announcement” in respect of, as applicable, such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that (i) the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) and (ii) any Indebtedness resulting from borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility which occur concurrently or substantially concurrently with the incurrence of the Incurrence Based Amounts shall in each case be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts (other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Sections 7.01 or 7.03). (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of the covenants described in Article VII, if any Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described therein, the Borrower may divide and classify such Indebtedness, Liens, Investments, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the covenants set forth in Article VII, and may later divide and reclassify any such Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt so long as the Indebtedness, Lien, Investment, Disposition, Restricted Payment or repayment of Subordinated Debt (as so redivided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such redivision or reclassification; provided that any such divisions, classifications, redivisions and/or reclassifications shall only be permitted within a specific type of covenant, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, across different types of covenants. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of determining whether the incurrence of any Indebtedness is in compliance with any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, Secured Leverage Ratio test, and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) set forth in this Agreement, such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the incurrence of such Indebtedness without netting the Net Cash Proceeds of such Indebtedness.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject when calculating any applicable financial ratio or test or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the determination of compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Borrower Agent (the Borrower Agent’s election to Sections 1.10(bexercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), be deemed to be (i) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (i) of the definition thereof, the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are entered into, (ii) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (ii) of the definition thereof, the date of declaration of the relevant Restricted Payment and (iii) in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (iii) of the definition thereof, the date of giving of the notice of redemption therefor (the “LCT Test Date”) and (c) and Section 1.11if, all after such financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that other provisions are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction measured on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if since they occurred at the beginning of any such the Test Period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Borrower Agent could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and on provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such financial ratios or tests are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio or test (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower Agent) at or prior to the date consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such financial ratios and tests and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder and (y) such financial ratios and tests and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower Agent has made an LCT Election for any required Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understoodexcluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in Section 6.09) or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or, in the case of a Limited Condition Transaction described in clause (i) thereof, the date that solely the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, for purposes of determining whether such subsequent transaction is permitted under this Agreement or any Loan Document, any such ratio, test or basket shall be required to comply with any such ratio, test or basket both (xi) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aon a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (yii) calculating on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, other Specified Transactions in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) connection therewith. For purposes of determining this Section 1.08, solely in connection with an acquisition with respect to which the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testthe “City Code”) applies, the amount date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at a firm intention to make an offer in respect of the time such action applicable target company is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as made in compliance with the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default City Code shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in be the date on which the definitive agreements for such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may beLimited Condition Transaction are entered into. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Delphi Technologies PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bfor purposes of (i) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires calculation of the Total Net Leverage Ratio or TotalSenior Secured Net Leverage Ratio, (ii) determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result from a Subject Transaction in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition; provided that, no Event of Default under Section 7.01(a), (b), (h) or (i) shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, or (ciii) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement (including any baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA) (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning incurrence of any such Test Period and on or prior to Incremental Facility), in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Acquisition, the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the irrevocable option of the Borrower, be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Subject Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries or the target of such Limited Condition Acquisition) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition (xand any Subject Transaction in connection therewith) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Subject Transactions (other than in respect of any Investment that is a Limited Condition Acquisition and that is financed solely with the definitions proceeds of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into accountany Incremental Facility or Incremental Equivalent Debt). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test6.11 hereof, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage and TotalSenior Secured Net Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence and shall be calculated for the most recent Test Period then ended, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence Based Amounts other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 2.20, Section 6.01 or Section 6.02.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Greenhill & Co Inc)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Agreement (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount determination of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires that are calculated no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject a Specified Transaction occurs shall be calculated undertaken in connection with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on the consummation of a Pro Forma Basis. FurtherLimited Condition Acquisition, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Lead Borrower (the Lead Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period Date, the Companies could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (it being understoodx) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Lead Borrower has made an LCA Election for any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in Section 7.09) or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that solely the definitive agreement for purposes such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition, any such ratio or basket shall be calculated both (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aon a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)other transactions. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a)7.09 hereof, any First Lien Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Consolidated Adjusted Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence; provided that this clause (b) shall apply solely with respect to the incurrence of Incremental Facilities, Permitted Credit Facilities Acquisition Debt and Permitted Alternative Incremental Facilities Debt and shall not apply to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on any provision of Article VII (other than Section 7.03(t) and Section 7.03(v)).

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Yum Brands Inc)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bfor purposes of (i) and (c) and Section 1.11determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires calculation of the Total Recurring Revenue Ratio, all financial ratios and tests (including the Secured Recurring Revenue Ratio, the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount Ratio, (ii) determining compliance with representations, warranties, whether a Default or Event of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDADefault has occurred, is continuing or would result from an action or (iii) contained testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement that (including any baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets) (including the incurrence of any Incremental Facility), in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of whether such Limited Condition Transaction (including any Specified Transaction in connection therewith) is permitted hereunder shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”; it being understood the Borrower may subsequently elect to rescind such LCT Election), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are calculated entered into (the “LCT Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are not satisfied as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries or the target of such Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been unsatisfied as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction (and any Specified Transaction in connection therewith) is permitted hereunder; provided, however, if any ratios or baskets improve as a result of such fluctuations, such improved ratios or baskets may be utilized, and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in Section 6.09) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a)6.09 hereof, any Total Recurring Revenue Ratio test, any Secured Recurring Revenue Ratio test, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.09, any Total Recurring Revenue Ratio test, any Secured Recurring Revenue Ratio test, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. (c) For the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the incurrence of any Indebtedness under Section 2.20, the definitions of Required Lenders, Required Revolving Lenders and Required Term Loan Lenders shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with this Section 1.05, Section 2.20 and the definition of “Incremental Cap”; provided that any waiver, amendment or modification obtained on such basis (i) will not become operative until substantially contemporaneously with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, (ii) is not required in order to avoid a covenant Default and (iii) does not affect the rights or duties under this Agreement of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any then outstanding Class but not the Lenders in respect of such Indebtedness to be incurred.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Pathfinder Acquisition Corp)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any Loan Document to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(bfor purposes of (i) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including determining compliance with any provision of this Agreement which requires calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount Ratio, (ii) determining compliance with representations, warranties, whether a Default or Event of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDADefault has occurred, is continuing or would result from an action or (iii) contained testing availability under baskets set forth in this Agreement that (including any baskets based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets) (including the incurrence of any Incremental Facility), in each case in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination of whether such Limited Condition Transaction (including any Specified Transaction in connection therewith) is permitted hereunder shall, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”; it being understood the Borrower may subsequently elect to rescind such LCT Election), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Transaction are calculated entered into (the “LCT Test Date”) and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Limited Condition Transaction and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they occurred at the beginning of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) if any of such ratios are not satisfied as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries or the target of such Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been unsatisfied as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction (and any Specified Transaction in connection therewith) is permitted hereunder; provided, however, if any ratios or baskets improve as a result of such fluctuations, such improved ratios or baskets may be utilized, and (y) such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the time of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction or related Specified Transactions. If the Borrower has made an LCT Election for any Limited Condition Transaction, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any ratio contained in Section 6.09) or basket availability with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject other Specified Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since or following the beginning of any such relevant LCT Test Period Date and on or prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, any required calculation of any financial such ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Limited Condition Transaction had occurred at and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the beginning use of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xproceeds thereof) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a)6.09 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based AmountsAmounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence. (c) For the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the incurrence of any Indebtedness under Section 2.20, the definitions of Required Lenders, Required Revolving Lenders and Required Term Loan Lenders shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with this Section 1.05, Section 2.20 and the definition of “Incremental Cap”; provided that any waiver, amendment or modification obtained on such basis (i) will not become operative until substantially contemporaneously with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, (ii) is not required in order to avoid a covenant Default and (iii) does not affect the rights or duties under this Agreement of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any then outstanding Class but not the Lenders in respect of such Indebtedness to be incurred.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (EverCommerce Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bthe extent that the terms of this Agreement require (x) and (c) and Section 1.11, all compliance with any financial ratios and tests ratio or test (including the Total Leverage RatioSection 6.14(a) hereof, the any First Lien Leverage RatioRatio test, the Secured any Total Leverage RatioRatio test, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated or (y) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default but excluding any Event of Default under Sections 7.01(a), 7.01(f) (with respect to the Borrower) or 7.01(g) (with respect to the Borrower)) as a condition to: (A) the making of any Investment or (B) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness or Liens in connection therewith), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated at the time of) either (I) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such Test Period Investment or (II) the consummation of such Investment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Investment or other transaction and each such Subject Transaction any related Indebtedness or Liens on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or , (ii) the making of any Person that subsequently became Restricted Payment following the consummation of a Restricted Subsidiary Qualifying IPO pursuant to Section 6.04(a)(vii), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into on the Borrower or any basis of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the declaration of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenRestricted Payment; provided that such Restricted Payment shall be made within 60 days of such declaration or (II) the making of such Restricted Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Payment on a Pro Forma Basis, and (iii) the making of any applicable Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (I) the delivery of an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment or (II) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Borrower has made an election to test at the time of: (i) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to an Investment or the consummation of any transaction in connection with any Investment, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the date on which such Investment is consummated or (y) the date that the definitive agreement for such Investment is terminated or expires without consummation of such Investment, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Investment or any transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness, Liens and the use of proceeds thereof) has been consummated, and also on (B) a standalone basis without giving effect to such Investment and any such transactions in connection therewith; (ii) the declaration of a Restricted Payment following a Qualifying IPO, then, in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant determination date, and prior to the earlier of (x) the making of such Restricted Payment and (y) the date that is 60 days after the declaration of such Restricted Payment, any such ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at Restricted Payment has been consummated, and/or (iii) the beginning delivery of the applicable Test Period an irrevocable notice of redemption or repayment (it being understoodwhich may be conditional) in respect of a Restricted Debt Payment, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”then, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or test on or following the relevant Test Period determination date and prior to the date on which such Restricted Debt Payment is made, any such ratio or test shall be taken into account)calculated on (A) a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Restricted Debt Payment has been consummated and also on (B) standalone basis without giving effect to such Restricted Debt Payment. (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a6.14(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Total Assets or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total AssetsEBITDA), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated as set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable), or at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11)taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the relevant time set forth in clause (a) above (if applicable) or the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, including Section 6.12(a)6.14(a) hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to any substantially concurrent utilization of the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Issuer, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment so long as such Restricted Payment is actually made within 60 days of the declaration thereof or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment so long as such Restricted Debt Payment is actually made within 60 days of the delivery of such notice or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis; provided that if the Issuer has made such an election, in connection with the calculation of any applicable financial ratio ratio, test or basket with respect to the incurrence of any Indebtedness (including any Incremental Facilities) or Liens, or the making of any Investments, Restricted Payments, Restricted Debt Payments, Dispositions, fundamental changes or the designation of a Restricted Subsidiary or Unrestricted Subsidiary on or following such date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as applicable) is made, any such ratio, test or basket shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for assuming such Test Period Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(aapplicable) and other pro forma events in connection therewith (yincluding any incurrence of Indebtedness) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)have been consummated. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) but that does require compliance with a fixed dollar basket (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or based test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Note Purchase Agreement (Indivior PLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this Indenture to the contrary hereincontrary, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests when calculating any applicable ratio or determining other compliance with this Indenture (including the Total Leverage Ratiodetermination of compliance with any provision of this Indenture which requires that no Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom) in connection with a Specified Transaction undertaken in connection with the First Lien Leverage Ratioconsummation of a Limited Condition Acquisition, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning determination of such ratio and determination of whether any Default or Event of Default has occurred, is continuing or would result therefrom or other applicable covenant shall, at the option of the Issuer (the Issuer’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Acquisition, an “LCA Election”), be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such Limited Condition Acquisition are entered into (the “LCA Test Period has consummated any Subject TransactionDate”) and if, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis for after giving effect to such Test Period Limited Condition Acquisition and the other Specified Transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if such Subject Transaction had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable four consecutive fiscal quarter period being used to calculate such financial ratio ending prior to the LCA Test Period (it being understoodDate, for the Issuer could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios and provisions, such provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, that (x) if any of such ratios are exceeded as a result of fluctuations in such ratio (including due to fluctuations in Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Acquisition, such ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) determining whether the Limited Condition Acquisition is permitted hereunder and (y) calculating such ratios and other provisions shall not be tested at the First Lien Leverage Ratio time of consummation of such Limited Condition Acquisition or related Specified Transactions. If the Issuer has made an LCA Election for purposes any Limited Condition Acquisition, then in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio or basket availability with respect to any other Specified Transaction on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of the definitions date on which such Limited Condition Acquisition is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Acquisition is terminated or expires without consummation of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”such Limited Condition Acquisition, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period any such ratio or basket shall be taken into accountcalculated (1) on a Pro Forma Basis assuming such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any Incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) have been consummated and (2) on a Pro Forma Basis but without giving effect to such Limited Condition Acquisition and other transactions in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and use of proceeds thereof). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred Incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including under any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), pro forma compliance with any Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred Incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a any such financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Incurrence Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts being substantially concurrently Incurred (other than, in the case of any Fixed Amounts contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.5, any refinancings of any Indebtedness that was previously Incurred) and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof (and any cash proceeds thereof) shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence Based Amounts in connection with such substantially concurrent Incurrence-, except that Incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts and any substantially concurrent borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof shall be taken into account for purposes of any Incurrence Based AmountsAmounts under any covenant other than Incurrence Based Amounts contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.5.

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Samples: Indenture (Leslie's, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) When calculating the availability under any basket or ratio under this Agreement or compliance with any provision of this Agreement in connection with any Limited -96- #96501157v12 Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions), in each case, at the option of the Borrower (the Borrower’s election to exercise such option, an “LCT Election”), the date of determination for availability under any such basket or ratio and whether any such action or transaction is permitted (or any requirement or condition therefor is complied with or satisfied (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default)) under this Agreement shall be deemed to be the date (the “LCT Test Date”) either (a) the definitive agreement for such Limited Condition Transaction is entered into (or, if applicable, the date of delivery of an irrevocable declaration of a Restricted Payment or similar event), or (b) solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer (or equivalent announcement in another jurisdiction) (an “LCT Public Offer”) in respect of a target of a Limited Condition Transaction and, in each case, if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transactions related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and any related pro forma adjustments, Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries would have been permitted to take such actions or consummate such transactions on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions), such ratio, test or basket (and any related requirements and conditions) shall be deemed to have been complied with (or satisfied) for all purposes (in the case of Indebtedness, for example, whether such Indebtedness is committed, issued, assumed or incurred at the LCT Test Date or at any time thereafter); provided, that (a) if financial statements for one or more subsequent fiscal quarters shall have become available, the Borrower may elect, in its sole discretion, to redetermine all such ratios, tests or baskets on the basis of such financial statements, in which case, such date of redetermination shall thereafter be the applicable LCT Test Date for purposes of such ratios, tests or baskets, (b) except as contemplated in the foregoing clause (a), compliance with such ratios, test or baskets (and any related requirements and conditions) shall not be determined or tested at any time after the applicable LCT Test Date for such Limited Condition Transaction and any actions or transaction related thereto (including acquisitions, Investments, the incurrence, issuance or assumption of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof, the incurrence or creation of Liens, repayments, Restricted Payments and Asset Dispositions) and (c) Consolidated Interest Expense for purposes of the Interest Coverage Ratio will be calculated using an assumed interest rate as reasonably determined by the Borrower. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCT Election, (1) if any of the ratios, tests or baskets for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date have been exceeded or otherwise failed to have been complied with as a result of fluctuations in any such ratio, test or basket, including due to fluctuations in EBITDA or total assets of Holdings or the Person subject to such Limited Condition Transaction, such baskets, tests or ratios will not be deemed to have been exceeded or failed to have been complied with as a result of such fluctuations; (2) if any related requirements and conditions (including as to the absence of any continuing Default or Event of Default) for which compliance or satisfaction was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date would at any time after the LCT Test Date not have been complied with or satisfied (including due to the occurrence or continuation of an Default or Event of Default), such requirements and conditions will not be deemed to have been failed to be complied with or satisfied (and such Default or Event of Default shall be deemed not to have occurred or be continuing); and (3) in calculating the availability under any ratio, test or basket in connection with any action or transaction unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction following the relevant LCT Test Date and prior to the earlier of the date on which such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or the date that the definitive agreement or date for redemption, purchase or repayment specified in an irrevocable notice for such Limited -97- #96501157v12 (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(bin the event an item of Indebtedness (or any portion thereof) is incurred or issued, any Lien is incurred or other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a ratio basket based exceptions, thresholds and (cbaskets, such ratio(s) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction incurrence, issuance or other transaction without giving effect to amounts being utilized under any other basket under the same covenant (other than a ratio basket based on a Pro Forma Basis. Furtherthe Interest Coverage Ratio, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”Ratio, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testRatio) on the same date. Each item of Indebtedness that is incurred or issued, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such each Lien incurred and each other transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall undertaken will be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio been incurred, issued or test occurring after taken first, to the time such action is takenextent available, such change is madepursuant to the relevant Interest Coverage Ratio, such transaction is consummated Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio or such event occurs, as the case may beConsolidated Total Leverage Ratio test. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to (i) in the event an item of Indebtedness (or any amounts portion thereof) is incurred or transactions entered into (issued, any Lien is incurred or consummated) other transaction is undertaken in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (includingbasket based on an Interest Coverage Ratio, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio testRatio, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test, any or Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio test and/or Ratio, such ratio(s) shall be calculated without regard to the incurrence of any Revolving Credit Loan or Letter of Credit Incurred or issued, as applicable, immediately prior to or in connection therewith; and (ii) any calculation or measure that is determined with reference to Holdings’ financial statements (including Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Net Income, Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amountsRatio, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any Consolidated First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio testRatio, any Consolidated Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio testand Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio) may be determined with reference to the financial statements of a Parent Entity delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in the penultimate paragraph of Section 6.01. (d) For purposes of making the computations referred to above, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations that have been made by Holdings or any Interest Coverage Ratio testof its Restricted Subsidiaries, during the reference period or subsequent to the reference period and on or prior to or simultaneously with the date of such computation shall be calculated (other than for the purposes of the Financial Covenant or Applicable Rate) on a pro forma basis assuming that all such Investments, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, consolidations, operational changes, business expansions and disposed or discontinued operations (and the change in any associated fixed charge obligations and the change in Consolidated EBITDA resulting therefrom) had occurred on the first day of the reference period. If since the beginning of such amountsperiod any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged with or into Holdings or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the beginning of such period shall have made any Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation, operational change, business expansion or disposed or discontinued operation that would have required adjustment pursuant to this definition, then the applicable computations shall be calculated giving pro forma effect thereto for such period as if such Investment, acquisition, disposition, merger, consolidation or disposed operation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable reference period. (e) For purposes of this Agreement, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to a transaction (including the Transactions), the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts pro forma calculations shall be disregarded made in good faith by a responsible financial or chief accounting officer of Holdings (and may include, for the calculation avoidance of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.-98- #96501157v12

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Array Technologies, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Credit Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Credit Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a9.12 hereof and/or any Incurrence test), (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or the requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any First Lien Leverage Ratio testtype of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA and any other availability of a Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount, any Secured Leverage Ratio testin each case in connection with a transaction permitted hereunder, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testundertaken in connection with the consummation of a Limited Condition Transaction, the amount date of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time determination of whether any such action is taken permitted hereunder, at the election of the Borrower (subject such election to Section 1.11exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an "LCA Election"), will be deemed to be the date the definitive agreements for such change is madeLimited Condition Transaction are entered into (the "LCA Test Date"), and if, after giving pro forma effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Tests Period ending on or prior to the LCA Test Date, the Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCA Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount, such transaction is consummated or such event occursratio, as the case may berepresentation, and no warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Borrower has made an LCA Election and (x) any of the ratios or "baskets" for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCA Test Date are exceeded as a result of a change fluctuations in any such financial ratio ratio, Fixed Amount or test occurring after Incurrence-Based Amount (including due to fluctuations of the time such action is takentarget of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such change Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount or ratios and other provisions will not be deemed to have been exceeded as a result of such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is madepermitted hereunder and (y) in connection with any subsequent calculation of any ratio, Fixed Amount or Incurrence-Based Amount availability on or following the relevant LCA Test Date and prior to the earlier of (i) the date on which such transaction Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or (ii) the date that the definitive agreement for such event occursLimited Condition Transaction is terminated or expires without consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred such ratio or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance "basket" availability shall be calculated on a provision of this Agreement pro forma basis assuming such Limited Condition Transaction and other transactions in connection therewith (including any covenant or incurrence of Indebtedness and the definition use of “Incremental Cap”proceeds thereof (but without netting the cash proceeds thereof)) that does not require had been consummated. For the further avoidance of doubt, in the absence of an LCA Election, unless specifically stated in this Agreement to be otherwise, all determinations of (x) compliance with a any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), 9.12 hereof and any First Lien Leverage Ratio Incurrence test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test ) and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testcap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, (y) (any such amountsrepresentation and warranties, or any requirement regarding the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred absence of a Default or transactions entered into Event of Default (or consummatedany type of Default or Event of Default) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement or (including z) any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or availability test (includingunder any "baskets", without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation made as of the financial ratio or test applicable to date of the Incurrence-Based Amountsconsummation of such transaction.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (SunOpta Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. 85- #96942867v160458181 #96942867v1 (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test, any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) any Subject Transaction has occurred and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Debt Payment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Lead Borrower, (1) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or any joint venture since on the beginning basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, thenat the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, test and/or the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a6.15(a), any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (SB/RH Holdings, LLC)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, extent that the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount terms of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated require (i) compliance with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (iincluding, without limitation, Section 7.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test and/or any Leverage Ratio test) and/or any Subject Transaction has occurred cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or (ii) any Person that subsequently became the absence of a Restricted Subsidiary Default or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower Event of Default (or any type of its Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness), (B) the making of any Restricted Subsidiaries Payment and/or (C) the making of any Restricted Prepayment, the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied may be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or any joint venture since similar Investment, at the beginning time of either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition or Investment or (y) the consummation of such Test Period has consummated acquisition or Investment, (2) in the case of any Subject TransactionRestricted Payment, thenat the time of (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment (provided, that such Restricted Payment is made within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof), or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Prepayment, at the time of (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice of prepayment issued in compliance with the definitive documents applicable to such Junior Indebtedness with respect to such Restricted Prepayment or (y) the making of such Restricted Prepayment, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated after giving effect to the relevant acquisition, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Prepayment on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)Basis. (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)7.10, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Total Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a pro forma basis at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts amount incurred or transactions transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Leverage Ratio test and/or Section 6.12(a)7.10) (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, regular quarterly compliance with Section 7.10) (any such amount, a “Fixed Amount”) substantially concurrently with any portion of such amount incurred or such transaction entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testSection 7.10 (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, regular quarterly compliance with Section 7.10)) (any such amountsamount, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the an “Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount”), it is understood and agreed that the any Fixed Amounts Amount shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the relevant Incurrence-Based AmountsAmount. (d) For purposes of determining compliance at any time with Sections 2.16, 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.08 and 7.11, in the event that any Lien, Investment, Indebtedness, fundamental change, Disposition, Restricted Payment, Affiliate transaction or Restricted Prepayment, as applicable, meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of transactions or items permitted pursuant to any clause of such Section 2.16, 7.01 (other than Section 7.01(a)), 7.02, 7.03 (other than Sections 7.03(b) and (aa); provided that it is understood that the provisions of this Section 1.08(d) shall apply to any amount incurred in reliance on any provision of the definition of “Incremental Cap”), 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.08 or 7.11, the Borrower, in its sole discretion, may, from time to time, classify or reclassify such transaction or item (or portion thereof) under one or more clauses of each such Section and will only be required to include the amount and type of such transaction (or portion thereof) in any one category; provided that: (i) upon the date on which financial statements of the type described in Section 6.01(a) or (b) are delivered following the making of any Investment in reliance on Section 7.02 (other than Section 7.02(t)), if all or any portion of such Investment could, based on such financial statements, have been made in reliance on Section 7.02(t), such Investment (or the relevant portion thereof) shall automatically be reclassified as having been made in reliance on Section 7.02(t); (ii) upon the date on which financial statements of the type described in Section 6.01(a) or (b) are delivered following the initial incurrence of (x) any portion of any Indebtedness incurred under Section7.03 (other than (other than Sections 7.03(b) and (aa)) or (y) any Commitment Increase (in the case of the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), such portion of such Indebtedness, the “Subject Indebtedness”), if any such Subject Indebtedness could, based on such financial statements, have been incurred in reliance on Section 7.03(z), such Subject Indebtedness shall automatically be reclassified as having been incurred under the applicable provisions of Section 7.03(z) (subject to the applicable provision of Section 7.03(z)) and any associated Lien will be deemed to have been permitted under Section 7.01 upon any such reclassification); (iii) upon the date on which financial statements of the type described in Section 6.01(a) or (b) are delivered following the making of any Restricted Payment under Section 7.06 (other than Section 7.06(c)), if all or any portion of such Restricted Payment could, based on such financial statements, have been made in reliance on Section 7.06(c), such Restricted Payment (or the relevant portion thereof) shall automatically be reclassified as having been made in reliance on Section 7.06(c); and (iv) upon the date on which financial statements of the type described in Section 6.01(a) or (b) are delivered or, if earlier, become internally available, following the making of any Restricted Prepayment under Section 7.11 (other than Section 7.11(e)), if all or any portion of such Restricted Debt Payment could, based on such financial statements, have been made in reliance on Section 7.11(e), such Restricted Debt Payment (or the relevant portion thereof) shall automatically be reclassified as having been made in reliance on Section 7.11(e).

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Samples: Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Black Knight, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to or any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior Loan Document to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was mergedcontrary, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (xi) calculating determining compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, any provision in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of this Agreement or any action, change, transaction or event Loan Document that requires a the calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a)6.10, the satisfaction of the Payment Conditions with respect to any action, any Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test, any First Lien Net Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Net Leverage Ratio test, any Total Net Leverage Ratio test and/or test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test, Availability and Specified Availability (in the amount case of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Availability and/or Consolidated Total Assets)Specified Availability solely in connection with making any determination as to whether an action can be permitted under Article VI of this Agreement and not in connection with, such directly or indirectly, any Credit Extension under this Agreement) and/or any other financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11test), such change is made, such transaction is consummated (ii) determining compliance with representations and warranties or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no requirement regarding the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) or (iii) testing any cap measured as a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA or any other financial metric or by reference to the Available Equity Amount, or any other availability of a “basket” or exception set forth in this Agreement (but in any event not in connection with (x) determining whether the conditions precedent to a Credit Extension under Section 4.01 have been satisfied, (y) except in connection with a “last-out” Incremental Facility the proceeds of which are to be used to consummate a Limited Condition Transaction, whether, as a condition precedent to any Credit Extension after the Closing Date, the Availability Conditions under Section 4.02(d) have been satisfied or (z) determining any calculation of the Aggregate Borrowing Base, the US Borrowing Base, the German Borrowing Base or the Mexican Borrowing Base), in each case, in connection with a Limited Condition Transaction, the date of determination, at the election of the Lead Borrower (the Lead Borrower’s election to exercise such option in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, an “LCT Election”), will be deemed to be (1) in the case of any acquisition or other Investment, Disposition, incurrence of Indebtedness or any transaction related to the foregoing, in each case not prohibited hereunder, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) the execution of the definitive acquisition agreements or other binding contracts or agreements, or the establishment of a commitment, as applicable, with respect to such acquisition, Investment, Disposition, Indebtedness or related transaction (or, solely in connection with an acquisition to which the United Kingdom City Code on Takeovers and Mergers applies, the date on which a “Rule 2.7 Announcement” of a firm intention to make an offer or similar announcement or determination in another jurisdiction subject to laws similar to the City Code in respect of such target company made in compliance with the City Code or similar laws or practices in other jurisdictions (a “Public Offer”)) or (y) the consummation of such acquisition, Investment, Disposition, incurrence of Indebtedness or related transaction, (2) in the case of any Restricted Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) the declaration of such Restricted Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment (the applicable date pursuant to clause (1), (2) or (3) above, as applicable, the “LCT Test Date”), and if, after such ratios and other provisions are measured on a Pro Forma Basis (disregarding for the purposes of such pro forma calculation any Borrowing or any other revolving facility) after giving effect to the Limited Condition Transaction and the other transactions to be entered into in connection therewith (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) and, at the election of the Lead Borrower, any other acquisition or similar Investment, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment or Disposition that has not been consummated but with respect to which the Lead Borrower has elected to test any applicable condition prior to the date of consummation in accordance with this Section 1.09(a), as if they had occurred at the beginning of the most recently completed Test Period ending prior to the LCT Test Date, the Lead Borrower could have taken such action on the relevant LCT Test Date in compliance with such ratios, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket”, such ratio, representation, warranty, absence of Default or Event of Default or “basket” shall be deemed to have occurred solely been complied with. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Lead Borrower has made an LCT Election and (x) any of the ratios or “baskets” for which compliance was determined or tested as of the LCT Test Date are exceeded (or, with respect to the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio or the Interest Coverage Ratio, not reached) as a result of a change fluctuations in any such financial ratio or test occurring after “basket” (including due to fluctuations of the time such action is takentarget of any Limited Condition Transaction) at or prior to the consummation of the relevant Limited Condition Transaction, such change is made, such transaction is consummated “baskets” or such event occurs, as the case may be. ratios and other provisions will be deemed not to have been exceeded (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinor, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio or the definition Interest Coverage Ratio, not reached) as a result of “Incremental Cap”) such fluctuations solely for purposes of determining whether the Limited Condition Transaction is permitted hereunder (provided, for the avoidance of doubt, that does not require compliance with a financial any Borrower or any other Group Member may rely upon any improvement in any such ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test“basket” availability) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.and

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Abl Credit Agreement (Clarios International Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and Section 1.11, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account). (b) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or or(a) transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant including, without limitation, Revolving Loans and, to the extent established or incurred under the definition of “Free and Clear Incremental Cap”Amount, Incremental Facilities and Incremental Equivalent Debt) that does not require compliance with a Financial Incurrence Test hereunder (any such amounts or transactions, including for the avoidance of doubt, any grower component based on Consolidated EBITDA, Fixed Charges or Consolidated Total Assets, the “Fixed Baskets”), in each case, substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) (any such amounts or transactions, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement that requires compliance with any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with Section 6.12(a)6.10 hereof, any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the a Incurrence-Based AmountsFinancial Incurrence Test”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts Baskets shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test any Financial Incurrence Test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts.Amounts in connection with such substantially concurrent incurrence; provided that, notwithstanding anything else provided herein, any provision of this Agreement that is expressly limited by a fixed-dollar limitation (including any grower component based on a percentage of Consolidated EBITDA, Fixed Charges or Consolidated Total Assets, but excluding the Ratio Debt Basket Non-Guarantor Sublimit, the Acquisition Debt Non-Guarantor Sublimit, the Incremental Equivalent Debt Non-Guarantor Sublimit or any similar sublimit to an Incurrence-Based Amount) and that includes, as a condition to utilization thereof or to entering into or consummating applicable amounts or transactions in reliance on such provision limited by a fixed-dollar limitation, a requirement of compliance with a Financial Incurrence Test, shall constitute a “Fixed Basket” hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.05, cash proceeds of any simultaneous incurrence of Indebtedness shall be disregarded in calculating the amount of Available Cash for purposes of determining whether Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred. For the avoidance of doubt, in connection with the incurrence of any Indebtedness under(b) Section 2.20, the definitions of Required Lenders, Required Revolving Lenders and Required Term Loan Lenders shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with this Section 1.04, Section 2.20 and the definition of “Incremental Cap”; provided that any waiver, amendment or modification obtained on such basis (i) will not become operative until substantially contemporaneously with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, (ii) is not required in order to avoid a covenant Default and (iii) does not affect the rights or duties under this Agreement of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any then outstanding Class but not the Lenders in respect of such Indebtedness to be incurred. Any reference herein or in any other Loan Document to the ranking of Liens shall be(c) determined without regard to control of remedies. - 66-

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (N-Able, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and ), (c) and Section 1.11(d), all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such Test Period and each such Subject Transaction on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since the beginning of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (ix) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (iiy) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (or, in the case of Consolidated Total Assets (or with respect to any determination pertaining to the balance sheet, including the acquisition of Cash and Cash Equivalents), as of the last day of such Test Period), it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions definition of “Applicable Rate”, the definition of Required Net Proceeds Percentage and “Commitment Fee Rate”the definition of Required Excess Cash Flow Percentage (except as otherwise set forth therein), the date of the required calculation shall be the last day of the Test Period, and no Subject Transaction occurring thereafter shall be taken into account. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (including in connection with any calculation made on a Pro Forma Basis), to the extent that the terms of this Agreement require (i) compliance with any financial ratio or test (including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test) and/or any cap expressed as a percentage of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets or (ii) the absence of a Default or Event of Default (or any type of Default or Event of Default) as a condition to (A) the consummation of any transaction in connection with any acquisition or similar Investment, asset sale or divestiture (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness) and/or (B) the making of any Restricted Payment or Restricted Debt Payment (including the assumption or incurrence of Indebtedness in connection therewith), the determination of whether the relevant condition is satisfied shall be made, at the election of the Borrower, (1) in the case of any acquisition or similar Investment, asset sale or divestiture, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) either (x) the execution of the definitive agreement with respect to such acquisition, Investment, asset sale or divestiture or (y) the consummation of such acquisition, Investment, asset sale or divestiture, (2) in the case of any Restricted Debt Payment, at the time of (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of) (x) delivery of irrevocable (which may be conditional) notice with respect to such Restricted Debt Payment or (y) the making of such Restricted Debt Payment and (3) in the case of any Restricted Payment, either (x) at the time of the declaration of such Restricted Payment (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of such delcaration) or (y) at the time of the making of such Restricted Payment (or on the basis of the financial statements for the most recently ended Test Period at the time of), in each case, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end of giving effect to the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)acquisition, asset sale, divestiture, Restricted Payment and/or Restricted Debt Payment on a Pro Forma Basis. (bc) For purposes of determining the permissibility of any action, change, transaction or event that requires a calculation of any financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or or Consolidated Total Assets), such financial ratio or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11clause (a) above), such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be, and no Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated or such event occurs, as the case may be. (cd) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the Borrower otherwise notifies the Administrative Agent, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), including any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Interest Coverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Total Leverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts, except that incurrences of Indebtedness and Liens constituting Fixed Amounts shall be taken into account for purposes of Incurrence-Based Amounts other than Incurrence-Based Amounts incurred under Section 6.01 or Section 6.02. (e) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. (f) The increase in any amount secured by any Lien by virtue of the accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or a dividend in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and/or any increase in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of any fluctuation in the exchange rate of any applicable currency will not be deemed to be the granting of a Lien for purposes of Section 6.02.

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Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Leslie's, Inc.)

Certain Calculations and Tests. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, but subject to Sections 1.10(b) and (c) and this Section 1.111.10, all financial ratios and tests (including the Total Leverage Net Debt to Total Assets Ratio, the First Lien Leverage Ratio, the Secured Leverage Ratio, the Interest Coverage Senior Net Debt to Total Assets Ratio and the amount of Consolidated Total Assets and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAthe component definitions of any of the foregoing) contained in this Agreement that are calculated with respect to any Test Period during which any Subject Transaction occurs shall be calculated with respect to such any applicable Test Period and each such to give effect to all Subject Transaction Transactions on a Pro Forma Basis. Further, if since Basis that occurred on or after the beginning first day of any such Test Period and on or prior to the date of any required calculation of any financial ratio or test (i) any Subject Transaction has occurred or (ii) any Person that subsequently became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into which may be after the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any joint venture since the beginning end of such Test Period has consummated any Subject Transaction, then, in each case, any applicable financial ratio or test shall be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for such Test Period as if such Subject Transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Test Period (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubtPeriod); provided, that solely for purposes of (x) calculating quarterly compliance with Section 6.12(a) and (y) calculating the First Lien Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definitions of “Applicable Rate” and “Commitment Fee Rate”, in each case6.13, no Subject Transaction occurring after the end last day of the relevant Test Period shall be taken into account)account or given pro forma effect. (b) [Reserved]. (c) [Reserved]. (d) [Reserved]. (e) The principal amount of any non-interest bearing Indebtedness or other discount security constituting Indebtedness at any date shall be the principal amount thereof that would be shown on a balance sheet of the Borrower dated such date prepared in accordance with GAAP. The increase in amounts secured by Liens by virtue of accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the payment of interest or dividends in the form of additional Indebtedness, amortization of original issue discount and increases in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Liens for purposes of Section 6.02. (f) For purposes of determining at any time compliance with, or availability under, Section 6.01, 6.02, 6.04, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08 or 6.09 (including any applicable defined terms used therein), in the permissibility of event that any actionIndebtendess, changeLien, Restricted Payment, Restricted Debt Payment, Investment, Disposition, Affiliate transaction or event that requires a calculation and any related transactions, as applicable, meets the criteria of any financial ratio or test more than one of the Baskets (including, without limitation, sub-clauses, sub-categories or sub-items) permitted pursuant to any clause of such Section 6.12(a6.01 (other than Section 6.01(a) with respect to the Initial Term Loans incurred on the Initial Funding Date), 6.02 (other than Section 6.02(a) to the extent securing Initial Term Loans incurred on the Initial Funding Date), 6.04, 6.06, 6.07, 6.08 or 6.09 or in any First Lien Leverage Ratio testdefined term used in any of the foregoing, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio testin each case, the amount of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and/or Consolidated Total Assets)Borrower, such financial ratio in its sole discretion, may, at any time and from time to time, divide, classify or test shall be calculated at the time such action is taken (subject to Section 1.11), such change is made, reclassify such transaction is consummated or item (or portion thereof) under one or more Baskets of each such event occurs, as Section (and/or applicable defined terms) and will only be required to include the case may be, amount and no Default or Event type of Default shall be deemed to have occurred solely as a result of a change in such financial ratio or test occurring after the time such action is taken, such change is made, such transaction is consummated (or such event occurs, as the case may beportion thereof) in any one applicable Basket thereof. (cg) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that does not require compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Fixed Amounts”) substantially concurrently with any amounts incurred or transactions entered into (or consummated) in reliance on a provision of this Agreement (including any covenant or the definition of “Incremental Cap”) that requires compliance with a financial ratio or test (including, without limitation, Section 6.12(a), any First Lien Leverage Ratio test, any Secured Leverage Ratio test, any Total Leverage Ratio test and/or any Interest Coverage Ratio test) (any such amounts, the “Incurrence-Based Amounts”), it is understood and agreed that the Fixed Amounts shall be disregarded in the calculation of the financial ratio or test applicable to the Incurrence-Based Amounts[Reserved].

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Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.)

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