Common use of Investments by the U Clause in Contracts

Investments by the U. S. Borrower and its Subsidiaries in respect of (i) payroll, moving, travel and similar advances made in the ordinary course of business to cover matters that are expected at the time of such advance ultimately to be treated as expenses (in accordance with GAAP), and (ii) loans and advances to their respective employees, officers, directors and consultants in the ordinary course of business in an aggregate amount (determined without giving effect to any write-downs or write-offs of such loans and advances) not to exceed $3,000,000 at any time outstanding;