[Letterhead of The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Ltd.]
CONFIRMATION OF EXTENSION
April 19, 2000
THE TALBOTS, INC.
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Revolving Credit Agreement made as of April 14, 1998, between
The Talbots, Inc. as borrower, and The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank,
Limited (the "Agreement")
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Dear Sirs:
We are pleased to confirm with you the one year extension of the Revolving
Credit according to Section 14(j)(i) of the Agreement. The new expiry dated
April 17, 2002.
Very truly yours,
THE DAI-ICHI KANGYO BANK, LTD.
NEW YORK BRANCH
XXXXXXX XXXXX
By:-----------------------------------
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Senior Vice President
& Department Head
cc: Mr. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx (U.S.A.), Inc.