Common use of Optional Interest Deferral Clause in Contracts

Optional Interest Deferral. The Issuer may, at its sole discretion, elect to defer in whole (or in part) any payment of interest accrued on the Securities in respect of any Interest Period by giving notice of such election to the Securityholders in accordance with Condition 14 and to the Fiscal Agent and Paying Agents at least ten, but not more than 30, Business Days prior to the relevant Interest Payment Date. If the Issuer makes such an election, the Issuer shall have no obligation to make such payment and any such non-payment of interest shall not constitute a default of the Issuer or any other breach of obligations under the Securities or for any other purpose, unless such Arrears of Interest becomes due and payable in accordance with these Conditions. Any such interest which the Issuer duly elects to defer shall constitute “Arrears of Interest”. Any Arrears of Interest will remain outstanding until paid in full by the Issuer, but Arrears of Interest shall not themselves bear interest.