Common use of Credit Rating Clause in Contracts

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to Trust’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third Rating Agency, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating is more than one level below that of the highest credit rating, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the Rating Agencies such that Trust does not have a credit rating from at least two Rating Agencies, the Trust shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If at any time any of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Unsecured Term Loan Agreement (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust), Unsecured Term Loan Agreement (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust), Unsecured Term Loan Agreement (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust)

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Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any either of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained two ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher lower than the lower higher of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two either or both of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any neither of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating AgenciesRating, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (DuPont Fabros Technology LP), Credit Agreement (Dupont Fabros Technology, Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any one of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest other rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest other rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any or all of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two one or more of the Rating Agencies, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, Agency in effect immediately prior to such time shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from one or more Rating Agencies. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicableapplicable (determined in accordance with the definition of “Credit Rating”), and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating AgenciesRating, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (CyrusOne Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any two of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower next highest of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any or all of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two or more of the Rating Agencies, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from two or more Rating Agencies. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicableapplicable (determined in accordance with the definition of “Credit Rating”), and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating AgenciesRating, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (CyrusOne Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to Trust’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third Rating Agency, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating is more than one level below that of the highest credit rating, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the Rating Agencies such that Trust does not have a credit rating from at least two Rating Agencies, the Trust shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If at any time any of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Unsecured Term Loan Agreement (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any either of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained two ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two either or both of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any neither of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating AgenciesRating, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (Dupont Fabros Technology, Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to Trust’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies S&P or Xxxxx’x without seeking a credit rating from the third other Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating is more than one level below that of the highest credit rating, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust shall have obtained ATLANTA 5588745.6 a credit rating from at least two any of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such not have ratings from either S&P or Xxxxx’x (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the Rating Agencies such that Trust does not have a credit rating from at least two Rating Agencieseither S&P or Xxxxx’x, the Trust shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If at any time any of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained of an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating AgenciesEvent, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating LevelRating, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Loan Agreement and Other (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to Trust’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third Rating Agency, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating is more than one level below that of the highest credit rating, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the Rating Agencies such that Trust does not have a credit rating from at least two Rating Agencies, the Trust shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If at any time any of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Loan Agreement (Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Mxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust the Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust the Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher lower than the lower higher of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, or if the Trust only credit rating the REIT or Borrower shall have is provided by Fitch, Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Lxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies(i) S&P or Mxxxx’x, or (ii) a combination of Fitch and S&P or Mxxxx’x, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (QTS Realty Trust, Inc.)

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Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust the Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust the Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher lower than the lower higher of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, or if the Trust only credit rating the REIT or Borrower shall have is provided by Fitch, Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One , provided that the designation of the following five pricing levels, as applicablesuch replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Levelif not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level:Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (QualityTech, LP)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any two of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest rating. If the next highest rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower lowest of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any or all of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two or more of the Rating Agencies, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within forty-five (45) days of such event, and if not so completed within such forty-five (45) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from two or more Rating Agencies. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicableapplicable (determined in accordance with the definition of “Credit Rating”), and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agenciesand that Borrower has irrevocably elected to have the Applicable Margin determined pursuant to subparagraph (b) of the definition of Applicable Margin, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Monogram Residential Trust, Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust the Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust the Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two more than one of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher lower than the lower higher of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two any of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, or if the Trust only credit rating the REIT or Borrower shall have is provided by Fitch, Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any none of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply, provided that the designation of such replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and if not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust Borrower has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies(i) S&P or Xxxxx’x, or (ii) a combination of Fitch and S&P or Xxxxx’x, during any period that the Trust Borrower has no Credit Rating Level, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable Credit Rating Level:

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Samples: Credit Agreement (QTS Realty Trust, Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any either of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Xxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of A- from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of A3 from Xxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained two ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating for such Person is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating for such Person is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit ratingrating for such Person, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level higher than the lower of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two either or both of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such rating or ratings (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from the such Rating Agencies such that Trust and as a result does not have a credit rating from at least two any Rating AgenciesAgency, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any neither of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each such substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the any Rating Agencies, if one has been providedAgency in effect immediately prior to such time, shall continue to apply. Credit Rating Level. One , provided that the designation of the following five pricing levels, as applicablesuch replacement agency and such amendment are completed within thirty (30) days of such event, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Levelif not so completed within such thirty (30) day period, Credit Rating Level 5 shall be Xxxxx 0 xxxxx xx the applicable Credit Rating Level:Level until such time as Borrower obtains a Credit Rating from a Rating Agency.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Dupont Fabros Technology, Inc.)

Credit Rating. As of any date of determination, the higher of the credit ratings (or their equivalents) then assigned to TrustBorrower’s long-term senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt by any either of the Rating Agencies. A credit rating of BBB- from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa3 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB from S&P or Fitch is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa2 from Xxxxx’x Mxxxx’x and vice versa. A credit rating of BBB+ from S&P is equivalent to a credit rating of Baa1 by Mxxxx’x and vice versa. It is the intention of the parties that if Trust Borrower shall only obtain a credit rating from two one of the Rating Agencies without seeking a credit rating from the third other of the Rating AgencyAgencies, the Borrower shall be entitled to the benefit of the Credit Rating Level for such credit rating. If Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies, the highest higher of the obtained two ratings shall control, provided that the next highest lower rating is only one level below that of the highest higher rating. If the next highest lower rating is more than one level below that of the highest higher credit rating, the operative rating would shall be deemed to be one rating level higher lower than the lower higher of the two ratings. In the event that Trust Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose any of such ratings rating (whether as a result of a withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from one of the Rating Agencies such Agencies, the operative rating would be deemed to be one rating level lower than the remaining rating. In the event that Trust does not Borrower shall have obtained a credit rating from at least two both of the Rating Agencies and shall thereafter lose such rating (whether as a result of withdrawal, suspension, election to not obtain a rating, or otherwise) from both of the Rating Agencies, the Trust Borrower shall be deemed for the purposes hereof not to have a credit rating. If at any time any either of the Rating Agencies shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating agency, then the Borrower and the Agent shall promptly negotiate in good faith to agree upon a substitute rating agency or agencies (and to correlate the system of ratings of each substitute rating agency with that of the rating agency being replaced), and pending such amendment, the Credit Rating of the other of the Rating Agencies, if one has been provided, shall continue to apply. A Credit Rating that rates the Borrower and REIT jointly shall for the purposes of this Agreement constitute a Credit Rating of the Borrower. Credit Rating Level. One of the following five pricing levels, as applicable, and provided, further, that, from and after the time that Agent receives written notice that Trust has first obtained an Investment Grade Rating from at least two Rating Agencies, during any period that the Trust has no Credit Rating Level, initial Applicable Margin shall be at Credit Rating Level 5 shall be the applicable 3: Credit Rating Level:Level 1. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is greater than or equal to A by S&P or A2 by Mxxxx’x; Credit Rating Level 2. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is greater than or equal to A- by S&P or A3 by Mxxxx’x and Credit Rating Level 1 is not applicable; Credit Rating Level 3. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is greater than or equal to BBB+ by S&P or Baa1 by Mxxxx’x and Credit Rating Levels 1 and 2 are not applicable; Credit Rating Level 4. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is greater than or equal to BBB by S&P or Baa2 by Mxxxx’x and Credit Rating Levels 1, 2 and 3 are not applicable; Credit Rating Level 5. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is greater than or equal to BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Mxxxx’x and Credit Rating Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 are not applicable; and Credit Rating Level 6. The Credit Rating Level which would be applicable for so long as the Credit Rating is less than BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Mxxxx’x or there is no Credit Rating. Debtor Relief Laws. The Bankruptcy Code, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar Applicable Laws or regulations relating to the relief of debtors in the United States of America or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect. Default. See §12.1.

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Samples: Credit Agreement (Mid-America Apartments, L.P.)

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