Common use of Foreign Lenders Clause in Contracts

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Markwest Energy Partners L P), Credit Agreement (Markwest Energy Partners L P), Credit Agreement (Markwest Hydrocarbon Inc)

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Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Term Loan Credit Agreement (Texas New Mexico Power Co), Credit Agreement (Texas New Mexico Power Co), Term Loan Credit Agreement (Texas New Mexico Power Co)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest becoming a Lender herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Atlantic Power Corp), Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp), Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender (including an Eligible Assignee that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (Foreign Lender and a Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest or purchasing a participation herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States U.S. taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States U.S. laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States U.S. withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Foreign Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Applicable Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. If a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to the Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of the preceding sentence, “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement. If such Person Foreign Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Foreign Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonForeign Lender, such Person Foreign Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc), 364 Day Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc), Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender (including an Eligible Assignee that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (Foreign Lender and a Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest or purchasing a participation herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States U.S. taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States U.S. laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States U.S. withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Foreign Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Applicable Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. If such Person Foreign Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Foreign Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonForeign Lender, such Person Foreign Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc), Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc), Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and and, where applicable, entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that that, where applicable, such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Comstock Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (Comstock Oil & Gas, LP), Credit Agreement (Comstock Resources Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including reasonable Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Arthrocare Corp), Credit Agreement (Arthrocare Corp), Credit Agreement (Arthrocare Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Comstock Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (Comstock Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (Arbitron Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Elcor Corp), Credit Agreement (Williams Energy Partners L P), Credit Agreement (California Water Service Group)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (PNM Resources)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender (including any Participant and any other Person to which any Lender transfers its interests in this Agreement as provided under Section 11.03 (Assignments)) that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code United States Person (a “Foreign Non-U.S. Lender”) shall deliver to the Borrowers and the Administrative AgentAgent two (2) copies of U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code Form W-8BEN, Form W-8EXP or Form W-8IMY (or after accepting an assignment of an interest hereinwith supporting documentation), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating subsequent versions thereof or successors thereto, properly completed and duly executed by such Non-U.S. Lender and claiming, to such Person and entitling it to an the extent applicable, complete exemption from, or reduction a reduced rate of, U.S. federal withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person of interest by the Borrower Borrowers under the Financing Documents, together with, in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender that is relying on an exemption pursuant to Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code, a statement substantially in the form of Exhibit 4.07. Such forms shall be delivered by each Non-U.S. Lender on or before the date it becomes a party to this Agreement) . In addition, each Non-U.S. Lender shall deliver such forms promptly upon the obsolescence or IRS Form W-8ECI or invalidity of any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to form previously delivered by such Person by Non-U.S. Lender. Each Non-U.S. Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Borrowers and the Administrative Agent at any time it determines that such Person it is entitled no longer in a position to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit provide any previously delivered certificate to the Administrative Agent Borrowers (or any other form of certification adopted by U.S. taxing authorities for such purpose). The Borrowers shall not be obligated to pay any additional amounts in respect of U.S. federal income taxes pursuant to this Section 4.07 (or make an indemnification payment pursuant to this Section 4.07) to any Lender (or any Participant or other Person to which any Lender transfers its interests in this Agreement as provided under Section 11.03 (Assignments)) if the obligation to pay such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms amounts (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time indemnification) would not have arisen but for a failure by such Lender to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under comply with this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent4.07(e).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Pacific Ethanol, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Pacific Ethanol, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Pacific Ethanol, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that (in such Person is entitled number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to timetime thereafter upon such form becoming obsolete or invalid under applicable regulations or upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, each but only if such Person Foreign Lender remains legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or applicable substitute or successor form) claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI (or applicable substitute or successor form), (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a “bank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (B) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (y) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or applicable substitute or successor form), or (iv) any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. Each Foreign Lender shall (apromptly notify the Borrower at any time it determines that it is no longer in a position to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the case of a Lender that is a United States person within the meaning of Code section 7701(a)(30) promptly submit shall deliver to the Administrative Agent such additional and the Borrower, on or before the date it becomes a party hereto, two duly completed and signed executed copies of one of such forms IRS Form W-9 (or such applicable substitute or successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentform).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Legg Mason Inc), Term Loan Agreement (Legg Mason Inc), 5 Year Revolving Credit Agreement (Legg Mason, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporationjurisdiction other than the United States of America, partnership a state thereof or trust” within the meaning District of the Code Columbia (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp), Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp), Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent and, at its request, the Borrower, such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionexemption, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Credit Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Credit Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W‑8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI W‑8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Company or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation re‑designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the a Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Company with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrowers shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within United States person (as the meaning term is defined in Section 7701 (a)(30) of the Code IRC) (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver provide to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment Borrower Representative and Agent two properly completed and executed original copies of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating Form W-8ECI or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the IRS certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender’s entitlement to an complete exemption from, or reduction of, from United States withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Notes (a “Certificate of Exemption”). Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower Representative or Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower Representative and Agent. In addition to two properly completed and executed original copies of a Certificate of Exemption, any Foreign Lender that is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC and is relying on the so-called “portfolio interest exemption” shall also furnish a “Non-Bank Certificate” substantially in the form of Exhibit 1.11(c). Each Foreign Lender agrees that from time to time after the Closing Date, when a lapse in time or change in circumstances renders the previous Certificate of Exemption obsolete or inaccurate in any material respect, it will deliver to Borrower Representative and Agent two new, accurate, properly completed and executed original copies of a Certificate of Exemption. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 1.11(a) or Section 1.11(b), (x) any Borrower shall be entitled, to the extent it is required to do so by law, to deduct or withhold income or similar taxes imposed by the United States (or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein) from interest, fees or other amounts payable hereunder for the account of any Foreign Lender to the extent such Lender has not provided to Borrower Representative and Agent two properly completed and executed original copies of a Certificate of Exemption establishing complete exemption from such deduction or withholding and (y) any Borrower shall not be obligated pursuant to this AgreementSection 1.11(a) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating Section 1.11(b) hereof to all gross-up payments to be made to such Person a Foreign Lender in respect of income or similar taxes imposed by the United States if (I) such Lender has not provided Borrower Representative and Agent two properly completed and executed original copies of a Certificate of Exemption establishing a complete exemption from such taxes as required to be provided Borrower Representative and Agent pursuant to this AgreementSection 1.11(c) or such (II) in the case of a payment, other evidence satisfactory than interest, to a Foreign Lender that is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC and is relying on the “portfolio interest exemption”, to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent extent that such Person Certificate of Exemption does not establish a complete exemption from withholding of such taxes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the preceding sentence, the Borrower agrees to pay additional amounts to a Foreign Lender in the manner set forth in Section 1.11(a) in respect of any amounts deducted or withheld by it as described in the immediately preceding sentence as a result of any changes after the Closing Date or, in the case of an assignee Lender, after the date such assignee Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement, in any applicable law, treaty, governmental rule, regulation, guideline or order relating to the deducting or withholding of income or similar taxes, including, without limitation, any such change as a result of which such Foreign Lender is no longer properly entitled to an deliver forms, certificates or other evidences as to such Foreign Lender’s entitlement to exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Golfsmith International Holdings Inc), Credit Agreement (Golfsmith International Holdings Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower 92 pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp), Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States Person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W- 8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. Upon the request of the Administrative Agent, each Lender that is a "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Administrative Agent two duly signed completed copies of IRS Form W-9. If such Lender fails to deliver such forms, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable back-up withholding tax imposed by the Code, without reduction. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 10.15 shall survive the termination of the Commitments, the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Solectron Corp), 364 Day Credit Agreement (Solectron Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Comstock Resources Inc), Credit Agreement (Bois D Arc Energy, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest becoming a Lender herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp), 364 Day Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. (i) Each Lender and LC Issuer that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies originals of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax, including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If Foreign Lender. (ii) Each Foreign Lender, to the extent it does not act or ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any sums paid or payable to such Person fails Lender under any of the Loan Documents (for example, in the case of a typical participation by such Lender), shall deliver to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent on the date when such Foreign Lender ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any such sums paid or payable, and at such other times as may withhold from be necessary in the determination of the Administrative Agent (in the reasonable exercise of its discretion), (A) two duly signed completed copies of the forms or statements required to be provided by such Lender as set forth above, to establish the portion of any interest payment such sums paid or payable with respect to which such Person an amount equivalent Lender acts for its own account that is not subject to the applicable U.S. withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 tax, and 1442 (B) two duly signed completed originals of IRS Form W-8IMY (or any successor thereto), together with any information such Lender chooses to transmit with such form, and any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code, to establish that such Lender is not acting for its own account with respect to a portion of any such sums payable to such Lender. (iii) The Borrower and each Loan Party shall not be required to pay any additional amount to any Foreign Lender (A) with respect to any Taxes required to be deducted or withheld on the basis of the information, certificates or statements of exemption such Lender transmits with an IRS Form W-8IMY pursuant to this Section 2.17 or (B) if such Lender shall have failed to satisfy the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.17(e); provided that if such Lender shall have satisfied the requirement of this Section 2.17(e) on the date such Lender became a Lender or ceased to act for its own account with respect to any payment under any of the Loan Documents, nothing in this Section 2.17(e) shall relieve the Borrower or any Loan Party of its obligation to pay any amounts pursuant to Section 2.17 in the event that, as a result of any change in any applicable law, treaty or governmental rule, regulation or order, or any change in the interpretation, administration or application thereof, such Lender is no longer properly entitled to deliver forms, certificates or other evidence at a subsequent date establishing the fact that such Lender or other Person for the account of which such Lender receives any sums payable under any of the Loan Documents is not subject to withholding or is subject to withholding at a reduced rate. (iv) The Administrative Agent may, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly , withhold any tax or other amount Taxes required to be deducted and withheld from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by payment under any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of Loan Documents with respect to which the Lenders Borrower is not required to pay additional amounts under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent2.17(e).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc), Credit Agreement (Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefortherefore, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Cash America International Inc), Credit Agreement (Cash America International Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (a) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Non-U.S. Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to the receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, as applicable, or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Non-U.S. Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Non-U.S. Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Non-U.S. Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Non-U.S. Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax, including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Non-U.S. Lender shall (ai) upon the written request of Administrative Agent promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under the then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Non-U.S. Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, Agreement and (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances circumstance which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction. Each Non-U.S. Lender, to the extent it does not act or ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any sums paid or payable to such Lender under any of the Loan Papers (for example, in the case of a participation by such Lender), shall deliver to Administrative Agent on the date when such Non-U.S. Lender ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any such sums paid or payable, and at such other times as may be necessary in the determination of Administrative Agent (in the reasonable exercise of its discretion), (A) two duly signed completed copies of the forms or statements required to be provided by such Lender as set forth above, to establish the portion of any such sums paid or payable with respect to which such Lender acts for its own account that is not subject to U.S. withholding tax, and (cB) take two duly signed completed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY (or any successor thereto), together with any information such steps as Lender chooses to transmit with such form, and any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code, to establish that such Lender is not acting for its own account with respect to a portion of any sums payable to such Lender. (b) Borrower shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in pay any additional amount to any Non-U.S. Lender under Section 3.19(a): (i) with respect to any Taxes required to be deducted or withheld on the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 basis of the Codeinformation, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that certificates or statements of exemption such Lender transmits with an IRS Form W-8IMY pursuant to Section 3.19(a) or (ii) if such Lender shall have failed to satisfy the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect provisions of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction Section 3.19(a) on the amounts payable date such Lender became a Lender or ceases to the Agent act for its own account with respect to any payment under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) any of the Administrative AgentLoan Papers. The obligation of the Lenders under Nothing in this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.3.19

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Monro, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Monro Muffler Brake Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each (a) All payments by the Company under the Credit Facility shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of any present or future income, stamp, or other taxes, fees, duties, withholding or other charges of any nature whatsoever imposed by any taxing authority, excluding in the case of each Lender that taxes imposed on or measured by its net income or franchise taxes imposed in lieu of net income taxes by the jurisdiction in which it is organized or through which it acts for purposes of this Agreement. (b) If as a “foreign corporationresult of any change in law (or the interpretation thereof) after the Effective Date, partnership any withholding or trust” within deduction from any payment to be made to, or for the meaning account of, a Lender by the Companies hereunder is required in respect of any non-excluded taxes referred to in Subsection (a) above pursuant to any applicable law, rule, or regulation, then the Code Company will (a “Foreign Lender”i) shall deliver pay to the relevant authority the full amount required to be so withheld or deducted; (ii) to the extent available, promptly forward to the Agent an official receipt or other documentation satisfactory to the Documentation Agent evidencing such payment to such authority; and (iii) pay to the Administrative Agent, prior for the account of each affected Lender, such additional amount or amounts as are necessary to receipt ensure that the net amount actually received by such Lender will equal the full amount such Lender would have received had no such withholding or deduction been required. Each Lender shall determine such additional amount or amounts payable to it (which determination shall, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive and binding on the Company). If a Lender becomes aware that any such withholding or deduction from any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company under the Credit Facility is required, then such Lender shall promptly notify the Documentation Agent and the Company thereof stating the reasons therefor and the additional amount required to be paid under this Section, and such Lender shall execute and deliver to the Documentation Agent and the Company such forms as it may be required to execute and deliver pursuant to Subsection (c) hereof. To the extent that any such withholding or deduction results from the failure of a Lender to provide a form required by Subsection (c) hereof, the Company shall have no obligation to pay the additional amount required by clause (iii) above. Anything in this Section notwithstanding, if any Lender elects to require payment by the Company of any material amount under this Section, the Company may, within 60 days after the date of receiving notice thereof and so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing, elect to terminate such Lender as a party to this Agreement; provided that, concurrently with such termination, the Company shall (i) if the Documentation Agent and each of the other Lenders shall consent, pay that Lender all principal, interest and fees and other amounts owed to such Lender through such date of termination or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) have arranged for another financial institution approved by the Documentation Agent (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) as of such date, to become a substitute Lender for all purposes under this Agreement in the manner provided for herein; provided further that, prior to substitution for any Lender, the Company shall have given written notice to the Documentation Agent of such intention and the Lenders shall have the option, but not the obligation, for a period of 60 days after receipt of such notice, to increase their Commitments in order to replace the affected Lender in lieu of such substitution. (c) With respect to each Lender which is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States, on the day of the initial borrowing from each such Lender hereunder and from time to time thereafter if requested by the Company or any successor thereto (relating the Documentation Agent, such Lender shall provide the Documentation Agent and the Company with the forms prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Lender's status for purposes of determining exemption from United States withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) Lender hereunder or such other evidence documents satisfactory to the Borrower such Lender and the Administrative Documentation Agent indicating that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Lender hereunder are not subject to United States withholding tax. Unless the Borrower pursuant Documentation Agent and the Company shall have received such forms or such documents indicating that payments hereunder are not subject to this AgreementUnited States withholding tax, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take the Company shall withhold taxes from such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, payments at the applicable statutory rate in the reasonable judgment case of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including payments to or for any Lender organized under the re-designation laws of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that a jurisdiction outside the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentUnited States.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement (Tidewater Inc), Term Loan Agreement (Tidewater Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent and, at its request, the Borrower, such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionexemption, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such 74 76 Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Credit Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each On or before the Effective Date, each Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative AgentAgent and Borrower (i) two valid, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN 1001 or 4224 or successor applicable form, as the case may be, and any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption fromother required form, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent certifying in each case that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement and the Note payable to it without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes or with such withholding imposed at a reduced rate (the "Reduced Rate"), and (ii) if requested by Agent or Borrower, a valid, duly completed IRS Form W-8 or W-9 or successor applicable form, as the case may be, to establish an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. from United States backup withholding tax. Thereafter Each such Foreign Lender shall also deliver to Agent and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed Borrower two further copies of one such Form 1001 or 4224 and W-8 or W-9, or successor applicable forms, or other manner of required certification, as the case may be, on or before the date that any such forms (form previously delivered expires or such successor forms becomes obsolete or otherwise is required to be resubmitted as shall be adopted a condition to obtaining an exemption from time to time by the relevant a required withholding of United States taxing authorities) federal income tax or entitlement to having such withholding imposed at the Reduced Rate or after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent form previously delivered by such Foreign Lender to Borrower and Agent, and such extensions or renewals thereof as may then reasonably be available requested by Borrower and Agent, (i) in the case of a Form 1001 or 4224, certifying that such Foreign Lender is entitled to receive payments under then current this Agreement and the Note payable to it without deduction or withholding of any United States laws and regulations to avoidfederal income taxes, or unless in any such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of case any change in circumstances a tax treaty to which the United States is a party, or any change in any Applicable Law of the United States of America or official interpretation thereof has occurred after the Effective Date and prior to the date on which any such delivery would modify otherwise be required that renders all such forms inapplicable or render invalid that would prevent such Foreign Lender from duly completing and delivering any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous form with respect to it, in the reasonable judgment and such Foreign Lender advises Borrower and Agent that it is not capable of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make receiving payments without any deduction or withholding for taxes at the Reduced Rate, or (ii) in the case of a Form W-8 or W-9, establishing an exemption from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable United States backup withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agenttax.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Security Capital Group Inc/), Credit Agreement (Security Capital Group Inc/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Allis Chalmers Energy Inc.), Credit Agreement (Markwest Hydrocarbon Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership partnership, or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax Tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding taxTax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes Taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officeapplicable lending office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes Taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax Tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax Tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person as a result of such Person’s failure to deliver the necessary forms or other documentation as set forth in this Section 10.7, then such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 10.7, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costsattorneys’ fees and expenses) of the Administrative Agent. Should a Lender, which is otherwise exempt from or subject to a reduced withholding Tax which arises from any payment made under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver any form, documentation, or notification required in this Section 10.7, Borrower and Administrative Agent shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request, at such Lender’s sole cost and expense, to assist such Lender to recover such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 10.7 shall survive the payment of all of the Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Horton D R Inc /De/), Revolving Credit Agreement (Horton D R Inc /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Bj Services Co), 364 Day Credit Agreement (Bj Services Co)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 4.01(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 4.01(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Requirement of Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 4.01 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation obligations of the Lenders under this Section 4.01(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Baker Hughes Inc), Credit Agreement (Baker Hughes Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefortherefore, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Cash America International Inc), Credit Agreement (Cash America International Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest becoming a Lender herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Borrowers and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Borrowers and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the a Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower Borrowers make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: 364 Day Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership), Credit Agreement (Enbridge Energy Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Any Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership entitled to an exemption from or trust” within reduction of withholding tax under the meaning law of the Code (jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a “Foreign Lender”) party, with respect to payments under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed at the time or times prescribed by applicable law, such properly completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law or any successor thereto (relating to reasonably requested by the Borrower as will permit such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by without withholding or at a reduced rate. Without limiting the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or generality of the foregoing, any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that (in such Person is entitled number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to time thereafter upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent Agent, but only if such additional Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed and signed copies of one Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time an income tax treaty to time by which the relevant United States taxing authoritiesis a party, (ii) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent duly completed copies of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, (biii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment case of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including a Foreign Lender claiming the re-designation benefits of its Lending Officethe exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable (x) a certificate to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses effect that such Foreign Lender is not (including Attorney CostsA) a “bank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation Code, (B) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Lenders under this Section shall survive Borrower within the payment meaning of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Administrative AgentCode, or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (y) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN, or (iv) any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (RSP Permian, Inc.), Credit Agreement (RSP Permian, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Markwest Energy Partners L P), Credit Agreement (Martin Midstream Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Foreign Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Foreign Lender at the time such Foreign Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 4.01(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Foreign Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Foreign Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonForeign Lender, such Person Foreign Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 4.01(e), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Requirement of Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Foreign Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 4.01 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Foreign Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Foreign Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation obligations of the Lenders under this Section 4.01(e) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Baker Hughes Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (a) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Non-U.S. Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to the receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Non-U.S. Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Non-U.S. Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Non-U.S. Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Non-U.S. Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax, including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Non-U.S. Lender shall (ai) upon the written request of Administrative Agent promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under the then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect exemption (a) shall relieve Borrower of all payments its obligation to be made to such Person by the Borrower pay any amounts due pursuant to this AgreementSection 3.19 in the event that, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent as a result of any change in circumstances any applicable law, treaty or governmental rule, regulation or order, or any change in the interpretation, administration or application thereof, such Lender is no longer properly entitled to deliver forms, certificates or other evidence at a subsequent date establishing the fact that such Lender or other Person for the account of which would modify such Lender receives any sums payable under any of the Loan Papers is not subject to withholding or render invalid any claimed exemption or is subject to withholding at a reduced rate. Administrative Agent may, without reduction, withhold any Taxes required to be deducted and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold withheld from any interest payment under any of the Loan Papers with respect to such Person an amount equivalent which Borrower is not required to the applicable pay additional amounts under this Section 3.19(a). (b) If a payment made to any Lender hereunder would be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to Borrower and Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax at the time or other amount from payments made in respect of times prescribed by law and at such Person, such Person shall indemnify the time or times reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed such documentation prescribed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses applicable law (including Attorney Costsas prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by Borrower or Administrative Agent. The obligation of Agent as may be necessary for Borrower and Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations amount to deduct and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentwithhold from such payment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Monro Muffler Brake Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative AgentLender, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent Lender that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent Lender such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent Lender of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent Lender may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent Lender did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent Lender therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.any

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Butler Manufacturing Co)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative AgentAgent and Company, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the IRS or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent and Company such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.amounts

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Insituform Technologies Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionexemption, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent Borrower may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority Tribunal asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 10.11, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 10.11 shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Pacific Energy Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Any Foreign Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which either Borrower is resident for tax purposes, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrowers (with a copy to Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrowers or Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrowers or Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrowers or Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrowers or Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrowers and Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the request of the Borrowers or Administrative Agent, but only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed original copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States of America is a party, (ii) duly completed original copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustbank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code Internal Revenue Code, (B) a “Foreign Lender”10 percent shareholder” of the Borrowers within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) shall deliver to of the Administrative AgentInternal Revenue Code, prior to receipt or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of any payment subject to withholding under the Internal Revenue Code and (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two y) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN, or (iv) any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person other form prescribed by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms applicable law as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction of, in United States Federal withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to tax duly completed together with such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and supplementary documentation as may be reasonably necessary (including prescribed by applicable law to permit the re-designation of its Lending Office) Borrowers to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that determine the Borrower make any withholding or deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable required to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentbe made.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit and Guaranty Agreement (Amedisys Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower Borrowers make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Andrew Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the United States Internal Revenue Service or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person Persons fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Quantum Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender (including an Eligible Assignee that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (Foreign Lender and a Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest or purchasing a participation herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States U.S. taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States U.S. laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States U.S. withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Foreign Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Applicable Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. If a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to the Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Xxxxxx has complied with such Xxxxxx’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of the preceding sentence, “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement. If such Person Foreign Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Foreign Lender an CHAR1\1991350v2 amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonForeign Lender, such Person Foreign Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W- 8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionexemption, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-re- designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent Borrower may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority Tribunal asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall 81 indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 10.11, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 10.11 shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Pacific Energy Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each (i) Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Agent from time to time thereafter, each such Person or Lender that is not in each case a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States personwithin the meaning of the Code (as such term is defined in IRC Section 7701(a)(30)) for U.S. federal income tax purposes (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to each of the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), Borrower and Agent two duly signed completed copies of either United States IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption fromW-8BEN, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any Form W-8IMY or other applicable or successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person form, certificate or document prescribed by the Borrower pursuant IRS or substitute therefor as applicable, certifying such Foreign Lender’s entitlement to receive payments under this AgreementAgreement and under the Notes free of any United States withholding tax (a “Certificate of Exemption”). Each Foreign Lender claiming exemption from U.S. federal withholding tax under Section 871(h) or Section 881(c) of the IRC with respect to payments of “portfolio interest” hereby represents and warrants to Borrower and Agent that, as of the date that it became a Lender, such other evidence satisfactory Foreign Lender (i) is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (ii) is not a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrower within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the IRC, and (iii) is not a controlled foreign corporation receiving interest from a related person within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the IRC. Each Foreign Lender further undertakes to deliver to each of Borrower and Agent renewals or additional copies of such Certificates of Exemption on or before the date that such Certificate of Exemption expires or becomes obsolete as may be reasonably requested by Borrower or Agent, and after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the Certificate of Exemption so delivered by it, such additional forms or amendments thereto reflecting such change. All Certificates of Exemption, additional forms or amendments thereto described in the preceding sentence shall certify that such Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless an event (including without limitation any change in treaty, law or regulation, or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form or amendment with respect to it and such Lender advises the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax. (ii) For any period during which Foreign Lender has failed to provide Borrower with an appropriate Certificate of Exemption pursuant to clause (c)(i), above (unless such Person failure is entitled due to an exemption froma change in treaty, law or regulation, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority, occurring subsequent to the date on which would modify a form originally was required to be provided), such Foreign Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under this Section 1.9 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States; provided that, should Foreign Lender that is otherwise exempt from or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionsubject to a reduced rate of withholding tax become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver a Certificate of Exemption required under clause (i), and (c) above, Borrower shall take such steps as such Foreign Lender shall not be materially disadvantageous reasonably request to it, in the reasonable judgment of assist such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) Foreign Lender to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to recover such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentTaxes.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Senior Secured Priming and Superpriority Debtor in Possession Credit Agreement (Vertis Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Credit Parties pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower a Credit Party pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower Credit Parties make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Credit Party Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Orthodontic Centers of America Inc /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that organized under the Laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States, on or prior to the Closing Date in the case of each Lender listed on the signature pages hereof and on or prior to the date on which it becomes a Lender in the case of each other Lender, and from time to time thereafter if requested in writing by Borrower or Administrative Agent (but only so long as such Lender remains lawfully able to do so), shall provide Borrower and Administrative Agent with (i) if such Lender is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative AgentCode, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN 1001 or 4224, as appropriate, or any successor thereto (relating form prescribed by the IRS, certifying that such Lender is entitled to such Person and entitling it benefits under an income tax treaty to an exemption from, or reduction of, which the United States is a party which reduces the rate of withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by of interest or certifying that the Borrower income receivable pursuant to this Agreementthe Loan Documents is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, or (ii) if such Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code and intends to claim an exemption from United States withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code with respect to payments of "portfolio interest," IRS Form W-8ECI W-8, or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person form prescribed by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower IRS, and the Administrative Agent a certificate representing that such Person Lender is entitled not a bank for purposes of Section 881(c) of the Code, is not a ten-percent shareholder (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code) of Borrower, and is not a controlled foreign corporation related to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxBorrower (within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the Code). Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.)

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: 364 Day Revolving Credit Agreement (Comcast Cable Communications Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the United States Internal Revenue Service or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails Persons fail to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.Credit Agreement Epicor Software Corporation

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Epicor Software Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that (in such Person is entitled number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to timetime thereafter upon such form becoming obsolete or invalid under applicable regulations or upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, each but only if such Person Foreign Lender remains legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (i) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or applicable substitute or successor form) claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (ii) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI (or applicable substitute or successor form), (iii) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a "bank" within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (B) a "10 percent shareholder" of the Borrower within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (C) a "controlled foreign corporation" described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (y) duly completed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (or applicable substitute or successor form), or (iv) any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. Each Foreign Lender shall (apromptly notify the Borrower at any time it determines that it is no longer in a position to provide any previously delivered form or certificate to the Borrower. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the case of a Lender that is a United States person within the meaning of Code section 7701(a)(30) promptly submit shall deliver to the Administrative Agent such additional and the Borrower, on or before the date it becomes a party hereto, two duly completed and signed executed copies of one of such forms IRS Form W-9 (or such applicable substitute or successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentform).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Legg Mason Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections SECTIONS 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.including

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Allis Chalmers Energy Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that organized under the Laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States, on or prior to the Closing Date in the case of each Lender listed on the signature pages hereof and on or prior to the date on which it becomes a Lender in the case of each other Lender, and from time to time thereafter if requested in writing by Borrower or Administrative Agent (but only so long as such Lender remains lawfully able to do so), shall provide Borrower and Administrative Agent with (i) if such Lender is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative AgentCode, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN 1001 or 4224, as appropriate, or any successor thereto (relating form prescribed by the IRS, certifying that such Lender is entitled to such Person and entitling it benefits under an income tax treaty to an exemption from, or reduction of, which the United States is a party which reduces the rate of withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by of interest or certifying that the Borrower income receivable pursuant to this Agreementthe Loan Documents is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, or (ii) if such Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code and intends to claim an exemption from United States withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code with respect to payments of "portfolio interest," IRS Form W-8ECI W-8, or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person form prescribed by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower IRS, and the Administrative Agent a certificate representing that such Person Lender is entitled not a bank for purposes of Section 881(c) of the Code, is not a ten-percent shareholder (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code) of Borrower, and is not a controlled foreign corporation related to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxBorrower (within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the Code). Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: 364 Day Revolving Credit Agreement (Comcast Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the United States Internal Revenue Service or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person Persons fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.of

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Quantum Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower Company make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Giant Industries Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each (i) Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Agent from time to time thereafter, each such Person or Lender that is not in each case a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States personwithin the meaning of the Code (as such term is defined in IRC Section 7701(a)(30)) for U.S. federal income tax purposes (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to each of the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), Borrower and Agent two duly signed completed copies of either United States IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption fromW-8BEN, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any Form W-8IMY or other applicable or successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person form, certificate or document prescribed by the Borrower pursuant IRS or substitute therefor as applicable, certifying such Foreign Lender’s entitlement to receive payments under this AgreementAgreement and under the Notes free of any United States withholding tax (a ”Certificate of Exemption”). Each Foreign Lender claiming exemption from U.S. federal withholding tax under Section 871(h) or Section 881(c) of the IRC with respect to payments of “portfolio interest” hereby represents and warrants to Borrower and Agent that, as of the date that it became a Lender, such other evidence satisfactory Foreign Lender (i) is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (ii) is not a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrower within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the IRC, and (iii) is not a controlled foreign corporation receiving interest from a related person within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the IRC. Each Foreign Lender further undertakes to deliver to each of Borrower and Agent renewals or additional copies of such Certificates of Exemption on or before the date that such Certificate of Exemption expires or becomes obsolete as may be reasonably requested by Borrower or Agent, and after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the Certificate of Exemption so delivered by it, such additional forms or amendments thereto reflecting such change. All Certificates of Exemption, additional forms or amendments thereto described in the preceding sentence shall certify that such Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless an event (including without limitation any change in treaty, law or regulation, or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form or amendment with respect to it and such Lender advises the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax. (ii) For any period during which Foreign Lender has failed to provide Borrower with an appropriate Certificate of Exemption pursuant to clause (c)(i), above (unless such Person failure is entitled due to an exemption froma change in treaty, law or regulation, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority, occurring subsequent to the date on which would modify a form originally was required to be provided), such Foreign Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under this Section 1.9 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States; provided that, should Foreign Lender that is otherwise exempt from or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionsubject to a reduced rate of withholding tax become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver a Certificate of Exemption required under clause (i), and (c) above, Borrower shall take such steps as such Foreign Lender shall not be materially disadvantageous reasonably request to it, in the reasonable judgment of assist such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) Foreign Lender to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to recover such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentTaxes.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Vertis Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.Administrative

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Esco Technologies Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Any Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership entitled to an exemption from or trust” within reduction of withholding tax under the meaning law of the Code jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. Without limiting the foregoing, each Foreign Lender”) Lender shall deliver to the Administrative AgentAgent and to the Borrower, on or prior to receipt the Amendment Effective Date (in the case of any payment subject each Lender party to withholding under this Agreement on such date) or on or prior to the Code effective date of the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which it becomes a Lender (in the case of each other Lender), and at such other times as may be necessary in the determination of the Borrower or after accepting an assignment Administrative Agent (each in the reasonable exercise of an interest hereinits discretion), two duly signed completed original copies of either IRS Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto W-8ECI (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to forms) properly completed and duly executed by such Person by Lender, or, in the Borrower pursuant to this Agreementcase of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption from United States federal withholding tax under Section 871(h) or such other evidence satisfactory 881(c) of the Code with respect to payments of "portfolio interest," a form W-8BEN, and, in the Borrower and case of a Lender that has certified in writing to the Administrative Agent that such Person it is entitled to an exemption fromnot a "bank" (as defined in Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code), or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one a certificate of such forms Lender certifying that such Lender is not (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authoritiesi) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent a "bank" for purposes of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bSection 881(c) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that (ii) a ten-percent shareholder (within the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect meaning of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney CostsSection 871(h)(3)(B) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation Code) of the Lenders under this Borrower or (iii) a controlled foreign corporation related to the Borrower (within the meaning of Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement 864(d)(4) of the Administrative AgentCode) in each case together with any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code or the regulations issued thereunder to establish that such Lender is not subject to United States withholding tax with respect to any payments to such Lender of interest payable under any of the Credit Documents.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Journal Register Co)

Foreign Lenders. (i) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax, including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. (ii) Each Foreign Lender, to the extent it does not act or ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any sums paid or payable to such Lender under any of the Loan Documents (for example, in the case of a typical participation by such Lender), shall deliver to the Administrative Agent on the date when such Foreign Lender ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any such sums paid or payable, and at such other times as may be necessary in the determination of the Administrative Agent (in the reasonable exercise of its discretion), (A) two duly signed completed copies of the forms or statements required to be provided by such Lender as set forth above, to establish the portion of any such sums paid or payable with respect to which such Lender acts for its own account that is not subject to U.S. withholding tax, and (B) two duly signed completed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY (or any successor thereto), together with any information such Lender chooses to transmit with such form, and any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code, to establish that such Lender is not acting for its own account with respect to a portion of any such sums payable to such Lender. (iii) The Borrower shall not be required to pay any additional amount to any Foreign Lender under Section 3.01 (A) with respect to any Taxes required to be deducted or withheld on the basis of the information, certificates or statements of exemption such Lender transmits with an IRS Form W-8IMY pursuant to this Section 10.15(a) or (B) if such Lender shall have failed to satisfy the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.15(a); provided that if such Lender shall have satisfied the requirement of this Section 10.15(a) on the date such Lender became a Lender or ceased to act for its own account with respect to any payment under any of the Loan Documents, nothing in this Section 10.15(a) shall relieve the Borrower of its obligation to pay any amounts pursuant to Section 3.01 in the event that, as a result of any change in any applicable law, treaty or governmental rule, regulation or order, or any change in the interpretation, administration or application thereof, such Lender is no longer properly entitled to deliver forms, certificates or other evidence at a subsequent date establishing the fact that such Lender or other Person for the account of which such Lender receives any sums payable under any of the Loan Documents is not subject to withholding or is subject to withholding at a reduced rate. (iv) The Administrative Agent may, without reduction, withhold any Taxes required to be deducted and withheld from any payment under any of the Loan Documents with respect to which the Borrower is not required to pay additional amounts under this Section 10.15(a). (b) Upon the request of the Administrative Agent, each Lender that is a "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Administrative Agent two duly signed completed copies of IRS Form W-9. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationsuch forms, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable back-up withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. . (c) If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold or backup withhold, as the case may be, any tax or other amount from payments made in respect to or for the account of such Personany Lender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all other Obligations hereunder and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Granite Construction Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (a) (i) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(2)(30) of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxtax including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentForeign Lender.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: 364 Day Revolving Credit Agreement (Alltel Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the United States Internal Revenue Service or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person Persons fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Quantum Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign --------------- corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign ------- Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to ------ withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Star Gas Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. (a) (i) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxtax including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentForeign Lender.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Five Year Revolving Credit Agreement (Alltel Corp)

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Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is which would not be considered a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within United States Person under the meaning of the Code IRC (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver as to which payments made under this Agreement or under the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment Notes is exempt for withholding tax under the IRC or is subject to withholding tax at a reduced rate under the Code an applicable statute or tax treaty shall provide to Borrower and Administrative Agent (i) a properly completed and executed United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender’s entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, reduced rate of withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Notes (a “Certificate of Exemption”) and, in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption under Sections 871(h) or 881(c) of the IRC, a certificate in form and substance acceptable to Borrower that such Foreign Lender is not (1) receiving interest under the Notes as a bank on an extension of credit made pursuant to a loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower pursuant to this Agreementwithin the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the IRC and (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the IRC (the “Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate”) or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption or any successor thereto reduced rate of withholding (relating a “Letter of Non-Exemption”). Prior to all becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within 15 days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Administrative Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) or a Letter of Non-Exemption to Borrower and Administrative Agent. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement (or to this Agreementa reduced rate of withholding) or such other evidence satisfactory and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromwithin the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding, provided that all such withholding shall cease or be reduced, as appropriate, upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption (and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officea Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Atlantic Tele Network Inc /De)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the IRS or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the United States federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails Persons fail to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.of

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: First Lien Credit Agreement (Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W-BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Reimbursement Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Reimbursement Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Reimbursement Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-re designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Reimbursement Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Reimbursement Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Reimbursement Agreement (PNM Resources Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender Bank that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to timetime as requested by the Company or otherwise required by the Code, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such LenderBank, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower Company make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If any Foreign Lender sells, assigns, grants a participation in, or otherwise ceases to be the beneficial owner of any portion of its Loans or Commitments, such Foreign Lender shall deliver to Agent a revised duly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8ECI (or successor or replacement forms) reflecting the portion of the Loans and Commitments the Foreign Lender has retained and a duly executed W-8IMY (or successor or replacement form), including required attachments, reflecting the portion of its Commitments or Loans sold. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. Such Person may not collect any such payments from the Company. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent 107 therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders Banks under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Quarterly Report

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.or

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Granite Construction Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (a) Each U.S. Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within party to this Credit Agreement on the meaning date hereof and that is not incorporated under the laws of the Code United States of America or a state thereof agrees that it will deliver to each of the Domestic Borrowers and the Agent, within seven (7) Business Days after the Closing Date or, in the case of each U.S. Lender which becomes a “Foreign Lender”U.S. Lender pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance, on the date which such Assignment and Acceptance becomes effective, and only if it can do so consistent with the facts, two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form 1001 or 4224 (or other applicable form prescribed by the United States Internal Revenue Service), in each case certifying whether such U.S. Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Credit Agreement and the Notes without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes or at reduced withholding rates, as applicable. Each such U.S. Lender which so delivers a Form 1001 or 4224 (or other applicable form prescribed by the United States Internal Revenue Service), and any U.S. Lender that hereafter becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, further undertakes to deliver to each of the Domestic Borrowers and the Agent two additional copies of such form (or a successor form) on or before the date that such form expires or becomes obsolete or as soon as practicable after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent form so delivered by it, and such amendments thereto or extensions or renewals thereof as may be reasonably requested by the Domestic Borrowers or the Agent, in each case certifying whether such U.S. Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Credit Agreement and the Notes without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes, unless an event (including without limitation any change in treaty, law or regulation) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such U.S. Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form with respect to it and such U.S. Lender advises the Domestic Borrowers and the Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding of United States federal income tax. Unless the Domestic Borrowers and the Agent have received forms or other documents satisfactory to them indicating that payments hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents are not subject to United States withholding tax or are subject to such tax at a rate reduced by an applicable tax treaty, the Domestic Borrowers or the Agent shall withhold taxes from such payments at the applicable statutory rate in the case of payments to or for any U.S. Lender organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States. If the Domestic Borrowers or the Agent have received such forms or other documents satisfactory to the Domestic Borrowers and the Agent, the Domestic Borrowers or the Agent shall withhold United States withholding taxes from such payments to such U.S. Lender only to the extent appropriate. (b) Each Lender which is not incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or a state thereof shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, Borrowers on the Closing Date and prior to receipt the last day of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (each calendar year thereafter a duly executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8 or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms W-9 or other documentationappropriate Internal Revenue Service form, then effective for the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentsucceeding calendar year.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Zale Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each (a) All payments by the Company under the Credit --------------- Facility shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of any present or future income, stamp, or other taxes, fees, duties, withholding or other charges of any nature whatsoever imposed by any taxing authority, excluding in the case of each Lender that taxes imposed on or measured by its net income or franchise taxes imposed in lieu of net income taxes by the jurisdiction in which it is organized or through which it acts for purposes of this Agreement. (b) If as a “foreign corporationresult of any change in law (or the interpretation thereof) after the Effective Date, partnership any withholding or trust” within deduction from any payment to be made to, or for the meaning account of, a Lender by the Companies hereunder is required in respect of any non-excluded taxes referred to in Subsection (a) above pursuant to any applicable law, rule, or regulation, then the Code Company will (a “Foreign Lender”i) shall deliver pay to the relevant authority the full amount required to be so withheld or deducted; (ii) to the extent available, promptly forward to the Agent an official receipt or other documentation satisfactory to the Documentation Agent evidencing such payment to such authority; and (iii) pay to the Administrative Agent, prior for the account of each affected Lender, such additional amount or amounts as are necessary to receipt ensure that the net amount actually received by such Lender will equal the full amount such Lender would have received had no such withholding or deduction been required. Each Lender shall determine such additional amount or amounts payable to it (which determination shall, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive and binding on the Company). If a Lender becomes aware that any such withholding or deduction from any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company under the Credit Facility is required, then such Lender shall promptly notify the Documentation Agent and the Company thereof stating the reasons therefor and the additional amount required to be paid under this Section, and such Lender shall execute and deliver to the Documentation Agent and the Company such forms as it may be required to execute and deliver pursuant to Subsection (c) hereof. To the extent that any such withholding or deduction results from the failure of a Lender to provide a form required by Subsection (c) hereof, the Company shall have no obligation to pay the additional amount required by clause (iii) above. Anything in this Section notwithstanding, if any Lender elects to require payment by the Company of any material amount under this Section, the Company may, within 60 days after the date of receiving notice thereof and so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing, elect to terminate such Lender as a party to this Agreement; provided that, concurrently with such termination, the Company shall (i) if the Documentation Agent and each of the other Lenders shall consent, pay that Lender all principal, interest and fees and other amounts owed to such Lender through such date of termination or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) have arranged for another financial institution approved by the Documentation Agent (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) as of such date, to become a substitute Lender for all purposes under this Agreement in the manner provided for herein; provided further that, prior to substitution for any Lender, the Company shall have given written notice to the Documentation Agent of such intention and the Lenders shall have the option, but not the obligation, for a period of 60 days after receipt of such notice, to increase their Commitments in order to replace the affected Lender in lieu of such substitution. (c) With respect to each Lender which is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States, on the day of the initial borrowing from each such Lender hereunder and from time to time thereafter if requested by the Company or any successor thereto (relating the Documentation Agent, such Lender shall provide the Documentation Agent and the Company with the forms prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Lender's status for purposes of determining exemption from United States withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) Lender hereunder or such other evidence documents satisfactory to the Borrower such Lender and the Administrative Documentation Agent indicating that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Lender hereunder are not subject to United States withholding tax. Unless the Borrower pursuant Documentation Agent and the Company shall have received such forms or such documents indicating that payments hereunder are not subject to this AgreementUnited States withholding tax, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take the Company shall withhold taxes from such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, payments at the applicable statutory rate in the reasonable judgment case of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including payments to or for any Lender organized under the re-designation laws of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that a jurisdiction outside the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentUnited States.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement (Tidewater Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership partnership, or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax Tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT - 57 - reduction of, U.S. United States withholding taxTax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes Taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officeapplicable lending office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes Taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax Tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax Tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person as a result of such Person's failure to deliver the necessary forms or other documentation as set forth in this SECTION 10.7, then such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSECTION 10.7, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costsattorneys' fees and expenses) of the Administrative Agent. Should a Lender, which is otherwise exempt from or subject to a reduced withholding Tax which arises from any payment made under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver any form, documentation, or notification required in this SECTION 10.7, Borrower and Administrative Agent shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request, at such Lender's sole cost and expense, to assist such Lender to recover such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section SECTION 10.7 shall survive the payment of all of the Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Horton D R Inc /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within jurisdiction outside the meaning of the Code United States (a "Foreign Lender") as to which payments to be made under this Agreement are exempt from United States withholding tax under an applicable statute or tax treaty shall deliver provide to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code Borrower and Agent (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed i) a properly completed copies of either IRS and executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating Form W-8ECI or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender's entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to Foreign Lender under this Agreement, (a "Certificate of Exemption"), or (ii) a letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption (a "Letter of Non-Exemption"). Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or IRS Form W-8ECI Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption or any successor thereto (relating a Letter of Non-Exemption to all Borrower and Agent; PROVIDED that no Person who would otherwise be a Foreign Lender shall become a Lender hereunder unless such Person is able to deliver a Certificate of Exception at the time it becomes a Lender. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and Agent within the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromtime periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that all such withholding shall cease upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Loan and Security Agreement (Beacon Roofing Supply Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Revolving Credit Agreement (Libbey Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the IRS or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person Persons fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent and Borrower may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Quidel Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time 76 to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Markwest Energy Partners L P)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, from U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person 67 shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reductionexemption, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Sunoco Logistics Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporationjurisdiction outside the United States (a "Foreign Lender") as to which payments to be made under this Agreement or under the Notes are exempt from United States withholding tax or are subject to United States withholding tax at a reduced rate under an applicable statute or tax treaty shall provide to Borrower and Agent (1) either (a) a properly completed and executed Internal Revenue Service Form 4224 or Form 1001 or other applicable form, partnership certificate or trust” within document prescribed by the meaning Internal Revenue Service of the Code (a “United States certifying as to such Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating 's entitlement to such Person and entitling it exemption or reduced rate of withholding with respect to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Borrower pursuant Notes or (b) in the case of a Foreign Lender that is not a "bank" within the meaning of IRC section 881(c)(3)(A), (i) a statement under penalties of perjury that it (x) is not a bank within the meaning of IRC section 881(c)(3)(A), is not subject to this Agreementregulatory or other legal requirements as a bank for purposes of any tax, securities law or other filing or submission made to any governmental authority, any application made to a rating agency or qualification for exemption from tax, securities law or other legal requirements, (y) is not a 10-percent shareholder within the meaning of IRC section 881(c)(3)(B) and (z) is not a controlled foreign corporation receiving interest from a related person within the meaning of IRC section 881(c)(3)(c), and (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8 or applicable successor form (a "Certificate of Exemption") or IRS Form W-8ECI (2) a letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption or any successor thereto reduced rate of withholding (relating a "Letter of Non-Exemption"). Prior to all payments becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Agent from time to be made time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption or a Letter of Non-Exemption to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent Agent. In addition, each Lender agrees that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each when a lapse in time or change in circumstances renders the previous Certificate of Exemption obsolete or inaccurate in any material respect, upon written notification from Borrower of such Person shall lapse or change in circumstances not less than ten (a10) promptly submit Business Days prior to the Administrative date of any payment to such Lender under this Agreement for which Borrower would have to withhold and pay any withholding Tax, such Lender will deliver to Borrower and Agent two new accurate and complete original signed Certificates of Exemption as the case may be, and such additional duly completed and signed copies of one other forms as may be required in order to confirm or establish the entitlement of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time Lender to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available a continued exemption from or reduction of, in United States withholding taxes in tax with respect of all to payments to be made to such Person by the under this Agreement and any Note, or it shall immediately notify Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative and Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails inability to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 Certificate of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentExemption.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (RWBV Acquisition Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Star Gas Partners Lp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Company or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower Borrowers pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the a Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Company with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrowers shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender Lending Party that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States personwithin the meaning (as such term is defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”Code) shall deliver submit to Borrower and Administrative Agent on or before the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)date such financial institution becomes a party hereto, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall shall: (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, ; (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which that would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, ; and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such LenderPerson, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officelending office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms referred to in this subsection or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.01, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costsreasonable attorneys’ fees) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.01 shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Ciber Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning jurisdiction outside of the Code United States (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver as to which payments made under this Agreement or under the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment Notes are exempt from United States withholding tax or are subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, United States withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) at a reduced rate under an applicable statute or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory tax treaty shall provide to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent promptly upon becoming a Lender under this Agreement or when such Lender designates a new lending office a properly completed and executed United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Foreign Lender’s entitlement to such exemption or reduced rate of withholding with respect to payments to be made to such Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Notes or Form W-8ECI or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying that payments made to such Person Foreign Lender are not subject to withholding because they are effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States (a “Certificate of Exemption”). If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, with respect to payments to be made to such Foreign Lender under this Agreement or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms Notes (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authoritiesa reduced rate of withholding) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption within the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Borrower shall withhold taxes from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding, and provided that all such withholding shall, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, cease or be reduced, as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation appropriate, upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of its Lending Office) a Certificate of Exemption to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Citizens Communications Co)

Foreign Lenders. Each (i) Any Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromfrom or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or reduction ofany treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time with respect to time, each such Person payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (a) promptly submit with a copy to the Administrative Agent Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such additional duly properly completed and signed executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. (ii) Each Foreign Lender shall deliver to Administrative Agent and to the Borrower, on or prior to the Effective Date (in the case of each Lender party to this Agreement on such date) or on or prior to the effective date of the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which it becomes a Lender (in the case of each other Lender), and at such other times as may be necessary in the determination of the Borrower or Administrative Agent (each in the reasonable exercise of its discretion), two original copies of one Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI (or any successor forms) properly completed and duly executed by such Lender, or, in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption from United States federal withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code with respect to payments of "portfolio interest," a form W-8BEN, and, in the case of a Lender that has certified in writing to Administrative Agent that it is Credit Agreement not a "bank" (as defined in Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code), a certificate of such forms Lender certifying that such Lender is not (i) a "bank" for purposes of Section 881(c) of the Code, (ii) a ten-percent shareholder (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Code) of the Borrower or (iii) a controlled foreign corporation related to the Borrower (within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the Code) in each case together with any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code or the regulations issued thereunder to establish that such successor forms as shall be adopted Lender is not subject to United States withholding tax with respect to any payments to such Lender of interest payable under any of the Loan Documents. (iii) Each Foreign Lender hereby agrees, from time to time after the initial delivery by the relevant United States taxing authoritiessuch Lender of such forms, whenever a lapse in time or change in circumstances renders such forms, certificates or other evidence so delivered obsolete or inaccurate in any material respect, that such Lender shall promptly (A) as may then be available under then current United States laws deliver to Administrative Agent and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower two original copies of renewals, amendments or additional or successor forms, properly completed and the Administrative Agent duly executed by such Lender, together with any other certificate or statement of any available exemption from required in order to confirm or reduction of, establish that such Lender is not subject to United States withholding taxes in tax with respect of all to payments to be made such Lender under the Loan Documents and, if applicable, that such Lender does not act for its own account with respect to any portion of such Person by payment, or (B) notify Administrative Agent and the Borrower of its inability to deliver any such forms, certificates or other evidence. (iv) The Borrower shall not be required to pay any additional amount to any Foreign Lender under this paragraph (e), (A) with respect to any Tax required to be deducted or withheld on the basis of the information, certificates or statements of exemption such Lender chooses to transmit with an Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY pursuant to this Agreementparagraph (e) or (B) if such Lender shall have failed to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph (e); provided that if such Lender shall have satisfied the requirements of this paragraph (e) on the date such Lender became a Lender, nothing in this paragraph (be) promptly notify shall relieve the Administrative Agent Borrower of its obligation to pay any amounts pursuant to this paragraph (e) in the event that, as a result of any change in circumstances which would modify any applicable law, treaty or render invalid governmental rule, regulation or order, or any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, change in the reasonable judgment of interpretation, administration or application thereof, such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails Lender is no longer properly entitled to deliver the above forms forms, certificates or other documentation, then evidence at a subsequent date establishing the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment fact that such Lender is not subject to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agenthereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Pacificare Health Systems Inc /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each (a) All payments by the Company under the Credit Facility shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of any present or future income, stamp, or other taxes, fees, duties, withholding or other charges of any nature whatsoever imposed by any taxing authority, excluding in the case of each Lender that taxes imposed on or measured by its net income or franchise taxes imposed in lieu of net income taxes by the jurisdiction in which it is organized or through which it acts for purposes of this Agreement. (b) If as a “foreign corporationresult of any change in law (or the interpretation thereof) after the Effective Date, partnership any withholding or trust” within deduction from any payment to be made to, or for the meaning account of, a Lender by the Companies hereunder is required in respect of any non-excluded taxes referred to in Subsection (a) above pursuant to any applicable law, rule, or regulation, then the Code Company will (a “Foreign Lender”i) shall deliver pay to the relevant authority the full amount required to be so withheld or deducted; (ii) to the extent available, promptly forward to the Agent an official receipt or other documentation satisfactory to the Documentation Agent evidencing such payment to such authority; and (iii) pay to the Administrative Agent, prior for the account of each affected Lender, such additional amount or amounts as are necessary to receipt ensure that the net amount actually received by such Lender will equal the full amount such Lender would have received had no such withholding or deduction been required. Each Lender shall determine such additional amount or amounts payable to it (which determination shall, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive and binding on the Company). If a Lender becomes aware that any such withholding or deduction from any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company under the Credit Facility is required, then such Lender shall promptly notify the Documentation Agent and the Company thereof stating the reasons therefor and the additional amount required to be paid under this Section, and such Lender shall execute and deliver to the Documentation Agent and the Company such forms as it may be required to execute and deliver pursuant to Subsection (c) hereof. To the extent that any such withholding or deduction results from the failure of a Lender to provide a form required by Subsection (c) hereof, the Company shall have no obligation to pay the additional amount required by clause (iii) above. Anything in this Section notwithstanding, if any Lender elects to require payment by the Company of any material amount under this Section, the Company may, within 60 days after the date of receiving notice thereof and so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing, elect to terminate such Lender as a party to this Agreement; provided that, concurrently with such termination, the Company shall (i) if the Documentation Agent and each of the other Lenders shall consent, pay that Lender all principal, interest and fees and other amounts owed to such Lender through such date of termination or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) have arranged for another financial institution approved by the Documentation Agent (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld) as of such date, to become a substitute Lender for all purposes under this Agreement in the manner provided for herein; provided further that, prior to substitution for any Lender, the Company shall have given written notice to the Documentation (c) With respect to each Lender which is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the United States, on the day of the initial borrowing from each such Lender hereunder and from time to time thereafter if requested by the Company or any successor thereto (relating the Documentation Agent, such Lender shall provide the Documentation Agent and the Company with the forms prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Lender's status for purposes of determining exemption from United States withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) Lender hereunder or such other evidence documents satisfactory to the Borrower such Lender and the Administrative Documentation Agent indicating that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Lender hereunder are not subject to United States withholding tax. Unless the Borrower pursuant Documentation Agent and the Company shall have received such forms or such documents indicating that payments hereunder are not subject to this AgreementUnited States withholding tax, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take the Company shall withhold taxes from such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, payments at the applicable statutory rate in the reasonable judgment case of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including payments to or for any Lender organized under the re-designation laws of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that a jurisdiction outside the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentUnited States.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement (Tidewater Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the IRS or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the United States federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails Persons fail to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Second Lien Credit Agreement (Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.)

Foreign Lenders. Each If any Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership not incorporated or trust” within organized under the meaning laws of the Code (United States of America or a “Foreign Lender”) state thereof, such Lender shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent the following: (a) Two duly completed copies of United States Internal Revenue Service Form 1001 or 4224 or successor form, as the case may be, certifying in each case that such Person is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement, the Notes and reimbursement obligations under Letters of Credit payable to it, without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes; and (b) A duly completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8 or W-9 or successor form, as the case may be, to establish an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. from United States backup withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each Each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory Lender that delivers to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from a Form 1001 or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower 4224 and Form W-8 or W-9 pursuant to this AgreementSection 13 further undertakes to deliver to the Borrower and the Agent two further copies of Form 1001 or 4224 and Form W-8 or W-9, (b) promptly notify or successor applicable form, or other manner of certification, as the Administrative Agent case may be, on or before the date that any such form expires or becomes obsolete or after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent form previously delivered by it to the Borrower and the Agent. Such Forms 1001 or 4224 shall certify that such Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes. The foregoing documents need not be delivered in the event any change in circumstances treaty, law or regulation or official interpretation thereof has occurred which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would modify or render invalid prevent such Lender from delivering any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous form with respect to it, in the reasonable judgment of or such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that Lender advises the Borrower make that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding for of United States federal income tax and, in the case of a Form W-8 or W-9, establishing an exemption from United States backup withholding tax. Until such time as the Borrower and the Agent have received such forms indicating that payments hereunder are not subject to United States withholding tax or are subject to such tax at a rate reduced by an applicable tax treaty, the Borrower shall withhold taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to payments at the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, statutory rate without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable regard to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent3.6.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Ameripath Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (a)(i) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxtax including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent Agent, with a copy to the Borrower, of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative AgentForeign Lender.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: 364 Day Revolving Credit Agreement (Alltel Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an a complete exemption from, or reduction of, from withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) of the United States Internal Revenue Service or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that no withholding under the federal income tax laws is required with respect to such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding taxPerson. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Quantum Corporation Term Loan Agreement Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction offrom, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person Persons fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, interest and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Term Loan Agreement (Quantum Corp /De/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”"FOREIGN LENDER") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of 57 the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Williams Energy Partners L P)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within jurisdiction outside the meaning of the Code United States (a "Foreign Lender") as to which payments to be made under this Agreement or under the Notes are exempt from United States withholding tax or are subject to United States withholding tax at a reduced rate under an applicable statute or tax treaty shall deliver provide to the Administrative AgentBorrower and Agent in duplicate, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding becoming a Lender under the Code this Agreement, (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed 1) a properly completed copies of either IRS and executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating Form W-8ECI or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender's entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, reduced rate of withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Borrower pursuant to this AgreementNotes (a "Certificate of Exemption") or IRS Form W-8ECI (2) a letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption or any successor thereto reduced rate of withholding (relating a "Letter of Non-Exemption"). Each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement that has provided a Certificate of Exemption prior to all becoming a Lender hereunder shall provide to Agent and Borrower, within fifteen (15) days prior to the date the existing Certificate of Exemption expires or if such Certificate of Exemption becomes invalid, a new Certificate of Exemption to the extent it is then able to do so. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement (or to this Agreementa reduced rate of withholding) or such other evidence satisfactory and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to the Borrower and Agent within the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromtime periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lender, withholding; provided that all such withholding shall cease upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Aki Holding Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a foreign corporation, foreign partnership or trust” foreign trust within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)Code, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN W‑8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) ), as appropriate, or IRS Form W-8ECI W‑8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Lender shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) ), as appropriate, as may reasonably be requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent and then be available under then current United States laws Laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Credit Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation re‑designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement Requirement of applicable Laws Law that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonLender. If the forms or other evidence provided by such Lender at the time such Lender first becomes a party to this Credit Agreement indicate a United States interest withholding tax rate in excess of zero, withholding tax at such rate shall be considered excluded from Taxes unless and until such Lender provides the appropriate forms certifying that a lesser rate applies, whereupon withholding tax at such lesser rate only shall be considered excluded from Taxes for periods governed by such forms; provided, however, that, if at the date of any assignment pursuant to which a Lender becomes a party to this Credit Agreement, the assignor Lender was entitled to payments under Section 3.13(a) in respect of United States withholding tax with respect to interest paid at such date, then, to such extent, the term Taxes shall include (in addition to withholding taxes that may be imposed in the future or other amounts otherwise includable in Taxes) United States withholding tax, if any, applicable with respect to the assignee Lender on such date. If such Person Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentationevidence, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Lender an amount equivalent equal to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonLender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.13(f), and costs and expenses (including Attorney Coststhe reasonable fees and expenses of legal counsel) of the Administrative Agent. For any period with respect to which a Lender has failed to provide the Borrower with the above forms or other evidence (other than if such failure is due to a change in the applicable Law, or in the interpretation or application thereof, occurring after the date on which such form or other evidence originally was required to be provided or if such form or other evidence otherwise is not required), such Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under subsection (a) or (c) of this Section 3.13 with respect to Taxes imposed by the United States by reason of such failure; provided, however, that should a Lender become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver such form or other evidence required hereunder, the Borrower shall take such steps as such Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Lender in recovering such Taxes. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.13(f) shall survive the payment of all Borrower Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (PNM Resources Inc)

Foreign Lenders. (i) Each Lender and LC Issuer that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies originals of either eitherthe applicable IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax, including any exemption pursuant to Section 881(c) of the Code. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (aA) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bB) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (cC) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If Foreign Lender. (ii) Each Foreign Lender, to the extent it does not act or ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any sums paid or payable to such Person fails Lender under any of the Loan Documents (for example, in the case of a typical participation by such Lender), shall deliver to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent on the date when such Foreign Lender ceases to act for its own account with respect to any portion of any such sums paid or payable, and at such other times as may withhold from be necessary in the determination of the Administrative Agent (in the reasonable exercise of its discretion), (A) two duly signed completed copies of the forms or statements required to be provided by such Lender as set forth above, to establish the portion of any interest payment such sums paid or payable with respect to which such Person an amount equivalent Lender acts for its own account that is not subject to the applicable U.S. withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 tax, and 1442 (B) two duly signed completed originals of IRS Form W-8IMY (or any successor thereto), together with any information such Lender chooses to transmit with such form, and any other certificate or statement of exemption required under the Code, without reduction. If to establish that such Lender is not acting for its own account with respect to a portion of any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did such sums payable to such Lender. (iii) The Borrower and each Loan Party shall not properly withhold be required to pay any tax additional amount to any Foreign Lender (A) with respect to any Taxes required to be deducted or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction withheld on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) basis of the Administrative Agent. The obligation information, certificates or statements of the Lenders under exemption such Lender transmits with an IRS Form W-8IMY pursuant to this Section 2.17 or (B) if such Lender shall survive have failed to satisfy the payment foregoing provisions of all Obligations and this Section 2.17(e); provided that if such Lender shall have satisfied the resignation or replacement requirement of the Administrative Agent.this

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially 97 104 disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Equity Marketing Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is which would not be considered a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within United States Person under the meaning of the Code IRC (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver as to which payments made under this Agreement or under the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment Notes is exempt for withholding tax under the IRC or is subject to withholding tax at a reduced rate under the Code an applicable statute or tax treaty shall provide to Borrower and Administrative Agent (i) a properly completed and executed United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender’s entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, reduced rate of withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Notes (a “Certificate of Exemption”) and, in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption under Sections 871(h) or 881(c) of the IRC, a certificate in form and substance acceptable to Borrower that such Foreign Lender is not (1) receiving interest under the Notes as a bank on an extension of credit made pursuant to this Agreementa loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the IRC and (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the IRC (the “Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate”) or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption or any successor thereto reduced rate of withholding (relating a “Letter of Non-Exemption”). Prior to all becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within 15 days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Administrative Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) or a Letter of Non-Exemption to Borrower and Administrative Agent. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement (or to this Agreementa reduced rate of withholding) or such other evidence satisfactory and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromwithin the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding, provided that all such withholding shall cease or be reduced, as appropriate, upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption (and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officea Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Atlantic Tele Network Inc /De)

Foreign Lenders. (i) Each Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership entitled to an exemption from or trust” within the meaning reduction of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) withholding tax with respect to payments under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to Borrower as will permit such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if requested by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person reasonably requested by the Borrower pursuant or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to this Agreementdetermine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. (ii) or such other evidence satisfactory Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that (in such Person is entitled number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to timetime thereafter upon the request of Borrower or Administrative Agent, each but only if such Person shall Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (aA) promptly submit duly completed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States of America is a party, (B) duly completed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, Active.15380067.3 4 (C) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, (I) a certificate to the Administrative Agent effect that such additional Foreign Lender is not (1) a “bank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, (2) a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrower (or, if Borrower is disregarded for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Borrower’s tax owner) within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (3) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code and (II) duly completed and signed copies originals of one of such forms Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN, or (D) any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant a reduction in United States taxing authorities) Federal withholding tax duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may then be available prescribed by applicable law to permit Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made. If a payment made to a Lender under then current United States laws and regulations any Loan Document would be subject to avoidU.S. Federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, or as applicable), such evidence as is satisfactory Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from Agent, at the time or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to times prescribed by law and at such Person time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreementor the Administrative Agent, such documentation prescribed by applicable law (bincluding as prescribed by section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) promptly notify of the Internal Revenue Code) and such additional documentation and information reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that for the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then and the Administrative Agent may to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 payment. Solely for purposes of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.5(e)(ii), “FATCA” shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agentinclude any amendments made to FATCA after February 21, 2014.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Linn Energy, LLC)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender, and the successors and assignees of such Lender, organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside of Canada (each, a "Foreign Lender"), to whom payments to be made under this Agreement or under the Notes may be exempt from Canadian withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the relevant Lender is located or under any tax treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party shall, at the time or times prescribed by applicable law, provide to Borrower (with a copy to Agent) any applicable form, certificate or document, in each case certifying as to such Foreign Lender's entitlement to such exemption (a "CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION"). Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that is becomes a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of the Code (Exemption to Borrower and Agent; PROVIDED that no Person who would otherwise be a Foreign Lender”) Lender shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to become a Lender hereunder unless such Person and entitling is able to deliver a Certificate of Exception at the time it becomes a Lender. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and Agent within the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all shall withhold taxes from payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that all such withholding shall cease upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Loan and Security Agreement (Beacon Roofing Supply Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Foreign Lender that is a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two (2) duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person Foreign Lender and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person Foreign Lender shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States U.S. taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States U.S. laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States U.S. withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person Foreign Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Foreign Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Applicable Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such PersonForeign Lender. If such Person Foreign Lender fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person Foreign Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such PersonForeign Lender, such Person Foreign Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Williams Sonoma Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is organized under the laws of a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within jurisdiction outside the meaning of the Code United States (a “Foreign Lender”) as to which payments to be made under this Agreement are exempt from United States withholding tax under an applicable statute or tax treaty shall deliver provide to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code Borrower and Agent (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed i) a properly completed copies of either IRS and executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating Form W-8ECI or other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender’s entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to Foreign Lender under this Agreement, (a “Certificate of Exemption”), or (ii) a letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption (a “Letter of Non-Exemption”). Prior to becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within fifteen (15) days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or IRS Form W-8ECI Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption or any successor thereto (relating a Letter of Non-Exemption to all Borrower and Agent; provided that no Person who would otherwise be a Foreign Lender shall become a Lender hereunder unless such Person is able to deliver a Certificate of Exception at the time it becomes a Lender. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and Agent within the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromtime periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding; provided, however, that all such withholding shall cease upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption to Borrower and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Loan and Security Agreement (Beacon Roofing Supply Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Tech Data Corp)

Foreign Lenders. (a) Each Lender that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States Person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”) shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after upon accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then (x) the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction, and (y) the Borrower shall not be required to make any deductions or payments to any Lender under Section 3.01(a)(i) or Section 3.01(c) that would otherwise be required thereunder solely as a result of such Lender’s failure to deliver such forms or other documentation. (b) Upon the request of the Administrative Agent, each Lender that is a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Administrative Agent two duly signed completed copies of IRS Form W-9. If such Lender fails to deliver such forms, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Lender an amount equivalent to the applicable back-up withholding tax imposed by the Code, without reduction. (c) If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold or backup withhold, as the case may be, any tax or other amount from payments made in respect to or for the account of such Personany Lender, such Person Lender shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Louisiana Pacific Corp)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is which would not be considered a “foreign corporation, partnership or trust” within United States Person under the meaning of the Code IRC (a “"Foreign Lender") shall deliver as to which payments made under this Agreement or under the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment Notes is exempt for withholding tax under the IRC or is subject to withholding tax at a reduced rate under the Code an applicable statute or tax treaty shall provide to Borrower and Administrative Agent (i) a properly completed and executed United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating other applicable form, certificate or document prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to such Person and entitling it Foreign Lender's entitlement to an such exemption from, or reduction of, reduced rate of withholding tax on all with respect to payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender under this Agreement and under the Notes (a "Certificate of Exemption") and, in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming exemption under Sections 871(h) or 881(c) of the IRC, a certificate in form and substance acceptable to Borrower that such Foreign Lender is not (1) receiving interest under the Notes as a bank on an extension of credit made pursuant to this Agreementa loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (2) a "10 percent shareholder" of Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the IRC and (3) a "controlled foreign corporation" described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the IRC (the "Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate") or IRS Form W-8ECI (ii) letter from any such Foreign Lender stating that it is not entitled to any such exemption or any successor thereto reduced rate of withholding (relating a "Letter of Non-Exemption"). Prior to all becoming a Lender under this Agreement and within 15 days after a reasonable written request of Borrower or Administrative Agent from time to time thereafter, each Foreign Lender that becomes a Lender under this Agreement shall provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) or a Letter of Non-Exemption to Borrower and Administrative Agent. If a Foreign Lender is entitled to an exemption with respect to payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant Foreign Lender under this Agreement (or to this Agreementa reduced rate of withholding) or such other evidence satisfactory and does not provide a Certificate of Exemption (and a Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption fromwithin the time periods set forth in the preceding paragraph, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and Borrower shall withhold taxes from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory rates and Borrower pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous required to it, in the reasonable judgment pay any additional amounts as a result of such Lenderwithholding, provided that all such withholding shall cease or be reduced, as appropriate, upon delivery by such Foreign Lender of a Certificate of Exemption (and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officea Portfolio Interest Exemption Certificate, if applicable) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.Credit Agreement/Shenandoah Telecommunications Company

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Shenandoah Telecommunications Co/Va/)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender that is a "foreign corporation, partnership or trust" within the meaning of the Code (a "Foreign Lender") shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein), two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall (a) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower Company and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower Company pursuant to this Agreement, (b) promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (c) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower Company make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Agent under this Section, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costs) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Lee Enterprises Inc)

Foreign Lenders. Each Lender Lending Party that is not a “foreign corporation, partnership or trustUnited States personwithin the meaning (as such term is defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a “Foreign Lender”Code) shall deliver submit to Borrower and Administrative Agent on or before the Administrative Agent, prior to receipt of any payment subject to withholding under the Code (or after accepting an assignment of an interest herein)date such financial institution becomes a party hereto, two duly signed completed copies of either IRS Form W-8BEN or any successor thereto (relating to such Person and entitling it to an exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax on all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or IRS Form W-8ECI or any successor thereto (relating to all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement) or such other evidence satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent that such Person is entitled to an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. United States withholding tax. Thereafter and from time to time, each such Person shall shall: (ai) promptly submit to the Administrative Agent and Borrower such additional duly completed and signed copies of one of such forms (or such successor forms as shall be adopted from time to time by the relevant United States taxing authorities) as may then be available under then current United States laws and regulations to avoid, or such evidence as is satisfactory to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any available exemption from or reduction of, United States withholding taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Person by the Borrower or Administrative Agent pursuant to this Agreement, ; (bii) promptly notify the Administrative Agent and Borrower of any change in circumstances which that would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, ; and (ciii) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such LenderPerson, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Officelending office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws that the Borrower or Administrative Agent make any deduction or withholding for taxes from amounts payable to such Person. If such Person fails to deliver the above forms referred to in this subsection or other documentation, then the Administrative Agent may withhold from any interest payment to such Person an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax imposed by Sections 1441 and 1442 of the Code, without reduction. If any Governmental Authority asserts that the Administrative Agent did not properly withhold any tax or other amount from payments made in respect of such Person, such Person shall indemnify the Administrative Agent therefor, including all penalties and interest, any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to the Administrative Agent under this SectionSection 3.01, and costs and expenses (including Attorney Costsreasonable attorneys’ fees) of the Administrative Agent. The obligation of the Lenders under this Section 3.01 shall survive the payment termination of the Aggregate Commitments, repayment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Titan Machinery Inc.)

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