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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2008

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-24539

ECLIPSYS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   65-0632092
(State of Incorporation)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

Three Ravinia Drive

Atlanta, GA

30346

(Address of principal executive offices)

(404) 847-5000

(Telephone number of registrant)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  x     No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

  

Shares outstanding as of August 4, 2008

Common Stock, $.01 par value

   54,374,545

 

 

 


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ECLIPSYS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

For the period ended June 30, 2008

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Part I.

   Financial Information    3

Item 1.

   Financial Statements    3
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) - For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007    4
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007    5
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)    6

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    18

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    26

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    26

Part II.

   Other Information    27

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    27

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    27

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    38

Item 6.

   Exhibits    38

Signatures

   39

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ECLIPSYS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     June 30,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 61,520     $ 22,510  

Marketable securities

     155       168,925  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,533 and $4,240, respectively

     117,591       99,260  

Prepaid expenses

     28,890       27,289  

Deferred tax asset

     8,387       7,524  

Other current assets

     6,862       1,759  
                

Total current assets

     223,405       327,267  

Long-term investments

     111,427       —    

Property and equipment, net

     49,788       45,657  

Capitalized software development costs, net

     36,183       38,206  

Acquired technology, net

     12,536       594  

Intangible assets, net

     6,214       1,376  

Deferred tax asset

     36,321       31,187  

Goodwill

     39,055       7,772  

Other assets

     11,564       13,374  
                

Total assets

   $ 526,493     $ 465,433  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Deferred revenue

   $ 99,666     $ 105,115  

Accounts payable

     20,939       11,679  

Accrued compensation costs

     17,655       24,473  

Note payable

     50,000       —    

Deferred tax liability

     2,013       1,777  

Other current liabilities

     15,949       19,381  
                

Total current liabilities

     206,222       162,425  

Deferred revenue

     5,300       9,860  

Deferred tax liability

     37,363       31,235  

Other long-term liabilities

     6,836       3,899  
                

Total liabilities

     255,721       207,419  

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 54,369,132 and 53,806,742 issued and outstanding, respectively

     544       538  

Additional paid-in capital

     528,912       519,112  

Accumulated deficit

     (255,419 )     (264,218 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (3,265 )     2,582  
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     270,772       258,014  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 526,493     $ 465,433  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Revenues:

           

Systems and services

   $ 126,308    $ 114,266    $ 245,446    $ 223,449

Hardware

     5,834      4,753      11,076      8,600
                           

Total revenues

     132,142      119,019      256,522      232,049

Costs and expenses:

           

Cost of systems and services

     69,316      67,555      136,876      132,048

Cost of hardware

     3,615      3,737      7,951      6,651

Sales and marketing

     22,781      17,901      43,652      36,319

Research and development

     15,753      13,799      32,907      28,057

General and administrative

     7,713      7,606      18,676      15,208

In-process research and development charge

     —        —        850      —  

Depreciation and amortization

     5,740      4,296      10,506      8,735
                           

Total costs and expenses

     124,918      114,894      251,418      227,018

Income from operations

     7,224      4,125      5,104      5,031

Gain on sale of assets

     1,451      —        3,515      —  

Interest income, net

     828      1,588      2,947      3,102
                           

Income before taxes

     9,503      5,713      11,566      8,133

Provision for income taxes

     992      19      2,766      38
                           

Net income

   $ 8,511    $ 5,694    $ 8,800    $ 8,095
                           

Income per common share:

           

Basic income per common share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.11    $ 0.16    $ 0.15
                           

Diluted income per common share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.11    $ 0.16    $ 0.15
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding:

           

Basic

     53,657      52,596      53,595      52,471
                           

Diluted

     54,570      53,737      54,592      53,629
                           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2008     2007  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 8,800     $ 8,095  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     20,551       19,263  

Provision for bad debt

     1,400       900  

In-process research and development

     850       —    

Stock compensation expense

     7,466       5,547  

Gain on sale of marketable securities

     —         (10 )

Gain on sale of assets

     (3,515 )     —    

Deferred provision for income taxes

     367       38  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (18,808 )     (2,126 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (4,086 )     (9,724 )

Inventory

     —         946  

Other assets

     1,047       26  

Deferred revenue

     (8,505 )     (7,809 )

Accrued compensation

     (6,707 )     2,394  

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     3,898       (859 )

Other long-term liabilities

     2,938       65  

Other reconciling items

     862       —    
                

Total adjustments

     (2,242 )     8,651  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     6,558       16,746  
                

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (13,315 )     (8,425 )

Purchase of marketable securities

     (102,000 )     (52,945 )

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

     153,641       37,844  

Capitalized software development costs

     (6,941 )     (9,825 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

     698       —    

Restricted cash

     0       (1,969 )

Earnout on disposition

     2,582       —    

Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired

     (54,370 )     (686 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,705 )     (36,006 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     2,439       7,497  

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

     375       —    

Cash paid for debt issuance costs

     (421 )     —    

Repayment of secured financings

     (45,000 )     —    

Proceeds from secured financing

     95,000       —    
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     52,393       7,497  
                

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (236 )     403  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     39,010       (11,360 )

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period

     22,510       41,264  
                

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period

   $ 61,520     $ 29,904  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE A – PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In this report, Eclipsys Corporation and its subsidiaries are referred to as “we,” “the Company,” or “Eclipsys.”

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared based upon Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. In our opinion, these statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be indicative of annual results. For a more complete discussion of our significant accounting policies and other information, you should read this report in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 that was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2008.

The Company manages its business as one reportable segment. Prior period reclassifications were made to expense line items to conform to current period presentation.

NOTE B – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Issued Standards

In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – An Amendment of SFAS No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 seeks to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures regarding the impact on financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. To achieve this increased transparency, SFAS 161 requires: (1) the disclosure of the fair value of derivative instruments and gains and losses in a tabular format; (2) the disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk-related; and (3) cross-referencing within the footnotes. SFAS 161 is effective for us on January 1, 2009. We currently do not believe this standard will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R continues to require the purchase method of accounting to be applied to all business combinations, but it significantly changes the accounting for certain aspects of business combinations. Under SFAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS 141R will change the accounting treatment for certain specific acquisition related items including: (1) expensing acquisition related costs as incurred; (2) valuing noncontrolling interests at fair value at the acquisition date; and (3) expensing restructuring costs associated with an acquired business. SFAS 141R also includes a substantial number of new disclosure requirements. SFAS 141R is to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary (minority interest) is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent company’s equity. This statement is effective for us on January 1, 2009. We currently do not believe this standard will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under Statement 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141R and other United States generally accepted accounting principles. This FSP shall be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We currently do not believe that this FSP will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities.” FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (EPS) under the two-class method. This FSP shall be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those years. The share-based payment awards that are granted by the Company contain dividend rights that are forfeitable on unvested shares; therefore, we do not expect this FSP to have a material impact on our calculation of EPS.

Recently Adopted Standards

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (“fair value option”). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, SFAS 159 specifies that unrealized gains and losses for that instrument be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 was effective for us on January 1, 2008. We did not apply the fair value option to any of our outstanding instruments and, therefore, SFAS 159 did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods of those fiscal years. We adopted SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008. Our most significant asset that is adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis is our long-term investments.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Therefore, in accordance with the aforementioned FSP, we have only partially applied FAS 157. Beginning January 1, 2009 we will also apply FAS 157 to all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis as required by FAS 157. See Note L – Fair Value Measurement.

NOTE C – EARNINGS PER SHARE

For all periods presented, basic and diluted earnings per common share is presented in accordance with SFAS 128, “Earnings per Share,” which provides for the accounting principles used in the calculation of earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Non-vested restricted stock carries dividend and voting rights and, in accordance with GAAP, is not included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used to compute basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per common share reflect the potential dilution from assumed conversion of all dilutive securities, such as stock options and unvested restricted stock, using the treasury stock method. When the effect of the outstanding equity securities is anti-dilutive, they are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share. For the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 3,752,462 and 2,562,397 anti-dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, 3,464,927 and 2,753,537 anti-dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share, respectively. The earnings amounts used for per-share calculations are the same for both the basic and diluted methods.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The computation of basic and diluted income per common share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,
     2008    2007
     Net
Income
   Shares    Per Share
Amount
   Net
Income
   Shares    Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per share

   $ 8,511    53,657    $ 0.16    $ 5,694    52,596    $ 0.11

Effect of dilutive securities:

                 

Incremental shares

      913          1,116   

Shares issuable pursuant to earn-out agreement

               25   
                             

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 8,511    54,570    $ 0.16    $ 5,694    53,737    $ 0.11
                             
     Six Months Ended June 30,
     2008    2007
     Net
Income
   Shares    Per Share
Amount
   Net
Income
   Shares    Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per share

   $ 8,800    53,595    $ 0.16    $ 8,095    52,471    $ 0.15

Effect of dilutive securities:

                 

Incremental shares

      997          1,133   

Shares issuable pursuant to earn-out agreement

               25   
                             

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 8,800    54,592    $ 0.16    $ 8,095    53,629    $ 0.15
                             

NOTE D – ACQUISITION OF ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.

On February 25, 2008, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Enterprise Performance Systems, Inc. (“EPSi”), a private company. The aggregate purchase price was $56.1 million ($53.0 million net of cash acquired and transaction costs) and is subject to certain holdback arrangements and working capital adjustments. EPSi is a leading provider of business intelligence solutions, including web-based software and related consulting services that allow clients in the healthcare industry to improve financial performance and operational decision making. We acquired EPSI to strengthen our position in providing clinical, operational and financial performance-improvement solutions that help organizations manage the business of healthcare.

The purchase price has been allocated to the tangible assets, liabilities assumed, and identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values was recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired is determined using the income approach, which discounts expected future cash flows to present value using estimates and assumptions determined by management. Purchased intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective useful lives based on an assessed pattern of use. For accounting purposes, the purchase price is $56.1 million which includes $0.7 million of transaction costs and cash acquired. Approximately $0.9 million of the purchase price was allocated to in-process research and development and was charged to our income statement in the first quarter of 2008.

During the second quarter of 2008, as we integrated this acquisition, we adjusted the opening balances of the net assets acquired by $1.6 million, resulting in a reduction of the goodwill balance at June 30, 2008. The resulting allocation of the purchase price is summarized below (in thousands):

 

     $ Allocation
Amount
   Estimated
Useful Lives

Net cash and tangible assets acquired

   $ 5,782   

Customer relationships

     4,600    6 yrs.

Non-Compete agreements

     1,210    3 yrs.

Acquired technology

     13,260    4 yrs.

Goodwill

     31,263   
         

Purchase Price

   $ 56,115   
         

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, we recorded amortization expense of $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to intangible assets acquired in the EPSi acquisition.

NOTE E – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, is comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Accounts Receivable:

     

Billed accounts receivable, net

   $ 88,209    $ 75,164

Unbilled accounts receivable

     29,382      24,096
             

Total accounts receivable, net

   $ 117,591    $ 99,260
             

NOTE F – INVESTMENTS

Investment balances consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Security Type:

     

Auction rate securities

     111,427      166,217

Other securities (1)

     155      2,708
             

Total

   $ 111,582    $ 168,925
             

 

(1) As of June 30, 2008 the maturity date of other securities is less than one year.

As of June 30, 2008, the Company held approximately $116.6 million par value of investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”). Our ARS are comprised of “AAA” rated pools of student loans. These investments have long-term nominal maturities for which the interest rates are reset through a dutch auction each month. The monthly auctions historically have provided a liquid market for these securities. However, in February 2008, the broker-dealers managing the Company’s ARS portfolio experienced failed auctions of certain of these securities where the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of purchase orders. Our ARS continued to fail to settle at auctions through the second quarter of 2008. This indicates the estimated fair value of these ARS no longer approximates their par value. Accordingly, at June 30, 2008, the Company has recorded these investments at their estimated fair value of $111.4 million and recorded a temporary loss on these securities of $5.2 million in accumulated other comprehensive income, reflecting the decline in the fair value of these securities. The Company has concluded that no other-than-temporary impairment losses occurred in the six months ended June 30, 2008 because the Company believes that the declines in fair value that occurred during 2008 are due to recent market liquidity conditions.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

We believe these investments continue to be of high credit quality, and we currently plan to hold the ARS until such time as successful auctions occur or the secondary market allows for a sufficient price to recover substantially all of our par value. There can be no assurance this will occur. Accordingly, we have classified these securities as long-term investments in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company will continue to analyze its ARS each reporting period for impairment and it may be required to record an impairment charge in the consolidated statement of operations if the decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary. The fair value of these securities has been estimated by management based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset in a current transaction in accordance with SFAS 157 “Fair Value Measurements.” The estimates of the fair value of the ARS we hold could change significantly based on market conditions.

The Company continues to earn interest on these investments at the contractual rate, and the ARS the Company holds have not been downgraded or placed on credit watch by credit rating agencies. In April 2008, a partial call transaction was closed related to one of our ARS securities, as a result of which we received proceeds of $4.6 million. In May 2008, a call transaction was closed related to another one of our ARS securities, as a result of which we received proceeds of $14.3 million. Each of these two transactions resulted in a recovery of the full par value of the securities. As of June 30, 2008, no calls were outstanding on our ARS.

NOTE G – ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, INCLUDING GOODWILL

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 were as follows:

 

Beginning Balance December 31, 2007

   $ 7,772  

EPSi acquisition

     31,263  

Earnouts

     378  

Other

     (358 )
        

Ending Balance June 30, 2008

   $ 39,055  
        

 

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(Unaudited)

The gross and net amounts for acquired technology, ongoing customer relationships and goodwill consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2008    December 31, 2007     
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Book
Value
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Book
Value
   Estimated
Life

Intangibles subject to amortization

                  

Acquired technology

   $ 15,227    $ (2,691 )   $ 12,536    $ 1,967    $ (1,373 )   $ 594    3-4 years

Ongoing customer relationships

     5,909      (766 )     5,143      2,404      (1,028 )     1,376    5-6 years

Other

     1,210      (139 )     1,071      —        —         —      3 years
                                              

Total

   $ 22,346    $ (3,596 )   $ 18,750    $ 4,371    $ (2,401 )   $ 1,970   
                                              

Intangibles not subject to amortization:

                  

Goodwill

        $ 39,055         $ 7,772   
                          

The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

 

     2008    2009    2010    2011    2012    Total

Total amortization expense

   $ 4,400    $ 4,989    $ 4,747    $ 4,315    $ 1,282    $ 19,733

NOTE H – SHORT-TERM FINANCING

On May 9, 2008, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Wachovia Bank, pursuant to which the Company received a senior secured revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million. The Company entered into this arrangement to obtain funds to repay the $45.0 million short-term financing agreement entered into February 15, 2008 which was used to provide funds to close the February 2008 acquisition of EPSi (See Note D – Acquisition of Enterprise Performance Systems, Inc.). The Company’s obligation under the credit agreement is secured by first priority liens and security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. The agreement has a one-year term with an interest rate of LIBOR market index rate plus .75%. The Company has borrowed the full $50.0 million available under the facility, with $4.5 million held as cash, net of $45.1 million principal and interest pay down on the short term facility and $0.4 million of transaction costs.

NOTE I – STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan

At our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held June 11, 2008, our stockholders approved the 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan, or the 2008 Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2008 Plan (subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and other similar events) is 5,000,000 shares, less one share of common stock for every share that was subject to a stock option granted after December 31, 2007 under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (together with its predecessor incentive plans, collectively, the Prior Plans) and 1.6 shares of common stock for every share that was subject to an award other than options granted after December 31, 2007 under the Prior Plans. Any shares of common stock that are subject to options or stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), granted under the 2008 Plan shall be counted against this limit as one share of common stock for every share granted, and in the amount of 1.6 shares of common stock for every share that is subject to awards other than options or SARs. Under the 2008 Plan, no further awards will be granted under the Prior Plans. However, if any shares of common stock subject to an award under the 2008 Plan, or after December 31, 2007, any shares of common stock subject to an award under the Prior Plans, are forfeited, expire or are settled for cash, the shares subject to the award may be used again for awards under the 2008 Plan, in the amount of one share of common stock for every share that was subject to options or SARs and in the amount of 1.6 shares of common stock for every share that was subject to awards other than options or SARs.

We expect to satisfy option exercises by issuing the Company’s common stock. As of June 30, 2008, there were approximately 4,211,004 shares available for future awards under the 2008 Plan.

 

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(Unaudited)

2005 Inducement Grant Stock Incentive Plan

In October 2005, our Board of Directors approved the 2005 Inducement Grant Stock Incentive Plan (the “Inducement Grant Plan”) for use in making inducement grants of stock options and restricted stock to new employees pursuant to the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules. This Inducement Grant Plan is substantially similar to our 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan as approved by stockholders, except that eligible recipients are limited to prospective and newly hired employees of the Company, consistent with its purpose as an employment inducement tool.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we issued 106,800 stock options and 200,270 shares of restricted stock as inducement grants under the Inducement Grant Plan to founders and employees of EPSi associated with their continued employment with the Company.

Awards granted under the 2008 Plan, the Prior Plans and the Inducement Grant Plan generally have a contractual life of 7 to 10 years and generally vest over a 4 to 5 year period.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Stock Option Awards

Stock option awards granted by the Company entitle recipients to purchase shares of Eclipsys common stock within prescribed periods at a price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. A summary of stock option transactions is as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   5,254,121     $ 16.58      

Options granted

   707,800     $ 22.02      

Options exercised

   (205,697 )   $ 12.73      

Options canceled

   (177,066 )   $ 21.01      
              

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

   5,579,158     $ 17.30    5.99    $ 15,399
              

Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2008

   5,424,757     $ 17.20    5.95    $ 15,343
              

Exercisable at June 30, 2008

   3,004,792     $ 14.58    4.76    $ 13,923
              

As of June 30, 2008, $27.1 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.2 years.

The weighted average fair value of outstanding stock options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following are significant weighted average assumptions used for estimating the fair value of the options granted in the following periods:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2008     2007  

Expected term (in years)

   4.58     6.50  

Risk free interest rate

   2.56 %   4.96 %

Expected volatility

   51 %   65 %

Dividend yield

   0 %   0 %

We use the simplified method for estimating our expected term equal to the midpoint between the vesting period and the contractual term as allowed by Staff Accounting Bulletin 107, “Share-Based Payment.”

Staff Accounting Bulletin 110, “Year-End Help for Expensing Employee Stock Options,” for options granted after December 31, 2007 requires the use of historical data to estimate an expected term unless the company significantly changes the terms of its share-option grants. The grants the Company issued after December 31, 2007 have a contractual term of 7 years, which differs from the contractual term of the historical grants (generally 10 years). Therefore, we do not have sufficient historical data to estimate the expected term for current option issuances. Accordingly, we continue to use the simplified method. Additionally, this reduction in contractual term has lowered our assumption of expected term.

We currently estimate volatility by using the historical volatility of our common stock.

The risk-free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term input to the Black-Scholes model.

We estimate forfeitures using a historical forfeiture rate. Our estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from our estimate.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Non-Vested Restricted Stock

Non-vested restricted stock is sometimes granted by the Company. The restrictions lapse on a pro rata basis over a specified period of time, generally four to five years. The grant date fair value per share of non-vested restricted stock, which is the stock price on the grant date, is expensed on a straight-line basis over the period during which the restrictions lapse. The shares represented by restricted stock awards are considered outstanding at the grant date, as the recipients are entitled to dividends and voting rights. A summary of restricted stock award activity for the period is presented below:

 

     Non-vested
Number of
Shares
    Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value

Nonvested balance at December 31, 2007

   382,230     $ 18.28

Awarded

   384,175       22.81

Vested

   (81,267 )     18.33

Forfeited

   (9,497 )     24.71
            

Nonvested balance at June 30, 2008

   675,641     $ 20.76
            

As of June 30, 2008, $12.4 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.7 years.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Our stock based compensation expense, as included in each respective expense category, was as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,
     2008    2007

Cost of systems & services

   $ 1,776    $ 1,099

Sales and marketing

     1,488      710

Research and development

     289      573

General and administrative

     566      405
             

Total stock-based compensation expense

   $ 4,119    $ 2,787
             
     Six
Months Ended June 30,
     2008    2007

Cost of systems & services

   $ 3,384    $ 2,175

Sales and marketing

     2,585      1,680

Research and development

     591      1,102

General and administrative

     906      590
             

Total stock-based compensation expense

   $ 7,466    $ 5,547
             

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE J – TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The components of total comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,    Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2008     2007    2008     2007  

Net income

   $ 8,511     $ 5,694    $ 8,800     $ 8,095  

Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment

     248       1,018      (619 )     1,077  

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (355 )     8      (5,228 )     (15 )
                               

Total comprehensive income

   $ 8,404     $ 6,720    $ 2,953     $ 9,157  
                               

NOTE K – RESTRUCTURING

In October 2007, the Company initiated a restructuring plan to relocate its corporate headquarters from Boca Raton, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia. The intent of the restructuring plan was to consolidate more of the Company’s operations in one location, reduce overhead costs, and provide a more accessible location for existing and potential clients as well as employees. The charges related to this plan primarily consist of severance-related expenses associated with the termination of impacted employees and include one-time employee-related benefits.

A summary of the restructuring activity related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters is as follows (in thousands):

 

     One-time
Employee-

Related Benefits
 

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 977  

Payments

     (866 )
        

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 111  
        

In January 2006, we effected a restructuring of our operations which included a reduction in headcount of approximately 100 individuals and the reorganization of our Company. In December 2006, we realigned certain management resources and consolidated some facilities to eliminate excess office space. A summary of the restructuring activity related to our 2006 initiatives for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     One-time
Employee-

Related Benefits
    Facility
Closures
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 278     $ 899     $ 1,177  

Payments

     (261 )     (348 )     (609 )
                        

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 17     $ 551     $ 568  
                        

The remaining liability as of June 30, 2008 is expected to be paid out through 2009.

 

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(Unaudited)

NOTE L – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

We measure our financial assets at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157. The fair value framework prescribed in SFAS 157 requires the categorization of assets into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to determine the estimated fair value of the assets. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

   

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

 

   

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets in inactive markets.

 

   

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in estimating the value of the asset.

The following table summarizes our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with SFAS 157 as of June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

     Balance as of
June 30, 2008
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets For
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
   Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Cash equivalents:

           

Money market funds

   $ 50,123    $ 50,123      

Marketable securities:

           

Treasuries

     155      155      

Other assets:

           

Money market funds(1)

     1,954      1,954      

Long-term investments:

           

Auction rate securities(2)

     111,427            111,427
                           
   $ 163,659    $ 52,232    $ —      $ 111,427
                           

 

(1) This money market fund investment is included in other assets because it represents collateral for a letter of credit entered into to secure our obligation under a lease agreement for our Atlanta location.

 

(2) Our auction rate securities, categorized as level 3, were $112.0 million as of March 31, 2008. In the three months ended June 30, 2008, we recorded additional temporary impairment on the investment of $0.4 million. In addition, the balance was adjusted by $0.2 million for net interest income received during the period.

The fair value of our ARS has been estimated by management based on its assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset in a current transaction, or level 3 - unobservable inputs in accordance with SFAS 157, and represents $111.4 million or 68.1% of total assets measured at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157. Management used a model to estimate the fair value of these securities that included certain level 2 inputs as well as assumptions, including a liquidity discount, based on management’s judgment, which are highly subjective and therefore considered level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Accordingly, we categorized $111.4 million of our ARS in the level 3 category; the lowest level of significant valuation input, or level 3, was used to determine the categorization. The estimate of the fair value of the ARS we hold could change significantly based on market conditions. For additional information on our investments, see Note F- Investments.

NOTE M - CONTINGENCIES

In July and August of 2007, four purported stockholder derivative complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against certain current and former directors and officers of Eclipsys and Eclipsys as a nominal defendant, alleging that during the period from at least 1999 until 2006 certain of Eclipsys’ option grants were backdated and that as a result of this alleged backdating the Company’s financial statements were misstated, and stock sales by the named defendants constituted improper insider selling. These complaints were consolidated in November 2007.

 

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On May 27, 2008, the parties to the derivative litigation entered into a stipulation of settlement setting forth the terms of an agreement to settle and resolve all claims. The settlement would involve both payments to and recoveries by Eclipsys, with a net settlement cost to the Company of approximately $0.3 million. The settlement was preliminarily approved by the court on June 11, 2008 and is subject to final approval by the court following notice to stockholders. If the settlement is not approved, additional costs may be incurred.

On May 22, 2008, The McKenna System (“TMS”) filed a complaint against the Company in the 274th Judicial District Court, Comal County, Texas. The complaint stems from an agreement between the Company and McKenna Health System (“McKenna”) dated December 29, 2004 pursuant to which McKenna agreed to acquire software and services from the Company. McKenna terminated that agreement on April 18, 2007. The complaint alleges various causes of action essentially amounting to breach of contract for failing to meet contractual obligations related to the software sold and the timeliness of implementation, and intentionally or negligently misleading McKenna. TMS has asserted damages of approximately $7.5 million, and seeks multiple damages under various theories. This case is in the early stages of discovery, and the outcome of this case and its impact on the Company’s results of operations depend upon questions of fact and law that are disputed or not clear and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time. The Company intends to contest this matter vigorously, including defending the allegations and pursuing McKenna’s unfulfilled obligations to Eclipsys.

In addition to the foregoing, the Company and its subsidiaries are from time to time parties to other legal proceedings, lawsuits and other claims incident to their business activities. Such matters may include, among other things, assertions of contract breach or intellectual property infringement, claims for indemnity arising in the course of our business and claims by persons whose employment with us has been terminated. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. Consequently, management is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability, amounts which may be covered by insurance or recoverable from third parties, or the financial impact with respect to these other matters as of June 30, 2008. However, based on our knowledge as of June 30, 2008, management believes that the final resolution of such other matters pending at the time of this report, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our company and our industry. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted. When used in this report, the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “predict,” “continue,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “believe,” “could,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our anticipated performance, including revenue, margin, cash flow, balance sheet and profit expectations; development and implementation of our software; duration, size, scope and revenue expectations associated with client contracts; business mix; sales and growth in our client base; market opportunities; industry conditions; and our accounting, including its effects and potential changes in accounting.

Actual results might differ materially from the results projected or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in this report under the heading “Risk Factors” and in other filings we make from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Throughout this report we refer to Eclipsys Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries as “Eclipsys,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our.”

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this report.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

About the Company

Eclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical, revenue cycle and access management software, and professional services that help healthcare organizations improve their clinical, financial, operational and client satisfaction outcomes. We develop and license proprietary software and content that is designed for use in connection with many of the key clinical, financial and operational functions that healthcare organizations require. Among other things, our software:

 

   

enables physicians, nurses and other clinicians to coordinate care through shared electronic medical records, place orders and access and share information about patients;

 

   

helps our clients optimize the healthcare revenue cycle, including patient admissions, scheduling, invoicing, inventory control and cost accounting;

 

   

supports records maintenance and provides assessment of the profitability of specific medical procedures and personnel; and

 

   

provides evidence-based practice guidelines for use by physicians, nurses and other clinicians through clinical content, which is integrated with our software.

We also provide professional services related to our software. These services include software implementation and maintenance, outsourcing, remote hosting of our software, as well as third-party healthcare information technology applications, technical and user training and consulting.

With the exception of hardware revenues, we classify our revenues in one caption (systems and services) in our statement of operations since the amount of license revenue related to traditional software contracts is less than 10% of total revenues and the remaining revenue types included in this caption relate to bundled subscription arrangements and other services arrangements that have similar attribution patterns for revenue recognition. Our income statement items of revenue are as follows:

 

   

Systems and services revenues include revenues derived from a variety of sources, including software licenses and contractual software maintenance (under which fees are recognized ratably over the term of the contract), and professional services, which include implementation, training and consulting services. Our systems and services revenues include both “subscription” software license revenues (which are recognized ratably over a contractual term) and license revenues related to “traditional” software contracts (which are generally recognized upon delivery of the software and represents less than 10% of total revenues). For some clients, we host the software applications licensed from us remotely on our own servers, which saves such clients the cost of procuring and maintaining hardware and related facilities. For other clients, we offer an outsourced solution in which we assume partial to total responsibility for a healthcare organization’s information technology operations using our employees. Margins on the license and maintenance revenues are generally significantly higher than those on the professional services revenues.

 

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Hardware revenues result from our sale of computer hardware to our clients in connection with their implementation of our software. We purchase this hardware from suppliers and resell it to our clients. As clients elect more remote-hosted solutions, clients’ need for hardware is reduced and future hardware revenues may be negatively impacted. The amount of hardware revenues, and the proportion of our total revenues that they represent, can vary significantly from period to period. Margins on hardware revenues are generally significantly lower than those on systems and services revenues.

We market our software to healthcare providers of many different sizes and specialties, including community hospitals, large multi-entity healthcare systems, academic medical centers, outpatient clinics and physician practices. Most of the top-ranked U.S. hospitals named in U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll use one or more of our solutions.

We expanded our operations to India in 2006 through an acquisition of a small producer of laboratory software. By June 2008, our India operations, now named Eclipsys (India) Private Limited, have expanded to include two offices and approximately 500 employees. We believe that India provides access to educated professionals to work on software research, development and support, as well as other functions, at an economically effective cost.

In 2007 we exited our networking services business as well as sold our Clinical Practice Model Resource Center (CPMRC) business. These actions resulted in loss of revenue sources that generated an aggregate of approximately $20 million in 2007. We expect to more than offset this loss of revenue with growth in other areas of the business.

Business Environment

Our industry, healthcare information technology, is highly competitive and subject to numerous government regulations and industry standards. Sales of Eclipsys’ solutions can be affected significantly by many competitive factors, including the features and cost of such solutions as compared to the offerings of our competitors, our marketing effectiveness, and the success of our research and development of new solutions. We anticipate that the healthcare information technology industry will continue to grow and be seen as a way to curb growing healthcare costs while also improving the quality of healthcare.

 

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Consolidated Results of Operations

Key financial and operating data for Eclipsys Corporation and Subsidiaries are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     For The Three Months
Ended
               For The Six Months
Ended
            
     June 30,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   Change
($)
    Change
(%)
    June 30,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   Change
($)
    Change
(%)
 

Revenues:

                    

Systems and services

   $ 126,308    $ 114,266    $ 12,042     10.5 %   $ 245,446    $ 223,449    $ 21,997     9.8 %

Hardware

     5,834      4,753      1,081     22.7 %     11,076      8,600      2,476     28.8 %
                                                        

Total revenues

     132,142      119,019      13,123     11.0 %     256,522      232,049      24,473     10.5 %
                                                        

Costs and expenses:

                    

Cost of systems and services

     69,316      67,555      1,761     2.6 %     136,876      132,048      4,828     3.7 %

Cost of hardware

     3,615      3,737      (122 )   -3.3 %     7,951      6,651      1,300     19.5 %

Sales and marketing

     22,781      17,901      4,880     27.3 %     43,652      36,319      7,333     20.2 %

Research and development

     15,753      13,799      1,954     14.2 %     32,907      28,057      4,850     17.3 %

General and administrative

     7,713      7,606      107     1.4 %     18,676      15,208      3,468     22.8 %

In-process research and development charge

     —        —        —       —         850      —        850     *  

Depreciation and amortization

     5,740      4,296      1,444     33.6 %     10,506      8,735      1,771     20.3 %
                                                        

Total costs and expenses

     124,918      114,894      10,024     8.7 %     251,418      227,018      24,400     10.7 %
                                                        

Income from operations

     7,224      4,125      3,099     75.1 %     5,104      5,031      73     1.5 %

Gain on sale of assets

     1,451      —        1,451     *       3,515      —        3,515     *  

Interest income, net

     828      1,588      (760 )   -47.9 %     2,947      3,102      (155 )   -5.0 %
                                                        

Income before taxes

     9,503      5,713      3,790     66.3 %     11,566      8,133      3,433     42.2 %

Provision for income taxes

     992      19      973     *       2,766      38      2,728     *  
                                                        

Net income

   $ 8,511    $ 5,694    $ 2,817     49.5 %   $ 8,800    $ 8,095    $ 705     8.7 %
                                                        

Basic net income per common share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.11    $ 0.05       $ 0.16    $ 0.15    $ 0.01    
                                                

Diluted net income per common share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.11    $ 0.05       $ 0.16    $ 0.15    $ 0.01    
                                                

 

* Not meaningful

Revenues

Total revenues increased by $13.1 million, or 11.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $24.5 million, or 10.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The acquisition of EPSi in February 2008 increased revenues by $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Systems and Services Revenues

Systems and services revenues increased by $12.0 million, or 10.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $22.0 million, or 9.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The overall increase for the three months ended June 30, 2008 resulted from increases of $9.1 million in revenues recognized on a ratable basis and $4.6 million in professional services revenues; these increases were partially offset by a decrease of $1.8 million in periodic revenues. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2008 resulted from an increase of $16.6 million in revenues recognized on a ratable basis, an increase of $2.1 million in periodic revenues related to software licenses and other in-period related activities, and an increase of $3.2 million in professional services revenues.

Revenues Recognized Ratably. Revenues recognized ratably from software, maintenance, outsourcing and remote hosting were $83.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $9.1 million, or 12.2%, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $164.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $16.6 million, or 11.2%, as

 

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compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was due to higher sales bookings, related to increases in sales of our software, remote hosting related services, and outsourcing, in previous periods, resulting in growth in our recurring revenue base. Future growth in these revenues depends upon future bookings in excess of previous levels.

Periodic Revenues. Periodic revenues for software related fees, third party software related fees and networking services (only 2007) were $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $19.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $17.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The table below summarizes the components of periodic revenues (in thousands):

 

     For The Three
Months Ended
         For The Six
Months Ended
      
     June 30, 2008    June 30, 2007    Change     June 30, 2008    June 30,
2007
   Change  

Eclipsys software related fees

   $ 7,510    $ 5,422    $ 2,088     $ 15,847    $ 8,067    $ 7,780  

Third party software related fees

     1,543      2,431      (888 )     3,460      3,588      (128 )

Networking services

     —        2,967      (2,967 )     —        5,528      (5,528 )
                                            

Total periodic revenues

   $ 9,053    $ 10,820      ($1,767 )   $ 19,307    $ 17,183    $ 2,124  

In any period, some software revenues can be considered one time in nature for that period, and we do not recognize these revenues on a ratable basis. These revenues include traditional license fees associated with new contracts signed in the period, including add-on licenses to existing clients and new client transactions, as well as revenues from contract backlog that had not previously been recognized pending contract performance that occurred or was completed during the period, and certain other activities during the period associated with client relationships. In the aggregate, these periodic revenues can contribute significantly to earnings in the period because relatively little in-period costs are associated with such revenues (other than those costs associated with networking services – only 2007). We expect these periodic revenues to continue to fluctuate on a quarterly and annual basis as a result of significant variations in the type and magnitude of sales and other contract and client activity in any period, and these variations make it difficult to predict the nature and amount of these periodic revenues. The acquisition of EPSi in February 2008 increased software related fees revenues by $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

During 2007, we exited our networking services business and shifted any residual client network hardware needs to third party hardware providers. The related revenues are included in hardware revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008.

Professional Services Revenues. Professional services revenues, which include implementation and consulting related services, were $33.7 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $4.6 million, or 15.9%, as compared to the three month period ended June 30, 2007 and $61.9 million, for the six month period ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $3.2 million, or 5.4%, as compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2007. The increase in both periods resulted primarily from higher utilization of our professional services team and increased activity associated with implementation of our software following increases in previous period software sales. In addition, the acquisition of EPSi in February 2008 added $0.4 million to our professional services revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. These increases were offset by a decrease of $1.2 million and $2.4 million in revenues as a result of the sale of our Clinical Practice Model Resource Center (CPMRC) business in late 2007 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

Hardware Revenues

Hardware revenues increased $1.1 million, or 22.7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three month period ended June 30, 2007 and $2.5 million, or 28.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. During 2007, we exited our networking services business and shifted any residual client network hardware needs to third party hardware providers resulting in a shift from periodic revenues to hardware revenues. This shift increased hardware revenues by $2.3 million and $4.1 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

 

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Operating Expenses

Costs of systems and services - Our costs of systems and services increased $1.8 million, or 2.6%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $4.8 million, or 3.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in the second quarter reflects:

 

   

Higher labor related costs of $2.9 million, mainly associated with an increase in headcount, higher wage rates and higher incentive compensation resulting from continued improved financial performance;

 

   

Higher third party software costs of services of $1.1 million as a result of more contract activity requiring third party services as a result of exiting our network business;

 

   

Partially offset by lower cost of goods of $2.4 million due to lower network costs reflecting the exit of the network business as we shifted any residual hardware services needs to third party service providers.

The $4.8 million increase in cost of systems and services for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 is due to higher labor related costs of $5.8 million, higher third party software costs of $2.2 million, which were partially offset by lower network costs of $4.4 million for similar reasons for changes in the second quarter discussed above. Higher labor related costs for the six months ended June 30, 2008 included increased headcount, higher wage rates, and higher incentive compensation resulting from continued improved financial performance. The higher labor related costs also included abnormally high employee medical claim expenses in the first quarter of 2008. The increase in the first six months of 2008 also included a $0.5 million increase in bad debt expense related to a reserve for a specific customer in the first quarter of 2008 and $0.4 million increase in rent expense resulting from our headquarter transition from Boca Raton, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia and leasing of additional space to support our growth.

Costs of hardware - Costs of hardware decreased $0.1 million or 3.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 impacted by the timing of hardware activity. Our costs of hardware increased $1.3 million, or 19.5%, for the first six months of 2008 as compared to the first six months of 2007 as a result of exiting our networking services business during 2007 and shifting any residual network hardware activity to third party hardware providers. This shift created additional hardware costs related to increased third party hardware activity.

Sales and marketing - Our sales and marketing expenses increased $4.9 million, or 27.3%, in the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $7.3 million, or 20.2%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to increased labor-related costs of $3.7 million impacted by wage increases, higher stock based compensation, and incremental headcount costs associated with the headquarter transition from Boca Raton to Atlanta. The three months ended June 30, 2008 were also impacted by higher sales commissions supporting sales growth. The remaining increases in sales and marketing expenses for the three month period include slightly higher travel, sales trade shows, and other miscellaneous expenses reflecting continued growth in our business.

The increase in the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 include labor related increases of $5.5 million for similar reasons previously described for the quarter. The remaining increases in sales and marketing expenses for the six month period include slightly higher travel, sales trade shows, higher incremental rent expense in the first quarter of 2008, and other expenses reflecting continued growth in our business.

Research and Development - Our research and development expenses increased $2.0 million, or 14.2%, in the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $4.9 million, or 17.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, research and development expenses increased due to a $1.1 million lower internal labor cost capitalization associated with development work related to SunriseXA 5.0, which we released in December of 2007, and the timing of project work on release 5.5 scheduled for December 2009. We expect these capitalized costs to increase in the second half of 2008. The remaining increase in research and development costs reflects higher salary related costs of $1.0 million due to higher headcount in India.

The $4.9 million increase for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 reflects lower software capitalization of $2.5 million and higher labor related costs of $2.5 million for reasons similar to the three months ended June 30, 2008, as described above.

Our gross research and development spending, which consists of research and development expenses and capitalized software development costs, increased $0.9 million to $20.0 million in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $19.1 million in the second quarter of 2007, while the gross spending for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased $2.3 million to $40.0 million. This was due primarily to our continued expansion of research and development activities in India.

 

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In summary, research and development expense for the three and six months ended June 30 was as follows (in thousands):

 

     For The Three
Months Ended
         For The Six
Months Ended
      
     June 30, 2008    June 30, 2007    Change
(%)
    June 30, 2008    June 30, 2007    Change
(%)
 

Research and development expenses

   $ 15,753    $ 13,799    14.2 %   $ 32,907    $ 28,057    17.3 %

Capitalized software and development costs

   $ 4,213    $ 5,301    -20.5 %   $ 7,136    $ 9,680    -26.3 %
                                

Gross research and development expenditures

   $ 19,966    $ 19,100    4.5 %   $ 40,043    $ 37,737    6.1 %

Amortization of capitalized software development costs

   $ 4,328    $ 4,519    -4.2 %   $ 9,160    $ 9,014    1.6 %

General and administrative - Our general and administrative expenses increased $0.1 million, or 1.4%, in the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $3.5 million, or 22.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The three months ended June 30, 2008 increase included labor related increases of $1.4 million as a result of higher wages and higher headquarter relocation costs, offset by reductions in consulting and legal costs of $1.6 million. The reduction in legal and consulting fees reflects higher costs in the three months ended June 30, 2007 due to the stock based compensation review, while the three months ended June 30, 2008 included $0.7 million in insurance recoveries associated with our derivative lawsuit recorded as a reduction in legal expense.

The $3.5 million increase in our general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 was driven by increased labor related costs of $2.5 million impacted by higher wages and incremental headquarter costs. The six month period increase also included $0.6 million of higher rents, relocation and utilities impacted by the headquarter relocation.

Depreciation and amortization - Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.4 million, or 33.6%, in the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $1.8 million, or 20.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in depreciation and amortization is attributable primarily to amortization related to intangible assets acquired in the EPSi acquisition and to a lesser extent an increased asset base to support our growing operations.

Gain on Sale of Assets

During 2008 we recorded additional gain on sale of assets of $3.5 million resulting from the completion of post-closing milestones associated with the fourth quarter 2007 sale of our CPMRC business.

Interest Income, Net

Net interest income decreased by $0.8 million, or 47.9%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $0.2 million, or 5.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

We incurred interest expense of $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively, on borrowings under the $45 million short-term financing arrangement we entered into in February 2008 and repaid in May 2008, as well as the $50 million short-term financing arrangement we entered into in May 2008.

Interest income decreased $0.3 million, or 19.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and increased $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, or 17.8%, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. Interest rates on ARS increased in the first quarter of 2008 after the dutch auctions failed, February 7, 2007, and penalty rates were applied. These penalty rates remained in effect for various time periods from 28 days to three months depending on the indenture agreements resulting in increased interest income in the period after the failed auctions. As the penalty rates expired, the resulting interest rates were reset consistent with the indenture agreements to maintain the annual interest limit. In some instances, the interest rates were reset at 0%. Interest income will continue to be negatively impacted by lower interest rates in 2008.

Interest income in 2008 is expected to continue to be offset in part by interest obligations on borrowings under short-term financing arrangements, and any long-term financing arrangements we may enter into in the future.

 

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Provision for Income Taxes

Income taxes increased by $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in the three month period ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period in 2007 is primarily due to EPSi goodwill tax amortization, recorded as a deferred tax liability, for which the valuation allowance may not be reduced; tax in states where no net operating losses exist; and Alternative Minimum Tax liability. The increase in the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 2007 reflects the increases for the second quarter as described above and the result of a charge of approximately $1.8 million recorded as a result of our review of certain state tax positions under the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.”

As of June 30, 2008, a valuation allowance of approximately $85.0 million is recorded against the U.S. deferred tax assets that management does not believe are more likely than not to be realized. This determination is based primarily on the Company’s recent history of taxable losses, operating losses and uncertainty with respect to its forecasted results. We will continue to assess the requirement for a valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. Should the Company continue to achieve its 2008 forecasted results, we may determine from our valuation allowance assessment that the positive evidence outweighs the negative resulting in the release of all or a portion of the allowance.

The Company is currently analyzing its research and development expenditures for eligibility to qualify for a research and development (“R&D”) tax credit. The Company plans to complete this analysis later in 2008 and as a result expects to record a deferred tax asset for this potential tax benefit, net of a reduction of a portion of its deferred tax asset for net operating loss carryforwards. The estimated amount of the R&D credit is not determinable at this time.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

Cash and marketable securities at June 30, 2008 were $61.7 million representing a $129.8 million decrease from December 31, 2007. This decrease primarily reflects the reclassification of $111.4 million of our ARS from marketable securities to non-current assets. The decrease also includes $53.7 million of net cash used for the EPSi acquisition, substantially offset by net proceeds of $50 million from our secured financing described further below. Additional decreases in cash also include payouts under the 2007 incentive plan and capital expenditures, which include investment in our facilities in Pune, India, investments related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters, and investments in computer equipment to support our growing operations. Additionally, our temporary decline in value adjustment related to our ARS reduced the carrying amount of our marketable securities in the six months ended June 30, 2008 by $5.2 million.

2008

During the six month period ended June 30, 2008, operating activities used $6.6 million of cash. Cash flow from operating activities reflected income generated from operations of $35.9 million, after adjusting for non cash items of $27.1 million, which included depreciation and amortization, in-process research and development charge, stock compensation, provision for bad debt, non cash deferred tax provision and gain on sale of assets. This was offset in part by a decrease in net working capital of $29.4 million due primarily to the negative impact of collection activity, changes in accrued compensation expenses driven by payouts under the 2007 incentive plan and increases in prepaid assets negatively impacted by the timing of annual maintenance payments. Our second quarter 2008 collections were impacted by delayed billings in the quarter due to the transition of our billing function to India. We expect to have strong cash collections in the second half of 2008. These negative working capital items were partially offset by increases in accounts payable impacted by the timing of payments in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to the first quarter of 2008. Cash flows were also impacted by payments of $1.5 million in connection with our restructuring activities.

Investing activities used $19.7 million of cash which included $53.7 million, net of cash acquired, for our EPSI acquisition, $13.3 million of capital expenditures, and $6.9 million for investment in software, partially offset by net sales of marketable securities of $51.6 million and $2.6 million received on earnouts from previous asset sales. Capital expenditures included investment in our facilities in Pune, India, leasehold improvements in our new corporate headquarters, and investments in computer equipment to support our growing operations.

Financing activities provided cash inflow of $52.4 million, primarily consisting of net proceeds of $49.6 million from our secured financing described further below. We also received $2.4 million from stock option exercises. The amount of cash provided by future stock option exercises is uncertain.

 

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Future Capital Requirements

As of June 30, 2008, our principal source of liquidity is our cash and cash equivalents balances and marketable securities of $61.7 million. We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities combined with our anticipated cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months.

The Company held approximately $116.6 million par value of ARS as of June 30, 2008. Our ARS are comprised of certain “AAA” rated pools of student loans. These investments have historically have been be sold via dutch auctions every 7, 14, 21, 28, or 35 days creating a short-term instrument. In February 2008, the broker-dealers managing the Company’s ARS portfolio experienced failed auctions of certain of these securities where the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of purchase orders. Our ARS continued to fail to settle at auctions through the second quarter of 2008. This indicates the estimated fair value of these ARS no longer approximates their par value. Accordingly, at June 30, 2008, the Company has recorded these securities as long-term investments at an estimated fair value of $111.4 million and recorded a temporary loss on these securities of $5.2 million in accumulated other comprehensive income, reflecting the decline in the fair value of these securities.

We currently plan to hold the ARS until such time as successful auctions occur or a secondary market develops that provides sufficient liquidity to recover substantially all of our par value. There can be no assurance that this will occur. In April 2008, a partial call transaction was closed related to one of our ARS securities, as a result of which we received proceeds of $4.6 million. In May 2008, a call transaction was closed related to another one of our ARS securities, as a result of which we received proceeds of $14.3 million. Each of these two transactions resulted in a recovery of the full par value of the securities. As of June 30, 2008, no calls were outstanding on our ARS.

Our future cash requirements will depend on a number of factors including, among other things, the timing and level of our new sales volumes, the cost of our development efforts, the success and market acceptance of our future product releases, and other related items. The Company also periodically evaluates business expansion opportunities that fit its strategic plans, such as our February 2008 acquisition of EPSi. If an opportunity requiring significant capital investment were to arise, the Company may seek to finance the opportunity through available cash on hand, existing financings, issuance of additional shares of its stock or additional sources of financing, as circumstances warrant. However, there can be no assurance that adequate liquidity would be available to finance extraordinary business opportunities.

In February 2008 we entered into a secured financing agreement with an investment bank, pursuant to which we received $45.0 million in exchange for a transfer to the bank (as a form of collateral) of ARS with a nominal value of $90.0 million in the aggregate. The Company entered into this arrangement to provide funds to close our February 2008 acquisition of EPSi. On May 9, 2008, we entered into a credit agreement with Wachovia Bank, pursuant to which the Company received a senior secured revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million. We entered into this arrangement to obtain funds to repay the $45.0 million short-term financing agreement. The Company’s obligation under the credit agreement is secured by first priority liens and security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. The agreement has a one-year term with an interest rate of LIBOR market index rate plus .75%. During 2008, we expect to replace this one-year credit agreement with a larger long-term credit agreement to support our future growth strategies.

SFAS 157 “Fair Value Measurements”

The fair value of our ARS has been estimated by management based on its assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset in a current transaction, or level 3 - unobservable inputs in accordance with SFAS 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” and represents 68.1% of total assets measured at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157. Management used a model to estimate the fair value of these securities that included certain level 2 inputs as well as assumptions, including a liquidity discount, based on management’s judgment, which are highly subjective and therefore considered level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Accordingly, we categorized $111.4 million of our ARS in the level 3 category; the lowest level of significant valuation input, or level 3, was used to determine the categorization. The estimate of the fair value of the ARS we hold could change significantly based on market conditions. For additional information on our investments, see Note F- Investments.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the SEC on February 29, 2008.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not currently use derivative financial instruments or enter into foreign currency hedge transactions. Foreign currency fluctuations through June 30, 2008 have not had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. We continually monitor our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and may use derivative financial instruments and hedging transactions in the future if, in our judgment, the circumstances warrant their use.

We have invested primarily in auction-rate securities (“ARS”). These ARS are debt instruments with long-term nominal maturities that previously could be sold via dutch auctions every 7, 14, 21, 28, or 35 days creating a short-term instrument. In February 2008, broker-dealers holding the Company’s ARS portfolio experienced failed auctions of certain ARS where the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of related purchase orders. Our ARS continued to fail to settle at auctions through the second quarter of 2008. The Company continues to earn interest on these investments at the contractual rate, and the ARS that the Company holds have not been downgraded or placed on credit watch by credit rating agencies. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we adjusted the carrying amount of our ARS to estimated fair market value. The adjustment was recorded in other comprehensive income. If uncertainties in the credit and capital markets continue and these markets deteriorate further or the Company experiences any rating downgrades on any investments in its portfolio, the Company may incur further temporary impairments or other-than-temporary impairments, which could negatively affect the Company’s financial condition, cash flow and reported earnings.

Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall. Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or we may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell securities that have seen a decline in market value due to changes in interest rates.

The following table illustrates potential fluctuation in annualized interest income based upon hypothetical values for blended interest rates for hypothetical ARS balances (we currently earn interest on $116.6 million par value of ARS):

 

Hypothetical
Interest Rate

   ARS balances (in thousands)
   $ 95,000    $ 105,000    $ 115,000
                    
3.0%      2,850      3,150      3,450
3.5%      3,325      3,675      4,025
4.0%      3,800      4,200      4,600
4.5%      4,275      4,725      5,175
5.0%      4,750      5,250      5,750
5.5%      5,225      5,775      6,325

We estimate that a one-percentage point decrease in interest rates for our investment securities portfolio as of June 30, 2008 would have resulted in a decrease in interest income of $0.3 million for a three month period or $1.2 million for a 12 month period. This sensitivity analysis contains certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of debt securities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period, and it does not consider the impact of changes in the portfolio as a result of our business needs or as a response to changes in the market. Therefore, although it gives an indication of our exposure to changes in interest rates, it is not intended to predict future results, and our actual results will likely vary.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of June 30, 2008. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives of ensuring that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures, and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There is no assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will operate effectively under all circumstances. Based upon the evaluation described above our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter-ended June  30, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information set forth under Note M - Contingencies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Many risks affect our business. These risks include, but are not limited to, those described below, each of which may be relevant to decisions regarding an investment in or ownership of our stock. We have attempted to organize the description of these risks into logical groupings to enhance readability, but many of the risks interrelate or could be grouped or ordered in other ways, so no special significance should be attributed to these groupings or order. Any of these risks could have a significant adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition or results of operations.

The risk factors below reflect the following updates to the risk factors set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007: (i) the increasing importance of US federal, state, and foreign government standards and industry trends applicable to our software, including interoperability requirements, in our risk factor titled “Changes in standards applicable to our software could require us to incur substantial additional development costs;” (ii) the anticipated settlement of the derivative litigation, in our risk factor titled “Our past stock option practices and related accounting issues have caused costly derivative litigation and may result in additional litigation, regulatory proceedings and governmental enforcement actions;” (iii) ongoing auction failures and temporary loss related to our auction rate securities, in our risk factor titled “Funds associated with certain of our investments in auction rate securities may not be liquid or accessible for in excess of 12 months, and our auction rate securities may experience further temporary or other-than-temporary decline in value, which would adversely affect our financial condition, cash flow and reported earnings;” and (iv) the termination of our stockholder rights agreement, or “poison pill,” as part of our ongoing review and improvement of Eclipsys’ corporate governance, and not in connection with any pending or anticipated transaction, in our risk factor titled “Provisions of our charter documents and Delaware law may inhibit potential acquisition bids that a stockholder may believe is desirable, and the market price of our common stock may be lower as a result.” In addition, we have added a risk factor titled “Our commercial credit facility subjects us to operating restrictions and risks of default,” due to our entry into a commercial borrowing arrangement in May 2008.

RISKS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF OUR SOFTWARE

Our software may not operate properly, which could damage our reputation and impair our sales.

Software development is time consuming, expensive and complex. Unforeseen difficulties can arise. We may encounter technical obstacles, and it is possible that we could discover additional problems that prevent our software from operating properly. If our software contains errors or does not function consistent with software specifications or client expectations, clients could assert liability claims against us and/or attempt to cancel their contracts with us. These risks are generally more significant for newer software, until it has been used for enough time in enough client locations for us to have addressed issues that are discovered through use in disparate circumstances and environments. Due to our development efforts, we generally have significant software that could be considered relatively new and therefore more vulnerable to these risks, including at present our medication management and ambulatory software, among others. It is also possible that future releases of our software, which would typically include additional features, may be delayed or may require additional work to address issues that may be discovered as the software comes into use in our client base. If we fail to deliver software with the features and functionality promised to our clients, we could be subject to significant contractual damages, face serious harm to our reputation and our results of operations could be negatively impacted.

 

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Our software development efforts may be inefficient or ineffective, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

We strive to develop new software, and improve our existing software to add new or enhanced features and functionality. We schedule and prioritize these development efforts according to a variety of factors, including our perceptions of market trends, client requirements, and resource availability. Our software is complex and requires a significant investment of time and resources to develop, test, and introduce into use. Sometimes this takes longer than we expect. Sometimes we encounter unanticipated difficulties that require us to re-direct or scale-back our efforts. Sometimes we change our plans in response to changes in client requirements, market demands, resource availability, regulatory requirements, or other factors. All of this can result in acceleration of some initiatives and delay of others. These factors place significant demands upon our software development organization and require complex planning and decision making. If we make the wrong choices or do not manage our development efforts well, we may fail to produce software that responds appropriately to our clients’ needs, or we may fail to meet client expectations regarding new or enhanced features and functionality.

Market changes or mistaken development decisions could decrease the demand for our software, which could harm our business and decrease our revenues.

The healthcare information technology market is characterized by rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards and new software introductions and enhancements that may render existing software obsolete or less competitive. Our position in the market could erode rapidly due to the development of regulatory or industry standards that our software may not fully meet, or due to changes in the features and functions of competing software, as well as the pricing models for such software. Our future success will depend in part upon our ability to enhance our existing software and services, and to timely develop and introduce competing new software and services with features and pricing that meet changing client and market requirements. As we evolve our offering in an attempt to anticipate and meet market demand, clients and potential clients may find our software and services less appealing. If software development for the healthcare information technology market becomes significantly more expensive due to changes in regulatory requirements or healthcare industry practices, or other factors, we may find ourselves at a disadvantage to larger competitors with more financial resources to devote to development. If we are unable to enhance our existing software or develop new software to meet changing client requirements in a timely manner, demand for our software could suffer.

Our software strategy is dependent on the continued development and support by Microsoft of its .NET Framework and other technologies.

Our software strategy is substantially dependent upon Microsoft’s .NET Framework and other Microsoft technologies. If Microsoft were to cease actively supporting .NET or other technologies, fail to update and enhance them to keep pace with changing industry standards, encounter technical difficulties in the continuing development of these technologies or make them unavailable to us, we could be required to invest significant resources in re-engineering our software. This could lead to lost or delayed sales, client costs associated with platform changes, unanticipated development expenses and harm to our reputation, and would cause our financial results and business to suffer.

Any failure by us to protect our intellectual property, or any misappropriation of it, could enable our competitors to market software with similar features, which could reduce demand for our software.

We are dependent upon our proprietary information and technology. Our means of protecting our proprietary rights may not be adequate to prevent misappropriation. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries may not enable us to protect our proprietary rights in those jurisdictions. Also, despite the steps we have taken to protect our proprietary rights, it may be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy aspects of our software, reverse engineer our software or otherwise obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. In some limited instances, clients can access source-code versions of our software, subject to contractual limitations on the permitted use of the source code. Furthermore, it may be possible for our competitors to copy or gain access to our content. Although our license agreements with clients attempt to prevent misuse of the source code or trade secrets, the possession of our source code or trade secrets by third parties increases the ease and likelihood of potential misappropriation of our software. Furthermore, others could independently develop technologies similar or superior to our technology or design around our proprietary rights.

Failure of security features of our software could expose us to significant expense and harm our reputation.

Clients use our systems to store and transmit highly confidential patient health information. Because of the sensitivity of this information, security features of our software are very important. If, notwithstanding our efforts, our software security features do not function properly, or client systems using our software are compromised, we could face claims for contract breach, penalties for violation of applicable laws or regulations, significant costs for remediation and re-engineering to prevent future occurrences, and serious harm to our reputation.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO SALES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR SOFTWARE

The length of our sales and implementation cycles may adversely affect our future operating results.

We have experienced long sales and implementation cycles. How and when to implement, replace, expand or substantially modify an information system, or modify or add business processes, are major decisions for healthcare organizations, our target client market. Furthermore, our software generally requires significant capital expenditures by our clients. The sales cycle for our software ranges from 6 to 18 months or more from initial contact to contract execution. Our implementation cycle has generally ranged from 6 to 36 months from contract execution to completion of implementation. During the sales and implementation cycles, we will expend substantial time, effort and resources preparing contract proposals, negotiating the contract and implementing the software. We may not realize any revenues to offset these expenditures and, if we do, accounting principles may not allow us to recognize the revenues during corresponding periods. Additionally, any decision by our clients to delay purchasing or implementing our software would likely adversely affect our revenues.

We may experience implementation delays that could harm our reputation and violate contractual commitments.

Some of our software is complex and requires a lengthy and expensive implementation process. Each client’s situation is different, and unanticipated difficulties and delays may arise as a result of failures by us or the client to meet our respective implementation responsibilities or other factors. Because of the complexity of the implementation process, delays are sometimes difficult to attribute solely to us or the client. Implementation delays could motivate clients to delay payments or attempt to cancel their contracts with us or seek other remedies from us. Any inability or perceived inability to implement our software consistent with a client’s schedule could harm our reputation and be a competitive disadvantage for us as we pursue new business. Our ability to improve sales depends upon many factors, including completion of implementation and successful use of our new software releases in live environments for clients who achieve success and are willing to become reference sites for us. Implementation also requires our clients to make a substantial commitment of their own time and resources and to make significant organizational and process changes, and if our clients are unable to fulfill their implementation responsibilities in a timely fashion, our projects may be delayed or become less profitable.

Implementation costs may exceed expectations, which can negatively affect our operating results.

Each client’s circumstances may include unforeseen issues that make it more difficult or costly than anticipated to implement our software. We may fail to project, price or manage our implementation services correctly. If we do not have sufficient qualified personnel to fulfill our implementation commitments in a timely fashion, related revenue may be delayed, and if we must supplement our capabilities with third-party consultants, which are generally more expensive, our costs will increase.

Our earnings can vary significantly depending on periodic software revenues.

Periodic software revenues includes traditional license fees associated with new contracts signed in the financial reporting period, add-on licenses to existing clients and new client transactions, as well as revenues from contract backlog that had not previously been recognized pending contract performance that occurred or was completed during the period, and certain other activities during the period associated with existing client relationships. These periodic revenues generally have high margins given that there are relatively little in-period costs associated with such revenues, and we therefore rely upon these revenues as an important element of our earnings in any period. These periodic revenues can fluctuate as a result of significant variations in the type and magnitude of sales and other contract and client activity in any period, and these variations make it difficult to predict the nature and amount of these periodic revenues. If periodic software revenues in any period decline from prior periods or fall short of our expectations, our earnings in that period will be adversely affected.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (“IT”) OR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Various risks could interrupt clients’ access to their data residing in our service center, exposing us to significant costs.

We provide remote hosting services that involve running our software and third-party vendor’s software for clients in our Technology Solutions Center. The ability to access the systems and the data that the Technology Solution Center hosts and supports on demand is critical to our clients. Our operations and facilities are vulnerable to interruption and/or damage from a number of sources, many of which are beyond our control, including, without limitation: (i) power loss and telecommunications failures; (ii) fire, flood, hurricane and other natural disasters; (iii) software and hardware errors, failures or crashes; and (iv) computer viruses, hacking and similar disruptive problems. We attempt to mitigate these risks through various means including redundant infrastructure, disaster recovery plans, separate test systems and change control and system security measures, but our precautions may not protect against all problems. If clients’ access is interrupted because of problems in the operation of our facilities, we could be exposed to significant claims by clients or their patients, particularly if the access interruption is associated with problems in the timely delivery of medical care. We must maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans that rely upon third-party providers of related services, and if those vendors fail us at a time that our center is not operating correctly, we could incur a loss of revenue and liability for failure to fulfill our contractual service commitments. Any significant instances of system downtime could negatively affect our reputation and ability to sell our remote hosting services.

 

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Any breach of confidentiality of client or patient data in our possession could expose us to significant expense and harm our reputation.

We must maintain facility and systems security measures to preserve the confidentiality of data belonging to our clients and their patients that resides on computer equipment in our Technology Solution Center or that is otherwise in our possession. Notwithstanding the efforts we undertake to protect data, our measures can be vulnerable to infiltration as well as unintentional lapse, and if confidential information is compromised, we could face claims for contract breach, penalties for violation of applicable laws or regulations, significant costs for remediation and re-engineering to prevent future occurrences, and serious harm to our reputation.

Recruiting challenges and higher than anticipated costs in outsourcing our clients’ IT operations may adversely affect our profitability.

We provide outsourcing services that involve operating clients’ IT departments using our employees. At the initiation of these relationships, clients often require us to hire, at substantially the same compensation, the entire IT staff that had been performing the services we take on. In these circumstances, our costs may be higher than we target unless and until we are able to transition the workforce, methods and systems to a more scalable model. Various factors can make this difficult, including geographic dispersion of client facilities and variation in client needs, IT environments, and system configurations. Also, under some circumstances, we may incur unanticipated costs as a successor employer by inheriting obligations of that client. Further, facilities management contracts require us to provide the IT services specified by contract, and in some places it can be difficult to recruit qualified IT personnel. Changes in circumstances or failure to assess the client’s environment and scope our services accurately can mean we must hire more staff than we anticipated in order to meet our responsibilities. If we have to increase salaries or relocate personnel, or hire more people than we anticipated, our costs may increase under fixed fee contracts.

Inability to obtain consents needed from third parties could impair our ability to provide remote IT or technology services.

We and our clients need consent from some third-party software providers as a condition to running the providers’ software in our service center, or to allow our employees who work in client locations under facilities management arrangements to have access to their software. Vendors’ refusal to give such consents, or insistence upon unreasonable conditions to such consents, could reduce our revenue opportunities and make our IT or technology services less viable for some clients.

RISKS RELATED TO THE HEALTHCARE IT INDUSTRY AND MARKET

We operate in an intensely competitive market that includes companies that have greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do.

We face intense competition in the marketplace. We are confronted by rapidly changing technology, evolving user needs and the frequent introduction by our competitors of new software. Our principal competitors in our software business include Cerner Corporation, Epic Systems Corporation, Medical Information Technology, Inc., GE Healthcare, McKesson Corporation, and Siemens AG. Other software competitors include providers of practice management, general decision support and database systems, as well as segment-specific applications and healthcare technology consultants. Our services business competes with large consulting firms, as well as independent providers of technology implementation and other services. Our outsourcing business competes with large national providers of technology solutions such as IBM Corporation, Computer Sciences Corp., Perot Systems Corporation, as well as smaller firms. Several of our existing and potential competitors are better established, benefit from greater name recognition and have significantly more financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. Some competitors, particularly those with a more diversified revenue base or that are privately held, may have greater flexibility than we do to compete aggressively on the basis of price. Vigorous and evolving competition could lead to a loss of our market share or pressure on our prices and could make it more difficult to grow our business profitably.

The principal factors that affect competition within our market include software functionality, performance, flexibility and features, use of open industry standards, speed and quality of implementation and client service and support, company reputation, price and total cost of ownership. We anticipate continued consolidation in both the information technology and healthcare industries and large integrated technology companies may become more active in our markets, both through acquisition and internal investment. There is a finite number of hospitals and other healthcare providers in our target market. As costs fall, technology improves, and market factors continue to compel investment by healthcare organizations in software and services like ours, market saturation may change the competitive landscape in favor of larger competitors with greater scale.

 

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Clients that use our legacy software are vulnerable to sales efforts of our competitors.

A significant part of our revenue comes from relatively high-margin legacy software that was installed by our clients many years ago. We attempt to convert these clients to our newer generation software, but such conversions may require significant investments of time and resources by clients. Our competitors also aggressively target these clients. If we are not successful in retaining a large portion of these clients by continuing to support legacy software—which is increasingly expensive to maintain—or by converting them to our newer software, our results of operations will be negatively affected.

The healthcare industry faces financial constraints that could adversely affect the demand for our software and services.

The healthcare industry faces significant financial constraints. For example, managed healthcare puts pressure on healthcare organizations to reduce costs, and regulatory changes have reduced Medicare reimbursement to healthcare organizations. In addition, the Fiscal Year 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule, published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid in the U.S., identified several “hospital-acquired conditions” the treatment for which will no longer be reimbursed by Medicare, starting in October 2008. Our software often involves a significant financial commitment by our clients. Our ability to grow our business is largely dependent on our clients’ information technology budgets. If healthcare information technology spending declines or increases more slowly than we anticipate, demand for our software could be adversely affected.

Healthcare industry consolidation could put pressure on our software prices, reduce our potential client base and reduce demand for our software.

Many healthcare organizations have consolidated to create larger healthcare enterprises with greater market power. If this consolidation trend continues, it could reduce the size of our target market and give the resulting enterprises greater bargaining power, which may lead to erosion of the prices for our software. In addition, when healthcare organizations combine they often consolidate infrastructure including IT systems, and acquisitions of our clients could erode our revenue base.

Changes in standards applicable to our software could require us to incur substantial additional development costs.

Integration and interoperability of the software and systems provided by various vendors are important issues in the healthcare industry. Market forces, regulatory authorities and industry organizations are causing the emergence of standards for software features and performance that are applicable to us. Healthcare delivery and ultimately the functionality demands of the electronic health record is now expanding to support community health, public health, public policy and population health initiatives. In addition, interoperability and health information exchange features that support emerging and enabling technologies are becoming increasingly important to our clients and require large scale product enhancements and redesign.

For example, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology, or CCHIT, is developing comprehensive sets of criteria for the functionality, interoperability, and security of healthcare software in the U.S. Achieving CCHIT certification is evolving as a de facto competitive requirement, resulting in increased research and development and administrative expense to conform to these requirements. Similar dynamics are evolving in international markets. CCHIT requirements may diverge from our software’s characteristics and our development direction. We may choose not to apply for CCHIT certification of certain modules of our software or to delay applying for certification. The CCHIT application process requires conformity with 100% of all criteria applicable to each module in order to achieve certification and there is no assurance that we will receive or retain certification for any particular module notwithstanding application. Certification for a software module lasts for two years and must then be re-secured, and certification requirements evolve, so even certifications we receive may be lost. If our software is not consistent with emerging standards our market position and sales could be impaired and we will have to upgrade our software to remain competitive in the market.

US government initiatives and related industry trends are resulting in comprehensive and evolving standards related to interoperability, privacy, and other features that are becoming mandatory for systems purchased by governmental healthcare providers and other providers receiving governmental payments. Various state and foreign governments are also developing similar standards which may be different and even more demanding than CCHIT and U.S. government standards.

Our software does not conform to all of these standards, and conforming to these standards is expected to consume a substantial and increasing portion of our development resources. We expect compliance with these kinds of standards to become increasingly important to clients and therefore to our ability to sell our software. If we make the wrong decisions about compliance with these standards, or are late in conforming our software to these standards, or if despite our efforts our software fails standards compliance testing, our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY

Our business strategy includes expansion into markets outside North America, which will require increased expenditures and if our international operations are not successfully implemented, such expansion may cause our operating results and reputation to suffer.

We are working to further expand operations in markets outside North America. There is no assurance that these efforts will be successful. We have limited experience in marketing, selling, implementing and supporting our software abroad. Expansion of our international sales and operations will require a significant amount of attention from our management, establishment of service delivery and support capabilities to handle that business and commensurate financial resources, and will subject us to risks and challenges that we would not face if we conducted our business only in the United States. We may not generate sufficient revenues from international business to cover these expenses.

The risks and challenges associated with operations outside the United States may include: the need to modify our software to satisfy local requirements, including associated expenses and time delays; laws and business practices favoring local competitors; compliance with multiple, conflicting and changing governmental laws and regulations, including healthcare, employment, tax, privacy, healthcare information technology, and data and intellectual property protection laws and regulations; laws regulating exports of technology products from the United States and foreign government restrictions on acquisitions of U.S.-origin products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; difficulties in setting up foreign operations, including recruiting staff and management; and longer accounts receivable payment cycles and other collection difficulties. One or more of these requirements and risks may preclude us from operating in some markets and may cause our operating results and reputation to suffer.

Foreign sales subject us to numerous stringent U.S. and foreign laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, and comparable foreign laws and regulations which prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. and other business entities for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. As we expand our international operations, there is some risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors, which could constitute a violation by Eclipsys of various laws including the FCPA, even though such parties are not always subject to our control. Safeguards we implement to discourage these practices may prove to be less than effective and violations of the FCPA and other laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, or other liabilities or proceedings against us, including class action law suits and enforcement actions from the SEC, Department of Justice and overseas regulators, which could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition or results of operations.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR OPERATING RESULTS, ACCOUNTING CONTROLS AND FINANCES

Our past stock option practices and related accounting issues have caused costly derivative litigation and may result in additional litigation, regulatory proceedings and governmental enforcement actions.

As a result of the voluntary review of historical stock option practices we undertook from February to May 2007, we concluded that incorrect measurement dates were used for accounting for certain prior stock option grants. As a result, we recorded additional non-cash stock-based compensation expense, and related tax effects, with regard to certain past stock option grants, and we restated certain previously filed financial statements.

We believe these restatements reflect appropriate judgments in determining the correct measurement dates for our stock option grants, and to date those judgments have not been challenged. However, as with other aspects of our financial statements, the results of our stock option review are subject to regulatory review and there is a risk that we may have to further restate prior period results as a result of such a review.

 

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In July and August of 2007, four purported stockholder derivative complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against certain current and former directors and officers of Eclipsys and Eclipsys as a nominal defendant, alleging that during the period from at least 1999 until 2006 certain of Eclipsys’ option grants were backdated and that as a result of this alleged backdating our financial statements were misstated, and stock sales by the named defendants constituted improper insider selling. These complaints were consolidated in November 2007. These complaints sought monetary damages, disgorgement, repricing of certain stock options, governance reforms, and other relief. On May 27, 2008, the parties to the derivative litigation entered into a stipulation of settlement setting forth the terms of an agreement to settle and resolve all claims. The settlement was preliminarily approved by the court on June 11, 2008 and is subject to final approval by the court following notice to stockholders. If the settlement is not approved, we will continue to incur significant legal costs associated with the litigation. Dealing with this litigation has required us to incur substantial legal expenses, which affected our financial results for 2007 and the first half of 2008. Derivative litigation also can result in management distraction and adverse publicity and resulting reputational harm, which could impair our sales and marketing efforts.

The option review and conclusions and related litigation may result in additional claims by stockholders or employees, regulatory proceedings, government enforcement actions and related investigations and litigation. Any of these could result in significant expenses, management distraction and potential damages, penalties, other remedies, or adverse findings, which could harm our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We have a history of operating losses and we cannot predict future profitability.

We experienced operating losses in the years ended December 31, 2003 through 2006. Although we reported operating income for the year ended December 31, 2007, we may incur losses in the future, and it is not certain that we will sustain or increase our recent profitability.

Our operating results may fluctuate significantly and may cause our stock price to decline.

We have experienced significant variations in revenues and operating results from quarter to quarter. Our operating results may continue to fluctuate due to a number of factors, including:

 

   

the performance of our software and our ability to promptly and efficiently address software performance shortcomings or warranty issues;

 

   

the cost, timeliness and outcomes of our software development and implementation efforts, including expansion of our presence in India;

 

   

the timing, size and complexity of our software sales and implementations;

 

   

healthcare industry conditions and the overall demand for healthcare information technology;

 

   

the financial condition of our clients and potential clients;

 

   

market acceptance of new services, software and software enhancements introduced by us or our competitors;

 

   

client decisions regarding renewal or termination of their contracts;

 

   

software and price competition;

 

   

personnel changes and other organizational changes and related expenses;

 

   

significant judgments and estimates made by management in the application of generally accepted accounting principles;

 

   

healthcare reform measures and healthcare regulation in general; and

 

   

fluctuations in general economic and financial market conditions, including interest rates.

It is difficult to predict the timing of revenues that we receive from software sales, because the sales cycle can vary depending upon several factors. These include the size and terms of the transaction, the changing business plans of the client, the effectiveness of the client’s management, general economic conditions and the regulatory environment. In addition, the timing of our revenue recognition could vary considerably depending upon whether our clients license our software under our subscription model or our traditional licensing arrangements. Because a significant percentage of our expenses are relatively fixed, a variation in the timing of sales and implementations could cause significant variations in operating results from quarter to quarter. We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our historical results of operations are not necessarily meaningful. Investors should not rely on these comparisons as indicators of future performance.

 

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Early termination of client contracts or contract penalties could adversely affect results of operations.

Client contracts can change or terminate early for a variety of reasons. Change of control, financial issues, or other changes in client circumstances may cause us or the client to seek to modify or terminate a contract. Further, either we or the client may generally terminate a contract for material uncured breach by the other. If we breach a contract or fail to perform in accordance with contractual service levels, we may be required to refund money previously paid to us by the client, or to pay penalties or other damages. Even if we have not breached, we may deal with various situations from time to time for the reasons described above which may result in the amendment or termination of a contract. These steps can result in significant current period charges and/or reductions in current or future revenue.

Because in many cases we recognize revenues for our software monthly over the term of a client contract, downturns or upturns in sales will not be fully reflected in our operating results until future periods.

We recognize a significant portion of our revenues from clients monthly over the terms of their agreements, which are typically 5-7 years and can be up to 10 years. As a result, much of the revenue that we report each quarter is attributable to agreements executed during prior quarters. Consequently, a decline in sales, client renewals, or market acceptance of our software in one quarter will not necessarily be reflected in lower revenues in that quarter, and may negatively affect our revenues and profitability in future quarters. In addition, we may be unable to adjust our cost structure to compensate for these reduced revenues. This monthly revenue recognition also makes it more difficult for us to rapidly increase our revenues through additional sales in any period, as a significant portion of revenues from new clients or new sales may be recognized over the applicable agreement term.

Loss of revenue from large clients could have significant negative impact on our results of operations and overall financial condition.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, approximately 40% of our revenues were attributable to our 20 largest clients. In addition, approximately 38% of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2007 were attributable to 20 clients. One client represents 10% of our revenues. Loss of revenue from significant clients or failure to collect accounts receivable, whether as a result of client payment default, contract termination, or other factors could have a significant negative impact on our results of operation and overall financial condition.

Impairment of intangible assets could increase our expenses.

A significant portion of our assets consists of intangible assets, including capitalized development costs, goodwill and other intangibles acquired in connection with acquisitions. Current accounting standards require us to evaluate goodwill on an annual basis and other intangibles if certain triggering events occur, and adjust the carrying value of these assets to net realizable value when such testing reveals impairment of the assets. Various factors, including regulatory or competitive changes, could affect the value of our intangible assets. If we are required to write-down the value of our intangible assets due to impairment, our reported expenses will increase, resulting in a corresponding decrease in our reported profit.

Failure to maintain effective internal controls could adversely affect our operating results and the market price of our common stock.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires that we maintain internal control over financial reporting that meets applicable standards. If we are unable, or are perceived as unable, to produce reliable financial reports due to internal control deficiencies, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information and operating results, which could result in a negative market reaction.

Funds associated with certain of our investments in auction rate securities may not be liquid or accessible for in excess of 12 months, and our auction rate securities may experience further temporary or other-than-temporary decline in value, which would adversely affect our financial condition, cash flow and reported earnings.

A substantial portion of our short-term investment portfolio is invested in auction rate securities, or ARS. Beginning in February 2008, negative conditions in the credit and capital markets resulted in failed auctions of our ARS because the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of related purchase orders. Our ARS continued to fail to settle at auctions through the date of this report. As of June 30, 2008 we recorded a temporary loss on these securities of $5.2 million in accumulated other comprehensive income, reflecting a decline in the estimated fair value of these securities. See Note F – Investments for further information. If uncertainties in the credit and capital markets continue, these markets deteriorate further or we experience any rating downgrades on any investments in our portfolio (including on ARS), funds associated with these securities may not be liquid or available to fund current operations for in excess of 12 months, causing us to classify our ARS as noncurrent assets and/or incur further temporary or other-than-temporary impairments in the carrying value of our investments, which could negatively affect our financial condition, cash flow and reported earnings.

 

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Inability to obtain other financing could limit our ability to conduct necessary development activities and make strategic investments.

While we believe at this time that our available cash and cash equivalents and the cash we anticipate generating from operations, will be adequate to meet our foreseeable needs, we could incur significant expenses or shortfalls in anticipated cash generated as a result of unanticipated events in our business or competitive, regulatory, or other changes in our market. As a result, we may in the future need to obtain other financing. If other financing is not available on acceptable terms, or at all, we may not be able to respond adequately to these changes or maintain our business, which could adversely affect our operating results and the market price of our common stock.

Our commercial credit facility subjects us to operating restrictions and risks of default.

On May 9, 2008, we entered into a credit agreement with Wachovia Bank, pursuant to which the Company received a senior secured revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million. This credit agreement is subject to certain financial ratio and collateral covenants. These covenants could restrict our ability to conduct business as we might otherwise deem to be in the Company’s best interests, and breach of these covenants could cause the debt to become immediately due and expose us to contractual penalties or damages and liquidation of collateral assets at unfavorable prices.

RISKS OF LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES

Our software and content are used to assist clinical decision-making and provide information about patient medical histories and treatment plans. If our software fails to provide accurate and timely information or is associated with faulty clinical decisions or treatment, clients, clinicians or their patients could assert claims against us that could result in substantial cost to us, harm our reputation in the industry and cause demand for our software to decline.

We provide software and content that provides practice guidelines and potential treatment methodologies, and other information and tools for use in clinical decision-making, provides access to patient medical histories and assists in creating patient treatment plans. If our software fails to provide accurate and timely information, or if our content or any other element of our software is associated with faulty clinical decisions or treatment, we could have liability to clients, clinicians or their patients. The assertion of such claims, whether or not valid, and ensuing litigation, regardless of its outcome, could result in substantial cost to us, divert management’s attention from operations and decrease market acceptance of our software. We attempt to limit by contract our liability for damages and to require that our clients assume responsibility for medical care and approve all system rules and protocols. Despite these precautions, the allocations of responsibility and limitations of liability set forth in our contracts may not be enforceable, may not be binding upon our client’s patients, or may not otherwise protect us from liability for damages. We maintain general liability and errors and omissions insurance coverage, but this coverage may not continue to be available on acceptable terms or may not be available in sufficient amounts to cover one or more large claims against us. In addition, the insurer might disclaim coverage as to any future claim. One or more large claims could exceed our available insurance coverage.

Complex software such as ours may contain errors or failures that are not detected until after the software is introduced or updates and new versions are released. It is challenging for us to envision and test our software for all potential problems because it is difficult to simulate the wide variety of computing environments, medical circumstances or treatment methodologies that our clients may deploy or rely upon. Despite extensive testing by us and clients, from time to time we have discovered defects or errors in our software, and additional defects or errors can be expected to appear in the future. Defects and errors that are not timely detected and remedied could expose us to risk of liability to clients, clinicians and their patients and cause delays in software introductions and shipments, result in increased costs and diversion of development resources, require design modifications or decrease market acceptance or client satisfaction with our software.

Our software and our vendors’ software that we include in our offering could infringe third-party intellectual property rights, exposing us to costs that could be significant.

Infringement or invalidity claims or claims for indemnification resulting from infringement claims could be asserted or prosecuted against us based upon design or use of software we provide to clients, including software we develop as well as software provided to us by vendors. Regardless of the validity of any claims, defending against these claims could result in significant costs and diversion of our resources, and vendor indemnity might not be available. The assertion of infringement claims could result in injunctions preventing us from distributing our software, or require us to obtain a license to the disputed intellectual property rights, which might not be available on reasonable terms or at all. We might also be required to indemnify our clients at significant expense.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS AND INITIATIVES

We depend on licenses from third parties for rights to some of the technology we use, and if we are unable to continue these relationships and maintain our rights to this technology, our business could suffer.

We depend upon licenses for some of the technology used in our software from a number of third-party vendors. Most of these licenses expire within one to five years, can be renewed only by mutual consent and may be terminated if we breach the terms of the license and fail to cure the breach within a specified period of time. We may not be able to continue using the technology made available to us under these licenses on commercially reasonable terms or at all. As a result, we may have to discontinue, delay or reduce software sales until we obtain equivalent technology, which could hurt our business. Most of our third-party licenses are non-exclusive. Our competitors may obtain the right to use any of the technology covered by these licenses and use the technology to compete directly with us. In addition, if our vendors choose to discontinue support of the licensed technology in the future or are unsuccessful in their continued research and development efforts, particularly with regard to Microsoft, we may not be able to modify or adapt our own software.

Our software offering often includes modules provided by third parties, and if these third parties do not meet their commitments, our relationships with our clients could be impaired.

Some of the software modules we offer to clients are provided by third parties. We often rely upon these third parties to produce software that meets our clients’ needs and to implement and maintain that software. If these third parties fail to fulfill their responsibilities, our relationships with affected clients could be impaired, and we could be responsible to clients for the failures. We might not be able to recover from these third parties for all of the costs we incur as a result of their failures.

If we undertake additional acquisitions, they may be disruptive to our business and could have an adverse effect on our future operations and the market price of our common stock.

An important element of our business strategy has been expansion through acquisitions and while there is no assurance that we will complete any future acquisitions, any acquisitions would involve a number of risks, including the following:

 

   

The anticipated benefits from the acquisition may not be achieved. The integration of acquired businesses requires substantial attention from management and may require significant investment to harmonize product and service offerings, expand management capabilities and market presence, and improve or increase development efforts and software features and functions. The diversion of management’s attention and any difficulties encountered in the transition process could hurt our business.

 

   

In future acquisitions, we could issue additional shares of our common stock, incur additional indebtedness or pay consideration in excess of book value, which could dilute future earnings.

 

   

Acquisitions also expose us to the risk of assumed and unknown liabilities.

 

   

New business acquisitions generate significant intangible assets that result in substantial related amortization charges to us and possible impairments.

RISKS RELATED TO INDUSTRY REGULATION

Potential regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of our software and content as medical devices could impose increased costs, delay the introduction of new software and hurt our business.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, may become increasingly active in regulating computer software or content intended for use in the healthcare setting. The FDA has increasingly focused on the regulation of computer software and computer-assisted products as medical devices under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or the FDC Act. If the FDA chooses to regulate any of our software, or third party software that we resell, as medical devices, it could impose extensive requirements upon us, including requiring us to:

 

   

seek FDA clearance of pre-market notification submission demonstrating substantial equivalence to a device already legally marketed, or to obtain FDA approval of a pre-market approval application establishing the safety and effectiveness of the software;

 

   

comply with rigorous regulations governing the pre-clinical and clinical testing, manufacture, distribution, labeling and promotion of medical devices; and

 

   

comply with the FDC Act regarding general controls, including establishment registration, device listing, compliance with good manufacturing practices, reporting of specified device malfunctions and adverse device events.

 

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If we fail to comply with applicable requirements, the FDA could respond by imposing fines, injunctions or civil penalties, requiring recalls or software corrections, suspending production, refusing to grant pre-market clearance or approval of software, withdrawing clearances and approvals, and initiating criminal prosecution. Any FDA policy governing computer products or content may increase the cost and time to market of new or existing software or may prevent us from marketing our software.

Changes in federal and state regulations relating to patient data could depress the demand for our software and impose significant software redesign costs on us.

Clients use our systems to store and transmit highly confidential patient health information and data. State and federal laws and regulations and their foreign equivalents govern the collection, security, use, transmission and other disclosures of health information. These laws and regulations may change rapidly and may be unclear or difficult to apply.

Federal regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, impose national health data standards on healthcare providers that conduct electronic health transactions, healthcare clearinghouses that convert health data between HIPAA-compliant and non-compliant formats and health plans. Collectively, these groups are known as covered entities. The HIPAA standards prescribe transaction formats and code sets for electronic health transactions; protect individual privacy by limiting the uses and disclosures of individually identifiable health information; and require covered entities to implement administrative, physical and technological safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of individually identifiable health information in electronic form. Though we are not a covered entity, most of our clients are and require that our software and services adhere to HIPAA standards. Any failure or perception of failure of our software or services to meet HIPAA standards could adversely affect demand for our software and services and force us to expend significant capital, research and development and other resources to modify our software or services to address the privacy and security requirements of our clients.

States and foreign jurisdictions in which we or our clients operate have adopted, or may adopt, privacy standards that are similar to or more stringent than the federal HIPAA privacy standards. This may lead to different restrictions for handling individually identifiable health information. As a result, our clients may demand information technology solutions and services that are adaptable to reflect different and changing regulatory requirements which could increase our development costs. In the future, federal, state or foreign governmental or regulatory authorities or industry bodies may impose new data security standards or additional restrictions on the collection, use, transmission and other disclosures of health information. We cannot predict the potential impact that these future rules may have on our business. However, the demand for our software and services may decrease if we are not able to develop and offer software and services that can address the regulatory challenges and compliance obligations facing our clients.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION

Our growing operations in India expose us to risks that could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

We now have a significant workforce employed in India engaged in a broad range of development, support and corporate infrastructure activities that are integral to our business and critical to our profitability. This involves significant challenges that are increased by our lack of prior experience managing operations in India. Further, while there are certain cost advantages to operating in India, significant growth in the technology sector in India has increased competition to attract and retain skilled employees with commensurate increases in compensation costs. We may not be able to hire and retain such personnel at compensation levels consistent with our existing compensation and salary structure. Many of the companies with which we compete for hiring experienced employees have greater resources than we have and may be able to offer more attractive terms of employment. In addition, our operations in India require ongoing capital investments and expose us to foreign currency fluctuations, which may significantly reduce or negate any cost benefit anticipated from such expansion. As a result of these and other factors there can be no assurance that we will successfully integrate our India operations, or that our expansion in India will advance our business strategy and provide a satisfactory return on this investment.

In addition, our reliance on a workforce in India exposes us to disruptions in the business, political and economic environment in that region. Maintenance of a stable political environment is important to our operations, and terrorist attacks and acts of violence or war may directly affect our physical facilities and workforce or contribute to general instability. Our operations in India may also be affected by trade restrictions, such as tariffs or other trade controls, as well as other factors that may adversely affect our business and operating results.

If we fail to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified technical, marketing, sales and management personnel, our ability to execute our business strategy could be impaired.

Our success depends, in significant part, upon the continued services of our key technical, marketing, sales and management personnel, and on our ability to continue to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified employees. Competition for these employees is intense and we maintain at-will employment terms with our employees. In addition, the process of recruiting personnel with the combination of skills and attributes required to execute our business strategy can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. We believe that our ability to implement our strategic goals depends to a considerable degree on our senior management team. The loss of any member of that team could hurt our business.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR EQUITY STRUCTURE

Provisions of our charter documents and Delaware law may inhibit potential acquisition bids that stockholders may believe are desirable, and the market price of our common stock may be lower as a result.

Our board of directors has the authority to issue up to 4,900,000 shares of preferred stock. The board of directors can fix the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the preferred stock without any further vote or action by our stockholders. The issuance of shares of preferred stock may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition of our company. The issuance of preferred stock may result in the loss of voting control to other stockholders. We have no current plans to issue any shares of preferred stock and we terminated, effective as of May 8, 2008, our stockholder rights agreement, or “poison pill,” which used preferred stock purchase rights to deter certain takeover efforts. However, we could implement a new poison pill in the future, or make other uses of preferred stock to inhibit a potential acquisition of the company.

Our charter documents contain additional anti-takeover devices, including:

 

   

only one of the three classes of directors is elected each year;

 

   

the ability of our stockholders to remove directors without cause is limited;

 

   

the right of stockholders to act by written consent has been eliminated;

 

   

the right of stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders has been eliminated; and

 

   

advance notice must be given to nominate directors or submit proposals for consideration at stockholders meetings.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

(a) Eclipsys’ Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 11, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

(b) The following describes the voting on each matter considered at the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

 

Matter

   Votes For    Votes
Against or
Withheld
   Abstained    Broker
Non-votes
1.    Election of Class I Directors:            
   R. Andrew Eckert    42,248,196    5,095,141    n/a    n/a
   Eugene V. Fife    41,083,107    6,260,230    n/a    n/a
2.    Approve Eclipsys’ 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan            
3.    Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Eclipsys’ independent registered certified public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008    46,834,687    493,130    15,520    —  

The terms of Class II directors John T. Casey, Steven A. Denning, Jay B. Pieper, and Class III directors Dan L. Crippen, Edward A. Kangas and Craig Macnab continued after the meeting.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See Index to exhibits.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 7, 2008
/s/ Robert J. Colletti
Robert J. Colletti
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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          Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form    Exhibit    Filing Date
3.1    Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant    10-Q    3.1    September 21, 1998
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant    8-K    3.2    November 19, 2007
4.1    Specimen certificate for shares of Common Stock    S-1    4.1    April 23, 1998
  10.1 *    2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan          Filed herewith
10.2    Credit Agreement, dated as of May 9, 2008, by and among the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association          Filed herewith
31.1    Certification of R. Andrew Eckert          Filed herewith
31.2    Certification of Robert J. Colletti          Filed herewith
32.1    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350          Filed herewith
32.2    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350          Filed herewith

 

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory arrangement

 

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EX-10.1 2 dex101.htm 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.1

ECLIPSYS CORPORATION

2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN

Eclipsys Corporation (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, hereby establishes and adopts the following 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

 

1. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN

The purpose of the Plan is to assist the Company and its Subsidiaries in attracting and retaining selected individuals to serve as employees, directors, consultants and/or advisors of the Company and its Subsidiaries who are expected to contribute to the Company’s success and to achieve long-term objectives that will benefit stockholders of the Company through the additional incentives inherent in the Awards hereunder.

 

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. Award” shall mean any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit, Other Share-Based Award, Performance Award or any other right, interest or option relating to Shares or other property (including cash) granted pursuant to the provisions of the Plan.

2.2. Award Document” shall mean any agreement, contract, notice, memorandum or other instrument or document evidencing any Award hereunder, including through an electronic medium.

2.3. Board” shall mean the board of directors of the Company.

2.4. Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

2.5. Committee” shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board or a subcommittee thereof formed by the Compensation Committee to act as the Committee hereunder. The Committee shall consist of no fewer than two Directors, each of whom is (i) a “Non-Employee Director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, (ii) an “outside director” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, and (iii) an “independent director” for purpose of the rules of the principal securities exchange on which the Shares are traded, to the extent required by such rules.

2.6. Covered Employee” shall mean an employee of the Company or its subsidiaries who is a “covered employee” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.

2.7. Director” shall mean a non-employee member of the Board.

2.8. Dividend Equivalents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.5.

2.9. Employee” shall mean any employee of the Company or any Subsidiary and any prospective employee conditioned upon, and effective not earlier than, such person becoming an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary. Solely for purposes of the Plan, an Employee shall


also mean any consultant or advisor who is a natural person and who provides services to the Company or any Subsidiary, so long as such person (i) renders bona fide services that are not in connection with the offer and sale of the Company’s securities in a capital-raising transaction and (ii) does not directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities.

2.10. Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

2.11. Fair Market Value” shall mean, with respect to Shares as of any date, the per Share closing price of the Shares (i) if the Shares are listed on a national securities exchange, the closing sale price reported as having occurred on the principal securities exchange on which the Shares are listed and traded on such date, or, if there is no such sale on that date, then on the last preceding date on which such a sale was reported; (ii) if the Shares are not listed on any national securities exchange but is quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system on a last sale basis, the final ask price reported on such date, or, if there is no such sale on such date, then on the last preceding date on which a sale was reported; or (iii) if the Shares are not listed on a national securities exchange nor quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system on a last sale basis, the amount determined by the Committee to be the fair market value of the Shares as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Fair Market Value of any property other than Shares shall mean the market value of such property determined by such methods or procedures as shall be established from time to time by the Committee.

2.12. Limitations” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.

2.13. Option” shall mean any right granted to a Participant under the Plan allowing such Participant to purchase Shares at such price or prices and during such period or periods as the Committee shall determine.

2.14. Other Share-Based Award” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.

2.15. Participant” shall mean an Employee or Director who is selected by the Committee to receive an Award under the Plan.

2.16. Payee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.2.

2.17. Performance Award” shall mean any Award of Performance Cash, Performance Shares or Performance Units granted pursuant to Article 9.

2.18 “Performance Cash” shall mean any cash incentives granted pursuant to Article 9 payable to the Participant upon the achievement of such performance goals as the Committee shall establish.

2.19. Performance Period” shall mean the period established by the Committee during which any performance goals specified by the Committee with respect to a Performance Award are to be measured.

2.20. Performance Share” shall mean any grant pursuant to Article 9 of an Award valued by reference to a designated number of Shares, which value will be paid to the Participant upon achievement of such performance goals as the Committee shall establish.

 

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2.21. Performance Unit” shall mean any grant pursuant to Article 9 of an Award valued by reference to a designated amount of cash or property other than Shares, which value will be paid to the Participant upon achievement of such performance goals during the Performance Period as the Committee shall establish.

2.22. Permitted Assignee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.

2.23. Prior Plans” shall mean, collectively, the Company’s 1996 Stock Plan, 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, and 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, each as amended and/or as amended and restated.

2.24. Restricted Stock” shall mean any Share issued with the restriction that the holder may not sell, transfer, pledge or assign such Share and with such other restrictions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose (including any restriction on the right to vote such Share and the right to receive any dividends), which restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such time or times, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may deem appropriate.

2.25. Restricted Stock Award” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

2.26 “Restricted Stock Unit” means an Award that is valued by reference to a Share, which value may be paid to the Participant by delivery of such property as the Committee shall determine, including without limitation, cash or Shares, or any combination thereof, and that has such restrictions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose, including without limitation, any restriction on the right to retain such Awards, to sell, transfer, pledge or assign such Awards, and/or to receive any cash Dividend Equivalents with respect to such Awards, which restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such time or times, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may deem appropriate,

2.27 “Restricted Stock Unit Award” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

2.28. Shares” shall mean the shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share.

2.29. Stock Appreciation Right” shall mean the right granted to a Participant pursuant to Article 6.

2.30. Subsidiary” shall mean any corporation (other than the Company) or limited liability company, or comparable foreign entity (each a “Covered Entity”) in an unbroken chain of Covered Entities beginning with the Company if, at the relevant time each of the Covered Entities other than the last Covered Entity in the unbroken chain owns stock or other equity interests possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock and other equity interests in one of the other Covered Entities in the chain.

2.31.Substitute Awards” shall mean Awards granted or Shares issued by the Company in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted, or the right or obligation to make future awards, in each case by a company acquired by the Company or any Subsidiary or with which the Company or any Subsidiary combines.

 

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3. SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN

3.1 Number of Shares. (a) Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 12.2, a total of 5,000,000 Shares shall be authorized for grant under the Plan, less one (1) share of Stock for every one (1) share of Stock that was subject to an option or stock appreciation right granted after December 31, 2007 from any of the Prior Plans and one and six-tenths (1.6) Shares for every one (1) Share that was subject to an award other than an option or stock appreciation right granted after December 31, 2007 under the Prior Plans. Any Shares that are subject to Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights shall be counted against this limit as one and six-tenths (1.6) Shares for every one (1) Share granted. After the effective date of the Plan (as provided in Section 13.13), no awards may be granted under any Prior Plan.

(b) If (i) any Shares subject to an Award are forfeited or expire or an Award is settled for cash (in whole or in part), or (ii) after December 31, 2007 any Shares subject to an award under the Prior Plans are forfeited or expire or an award under the Prior Plans is settled for cash (in whole or in part), the Shares subject to such Award or award under the Prior Plans shall, to the extent of such forfeiture, expiration or cash settlement, again be available for Awards under the Plan, in accordance with Section 3.1(d) below. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the following Shares shall not be added to the Shares authorized for grant under paragraph (a) of this Section: (i) Shares tendered by the Participant or withheld by the Company in payment of the purchase price of an Option, (ii) Shares tendered by the Participant or withheld by the Company to satisfy any tax withholding obligation with respect to an Award, and (iii) Shares subject to a Stock Appreciation Right that are not issued in connection with the stock settlement of the Stock Appreciation Right on exercise thereof.

(c) Substitute Awards shall not reduce the Shares authorized for grant under the Plan or authorized for grant to a Participant under Section 10.5. Additionally, in the event that a company acquired by the Company or any Subsidiary or with which the Company or any Subsidiary combines has shares available under a pre-existing plan approved by stockholders and not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, the shares available for grant pursuant to the terms of such pre-existing plan (as adjusted, to the extent appropriate, using the exchange ratio or other adjustment or valuation ratio or formula used in such acquisition or combination to determine the consideration payable to the holders of common stock of the entities party to such acquisition or combination) may be used for Awards under the Plan and shall not reduce the Shares authorized for grant under the Plan; provided that Awards using such available shares shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the terms of the pre-existing plan, absent the acquisition or combination, and shall only be made to individuals who were not Employees or Directors prior to such acquisition or combination.

(d) Any Shares that again become available for grant pursuant to this Article shall be added back as (i) one (1) Share if such Shares were subject to Options or Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan or options or stock appreciation rights granted under the Prior Plans, and (ii) as one and six-tenths (1.6) Shares if such Shares were subject to Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan or awards other than options or stock appreciation rights granted under the Prior Plans.

 

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3.2. Character of Shares. Any Shares issued hereunder may consist, in whole or in part, of authorized and unissued shares, treasury shares or shares purchased in the open market or otherwise.

 

4. ELIGIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION

4.1. Eligibility. Any Employee or Director shall be eligible to be selected as a Participant.

4.2. Administration. (a) The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have full power and authority, subject to the provisions of the Plan and subject to such orders or resolutions not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan as may from time to time be adopted by the Board, to: (i) select the Employees and Directors to whom Awards may from time to time be granted hereunder; (ii) determine the type or types of Awards, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, to be granted to each Participant hereunder; (iii) determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder; (iv) determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder; (v) determine whether, to what extent and under what circumstances Awards may be settled in cash, Shares or other property; (vi) determine whether, to what extent, and under what circumstances cash, Shares, other property and other amounts payable with respect to an Award made under the Plan shall be deferred either automatically or at the election of the Participant; (vii) determine whether, to what extent and under what circumstances any Award shall be canceled or suspended, provided that no determination may be made after the grant of the Award that would impair the rights of the Participant in any material respect without the Participant’s written consent; (viii) interpret and administer the Plan and any instrument or agreement entered into under or in connection with the Plan, including any Award Document; (ix) correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or any Award in the manner and to the extent that the Committee shall deem desirable to carry it into effect; (x) establish such rules and regulations and appoint such agents as it shall deem appropriate for the proper administration of the Plan; (xi) determine whether any Award, other than an Option or Stock Appreciation Right, will have Dividend Equivalents; and (xii) make any other determination and take any other action that the Committee deems necessary or desirable for administration of the Plan.

(b) Decisions of the Committee shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons or entities, including the Company, any Participant, and any Subsidiary. A majority of the members of the Committee may determine its actions, including fixing the time and place of its meetings.

(c) To the extent not inconsistent with applicable law, including Section 162(m) of the Code, or the rules and regulations of the principal securities exchange on which the Shares are traded), (i) the Board may exercise any or all of the authority of the Committee under the Plan and (ii) the Committee may delegate to (A) a committee of one or more directors of the Company any of the authority of the Committee under the Plan, including the right to grant, cancel or suspend Awards and (B) to the extent permitted by law, to one or more officers or a committee of officers the right to grant Awards to Employees who are not Directors, “executive officers” of the Company (as defined by Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act) or “officers” (as defined by Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act) and the authority to take action on behalf of the Committee pursuant to the Plan to cancel or suspend Awards to Employees who are not Directors, executive officers of the Company or officers of the Company.

 

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5. OPTIONS

5.1. Grant of Options. Options may be granted hereunder to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan. Any Option shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and to such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as the Committee shall deem desirable.

5.2. Award Documents. All Options shall be evidenced by a written Award Document in such form and containing such terms and conditions as the Committee shall determine which are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan. The terms of Options need not be the same with respect to each Participant. Granting an Option pursuant to the Plan shall impose no obligation on the recipient to exercise such Option. Any individual who is granted an Option pursuant to this Article may hold more than one Option granted pursuant to the Plan at the same time.

5.3. Option Price. Other than in connection with Substitute Awards, the option price per each Share purchasable under any Option granted pursuant to this Article shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of one Share on the date of issuance of such Option. Other than pursuant to Section 12.2, the Committee shall not without the approval of the Company’s stockholders (a) lower the option price per Share of an Option after it is issued, (b) cancel an Option when the option price per Share exceeds the Fair Market Value of the underlying Shares in exchange for cash or another Award (other than in connection with Substitute Awards), and (c) take any other action with respect to an Option that would be treated as a repricing under the rules and regulations of the principal securities exchange on which the Shares are traded.

5.4. Option Term. The term of each Option shall be fixed by the Committee in its sole discretion; provided that no Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of seven (7) years from the date the Option is granted, except in the event of death or disability.

5.5. Exercise of Options. (a) Vested Options granted under the Plan may be exercised by the Participant or by a Permitted Assignee thereof (or by the Participant’s executors, administrators, guardian or legal representative, as may be provided in an Award Document) as to all or part of the Shares covered thereby, by giving notice of exercise to the Company or its designated agent, specifying the number of Shares to be purchased. The notice of exercise shall be in such form, made in such manner, and in compliance with such other requirements consistent with the provisions of the Plan as the Committee may prescribe from time to time.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in an Award Document, full payment of such purchase price shall be made at the time of exercise and shall be made (i) in cash or cash equivalents (including certified check or bank check or wire transfer of immediately available funds), (ii) by tendering previously acquired Shares (either actually or by attestation, valued at their then Fair Market Value), (iii) with the consent of the Committee in any instance or through general administrative procedures approved by the Committee, by delivery of other consideration having a Fair Market Value on the exercise date equal to the total purchase price, (iv) with the consent of the Committee in any instance or through general administrative procedures approved

 

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by the Committee, by withholding Shares otherwise issuable in connection with the exercise of the Option, (v) through any other method specified in an Award Document (including same-day sales through a broker), or (vi) any combination of any of the foregoing. The notice of exercise, accompanied by such payment, shall be delivered to the Company at its principal business office or such other office as the Committee may from time to time direct, and shall be in such form, containing such further provisions consistent with the provisions of the Plan, as the Committee may from time to time prescribe. In no event may any Option granted hereunder be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

5.6. Form of Settlement. In its sole discretion, the Committee may provide at the time an Option is granted that the Shares to be issued upon an Option’s exercise shall be in the form of Restricted Stock or other similar securities.

5.7. Incentive Stock Options. The Committee may grant Options intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” as defined in Section 422 of the Code, to any employee of the Company or any Subsidiary, subject to the requirements of Section 422 of the Code. Solely for purposes of determining whether Shares are available for the grant of “incentive stock options” under the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued pursuant to “incentive stock options” granted under the Plan shall be the number of Shares set forth in the first sentence of Section 3.1(a), subject to adjustments provided in Section 12.2.

 

6. STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

6.1. Grant and Exercise. The Committee may provide Stock Appreciation Rights (a) in conjunction with all or part of any Option granted under the Plan or at any subsequent time during the term of such Option, (b) in conjunction with all or part of any Award (other than an Option) granted under the Plan or at any subsequent time during the term of such Award, or (c) without regard to any Option or other Award in each case upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may establish in its sole discretion.

6.2. Terms and Conditions. Stock Appreciation Rights shall be subject to such terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as shall be determined from time to time by the Committee, including the following:

(a) Upon the exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, the holder shall have the right to receive the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value of one Share on the date of exercise (or such amount less than such Fair Market Value as the Committee shall so determine at any time during a specified period before the date of exercise) over (ii) the grant price of the Stock Appreciation Right on the date of issuance, which, except in the case of Substitute Awards or in connection with an adjustment provided in Section 12.2, shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of one Share on such date of issuance of the Stock Appreciation Right.

(b) The Committee shall determine in its sole discretion whether payment of a Stock Appreciation Right shall be made in cash, in whole Shares or other property, or any combination thereof.

(c) The provisions of Stock Appreciation Rights need not be the same with respect to each recipient.

 

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(d) The Committee may impose such other conditions or restrictions on the terms of exercise and the grant price of any Stock Appreciation Right, as it shall deem appropriate. A Stock Appreciation Right shall have (i) a grant price not less than Fair Market Value on the date of grant (subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code with respect to a Stock Appreciation Right granted in conjunction with, but subsequent to, an Option), and (ii) a term not greater than seven (7) years except in the event of death or disability.

(e) Without the approval of the Company’s stockholders, other than pursuant to Section 12.2, the Committee shall not (i) reduce the grant price of any Stock Appreciation Right after the date of grant (ii) cancel any Stock Appreciation Right when the grant price per Share exceeds the Fair Market Value of the underlying Shares in exchange for cash or another Award (other than in connection with Substitute Awards), and (iii) take any other action with respect to a Stock Appreciation Right that would be treated as a repricing under the rules and regulations of the principal securities market on which the Shares are traded.

 

7. RESTRICTED STOCK AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

7.1. Grants. Awards of Restricted Stock and of Restricted Stock Units may be issued hereunder to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan (a “Restricted Stock Award” or “Restricted Stock Unit Award” respectively), and such Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards shall also be available as a form of payment of Performance Awards and other earned cash-based incentive compensation. A Restricted Stock Award or Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be subject to vesting restrictions during the Vesting Period as specified by the Committee. The Committee has absolute discretion to determine whether any consideration (other than services) is to be received by the Company or any Subsidiary as a condition precedent to the issuance of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units.

7.2. Award Documents. The terms of any Restricted Stock Award or Restricted Stock Unit Award granted under the Plan shall be set forth in a written Award Document which shall contain provisions determined by the Committee and not inconsistent with the Plan. The terms of Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards need not be the same with respect to each Participant.

7.3. Rights of Holders of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. Unless otherwise provided in the Award Document, beginning on the date of grant of the Restricted Stock Award and subject to execution of the Award Document, the Participant shall become a stockholder of the Company with respect to all Shares subject to the Award and shall have all of the rights of a stockholder, including the right to vote such Shares and the right to receive distributions made with respect to such Shares. A Participant receiving a Restricted Stock Unit Award shall not possess voting rights with respect to such Award. Except as otherwise provided in an Award Document any Shares or any other property (other than cash) distributed as a dividend or otherwise with respect to any Restricted Stock Award or Restricted Stock Unit Award as to which the restrictions have not yet lapsed shall be subject to the same restrictions as such Restricted Stock Award or Restricted Stock Unit Award.

7.4. Minimum Vesting Period. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards subject to continued service with the Company or a Subsidiary shall have a Vesting Period of not less than three (3) years from date of grant (but permitting pro rata vesting over

 

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such time), subject to accelerated vesting in the Committee’s discretion in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in Section 11.3) or the termination of the Participant’s service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards subject to the achievement of performance objectives shall have a minimum Vesting Period of one (1) year), subject to accelerated vesting in the Committee’s discretion in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in Section 11.3) or the termination of the Participant’s service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restrictions in the preceding two sentences shall not be applicable to grants of up to 5% of the number of Shares available for Awards under Section 3.1. Subject to the foregoing minimum Vesting Period requirements, the Committee may, in its sole discretion and subject to the limitations imposed under Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations thereunder in the case of a Restricted Stock Award intended to comply with the performance-based exception under Code Section 162(m), waive the forfeiture period and any other conditions set forth in any Award Agreement subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee shall deem appropriate.

7.5 Issuance of Shares. Any Restricted Stock granted under the Plan may be evidenced in such manner as the Board may deem appropriate, including book-entry registration or issuance of a stock certificate or certificates, which certificate or certificates shall be held by the Company. Such certificate or certificates shall be registered in the name of the Participant and shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the restrictions applicable to such Restricted Stock.

 

8. OTHER SHARE-BASED AWARDS

8.1. Grants. Other Awards of Shares and other Awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on, Shares or other property (“Other Share-Based Awards”), including deferred stock units, may be granted hereunder to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan. Other Share-Based Awards shall also be available as a form of payment of other Awards granted under the Plan and other earned cash-based compensation. Other Share-Based Awards shall be subject to vesting restrictions during the Vesting Period as specified by the Committee. The Committee has absolute discretion to determine whether any consideration (other than services) is to be received by the Company or any Subsidiary as a condition precedent to the issuance of Other Share-Based Awards.

8.2. Award Documents. The terms of Other Share-Based Awards granted under the Plan shall be set forth in a written Award Document which shall contain provisions determined by the Committee and not inconsistent with the Plan. The terms of such Awards need not be the same with respect to each Participant.

8.3. Minimum Vesting Period. Other Share-Based Awards subject solely to continued service with the Company or a Subsidiary shall have a Vesting Period of not less than three (3) years from date of grant (but permitting pro rata vesting over such time), subject to accelerated vesting in the Committee’s discretion in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in Section 11.3) or the termination of the Participant’s service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Other Share-Based Awards subject to the achievement of performance objectives shall have a minimum Vesting Period of one (1) year), subject to accelerated vesting in the Committee’s discretion in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in Section 11.3) or the termination of the Participant’s service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing,

 

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the restrictions in the preceding two sentences shall not be applicable to grants of up to 5% of the number of Shares available for Awards under Section 3.1. Subject to the foregoing minimum Vesting Period requirements, the Committee may, in its sole discretion and subject to the limitations imposed under Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations thereunder in the case of an Other Share-Based Award intended to comply with the performance-based exception under Code Section 162(m), waive the forfeiture period and any other conditions set forth in any Award Agreement subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee shall deem appropriate.

8.4. Payment. Except as may be provided in an Award Document, Other Share-Based Awards may be paid in cash, Shares, other property, or any combination thereof, in the sole discretion of the Committee. Other Share-Based Awards may be paid in a lump sum or in installments or, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, on a deferred basis subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

9. PERFORMANCE AWARDS

9.1. Grants. Performance Awards in the form of Performance Cash, Performance Shares or Performance Units, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, may be granted hereunder to Participants, for no consideration or for such minimum consideration as may be required by applicable law, either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan. The performance goals to be achieved for each Performance Period shall be conclusively determined by the Committee and may be based upon the criteria set forth in Section 10.2.

9.2. Award Documents. The terms of any Performance Award granted under the Plan shall be set forth in a written Award Document which shall contain provisions determined by the Committee and not inconsistent with the Plan, including whether such Awards shall have Dividend Equivalents. The terms of Performance Awards need not be the same with respect to each Participant.

9.3. Terms and Conditions. The performance criteria to be achieved during any Performance Period and the length of the Performance Period shall be determined by the Committee upon the grant of each Performance Award. The amount of the Award to be distributed shall be conclusively determined by the Committee.

9.4. Payment. Except as provided in Article 11 or as may be provided in an Award Document, Performance Awards will be distributed only after the end of the relevant Performance Period. Performance Awards may be paid in cash, Shares, other property, or any combination thereof, in the sole discretion of the Committee. Performance Awards may be paid in a lump sum or in installments following the close of the Performance Period or, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, on a deferred basis subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

10. CODE SECTION 162(m) PROVISIONS

10.1. Covered Employees. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, if the Committee determines at the time a Restricted Stock Award, a Restricted Stock Unit Award, a Performance Award or an Other Share-Based Award is granted to a Participant who is, or is

 

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likely to be, as of the end of the tax year in which the Company would claim a tax deduction in connection with such Award, a Covered Employee, then the Committee may provide that this Article 10 is applicable to such Award.

10.2. Performance Criteria. If the Committee determines that a Restricted Stock Award, a Restricted Stock Unit, a Performance Award or an Other Share-Based Award is intended to be subject to this Article 10, the lapsing of restrictions thereon and the distribution of cash, Shares or other property pursuant thereto, as applicable, shall be subject to the achievement of one or more objective performance goals established by the Committee, which shall be based on the attainment of specified levels of one or any combination of the following: net sales; revenue; revenue growth or product revenue growth; operating income (before or after taxes); pre- or after-tax income (before or after allocation of corporate overhead and bonus); earnings per share; net income (before or after taxes); return on equity; return on average equity or average assets with respect to a pre-determined peer group; achievement of balance sheet or income statement objectives; total shareholder return; return on sales, investment, assets or net assets; Share price, including appreciation in and/or maintenance of the price of the Shares or any other publicly-traded securities of the Company; market share; gross profits; earnings (including earnings before taxes, earnings before interest and taxes or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization); earnings growth; economic value-added models or equivalent metrics; comparisons with various stock market indices; reductions in costs; cash flow or cash flow per share (before or after dividends); return on capital (including return on total capital or return on invested capital); cash flow return on investment; expenses; improvement in or attainment of expense levels or working capital levels; operating margins, gross margins or cash margin; year-end cash; debt reductions; stockholder equity; market share; regulatory achievements or compliance; and implementation, completion or attainment of measurable objectives with respect to research, development, products or projects, production volume levels, acquisitions and divestitures and recruiting and maintaining personnel. Such performance goals also may be based solely by reference to the Company’s performance or the performance of a Subsidiary, division, business segment or business unit of the Company, or based upon the relative performance of other companies or upon comparisons of any of the indicators of performance relative to other companies. The Committee may also exclude charges that the Committee determines should appropriately be excluded, including, but not limited to (a) restructurings, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, and other unusual or non-recurring charges, (b) an event either not directly related to the operations of the Company or not within the reasonable control of the Company’s management, or (c) the cumulative effects of tax or accounting changes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Such performance goals shall be set by the Committee within the time period prescribed by, and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of, Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations thereunder.

10.3. Adjustments. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan (other than Article 11), with respect to any Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Performance Award or Other Share-Based Award that is subject to this Section 10, the Committee may adjust downwards, but not upwards, the amount payable pursuant to such Award, and the Committee may not waive the achievement of the applicable performance goals, except in the case of the death or disability of the Participant or as otherwise determined by the Committee in special circumstances.

 

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10.4. Restrictions. The Committee shall have the power to impose such other restrictions on Awards subject to this Article as it may deem necessary or appropriate to ensure that such Awards satisfy all requirements for “performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.

10.5. Limitations on Grants to Individual Participants. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 12.2, no Participant may during any calendar year (i) be granted Options or Stock Appreciation Rights under the Plan with respect to more than 2,000,000 Shares (4,000,000 Shares in the calendar year a Participant first becomes an Employee) and (ii) earn more than 1,000,000 Shares (2,000,000 Shares in the calendar year a Participant first becomes an Employee) under Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Unit Awards, Performance Awards and/or Other Share-Based Awards under the Plan that are intended to comply with the performance-based exception under Code Section 162(m) and are denominated in Shares (collectively, the “Limitations”). In addition to the foregoing, the maximum dollar value that may be earned by any Participant in any calendar year with respect to Performance Awards that are intended to comply with the performance-based exception under Code Section 162(m) and are denominated in cash is $3,000,000 ($6,000,000 in the calendar year a Participant first becomes an Employee). If an Award is cancelled, the cancelled Award shall continue to be counted toward the applicable Limitations.

 

11. CHANGE IN CONTROL PROVISIONS

11.1. Impact on Certain Awards. Award Documents or any other written agreement between the Participant and the Company may provide that in the event of a Change in Control of the Company (as defined in Section 11.3): (i) Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the date of the Change in Control shall be cancelled and terminated without payment if the Fair Market Value of one Share as of the date of the Change in Control is less than the per Share Option exercise price or Stock Appreciation Right grant price, and (ii) all Performance Awards shall be considered to be earned and payable (either in full or pro rata based on the portion of Performance Period completed as of the date of the Change in Control), and any limitations or other restrictions shall lapse and such Performance Awards shall be immediately settled or distributed, or canceled if of no value.

11.2. Assumption or Substitution of Certain Awards. (a) Unless otherwise provided in an Award Document or another written agreement between the Participant and the Company, in the event of a Change in Control of the Company in which the successor company assumes or substitutes for an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or Other Share-Based Award, if a Participant’s employment with such successor company (or a subsidiary thereof) is terminated within 12 months following such Change in Control (or prior thereto in connection with, the Change in Control) without Cause by the Company or the successor company: (i) Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the date of such termination of employment (or as of the date of the Change in Control if termination occurred prior to and in connection with the Change in Control) will immediately vest, become fully exercisable, and may thereafter be exercised for 12 months, (ii) restrictions, limitations and other conditions applicable to Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units outstanding as of the date of such termination of employment (or as of the date of the Change in Control if termination occurred prior to and in connection with the Change in Control) shall lapse and the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions

 

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and limitations and become fully vested, and (iii) the restrictions, limitations and other conditions applicable to any Other Share-Based Awards or any other Awards outstanding as of the date of such termination of employment (or as of the date of the Change in Control if termination occurred prior to and in connection with the Change in Control) shall lapse, and such Other Share-Based Awards or such other Awards shall become free of all restrictions, limitations or conditions and become fully vested and transferable to the full extent of the original grant. For the purposes of this Section 11.2, an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or Other Share-Based Award shall be considered assumed or substituted for if following the Change in Control the Award confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or Other Share-Based Award immediately prior to the Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash or other securities or property) received in the transaction constituting a Change in Control by holders of Shares for each Share held on the effective date of such transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the transaction constituting a Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor company, the Committee may, with the consent of the successor company, provide that the consideration to be received upon the exercise or vesting of an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or Other Share-Based Award, for each Share subject thereto, will be solely common stock of the successor company substantially equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Shares in the transaction constituting a Change in Control. The determination of such substantial equality of value of consideration shall be made by the Committee in its sole discretion and its determination shall be conclusive and binding.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in an Award Document or another written agreement between the Participant and the Company, in the event of a Change in Control of the Company to the extent the successor company does not assume or substitute (as described in Section 11.2(a)) for an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or Other Share-Based Award: (i) those Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the date of the Change in Control that are not assumed or substituted for shall immediately vest and become fully exercisable, (ii) restrictions, limitations and other conditions applicable to Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units that are not assumed or substituted for shall lapse and the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested, and (iii) the restrictions, limitations and other conditions applicable to any Other Share-Based Awards or any other Awards that are not assumed or substituted for shall lapse, and such Other Share-Based Awards or such other Awards shall become free of all restrictions, limitations or conditions and become fully vested and transferable to the full extent of the original grant.

(c) The Committee, in its discretion, may determine that, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company, all outstanding Awards, other than Restricted Stock, shall terminate , and that immediately before such termination such Award may be exercised, to the extent exercisable, and/or that each Participant shall receive, with respect to each Share subject to such Award, an amount equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of such Share immediately prior to the occurrence of such Change in Control over the exercise price per share, if any, of such Award; such amount to be payable in cash, in one or more kinds of stock or property (including the stock or property, if any, payable in the transaction) or in a combination thereof, as the Committee, in its discretion, shall determine.

 

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11.3. Change in Control. For purposes of the Plan, unless otherwise provided in an Award Document or another written agreement between the Participant and the Company, Change in Control means the occurrence of any one of the following events:

(a) During any twenty-four (24) month period, individuals who, as of the beginning of such period, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, provided that any person becoming a director subsequent to the beginning of such period whose election or nomination for election was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors then on the Board (either by a specific vote or by approval of the proxy statement of the Company in which such person is named as a nominee for director, without written objection to such nomination) shall be an Incumbent Director; provided, however, that no individual initially elected or nominated as a director of the Company as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to directors or as a result of any other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of any person other than the Board shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director;

(b) Any “person” (as such term is defined in the Exchange Act and as used in Sections 13(d)(3) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities eligible to vote for the election of the Board (the “Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that the event described in this paragraph (b) shall not be deemed to be a Change in Control by virtue of any of the following acquisitions: (i) by the Company or any Subsidiary, (ii) by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Subsidiary, (iii) by any underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, (iv) pursuant to a Non-Qualifying Transaction, as defined in paragraph (c), or (v) by any person of Voting Securities from the Company, if a majority of the Incumbent Board approves in advance of or within 30 days after the acquisition of beneficial ownership of 50% or more of Company Voting Securities by such person;

(c) The consummation of a merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or similar form of corporate transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries (a “Business Combination”), unless immediately following such Business Combination: (i) more than 50% of the total voting power of (A) the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (the “Surviving Corporation”), or (B) if applicable, the ultimate parent corporation that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of at least 90% of the voting securities eligible to elect directors of the Surviving Corporation (the “Parent Corporation”), is represented by Company Voting Securities that were outstanding immediately prior to such Business Combination (or, if applicable, is represented by securities into which such Company Voting Securities were converted pursuant to such Business Combination), (ii) no person (other than any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Surviving Corporation or the Parent Corporation), is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 50% or more of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities eligible to elect directors of the Parent Corporation (or, if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving

 

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Corporation) and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Parent Corporation (or, if there is no Parent Corporation, the Surviving Corporation) following the consummation of the Business Combination were Incumbent Directors at the time of the Board’s approval of the execution of the initial agreement providing for such Business Combination (any Business Combination which satisfies all of the criteria specified in (i), (ii) and (iii) above shall be deemed to be a “Non-Qualifying Transaction”);

(d) The stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the consummation of a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; or

(e) The occurrence of any other event that the Board determines by a duly approved resolution constitutes a Change in Control.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur solely because any person acquires beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the Company Voting Securities as a result of the acquisition of Company Voting Securities by the Company which reduces the number of Company Voting Securities outstanding; provided, that a Change in Control of the Company shall then occur if after such acquisition by the Company such person becomes the beneficial owner of additional Company Voting Securities that increases the percentage of outstanding Company Voting Securities beneficially owned by such person at a level above 50%, other than in connection with the acquisition of stock in a public offering by the Company.

11.4. Cause. For purposes of the Plan, unless otherwise provided in an Award Document, Cause shall mean (i) willful failure by the Participant which is not cured within 30 days after written notice to the Participant from the Company to perform his or her material responsibilities to the Company, or (ii) willful misconduct by the Participant which results in material harm to the Company. The Participant shall be considered to have been discharged for Cause if the Company determines within 30 days after the Participant’s resignation, that discharge for Cause was warranted.

11.5. Good Reason. For purposes of the Plan, unless otherwise provided in an Award Document, Good Reason shall mean (i) any significant diminution in the Participant’s responsibilities from and after the date of the Change in Control, or (ii) any reduction in the annual salary or target incentive cash compensation of the Participant from and after the date of the Change in Control.

 

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12. GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

12.1. Amendment and Termination of the Plan. The Board may, from time to time, alter, amend, suspend or terminate the Plan as it shall deem advisable, subject to any requirement for stockholder approval imposed by applicable law, including the rules and regulations of the principal securities market on which the Shares are traded; provided that the Board may not amend the Plan in any manner that would result in noncompliance with Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act; and further provided that the Board may not, without the approval of the Company’s stockholders, amend the Plan to (a) increase the number of Shares that may be the subject of Awards under the Plan (except for adjustments pursuant to Section 12.2), (b) expand the types of awards available under the Plan, (c) materially expand the class of persons eligible to participate in the Plan, (d) amend any provision of Section 5.3 or Section 6.2(e), (e) increase the maximum permissible term of any Option specified by Section 5.4 or the maximum permissible term of a Stock Appreciation Right specified by Section 6.2(d), or (f) increase the Limitations. The Board may not, without the approval of the Company’s stockholders, take any other action with respect to an Option or Stock Appreciation Right that would be treated as a repricing under the rules and regulations of the principal securities exchange on which the Shares are traded, including a reduction of the exercise price of an Option or the grant price of a Stock Appreciation Right or the exchange of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right for cash or another Award. In addition, no amendments to, or termination of, the Plan shall impair the rights of a Participant in any material respect under any Award previously granted without such Participant’s consent.

12.2. Adjustments. Except to the extent that Section 11.2 is applicable, in the event of any merger, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, dividend or distribution (whether in cash, shares or other property, other than a regular cash dividend), stock split, reverse stock split, spin-off or similar transaction or other change in corporate structure affecting the Shares or the value thereof, such adjustments and other substitutions shall be made to the Plan and to Awards as the Committee deems equitable or appropriate taking into consideration the accounting and tax consequences, including such adjustments in the aggregate number, class and kind of securities that may be delivered under the Plan, the Limitations, the maximum number of Shares that may be issued as incentive stock options and, in the aggregate or to any one Participant, in the number, class, kind and option or exercise price of securities subject to outstanding Awards granted under the Plan (including, if the Committee deems appropriate, the substitution of similar options to purchase the shares of, or other awards denominated in the shares of, another company) as the Committee may determine to be appropriate; provided, however, that the number of Shares subject to any Award shall always be a whole number.

12.3. Transferability of Awards. Except as provided below, no Award and no Shares that have not been issued or as to which any applicable restriction, performance or deferral period has not lapsed, may be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and such Award may be exercised during the life of the Participant only by the Participant or the Participant’s guardian or legal representative. To the extent and under such terms and conditions as determined by the Committee, a Participant may assign or transfer an Award (each transferee thereof, a “Permitted Assignee”) to (i) the Participant’s spouse, children or grandchildren (including any adopted and step children or grandchildren), parents, grandparents or siblings, (ii) to a trust for the benefit of

 

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one or more of the Participant or the persons referred to in clause (i), (iii) to a partnership, limited liability company or corporation in which the Participant or the persons referred to in clause (i) are the only partners, members or shareholders or (iv) for charitable donations; provided that such Permitted Assignee shall be bound by and subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Award Document relating to the transferred Award and shall execute an agreement satisfactory to the Company evidencing such obligations; and provided further that such Participant shall remain bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Company shall cooperate with any Permitted Assignee and the Company’s transfer agent in effectuating any transfer permitted under this Section.

12.4. Termination of Employment. The Committee shall determine and set forth in each Award Document whether any Awards granted in such Award Document will continue to be exercisable, and the terms of such exercise, on and after the date that a Participant ceases to be employed by or to provide services to the Company or any Subsidiary (including as a Director), whether by reason of death, disability, voluntary or involuntary termination of employment or services, or otherwise. The date of termination of a Participant’s employment or services will be determined by the Committee, which determination will be final. Except as may be provided in the Award Document issued to a Participant, or any other written agreement between the Participant and the Company, (i) Awards issued to a Participant stop vesting upon cessation of the Participant’s employment (or service as a director or consultant, in case of Awards issued to Participants while serving in that capacity); and (ii) Awards that have vested at the time of cessation of employment and provision of services may be exercised for up to 90 days thereafter and will then terminate.

12.5. Deferral; Dividend Equivalents. The Committee shall be authorized to establish procedures pursuant to which the payment of any Award may be deferred. Subject to the provisions of the Plan and any Award Document, the recipient of an Award other than an Option or Stock Appreciation Right may, if so determined by the Committee, be entitled to receive, currently or on a deferred basis, cash, stock or other property dividends, or cash payments in amounts equivalent to cash, stock or other property dividends on Shares (“Dividend Equivalents”) with respect to the number of Shares covered by the Award, as determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee may provide that such amounts and Dividend Equivalents (if any) shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Shares or otherwise reinvested and may provide that such amounts and Dividend Equivalents are subject to the same vesting or performance conditions as the underlying Award.

 

13. MISCELLANEOUS

13.1. Award Documents. Each Award Document shall either be (a) in writing in a form approved by the Committee and executed by the Company by an officer duly authorized to act on its behalf, or (b) an electronic notice in a form approved by the Committee and recorded by the Company (or its designee) in an electronic recordkeeping system used for the purpose of tracking one or more types of Awards as the Committee may provide; in each case and if required by the Committee, the Award Document shall be executed or otherwise electronically accepted by the recipient of the Award in such form and manner as the Committee may require. The Committee may authorize any officer of the Company to execute any or all Award Documents on behalf of the Company. The Award Document shall set forth the material terms and conditions of the Award as established by the Committee consistent with the provisions of the Plan.

 

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13.2. Tax Withholding. The Company shall have the right to make all payments or distributions pursuant to the Plan to a Participant (or a Permitted Assignee thereof) (any such person, a “Payee”) net of any applicable federal, state and local taxes required to be paid or withheld as a result of (a) the grant of any Award, (b) the exercise of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right, (c) the delivery of Shares or cash, (d) the lapse of any restrictions in connection with any Award or (e) any other event occurring pursuant to the Plan. The Company or any Subsidiary shall have the right to withhold from wages or other amounts otherwise payable to such Payee such withholding taxes as may be required by law, or to otherwise require the Payee to pay such withholding taxes. If the Payee shall fail to make such tax payments as are required, the Company or its Subsidiaries shall, to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes from any payment of any kind otherwise due to such Payee or to take such other action as may be necessary to satisfy such withholding obligations. The Committee shall be authorized to establish procedures for election by Participants to satisfy such obligation for the payment of such taxes by tendering previously acquired Shares (either actually or by attestation, valued at their then Fair Market Value), or by directing the Company to retain Shares (up to the Participant’s minimum required tax withholding rate or such other rate that will not cause an adverse accounting consequence or cost) otherwise deliverable in connection with the Award.

13.3. Right of Discharge Reserved; Claims to Awards. Nothing in the Plan nor the grant of an Award hereunder shall confer upon any Employee or Director the right to continue in the employment or service of the Company or any Subsidiary or affect any right that the Company or any Subsidiary may have to terminate the employment or service of (or to demote or to exclude from future Awards under the Plan) any such Employee or Director at any time for any reason. Except as specifically provided by the Committee, the Company shall not be liable for the loss of existing or potential profit from an Award in the event of termination of an employment or other relationship. No Employee or Participant shall have any claim to be granted any Award under the Plan, and there is no obligation for uniformity of treatment of Employees or Participants under the Plan.

13.4. Substitute Awards. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the terms of Substitute Awards may vary from the terms set forth in the Plan to the extent the Committee deems appropriate to conform, in whole or in part, to the provisions of the awards in substitution for which they are granted.

13.5. Cancellation of Award; Forfeiture of Gain. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, an Award Document or another written agreement between the Participant and the Company may provide that (a) if the Participant, without the consent of the Company, while employed by the Company or any Subsidiary or after termination of such employment or service, establishes a relationship with a competitor of the Company or any Subsidiary or engages in activity that is in conflict with or adverse to the interest of the Company or any Subsidiary (including conduct contributing to any financial restatements or financial irregularities), or otherwise breaches any legal or contractual duty or obligation to the Company or any Subsidiary, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, or (b) if within the time period specified in the Award Document or other agreement the Participant establishes a

 

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relationship with a competitor or engages in an activity referred to in the preceding sentence, then the Company may cancel any one or more Awards and the Participant will forfeit any gain realized on the vesting or exercise of the Award or Awards and must repay such gain to the Company.

13.6. Stop Transfer Orders. All certificates for Shares delivered under the Plan pursuant to any Award shall be subject to such stop-transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the rules, regulations and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which the Shares are then listed, and any applicable federal or state securities law, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

13.7. Nature of Payments. All Awards made pursuant to the Plan are in consideration of services performed or to be performed for the Company or any Subsidiary, division or business unit of the Company. Any income or gain realized pursuant to Awards under the Plan constitutes a special incentive payment to the Participant and shall not be taken into account, to the extent permissible under applicable law, as compensation for purposes of any of the employee benefit plans of the Company or any Subsidiary except as may be determined by the Committee or by the Board or board of directors of the applicable Subsidiary.

13.8. Other Plans. Nothing contained in the Plan shall prevent the Board from adopting other or additional compensation arrangements, subject to stockholder approval if such approval is required; and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

13.9. Severability. If any provision of the Plan shall be held unlawful or otherwise invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall (a) be deemed limited to the extent that such court of competent jurisdiction deems it lawful, valid and/or enforceable and as so limited shall remain in full force and effect, and (b) not affect any other provision of the Plan or part thereof, each of which shall remain in full force and effect. If the making of any payment or the provision of any other benefit required under the Plan shall be held unlawful or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such unlawfulness, invalidity or unenforceability shall not prevent any other payment or benefit from being made or provided under the Plan, and if the making of any payment in full or the provision of any other benefit required under the Plan in full would be unlawful or otherwise invalid or unenforceable, then such unlawfulness, invalidity or unenforceability shall not prevent such payment or benefit from being made or provided in part, to the extent that it would not be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, and the maximum payment or benefit that would not be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable shall be made or provided under the Plan.

13.10. Construction. As used in the Plan, the words “include” and “including,” and variations thereof, shall not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”

13.11. Unfunded Status of the Plan. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive compensation. With respect to any payments not yet made to a Participant by the Company, nothing contained herein shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater

 

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than those of a general creditor of the Company. In its sole discretion, the Committee or the Board may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to meet the obligations created under the Plan to deliver the Shares or payments in lieu of or with respect to Awards hereunder; provided, however, that the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the unfunded status of the Plan.

13.12. Governing Law. The Plan and all determinations made and actions taken thereunder, to the extent not otherwise governed by the Code or the laws of the United States, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflict of laws, and construed accordingly.

13.13. Effective Date of Plan; Termination of Plan. The Plan shall be effective on the date of the approval of the Plan by the holders of a majority of the Shares entitled to vote at a duly constituted meeting of the stockholders of the Company at which a quorum is present. The Plan shall be null and void and of no effect if the foregoing condition is not fulfilled and in such event each Award shall, notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of the Plan, be null and void and of no effect. Awards may be granted under the Plan at any time and from time to time on or prior to the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the Plan, on which date the Plan will expire except as to Awards then outstanding under the Plan. Such outstanding Awards shall remain in effect and be governed by the Plan until they have been exercised or terminated, or have expired.

13.14. Foreign Employees. Awards may be granted to Participants who are foreign nationals or employed outside the United States, or both, on such terms and conditions different from those applicable to Awards to Employees employed in the United States as may, in the judgment of the Committee, be necessary or desirable in order to recognize differences in local law or tax policy. The Committee also may impose conditions on the exercise or vesting of Awards in order to minimize the Company’s obligation with respect to tax equalization for Employees on assignments outside their home country.

13.15. Compliance with Section 409A of the Code. This Plan is intended to comply and shall be administered in a manner that is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that an Award or the payment, settlement or deferral thereof is subject to Section 409A of the Code, the Award shall be granted, paid, settled or deferred in a manner that will comply with Section 409A of the Code, including regulations or other guidance issued with respect thereto, except as otherwise determined by the Committee. Any provision of this Plan that would cause the grant of an Award or the payment, settlement or deferral thereof to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall be amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code on a timely basis, which may be made on a retroactive basis, in accordance with regulations and other guidance issued under Section 409A of the Code.

13.16. Captions. The captions in the Plan are for convenience of reference only, and are not intended to narrow, limit or affect the substance or interpretation of the provisions contained herein.

 

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EX-10.2 3 dex102.htm CREDIT AGREEMENT Credit Agreement

Exhibit 10.2

 

 

$50,000,000

CREDIT AGREEMENT

among

ECLIPSYS CORPORATION,

as Borrower

CERTAIN DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER

FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO,

as Guarantors,

THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO,

and

WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Administrative Agent

and

as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner

Dated as of May 9, 2008

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

   1

Section 1.1

   Defined Terms.    1

Section 1.2

   Other Definitional Provisions.    29

Section 1.3

   Accounting Terms.    29

Section 1.4

   Time References.    30

Section 1.5

   Execution of Documents.    30
ARTICLE II THE LOANS; AMOUNT AND TERMS    30

Section 2.1

   Revolving Loans.    30

Section 2.2

   Letter of Credit Subfacility.    32

Section 2.3

   Fees.    35

Section 2.4

   Commitment Termination and Reductions.    36

Section 2.5

   Prepayments.    37

Section 2.6

   Default Rate and Payment Dates.    39

Section 2.7

   Computation of Interest and Fees; Usury.    39

Section 2.8

   Pro Rata Treatment and Payments.    41

Section 2.9

   Non-Receipt of Funds by the Administrative Agent.    43

Section 2.10

   Yield Protection.    44

Section 2.11

   Indemnity.    46

Section 2.12

   Taxes.    46

Section 2.13

   Indemnification in Respect of Letters of Credit; Nature of Issuing Lender’s Duties.    48

Section 2.14

   Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders.    50
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES    51

Section 3.1

   Financial Condition.    51

Section 3.2

   No Material Adverse Effect.    52

Section 3.3

   Corporate Existence; Compliance with Law.    52

Section 3.4

   Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations.    52

Section 3.5

   No Legal Bar; No Default.    52

Section 3.6

   No Material Litigation.    53

Section 3.7

   Investment Company Act; etc.    53

Section 3.8

   Margin Regulations.    53

Section 3.9

   ERISA.    54

Section 3.10

   Environmental Matters.    54

Section 3.11

   Use of Proceeds.    55

Section 3.12

   Subsidiaries; Joint Ventures; Partnerships.    55

Section 3.13

   Ownership.    56

Section 3.14

   Taxes.    56

Section 3.15

   Intellectual Property Rights.    56

Section 3.16

   Solvency.    57

Section 3.17

   Location of Collateral.    57

Section 3.18

   No Burdensome Restrictions.    57

Section 3.19

   Brokers’ Fees.    58

Section 3.20

   Labor Matters.    58

Section 3.21

   Accuracy and Completeness of Information.    58

 

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Section 3.22

   Significant Agreements.    58

Section 3.23

   Insurance.    58

Section 3.24

   Security Documents.    59

Section 3.25

   Classification of Senior Indebtedness.    59

Section 3.26

   Anti-Terrorism Laws.    59

Section 3.27

   Compliance with OFAC Rules and Regulations.    59

Section 3.28

   Compliance with FCPA.    60

Section 3.29

   Consent; Governmental Authorizations.    60

Section 3.30

   Permitted Cash Collateral.    60
ARTICLE IV CONDITIONS PRECEDENT    61

Section 4.1

   Conditions to Closing Date.    61

Section 4.2

   Conditions to All Extensions of Credit.    66
ARTICLE V AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS    67

Section 5.1

   Financial Statements.    67

Section 5.2

   Certificates; Other Information.    68

Section 5.3

   Payment of Taxes and Other Obligations.    69

Section 5.4

   Conduct of Business and Maintenance of Existence.    69

Section 5.5

   Maintenance of Property; Insurance.    70

Section 5.6

   Inspection of Property; Books and Records; Discussions.    70

Section 5.7

   Notices.    70

Section 5.8

   Environmental Laws.    72

Section 5.9

   Financial Covenants.    72

Section 5.10

   Additional Guarantors.    73

Section 5.11

   Compliance with Law.    73

Section 5.12

   Pledged Assets.    74

Section 5.13

   Covenants Regarding Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights.    74

Section 5.14

   Further Assurances.    76
ARTICLE VI NEGATIVE COVENANTS    77

Section 6.1

   Indebtedness.    78

Section 6.2

   Liens.    78

Section 6.3

   Nature of Business.    79

Section 6.4

   Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Purchase of Assets, etc.    79

Section 6.5

   Advances, Investments and Loans.    81

Section 6.6

   Transactions with Affiliates.    81

Section 6.7

   Ownership of Subsidiaries; Restrictions.    81

Section 6.8

   Corporate Changes; Significant Agreements.    81

Section 6.9

   Limitation on Restricted Actions.    82

Section 6.10

   Restricted Payments.    82

Section 6.11

   Amendment of Subordinated Debt.    82

Section 6.12

   Sale Leasebacks.    82

Section 6.13

   No Further Negative Pledges.    83

Section 6.14

   Account Control Agreements; Additional Bank Accounts.    83

Section 6.15

   Compliance With Significant Agreements.    83

Section 6.16

   Maximum Consolidated Capital Expenditures.    83

Section 6.17

   Permitted Cash Collateral.    84

 

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ARTICLE VII EVENTS OF DEFAULT

   84

Section 7.1

   Events of Default.    84

Section 7.2

   Acceleration; Remedies.    87
ARTICLE VIII THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT    88

Section 8.1

   Appointment and Authority.    88

Section 8.2

   Nature of Duties.    88

Section 8.3

   Exculpatory Provisions.    88

Section 8.4

   Reliance by Administrative Agent.    89

Section 8.5

   Notice of Default.    90

Section 8.6

   Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders.    90

Section 8.7

   Indemnification.    90

Section 8.8

   Administrative Agent in Its Individual Capacity.    91

Section 8.9

   Successor Administrative Agent.    91

Section 8.10

   Other Agents.    92

Section 8.11

   Collateral and Guaranty Matters.    92
ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS    93

Section 9.1

   Amendments, Waivers and Release of Collateral.    93

Section 9.2

   Notices.    95

Section 9.3

   No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies.    97

Section 9.4

   Survival of Representations and Warranties.    97

Section 9.5

   Payment of Expenses and Taxes; Indemnity.    97

Section 9.6

   Successors and Assigns; Participations.    99

Section 9.7

   Right of Set-off; Sharing of Payments.    103

Section 9.8

   Table of Contents and Section Headings.    104

Section 9.9

   Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness; Electronic Execution.    104

Section 9.10

   Severability.    105

Section 9.11

   Integration.    105

Section 9.12

   Governing Law.    105

Section 9.13

   Consent to Jurisdiction; Service of Process and Venue.    105

Section 9.14

   Confidentiality.    106

Section 9.15

   Acknowledgments.    107

Section 9.16

   Waivers of Jury Trial.    107

Section 9.17

   Patriot Act Notice.    108

Section 9.18

   Resolution of Drafting Ambiguities.    108

Section 9.19

   Continuing Agreement.    108
ARTICLE X GUARANTY    109

Section 10.1

   The Guaranty.    109

Section 10.2

   Bankruptcy.    109

Section 10.3

   Nature of Liability.    110

Section 10.4

   Independent Obligation.    110

Section 10.5

   Authorization.    110

Section 10.6

   Reliance.    111

Section 10.7

   Waiver.    111

Section 10.8

   Limitation on Enforcement.    112

Section 10.9

   Confirmation of Payment.    112

 

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Schedules      
Schedule 1.1(a)       Investments
Schedule 1.1(b)       Liens
Schedule 1.1(c)       Commitments
Schedule 1.1(d)       Auction Rate Securities
Schedule 3.12       Subsidiaries
Schedule 3.14       Taxes
Schedule 3.15       Intellectual Property
Schedule 3.17(a)       Location of Real Property
Schedule 3.17(b)       Location of Collateral
Schedule 3.17(c)       Chief Executive Offices
Schedule 3.20       Labor Matters
Schedule 3.22       Significant Agreements
Schedule 3.23       Insurance
Schedule 3.30       Restricted Cash Collateral
Schedule 6.1(b)       Indebtedness
Schedule 6.14       Accounts
Exhibits      
Exhibit 1.1(a)       Form of Account Designation Notice
Exhibit 1.1(b)       Form of Assignment and Assumption
Exhibit 1.1(c)       Form of Deposit Account Control Agreement
Exhibit 1.1(d)       Form of Joinder Agreement
Exhibit 1.1(e)       Form of Notice of Borrowing
Exhibit 1.1(f)       Form of Permitted Acquisition Certificate
Exhibit 1.1(g)       Form of Securities Account Control Agreement
Exhibit 2.1(e)       Form of Revolving Note
Exhibit 4.1(b)       Form of Officer’s Certificate
Exhibit 4.1(f)       Form of Solvency Certificate
Exhibit 4.1(o)       Form of Financial Condition Certificate
Exhibit 4.1(p)       Form of Patriot Act Certificate
Exhibit 5.2(a)       Form of Officer’s Compliance Certificate

 

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CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 9, 2008 among ECLIPSYS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), each of those Domestic Subsidiaries of the Borrower identified as a “Guarantor” on the signature pages hereto and such other Domestic Subsidiaries of the Borrower as may from time to time become a party hereto (such Subsidiaries, each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), the several banks and other financial institutions as are, or may from time to time become parties to this Agreement (each a “Lender” and, collectively, the “Lenders”), and WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders hereunder (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Credit Parties (as hereinafter defined) have requested that the Lenders make loans and other financial accommodations to the Credit Parties in an aggregate amount of up to $50,000,000, as more particularly described herein; and

WHEREAS, the Lenders have agreed to make such loans and other financial accommodations to the Credit Parties on the terms and conditions contained herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, such parties hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms.

As used in this Agreement, terms defined in the preamble to this Agreement have the meanings therein indicated, and the following terms have the following meanings:

Account Designation Notice” shall mean the Account Designation Notice dated as of the Closing Date from the Borrower to the Administrative Agent in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1(a).

Additional Credit Party” shall mean each Person that becomes a Guarantor by execution of a Joinder Agreement in accordance with Section 5.10.

Administrative Agent” or “Agent” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement and shall include any successors in such capacity.

Administrative Questionnaire” shall mean an Administrative Questionnaire in a form supplied by the Administrative Agent.


Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified.

Agreement” or “Credit Agreement” shall mean this Agreement, as amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms.

Alternate Base Rate” shall mean, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1%. For purposes hereof: “Prime Rate” shall mean, at any time, the rate of interest per annum publicly announced or otherwise identified from time to time by Wachovia at its principal office in Charlotte, North Carolina as its prime rate. Each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective as of the opening of business on the day such change in the Prime Rate occurs. The parties hereto acknowledge that the rate announced publicly by Wachovia as its Prime Rate is an index or base rate and shall not necessarily be its lowest or best rate charged to its customers or other banks; and “Federal Funds Effective Rate” shall mean, for any day, the weighted average of the rates on overnight federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by federal funds brokers, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published on the next succeeding Business Day, the average of the quotations for the day of such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it. If for any reason the Administrative Agent shall have determined (which determination shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error) that it is unable to ascertain the Federal Funds Effective Rate, for any reason, including the inability or failure of the Administrative Agent to obtain sufficient quotations in accordance with the terms above, the Alternate Base Rate shall be determined without regard to clause (b) of the first sentence of this definition, as appropriate, until the circumstances giving rise to such inability no longer exist. Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective on the opening of business on the date of such change.

Applicable Percentage” shall mean a rate per annum equal to 0.75%.

Approved Bank” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of “Cash Equivalents.”

Approved Fund” shall mean any Fund that is administered, managed or underwritten by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

Asset Disposition” shall mean the disposition of any or all of the assets (including, without limitation, the Capital Stock of a Subsidiary or any ownership interest in a Person) of any Credit Party or any Subsidiary whether by sale, lease, transfer or otherwise, in a single transaction or in a series of transactions. The term “Asset Disposition” shall not include (a) the sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of assets permitted by Subsections 6.4(a)(i) through (viii), (b) any Equity Issuance or (c) any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of Permitted Cash Collateral.

 

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Assignment and Assumption” shall mean an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 9.6), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit 1.1(b) or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

Bankruptcy Code” shall mean the Bankruptcy Code in Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, modified, succeeded or replaced from time to time.

Bankruptcy Event” shall mean any of the events described in Section 7.1(e).

Bankruptcy Event of Default” shall mean an Event of Default specified in Section 7.1(e).

Borrower” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

Borrowing Date” shall mean, in respect of any Loan, the date such Loan is made.

Business” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.10.

Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in Charlotte, North Carolina or New York, New York are authorized or required by law to close; provided, however, that when used in connection with a determination of the LIBOR Market Index Rate, the term “Business Day” shall also exclude any day on which banks in London, England are not open for dealings in Dollar deposits in the London interbank market.

Capital Lease” shall mean any lease of property, real or personal, the obligations with respect to which are required to be capitalized on a balance sheet of the lessee in accordance with GAAP.

Capital Lease Obligations” shall mean the capitalized lease obligations relating to a Capital Lease determined in accordance with GAAP.

Capital Stock” shall mean (a) in the case of a corporation, capital stock, (b) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of capital stock, (c) in the case of a partnership, partnership interests (whether general or limited), (d) in the case of a limited liability company, membership interests and (e) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person.

Cash Collateral Accounts” shall mean (a) that certain securities account numbered 27018852 maintained at Wachovia, (b) that certain securities account numbered CP-10398 maintained at UBS and (c) such other accounts as agreed to in writing from time to time by the

 

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Borrower and the Administrative Agent; provided, that with respect to each such account (i) the Administrative Agent, the Borrower and the institution at which such account is maintained shall have executed a Deposit Account Control Agreement or Securities Account Control Agreement (as applicable) with respect to such account, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and (ii) the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Lenders, shall have a first priority perfected security interest in such account (such security interest to be supported by a legal opinion from counsel to the Borrower in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent).

Cash Equivalents” shall mean (a) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided that the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged in support thereof) having maturities of not more than twelve months from the date of acquisition (“Government Obligations”), (b) Dollar denominated time deposits, certificates of deposit, Eurodollar time deposits and Eurodollar certificates of deposit of (i) any domestic commercial bank of recognized standing having capital and surplus in excess of $250,000,000 or (ii) any bank whose short-term commercial paper rating at the time of the acquisition thereof is at least A-1 or the equivalent thereof from S&P or from Moody’s is at least P-1 or the equivalent thereof from Moody’s (any such bank being an “Approved Bank”), in each case with maturities of not more than 364 days from the date of acquisition, (c) commercial paper and variable or fixed rate notes issued by any Approved Bank (or by the parent company thereof) or any variable rate notes issued by, or guaranteed by any domestic corporation rated A-1 (or the equivalent thereof) or better by S&P or P-1 (or the equivalent thereof) or better by Moody’s and maturing within six months of the date of acquisition, (d) repurchase agreements with a bank or trust company (including a Lender) or a recognized securities dealer having capital and surplus in excess of $500,000,000 for direct obligations issued by or fully guaranteed by the United States of America, (e) obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision thereof for the payment of the principal and redemption price of and interest on which there shall have been irrevocably deposited Government Obligations maturing as to principal and interest at times and in amounts sufficient to provide such payment, (f) money market accounts subject to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“SEC Rule 2a-7”) which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents set forth in clauses (a) through (f) above and of which 95% shall at all times be comprised of First Tier Securities (as defined in SEC Rule 2a-7) and any remaining amount shall at all times be comprised of Second Tier Securities (as defined in SEC Rule 2a-7), (g) shares of any so-called “money market fund,” provided that such fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, has net assets of at least $100,000,000 and has an investment portfolio with an average maturity of 365 days or less and (h) instruments comparable to those referred to in clauses (a) through (g) above denominated in Euros or any other foreign currency comparable in credit quality and tenor to those referred to above and customarily used by corporations for short term cash management purposes in jurisdictions outside the United States of America.

Change in Law” shall mean the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority.

 

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Change of Control” shall mean at any time the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of thirty percent (30%) or more of the then outstanding Voting Stock of the Borrower; or (b) the majority of the Board of Directors of the Borrower fails to consist of Continuing Directors.

Closing Date” shall mean the date of this Agreement.

Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

Collateral” shall mean a collective reference to the collateral which is identified in and subject to a security interest under the Security Documents and any other property or assets of a Credit Party, whether tangible or intangible and whether real or personal, that may from time to time secure the Credit Party Obligations. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “Collateral” shall not include Excluded Assets or any other property excluded by the terms of the Security Documents from the collateral set forth therein.

Commitment” shall mean the Revolving Commitments and the LOC Commitment, individually or collectively, as appropriate.

Commitment Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).

Commitment Period” shall mean (a) with respect to Revolving Loans, the period from and including the Closing Date to but excluding the Maturity Date and (b) with respect to Letters of Credit, the period from and including the Closing Date to the Maturity Date.

Commonly Controlled Entity” shall mean an entity, whether or not incorporated, which is under common control with the Borrower within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA or is part of a group which includes the Borrower and which is treated as a single employer under Section 414(b) or 414(c) of the Code or, solely for purposes of Section 412 of the Code to the extent required by such section, Section 414(m) or 414(o) of the Code.

Consolidated” shall mean, when used with reference to financial statements or financial statement items of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries or any other Person, such statements or items on a consolidated basis in accordance with the consolidation principles of GAAP.

Consolidated Assets” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the Consolidated assets of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries at such date, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Consolidated Capital Expenditures” shall mean, as of any date of determination for any period ending on such date, all expenditures of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis for such period that in accordance with GAAP would be classified as capital expenditures, including, without limitation, Capital Lease Obligations; provided, however, that

 

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the term “Consolidated Capital Expenditures” shall not include (a) any Permitted Acquisition; (b) capital expenditures in respect of the reinvestment of proceeds from Recovery Events in accordance with the terms of Section 2.5(b)(vi) or (c) the reinvestment of proceeds of permitted Asset Dispositions.

Consolidated EBITDA” shall mean, with respect to the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis, as of any date of determination for any specified period ending on such date, without duplication, (a) Consolidated Net Income for such period plus (b) the sum of the following to the extent deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income: (i) Consolidated Interest Expense (net of any interest income) of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis for such period, (ii) tax expense (including, without limitation, any federal, state, local and foreign income and similar taxes but net of any tax credits and rebates) of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such period, (iii) depreciation and amortization expense of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such period, (iv) bad debt expense of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries during such period in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 during such period, (v) other non-cash charges of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such period (including without limitation (x) stock-based awards compensation expense, including without limitation any such charges arising from stock options, restricted stock grants or other equity incentive grants and (y) any impairment charge or asset write-offs related to assets (including goodwill)) and (vi) any non-recurring cash charges or losses of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such period minus (c) non-cash charges previously added back to Consolidated Net Income in determining Consolidated EBITDA to the extent such non-cash charges have become cash charges during such period minus (d) any other non-recurring cash gains during such period minus (e) to the extent greater than $10,000,000 during any four fiscal quarter period, capitalized software expenses of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis during such period.

Consolidated Funded Debt” shall mean, as of any date of determination, Funded Debt of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis.

Consolidated Interest Expense” shall mean, as of any date of determination for any period ending on such date, all interest expense (excluding amortization of debt discount and premium to the extent not paid in cash, but including the interest component under Capital Leases and synthetic leases, tax retention operating leases, off-balance sheet loans and similar off-balance sheet financing products) for such period of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis.

Consolidated Net Income” shall mean, as of any date of determination for any specified period ending on such date, the net income (excluding extraordinary losses and gains) of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis for such period, all as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Continuing Director” shall mean, with respect to any Person as of any date of determination, any member of the board of directors of such Person who (a) was a member of such board of directors on the Closing Date, or (b) was nominated for election or elected to such board of directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such board at the time of such nomination or election.

 

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Contractual Obligation” shall mean, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any contract, agreement, instrument or undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.

Control” shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “Controlling” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative thereto.

Copyright License” shall mean any agreement, whether written or oral, providing for the grant by or to a Person of any right under any Copyright, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15.

Copyrights” shall mean all copyrights of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries in all Works, now existing or hereafter created or acquired, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications in connection therewith, including, without limitation, registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Copyright Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any state thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof, or otherwise, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15 and all renewals thereof.

Credit Documents” shall mean this Agreement, each of the Revolving Notes, any Joinder Agreement, the Letters of Credit, LOC Documents and the Security Documents and all other agreements, documents, certificates and instruments delivered to the Administrative Agent or any Lender by any Credit Party in connection therewith (other than any agreement, document, certificate or instrument related to a Hedging Agreement).

Credit Party” shall mean any of the Borrower or the Guarantors.

Credit Party Intellectual Property” shall mean, collectively, all Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and all material Copyright Licenses, Patent Licenses and Trademark Licenses of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, all goodwill associated therewith and all rights to sue for infringement thereof.

Credit Party Obligations” shall mean, without duplication, (a) all of the obligations, indebtedness and liabilities of the Credit Parties to the Lenders (including the Issuing Lender) and the Administrative Agent, whenever arising, under this Agreement, the Revolving Notes or any of the other Credit Documents, including principal, interest, fees, reimbursements and indemnification obligations and other amounts (including, but not limited to, any interest accruing after the occurrence of a filing of a petition of bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to any Credit Party, regardless of whether such interest is an allowed claim under the Bankruptcy Code) and (b) all liabilities and obligations, whenever arising, owing from any Credit Party or any of their Subsidiaries to any Hedging Agreement Provider arising under any Secured Hedging Agreement.

 

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Debt Issuance” shall mean the issuance of any Indebtedness by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries (excluding any Equity Issuance or any Indebtedness of any Credit Party and its Subsidiaries permitted to be incurred pursuant to Sections 6.1(a)-(g) hereof).

Default” shall mean any of the events specified in Section 7.1, whether or not any requirement for the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, or any other condition, has been satisfied.

Default Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.

Defaulting Lender” shall mean, at any time, any Lender that, at such time (a) has failed to make a Loan required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or failed to fund a Participation Interest in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (b) has failed to pay to the Administrative Agent or any Lender an amount owed by such Lender pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and such default remains uncured, or (c) has been deemed insolvent or has become subject to a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding or to a receiver, trustee or similar official.

Deposit Account Control Agreement” shall mean an agreement, among a Credit Party, a depository institution, and the Administrative Agent, which agreement is either substantially in the form of Exhibit 1.1(c) or in a form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which provides the Administrative Agent with “control” (as such term is used in Article 9 of the UCC) over the deposit account(s) described therein, as the same may be amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time.

Dollars” and “$” shall mean dollars in lawful currency of the United States of America.

Domestic Subsidiary” shall mean any Subsidiary that is organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any state, commonwealth or territory thereof or under the laws of the District of Columbia.

Eligible Accounts” shall mean, as of any date of determination, each account receivable of the Credit Parties that meets the following requirements: (a) (i) the sale of goods or services reflected in such account is final, (ii) such goods and services have been delivered or provided and accepted by the account debtor, (iii) the account debtor has been billed for such goods and services and (iv) payment for such goods and services is owing; (b) the account is subject to the first priority perfected Lien of the Administrative Agent and is not subject to any Lien other than the Lien of the Administrative Agent (other than Permitted Liens); (c) such account is not outstanding for more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the invoice date or ninety (90) days after the due date; (d) the applicable Credit Party has lawful title to each of such accounts; (e) no such account is subject to any material dispute, offset or counterclaim (ineligible accounts as a consequence of offset shall include contra accounts); (f) the applicable Credit Party has the right to assign and grant a security interest in such account to the Administrative Agent; (g) no

 

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account debtor in respect of any of such account is (i) incorporated in or primarily conducting business in any jurisdiction located outside the United States of America, (ii) an Affiliate of the Borrower or (iii) any foreign or domestic government or any agency, department or instrumentality thereof; (h) the Borrower is not aware of any reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, custodianship, insolvency or other like proceeding in respect of the account debtor for any such account; and (i) no such account is due from an account debtor with more than fifty percent (50%) of its accounts being ineligible accounts; provided, that the aggregate amount of all accounts from any one account debtor or group of account debtors that are Affiliates shall not exceed 25% of all Eligible Accounts.

Eligible Assignee” means (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender, (c) an Approved Fund, and (d) any other Person (other than a natural person) approved by (i) the Administrative Agent, (ii) in the case of any assignment of a Revolving Commitment, the Issuing Lender, and (iii) unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower (each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, “Eligible Assignee” shall not include the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries.

Environmental Laws” shall mean any and all applicable foreign, federal, state, local or municipal laws, rules, orders, regulations, statutes, ordinances, codes, decrees, requirements of any Governmental Authority or other Requirement of Law (including common law) regulating, relating to or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning protection of human health or the environment, as now or may at any time be in effect during the term of this Agreement.

EPSI Account” shall mean that certain deposit account numbered 0000312694 maintained at The Private Bank.

Equity Issuance” shall mean any issuance by any Credit Party or any Subsidiary to any Person which is not a Credit Party or a Subsidiary of (a) shares or interests of its Capital Stock, (b) any shares or interests of its Capital Stock pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants or similar rights, (c) any shares or interests of its Capital Stock pursuant to the conversion of any debt securities to equity or (d) warrants or options or similar rights that are exercisable or convertible into shares or interests of its Capital Stock. The term “Equity Issuance” shall not include (i) any Asset Disposition or (ii) any Debt Issuance.

ERISA” shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.

Event of Default” shall mean any of the events specified in Section 7.1; provided, however, that any requirement for the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, or any other condition, has been satisfied.

Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Excluded Account” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.14(b).

 

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Excluded Assets” shall mean (a) real property and any Fixtures (as defined in the UCC) attached or appurtenant thereto, (b) any rights or property acquired by a Credit Party under, or subject to, a lease, contract, or license, if and for so long as the grant of a Lien under a Credit Document would constitute or result in (x) the abandonment, invalidation or unenforceability or any right, title or interest of such Credit Party therein or (y) a breach or termination pursuant to the terms of, or a default under, any such lease, contract, or license (other than to the extent that any restriction on such agreement would be rendered ineffective pursuant to Sections 9-406, 9-407, 9-408 or 9-409 of the UCC (or any successor provision or provisions) of any relevant jurisdiction or any other applicable law or principles of equity); provided, however, that at such time as the condition causing such abandonment, invalidation or unenforceability shall be no longer in effect with respect to any property, such property shall no longer constitute Excluded Assets, (c) any insurance or condemnation proceeds from any of the foregoing to the extent required to be maintained for the benefit of, and paid over to, a Person other than Borrower or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Excluded Assets” shall not include (i) monies due to become due in respect of any of the foregoing Excluded Assets (unless such monies would constitute Excluded Assets referred to in clauses (a) – (c) above) or (ii) any Proceeds (as defined in the UCC), substitutions, or replacements of any Excluded Assets referred to in clauses (a) – (c) above (unless such Proceeds, substitutions or replacements would constitute Excluded Assets referred to in clauses (a) – (c) above).

Excluded Equity Issuance” shall mean (i) any Equity Issuance for compensatory purposes to, or arising from the exercise of compensatory stock options and stock grants by, any current or former employee, director or consultant of any Credit Party, (ii) any Equity Issuance by the Borrower the proceeds of which are used as consideration for or to consummate a Permitted Acquisition or (iii) any Equity Issuance in connection with commercial relationships with respect to which the Net Cash Proceeds (in the aggregate for all such issuances under this clause (iii)) do not exceed $1,000,000 during the term of this Agreement.

Excluded Taxes” shall mean, with respect to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the Issuing Lender or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower hereunder, (a) taxes imposed on or measured by its overall net income (however denominated), and franchise taxes imposed on it (in lieu of net income taxes), by the jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) under the laws of which such recipient is organized or in which its principal office is located or, in the case of any Lender, in which its applicable lending office is located, (b) any branch profits taxes imposed by the United States of America or any similar tax imposed by any other jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located and (c) in the case of a Foreign Lender, any withholding tax that is imposed on amounts payable to such Foreign Lender at the time such Foreign Lender becomes a party hereto (or designates a new lending office) or is attributable to such Foreign Lender’s failure or inability (other than as a result of a Change in Law) to comply with Section 2.12, except to the extent that such Foreign Lender (or its assignor, if any) was entitled, at the time of designation of a new lending office (or assignment), to receive additional amounts from the Borrower with respect to such withholding tax pursuant to Section 2.12.

 

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Extension of Credit” shall mean, as to any Lender, the making of a Loan by such Lender, any extension of any Loan or the issuance of, or participation in, a Letter of Credit by such Lender.

Federal Funds Effective Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of “Alternate Base Rate”.

Fee Letter” shall mean the letter agreement dated February 25, 2008, addressed to the Borrower from Wachovia, as amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time.

Foreign Lender” shall mean any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than that in which the Borrower is resident for tax purposes. For purposes of this definition, the United States of America, each State thereof and the District of Columbia shall be deemed to constitute a single jurisdiction.

Foreign Subsidiary” shall mean any Subsidiary that is not a Domestic Subsidiary.

Fund” means any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business.

Funded Debt” shall mean, with respect to any Person, without duplication, (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (c) all obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased by such Person (other than customary reservations or retentions of title under agreements with suppliers entered into in the ordinary course of business), (d) all obligations (including, without limitation, earnout obligations) of such Person incurred, issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services purchased by such Person (other than trade and other ordinary course payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business and due within six months of the incurrence thereof) which would appear as liabilities on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP, (e) the principal portion of all obligations of such Person under Capital Leases, (f) the unreimbursed amount of all letters of credit issued or bankers’ acceptances facilities created for the account of such Person, (g) all preferred Capital Stock (other than Qualified Preferred Stock) or other equity interests issued by such Person and which by the terms thereof could be (at the request of the holders thereof or otherwise) subject to mandatory sinking fund payments, redemption or other acceleration, (h) the principal balance outstanding under any Synthetic Lease, (i) to the extent due and payable at any time of determination, all net obligations of such Person under Hedging Agreements (valued as the net termination value thereof computed in accordance with a method approved by the International Swap Dealers Association and agreed to by such Person in the applicable Hedging Agreement, if applicable), excluding any portion thereof which would be accounted for as interest expense under GAAP, (j) all Indebtedness of others of the type described in clauses (a) through (i) hereof secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property owned or acquired by such Person, whether or

 

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not the obligations secured thereby have been assumed (provided, that if such Indebtedness has not been so assumed, the amount of Indebtedness of any Person for purposes of this clause (j) shall be deemed to be equal to the lesser of (i) the aggregate unpaid amount of such Indebtedness and (ii) the fair market value of the property encumbered thereby as determined by such Person in good faith), (k) all Guaranty Obligations of such Person with respect to Indebtedness of another Person of the type described in clauses (a) through (i) hereof, and (l) all Indebtedness of any partnership in which such Person is a general partner to the extent such Indebtedness is recourse to such Person.

GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States of America (or, in the case of Foreign Subsidiaries with significant operations outside the United States of America, generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time in their respective jurisdictions of organization or formation) applied on a consistent basis, subject, however, in the case of determination of compliance with the financial covenants set out in Section 5.9 to the provisions of Section 1.3.

Government Acts” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.13.

Government Obligations” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of “Cash Equivalents.”

Governmental Authority” shall mean the government of the United States of America or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

Guarantor” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

Guaranty” shall mean the guaranty of the Guarantors set forth in Article X.

Guaranty Obligations” shall mean, with respect to any Person, without duplication, any obligations of such Person (other than endorsements in the ordinary course of business of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection) guaranteeing or intended to guarantee any Indebtedness of any other Person in any manner, whether direct or indirect, and including without limitation any obligation, whether or not contingent, (a) to purchase any such Indebtedness, (b) to advance or provide funds or other support for the payment or purchase of any such Indebtedness or to maintain working capital, solvency or other balance sheet condition of such other Person (including without limitation keep well agreements, maintenance agreements, comfort letters or similar agreements or arrangements) for the benefit of any holder of Indebtedness of such other Person, (c) to lease or purchase property, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring payment to the holder of such Indebtedness, or (d) to otherwise assure or hold harmless the holder of such Indebtedness against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Guaranty Obligation hereunder shall (subject to any limitations set forth therein) be deemed to be an amount equal to the outstanding principal amount (or maximum principal amount, if larger) of the Indebtedness in respect of which such Guaranty Obligation is made.

 

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Hedging Agreement Provider” shall mean any Person that enters into a Hedging Agreement with a Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries to the extent that (a) such Person is (i) a Lender, (ii) an Affiliate of a Lender or (iii) any other Person that was a Lender (or an Affiliate of a Lender) at the time it entered into the Hedging Agreement but has ceased to be a Lender (or whose Affiliate has ceased to be a Lender) under the Credit Agreement or (b) such Person is a Lender or Affiliate of a Lender on the Closing Date and the Hedging Agreement was entered into on or prior to the Closing Date (even if such Person ceases to be a Lender or such Person’s Affiliate ceases to be a Lender); provided, in the case of a Secured Hedging Agreement with a Person who is no longer a Lender, such Person shall be considered a Hedging Agreement Provider only through the stated maturity date (without extension or renewal) of such Secured Hedging Agreement.

Hedging Agreement” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any agreement entered into to protect such Person against fluctuations in interest rates, or currency or raw materials values, including, without limitation, any interest rate swap, cap or collar agreement or similar arrangement between such Person and one or more counterparties, any foreign currency exchange agreement, currency protection agreements, commodity purchase or option agreements or other interest or exchange rate hedging agreements.

Indebtedness” shall mean, with respect to any Person, without duplication, (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (c) all obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased by such Person (other than customary reservations or retentions of title under agreements with suppliers entered into in the ordinary course of business), (d) all obligations (including, without limitation, earnout obligations) of such Person incurred, issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services purchased by such Person (other than trade and other ordinary course payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business and due within six months of the incurrence thereof) which, in each case, would appear as liabilities on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP, (e) all obligations of such Person under take-or-pay or similar arrangements, (f) all Indebtedness of others secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien on property owned or acquired by such Person, whether or not the Indebtedness secured thereby has been assumed by such Person (provided, that if such Indebtedness has not been so assumed, the amount of Indebtedness of any Person for purposes of this clause (f) shall be deemed to be equal to the lesser of (i) the aggregate unpaid amount of such Indebtedness and (ii) the fair market value of the property encumbered thereby as determined by such Person in good faith), (g) all Guaranty Obligations of such Person with respect to Indebtedness of another Person, (h) the principal portion of all Capital Lease Obligations, (i) all net obligations of such Person under Hedging Agreements (valued as the net termination value thereof computed in accordance with a method approved by the International Swap Dealers Association and agreed to by such Person in the applicable Hedging Agreement, if applicable), excluding any portion thereof which would be accounted for as interest expense under GAAP, (j) the unreimbursed

 

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amount of all letters of credit issued or bankers’ acceptances facilities created for the account of such Person, (k) all preferred Capital Stock (other than Qualified Preferred Stock) issued by such Person and which by the terms thereof could be (at the request of the holders thereof or otherwise) subject to mandatory sinking fund payments, redemption or other acceleration, (l) the principal balance outstanding under any Synthetic Lease, and (m) all indebtedness of the type described in clauses (a) through (i) of any partnership in which such Person is a general partner to the extent such Indebtedness is recourse to such Person.

Indemnified Taxes” means Taxes other than Excluded Taxes.

Indemnitee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.5(b).

Insolvency” shall mean, with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, the condition that such Plan is insolvent within the meaning of such term as used in Section 4245 of ERISA.

Intellectual Property” shall mean, collectively, all Copyrights, Copyright Licenses, Patents, Patent Licenses, Trademarks and Trademark Licenses of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, all goodwill associated therewith and all rights to sue for infringement thereof.

Interest Payment Date” shall mean (a) as to any Revolving Loan, the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December and on the Maturity Date and (b) as to any Loan which is the subject of a mandatory prepayment required pursuant to Section 2.5(b), the date on which such mandatory prepayment is due.

Investment” shall mean, with respect to any Person, (a) the acquisition (whether for cash, property, services, assumption of Indebtedness, securities or otherwise) of shares of Capital Stock, other ownership interests or other securities of any other Person or bonds, notes, debentures or all or substantially all of the assets of any other Person, (b) any deposit with, or advance, loan or other extension of credit to, any other Person (other than deposits made in the ordinary course of business) or (c) any other capital contribution to or investment in any other Person, including, without limitation, any Guaranty Obligation (including any support for a letter of credit issued on behalf of such Person with respect to Indebtedness of such other Person; provided that, in the event that any Investment is made by the Borrower or any Subsidiary in any Person through substantially concurrent interim transfers through one or more other Subsidiaries, then such other substantially concurrent interim transfers shall be disregarded for purposes of Section 6.5. For purposes of covenant compliance, the amount of any Investment shall be the amount actually invested, without adjustment for subsequent increases or decreases in the value of such Investment (other than adjustments for the repayment of, or the refund of capital with respect to, the original amount of any such Investment).

Issuing Lender” shall mean Wachovia, in its capacity as issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder.

Issuing Lender Fees” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(c).

 

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Joinder Agreement” shall mean a Joinder Agreement in substantially the form of Exhibit 1.1(d), executed and delivered by an Additional Credit Party in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.10.

Lender” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement and shall include the Revolving Lenders and the Issuing Lender.

Letter of Credit” shall mean any letter of credit issued by the Issuing Lender pursuant to the terms hereof, as such letter of credit may be amended, modified, restated, extended, renewed, increased, replaced or supplemented from time to time.

Letter of Credit Facing Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(c).

Letter of Credit Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(b).

Leverage Ratio” shall mean, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower, for the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded Debt of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA determined for the four consecutive fiscal quarter period ending on such date.

LIBOR Market Index Rate” shall mean, for any day, the rate for one month interbank offered rate for deposits in Dollars appearing on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page (or any successor page) at approximately 11:00 A.M. (London time) on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, then the immediately preceding Business Day (or if not so reported, then as determined by the Administrative Agent from another recognized source or interbank quotation).

Lien” shall mean any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, collateral assignment, collateral deposit arrangement, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge or other security interest or any security agreement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement and any Capital Lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing).

Loan” shall mean a Revolving Loan.

LOC Commitment” shall mean the commitment of the Issuing Lender to issue Letters of Credit and with respect to each Revolving Lender, the commitment of such Revolving Lender to purchase Participation Interests in the Letters of Credit up to such Lender’s LOC Committed Amount as specified on Schedule 1.1(c) hereto or in the Register, or in the applicable Assignment and Assumption, as such amount may be reduced from time to time in accordance with the provisions hereof.

LOC Committed Amount” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a).

LOC Documents” shall mean, with respect to each Letter of Credit, such Letter of Credit, any amendments thereto, any documents delivered in connection therewith, any application therefor, and any agreements, instruments, guarantees or other documents (whether general in application or applicable only to such Letter of Credit) governing or providing for (a) the rights and obligations of the parties concerned or (b) any Collateral for such obligations.

 

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LOC Obligations” shall mean, at any time, the sum of (a) the maximum amount which is, or at any time thereafter may become, available to be drawn under Letters of Credit then outstanding, assuming compliance with all requirements for drawings referred to in such Letters of Credit plus (b) the aggregate amount of all drawings under Letters of Credit honored by the Issuing Lender but not theretofore reimbursed.

Mandatory LOC Borrowing” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(e).

Material Adverse Effect” shall mean a material adverse effect on (a) the business, properties, operations or financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the ability of the Borrower and the Guarantors, taken as a whole, to perform their payment and other material obligations, when such obligations are required to be performed, under this Agreement, any of the Revolving Notes or any other Credit Document or (c) the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any of the Revolving Notes or any of the other Credit Documents (to the extent constituting agreements) or the rights or remedies of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders hereunder or thereunder.

Material Domestic Subsidiary” shall mean, as of any date of determination, any Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower that, together with such Domestic Subsidiary’s Subsidiaries, (a) generates more than 5% of Consolidated EBITDA for the four (4) fiscal quarter period most recently ended or (b) owns more than 5% of the Consolidated Assets as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Borrower. For purposes of determining whether the Target of any Permitted Acquisition qualifies as a Material Domestic Subsidiary pursuant to clause (a) above, the foregoing calculations shall be made after giving effect to such acquisition on a Pro Forma Basis.

Materials of Environmental Concern” shall mean any gasoline or petroleum (including crude oil or any extraction thereof) or petroleum products or any hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, defined or regulated as such in or under any Environmental Law, including, without limitation, asbestos, perchlorate, polychlorinated biphenyls and urea-formaldehyde insulation.

Maturity Date” shall mean the date that is one (1) year following the Closing Date.

Moody’s” shall mean Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

Multiemployer Plan” shall mean a Plan that is a multiemployer plan as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.

Net Cash Proceeds” shall mean the aggregate cash proceeds received by any Credit Party or any Subsidiary in respect of any Asset Disposition, Equity Issuance (other than Excluded Equity Issuances), Debt Issuance or Recovery Event, net of (a) direct costs (including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions)

 

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associated therewith, (b) amounts held in escrow to be applied as part of the purchase price of any Asset Disposition and (c) taxes paid or payable as a result thereof, (d) the principal amount of, premium, if any, and interest on any Indebtedness secured by a Lien on the asset (or a portion thereof) sold, which Indebtedness is required to be repaid in connection with such sale; it being understood that “Net Cash Proceeds” shall include (when received by a Credit Party or Subsidiary as cash), without limitation, any cash received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received by any Credit Party or any Subsidiary in any Asset Disposition, Equity Issuance, Debt Issuance or Recovery Event and any cash released from escrow to any Credit Party or Subsidiary as part of the purchase price in connection with any Asset Disposition.

Non-Restricted Cash Collateral” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.30(a)(i).

Notice of Borrowing” shall mean a request for a Revolving Loan borrowing pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(i). A Form of Notice of Borrowing is attached as Exhibit 1.1(e).

Obligations” shall mean, collectively, Loans, LOC Obligations, and all other obligations of the Credit Parties to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders under the Credit Documents.

OFAC” shall mean the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Operating Lease” shall mean, as applied to any Person, any lease (including, without limitation, leases which may be terminated by the lessee at any time) of any property (whether real, personal or mixed) which is not a Capital Lease other than any such lease in which that Person is the lessor.

Other Taxes” shall mean all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made hereunder or under any other Credit Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any other Credit Document.

Outside LC Account” shall mean that certain deposit account numbered 1009353460 maintained at Wachovia Bank, National Association.

Owned Intellectual Property” shall mean, collectively, all Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks owned by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, all goodwill associated therewith and all rights to sue for infringement thereof.

Participant” has the meaning assigned to such term in clause (d) of Section 9.6.

Participation Interest” shall mean a participation interest purchased by a Revolving Lender in LOC Obligations as provided in Section 2.2(c).

 

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Patent Licenses” shall mean all agreements, whether written or oral, providing for the grant by or to a Person of any right to manufacture, use or sell any invention covered by a Patent, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15.

Patents” shall mean (a) all letters patent of the United States or any other country, now existing or hereafter arising, and all improvement patents, reissues, reexaminations, patents of additions, renewals and extensions thereof, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15, and (b) all applications for letters patent of the United States or any other country, now existing or hereafter arising, and all provisionals, divisions, continuations and continuations-in-part and substitutes thereof, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15.

Patriot Act” shall mean The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (Title III of Pub. L. No. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)), as amended or modified from time to time.

Payment Event of Default” shall mean an Event of Default specified in Section 7.1(a).

PBGC” shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established pursuant to Subtitle A of Title IV of ERISA.

Permitted Acquisition” shall mean an acquisition or any series of related acquisitions by a Credit Party of (a) all or substantially all of the assets or a majority of the outstanding Voting Stock or economic interests of a Person, (b) a Person by a merger, amalgamation or consolidation or any other combination with such Person or (c) any division, line of business or other business unit (such assets or such Person or such division, line of business or other business unit of such Person shall be referred to herein as the “Target”), in each case that is a type of business (or assets used in a type of business) permitted to be engaged in by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries pursuant to Section 6.3, in each case so long as:

(i) no Default or Event of Default shall then exist or would exist after giving effect thereto;

(ii) the Credit Parties shall demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Administrative Agent that, after giving effect to the acquisition on a Pro Forma Basis (A) the Credit Parties are in compliance with each of the financial covenants set forth in Section 5.9 and (B) the Leverage Ratio shall be less than or equal to 1.75 to 1.0;

(iii) the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, shall have received (or shall receive in connection with the closing of such acquisition) a first priority (subject to Permitted Liens) perfected security interest in substantially all personal property (including, without limitation, Capital Stock) acquired with respect to the Target to the extent required by, and in accordance with the terms of Sections 5.10 and 5.12 and the Target, if a Person, shall have executed a Joinder Agreement to the extent required by, and in accordance with the terms of Section 5.10;

 

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(iv) the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received (A) a description of the material terms of such acquisition, (B) audited financial statements (or, if unavailable, management-prepared financial statements) of the Target for its two most recent fiscal years and for any fiscal quarters ended for more than 45 days within the fiscal year to date, (C) Consolidated projected income statements for the period of four fiscal quarters from the date of consummation of the acquisition of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries on a Consolidated basis (giving effect to such acquisition), and (D) not less than five (5) Business Days prior to the consummation of any Permitted Acquisition with a purchase price in excess of $5,000,000, a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit 1.1(f), executed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying that such Permitted Acquisition complies with the requirements of this Agreement;

(v) such acquisition shall not be a “hostile” acquisition and shall have been approved by the Board of Directors (or equivalent) and/or shareholders (or equivalent) of the applicable Credit Party and the Target; and

(vi) the aggregate consideration (including without limitation equity consideration, earn outs (to the extent such earnouts appear as liabilities on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP), and the amount of Indebtedness and other liabilities assumed by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries) paid by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for all acquisitions made during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed $39,000,000.

Permitted Cash Collateral” shall mean (a) cash and Cash Equivalents and (b) securities listed on Schedule 1.1(d); provided, that (i) with respect to both (a) and (b) above, (A) such cash, Cash Equivalents or other securities are held in a Cash Collateral Account and (B) the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Lenders, shall have a first priority perfected security interest in such cash, Cash Equivalents or other securities and (ii) with respect to (b) above, (A) such securities are required to be valued on a mark-to-market basis in accordance with GAAP and in accordance with GAAP are required to be reflected in the financial statements of the Borrower delivered pursuant to Section 5.1 and (B) any such securities are rated A2 (or the equivalent thereof) or better by Moody’s and A (or the equivalent thereof) or better by S&P.

Permitted Investments” shall mean:

(a) cash, Cash Equivalents and Permitted Cash Collateral;

(b) Investments set forth on Schedule 1.1(a);

(c) receivables owing to the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries or any receivables and advances to suppliers, in each case if created, acquired or made in the ordinary course of business and payable or dischargeable in accordance with customary trade terms;

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(e) loans and advances to officers, directors and employees in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 at any time outstanding; provided that such loans and advances shall comply with all applicable Requirements of Law (including Sarbanes-Oxley);

(f) Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of suppliers and customers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers and suppliers arising in the ordinary course of business;

(g) Investments, acquisitions or transactions permitted under Section 6.4(b);

(h) Permitted Acquisitions;

(i) Hedging Agreements to the extent permitted hereunder;

(j) Investments of assets made pursuant to any non-qualified deferred compensation plan sponsored by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries;

(k) Investments by the Credit Parties in Foreign Subsidiaries in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 at any one time outstanding and Investments by Foreign Subsidiaries in other Foreign Subsidiaries; and

(l) additional loans and/or Investments; provided that such loans, advances and/or Investments made after the Closing Date pursuant to this clause shall not exceed an aggregate amount of $5,000,000 at any one time outstanding.

Permitted Liens” shall mean:

(a) Liens created by or otherwise existing under or in connection with this Agreement or the other Credit Documents in favor of the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties;

(b) Liens under the Credit Documents in favor of a Hedging Agreement Provider in connection with a Secured Hedging Agreement under the Credit Documents;

(c) Liens securing purchase money Indebtedness and Capital Lease Obligations to the extent permitted under Section 6.1(c); provided, that (i) any such Lien attaches to such property concurrently with or within ninety (90) days after the acquisition, construction, repair, replacement or improvement (as applicable) thereof and (ii) such Lien attaches solely to the property so acquired in such transaction (and proceeds and products thereof and proceeds of insurance maintained with respect thereto); provided, that individual financings of equipment provided by one lender may be cross collateralized to other financings of equipment provided by such lender;

 

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(d) Liens for taxes, assessments, charges or other governmental levies not yet due or as to which the period of grace, if any, related thereto has not expired or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; provided that adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of any Credit Party or its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, in conformity with GAAP;

(e) statutory Liens such as carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, materialmen’s, landlords’, repairmen’s or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue for a period of more than sixty (60) days or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; provided that a reserve or other appropriate provision shall have been made therefor to the extent required by GAAP and the aggregate amount of such Liens could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods;

(f) pledges or deposits in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation (other than any Lien imposed by ERISA) and deposits securing liability to insurance carriers under insurance or self-insurance arrangements arising in the ordinary course of business;

(g) deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts (other than for borrowed money), leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(h) easements, rights of way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances affecting real property which, in the aggregate, are not substantial in amount, and which do not in any case materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the applicable Person;

(i) leases, licenses, subleases or sublicenses granted to others not interfering in any material respect with the business of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole; and Liens arising from precautionary Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or similar filings made in respect of Operating Leases entered into by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;

(j) Liens existing on the Closing Date and, to the extent securing obligations in excess of $10,000 as of the Closing Date, set forth on Schedule 1.1(b); provided that (i) no such Lien shall at any time be extended to cover property or assets other than the property or assets subject thereto on the Closing Date and improvements thereon and (ii) the principal amount of the Indebtedness secured by such Lien shall not be extended, renewed, refunded or refinanced, except as permitted hereunder;

(k) any extension, renewal or replacement (or successive extensions, renewals or replacements), in whole or in part, of any Lien referred to in this definition); provided that such extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to all or a part of the property which secured the Lien so extended, renewed or replaced (plus improvements on such property);

 

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(l) Liens arising in the ordinary course of business by virtue of any contractual, statutory or common law provision relating to banker’s Liens, rights of set-off or similar rights and remedies covering deposit or securities accounts (including funds or other assets credited thereto) or other funds or assets maintained with a depository institution or securities intermediary; and Liens of a collecting bank arising under Section 4-210 of the UCC on items in the course of collection;

(m) any zoning, building or similar laws or rights reserved to or vested in any Governmental Authority;

(n) restrictions on transfers of securities imposed by applicable Securities Laws;

(o) Liens arising out of judgments or awards not resulting in an Event of Default;

(p) Liens on property acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition or on the property of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of a Credit Party (or is a Subsidiary that survives a merger with such a Person) securing Indebtedness or other obligations in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for all such Liens; provided, however, that any such Lien may not extend to any other property of any Credit Party (other than proceeds of such property and after-acquired property that is affixed or incorporated into the property covered by such Lien); provided, further, that any such Lien was not created in anticipation of or in connection with the applicable Permitted Acquisition or the transaction or series of transactions pursuant to which such Person became a Subsidiary of a Credit Party;

(q) any interest or title of a lessor, licensor or sublessor under any lease, license or sublease entered into by any Credit Party or any Subsidiary thereof in the ordinary course of its business and covering only the assets so leased, licensed or subleased (and proceeds and products thereof and proceeds of insurance maintained with respect thereto);

(r) assignments of insurance or condemnation proceeds provided to landlords (or their mortgagees) pursuant to the terms of any lease and Liens or rights reserved in any lease for rent or for compliance with the terms of such lease;

(s) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations or any Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party to any other Subsidiary;

(t) Liens (i) on cash advances in favor of the seller of any property to be acquired in a Permitted Acquisition to be applied against the purchase price of such Permitted Acquisition, and (ii) consisting of an agreement to sell, transfer, lease or

 

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otherwise dispose of any property in a transaction permitted hereunder, in each case, solely to the extent such Permitted Acquisition, sale, disposition, transfer or lease, as the case may be, would have been permitted on the date of the creation of such Lien;

(u) Liens on assets not constituting Collateral so long as the amount of Indebtedness and other obligations secured thereby does not exceed $5,000,000 outstanding at any time; and

(v) additional Liens so long as the principal amount of Indebtedness and other obligations secured thereby does not exceed $2,000,000 outstanding at any time.

Person” shall mean any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.

Plan” shall mean, as of any date of determination, any employee benefit plan which is subject to Title IV of ERISA and in respect of which any Credit Party or a Commonly Controlled Entity is (or, if such plan were terminated at such time, would under Section 4069 of ERISA be deemed to be) an “employer” as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA.

Pledge Agreement” shall mean the Pledge Agreement dated as of the Closing Date executed by the Credit Parties in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

Prime Rate” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of Alternate Base Rate.

Pro Forma Basis” shall mean, with respect to any transaction, that such transaction shall be deemed to have occurred as of the first day of the four-quarter period ending as of the most recent quarter end preceding the date of such transaction.

Properties” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(a).

Qualified Preferred Stock” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock of such Person so long as the terms of any such Capital Stock (a) (i) do not contain any mandatory put, redemption, repayment, sinking fund or other similar provision and (ii) do not permit such Capital Stock to be converted into Indebtedness, in each case prior to the date which is six (6) months after the Maturity Date and (b) do not require the cash payment of dividends, distributions or other Restricted Payments that would otherwise be prohibited by the terms of this Agreement.

Recovery Event” shall mean the receipt by the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries of any cash insurance proceeds or condemnation or expropriation award payable by reason of theft, loss, physical destruction or damage, taking or similar event with respect to any of their respective property or assets other than Excluded Assets, obsolete property or assets no longer used or useful in the business of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries.

 

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Register” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.6(c).

Reimbursement Obligation” shall mean the obligation of the Borrower to reimburse the Issuing Lender pursuant to Section 2.2(d) for amounts drawn under Letters of Credit.

Related Parties” shall mean, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.

Reorganization” shall mean, with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, the condition that such Plan is in reorganization within the meaning of such term as used in Section 4241 of ERISA.

Reportable Event” shall mean any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than those events as to which the thirty-day notice period is waived under PBGC Reg. §4043.

Required Lenders” shall mean, as of any date of determination, Lenders holding at least a majority of (a) the outstanding Revolving Commitments or (b) if the Revolving Commitments have been terminated, the outstanding Loans and Participation Interests; provided, however, that if any Lender shall be a Defaulting Lender at such time, then there shall be excluded from the determination of Required Lenders, Obligations (including Participation Interests) owing to such Defaulting Lender and such Defaulting Lender’s Commitments.

Requirement of Law” shall mean, as to any Person, (a) the articles or certificate of incorporation, by-laws or other organizational or governing documents of such Person, and (b) all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes, executive orders, and administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority (in each case whether or not having the force of law); in each case applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.

Responsible Officer” shall mean, for any Credit Party, any duly authorized officer thereof and with respect to which the Administrative Agent has an incumbency certificate indicating such officer is a duly authorized officer thereof.

Restricted Cash Collateral” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.30(b)(i).

Restricted Payment” shall mean (a) any dividend or other distribution, direct or indirect, on account of any shares (or equivalent) of any class of Capital Stock of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries, now or hereafter outstanding (other than a stock split effected as a dividend or distribution of purchase rights pursuant to a stockholder rights plan (poison pill)), (b) any redemption, retirement, sinking fund or similar payment, purchase or other acquisition for value,

 

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direct or indirect, of any shares (or equivalent) of any class of Capital Stock of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries, now or hereafter outstanding (c) any payment made to retire, or to obtain the surrender of, any outstanding warrants, options or other rights to acquire shares of any class of Capital Stock of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries, now or hereafter outstanding, (d) any payment with respect to any earnout obligation and (e) any payment or prepayment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, redemption, purchase, retirement, defeasance, sinking fund or similar payment with respect to, any Subordinated Debt of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries; provided, that the following will be deemed not to be Restricted Payments: (i) the repurchase, redemption, or other acquisition for value of Capital Stock held by present or former officers, directors or employees (or their transferees, estates or beneficiaries under their estates) of any Credit Party upon their death, disability, retirement, severance or termination of employment or service or pursuant to any management equity plan or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan, agreement or arrangement; provided that the aggregate cash consideration paid for all such repurchases, redemptions and acquisitions shall not exceed, without duplication, in any calendar year, $1,000,000; (ii) tax payments made by any Credit Party to any taxing authority related to the vesting of Capital Stock issued to employees or directors for compensatory purposes (and the surrender of shares of Capital Stock to any Credit Party by any such employees or directors in connection therewith); (iii) non-cash repurchases of Capital Stock deemed to occur upon the exercise of stock options if the Capital Stock represents a portion of the exercise price thereof and (iv) cash payments in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares in connection with the exercise of warrants, options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock of any Credit Party.

Revolving Commitment” shall mean, with respect to each Revolving Lender, the commitment of such Revolving Lender to make Revolving Loans in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding up to an amount equal to such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment Percentage of the Revolving Committed Amount. The Revolving Commitment of all Lenders on the Closing Date shall be Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000).

Revolving Commitment Percentage” shall mean, for each Lender, the percentage identified as its Revolving Commitment Percentage on Schedule 1.1(c) hereto or in the Register or the applicable Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender became a Lender hereunder, as such percentage may be modified in connection with any assignment made in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.6(b).

Revolving Committed Amount” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).

Revolving Lender” shall mean, as of any date of determination, a Lender holding a Revolving Commitment on such date.

Revolving Loan” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

Revolving Note” or “Revolving Notes” shall mean the promissory notes of the Borrower provided pursuant to Section 2.1(e) in favor of any of the Revolving Lenders evidencing the Revolving Loan provided by any such Revolving Lender pursuant to Section 2.1(a), individually or collectively, as appropriate, as such promissory notes may be amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time.

 

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Rule 144” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.30(a)(ii).

Rule 144A” shall mean Rule 144A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, issued by the Securities Exchange Commission.

Rule 145” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.30(b)(ii).

S&P” shall mean Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Sanctioned Country” shall mean a country subject to a sanctions program identified on the list maintained by OFAC and made publicly available from time to time.

Sanctioned Person” shall mean (a) a Person named on the list of “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” maintained by OFAC and made publicly available from time to time, or (b) (i) an agency of the government of a Sanctioned Country, (ii) an organization controlled by a Sanctioned Country, or (iii) a person resident in a Sanctioned Country, to the extent subject to a sanctions program administered by OFAC.

Sarbanes-Oxley” shall mean the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SEC” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor Governmental Authority.

Secured Hedging Agreement” shall mean any Hedging Agreement between a Credit Party or a Subsidiary thereof and a Hedging Agreement Provider, as amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time.

Secured Parties” shall mean the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Hedging Agreement Providers.

Securities Account Control Agreement” shall mean an agreement, among a Credit Party, a securities intermediary, and the Administrative Agent, which agreement is either substantially in the form of Exhibit 1.1(g) or in a form acceptable to the Administrative Agent and which provides the Administrative Agent with “control” (as such term is used in Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) over the securities account(s) described therein, as the same may be as amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time.

Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, together with any amendment thereto or replacement thereof and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.

Securities Laws” shall mean the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley and the applicable accounting and auditing principles, rules, standards and practices promulgated, approved or incorporated by the SEC or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as each of the foregoing may be amended and in effect on any applicable date hereunder.

 

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Security Agreement” shall mean the Security Agreement dated as of the Closing Date executed by the Credit Parties in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms.

Security Documents” shall mean the Security Agreement, the Pledge Agreement and all other agreements, documents and instruments relating to, arising out of, or in any way connected with any of the foregoing documents granting to the Administrative Agent, Liens or security interests to secure, the Credit Party Obligations whether now or hereafter executed and/or filed, each as may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof, including, without limitation, UCC financing statements, Deposit Account Control Agreements and Securities Account Control Agreements.

Significant Agreement” shall mean any contract, agreement, permit or license, written or oral, of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries as to which the breach, nonperformance, cancellation or failure to renew by any party thereto could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; provided, however, that any contract, agreement, permit or license, written or oral, of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries as to which the breach, nonperformance, cancellation or failure to renew by any party thereto could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Borrower and the Guarantors, taken as a whole, to perform their payment and other obligations (including, without limitation, compliance with financial covenants), when such obligations are required to be performed, under this Agreement, any of the Revolving Notes or any other Credit Document shall be deemed not to be a Significant Agreement.

Single Employer Plan” shall mean any Plan that is not a Multiemployer Plan.

Subordinated Debt” shall mean any Indebtedness incurred by any Credit Party which by its terms is specifically subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment of the Credit Party Obligations and contains subordination and other terms reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

Subsidiary” shall mean, as to any Person, a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity of which shares of stock or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power (other than stock or such other ownership interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) to elect a majority of the board of directors or other managers of such corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity are at the time owned, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, by such Person. Unless otherwise qualified, all references to a “Subsidiary” or to “Subsidiaries” in this Agreement shall refer to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the Borrower.

Synthetic Lease” shall mean any synthetic lease, tax retention operating lease, off-balance sheet loan or similar off-balance sheet financing product where such transaction is considered borrowed money indebtedness for tax purposes but is classified as an Operating Lease in accordance with GAAP.

 

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Target” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of “Permitted Acquisition”.

Taxes” shall mean all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings, assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

Trademark License” shall mean any agreement, whether written or oral, providing for the grant by or to a Person of any right to use any Trademark, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15.

Trademarks” shall mean (a) all trademarks, trade names, corporate names, company names, business names, fictitious business names, service marks, elements of package or trade dress of goods or services, logos and other source or business identifiers, together with the goodwill associated therewith, now existing or hereafter adopted or acquired, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications in connection therewith, whether in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15 and (b) all renewals thereof including, without limitation, any thereof referred to in Schedule 3.15.

Tranche” shall mean the collective reference to Loans made on the same day.

Transactions” shall mean the closing of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents and the consummation of the other transactions contemplated hereby to occur in connection with such closing (including, without limitation, the initial borrowings under the Credit Documents and the payment of fees and expenses in connection with all of the foregoing).

Transfer Effective Date” shall have the meaning set forth in each Assignment and Assumption.

UBS” shall mean UBS Financial Services Inc.

UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code from time to time in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

Voting Stock” shall mean, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock issued by such Person the holders of which are ordinarily, in the absence of contingencies, entitled to vote for the election of directors (or persons performing similar functions) of such Person, even though the right so to vote may be or have been suspended by the happening of such a contingency.

Wachovia” shall mean Wachovia Bank, National Association, a national banking association, together with its successors and/or assigns.

 

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Works” shall mean all works which are subject to copyright protection pursuant to Title 17 of the United States Code.

Section 1.2 Other Definitional Provisions.

The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented, amended and restated or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (b) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (c) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (d) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement, (e) any reference to any law or regulation herein shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, (f) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights and (g) all terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any other Credit Document or any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto.

Section 1.3 Accounting Terms.

Unless otherwise specified herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made, and all financial statements required to be delivered hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the most recent audited Consolidated financial statements of the Borrower delivered to the Lenders; provided that, if the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent that it wishes to amend any definitions or covenant incorporated in Section 5.9 to eliminate the effect of any change in GAAP on the operation of any such definition or provision (or if the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower that the Required Lenders wish to amend any such definition or provision for such purpose), then the Borrower’s compliance with such provisions shall be determined on the basis of GAAP in effect immediately before the relevant change in GAAP became effective, until either such notice is withdrawn or such definition or provision is amended in a manner satisfactory to the Borrower and the Required Lenders.

The Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent and each Lender at the same time as the delivery of any annual or quarterly financial statements given in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.1, (a) a description in reasonable detail of any material change in the application of accounting principles employed in the preparation of such financial statements from those applied in the most recently preceding quarterly or annual financial statements as to

 

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which no objection shall have been made in accordance with the provisions above and (b) a reasonable estimate of the effect on the financial statements on account of such changes in application.

For purposes of computing the financial covenants set forth in Section 5.9 for any applicable test period, any Permitted Acquisition or permitted sale of a Subsidiary, division, line of business or other business unit (including the incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness in connection with any such Permitted Acquisition or permitted sale) shall be given pro forma effect as if such transaction had taken place as of the first day of such applicable test period.

Section 1.4 Time References.

Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall be references to Eastern time (daylight or standard, as applicable).

Section 1.5 Execution of Documents.

Unless otherwise specified, all Credit Documents and all other certificates executed in connection therewith must be signed by a Responsible Officer.

ARTICLE II

THE LOANS; AMOUNT AND TERMS

Section 2.1 Revolving Loans.

(a) Revolving Commitment. During the Commitment Period, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, each Revolving Lender severally, but not jointly, agrees to make revolving credit loans in Dollars (“Revolving Loans”) to the Borrower from time to time in an aggregate principal amount of up to FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS ($50,000,000) (as such aggregate maximum amount may be reduced from time to time as provided in Section 2.4, the “Revolving Committed Amount”) for the purposes hereinafter set forth; provided, however, that (i) with regard to each Revolving Lender individually, the sum of such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment Percentage of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment Percentage of outstanding LOC Obligations shall not exceed such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment and (ii) with regard to the Revolving Lenders collectively, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations shall not exceed the Revolving Committed Amount then in effect.

(b) Revolving Loan Borrowings.

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promptly confirmed in writing by delivery of a written Notice of Borrowing, which delivery may be by fax) to the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 A.M. on the Business Day prior to the date of the requested borrowing. Each such Notice of Borrowing shall be irrevocable and shall specify (A) that a Revolving Loan is requested, (B) the date of the requested borrowing (which shall be a Business Day) and (C) the aggregate principal amount to be borrowed. The Administrative Agent shall give notice to each Revolving Lender promptly upon receipt of each Notice of Borrowing, the contents thereof and each such Revolving Lender’s share thereof.

(ii) Minimum Amounts. Each Revolving Loan shall be in a minimum aggregate amount of $500,000 and in integral multiples of $500,000 in excess thereof (or the remaining amount of the Revolving Committed Amount, if less).

(iii) Advances. Each Revolving Lender will make its Revolving Commitment Percentage of each Revolving Loan borrowing available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Borrower at the office of the Administrative Agent specified in Section 9.2, or at such other office as the Administrative Agent may designate in writing, upon reasonable advance notice by 1:00 P.M. on the date specified in the applicable Notice of Borrowing, in Dollars and in funds immediately available to the Administrative Agent. Such borrowing will then be made available to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent by crediting the account of the Borrower on the books of such office (or such other account that the Borrower may designate in writing to the Administrative Agent) with the aggregate of the amounts made available to the Administrative Agent by the Revolving Lenders and in like funds as received by the Administrative Agent.

(c) Repayment. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Revolving Loans may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed during the Commitment Period. The principal amount of all Revolving Loans shall be due and payable in full on the Maturity Date, unless accelerated sooner pursuant to Section 7.2. The Borrower shall have the right to repay Revolving Loans in whole or in part from time to time without penalty; provided, however; that each partial repayment of a Revolving Loan shall be in a minimum principal amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $500,000 in excess thereof (or the remaining outstanding principal amount).

(d) Interest. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.6, Revolving Loans shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the sum of the LIBOR Market Index Rate plus the Applicable Percentage. Interest on Revolving Loans shall be payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date.

(e) Revolving Notes; Covenant to Pay. The Borrower’s obligation to pay each Revolving Lender shall be evidenced by this Agreement and, upon such Revolving Lender’s request, by a duly executed promissory note of the Borrower to such Revolving Lender in substantially the form of Exhibit 2.1(e). The Borrower covenants and agrees to pay the Revolving Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

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Section 2.2 Letter of Credit Subfacility.

(a) Issuance. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the LOC Documents, if any, and any other terms and conditions which the Issuing Lender may reasonably require which are not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, during the Commitment Period the Issuing Lender shall issue, and the Revolving Lenders shall participate in, standby Letters of Credit for the account of the Borrower from time to time upon request in a form reasonably acceptable to the Issuing Lender; provided, however, that (i) the aggregate amount of outstanding LOC Obligations shall not at any time exceed FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000) (the “LOC Committed Amount”), (ii) the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations shall not at any time exceed the Revolving Committed Amount then in effect, (iii) all Letters of Credit shall be denominated in Dollars and (iv) Letters of Credit shall be issued for any lawful corporate purposes and shall be issued as standby letters of credit, including in connection with workers’ compensation and other insurance programs. Except as otherwise expressly agreed upon by all the Revolving Lenders, no Letter of Credit shall have an original expiry date more than twelve (12) months from the date of issuance; provided, however, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and subject to the other terms and conditions to the issuance of Letters of Credit hereunder, the expiry dates of Letters of Credit may be extended annually or periodically from time to time on the request of the Borrower or by operation of the terms of the applicable Letter of Credit to a date not more than twelve (12) months from the date of extension; provided, further, that no Letter of Credit, as originally issued or as extended, shall have an expiry date extending beyond the Maturity Date. Each Letter of Credit shall comply with the related LOC Documents. The issuance and expiry date of each Letter of Credit shall be a Business Day. Each Letter of Credit issued hereunder shall be in a minimum original face amount of $100,000 or such lesser amount as approved by the Issuing Lender.

(b) Notice and Reports. The request for the issuance of a Letter of Credit shall be submitted to the Issuing Lender at least five (5) Business Days prior to the requested date of issuance. The Issuing Lender will promptly upon request provide to the Administrative Agent for dissemination to the Revolving Lenders a detailed report specifying the Letters of Credit which are then issued and outstanding and any activity with respect thereto which may have occurred since the date of any prior report, and including therein, among other things, the account party, the beneficiary, the face amount, expiry date as well as any payments or expirations which may have occurred. The Issuing Lender will further provide to the Administrative Agent promptly upon request copies of the Letters of Credit. The Issuing Lender will provide to the Administrative Agent promptly upon request a summary report of the nature and extent of LOC Obligations then outstanding.

 

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(c) Participations. Each Revolving Lender upon issuance of a Letter of Credit, shall be deemed to have purchased without recourse a risk participation from the Issuing Lender in such Letter of Credit and the obligations arising thereunder and any collateral relating thereto, in each case in an amount equal to its Revolving Commitment Percentage of the obligations under such Letter of Credit and shall absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably assume, as primary obligor and not as surety, and be obligated to pay to the Issuing Lender therefor and discharge when due, its Revolving Commitment Percentage of the obligations arising under such Letter of Credit; provided that any Person that becomes a Revolving Lender after the Closing Date shall be deemed to have purchased a Participation Interest in all outstanding Letters of Credit on the date it becomes a Lender hereunder and any Letter of Credit issued on or after such date, in each case in accordance with the foregoing terms. Without limiting the scope and nature of each Revolving Lender’s participation in any Letter of Credit, to the extent that the Issuing Lender has not been reimbursed as required hereunder or under any LOC Document, each such Revolving Lender shall pay to the Issuing Lender its Revolving Commitment Percentage of such unreimbursed drawing in same day funds pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) hereof. The obligation of each Revolving Lender to so reimburse the Issuing Lender shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by the occurrence of a Default, an Event of Default or any other occurrence or event. Any such reimbursement shall not relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of the Borrower to reimburse the Issuing Lender under any Letter of Credit, together with interest as hereinafter provided.

(d) Reimbursement. In the event of any drawing under any Letter of Credit, the Issuing Lender will promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. The Borrower shall reimburse the Issuing Lender on the day of drawing under any Letter of Credit if notified prior to 3:00 P.M. on a Business Day or, if after 3:00 P.M., on the following Business Day (either with the proceeds of a Revolving Loan obtained hereunder or otherwise) in same day funds as provided herein or in the LOC Documents. If the Borrower shall fail to reimburse the Issuing Lender as provided herein, the unreimbursed amount of such drawing shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the Default Rate. Unless the Borrower shall immediately notify the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent of its intent to otherwise reimburse the Issuing Lender, the Borrower shall be deemed to have requested a Mandatory LOC Borrowing in the amount of the drawing as provided in subsection (e) hereof, the proceeds of which will be used to satisfy the Reimbursement Obligations. The Borrower’s Reimbursement Obligations hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional under all circumstances irrespective of any rights of set-off, counterclaim or defense to payment the Borrower may claim or have against the Issuing Lender, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the beneficiary of the Letter of Credit drawn upon or any other Person, including without limitation any defense based on any failure of the Borrower to receive consideration or the legality, validity, regularity or unenforceability of the Letter of Credit; provided that the foregoing shall not exonerate any Issuing Lender, the Administrative Agent or any other Lender from any liability to the Borrower or any other Credit Party or Subsidiary thereof resulting from such Issuing Lender’s, the Administrative Agent’s or such Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Issuing Lender will promptly notify the other Revolving

 

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Lenders of the amount of any unreimbursed drawing and each Revolving Lender shall promptly pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender, in Dollars and in immediately available funds, the amount of such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment Percentage of such unreimbursed drawing. Such payment shall be made on the Business Day such notice is received by such Revolving Lender from the Issuing Lender if such notice is received at or before 2:00 P.M., otherwise such payment shall be made at or before 12:00 Noon on the Business Day next succeeding the Business Day such notice is received. If such Revolving Lender does not pay such amount to the Issuing Lender in full upon such request, such Revolving Lender shall, on demand, pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Issuing Lender interest on the unpaid amount during the period from the date of such drawing until such Revolving Lender pays such amount to the Issuing Lender in full at a rate per annum equal to, if paid within two (2) Business Days of the date of drawing, the Federal Funds Effective Rate and thereafter at a rate equal to the Alternate Base Rate. Each Revolving Lender’s obligation to make such payment to the Issuing Lender, and the right of the Issuing Lender to receive the same, shall be absolute and unconditional, shall not be affected by any circumstance whatsoever and without regard to the termination of this Agreement or the Commitments hereunder, the existence of a Default or Event of Default or the acceleration of the Credit Party Obligations hereunder and shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever.

(e) Repayment with Revolving Loans. On any day on which the Borrower shall have requested, or been deemed to have requested, a Revolving Loan to reimburse a drawing under a Letter of Credit, the Administrative Agent shall give notice to the Revolving Lenders that a Revolving Loan has been requested or deemed requested in connection with a drawing under a Letter of Credit, in which case a Revolving Loan borrowing (each such borrowing, a “Mandatory LOC Borrowing”) shall be made (without giving effect to any termination of the Commitments pursuant to Section 7.2) pro rata based on each Revolving Lender’s respective Revolving Commitment Percentage (determined before giving effect to any termination of the Commitments pursuant to Section 7.2) and the proceeds thereof shall be paid directly to the Issuing Lender for application to the respective LOC Obligations. Each Revolving Lender hereby irrevocably agrees to make such Revolving Loans on the day such notice is received by the Revolving Lenders from the Administrative Agent if such notice is received at or before 2:00 P.M., otherwise such payment shall be made at or before 12:00 Noon on the Business Day next succeeding the day such notice is received, in each case notwithstanding (i) the amount of Mandatory LOC Borrowing may not comply with the minimum amount for borrowings of Revolving Loans otherwise required hereunder, (ii) whether any conditions specified in Section 4.2 are then satisfied, (iii) whether a Default or an Event of Default then exists, (iv) failure for any such request or deemed request for Revolving Loan to be made by the time otherwise required in Section 2.1(b), (v) the date of such Mandatory LOC Borrowing, or (vi) any reduction in the Revolving Committed Amount after any such Letter of Credit may have been drawn upon. In the event that any Mandatory LOC Borrowing cannot for any reason be made on the date otherwise required above (including, without limitation, as a result of the occurrence of a Bankruptcy Event), then each such Revolving Lender hereby agrees that it shall forthwith

 

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fund (as of the date the Mandatory LOC Borrowing would otherwise have occurred, but adjusted for any payments received from the Borrower on or after such date and prior to such purchase) its Participation Interests in the outstanding LOC Obligations; provided, further, that in the event any Revolving Lender shall fail to fund its Participation Interest on the day the Mandatory LOC Borrowing would otherwise have occurred, then the amount of such Revolving Lender’s unfunded Participation Interest therein shall bear interest payable by such Revolving Lender to the Issuing Lender upon demand, at the rate equal to, if paid within two (2) Business Days of such date, the Federal Funds Effective Rate, and thereafter at a rate equal to the Alternate Base Rate.

(f) Modification, Extension. The issuance of any supplement, modification, amendment, renewal, or extension to any Letter of Credit shall, for purposes hereof, be treated in all respects the same as the issuance of a new Letter of Credit hereunder.

(g) ISP98. Unless otherwise expressly agreed by the Issuing Lender and the Borrower, when a Letter of Credit is issued, the rules of the “International Standby Practices 1998,” published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice (or such later version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance) shall apply to each standby Letter of Credit.

(h) Conflict with LOC Documents. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any LOC Document (including any letter of credit application), this Agreement shall control.

(i) Designation of Subsidiaries as Account Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, including without limitation Section 2.2(a), a Letter of Credit issued hereunder may contain a statement to the effect that such Letter of Credit is issued for the account of a Subsidiary of the Borrower; provided that, notwithstanding such statement, the Borrower shall be the actual account party for all purposes of this Agreement for such Letter of Credit and such statement shall not affect the Borrower’s Reimbursement Obligations hereunder with respect to such Letter of Credit.

Section 2.3 Fees.

(a) Commitment Fee. In consideration of the Revolving Commitments, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Revolving Lenders, a commitment fee (the “Commitment Fee”) in an amount equal to 0.25% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the Revolving Committed Amount. For purposes of computation of the Commitment Fee, LOC Obligations shall be considered usage of the Revolving Committed Amount. The Commitment Fee shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter.

(b) Letter of Credit Fees. In consideration of the LOC Commitments, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Revolving Lenders, a fee (the “Letter of Credit Fee”) equal to 0.75% per annum on the

 

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average daily maximum amount available to be drawn under each Letter of Credit from the date of issuance to the date of expiration. The Letter of Credit Fee shall each be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter.

(c) Issuing Lender Fees. In addition to the Letter of Credit Fees payable pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, the Borrower shall pay to the Issuing Lender for its own account without sharing by the other Lenders the reasonable and customary charges from time to time of the Issuing Lender with respect to the amendment, transfer, administration, cancellation and conversion of, and drawings under, such Letters of Credit (collectively, the “Issuing Lender Fees”). The Issuing Lender may charge, and retain for its own account without sharing by the other Lenders, an additional facing fee (the “Letter of Credit Facing Fee”) of 0.25% per annum on the average daily maximum amount available to be drawn under each such Letter of Credit issued by it. The Issuing Lender Fees and the Letter of Credit Facing Fee shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter.

Section 2.4 Commitment Termination and Reductions.

(a) Voluntary Termination and Reductions. The Borrower shall have the right to terminate or permanently reduce the unused portion of the Revolving Committed Amount at any time or from time to time upon not less than five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice to the Administrative Agent (which shall notify the Lenders thereof as soon as practicable) of each such termination or reduction, which notice shall specify the effective date thereof and the amount of any such reduction which shall be in a minimum amount of $500,000 or a whole multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof or the entire remaining amount of the Revolving Committed Amount and shall be irrevocable (other than as set forth in the last sentence of this paragraph (a) below) and effective upon receipt by the Administrative Agent; provided that no such reduction or termination shall be permitted if after giving effect thereto, and to any prepayments of the Revolving Loans made on the effective date thereof, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations would exceed the Revolving Committed Amount then in effect. Any notice of termination given by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities or capital raising, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied.

(b) Maturity Date. The Revolving Commitments and the LOC Commitment shall automatically terminate on the Maturity Date.

(c) Additional Reductions. Immediately upon the removal or release of any Permitted Cash Collateral or other items from the Cash Collateral Accounts (other than removal or release pursuant to a sale of Permitted Cash Collateral or a disposition of any such other items, the proceeds of which are (i) used to purchase additional Permitted Cash Collateral or (ii) maintained in a Cash Collateral Account) the effect of which such removal or release is to cause (A) the product of (1) the Revolving Committed Amount at

 

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such time multipled by (2) 1.20 to exceed (B) the aggregate fair market value of the remaining amount of Permitted Cash Collateral in the Cash Collateral Accounts, the Revolving Committed Amount shall be permanently reduced by the amount of such excess and the Borrower shall prepay the Loans and cash collateralize the LOC Obligations to the extent required by Section 2.5(b)(i) after giving effect to such reduction. For purposes of this Section 2.4(c), (x) the fair market value of Permitted Cash Collateral (other than Permitted Cash Collateral comprised of cash and Cash Equivalents) shall be the value of such Permitted Cash Collateral as determined in accordance with GAAP and reflected in the financial statements delivered by the Credit Parties pursuant to Section 5.1 for the fiscal quarter most recently preceding the date of determination for which financial statements are available and (y) the fair market value of Permitted Cash Collateral comprised of cash and Cash Equivalents shall be the fair market value of such Permitted Cash Collateral at the time of determination.

Section 2.5 Prepayments.

(a) Optional Prepayments. The Borrower shall have the right to prepay Loans in whole or in part from time to time without penalty; provided, that each partial prepayment shall be in a minimum principal amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $500,000 in excess thereof. The Borrower shall give same-day irrevocable notice of prepayment to the Administrative Agent (which shall notify the Lenders thereof as soon as practicable). All prepayments under this Section shall be subject to Section 2.11, but otherwise without premium or penalty. Interest on the principal amount prepaid shall be payable on the next occurring Interest Payment Date that would have occurred had such loan not been prepaid or, at the request of the Administrative Agent, interest on the principal amount prepaid shall be payable on any date that a prepayment is made hereunder through the date of prepayment. Any notice of prepayment given by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities or capital raising, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied.

(b) Mandatory Prepayments.

(i) Revolving Committed Amount. If at any time after the Closing Date, the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations shall exceed the Revolving Committed Amount, the Borrower shall immediately prepay the Revolving Loans and (after all Revolving Loans have been repaid) cash collateralize the LOC Obligations in an amount sufficient to eliminate such excess (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below.

(ii) Asset Dispositions. Promptly following any Asset Disposition (or related series of Asset Dispositions), the Borrower shall prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Cash Proceeds derived from such Asset

 

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Disposition (or related series of Asset Dispositions) (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below); provided, however, that, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such Net Cash Proceeds shall not be required to be so applied (A) until the aggregate amount of Asset Dispositions during the term of the Agreement not previously applied to prepayments is equal to or greater than $5,000,000 and (B) to the extent the Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a certificate stating that the Credit Parties intend to use such Net Cash Proceeds to acquire assets useful to the business of the Credit Parties within 365 days of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds, it being expressly agreed that Net Cash Proceeds not so reinvested within such 365 day period shall be applied to prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations immediately thereafter (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below).

(iii) Debt Issuances. Immediately upon receipt by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries of proceeds from any Debt Issuance, the Borrower shall prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Cash Proceeds of such Debt Issuance (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below); provided, however, that, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of any such Debt Issuance, such Net Cash Proceeds shall not be required to be so applied until the aggregate amount of Debt Issuances during the term of the Agreement not previously applied to prepayments is equal to or greater than $10,000,000.

(iv) Issuances of Equity. Immediately upon receipt by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries of proceeds from any Equity Issuance (other than any Excluded Equity Issuance), the Borrower shall prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Cash Proceeds of such Equity Issuance (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below).

(v) Recovery Event. Immediately upon receipt by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries of proceeds from any Recovery Event, the Borrower shall prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize LOC Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Cash Proceeds of such Recovery Event (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below); provided, however, that, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such Net Cash Proceeds shall not be required to be so applied to the extent the Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a certificate stating that Credit Parties intend to use such Net Cash Proceeds to acquire assets useful to the business of the Credit Parties within 365 days of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds, it being expressly agreed that any Net Cash Proceeds not so reinvested within such 365 days shall be applied to prepay the Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations immediately thereafter (such prepayment to be applied as set forth in clause (vii) below).

 

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(vi) Application of Mandatory Prepayments. All amounts required to be paid pursuant to this Section shall be applied as follows:

(A) with respect to all amounts prepaid pursuant to Section 2.5(b)(i), (1) first to the outstanding Revolving Loans and (2) second to cash collateralize the LOC Obligations; and

(B) with respect to all amounts prepaid pursuant to Sections 2.5(b)(ii) through (v), (1) first to the Revolving Loans (with a corresponding reduction of the Revolving Committed Amount) and (2) second to a cash collateral account in respect of LOC Obligations (with a corresponding reduction of the LOC Committed Amount). All prepayments under this Section shall be subject to Section 2.11 and be accompanied by interest on the principal amount prepaid through the date of prepayment, but otherwise without premium or penalty.

(c) Hedging Obligations Unaffected. Any repayment or prepayment made pursuant to this Section shall not affect the Borrower’s obligation to continue to make payments under any Secured Hedging Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding such repayment or prepayment, subject to the terms of such Secured Hedging Agreement.

Section 2.6 Default Rate and Payment Dates.

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a Bankruptcy Event of Default or a Payment Event of Default, the principal of and, to the extent permitted by law, interest on the Loans and any other amounts owing hereunder or under the other Credit Documents shall bear interest at a rate per annum which is equal to the LIBOR Market Index Rate plus the Applicable Percentage plus 2% (the “Default Rate”) (after as well as before judgment). Upon the occurrence, and during the continuance, of any other Event of Default hereunder, at the option of the Required Lenders, the principal of and, to the extent permitted by law, interest on the Loans and any other amounts owing hereunder or under the other Credit Documents shall bear interest at the Default Rate (after as well as before judgment).

(b) Interest on each Loan shall be payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date; provided that interest accruing pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section shall be payable from time to time on demand.

Section 2.7 Computation of Interest and Fees; Usury.

(a) Amounts payable hereunder determined by reference to the Prime Rate shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days, as applicable) for the actual days elapsed. All other fees, interest and all other amounts payable hereunder shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual days elapsed. The

 

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Administrative Agent shall as soon as practicable notify the Borrower and the Lenders of each determination of a LIBOR Market Index Rate on the Business Day of the determination thereof. Any change in the interest rate on a Loan resulting from a change in the LIBOR Market Index Rate shall become effective as of the opening of business on the day on which such change in the LIBOR Market Index Rate shall become effective. The Administrative Agent shall as soon as practicable notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the effective date and the amount of each such change.

(b) Each determination of an interest rate by the Administrative Agent pursuant to any provision of this Agreement shall be conclusive and binding on the Borrower and the Lenders in the absence of manifest error. The Administrative Agent shall, at the request of the Borrower, deliver to the Borrower a statement showing the computations used by the Administrative Agent in determining any interest rate.

(c) It is the intent of the Lenders and the Credit Parties to conform to and contract in strict compliance with applicable usury law from time to time in effect. All agreements between the Lenders and the Credit Parties are hereby limited by the provisions of this subsection which shall override and control all such agreements, whether now existing or hereafter arising and whether written or oral. In no way, nor in any event or contingency (including but not limited to prepayment or acceleration of the maturity of any Credit Party Obligation), shall the interest taken, reserved, contracted for, charged, or received under this Agreement, under the Revolving Notes or otherwise, exceed the maximum nonusurious amount permissible under applicable law. If, from any possible construction of any of the Credit Documents or any other document, interest would otherwise be payable in excess of the maximum nonusurious amount, any such construction shall be subject to the provisions of this paragraph and such interest shall be automatically reduced to the maximum nonusurious amount permitted under applicable law, without the necessity of execution of any amendment or new document. If any Lender shall ever receive anything of value which is characterized as interest on the Loans under applicable law and which would, apart from this provision, be in excess of the maximum nonusurious amount, an amount equal to the amount which would have been excessive interest shall, without penalty, be applied to the reduction of the principal amount owing on the Loans and not to the payment of interest, or refunded to the Borrower or the other payor thereof if and to the extent such amount which would have been excessive exceeds such unpaid principal amount of the Loans. The right to demand payment of the Loans or any other Indebtedness evidenced by any of the Credit Documents does not include the right to receive any interest which has not otherwise accrued on the date of such demand, and the Lenders do not intend to charge or receive any unearned interest in the event of such demand. All interest paid or agreed to be paid to the Lenders with respect to the Loans shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term (including any renewal or extension) of the Loans so that the amount of interest on account of such Indebtedness does not exceed the maximum nonusurious amount permitted by applicable law.

 

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Section 2.8 Pro Rata Treatment and Payments.

(a) Allocation of Payments Prior to Exercise of Remedies. Each borrowing of Revolving Loans and any reduction of the Revolving Commitments shall be made pro rata according to the respective Revolving Commitment Percentages of the Revolving Lenders. Unless otherwise required by the terms of this Agreement, each payment under this Agreement or any Revolving Note shall be applied, first, to any fees then due and owing by the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.3, second, to interest then due and owing hereunder and under the Revolving Notes of the Borrower and, third, to principal then due and owing hereunder and under the Revolving Notes of the Borrower. Each payment on account of any fees pursuant to Section 2.3 shall be made pro rata in accordance with the respective amounts due and owing (except as to the Letter of Credit Facing Fees and the Issuing Lender Fees). Each payment (other than prepayments) by the Borrower on account of principal of and interest on the Revolving Loans shall be applied to such Loans, as applicable, on a pro rata basis in accordance with the terms of Section 2.5(a) hereof. Each optional prepayment on account of principal of the Loans shall be applied in accordance with Section 2.5(a). Each mandatory prepayment on account of principal of the Loans shall be applied in accordance with Section 2.5(b). All payments (including prepayments) to be made by the Borrower on account of principal, interest and fees shall be made without defense, set-off or counterclaim (except as provided in Section 2.12(e)) and shall be made to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders at the Administrative Agent’s office specified on Section 9.2 in Dollars and in immediately available funds not later than 1:00 P.M. on the date when due. The Administrative Agent shall distribute such payments to the Lenders entitled thereto promptly upon receipt in like funds as received. If any payment hereunder becomes due and payable on a day other than a Business Day, such payment shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, with respect to payments of principal, interest thereon shall be payable at the then applicable rate during such extension.

(b) Allocation of Payments After Exercise of Remedies. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, after the exercise of remedies (other than the invocation of default interest pursuant to Section 2.6) by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders pursuant to Section 7.2 (or after the Commitments shall automatically terminate and the Loans (with accrued interest thereon) and all other amounts under the Credit Documents (including without limitation the maximum amount of all outstanding contingent liabilities under Letters of Credit) shall automatically become due and payable in accordance with the terms of such Section), all amounts collected or received by the Administrative Agent or any Lender on account of the Credit Party Obligations or any other amounts outstanding under any of the Credit Documents or in respect of the Collateral shall be paid over or delivered as follows (irrespective of whether the following costs, expenses, fees, interest, premiums, scheduled periodic payments or Credit Party Obligations are allowed, permitted or recognized as a claim in any proceeding resulting from the occurrence of a Bankruptcy Event):

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Agent in connection with enforcing the rights of the Lenders under the Credit Documents and any protective advances made by the Administrative Agent with respect to the Collateral under or pursuant to the terms of the Security Documents;

SECOND, to the payment of any fees owed to the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender

THIRD, to the payment of all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) of each of the Lenders in connection with enforcing its rights under the Credit Documents or otherwise with respect to the Credit Party Obligations owing to such Lender;

FOURTH, to the payment of all of the Credit Party Obligations consisting of accrued fees and interest, and including, with respect to any Secured Hedging Agreement, any fees, premiums and scheduled periodic payments due under such Secured Hedging Agreement and any interest accrued thereon;

FIFTH, to the payment of the outstanding principal amount of the Credit Party Obligations and the payment or cash collateralization of the outstanding LOC Obligations, and including with respect to any Secured Hedging Agreement, any breakage, termination or other payments due under such Secured Hedging Agreement and any interest accrued thereon;

SIXTH, to all other Credit Party Obligations and other obligations which shall have become due and payable under the Credit Documents or otherwise and not repaid pursuant to clauses “FIRST” through “FIFTH” above; and

SEVENTH, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to whoever may be lawfully entitled to receive such surplus.

In carrying out the foregoing, (a) amounts received shall be applied in the numerical order provided until exhausted prior to application to the next succeeding category; (b) each of the Lenders and any Hedging Agreement Provider shall receive an amount equal to its pro rata share (based on the proportion that the then outstanding Loans and LOC Obligations held by such Lender or the outstanding obligations payable to such Hedging Agreement Provider bears to the aggregate then outstanding Loans and LOC Obligations and obligations payable under all Secured Hedging Agreements) of amounts available to be applied pursuant to clauses “THIRD”, “FOURTH”, “FIFTH” and “SIXTH” above; and (c) to the extent that any amounts available for distribution pursuant to clause “FIFTH” above are attributable to the issued but undrawn amount of outstanding Letters of Credit, such amounts shall be held by the Administrative Agent in a cash collateral account and applied (i) first, to reimburse the Issuing Lender from time to time for any drawings under such Letters of Credit and (ii) then, following the expiration of all Letters of Credit, to all other obligations of the types described in clauses “FIFTH” and “SIXTH” above in the manner provided in this Section.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing terms of this Section, only Collateral proceeds and payments under the Guaranty (as opposed to ordinary course principal, interest and fee payments hereunder) shall be applied to obligations under any Secured Hedging Agreement.

Section 2.9 Non-Receipt of Funds by the Administrative Agent.

(a) Funding by Lenders; Presumption by Administrative Agent. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any Extension of Credit that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender’s share of such Extension of Credit, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with this Agreement and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrower a corresponding amount. In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Extension of Credit available to the Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender and the Borrower severally agree to pay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to the Borrower to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at (i) in the case of a payment to be made by such Lender, the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation and (ii) in the case of a payment to be made by the Borrower, the interest rate applicable to the Loans. If the Borrower and such Lender shall pay such interest to the Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period, the Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to the Borrower the amount of such interest paid by the Borrower for such period. If such Lender pays its share of the applicable Extension of Credit to the Administrative Agent, then the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s Loan included in such Extension of Credit. Any payment by the Borrower shall be without prejudice to any claim the Borrower may have against a Lender that shall have failed to make such payment to the Administrative Agent.

(b) Payments by Borrower; Presumptions by Administrative Agent. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or the Issuing Lender hereunder that the Borrower will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if the Borrower has not in fact made such payment, then each of the Lenders or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.

 

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A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Lender or the Borrower with respect to any amount owing under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

(c) Failure to Satisfy Conditions Precedent. If any Lender makes available to the Administrative Agent funds for any Loan to be made by such Lender as provided in the foregoing provisions of this Article II, and such funds are not made available to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent because the conditions to the applicable Extension of Credit set forth in Article IV are not satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms thereof, the Administrative Agent shall return such funds (in like funds as received from such Lender) to such Lender, without interest.

(d) Obligations of Lenders Several. The obligations of the Lenders hereunder to make Revolving Loans, to fund participations in Letters of Credit and to make payments pursuant to Section 9.5(c) are several and not joint. The failure of any Lender to make any Loan, to fund any such participation or to make any such payment under Section 9.5(c) on any date required hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender of its corresponding obligation to do so on such date, and no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to so make its Loan, to purchase its participation or to make its payment under Section 9.5(c).

(e) Funding Source. Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate any Lender to obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by any Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.

Section 2.10 Yield Protection.

(a) Increased Costs Generally. If any Change in Law shall:

(i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender or the Issuing Lender;

(ii) subject any Lender or the Issuing Lender to any tax of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Agreement, any Letter of Credit, any participation in a Letter of Credit or any Loan made by it, or change the basis of taxation of payments to such Lender or the Issuing Lender in respect thereof (except for Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes covered by Section 2.12 and the imposition of, or any change in the rate of, any Excluded Tax payable by such Lender or the Issuing Lender); or

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and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making or maintaining any Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or the Issuing Lender of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or the Issuing Lender hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender or the Issuing Lender, the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

(b) Capital Requirements. If any Lender or the Issuing Lender determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or the Issuing Lender or any lending office of such Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company, if any, regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement, the Commitments of such Lender or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued by the Issuing Lender, to a level below that which such Lender or the Issuing Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s policies and the policies of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s holding company for any such reduction suffered.

(c) Certificates for Reimbursement. A certificate of a Lender or the Issuing Lender setting forth the amount or amounts (and setting forth in reasonable detail the calculation thereof) necessary to compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section and delivered to the Borrower shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.

(d) Delay in Requests. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or the Issuing Lender to demand compensation pursuant to this Section shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s right to demand such compensation, provided that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to this Section for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine months prior to the date that such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender’s or the Issuing Lender’s intention to claim

 

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compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).

Section 2.11 Indemnity.

The Credit Parties hereby agree to indemnify each Lender and to hold such Lender harmless from any funding loss or expense which such Lender may sustain or incur as a consequence of (a) the failure by the Borrower to pay the principal amount of or interest on any Loan by such Lender in accordance with the terms hereof, (b) the failure by the Borrower to accept a borrowing after the Borrower has given a notice in accordance with the terms hereof and/or (c) default by the Borrower in making any prepayment after the Borrower has given a notice in accordance with the terms hereof, in each case including, but not limited to, any such loss or expense arising from interest or fees payable by such Lender to lenders of funds obtained by it in order to maintain its Loans hereunder. A certificate setting forth in reasonable detail the calculation of any additional amounts payable pursuant to this Section submitted by any Lender, through the Administrative Agent, to the Borrower (which certificate must be delivered to the Administrative Agent within thirty days following such default or prepayment) shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. The agreements in this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement and payment of the Credit Party Obligations.

Section 2.12 Taxes.

(a) Payments Free of Taxes. Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower hereunder or under any other Credit Document shall be made free and clear of and without reduction or withholding for any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes, provided that if the Borrower shall be required by applicable law to deduct any Indemnified Taxes (including any Other Taxes) from such payments, then (i) the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) the Administrative Agent, Lender or Issuing Lender, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) the Borrower shall make such deductions and (iii) the Borrower shall timely pay the full amount deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law.

(b) Payment of Other Taxes by the Borrower. Without limiting the provisions of paragraph (a) above, the Borrower shall timely pay any Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law.

(c) Indemnification by the Borrower. The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the Issuing Lender, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section) paid by the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, and any penalties, interest and reasonable expenses arising

 

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therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate setting forth in reasonable detail the calculation of the amount of such payment or liability delivered to the Borrower by a Lender or the Issuing Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), or by the Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender or the Issuing Lender, shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

(d) Evidence of Payments. As soon as practicable after any payment of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes pursuant to Sections 2.12(a), (b) or (c) above by the Borrower to a Governmental Authority, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

(e) Status of Lenders. Any Foreign Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which the 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 Credit 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, 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 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.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in the event that the Borrower is resident for tax purposes in the United States of America, any Foreign Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the 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 Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable:

(i) duly completed 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 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 Code, (i) 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

 

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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 (ii) 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.

(f) Treatment of Certain Refunds. If the Administrative Agent, a Lender or the Issuing Lender determines, in its reasonable discretion, that it has received a refund of any Taxes or Other Taxes as to which it has been indemnified by the Borrower or with respect to which the Borrower has paid additional amounts pursuant to this Section, it shall pay to the Borrower an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made, or additional amounts paid, by the Borrower under this Section with respect to the Taxes or Other Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all related out-of-pocket expenses of the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect to such refund), provided that the Borrower, upon the request of the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender, agrees to repay the amount paid over to the Borrower (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) to the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender in the event the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. This paragraph shall not be construed to require the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender to make available its tax returns (or any other information relating to its taxes that it reasonably deems confidential) to the Borrower or any other Person.

Section 2.13 Indemnification in Respect of Letters of Credit; Nature of Issuing Lender’s Duties.

(a) In addition to its other obligations under Section 2.2, the Credit Parties hereby agree to protect, indemnify, pay and save the Issuing Lender and each Lender harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, charges and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that the Issuing Lender or such Lender may incur or be subject to as a consequence, direct or indirect, of (i) the issuance of any Letter of Credit or (ii) the failure of the Issuing Lender to honor a drawing under a Letter of Credit as a result of any act or omission, whether rightful or wrongful, of any present or future de jure or de facto government or Governmental Authority (all such acts or omissions, herein called “Government Acts”).

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responsible: (i) for the form, validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any document submitted by any party in connection with the application for and issuance of any Letter of Credit, even if it should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid, insufficient, inaccurate, fraudulent or forged; (ii) for the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign any Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, that may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason; (iii) for failure of the beneficiary of a Letter of Credit to comply fully with conditions required in order to draw upon a Letter of Credit; (iv) for errors, omissions, interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail, cable, telegraph, telex or otherwise, whether or not they be in cipher; (v) for errors in interpretation of technical terms; (vi) for any loss or delay in the transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a drawing under a Letter of Credit or of the proceeds thereof; and (vii) for any consequences arising from causes beyond the control of the Issuing Lender or any Lender, including, without limitation, any Government Acts. None of the above shall affect, impair, or prevent the vesting of the Issuing Lender’s rights or powers hereunder.

(c) In furtherance and extension and not in limitation of the specific provisions hereinabove set forth, any action taken or omitted by the Issuing Lender or any Lender, under or in connection with any Letter of Credit or the related certificates, if taken or omitted in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct, shall not put such Issuing Lender or such Lender under any resulting liability to the Credit Parties. It is the intention of the parties that this Agreement shall be construed and applied to protect and indemnify the Issuing Lender and each Lender against any and all risks involved in the issuance of the Letters of Credit, all of which risks are hereby assumed by the Credit Parties, including, without limitation, any and all risks of the acts or omissions, whether rightful or wrongful, of any Government Authority. The Issuing Lender and the Lenders shall not, in any way, be liable for any failure by the Issuing Lender or anyone else to pay any drawing under any Letter of Credit as a result of any Government Acts or any other cause beyond the control of the Issuing Lender and the Lenders.

(d) Nothing in this Section is intended to limit the Reimbursement Obligation of the Borrower contained in Section 2.2(d) hereof. The obligations of the Credit Parties under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. No act or omissions of any current or prior beneficiary of a Letter of Credit shall in any way affect or impair the rights of the Issuing Lender and the Lenders to enforce any right, power or benefit under this Agreement.

(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section or any other provision of any Credit Document or LOC Document, the Credit Parties shall have no obligation to indemnify the Issuing Lender or any Lender in respect of any liability incurred by the Issuing Lender or such Lender arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Issuing Lender (including action not taken by the Issuing Lender or such Lender), as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or pursuant to arbitration.

 

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Section 2.14 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders.

(a) Designation of a Different Lending Office. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 2.10, or requires the Borrower to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 2.12, then such Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different lending office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.10 or Section 2.12, as the case may be, in the future and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

(b) Replacement of Lenders. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 2.10, or if the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 2.12, or if any Lender defaults in its obligation to fund Loans hereunder, or if any Lender shall refuse to consent to a waiver or amendment to, or a departure from the provisions of this Agreement or any other Credit Document which requires the consent of all Lenders or all Lenders directly affected thereby and that has been consented to by the Required Lenders, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in, and consents required by, Section 9.6), all of its interests, rights and obligations under this Agreement and the related Credit Documents to an assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment), provided that:

(i) the Borrower shall have paid to the Administrative Agent the assignment fee specified in Section 9.6;

(ii) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans and funded participations in Letters of Credit, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Credit Documents (including any amounts under Section 2.11) from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts);

(iii) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under Section 2.10 or payments required to be made pursuant to Section 2.12, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter; and

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A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

To induce the Lenders to enter into this Agreement and to make the Extensions of Credit herein provided for, the Credit Parties hereby represent and warrant to the Administrative Agent and to each Lender that:

Section 3.1 Financial Condition.

(a) (i) The audited Consolidated financial statements of the Borrower for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 (as restated), 2006 and 2007, together with the related Consolidated statements of income or operations, equity and cash flows for the fiscal years ended on such dates and (ii) the unaudited Consolidated financial statements of the Borrower for the year-to-date period for the most recent month ending at least 30 days prior to the Closing Date, together with the related Consolidated statements of income or operations, cash flows for the year-to-date period ending on such date:

(A) were prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly noted therein;

(B) fairly present the financial condition of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries in all material respects, as applicable, as of the date thereof (subject, in the case of the unaudited financial statements, to normal year-end adjustments) and results of operations for the period covered thereby; and

(C) reflect all material Indebtedness and other material liabilities, direct or contingent, of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as of the date thereof, including material liabilities for taxes, material commitments and material contingent obligations (to the extent required to be disclosed by GAAP).

(b) The projections of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries through 2009 delivered to the Lenders on or prior to the Closing Date have been prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed by the Borrower at the time of the preparation thereof to be reasonable (it being understood that projections are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Borrower’s control, and that no assurance can be given that the projections will be realized).

 

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Section 3.2 No Material Adverse Effect.

Since December 31, 2007, there has been no development or event which, individually or in the aggregate, has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; provided that no Credit Party makes any representation herein as to the impact of any development or event, whether occurring prior to, on or after the Closing Date, with respect to the market for auction rate securities.

Section 3.3 Corporate Existence; Compliance with Law.

Each of the Credit Parties (a) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, organization or formation, (b) has the requisite power and authority and the legal right to own and operate all its property, to lease the property it operates as lessee and to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged and (except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect), has taken all actions necessary to maintain all rights, privileges, licenses and franchises necessary or required in the normal conduct of its business, (c) is duly qualified to conduct business and in good standing under the laws of (i) the jurisdiction of its incorporation, organization or formation, (ii) the jurisdiction where its chief executive office is located and (iii) each other jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of property or the conduct of its business requires such qualification except to the extent that the failure to so qualify or be in good standing in any such other jurisdiction could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (d) is in compliance with all Requirements of Law, organizational documents, government permits and government licenses except to the extent such non-compliance could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 3.4 Corporate Power; Authorization; Enforceable Obligations.

Each of the Credit Parties has full organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform the Credit Documents to which it is party and has taken all necessary limited liability company, partnership or corporate action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Credit Documents to which it is party. Each Credit Document to which it is a party has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of each Credit Party. Each Credit Document that is an agreement to which it is a party constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Credit Party, enforceable against such Credit Party in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

Section 3.5 No Legal Bar; No Default.

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the Loans (a) will not violate any material Requirement of Law, (b) except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, will not conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute a default under the articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, operating agreement or other organization documents of the Credit Parties or any Significant Agreement of any Credit Party or any material approval or material consent from any Governmental Authority relating to such Person, and (c) will not result in, or require, the creation or imposition of any Lien on any Credit Party’s properties or revenues pursuant to any Requirement of Law or Contractual Obligation other than the Liens arising under or contemplated in connection with the Credit Documents or Permitted Liens. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no Credit Party is in default under or with respect to any of its Contractual Obligations. No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.6 No Material Litigation.

No litigation, investigation, claim, criminal prosecution, civil investigative demand, imposition of criminal or civil fines and penalties, or any other proceeding of or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority is pending or, to the knowledge of the Credit Parties, threatened in writing by or against any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries or against any of its or their respective properties or revenues (a) with respect to the Credit Documents or any Extension of Credit or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, no permanent injunction, temporary restraining order or similar decree has been issued against any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 3.7 Investment Company Act; etc.

No Credit Party is an “investment company”, or a company “controlled” by an “investment company”, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. No Credit Party is a subject to regulation under the Federal Power Act, the Interstate Commerce Act, or any federal or state statute or regulation limiting its ability to incur the Credit Party Obligations.

Section 3.8 Margin Regulations.

No part of the proceeds of any Extension of Credit hereunder will be used directly or indirectly for any purpose that violates the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as now and from time to time hereafter in effect. The Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries (a) are not engaged, principally or as one of their important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of “purchasing” or “carrying” “margin stock” within the respective meanings of each of such terms under Regulation U and (b) as of the Closing Date, taken as a group do not own “margin stock” except as identified in the financial statements referred to in Section 3.1. The aggregate value of all “margin stock” within the meaning of such term under Regulation U owned by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries taken as a group does not exceed 25% of the value of their assets.

 

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Section 3.9 ERISA.

Except as, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, neither a Reportable Event nor an “accumulated funding deficiency” (within the meaning of Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA) has occurred during the five-year period prior to the date on which this representation is made or deemed made with respect to any Plan, and each Plan has complied with the applicable provisions of ERISA and the Code. No termination of a Single Employer Plan has occurred resulting in any material liability that has not be satisfied in full, and no Lien in favor of the PBGC or a Plan has arisen, during such five-year period. Neither any Credit Party nor any Commonly Controlled Entity is currently subject to any material liability for a complete or partial withdrawal from a Multiemployer Plan.

Section 3.10 Environmental Matters.

Except as could not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect:

(a) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, the facilities and properties owned, leased or operated by the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries (the “Properties”) do not contain any Materials of Environmental Concern in amounts or concentrations which (i) constitute a violation of, or (ii) could give rise to liability on behalf of any Credit Party under, any Environmental Law.

(b) All operations of the Credit Parties and/or their Subsidiaries at the Properties are in compliance, and have in the last five years been in compliance, with all applicable Environmental Laws, and there is no contamination at, under or about the Properties or violation of any Environmental Law with respect to the Properties or the business operated by the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries (the “Business”).

(c) Neither the Credit Parties nor their Subsidiaries have received any written or actual notice of violation, alleged violation, non-compliance, liability or potential liability on behalf of any Credit Party with respect to environmental matters or Environmental Laws regarding any of the Properties or the Business, nor do the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries have knowledge or reason to believe that any such notice will be received or is being threatened.

(d) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, Materials of Environmental Concern have not been transported or disposed of from the Properties in violation of, or in a manner or to a location that could give rise to liability on behalf of any Credit Party under any Environmental Law, and no Materials of Environmental Concern have been generated, treated, stored or disposed of at, on or under any of the Properties in violation of, or in a manner that could give rise to liability on behalf of any Credit Party under, any applicable Environmental Law.

 

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(e) No judicial proceeding or governmental or administrative action is pending or, to the knowledge of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, threatened, under any Environmental Law to which any Credit Party or any Subsidiary is a party with respect to the Properties or the Business, nor are there any consent decrees or other decrees, consent orders, administrative orders or other orders, or other administrative or judicial requirements outstanding, in each case, to the extent binding on the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries, under any Environmental Law with respect to the Properties or the Business.

(f) There has been no release or threat of release of Materials of Environmental Concern at or from the Properties arising from or related to the operations of any Credit Party or any Subsidiary in connection with the Properties or otherwise in connection with the Business, in violation of or in amounts or in a manner that could give rise to liability on behalf of any Credit Party under Environmental Laws.

Section 3.11 Use of Proceeds.

The proceeds of the Extensions of Credit shall be used by the Borrower solely (a) to pay any costs, fees and expenses associated with this Agreement on the Closing Date, (b) to refinance certain existing Indebtedness of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, through a payment to Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman”) in consideration for the transfer of certain securities transferred to Goldman from the Borrower pursuant to an agreement dated as of February 15, 2008 back to the Borrower from Goldman), and (c) for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, Permitted Acquisitions.

Section 3.12 Subsidiaries; Joint Ventures; Partnerships.

Set forth on Schedule 3.12 is a complete and accurate list of all Subsidiaries and partnerships of the Credit Parties as of the Closing Date or as of the date such Schedule was last updated in accordance with the terms of Section 5.2. Information on the attached Schedule includes the following: (a) the number of shares of each class of Capital Stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary outstanding; (b) the number and percentage of outstanding shares of each class of Capital Stock owned by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; and (c) the number and effect, if exercised, of all outstanding options, warrants, rights of conversion or purchase and similar rights regarding the Capital Stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary. The outstanding Capital Stock and other equity interests of all such Subsidiaries is validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and is owned free and clear of all Liens (other than those arising under or contemplated in connection with the Credit Documents). There are no outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, rights or other agreements or commitments (other than stock options granted to employees or directors and directors’ qualifying shares) of any nature relating to any Capital Stock of the Subsidiary, except as contemplated in connection with the Credit Documents.

 

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Section 3.13 Ownership.

Each of the Credit Parties and its Subsidiaries is the owner of, and has good and marketable title to or a valid leasehold interest in, all of its respective assets, which, together with assets leased or licensed by the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, represents all assets in the aggregate material to the conduct of the business of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, and (after giving effect to the Transactions) none of such assets is subject to any Lien other than Permitted Liens. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, each Credit Party and its Subsidiaries enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession under all of its leases and all such leases are valid and subsisting and in full force and effect.

Section 3.14 Taxes.

Except as set forth in Schedule 3.14, each of the Credit Parties and its Subsidiaries has filed, or caused to be filed, all federal income tax returns and all other material tax returns (federal, state, local and foreign) required to be filed and paid (a) all amounts of taxes shown thereon to be due (including interest and penalties) and (b) all other taxes, fees, assessments and other governmental charges (including mortgage recording taxes, documentary stamp taxes and intangibles taxes) owing by it, except for such taxes (i) that are not yet delinquent or (ii) that are being contested in good faith and by proper proceedings, and against which adequate reserves are being maintained in accordance with GAAP. None of the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries is aware as of the Closing Date of any proposed tax assessments against it or any of its Subsidiaries.

Section 3.15 Intellectual Property Rights.

Each of the Credit Parties and its Subsidiaries owns, or has the legal right to use, all material Owned Intellectual Property, tradenames, technology, know-how and processes necessary for each of them to conduct its business as currently conducted. Set forth on Schedule 3.15 is a list of all registered or issued Credit Party Intellectual Property (including all applications for registration and issuance), excluding any software licenses commercially available on terms comparable to the terms currently applicable to the applicable Credit Party, as of the Closing Date or as of the date such Schedule was last updated in accordance with the terms of Section 5.2 (including name/title, current owner, registration or application number, and registration or application date). Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (a) each Credit Party has the right to use its Owned Intellectual Property in perpetuity and without payment of royalties and (b) all registrations with and applications to Governmental Authorities in respect of such Owned Intellectual Property are valid and in full force and effect and are not subject to the payment of any taxes or maintenance fees (other than ordinary filing and administrative fees) or the taking of any interest therein, held by any of the Credit Parties to maintain their validity or effectiveness. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, none of the Credit Parties is in default (or with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would be in default) under any license to use its Credit Party Intellectual Property. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no claim has been asserted and is pending by any Person challenging or questioning the use of any such Owned Intellectual Property or the validity or effectiveness of

 

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any such Owned Intellectual Property, nor do the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries know of any such claim; and, to the knowledge of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries, the use of such Owned Intellectual Property by any of the Credit Parties or any of its Subsidiaries does not infringe on the rights of any Person. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the Credit Parties have recorded or deposited with and paid to the United States Copyright Office, the Register of Copyrights, the Copyrights Royalty Tribunal or other Governmental Authority, all notices, statements of account, royalty fees and other documents and instruments required under the terms and conditions of any Contractual Obligation of the Credit Parties and/or under Title 17 of the United States Code and the rules and regulations issued thereunder (collectively, the “Copyright Act”), and are not liable to any Person for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act or any other law, rule, regulation, contract or license as a result of their business operations.

Section 3.16 Solvency.

After giving effect to the Transactions, (a) the Credit Parties taken as a whole are solvent and are able to pay their debts and other liabilities, contingent obligations and other commitments as they mature in the normal course of business, and (b) the fair saleable value of the Credit Parties’ assets taken as a whole, measured on a going concern basis, exceeds all probable liabilities, including those to be incurred pursuant to this Agreement. After giving effect to the Transactions, none of the Credit Parties (i) has unreasonably small capital in relation to the business in which it is or proposes to be engaged or (ii) has incurred, or believes that it will incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they become due. In executing the Credit Documents and consummating the Transactions, none of the Credit Parties intends to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors or other Persons to which one or more of the Credit Parties is or will become indebted.

Section 3.17 Location of Collateral.

Set forth on Schedule 3.17(a) is a list of all Properties of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date with street address, county and state where located. Set forth on Schedule 3.17(b) is a list of all locations where any tangible personal property of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries (excluding inventory in transit or on temporary display at a customer location) is located as of the Closing Date, including county and state where located. Set forth on Schedule 3.17(c) is the state of incorporation or organization, the chief executive office, the principal place of business, the federal tax identification number and organization identification number of each of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date.

Section 3.18 No Burdensome Restrictions.

None of the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries is a party to any agreement or instrument or subject to any other obligation or any charter or corporate restriction or any provision of any applicable law, rule or regulation which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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Section 3.19 Brokers’ Fees.

None of the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries has any obligation to any Person in respect of any finder’s, broker’s, investment banking or other similar fee in connection with any of the transactions contemplated under the Credit Documents other than the closing and other fees payable pursuant to this Agreement and as set forth in the Fee Letter.

Section 3.20 Labor Matters.

There are no collective bargaining agreements or Multiemployer Plans covering the employees of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date, other than as set forth in Schedule 3.20 hereto. Other than as set forth on Schedule 3.20, or as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, no unfair labor practice complaint is pending against any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, there are no strikes, walkouts, work stoppages or other material labor difficulty pending or threatened by any employees of any Credit Party.

Section 3.21 Accuracy and Completeness of Information.

All written factual information (taken as a whole) heretofore, contemporaneously or hereafter furnished by or on behalf of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries to the Administrative Agent or any Lender for purposes of or in connection with this Agreement or any other Credit Document, or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby, is or will be true and accurate in all material respects and not incomplete by omitting to state any material fact necessary to make such information not misleading (taken as a whole) as of the date provided in light of the circumstances under which such factual information was furnished; it being understood and agreed that for purposes of this Section 3.21, such factual information and data shall not include proforma financial information, projections or estimates (including financial estimates, forecasts and other forward-looking information) and information of a general economic or general industry nature).

Section 3.22 Significant Agreements.

Schedule 3.22 sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Significant Agreements of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries in effect as of the Closing Date or as of the date such Schedule was last updated in accordance with the terms of Section 5.2. Each Significant Agreement is, and after giving effect to the Transactions will be, in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof. The Credit Parties have delivered to the Administrative Agent a true and complete copy of each Significant Agreement.

Section 3.23 Insurance.

The insurance coverage of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date (or as of the date Schedule 3.23 was last updated in accordance with the terms of Section 5.2) is outlined as to carrier, policy number, expiration date, type and amount on Schedule 3.23 and such insurance coverage complies with the requirements set forth in Section 5.5(b).

 

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Section 3.24 Security Documents.

The Security Documents create valid security interests in, and Liens on, the Collateral purported to be covered thereby. Except as set forth in the Security Documents, such security interests and Liens are currently (or will be, upon (a) the filing of appropriate financing statements with the Secretary of State of the state of incorporation or organization for each Credit Party, and the filing of appropriate assignments or notices with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, in each case in favor of the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Lenders, and (b) the Administrative Agent obtaining Control (as defined in the Security Agreement) or possession over those items of Collateral in which a security interest is perfected through Control or possession) perfected security interests and Liens, prior to all other Liens other than Permitted Liens.

Section 3.25 Classification of Senior Indebtedness.

The Credit Party Obligations constitute “Senior Indebtedness”, “Designated Senior Indebtedness” or any similar designation under and as defined in any agreement governing any Subordinated Debt and the subordination provisions set forth in each such agreement are legally valid and enforceable against the parties thereto.

Section 3.26 Anti-Terrorism Laws.

Neither any Credit Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is an “enemy” or an “ally of the enemy” within the meaning of Section 2 of the Trading with the Enemy Act of the United States of America (50 U.S.C. App. §§ 1 et seq.), as amended. Neither any Credit Party nor any or its Subsidiaries is in violation of (a) the Trading with the Enemy Act, as amended, (b) any of the foreign assets control regulations of the United States Treasury Department (31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V, as amended) or any enabling legislation or executive order relating thereto or (c) the Patriot Act. None of the Credit Parties (i) is a blocked person described in Section 1 of the Anti-Terrorism Order or (ii) to the best of its knowledge, engages in any dealings or transactions, or is otherwise associated, with any such blocked person.

Section 3.27 Compliance with OFAC Rules and Regulations.

To the best of their knowledge, none of the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries or their respective Affiliates (a) is a Sanctioned Person, (b) has more than 15% of its assets in Sanctioned Countries, or (c) derives more than 15% of its operating income from investments in, or transactions with Sanctioned Persons or Sanctioned Countries. No part of the proceeds of any Extension of Credit hereunder will be used directly or indirectly to fund any operations in, finance any investments or activities in or make any payments to, a Sanctioned Person or a Sanctioned Country.

 

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Section 3.28 Compliance with FCPA.

Each of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries is in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, et seq., and any foreign counterpart thereto. None of the Credit Parties or their Subsidiaries has made a payment, offering, or promise to pay, or authorized the payment of, money or anything of value (a) in order to assist in obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any foreign official, foreign political party, party official or candidate for foreign political office, (b) to a foreign official, foreign political party or party official or any candidate for foreign political office, and (c) with the intent to induce the recipient to misuse his or her official position to direct business wrongfully to such Credit Party or its Subsidiary or to any other Person, in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, et seq.

Section 3.29 Consent; Governmental Authorizations.

No approval, consent or authorization of, filing with, notice to or other act by or in respect of, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required in connection with acceptance of Extensions of Credit by the Borrower or the making of the Guaranty hereunder or with the execution, delivery or performance of any Credit Document by the Credit Parties (other than those which have been obtained) or with the validity or enforceability of any Credit Document against the Credit Parties (except such filings as are necessary in connection with the perfection of the Liens created by such Credit Documents).

Section 3.30 Permitted Cash Collateral.

(a) (i) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, there are no restrictions on the pledge of the Permitted Cash Collateral consisting of cash and Cash Equivalents (provided, in the case of Cash Equivalents that are securities, only to the extent that such securities are “Exempted Securities” under Section 3 of the Securities Act) (the “Non-Restricted Cash Collateral”) by the Credit Parties to the Administrative Agent (whether pursuant to securities laws or regulations or any shareholder, lock-up or other similar agreement or insider trading rules of the issuer).

(ii) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, no Credit Party is an “affiliate” of the issuer of any of the Non-Restricted Cash Collateral, as such term is defined in Rule 144 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, issued by the Securities Exchange Commission (“Rule 144”).

(b) (i) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, the debt securities comprising Permitted Cash Collateral (other than the Non-Restricted Cash Collateral) (the “Restricted Cash Collateral”) have been duly authorized and validly issued.

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Collateral are or may be deemed restricted or control securities (as indicated on Schedule 3.30) for purposes of Rule 144 and Rule 145 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, issued by the Securities Exchange Commission (“Rule 145”) or are otherwise subject to statutory, regulatory or contractual restrictions.

(iii) The Credit Parties have held the Restricted Cash Collateral and borne the full economic risk thereof from or prior to the date(s) indicated on Schedule 3.30. Schedule 3.30 also sets forth the commencement date of the holding period applicable to the Restricted Cash Collateral for purposes of Rule 144.

(iv) The Credit Parties agree to immediately notify the Administrative Agent in writing of any material change (other than changes in valuation) in any of the factual information set forth on Schedule 3.30.

(v) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Credit Parties hereby authorize the Administrative Agent to contact any issuer of the Restricted Cash Collateral to obtain, to the extent known by the issuer, confirmation of any information set forth or referenced in this Agreement relating to such issuer or to obtain any additional information regarding the Restricted Cash Collateral of such issuer or matters relating to the Administrative Agent’s and the Lenders’ rights with respect thereto.

(vi) To the knowledge of the Credit Parties, no Credit Party is an “affiliate” of the issuer of any of the Restricted Cash Collateral, as such term is defined in Rule 144.

ARTICLE IV

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

Section 4.1 Conditions to Closing Date.

This Agreement shall become effective upon, and the obligation of each Lender to make the initial Revolving Loans on the Closing Date is subject to, the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions precedent:

(a) Execution of Credit Agreement; Credit Documents and Lender Consents. The Administrative Agent shall have received (i) counterparts of this Agreement, executed by a duly authorized officer of each party hereto, (ii) for the account of each Revolving Lender requesting a promissory note, a Revolving Note, (iii) counterparts of the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement, in each case conforming to the requirements of this Agreement and executed by duly authorized officers of the Credit Parties or other Person, as applicable and (iv) counterparts of any other Credit Document required to be delivered on the Closing Date, executed by the duly authorized officers of the parties thereto.

 

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(b) Authority Documents. The Administrative Agent shall have received the following:

(i) Articles of Incorporation/Charter Documents. Certified copies of articles of incorporation or other charter documents, as applicable, of each Credit Party certified (A) by an officer of such Credit Party (pursuant to an officer’s certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit 4.1(b) attached hereto) as of the Closing Date to be true and correct and in force and effect as of such date, and (B) to be true and complete as of a recent date by the appropriate Governmental Authority of the state of its incorporation or organization, as applicable.

(ii) Resolutions. Copies of resolutions of the board of directors or comparable managing body of each Credit Party approving and adopting the Credit Documents, the transactions contemplated therein and authorizing execution and delivery thereof, certified by an officer of such Credit Party (pursuant to an officer’s certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit 4.1(b) attached hereto) as of the Closing Date to be true and correct and in force and effect as of such date.

(iii) Bylaws/Operating Agreement. A copy of the bylaws or comparable operating agreement of each Credit Party certified by an officer of such Credit Party (pursuant to an officer’s certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit 4.1(b) attached hereto) as of the Closing Date to be true and correct and in force and effect as of such date.

(iv) Good Standing. Original certificates of good standing, existence or its equivalent with respect to each Credit Party certified as of a recent date by the appropriate Governmental Authorities of the state of incorporation or organization and each other state in which the failure to so qualify and be in good standing could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(v) Incumbency. An incumbency certificate of each Credit Party certified by an officer (pursuant to an officer’s certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit 4.1(b) attached hereto) to be true and correct as of the Closing Date.

(c) Legal Opinion of Counsel. The Administrative Agent shall have received an opinion or opinions of counsel (which, for certain opinions, may be internal counsel) for the Credit Parties, dated the Closing Date and addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent (which shall include, without limitation, opinions with respect to the due organization and valid existence of each Credit Party, opinions as to perfection of the Liens granted to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Security Documents and opinions as to the non-contravention of the Credit Parties’ organizational documents and Significant Agreements).

 

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(d) Personal Property Collateral. The Administrative Agent shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:

(i) (A) searches of UCC filings in the jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, as applicable, of each Credit Party and copies of the financing statements on file in such jurisdictions and (B) tax lien, judgment and pending litigation searches;

(ii) searches of ownership of Intellectual Property in the appropriate governmental offices and such patent/trademark/copyright filings as reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent in order to perfect the Administrative Agent’s security interest in the Intellectual Property;

(iii) completed UCC financing statements for each appropriate jurisdiction as is necessary, in the Administrative Agent’s sole discretion, to perfect the Administrative Agent’s security interest in the Collateral;

(iv) stock or membership certificates, if any, evidencing the Capital Stock pledged to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, and duly executed in blank undated stock or transfer powers;

(v) duly executed consents as are necessary, in the Administrative Agent’s sole discretion, to perfect the Lenders’ security interest in the Collateral;

(vi) all instruments and chattel paper with an individual face amount in excess of $1,000,000 in the possession of any of the Credit Parties, together with allonges or assignments as may be necessary or appropriate to perfect the Administrative Agent’s and the Lenders’ security interest in the Collateral;

(vii) Deposit Account Control Agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent with respect to each deposit account (including, without limitation, any deposit account that is a Cash Collateral Account), except Excluded Accounts and to the extent otherwise determined by the Administrative Agent; and

(viii) Securities Account Control Agreements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent with respect to each securities account (including, without limitation, any securities account that is a Cash Collateral Account), except Excluded Accounts and to the extent otherwise determined by the Administrative Agent.

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endorsements of insurance evidencing liability, casualty, property and business interruption insurance meeting the requirements set forth herein or in the Security Documents. The Administrative Agent shall be named (i) as lender’s loss payee, as its interest may appear, with respect to any such insurance providing coverage in respect of any Collateral and (ii) as additional insured, as its interest may appear, with respect to any such insurance providing liability coverage, and the Borrower will use its commercially reasonable efforts to have each provider of any such insurance agree, by endorsement upon the policy or policies issued by it or by independent instruments to be furnished to the Administrative Agent, that it will endeavor to give the Administrative Agent thirty (30) days prior written notice before any such policy or policies shall be altered or cancelled.

(f) Solvency Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate prepared by the chief financial officer of the Borrower as to the financial condition, solvency and related matters of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, after giving effect to the Transactions and the initial borrowings under the Credit Documents, in substantially the form of Exhibit 4.1(f) hereto.

(g) Account Designation Notice. The Administrative Agent shall have received the executed Account Designation Notice in the form of Exhibit 1.1(a) hereto.

(h) Notice of Borrowing. The Administrative Agent shall have received a Notice of Borrowing with respect to the Loans to be made on the Closing Date.

(i) Consents. The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence that all boards of directors, governmental, shareholder and material third party consents and approvals necessary in connection with the Transactions have been obtained.

(j) Compliance with Laws. The financings and other Transactions contemplated hereby shall be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (including all applicable securities and banking laws, rules and regulations).

(k) Bankruptcy. There shall be no bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings pending with respect to any Credit Party or any Subsidiary thereof.

(l) Existing Indebtedness of the Credit Parties. All of the existing Indebtedness for borrowed money of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness permitted to exist pursuant to Section 6.1) shall be repaid in full and all security interests related thereto shall be terminated on or prior to the Closing Date.

(m) Financial Statements. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received copies of the financial statements referred to in Section 3.1, each in form and substance satisfactory thereto.

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(financial or otherwise) of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, taken as a whole other than the impact of any development or event with respect to the market for auction rate securities.

(o) Financial Condition Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate or certificates executed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower as of the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit 4.1(o) stating that (i) there exists no pending or, to such Responsible Officer’s knowledge, threatened litigation, injunction, order or claim with respect to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries, in each case that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) immediately after giving effect to this Agreement, the other Credit Documents, and all the Transactions contemplated to occur on such date, (A) no Default or Event of Default exists, (B) all representations and warranties contained herein and in the other Credit Documents shall (x) with respect to representations and warranties that contain a materiality qualification, are true and correct and (y) with respect to representations and warranties that do not contain a materiality qualification, are true and correct in all material respects; (C) the Credit Parties are in pro forma compliance with each of the initial financial covenants set forth in Section 5.9 and the requirements set forth in Section 4.1(s) (as evidenced through reasonably detailed calculations of such financial covenants on a schedule to such certificate) as of the most recent month ending at least 30 days prior to the Closing Date and (iii) each of the other conditions precedent in Section 4.1 have been satisfied, except to the extent the satisfaction of any such condition is subject to the judgment or discretion of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.

(p) Patriot Act Certificate. At least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate satisfactory thereto, substantially in the form of Exhibit 4.1(p), for benefit of itself and the Lenders, provided by the Borrower that sets forth information required by the Patriot Act including, without limitation, the identity of the Credit Parties, the name and address of the Credit Parties and other information that will allow the Administrative Agent or any Lender, as applicable, to identify the Credit Parties in accordance with the Patriot Act.

(q) Significant Agreements. The Administrative Agent shall have received true and complete copies, certified by an officer of the Borrower as true and complete, of all Significant Agreements, together with all exhibits and schedules.

(r) Corporate Structure. The number of shares of each class of Capital Stock issued and outstanding and the ownership thereof of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date shall be as described in Schedule 3.12.

(s) Permitted Cash Collateral. The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that the fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral as of the Closing Date is at least $100,000,000 as determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

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(t) Fees and Expenses. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received all fees and expenses, if any, owing pursuant to the Fee Letter and Section 2.3.

(u) Litigation. There shall exist no pending or threatened litigation, injunction, order or claim with respect to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries, in each case that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(v) Additional Matters. All other documents and legal matters in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent and its counsel.

Section 4.2 Conditions to All Extensions of Credit.

The obligation of each Lender to make any Extension of Credit hereunder is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent on the date of making such Extension of Credit:

(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties made by the Credit Parties herein, in the Security Documents and which are contained in any certificate furnished at any time under or in connection herewith shall (i) with respect to representations and warranties that contain a materiality qualification, be true and correct and (ii) with respect to representations and warranties that do not contain a materiality qualification, be true and correct in all material respects, in each case with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the date of such Extension of Credit as if made on and as of such date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties expressly related solely to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and accurate on as of such earlier date);

(b) No Default or Event of Default. No Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on such date or after giving effect to the Extension of Credit to be made on such date unless such Default or Event of Default shall have been waived in accordance with this Agreement.

(c) Compliance with Commitments. Immediately after giving effect to the making of any such Extension of Credit (and the application of the proceeds thereof), (i) the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations shall not exceed the Revolving Committed Amount then in effect and (ii) the outstanding LOC Obligations shall not exceed the LOC Committed Amount.

(d) Additional Conditions to Revolving Loans. If a Revolving Loan is requested, all conditions set forth in Section 2.1 shall have been satisfied.

(e) Additional Conditions to Letters of Credit. If the issuance of a Letter of Credit is requested, all conditions set forth in Section 2.2 shall have been satisfied.

 

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Each request for an Extension of Credit and each acceptance by the Borrower of any such Extension of Credit shall be deemed to constitute representations and warranties by the Credit Parties as of the date of such Extension of Credit that the conditions set forth above in paragraphs (a) through (f), as applicable, have been satisfied.

ARTICLE V

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

Each of the Credit Parties hereby covenants and agrees that on the Closing Date, and thereafter (a) for so long as this Agreement is in effect, (b) until the Commitments have terminated, and (c) until no Revolving Note remains outstanding and unpaid and the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) are paid in full, such Credit Party shall, and shall cause each of their Subsidiaries, to:

Section 5.1 Financial Statements.

Furnish to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders:

(a) Annual Financial Statements. As soon as available and in any event no later than the earlier of (i) to the extent applicable, the date the Borrower is required by the SEC to deliver its Form 10-K for each fiscal year of the Borrower and (ii) one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Borrower, a copy of the Consolidated balance sheet of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal year and the related Consolidated statements of income and shareholders’ equity and of cash flows of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such year, which shall be audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers or another firm of independent certified public accountants of nationally recognized standing, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous year, reported on without a “going concern” or like qualification or exception, or qualification indicating that the scope of the audit was inadequate to permit such independent certified public accountants to certify such financial statements without such qualification;

(b) Quarterly Financial Statements. As soon as available and in any event no later than the earlier of (i) to the extent applicable, the date the Borrower is required by the SEC to deliver its Form 10-Q for any fiscal quarter of the Borrower and (ii) forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower, a copy of the Consolidated balance sheet of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries as at the end of such period and related Consolidated statements of income and retained earnings and of cash flows for the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for such quarterly period and for the portion of the fiscal year ending with such period, in each case setting forth in comparative form Consolidated figures for the corresponding period or periods of the preceding fiscal year (subject to normal recurring year-end audit adjustments) and including a management discussion and analysis; and

 

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(c) Collateral Statements. As soon as available and in any event no later than thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower, (i) an accounts receivable aging summary report of the Credit Parties as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and (ii) account statements with respect to the Cash Collateral Accounts issued from each financial institution at which the Cash Collateral Accounts are maintained;

all such financial statements to be complete and correct in all material respects (subject, in the case of interim statements, to normal recurring year-end audit adjustments) and to be prepared in reasonable detail and, in the case of the annual and quarterly financial statements provided in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) above, in accordance with GAAP applied consistently throughout the periods reflected therein and further accompanied by a description of, and an estimation of the effect on the financial statements on account of, a change, if any, in the application of accounting principles as provided in Section 1.3.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, financial statements and reports required to be delivered pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section may be delivered electronically and if so, shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date on which either (i) such financial statements and reports are filed by the Borrower with the SEC or (ii) the Administrative Agent receives such reports from the Borrower through electronic mail; provided that, upon the Administrative Agent’s request, the Borrower shall provide paper copies of any documents required hereby to the Administrative Agent.

Section 5.2 Certificates; Other Information.

Furnish to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders:

(a) concurrently with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in Sections 5.1(a) and 5.1(b) above, a certificate of a Responsible Officer substantially in the form of Exhibit 5.2(a) stating that (i) (A) such financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries for the periods indicated in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, (B) each of the Credit Parties during such period observed or performed all of its covenants and other agreements, and satisfied every condition, contained in this Agreement to be observed, performed or satisfied by it, and (C) such Responsible Officer has obtained no knowledge of any Default or Event of Default except as specified in such certificate and such certificate shall include the calculations in reasonable detail required to indicate compliance with Section 5.9 as of the last day of such period;

(b) concurrently with or prior to the delivery of the financial statements referred to in Sections 5.1(a) and 5.1(b) above, (i) an updated copy of Schedule 3.12 if the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries has formed or acquired a new Subsidiary since the Closing Date or since such Schedule was last updated, as applicable, (ii) an updated copy of Schedule 3.15 if the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries has registered, applied for registration of, acquired or otherwise obtained ownership of any

 

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new registered or issued Credit Party Intellectual Property since the Closing Date or since Schedule 3.15 was last updated, as applicable, (iii) an updated copy of Schedule 3.22 if any new Significant Agreement has been entered into since the Closing Date or since Schedule 3.22 was last updated, as applicable, together with a copy of each new Significant Agreement, (iv) an updated copy of Schedule 3.23 if the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries has materially altered or acquired any material insurance policies since the Closing Date or since Schedule 3.23 was last updated and (v) an updated copy of Schedule 6.14 if any Credit Party opens, maintains or otherwise has any checking, savings or other account (including securities accounts) other than Excluded Accounts not set forth on Schedule 6.14;

(c) promptly upon their becoming available, (i) all material regulatory reports and (ii) copies of all reports and all registration statements and prospectuses, if any, which any Credit Party may file with the SEC (or any successor or analogous Governmental Authority);

(d) within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Borrower, a certificate containing information including a calculation of the amount of all acquisitions, all dividends paid, Asset Dispositions, Debt Issuances, and Equity Issuances that were made during the prior fiscal year and amounts received in connection with any Recovery Event during the prior fiscal year;

(e) promptly, such additional financial and other information as the Administrative Agent may from time to time reasonably request; and

(f) promptly upon (i) acquiring any new Restricted Cash Collateral or (ii) any material change in any of the factual information set forth on Schedule 3.30, an updated copy of Schedule 3.30.

Section 5.3 Payment of Taxes and Other Obligations.

Pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy at or before maturity or before they become delinquent, as the case may be, subject, where applicable, to specified grace periods, (a) all of its Federal and other material taxes and (b) any material additional costs that are imposed as a result of any failure to so pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy such taxes, except when the amount or validity of any such taxes is currently being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and reserves, if applicable, in conformity with GAAP with respect thereto have been provided on the books of the Credit Parties.

Section 5.4 Conduct of Business and Maintenance of Existence.

Continue to engage in business of the same general type as now conducted by it on the Closing Date and preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its corporate or other formative existence and good standing in its jurisdiction of formation, except as permitted by this Agreement. Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (a) keep in full force and effect good standing in all jurisdictions where required, other than the jurisdiction of formation and (b) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges and franchises necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business.

 

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Section 5.5 Maintenance of Property; Insurance.

(a) Keep all material property useful and necessary in its business in good working order and condition (ordinary wear and tear and obsolescence excepted), except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(b) Maintain with financially sound and reputable insurance companies liability, casualty, property and business interruption insurance (including, without limitation, insurance with respect to its tangible Collateral) in at least such amounts and against at least such risks as are usually insured against in the same general area by companies engaged in the same or a similar business; and furnish to the Administrative Agent, upon the request of the Administrative Agent, full information as to the insurance carried. The Administrative Agent shall be named (i) as Lender’s loss payee, as its interest may appear with respect to any property insurance, and (ii) as additional insured, as its interest may appear, with respect to any such liability insurance, and each provider of any such insurance shall agree, by endorsement upon the policy or policies issued by it or by independent instruments to be furnished to the Administrative Agent, that it will endeavor to give the Administrative Agent thirty (30) days prior written notice before any such policy or policies shall be altered or canceled.

Section 5.6 Inspection of Property; Books and Records; Discussions.

Keep proper books, records and accounts in conformity with GAAP and all material Requirements of Law; and permit, during regular business hours and upon reasonable notice by the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent or any Lender to visit and inspect any of its properties and examine and make abstracts from any of its books and records at any reasonable time and as often as may reasonably be desired, and to discuss the business, operations, properties, financial conditions and other conditions of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries with officers and employees of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries and with its independent certified public accountants, in each case at the reasonable expense of the Borrower.

Section 5.7 Notices.

Give notice in writing to the Administrative Agent (which shall promptly transmit such notice to each Lender):

(a) promptly, but in any event within two (2) Business Days after any Credit Party knows thereof, the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default;

(b) promptly, any default or event of default under any Contractual Obligation of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

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(c) promptly, any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding known or threatened in writing to any Credit Party (i) affecting any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or involve a monetary claim in excess of $1,000,000 or involving injunctions or requesting injunctive relief by or against any Credit Party or any Subsidiary of any Credit Party, (ii) affecting or with respect to this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any security interest or Lien created thereunder, (iii) involving an environmental claim or potential liability under Environmental Laws which could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, or (iv) by any Governmental Authority relating to the Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof and alleging fraud, deception or willful misconduct by such Person;

(d) of any labor controversy that has resulted in, or threatens to result in, a strike or other work action against any Credit Party which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(e) of any attachment, judgment, lien, levy or order exceeding $1,000,000 that may be assessed against or threatened in writing against any Credit Party other than Permitted Liens;

(f) as soon as possible and in any event within thirty (30) days after any Credit Party knows or has reason to know thereof: (i) the occurrence or expected occurrence of any Reportable Event with respect to any Plan, a failure to make any required contribution to a Plan, the creation of any Lien in favor of the PBGC (other than a Permitted Lien) or a Plan or any withdrawal from, or the termination, Reorganization or Insolvency of, any Multiemployer Plan or (ii) the institution of proceedings or the taking of any other action by the PBGC or any Credit Party, any Commonly Controlled Entity or any Multiemployer Plan, with respect to the withdrawal from, or the terminating, Reorganization or Insolvency of, any Plan;

(g) promptly, any notice of any violation received by any Credit Party from any Governmental Authority including, without limitation, any notice of violation of Environmental Laws, that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

(h) promptly, any other development or event which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Each notice pursuant to this Section shall be accompanied by a statement of a Responsible Officer setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action the Credit Parties propose to take with respect thereto. In the case of any notice of a Default or Event of Default, the Borrower shall specify that such notice is a Default or Event of Default notice on the face thereof.

 

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Section 5.8 Environmental Laws.

(a) Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (i) comply in all material respects with, and ensure compliance in all material respects by all tenants and subtenants, if any, with, all applicable Environmental Laws and (ii) and obtain and comply in all material respects with and maintain, and ensure that all tenants and subtenants obtain and comply in all material respects with and maintain, any and all licenses, approvals, notifications, registrations or permits required by applicable Environmental Laws; and

(b) Except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (i) conduct and complete all investigations, studies, sampling and testing, and all remedial, removal and other actions required to be conducted by a Credit Party under Environmental Laws and (ii) promptly comply in all material respects with all lawful orders and directives of all Governmental Authorities regarding Environmental Laws except to the extent that the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings.

Section 5.9 Financial Covenants.

Comply with the following financial covenants:

(a) Leverage Ratio. The Leverage Ratio, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower, shall be less than or equal to 2.0 to 1.0.

(b) Permitted Cash Collateral. If (A) (i) $60,000,000 minus (ii) the aggregate amount of reductions of the Revolving Committed Amount pursuant to Sections 2.4(a), 2.4(c), 2.5(b) and this Section 5.9 exceeds (B) the aggregate fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral, measured as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower, then the Revolving Committed Amount shall, three Business Days after delivery of the financial statements referred to in Section 5.1(c), be permanently reduced by the amount of such excess and, upon such reduction, the Borrower shall immediately prepay the Loans and cash collateralize the LOC Obligations to the extent required by Section 2.5(b)(i) after giving effect to such reduction.

(c) Collateral Coverage. If, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower, (i) the sum of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans plus outstanding LOC Obligations as of such date exceeds (ii) the sum of (A) 50% of the aggregate fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral (other than Permitted Cash Collateral comprised of cash and Cash Equivalents) as of such date plus (B) 100% of the aggregate fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral that is comprised of cash and Cash Equivalents plus (C) 75% of Eligible Accounts as of such date, less, in the case of this clause (C), any reserves established by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, the Borrower shall, within three Business Days after delivery of the financial statements referred to in Section 5.1(c), prepay the Revolving Loans and/or cash collateralize the LOC Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to such excess.

 

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For purposes of Section 5.9(b) and Section 5.9(c), the fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral shall be determined in accordance with GAAP and reflected in the financial statements delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.1 for such fiscal quarter.

Section 5.10 Additional Guarantors.

The Credit Parties will cause each of their Material Domestic Subsidiaries, whether newly formed, after acquired or otherwise existing to promptly (and in any event within thirty (30) days after such Material Domestic Subsidiary is formed or acquired (or such longer period of time as agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion)) become a Guarantor hereunder by way of execution of a Joinder Agreement. In addition, if the Domestic Subsidiaries of the Borrower that are not Guarantors (the “Non-Guarantor Domestic Subsidiaries”) shall, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower, collectively (a) generate more than 10% of Consolidated EBITDA for the four (4) fiscal quarter period ending as of such date or (b) own more than 10% of the Consolidated Assets as of such date (clause (a) and (b), the “Additional Guarantor Criteria”), then the Borrower shall cause one or more of such Non-Guarantor Domestic Subsidiaries to promptly (and in any event within thirty (30) days after the end of the applicable fiscal quarter of the Borrower) become Guarantors hereunder by way of execution of Joinder Agreements so that, after such Non-Guarantor Domestic Subsidiaries become Guarantors, neither of the Additional Guarantor Criteria will be met. In connection with the foregoing, the Credit Parties shall give notice to the Administrative Agent not less than ten (10) days after creating a Domestic Subsidiary (or such larger period of time as agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion), or acquiring a majority of the Capital Stock of any other Person.

The Credit Party Obligations shall be secured by, among other things, a first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral of such new Guarantor and a pledge of 100% of the Capital Stock of such new Guarantor and its Domestic Subsidiaries and 65% of the voting Capital Stock and 100% of the non-voting Capital Stock of its first-tier Foreign Subsidiaries to the extent set forth in, and as provided in, the Security Documents. In connection with the foregoing, the Credit Parties shall, except to the extent, if any, waived by the Administrative Agent, deliver to the Administrative Agent, with respect to each new Guarantor to the extent applicable, substantially the same documentation required pursuant to Sections 4.1(b) – (f) and 5.12 and such other documents or agreements as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.

Section 5.11 Compliance with Law.

(a) Comply with all Requirements of Law and orders (including Environmental Laws), and all applicable restrictions imposed by all Governmental Authorities, applicable to it and the Collateral if noncompliance with any such Requirements of Law, order or restriction could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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(b) Comply with all Contractual Obligations, except to the extent that failure to comply could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.12 Pledged Assets.

(a) Each Credit Party will cause 100% of the Capital Stock in each of its direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiaries (unless such Domestic Subsidiary is owned by a Foreign Subsidiary) and 65% of the voting Capital Stock and 100% of the non-voting Capital Stock of its first-tier Foreign Subsidiaries, in each case to the extent owned by such Credit Party, to be subject at all times to a first priority, perfected Lien in favor of the Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Security Documents or such other security documents as the Administrative Agent shall reasonably request.

(b) Each Credit Party will cause all tangible and intangible personal property (other than vehicles and other personal property for which the cost to perfect is reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent to be excessive in comparison to the value obtained), other than Excluded Assets and any other property excluded by the terms of the Security Documents from the collateral set forth therein, now owned or hereafter acquired to be subject at all times to a first priority, perfected Lien (subject in each case to Permitted Liens) in favor of the Administrative Agent, in each case pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Security Documents.

Section 5.13 Covenants Regarding Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights.

(a) Notify the Administrative Agent promptly if it knows that any material application, letters patent or registration relating to any material Patent, material Patent License, material Trademark or material Trademark License of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries may become abandoned, or of any adverse determination or development (including, without limitation, the institution of, or any such determination or development in, any proceeding in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any court) regarding any Credit Party’s or any of its Subsidiary’s ownership of any material Patent or material Trademark, its right to patent or register the same, or to enforce, keep and maintain the same, or its rights under any material Patent License or material Trademark License.

(b) Notify the Administrative Agent promptly after it knows of any adverse determination or development (including, without limitation, the institution of, or any such determination or development in, any proceeding in any court) regarding any material Copyright or material Copyright License of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries, whether (i) such Copyright or Copyright License may become invalid or unenforceable prior to its expiration or termination, or (ii) any Credit Party’s or any of its Subsidiary’s ownership of such Copyright, its right to register the same or to enforce, keep and maintain the same, or its rights under such Copyright License, may become affected.

 

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(c) (i) Promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any filing by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries, either itself or through any agent, employee, licensee or designee (but in no event later than the fifteenth day following such filing), of any application for registration by any Credit Party of any material Intellectual Property with the United States Copyright Office or United States Patent and Trademark Office or any similar office or agency in any other country or any political subdivision thereof.

(ii) In accordance with Section 5.2, provide the Administrative Agent and its counsel a complete and correct list of all material Intellectual Property owned by the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries that have not been set forth as annexes of such documents and instruments showing all filings and recordings for the protection of the security interest of the Administrative Agent therein pursuant to the agreements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office.

(iii) Upon request of the Administrative Agent, execute and deliver any and all agreements, instruments, documents, and papers as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request to evidence the Administrative Agent’s security interest in the Intellectual Property and the general intangibles referred to in clauses (i) and (ii), including, without limitation, the goodwill of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries relating thereto or represented thereby (or such other Intellectual Property or the general intangibles relating thereto or represented thereby as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request).

(d) To the extent consistent with Borrower’s reasonable business judgment, take all necessary actions, including, without limitation, in any proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, to maintain each item of material Intellectual Property of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries, including, without limitation, payment of maintenance fees, filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use, affidavits of incontestability and opposition, interference and cancellation proceedings.

(e) In the event that any Credit Party becomes aware that any material Intellectual Property owned by any Credit Party is infringed, misappropriated or diluted by a third party in any material respect, notify the Administrative Agent promptly after it learns thereof and, to the extent consistent with Borrower’s reasonable business judgment, promptly sue for infringement, misappropriation or dilution and to recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation or dilution, and take such other actions as the Credit Parties shall reasonably deem appropriate under the circumstances to protect such Intellectual Property.

(f) After the Closing Date, the Credit Parties shall use their reasonable efforts to record all necessary documentation with the Assignment Branch of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, to reflect a clear, current and complete chain of title to the Intellectual Property of the Credit Parties.

 

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Section 5.14 Further Assurances.

(a) Public/Private Designation. Borrower will cooperate with the Administrative Agent in connection with the publication of certain written materials and/or written information provided by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and Lenders (collectively, “Information Materials”) pursuant to this Article V and will designate Information Materials (i) that are either available to the public or not material with respect to the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries or any of their respective securities for purposes of United States federal and state securities laws, as “Public Information”. Any Information Materials that are not Public Information so marked shall be deemed to be “Private Information”.

(b) Further Assurances. Upon the reasonable request of the Administrative Agent, promptly perform or cause to be performed any and all acts and execute or cause to be executed any and all documents for filing under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or any other Requirement of Law which are necessary or advisable to maintain in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, Liens on the Collateral that are duly perfected in accordance with the requirements of, or the obligations of the Credit Parties under, the Credit Documents and all applicable Requirements of Law.

(c) Permitted Cash Collateral.

(i) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, for so long as any volume limitations on the amount of securities sold are applicable to the Credit Parties under Rule 144 or Rule 145 with respect to the Restricted Cash Collateral, the Credit Parties will not sell any securities of the same class or convertible into the same class of securities as the Restricted Cash Collateral, whether or not such securities are pledged hereunder, from the date of such Event of Default until such Event of Default is no longer continuing or the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) have been paid in full and the Commitments hereunder have terminated, and in the event of any such sale consented to by the Administrative Agent, the Credit Parties will furnish the Administrative Agent with a copy of any Form 144 filed in respect of such sale. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, for so long as any volume limitations on the amount of securities sold are applicable to the Credit Parties under Rule 144 or Rule 145 with respect to the Restricted Cash Collateral, the Credit Parties will use their reasonable efforts to cause any person, party or entity with whom it shall be deemed one “person” for purposes of clause (a)(2) of Rule 144 to refrain from selling any securities of the same class or convertible into the same class of securities as the Restricted Cash Collateral, whether or not such securities are pledged hereunder, from the date of such Event of Default until such Event of Default is no longer continuing or the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) have been paid in full and the Commitments hereunder have terminated, and in the event of

 

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any such sale consented to by the Administrative Agent, the Credit Parties will use their reasonable efforts to furnish the Administrative Agent with a copy of any Form 144 filed in respect of such sale.

(ii) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Credit Parties will cooperate fully with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders with respect to any sale by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders of any of the Restricted Cash Collateral, including full and complete compliance with all requirements of Rule 144 applicable to a seller of such securities and/or Rule 145 applicable to a seller of such securities, and will give to the Administrative Agent all information and will do all things necessary, including the execution of all documents, forms, instruments and other items applicable to a seller of such securities, to comply with Rule 144, Rule 145 or other applicable exemption for the complete and unrestricted sale and/or transfer of the Restricted Cash Collateral and will exercise its reasonable efforts to have the issuer of any Restricted Cash Collateral, upon the request of the Administrative Agent, take all such action as may be required to satisfy (i) the public information requirements of clause (c) of Rule 144 and (ii) any other applicable statutory, regulatory or contractual restriction on the sale or transfer of the Restricted Cash Collateral.

(iii) The Credit Parties will not vote in favor of (A) any amendment to the indenture or other instrument or document governing the terms of the Restricted Cash Collateral that could reasonably be expected to materially impair the value of the Restricted Cash Collateral or (B) any corporate merger, consolidation or similar event with respect to any issuer of Restricted Cash Collateral that could reasonably be expected to materially impair the value of the Restricted Cash Collateral, in each case without the prior written consent of Bank.

(iv) The Credit Parties will not disclose to the Administrative Agent, the Lenders or any of their respective representatives, any material, non-public information concerning the issuer of the Restricted Cash Collateral other than (A) as required by GAAP to be disclosed in any financial statements delivered to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders or (B) as required by applicable law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, compliance by the Credit Parties with this clause (iv) shall not be a breach of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

NEGATIVE COVENANTS

Each of the Credit Parties hereby covenants and agrees that on the Closing Date, and thereafter (a) for so long as this Agreement is in effect, (b) until the Commitments have terminated, and (c) until no Revolving Note remains outstanding and unpaid and the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) are paid in full that:

 

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Section 6.1 Indebtedness.

No Credit Party will, nor will it permit any Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Indebtedness, except:

(a) Indebtedness arising or existing under this Agreement and the other Credit Documents;

(b) Indebtedness of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries existing as of the Closing Date (and set out more specifically in Schedule 6.1(b) hereto) and any renewals, refinancings or extensions thereof in a principal amount not in excess of that outstanding as of the date of such renewal, refinancing or extension;

(c) Indebtedness of the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries incurred after the Closing Date consisting of Capital Leases or Indebtedness incurred to provide all or a portion of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of an asset and any renewals, refinancings or extensions thereof; provided that (i) such Indebtedness when incurred shall not exceed the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of such asset plus applicable transaction costs; (ii) no such Indebtedness shall be renewed, refinanced or extended for a principal amount in excess of the principal balance outstanding thereon at the time of such renewal, refinancing or extension plus applicable transaction costs; and (iii) the total amount of all such Indebtedness shall not exceed $5,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(d) Intercompany Indebtedness among the Credit Parties;

(e) Indebtedness and obligations owing under Secured Hedging Agreements and other Hedging Agreements entered into in order to manage existing or anticipated interest rate, exchange rate or commodity price risks and not for speculative purposes;

(f) Guaranty Obligations in respect of Indebtedness of a Credit Party to the extent such Indebtedness is permitted to exist or be incurred pursuant to this Section;

(g) to the extent constituting Indebtedness, surety bonds and appeal bonds required in the ordinary course of business or in connection with the enforcement of rights or claims of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or in connection with judgments that do not result in a Default or Event of Default; and

(h) other Indebtedness of Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries which does not exceed $20,000,000 in the aggregate at any time outstanding (of which up to $2,000,000 in the aggregate at any time outstanding may be secured Indebtedness).

Section 6.2 Liens.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Lien with respect to any of their respective property or assets of any kind (whether real or personal, tangible or intangible), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except for Permitted Liens.

 

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Section 6.3 Nature of Business.

The Borrower and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, will not substantively alter in any material respect the character of their business from that conducted as of the Closing Date (and others reasonably related, supplemental, ancillary and/or incidental thereto).

Section 6.4 Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Purchase of Assets, etc.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to,

(a) dissolve or liquidate or sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of its property or assets or agree to do so at a future time (other than agreements to dispose of property or assets with a fair market value less than $1,000,000 individually or $5,000,000 in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement), except the following, without duplication, shall be expressly permitted:

(i) (A) the sale, transfer, lease, sublease or other disposition of property in the ordinary course of business; (B) the conversion of cash into Cash Equivalents and Permitted Cash Collateral and the conversions from one type of Permitted Cash Collateral into another type of Permitted Cash Collateral in compliance with the provisions hereof and (C) the licensing out of intellectual property and other rights;

(ii) Recovery Events for which such Credit Party or such Subsidiary has received any cash insurance proceeds or condemnation or expropriation award with respect to such property or assets to the extent Net Cash Proceeds from such Recovery Event are used to make mandatory prepayments or reinvested pursuant to Section 2.5(b)(vi);

(iii) the sale, lease, sublease, transfer or other disposition of property, machinery, parts and equipment and other goods no longer used or useful in, or consistent with the Borrower’s plans for, the conduct of the business of the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries;

(iv) the sale, lease or transfer of property or assets from the Borrower or any Subsidiary to a Credit Party or from one Credit Party to another Credit Party or from any Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party to any other Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party;

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(vi) the sale of Permitted Cash Collateral; provided, that the Borrower shall comply with the provisions of Section 2.5(b)(v) with respect to the proceeds of such sale to the extent applicable;

(vii) the liquidation or dissolution of any Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party if the assets of such Subsidiary are transferred to a Credit Party after the repayment of all Indebtedness and other obligations of such Subsidiary upon liquidation or dissolution;

(viii) the disposition of any property or assets for purposes of making a Permitted Investment; and

(ix) the sale, lease or transfer of property or assets not to exceed $10,000,000 in net cash proceeds in the aggregate during the term of the Agreement;

provided that (A) with respect to clauses (i)(A), (ii), (iii) and (ix) above, except for transactions involving assets with a fair market value (as determined by a Responsible Officer) not exceeding $2,000,000 in any fiscal year, at least 75% of the consideration received therefor by the Credit Parties or any such Subsidiary shall be in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents, (B) with respect to clause (vi) above, 100% of the consideration received therefor by the Credit Parties shall be Permitted Cash Collateral, (C) after giving effect to any Asset Disposition pursuant to clause (ix) above, the Credit Parties shall be in compliance on a Pro Forma Basis with the financial covenants set forth in Section 5.9 hereof, recalculated for the most recently ended quarter for which information is available, and (D) no Default or Event of Default shall exist or shall result therefrom; provided, further, that with respect to dispositions of assets permitted hereunder only, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled, without the consent of any Lender, to release its Liens relating to the particular assets sold; or

(b) (i) purchase, lease or otherwise acquire (in a single transaction or a series of related transactions) all or substantially all of the property or assets of any Person, other than (A) Permitted Acquisitions and (B) except as otherwise limited or prohibited herein, purchases or other acquisitions of inventory, materials, property and equipment in the ordinary course of business, or (ii) enter into any transaction of merger or consolidation, except for (A) in connection with Investments or acquisitions permitted pursuant to Section 6.5 so long as the Credit Party subject to such merger or consolidation is the surviving entity or the surviving entity will become a Credit Party concurrently with effectiveness of the merger or consolidation, (B) (y) the merger or consolidation of a Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party with and into a Credit Party; provided that such Credit Party will be the surviving entity and (z) the merger or consolidation of a Credit Party with and into another Credit Party; provided that if the Borrower is a party thereto, the Borrower will be the surviving corporation, (C) the merger or consolidation of a Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party with and into another Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party and (D) any merger or consolidation, the purpose or effect of which is to effect, all or in part, a disposition permitted pursuant to Section 6.4(a) or an Investment permitted pursuant to Section 6.5.

 

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Section 6.5 Advances, Investments and Loans.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, make any Investment except for Permitted Investments.

Section 6.6 Transactions with Affiliates.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, enter into any transaction or series of transactions, whether or not in the ordinary course of business, with any officer, director, shareholder or Affiliate other than on terms and conditions substantially as favorable as would be obtainable in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person other than an officer, director, shareholder or Affiliate; provided, that the foregoing shall not prohibit (a) transactions among the Credit Parties, (b) Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries to the extent permitted pursuant to Section 6.5 or (c) Restricted Payments to the extent permitted pursuant to Section 6.10.

Section 6.7 Ownership of Subsidiaries; Restrictions.

The Credit Parties will not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of any Capital Stock or other equity interests in any of their Subsidiaries, nor will they permit any of their Subsidiaries to issue, sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of their Capital Stock or other equity interests, except for any Excluded Equity Issuance or in a transaction permitted by Section 6.4.

Section 6.8 Corporate Changes; Significant Agreements.

The Borrower will not change its fiscal year. No Credit Party will, nor will it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, (a) change its fiscal year (other than to conform its fiscal year to the Borrower’s), (b) amend, modify or change its articles of incorporation, certificate of designation (or corporate charter or other similar organizational document) operating agreement or bylaws (or other similar document) in any material respect adverse to the interests of the Lenders without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent; provided that no Credit Party shall (i) alter its legal existence in any way materially adverse to the Lenders, or, in one transaction or a series of transactions, merge into or consolidate with any other entity (other than as permitted by Section 6.4), or sell all or substantially all of its assets (other than as permitted by Section 6.4), (ii) change its state of incorporation or organization, or (iii) change its registered legal name, without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Administrative Agent and without filing (or confirming that the Administrative Agent has filed) such financing statements and amendments to any previously filed financing statements as the Administrative Agent may require, (c) amend, modify, cancel or terminate or fail to renew or extend or permit the amendment, modification, cancellation or termination of any of its Significant Agreements in any respect adverse to the interests of the Lenders without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders, (d) change its state of incorporation, organization or formation without the consent of the Administrative Agent or have more than one state of incorporation, organization or formation or (e) change its accounting method (except in accordance with GAAP) in any manner materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders.

 

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Section 6.9 Limitation on Restricted Actions.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Domestic Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any contractual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any such Person to act as a Guarantor and pledge its assets pursuant to the Credit Documents.

Section 6.10 Restricted Payments.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, declare, order, make or set apart any sum for or pay any Restricted Payment, except (a) dividends payable solely in the same class of Capital Stock of such Person, (b) dividends or other distributions payable to the Credit Parties (directly or indirectly through their Subsidiaries), (c) dividends or other distributions by a Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party to another Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party, (d) earnout payments not to exceed $5,000,000 during the term of this Agreement and (e) other Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the term of this Agreement, so long as after giving effect to each such payment made pursuant to this clause (e) on a Pro Forma basis (i) no Default or Event of Default shall then exist or would result therefrom and (ii) the Credit Parties shall be in compliance with each of the financial covenants set forth in Section 5.9 hereof.

Section 6.11 Amendment of Subordinated Debt.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders, amend, modify, waive or extend or permit the amendment, modification, waiver or extension of any term of any document governing or relating to any Subordinated Debt in a manner that is adverse to the interests of the Lenders.

Section 6.12 Sale Leasebacks.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, become or remain liable as lessee or as guarantor or other surety with respect to any lease, whether an Operating Lease or a Capital Lease, of any property (whether real, personal or mixed), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, (a) which any Credit Party or any Subsidiary has sold or transferred or is to sell or transfer to a Person which is not a Credit Party or a Subsidiary or (b) which any Credit Party or any Subsidiary intends to use for substantially the same purpose as any other property which has been sold or is to be sold or transferred by a Credit Party or a Subsidiary to another Person which is not a Credit Party or a Subsidiary in connection with such lease.

 

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Section 6.13 No Further Negative Pledges.

The Credit Parties will not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, enter into, assume or become subject to any agreement prohibiting or otherwise restricting the creation or assumption of any Lien upon any of their properties or assets to secure the Credit Party Obligations.

Section 6.14 Account Control Agreements; Additional Bank Accounts.

(a) Set forth on Schedule 6.14 is a complete and accurate list of all checking, savings or other accounts (including securities accounts) other than Excluded Assets of the Credit Parties at any bank or other financial institution, or any other account where money is or may be deposited or maintained with any Person as of the Closing Date or as of the date such Schedule was last updated in accordance with the terms of Section 5.2.

(b) Each of the Credit Parties will not open, maintain or otherwise have any checking, savings or other accounts (including securities accounts) at any bank or other financial institution, or any other account where money is or may be deposited or maintained with any Person, other than (i) deposit accounts that are subject to a Deposit Account Control Agreement, (ii) securities accounts that are subject to a Securities Account Control Agreement and other securities accounts so long as the aggregate balance in all such other securities accounts does not exceed $250,000, (iii) the EPSI Account, the Outside LC Account, deposit accounts established solely as payroll and other zero balance accounts and other deposit accounts so long as at any time the balance in any such other deposit account (other than the EPSI Account and the Outside LC Account) does not exceed $250,000 and the aggregate balance in all such other deposit accounts (excluding the EPSI Account and the Outside LC Account) does not exceed $1,000,000 (such payroll, zero balance, EPSI Account, Outside LC Account and other deposit accounts are referred to herein as “Excluded Accounts”). The EPSI Account shall be transferred to Wachovia no later than December 31, 2008.

Section 6.15 Compliance With Significant Agreements.

The Credit Parties shall not, nor will they permit any Subsidiary to, default in (a) the payment when due under any Significant Agreement or (b) the performance or observance (subject to applicable grace periods), of any obligation or condition of any Significant Agreement and permit such failure to perform or observe such other obligation or condition to continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days after notice of the occurrence of such default unless, but only as long as, the existence of any such default is being contested by the Credit Parties in good faith by appropriate proceedings and adequate reserves in respect thereof have been established on the books of the Credit Parties to the extent required by GAAP.

Section 6.16 Maximum Consolidated Capital Expenditures.

Consolidated Capital Expenditures made during the term of this Agreement shall be less than or equal to $45,000,000.

 

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Section 6.17 Permitted Cash Collateral.

(a) The Credit Parties may not remove Permitted Cash Collateral from the Cash Collateral Accounts; provided, that the Borrower shall be permitted to remove Permitted Cash Collateral from the Cash Collateral Accounts in minimum amounts of $5,000,000 to the extent the Borrower complies with the requirements of Section 2.5(b)(v) with respect to such Permitted Cash Collateral.

(b) The Credit Parties shall not maintain any securities or other items in the Cash Collateral Accounts, other than Permitted Cash Collateral.

ARTICLE VII

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Section 7.1 Events of Default.

An Event of Default shall exist upon the occurrence of any of the following specified events (each an “Event of Default”):

(a) Payment. (i) The Borrower shall fail to pay any principal on any Loan or Revolving Note when due (whether at maturity, by reason of acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof; or (ii) the Borrower shall fail to reimburse the Issuing Lender for any LOC Obligations when due (whether at maturity, by reason of acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms hereof; or (iii) the Borrower shall fail to pay any interest on any Loan or any fee or other amount payable hereunder when due (whether at maturity, by reason of acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms hereof and such failure shall continue unremedied for three (3) Business Days; or (iv) or any Guarantor shall fail to pay after written demand therefor on the Guaranty in respect of any of the foregoing or in respect of any other Guaranty Obligations hereunder (after giving effect to the grace period in clause (iii)); or

(b) Misrepresentation. Any representation or warranty made or deemed made herein, in the Security Documents or in any of the other Credit Documents or which is contained in any certificate, document or financial or other statement furnished at any time under or in connection with this Agreement shall (i) with respect to representations and warranties that contain a materiality qualification, prove to have been incorrect, false or misleading on or as of the date made or deemed made and (ii) with respect to representations and warranties that do not contain a materiality qualification, prove to have been incorrect, false or misleading in any material respect on or as of the date made or deemed made; or

(c) Covenant Default. (i) Any Credit Party shall fail to perform, comply with or observe any term, covenant or agreement applicable to it contained in Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 (as to maintenance of the Borrower’s existence), 5.7, 5.9, 5.11, 5.14(c) or

 

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Article VI hereof; or (ii) any Credit Party shall fail to comply with any other covenant contained in this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or any other agreement, document or instrument among any Credit Party, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders or executed by any Credit Party in favor of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders (other than as described in Sections 7.1(a) or 7.1(c)(i) above), and such breach or failure to comply is not cured within thirty (30) days of its occurrence; or

(d) Indebtedness Cross-Default. (i) Any Credit Party shall default in any payment of principal of or interest on any Indebtedness (other than the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations and the Guaranty) in a principal amount outstanding of at least $5,000,000 for the Credit Parties and any of their Subsidiaries in the aggregate beyond any applicable grace period (not to exceed sixty (60) days), if any, provided in the instrument or agreement under which such Indebtedness was created; or (ii) any Credit Party shall default in the observance or performance of any other agreement or condition relating to any Indebtedness (other than the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations and the Guaranty) in a principal amount outstanding of at least $5,000,000 in the aggregate for the Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries or contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing, securing or relating thereto, or any other event shall occur or condition exist, the effect of which default or other event or condition is to cause, or to permit the holder or holders of such Indebtedness or beneficiary or beneficiaries of such Indebtedness (or a trustee or agent on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) to cause, with the giving of notice if required, such Indebtedness to become due prior to its stated maturity or to be repurchased, prepaid, deferred or redeemed (automatically or otherwise); or (iii) any Credit Party shall have liability greater than $5,000,000 resulting from a termination event under any Secured Hedging Agreement; or

(e) Bankruptcy Default. (i) A Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (A) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with respect to it or its debts, or (B) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or a Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (ii) there shall be commenced against a Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in clause (i) above which (A) results in the entry of an order for relief or any such adjudication or appointment or (B) remains undismissed, undischarged or unbonded for a period of sixty (60) days; or (iii) there shall be commenced against a Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution, distraint or similar process against all or any substantial part of their assets which results in the entry of an order for any such relief which shall not have been vacated, discharged, or stayed or bonded pending appeal within sixty (60) days from the entry thereof; or (iv) a Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries shall take any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any

 

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of the acts set forth in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) above; or (v) a Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries shall generally not, or shall be unable to, or shall admit in writing their inability to, pay its debts as they become due; or

(f) Judgment Default. (i) One or more judgments or decrees shall be entered against a Credit Party or any of its material Subsidiaries involving in the aggregate a liability (to the extent not covered by insurance) of $5,000,000 or more or (ii) any injunction, temporary restraining order or similar decree shall be issued against a Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and, in the case of either (i) or (ii), such judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order or decree shall not have been paid or satisfied, vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded pending appeal within twenty (20) Business Days from the entry thereof; or

(g) ERISA Default. Except as could not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect: (i) any Person shall engage in any “prohibited transaction” (as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) involving any Plan, (ii) any “accumulated funding deficiency” (as defined in Section 302 of ERISA), whether or not waived, shall exist with respect to any Plan or any Lien in favor of the PBGC or a Plan (other than a Permitted Lien) shall arise on the assets of the Credit Parties or any Commonly Controlled Entity, (iii) a Reportable Event shall occur with respect to, or proceedings shall commence to have a trustee appointed, or a trustee shall be appointed, to administer or to terminate, any Single Employer Plan, which Reportable Event or commencement of proceedings or appointment of a trustee is, in the reasonable opinion of the Required Lenders, likely to result in the termination of such Plan for purposes of Title IV of ERISA, (iv) any Single Employer Plan shall terminate for purposes of Title IV of ERISA, (v) a Credit Party or any Commonly Controlled Entity shall incur any liability in connection with a withdrawal from, or the Insolvency or Reorganization of, any Multiemployer Plan;

(h) Change of Control. There shall occur a Change of Control; or

(i) Invalidity of Guaranty. At any time after the execution and delivery thereof, the Guaranty, for any reason other than the satisfaction in full of all Credit Party Obligations, shall cease to be in full force and effect (other than in accordance with its terms) or shall be declared to be null and void, or any Credit Party shall contest the validity, enforceability, perfection or priority of the Guaranty, any Credit Document, or any Lien granted thereunder in writing or deny in writing that it has any further liability, including with respect to future advances by the Lenders, under any Credit Document to which it is a party; or

(j) Invalidity of Credit Documents. Any other Credit Document shall fail to be in full force and effect or to give the Administrative Agent and/or the Lenders the security interests, liens, material rights, material powers, priority and material privileges purported to be created thereby (except as such documents may be terminated or no longer in force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof, other than those

 

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indemnities and provisions which by their terms shall survive) or any Lien shall, subject to Permitted Liens, fail to be a first priority, perfected Lien on a material portion of the Collateral; or

(k) Subordinated Debt. Any default (which is not waived or cured within the applicable period of grace) or event of default shall occur under any Subordinated Debt or the subordination provisions contained therein shall cease to be in full force and effect or shall cease to give the Lenders the material rights, material powers and material privileges purported to be created thereby; or

(l) Classification as Senior Debt. The Credit Party Obligations shall cease to be classified as “Senior Indebtedness,” “Designated Senior Indebtedness” or any similar designation under any Subordinated Debt instrument; or

(m) Permitted Cash Collateral. The fair market value of the Permitted Cash Collateral (as determined in accordance with GAAP) held in Cash Collateral Accounts shall be less than $100,000,000 at the close of business on the second Business Day after the Closing Date.

Once a Default occurs under the Credit Documents, then such Default will continue to exist until it either is cured (to the extent specifically permitted) in accordance with the Credit Documents or is otherwise expressly waived by Administrative Agent (with the approval of requisite Lenders (in their sole and absolute discretion) as determined in accordance with Section 9.1); and once an Event of Default occurs under the Credit Documents, then such Event of Default will continue to exist until it is expressly waived by Administrative Agent with the approval of the requisite Lenders, as required hereunder (in their sole and absolute discretion) in Section 9.1.

Section 7.2 Acceleration; Remedies.

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, then, and in any such event, (a) if such event is a Bankruptcy Event of Default, automatically the Commitments shall immediately terminate and the Loans (with accrued interest thereon), and all other amounts under the Credit Documents (including without limitation the maximum amount of all contingent liabilities under Letters of Credit, which shall be cash collateralized) shall immediately become due and payable, and (b) if such event is any other Event of Default, any or all of the following actions may be taken: (i) with the written consent of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent may, or upon the written request of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent shall, declare the Commitments to be terminated forthwith, whereupon the Commitments shall immediately terminate; (ii) the Administrative Agent may, or upon the written request of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent shall, declare the Loans (with accrued interest thereon) and all other amounts owing under this Agreement and the Revolving Notes to be due and payable forthwith and direct the Borrower to pay to the Administrative Agent cash collateral as security for the LOC Obligations for subsequent drawings under then outstanding Letters of Credit an amount equal to the maximum amount of which may be drawn under Letters of Credit then outstanding, whereupon the same shall immediately become due and payable; and/or (iii)

 

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with the written consent of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent may, or upon the written request of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent shall, exercise such other rights and remedies as provided under the Credit Documents and under applicable law.

ARTICLE VIII

THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

Section 8.1 Appointment and Authority.

Each of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender hereby irrevocably appoints Wachovia to act on its behalf as the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Credit Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article (other than those provisions in Sections 8.9 and 8.11) are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, and neither the Borrower nor any other Credit Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions.

Section 8.2 Nature of Duties.

The Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Credit Document by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.

Section 8.3 Exculpatory Provisions.

The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Credit Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:

(a) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing;

(b) shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Credit Documents that the Administrative Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Credit Documents), provided that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose the Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Credit Document or applicable law; and

 

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(c) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Credit Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower or any of its Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.

The Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Sections 9.1 and 7.2) or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default unless and until notice describing such Default is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower, a Lender or the Issuing Lender.

The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Credit Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any other agreement, instrument or document or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article IV or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent.

Section 8.4 Reliance by Administrative Agent.

The Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or the Issuing Lender, the Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or the Issuing Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or the Issuing Lender prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.

 

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Section 8.5 Notice of Default.

The Administrative Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default hereunder unless the Administrative Agent has received written notice from a Lender or the Borrower referring to this Agreement, describing such Default or Event of Default and stating that such notice is a “notice of default”. In the event that the Administrative Agent receives such a notice, the Administrative Agent shall give prompt notice thereof to the Lenders. The Administrative Agent shall take such action with respect to such Default or Event of Default as shall be reasonably directed by the Required Lenders; provided, however, that unless and until the Administrative Agent shall have received such directions, the Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such Default or Event of Default as it shall deem advisable in the best interests of the Lenders except to the extent that this Agreement expressly requires that such action be taken, or not taken, only with the consent or upon the authorization of the Required Lenders, or all of the Lenders, as the case may be.

Section 8.6 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders.

Each Lender and the Issuing Lender expressly acknowledges that neither the Administrative Agent nor any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys-in-fact or affiliates has made any representation or warranty to it and that no act by the Administrative Agent hereinafter taken, including any review of the affairs of any Credit Party, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by the Administrative Agent to any Lender. Each Lender and the Issuing Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender and the Issuing Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder.

Section 8.7 Indemnification.

The Lenders agree to indemnify the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender in its capacity hereunder and their Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (to the extent not reimbursed by the Borrower and without limiting the obligation of the Borrower to do so), ratably according to their respective Revolving Commitment Percentages in effect on the date on which indemnification is sought under this Section, from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind whatsoever which may at any time (including, without limitation, at any time following the payment of the Credit Party Obligations) be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against any such indemnitee in any way relating to or arising out of any Credit Document or any documents contemplated by or referred to herein or therein or the

 

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transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or any action taken or omitted by any such indemnitee under or in connection with any of the foregoing; provided, however, that no Lender shall be liable for the payment of any portion of such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements to the extent resulting from such indemnitee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. The agreements in this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement and payment of the Revolving Notes, any Reimbursement Obligation and all other amounts payable hereunder.

Section 8.8 Administrative Agent in Its Individual Capacity.

The Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally engage in any kind of business with the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

Section 8.9 Successor Administrative Agent.

The Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with the Borrower, to appoint a successor, or an Affiliate of any such bank. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Administrative Agent may on behalf of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above provided that if the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders that no qualifying Person has accepted such appointment, then such resignation shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice and (a) the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Credit Documents solely in its capacity as Administrative Agent and not as Lender (except that in the case of any Collateral held by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the Issuing Lender under any of the Credit Documents, the retiring Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such Collateral until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is appointed) and (b) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and the Issuing Lender directly, until such time as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided for above in this paragraph. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Credit Documents solely in its capacity as

 

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Administrative Agent and not as Lender (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this paragraph). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Credit Documents, the provisions of this Article and Section 9.5 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Administrative Agent was acting as Administrative Agent.

Section 8.10 Other Agents.

None of the Lenders or other Persons identified on the facing page or signature pages of this Agreement as a “syndication agent,” “documentation agent,” “co–agent,” “joint book runner” or “joint lead arranger” shall have any right, power, obligation, liability, responsibility or duty under this Agreement other than, in the case of such Lenders, those applicable to all Lenders as such. Without limiting the foregoing, none of the Lenders or other Persons so identified shall have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender. Each Lender acknowledges that it has not relied, and will not rely, on any of the Lenders or other Persons so identified in deciding to enter into this Agreement or in taking or not taking action hereunder.

Section 8.11 Collateral and Guaranty Matters.

(a) The Lenders irrevocably authorize and direct the Administrative Agent to, and the Administrative Agent shall:

(i) release any Lien on any Collateral granted to or held by the Administrative Agent under any Credit Document (i) upon termination of the Revolving Commitments and payment in full of all Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations) and the expiration or termination of all Letters of Credit, (ii) that is transferred or to be transferred as part of or in connection with any sale or other disposition not prohibited under Section 6.4, (iii) consisting of property owned by any Subsidiary of the Borrower that ceases to be a Guarantor pursuant to a transaction permitted hereunder or (iv) subject to Section 9.1, if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Required Lenders;

(ii) subordinate any Lien on any Collateral granted to or held by the Administrative Agent under any Credit Document to the holder of any Lien on such Property that is permitted described under clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Lien and permitted by Section 6.2; and

(iii) release any Guarantor from its obligations under the applicable Guaranty if such Person ceases to be a Subsidiary as a result of a transaction permitted hereunder.

 

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(b) In connection with a termination or release pursuant to this Section, the Administrative Agent shall promptly execute and deliver to the applicable Credit Party, at the Borrower’s expense, all documents that the applicable Credit Party shall reasonably request to evidence such termination or release. Upon request by the Administrative Agent at any time, the Required Lenders will confirm in writing the Administrative Agent’s authority to release or subordinate its interest in particular types or items of Collateral, or to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant to this Section.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.1 Amendments, Waivers and Release of Collateral.

Neither this Agreement nor any of the other Credit Documents, nor any terms hereof or thereof may be amended, modified, extended, restated, replaced, or supplemented (by amendment, waiver, consent or otherwise) except in accordance with the provisions of this Section nor may Collateral be released except as specifically provided herein or in the Security Documents or in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The Required Lenders may or, with the written consent of the Required Lenders, the Administrative Agent may, from time to time, (a) enter into with the Borrower written amendments, supplements or modifications hereto and to the other Credit Documents for the purpose of adding any provisions to this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or changing in any manner the rights of the Lenders or of the Borrower hereunder or thereunder or (b) waive or consent to the departure from, on such terms and conditions as the Required Lenders may specify in such instrument, any of the requirements of this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or any Default or Event of Default and its consequences; provided, however, that no such amendment, supplement, modification, release, waiver or consent shall:

(i) reduce the amount or extend the scheduled date of maturity of any Loan or Revolving Note or any installment thereon, or reduce the stated rate of any interest or fee payable hereunder (except in connection with a waiver of interest at the increased post-default rate set forth in Section 2.6 which shall be determined by a vote of the Required Lenders) or extend the scheduled date of any payment thereof or increase the amount or extend the expiration date of any Lender’s Commitment, in each case without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby; provided that, it is understood and agreed that no waiver, reduction or deferral of a mandatory prepayment required pursuant to Section 2.5(b), nor any amendment of Section 2.5(b) or the definitions of Asset Disposition, Debt Issuance, Equity Issuance, Recovery Event or Permitted Cash Collateral, shall constitute a reduction of the amount of, or an extension of the scheduled date of, the scheduled date of maturity of, or any installment of, any Loan or Revolving Note; or

 

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(ii) amend, modify or waive any provision of this Section or reduce the percentage specified in the definition of Required Lenders, without the written consent of all the Lenders; or

(iii) release the Borrower or all or substantially all of the Guarantors from obligations under the Guaranty, without the written consent of all of the Lenders and Hedging Agreement Providers; or

(iv) release all or substantially all of the Collateral without the written consent of all of the Lenders and Hedging Agreement Providers; or

(v) subordinate the Loans to any other Indebtedness without the written consent of all of the Lenders; or

(vi) permit a Letter of Credit to have an original expiry date more than twelve (12) months from the date of issuance without the consent of each of the Revolving Lenders; provided, that the expiry date of any Letter of Credit may be extended in accordance with the terms of Section 2.2(a); or

(vii) permit the Borrower to assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement or other Credit Documents without the written consent of all of the Lenders; or

(viii) amend, modify or waive any provision of the Credit Documents requiring consent, approval or request of the Required Lenders or all Lenders without the written consent of the Required Lenders or all the Lenders as appropriate; or

(ix) amend, modify or waive the order in which Credit Party Obligations are paid or in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments by and among the Lenders in Section 2.8(b) without the written consent of each Lender and each Hedging Agreement Provider directly affected thereby; or

(x) amend, modify or waive any provision of Article VIII without the written consent of the then Administrative Agent; or

(xi) amend or modify the definition of Credit Party Obligations to delete or exclude any obligation or liability described therein without the written consent of each Lender and each Hedging Agreement Provider directly affected thereby; or

(xii) amend the definitions of “Hedging Agreement,” “Secured Hedging Agreement,” or “Hedging Agreement Provider” without the consent of any Hedging Agreement Provider that would be adversely affected thereby;

 

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provided, further, that no amendment, waiver or consent affecting the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender under any Credit Document shall in any event be effective, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent and/or the Issuing Lender, as applicable, in addition to the Lenders required hereinabove to take such action.

Any such waiver, any such amendment, supplement or modification and any such release shall apply equally to each of the Lenders and shall be binding upon the Borrower, the other Credit Parties, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and all future holders of the Revolving Notes. In the case of any waiver, the Borrower, the other Credit Parties, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent shall be restored to their former position and rights hereunder and under the outstanding Loans and Revolving Notes and other Credit Documents, and any Default or Event of Default waived shall be deemed to be cured and not continuing; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or Event of Default, or impair any right consequent thereon.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing to the contrary, the consent of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties shall not be required for any amendment, modification or waiver of the provisions of Article VIII that is in no way adverse to the Borrower or any other Credit Party (other than the provisions of Sections 8.9 and 8.11, as to which any amendment, modification or waiver will require the consent of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties).

Notwithstanding the fact that the consent of all the Lenders is required in certain circumstances as set forth above, (a) each Lender is entitled to vote as such Lender sees fit on any bankruptcy reorganization plan that affects the Loans, and each Lender acknowledges that the provisions of Section 1126(c) of the Bankruptcy Code supersedes the unanimous consent provisions set forth herein and (b) the Required Lenders may consent to allow a Credit Party to use cash collateral in the context of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

Section 9.2 Notices.

(a) Notices Generally. Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in paragraph (b) below), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier as follows:

(i)     If to the Borrower or any other Credit Party:

Eclipsys Corporation

Three Ravinia Drive

Atlanta, Georgia 30346

Attention: Mr. Brian Copple, General Counsel

Telephone: (949) 885 1022

Fax: (949) 258 5370

 

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(ii)     If to the Administrative Agent:

Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent

450 S Australian Ave

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Attention: Laura Forbes

Telephone: (561) 802 4584

Fax: (561) 802 4585

With a copy to:

Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent

8740 Research Drive

NC 0372

Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Attention: Cornelia Rudisill

Telephone: (704) 593 3051

Fax: (704) 593 3250

(iii) if to a Lender, to it at its address (or telecopier number) set forth in its Administrative Questionnaire.

Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next business day for the recipient). Notices delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in paragraph (b) below, shall be effective as provided in said paragraph (b).

(b) Electronic Communications. Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the Issuing Lender hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to Article II if such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as applicable, has notified the Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication. The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it, provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.

Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), provided that if such notice or other communication is not sent during the normal

 

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business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next business day for the recipient, and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (i) of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.

(c) Change of Address, Etc. Any party hereto may change its address or telecopier number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto.

Section 9.3 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies.

No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising, on the part of the Administrative Agent or any Lender, any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.

Section 9.4 Survival of Representations and Warranties.

All representations and warranties made hereunder and in any document, certificate or statement delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Revolving Notes and the making of the Loans; provided that all such representations and warranties shall terminate on the date upon which the Commitments have been terminated and all amounts owing hereunder (other than contingent indemnity obligations) and under any Revolving Notes have been paid in full.

Section 9.5 Payment of Expenses and Taxes; Indemnity.

(a) Costs and Expenses. The Borrower shall pay (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel for the Administrative Agent, limited to one counsel), and shall pay all reasonable fees and time charges and disbursements for attorneys who may be employees of the Administrative Agent, in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Issuing Lender in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder and (iii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender), and shall pay all reasonable

 

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fees and time charges for attorneys who may be employees of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender, in connection with the enforcement of its rights (A) in connection with this Agreement and the other Credit Documents, including its rights under this Section, or (B) in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit.

(b) Indemnification by the Borrower. The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof), each Lender and the Issuing Lender, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for any Indemnitee), and shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee from all reasonable fees and time charges and disbursements for attorneys who may be employees of any Indemnitee, incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any Indemnitee by any third party or by the Borrower or any other Credit Party arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by the Issuing Lender to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or release of Materials of Environmental Concern on or from any property owned or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any liability under Environmental Law related in any way to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, whether brought by a third party or by the Borrower or any other Credit Party, and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto, provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses (A) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence of such Indemnitee or (B) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from a material breach of the obligations of such Indemnitee hereunder or (C) arise out of, or in connection with, any proceeding that does not involve an act or omission by the Credit Parties or any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates and that is brought by an Indemnitee against any other Indemnitee, other than claims against any Indemnitee in its capacity or in fulfilling its role as Administrative Agent, Issuing Lender or any other similar role hereunder. To the extent that any prepayment made by the Borrower to or for an Indemnitee is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been improper or not required by reason of the foregoing exceptions to the Borrower’s indemnity obligations, such Indemnitee shall promptly refund such payment to the Borrower. In matters that involve claims against the Borrower that also name an Indemnitee, such Indemnitee will instruct its counsel, if any, to cooperate with the Borrower and its counsel in an effort to work efficiently and minimize overall legal expense, to the extent possible without compromising any legal position either party may have.

 

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(c) Reimbursement by Lenders. To the extent that the Borrower for any reason fails to indefeasibly pay any amount required under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by it to the Administrative Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the Issuing Lender or any Related Party of any of the foregoing, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), the Issuing Lender or such Related Party, as the case may be, such Lender’s Revolving Commitment Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount, provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or the Issuing Lender in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of the foregoing acting for the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or the Issuing Lender in connection with such capacity. The obligations of the Lenders under this paragraph (c) are subject to the provisions of Section 2.9.

(d) Waiver of Consequential Damages, Etc. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Borrower shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Indemnitee referred to in paragraph (b) above shall (in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct by such Indemnitee) be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed by it through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

(e) Payments. All amounts due under this Section shall be payable promptly/not later than five (5) days after written demand therefor.

Section 9.6 Successors and Assigns; Participations.

(a) Successors and Assigns Generally. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that neither the Borrower nor any other Credit Party may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d) of this Section or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of paragraph (f) of this Section (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party

 

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hereto shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in paragraph (d) of this Section and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

(b) Assignments by Lenders. Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more Eligible Assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it); provided that any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i) Minimum Amounts.

(A) in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender’s Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and

(B) in any case not described in paragraph (b)(i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the principal outstanding balance of the Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent or, if “Trade Date” is specified in the Assignment and Assumption, as of the Trade Date) shall not be less than $5,000,000, in the case of any assignment in respect of a revolving facility, or $1,000,000, in the case of any assignment in respect of a term facility (provided, however, that simultaneous assignments shall be aggregated in respect of a Lender and its Approved Funds), unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

(ii) Proportionate Amounts. Each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loan or the Commitment assigned, except that this clause (ii) shall not prohibit any Lender from assigning all or a portion of its rights and obligations among separate Tranches on a non-pro rata basis.

(iii) Assignment and Assumption. The parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, together with a processing and recordation fee of $3,500 (provided that only one (1) such fee shall be payable in respect of simultaneous assignments by a Lender and its Approved Funds), and the assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower an Administrative Questionnaire.

 

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(iv) No Assignment to Borrower. No such assignment shall be made to the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries.

(v) No Assignment to Natural Persons. No such assignment shall be made to a natural person.

Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.10 and 9.5 with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this paragraph shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with paragraph (d) of this Section.

(c) Register. The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at one of its offices in Charlotte, North Carolina a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts of the Loans owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “Register”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

(d) Participations. Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural person or the Borrower or any of the Borrower’s Affiliates or Subsidiaries) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and Issuing Lender shall continue to deal solely

 

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and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement. Each Lender that sells such a participation shall maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of each of its Participants and the principal amount of each such Participant’s participation interest in the Loans (or other rights or obligations) held by it (the “Participant Register”). The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive, absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each person whose name is recorded in its Participant Register as the owner of such participation interest as the owner thereof for all purposes notwithstanding any notice to the contrary. In maintaining a Participant Register, a Lender shall be acting as the agent of the Borrower solely for purposes of applicable United States federal income tax law and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder; provided, however, that such Lender thereby undertakes no duty, responsibility or obligation to the Borrower (without limitation, in no event shall such Lender be a fiduciary of the Borrower for any purpose, except that such Lender shall maintain the Participant Register and, upon request by the Borrower, such Lender shall show the Participant Register to the Borrower).

Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification or waiver that affects such Participant except to the extent that such amendment, modification or waiver would (i) extend the scheduled maturity of any Loan or Note or any installment thereon in which such Participant is participating (it is understood and agreed that no waiver, reduction or deferral of a mandatory prepayment required pursuant to Section 2.5(b), nor any amendment of Section 2.5(b) or the definitions of Asset Disposition, Debt Issuance, Equity Issuance, Permitted Cash Collateral or Recovery Event shall constitute a reduction of the amount of, or an extension of the scheduled date of, any principal installment of any Loan or Note), or reduce the stated rate or extend the time of payment of interest or fees thereon (except in connection with a waiver of interest at the increased post-default rate) or reduce the principal amount thereof, or increase the amount of the Participant’s participation of the amount thereof then in effect (it being understood that a waiver of any Default or Event of Default shall not constitute a change in the terms of such participation, and that an increase in any Commitment or Loan shall be permitted without consent of a Participant if such Participant’s participation is not increased as a result thereof), (ii) release the Borrower or all or substantially all of the Guarantors from its or their obligations under the Guaranty, (iii) release all or substantially all of the Collateral, or (iv) consent to the assignment or transfer by a Borrower of any of its rights and obligations under this Credit Agreement. Subject to paragraph (e) of this Section, the Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.10 and 2.11 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 9.7 as though it were a Lender, provided such Participant agrees to be subject to Section 2.8 as though it were a Lender.

 

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(e) Limitations upon Participant Rights. A Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Sections 2.10 and 2.12 than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such Participant, unless the sale of the participation to such Participant is made with the Borrower’s prior written consent. A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 2.12 unless the Borrower is notified of the participation sold to such Participant and such Participant agrees, for the benefit of the Borrower, to comply with Section 2.12 as though it were a Lender.

(f) Certain Pledges. Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

Section 9.7 Right of Set-off; Sharing of Payments.

(a) If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender, the Issuing Lender, and each of their respective Affiliates is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by such Lender, the Issuing Lender or any such Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower or any other Credit Party against any and all of the obligations of the Borrower or such Credit Party now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Credit Document to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, irrespective of whether or not such Lender or the Issuing Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Credit Document and although such obligations of the Borrower or such Credit Party may be unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of such Lender or the Issuing Lender different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness. The rights of each Lender, the Issuing Lender and their respective Affiliates under this Section are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Lender, the Issuing Lender or their respective Affiliates may have. Each Lender and the Issuing Lender agrees to notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent promptly after any such setoff and application, provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application.

(b) If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans or other obligations hereunder resulting in such Lender’s receiving payment of a proportion of the aggregate amount of its Loans and accrued interest thereon or other such obligations greater than its pro rata share thereof as provided herein, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall (i) notify the Administrative Agent of such fact, and (ii) purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans and such other

 

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obligations of the other Lenders, or make such other adjustments as shall be equitable, so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans and other amounts owing them, provided that:

(i) if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest; and

(ii) the provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed to apply to (A) any payment made by the Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement or (B) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or participations in Letters of Credit to any assignee or participant, other than to the Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof (as to which the provisions of this paragraph shall apply).

(c) Each Credit Party consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against each Credit Party rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of each Credit Party in the amount of such participation.

Section 9.8 Table of Contents and Section Headings.

The table of contents and the Section and subsection headings herein are intended for convenience only and shall be ignored in construing this Agreement.

Section 9.9 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness; Electronic Execution.

(a) Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement and the other Credit Documents, and any separate letter agreements with respect to fees payable to the Administrative Agent, constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. Except as provided in Section 4.1, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by telecopy or email shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

 

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(b) Electronic Execution of Assignments. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in any Assignment and Assumption shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

Section 9.10 Severability.

Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 9.11 Integration.

This Agreement and the other Credit Documents represent the agreement of the Borrower, the other Credit Parties, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders with respect to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, undertakings, representations or warranties by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower, the other Credit Parties, or any Lender relative to the subject matter hereof not expressly set forth or referred to herein or therein.

Section 9.12 Governing Law.

This Credit Agreement and, unless otherwise specified therein, each other Credit Document and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Credit Agreement and such other Credit Document shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the law of the State of New York without regard to conflict of laws principles thereof (other than Sections 5-1401 and 5-1402 of The New York General Obligations Law).

Section 9.13 Consent to Jurisdiction; Service of Process and Venue.

(a) Consent to Jurisdiction. The Borrower and each other Credit Party irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York County and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Credit Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York sitting State court or, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action

 

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or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other Credit Document shall affect any right that the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Credit Document against the Borrower or any other Credit Party or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.

(b) Service of Process. Each party hereto irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 9.2. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any party hereto to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

(c) Venue. The Borrower and each other Credit Party irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Credit Document in any court referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court.

Section 9.14 Confidentiality.

Each of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Lender agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its and its Affiliates’ respective partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors and other representatives (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential), (b) to the extent requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over it (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners), (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process, (d) to any other party hereto, (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder, under any other Credit Document or Secured Hedging Agreement or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement, any other Credit Document or Secured Hedging Agreement or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section, to any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, (g) (i) any actual or prospective counterparty (or its advisors) to any swap or derivative transaction relating to the Borrower and its obligations, (ii) an investor or prospective investor in securities issued by an Approved Fund that also agrees that Information shall be used solely for the purpose of evaluating an investment in such securities issued by the Approved Fund, (iii) a trustee, collateral manager, servicer, backup servicer, noteholder or secured party in connection with the administration, servicing and reporting on the assets serving as collateral for securities issued by an Approved Fund, or (iv) a nationally recognized rating agency that requires access to information regarding the Credit Parties, the Loans and Credit Documents in connection with ratings issued in respect of securities issued by an Approved Fund (in each case, it being

 

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understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such information and instructed to keep such information confidential), (h) with the consent of the Borrower or (i) to the extent such Information (x) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section or (y) becomes available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the Issuing Lender or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the Borrower. Further, the foregoing notwithstanding, the Credit Parties agree that the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Affiliate of the Administrative Agent or such Lender may use any Credit Party’s name or logo in connection with reasonable and customary advertising, marketing or other similar purposes.

For purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from the Borrower of any of its Subsidiaries relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information.

Section 9.15 Acknowledgments.

The Borrower and the other Credit Parties each hereby acknowledges that:

(a) it has been advised by counsel in the negotiation, execution and delivery of each Credit Document;

(b) neither the Administrative Agent nor any Lender has any fiduciary relationship with or duty to the Borrower or any other Credit Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and the relationship between the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, on one hand, and the Borrower and the other Credit Parties, on the other hand, in connection herewith is solely that of debtor and creditor; and

(c) no joint venture exists among the Lenders or among the Borrower or the other Credit Parties and the Lenders.

Section 9.16 Waivers of Jury Trial.

EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER

 

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PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.

Section 9.17 Patriot Act Notice.

Each Lender and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any other party) hereby notifies the Borrower that, pursuant to the requirements of the Patriot Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower and the other Credit Parties, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify the Borrower and the other Credit Parties in accordance with the Patriot Act.

Section 9.18 Resolution of Drafting Ambiguities.

Each Credit Party acknowledges and agrees that it was represented by counsel in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents to which it is a party, that it and its counsel reviewed and participated in the preparation and negotiation hereof and thereof and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation hereof or thereof.

Section 9.19 Continuing Agreement.

This Credit Agreement shall be a continuing agreement and shall remain in full force and effect until all Loans, LOC Obligations, interest, fees and other Credit Party Obligations (other than those obligations that expressly survive the termination of this Credit Agreement) have been paid in full and all Commitments and Letters of Credit have been terminated. Upon termination, the Credit Parties shall have no further obligations (other than those obligations that expressly survive the termination of this Credit Agreement) under the Credit Documents and the Administrative Agent shall, at the request and expense of the Borrower, deliver all the Collateral in its possession to the Borrower and release all Liens on the Collateral and sign, deliver and file all documents reasonably requested by the Borrower in connection with such release; provided that should any payment, in whole or in part, of the Credit Party Obligations be rescinded or otherwise required to be restored or returned by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, whether as a result of any proceedings in bankruptcy or reorganization or otherwise, then to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Credit Documents shall automatically be reinstated and all Liens of the Administrative Agent shall reattach to the Collateral and all amounts required to be restored or returned and all costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection therewith shall be deemed included as part of the Credit Party Obligations.

 

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ARTICLE X

GUARANTY

Section 10.1 The Guaranty.

In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Agreement and any Hedging Agreement Provider to enter into any Secured Hedging Agreement and to extend credit hereunder and thereunder and in recognition of the direct benefits to be received by the Guarantors from the Extensions of Credit hereunder and any Secured Hedging Agreement, each of the Guarantors hereby agrees with the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Hedging Agreement Providers as follows: each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably jointly and severally guarantees as primary obligor and not merely as surety the full and prompt payment when due, whether upon maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of any and all Credit Party Obligations. If any or all of the indebtedness becomes due and payable hereunder or under any Secured Hedging Agreement, each Guarantor unconditionally promises to pay such indebtedness to the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the Hedging Agreement Providers, or their respective order, on demand, together with any and all reasonable expenses which may be incurred by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders in collecting any of the Credit Party Obligations. The Guaranty set forth in this Article X is a guaranty of timely payment and not of collection. The word “indebtedness” is used in this Article X in its most comprehensive sense and includes any and all advances, debts, obligations and liabilities of the Borrower, including specifically all Credit Party Obligations, arising in connection with this Agreement, the other Credit Documents or any Secured Hedging Agreement, in each case, heretofore, now, or hereafter made, incurred or created, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, whether or not such indebtedness is from time to time reduced, or extinguished and thereafter increased or incurred, whether the Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether or not recovery upon such indebtedness may be or hereafter become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether or not such indebtedness may be or hereafter become otherwise unenforceable.

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein or in any other of the Credit Documents, to the extent the obligations of a Guarantor shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason (including, without limitation, because of any applicable state or federal law relating to fraudulent conveyances or transfers) then the obligations of each such Guarantor hereunder shall be limited to the maximum amount that is permissible under applicable law (whether federal or state and including, without limitation, the Bankruptcy Code).

Section 10.2 Bankruptcy.

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Guarantors further agrees that to the extent that the Borrower or a Guarantor shall make a payment or a transfer of an interest in any property to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Hedging Agreement Provider, which payment or transfer or any part thereof is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, or otherwise is avoided, and/or required to be repaid to the Borrower or a Guarantor, the estate of the Borrower or a Guarantor, a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then to the extent of such avoidance or repayment, the obligation or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if said payment had not been made.

Section 10.3 Nature of Liability.

The liability of each Guarantor hereunder is exclusive and independent of any security for or other guaranty of the Credit Party Obligations of the Borrower whether executed by any such Guarantor, any other guarantor or by any other party, and no Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall be affected or impaired by (a) any direction as to application of payment by the Borrower or by any other party, or (b) any other continuing or other guaranty, undertaking or maximum liability of a guarantor or of any other party as to the Credit Party Obligations of the Borrower, or (c) any reduction of any such other guaranty or undertaking, or (d) any dissolution, termination or increase, decrease or change in personnel by the Borrower, or (e) any payment made to the Administrative Agent, the Lenders or any Hedging Agreement Provider on the Credit Party Obligations which the Administrative Agent, such Lenders or such Hedging Agreement Provider repay the Borrower pursuant to court order in any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, moratorium or other debtor relief proceeding, and each of the Guarantors waives to the extent permitted by law any right to the deferral or modification of its obligations hereunder by reason of any such proceeding.

Section 10.4 Independent Obligation.

The obligations of each Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of any other Guarantor or the Borrower, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against each Guarantor whether or not action is brought against any other Guarantor or the Borrower and whether or not any other Guarantor or the Borrower is joined in any such action or actions.

Section 10.5 Authorization.

Each of the Guarantors authorizes the Administrative Agent, each Lender and each Hedging Agreement Provider without notice or demand (except as shall be required by applicable law and cannot be waived), and without affecting or impairing its liability hereunder, from time to time to (a) renew, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of, or otherwise change the terms of the Credit Party Obligations or any part thereof in accordance with this Agreement and any Secured Hedging Agreement, as applicable, including any increase or decrease of the rate of interest thereon, (b) take and hold security from any Guarantor or any other party for the payment of this Guaranty or the Credit Party Obligations and exchange, enforce waive and release any such security, (c) apply such security

 

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and direct the order or manner of sale thereof as the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in their discretion may determine, (d) release or substitute any one or more endorsers, Guarantors, the Borrower or other obligors and (e) to the extent otherwise permitted herein, release or substitute any Collateral.

Section 10.6 Reliance.

It is not necessary for the Administrative Agent, the Lenders or any Hedging Agreement Provider to inquire into the capacity or powers of the Borrower or the officers, directors, members, partners or agents acting or purporting to act on its behalf, and any Credit Party Obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed hereunder.

Section 10.7 Waiver.

(a) Each of the Guarantors waives any right (except as shall be required by applicable law and cannot be waived) to require the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Hedging Agreement Provider to (i) proceed against the Borrower, any other guarantor or any other party, (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security held from the Borrower, any other guarantor or any other party, or (iii) pursue any other remedy in the Administrative Agent’s, any Lender’s or any Hedging Agreement Provider’s power whatsoever. Each of the Guarantors waives any defense based on or arising out of any defense of the Borrower, any other guarantor or any other party other than payment in full of the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations), including without limitation any defense based on or arising out of the disability of the Borrower, any other guarantor or any other party, or the unenforceability of the Credit Party Obligations or any part thereof from any cause, or the cessation from any cause of the liability of the Borrower other than payment in full of the Credit Party Obligations. The Administrative Agent may, at its election, foreclose on any security held by the Administrative Agent or a Lender by one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales, whether or not every aspect of any such sale is commercially reasonable (to the extent such sale is permitted by applicable law), or exercise any other right or remedy the Administrative Agent or any Lender may have against the Borrower or any other party, or any security, without affecting or impairing in any way the liability of any Guarantor hereunder except to the extent the Credit Party Obligations have been paid in full and the Commitments have been terminated. Each of the Guarantors waives any defense arising out of any such election by the Administrative Agent or any of the Lenders, even though such election operates to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of the Guarantors against the Borrower or any other party or any security.

(b) Each of the Guarantors waives all presentments, demands for performance, protests and notices, including without limitation notices of nonperformance, notice of protest, notices of dishonor, notices of acceptance of this Guaranty, and notices of the existence, creation or incurring of new or additional Credit Party Obligations. Each Guarantor assumes all responsibility for being and keeping itself informed of the Borrower’s financial condition and assets, and of all other circumstances

 

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bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Credit Party Obligations and the nature, scope and extent of the risks which such Guarantor assumes and incurs hereunder, and agrees that neither the Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall have any duty to advise such Guarantor of information known to it regarding such circumstances or risks.

(c) Each of the Guarantors hereby agrees it will not exercise any rights of subrogation which it may at any time otherwise have as a result of this Guaranty (whether contractual, under Section 509 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, or otherwise) to the claims of the Lenders or any Hedging Agreement Provider against the Borrower or any other guarantor of the Credit Party Obligations of the Borrower owing to the Lenders or such Hedging Agreement Provider (collectively, the “Other Parties”) and all contractual, statutory or common law rights of reimbursement, contribution or indemnity from any Other Party which it may at any time otherwise have as a result of this Guaranty until such time as the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) shall have been paid in full and the Commitments have been terminated. Each of the Guarantors hereby further agrees not to exercise any right to enforce any other remedy which the Administrative Agent, the Lenders or any Hedging Agreement Provider now have or may hereafter have against any Other Party, any endorser or any other guarantor of all or any part of the Credit Party Obligations of the Borrower and any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any security or collateral given to or for the benefit of the Lenders and/or the Hedging Agreement Providers to secure payment of the Credit Party Obligations of the Borrower until such time as the Credit Party Obligations (other than contingent indemnity obligations) shall have been paid in full and the Commitments have been terminated.

Section 10.8 Limitation on Enforcement.

The Lenders and the Hedging Agreement Providers agree that this Guaranty may be enforced only by the action of the Administrative Agent acting upon the instructions of the Required Lenders or such Hedging Agreement Provider (only with respect to obligations under the applicable Secured Hedging Agreement) and that no Lender or Hedging Agreement Provider shall have any right individually to seek to enforce or to enforce this Guaranty, it being understood and agreed that such rights and remedies may be exercised by the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders under the terms of this Agreement and for the benefit of any Hedging Agreement Provider under any Secured Hedging Agreement. The Lenders and the Hedging Agreement Providers further agree that this Guaranty may not be enforced against any director, officer, employee or stockholder of the Guarantors.

Section 10.9 Confirmation of Payment.

The Administrative Agent and the Lenders will, upon request after payment of the Credit Party Obligations which are the subject of this Guaranty and termination of the Commitments relating thereto, confirm to the Borrower, the Guarantors or any other Person that such indebtedness and obligations have been paid and the Commitments relating thereto terminated, subject to the provisions of Section 10.2.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its proper and duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

BORROWER:  

ECLIPSYS CORPORATION,

a Delaware corporation

  By:  

/s/ Robert J. Colletti

  Name:   Robert J. Colletti
  Title:  

Senior Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

GUARANTORS:  

ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS,

INC., a Missouri corporation

  By:  

/s/ Robert J. Colletti

  Name:   Robert J. Colletti
  Title:  

Senior Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

 

ECLIPSYS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS,

LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

  By:  

/s/ Robert J. Colletti

  Name:   Robert J. Colletti
  Title:  

Senior Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer


ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

AND THE LENDERS:

 

WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Administrative Agent and as a Lender

  By:  

/s/ Tara Coffey

  Name:   Tara Coffey
  Title:   Senior Vice President
EX-31.1 4 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION OF R. ANDREW ECKERT Certification of R. Andrew Eckert

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a), as adopted

pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, R. Andrew Eckert, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Eclipsys Corporation (the “registrant”);

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2008

 

/s/ R. Andrew Eckert

R. Andrew Eckert
President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 5 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION OF ROBERT J. COLLETTI Certification of Robert J. Colletti

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a), as adopted

pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert J. Colletti, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Eclipsys Corporation (the “registrant”);

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2008

 

/s/ Robert J. Colletti

Robert J. Colletti
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer
EX-32.1 6 dex321.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted

pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Eclipsys Corporation (the “Company”) for the period ended June 30, 2008 (the “Report”), the undersigned, R. Andrew Eckert, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

 

  (1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 7, 2008

 

/s/ R. Andrew Eckert

R. Andrew Eckert
President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-32.2 7 dex322.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted

pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Eclipsys Corporation (the “Company”) for the period ended June 30, 2008 (the “Report”), the undersigned, Robert J. Colletti, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

 

  (1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 7, 2008

 

/s/ Robert J. Colletti

Robert J. Colletti
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Accounting Officer
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