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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from       to
Commission File Number 333-113470
 
CARDTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   76-0681190
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    
     
3110 Hayes Road, Suite 300   77082
Houston, TX   (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)    
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 596-9988
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer o      Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
     
Common Stock, par value: $0.0001 per share.   Shares outstanding on August 14, 2007: 1,764,735.
 
 

 


 

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 Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
 Indenture dated as of July 20, 2007
 Registration Rights Agreement
 Supplemental Indenture
 Supplement Indenture
 Amendment No. 7 to Credit Agreement
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
When we refer to “us’”, “we”, “our”, “ours”’, “the Company’” or “Cardtronics”, we are describing Cardtronics, Inc. and/or our subsidiaries.

 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CARDTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,836     $ 2,718  
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $522 and $409 as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    13,660       14,891  
Inventory
    6,849       4,444  
Prepaid expenses, deferred costs, and other current assets
    13,049       16,334  
 
           
Total current assets
    35,394       38,387  
Property and equipment, net
    98,280       86,668  
Intangible assets, net
    62,849       67,763  
Goodwill
    171,292       169,563  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    5,591       5,375  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 373,406     $ 367,756  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt and notes payable
  $ 398     $ 194  
Current portion of other long-term liabilities
    2,084       2,501  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    52,333       51,256  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    54,815       53,951  
Long-term liabilities:
               
Long-term debt, net of related discount
    263,309       252,701  
Deferred tax liability, net
    8,641       7,625  
Other long-term liabilities and minority interest in subsidiaries
    13,530       14,053  
 
           
Total liabilities
    340,295       328,330  
 
               
Redeemable preferred stock
    76,727       76,594  
 
               
Stockholders’ deficit:
               
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,394,509 shares issued at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006; 1,764,735 and 1,760,798 outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
           
Subscriptions receivable (at face value)
    (324 )     (324 )
Additional paid-in capital
    3,312       2,857  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    13,854       11,658  
Accumulated deficit
    (12,237 )     (3,092 )
Treasury stock; 629,774 and 633,711 shares at cost at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    (48,221 )     (48,267 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ deficit
    (43,616 )     (37,168 )
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
  $ 373,406     $ 367,756  
 
           
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CARDTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenues:
                               
ATM operating revenues
  $ 73,964     $ 70,246     $ 145,620     $ 136,655  
ATM product sales and other revenues
    3,275       3,008       6,137       5,740  
 
                       
Total revenues
    77,239       73,254       151,757       142,395  
Cost of revenues:
                               
Cost of ATM operating revenues (includes stock-based compensation of $15 and $16 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $31 and $20 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively)
    56,344       52,406       111,080       102,945  
Cost of ATM product sales and other revenues
    3,288       2,478       6,085       5,037  
 
                       
Total cost of revenues
    59,632       54,884       117,165       107,982  
Gross profit
    17,607       18,370       34,592       34,413  
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (includes stock-based compensation of $218 and $238 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $424 and $360 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively)
    6,920       5,060       13,364       9,898  
Depreciation and accretion expense
    5,182       4,641       11,580       8,858  
Amortization expense
    2,372       2,331       4,858       7,347  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    14,474       12,032       29,802       26,103  
Income from operations
    3,133       6,338       4,790       8,310  
Other expense (income):
                               
Interest expense, net
    6,000       5,657       11,892       11,322  
Amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount
    360       337       716       1,214  
Minority interest in subsidiary
          (49 )     (112 )     (57 )
Other
    478       (854 )     359       (657 )
 
                       
Total other expense
    6,838       5,091       12,855       11,822  
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (3,705 )     1,247       (8,065 )     (3,512 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    1,910       478       937       (1,157 )
 
                       
Net (loss) income
    (5,615 )     769       (9,002 )     (2,355 )
Preferred stock accretion expense
    66       66       133       132  
 
                       
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
  $ (5,681 )   $ 703     $ (9,135 )   $ (2,487 )
 
                       
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CARDTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (9,002 )   $ (2,355 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense
    16,438       16,205  
Amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount
    716       1,214  
Stock-based compensation expense
    455       380  
Deferred income taxes
    831       (1,168 )
Minority interest
    (112 )     (57 )
Loss on sale or disposal of assets
    990       447  
Gain on sale of Winn-Dixie equity securities
    (569 )      
Other reserves and non-cash items
    676       53  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
               
Decrease in accounts and notes receivable, net
    925       1,814  
Decrease (increase) in prepaid, deferred costs and other current assets
    356       (1,549 )
Increase in inventory
    (1,187 )     (1,057 )
Increase in other assets
    (165 )     (313 )
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    5,319       2,667  
Decrease in other liabilities
    (1,652 )     (2,060 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    14,019       14,221  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Additions to property and equipment
    (23,912 )     (9,454 )
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment
    3       8  
Payments for exclusive license agreements and site acquisition costs
    (817 )     (2,140 )
Additions to equipment to be leased to customers
    (422 )      
Principal payments received under direct financing leases
    13        
Proceeds from sale of Winn-Dixie equity securities
    3,950        
Proceeds received out of escrow related to BASC acquisition
    876        
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (20,309 )     (11,586 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
    25,026       14,300  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (17,060 )     (14,500 )
Repayment of bank overdraft facility, net
    (2,597 )      
Issuance of capital stock
    46        
Debt issuance and modification costs
          (198 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    5,415       (398 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (7 )      
 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (882 )     2,237  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    2,718       1,699  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 1,836     $ 3,936  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 12,142     $ 11,001  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 27     $  
 
Fixed assets financed by direct debt
  $ 2,545     $  
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CARDTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. General and Basis of Presentation
General
     Cardtronics, Inc., along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Cardtronics”), owns and/or operates over 23,050 automated teller machines (“ATM”) in all 50 states and approximately 1,675 ATMs located throughout the United Kingdom. Additionally, the Company owns a majority interest in an entity that operates approximately 750 ATMs located throughout Mexico. The Company provides ATM management and equipment-related services (typically under multi-year contracts) to large, nationally-known retail merchants as well as smaller retailers and operators of facilities such as shopping malls and airports. Additionally, the Company operates the largest surcharge-free ATM network within the United States (based on number of participating ATMs) and works with financial institutions to brand the Company’s ATMs in order to provide their banking customers with convenient, surcharge-free ATM access and increase brand awareness for the financial institutions.
     In July 2007, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of the financial services business of 7-Eleven®, Inc. (“7-Eleven”) for approximately $138.0 million in cash (the “7-Eleven ATM Transaction”), including an adjustment for working capital and other closing related costs. See Note 2 for additional information on this acquisition.
Basis of Presentation
     The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cardtronics, Inc. and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim financial information. Because this is an interim period filing presented using a condensed format, it does not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q along with the Company’s 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which includes a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and other disclosures.
     The financial statements as of June 30, 2007 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are unaudited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 was derived from the audited balance sheet filed in the Company’s 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s interim period results have been made. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. Additionally, the financial statements for prior periods include reclassifications that were made to conform to the current period presentation. Those reclassifications did not impact the Company’s reported net (loss) income or stockholders’ deficit.
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to the financial statements.
2. Acquisitions
Acquisition of 7-Eleven, Inc. Financial Services Business
     On July 20, 2007, the Company acquired the financial services business of 7-Eleven for approximately $138.0 million in cash. Such amount included a $2.0 million payment for estimated acquired working capital, which is subject to further adjustment based on the actual working capital balance outstanding as of the acquisition date, and approximately $1.0 million in other related closing costs. The acquisition included approximately 5,500 ATMs located in 7-Eleven stores throughout the United States, of which approximately 2,000 are advanced-functionality financial self-service kiosks branded as “Vcom®” terminals that are capable of providing more sophisticated financial services, such as check-cashing, money-transfer, and bill payment services. As a result of this acquisition, the number of ATMs that the Company owns and/or operates increased from approximately 25,475 ATMs to approximately 31,000 ATMs. The Company funded the acquisition through the issuance of $100.0 million of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B and additional borrowings under its revolving credit facility, as amended. See Note 7 for additional details on these financings.

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     The Company will account for the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction as a business combination pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the purchase price paid will be allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the acquisition date.
Acquisition of CCS Mexico
     In February 2006, the Company acquired a 51.0% ownership stake in CCS Mexico, an independent ATM operator located in Mexico, for approximately $1.0 million in cash consideration and the assumption of approximately $0.4 million in additional liabilities. Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $0.3 million in transaction costs associated with this acquisition. CCS Mexico, which was renamed Cardtronics Mexico upon the completion of the Company’s investment, currently operates approximately 750 surcharging ATMs in selected retail locations throughout Mexico, and the Company anticipates placing additional surcharging ATMs in other retail establishments throughout Mexico as those opportunities arise.
     The Company has allocated the total purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Such allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $0.7 million. Such goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, has been assigned to a separate reporting unit representing the acquired CCS Mexico operations. Additionally, such allocation resulted in approximately $0.4 million in identifiable intangible assets, including $0.3 million for certain acquired customer contracts and $0.1 million related to non-compete agreements entered into with the minority interest shareholders of Cardtronics Mexico.
     Because the Company owns a majority interest in and absorbs a majority of the entity’s losses or returns, Cardtronics Mexico is reflected as a consolidated subsidiary in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, with the remaining ownership interest not held by the Company being reflected as a minority interest. See Note 8 for additional information regarding this minority interest.
3. Stock-based Compensation
     In the first quarter of 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment. As a result of this adoption, the Company now records the grant date fair value of stock-based compensation arrangements, net of estimated forfeitures, as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the underlying service periods of the related awards. The following table reflects the total stock-based compensation expense amounts included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the each of the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Cost of ATM operating revenues
  $ 15     $ 16     $ 31     $ 20  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    218       238       424       360  
 
                       
Total stock-based compensation expense
  $ 233     $ 254     $ 455     $ 380  
 
                       
     A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock options as of June 30, 2007 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2007 are presented below:
                 
            Weighted  
    Number     Average  
    of Shares     Exercise Price  
Balance as of January 1, 2007
    509,461     $ 52.76  
Granted
    16,000     $ 86.05  
Exercised
    (3,937 )   $ 11.73  
Forfeited
        $  
 
             
Balance as of June 30, 2007
    521,524     $ 54.09  
 
             
 
Options vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2007
    356,524     $ 41.63  
4. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income (loss) and its components in the financial statements. Accumulated other comprehensive income is displayed as a separate component of stockholders’ deficit in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and consists of unrealized gains, net of related income taxes, related to changes in the fair values of the Company’s interest rate swap derivative transactions and the cumulative

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amount of foreign currency translation adjustments associated with the Company’s foreign operations. In addition, as of December 31, 2006, accumulated other comprehensive income included unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of income taxes. These securities were sold in January 2007.
     The following table presents the calculation of comprehensive (loss) income, which includes the Company’s (i) net (loss) income; (ii) foreign currency translation adjustments; (iii) unrealized gains associated with the Company’s interest rate hedging activities, net of income taxes; and (iv) reclassifications of unrealized gains on the Company’s available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes for each of the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,615 )   $ 769     $ (9,002 )   $ (2,355 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    2,660       5,190       2,500       5,309  
Unrealized gains on interest rate hedges, net of taxes
    1,366       1,348       194       3,480  
Reclassifications of unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
                (498 )      
 
                       
Total comprehensive (loss) income
  $ (1,589 )   $ 7,307     $ (6,806 )   $ 6,434  
 
                       
     The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes:
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (in thousands)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
  $ 9,211     $ 6,711  
Unrealized gains on interest rate hedges, net of taxes
    4,643       4,449  
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
          498  
 
           
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 13,854     $ 11,658  
 
           
     The Company currently believes that the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries will be reinvested in the foreign countries in which those subsidiaries operate for an indefinite period of time. Accordingly, no deferred taxes have been provided for on the differences between the Company’s book basis and underlying tax basis in those subsidiaries or on the foreign currency translation adjustment amounts reflected in the tables above.
5. Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives
     The following table depicts the net carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets with indefinite lives as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, as well as the changes in the net carrying amounts for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, by segment:
                                                 
    Goodwill     Trade Name        
    U.S.     U.K.     Mexico     U.S.     U.K.     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Balance as of December 31, 2006
  $ 86,702     $ 82,172     $ 689     $ 200     $ 3,923     $ 173,686  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
          1,730       (1 )           84       1,813  
 
                                   
Balance as of June 30, 2007
  $ 86,702     $ 83,902     $ 688     $ 200     $ 4,007     $ 175,499  
 
                                   
Intangible Assets with Definite Lives
     The following is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets that are subject to amortization as of June 30, 2007:
                         
    Gross             Net  
    Carrying     Accumulated     Carrying  
    Amount     Amortization     Amount  
            (in thousands)          
Customer contracts and relationships
  $ 83,663     $ (35,936 )   $ 47,727  
Deferred financing costs
    11,263 (1)     (3,572 )     7,691  
Exclusive license agreements
    4,568       (1,409 )     3,159  
Non-compete agreements
    100       (35 )     65  
 
                 
Total
  $ 99,594     $ (40,952 )   $ 58,642  
 
                 
 
(1)   Amount includes approximately $262,000 of costs accrued as of June 30, 2007 related to the Company’s issuance of $100.0 million of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B in July 2007. See Note 7 for additional information on the issuance of the notes.

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     The Company’s intangible assets with definite lives are being amortized over the assets’ estimated useful lives utilizing the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range from three to twelve years for customer contracts and relationships and four to eight years for exclusive license agreements. The Company has also assumed an estimated life of four years for its non-compete agreements. Deferred financing costs are amortized through interest expense over the contractual term of the underlying borrowings utilizing the effective interest method. The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in a reduction in fair value or a revision of those estimated useful lives.
     Amortization of customer contracts and relationships, exclusive license agreements, and non-compete agreements totaled $2.4 million and $2.3 million for the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $4.9 million and $7.3 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Included in the 2007 year-to-date figure is approximately $0.1 million in additional amortization expense related to the impairment of the intangible asset associated with an acquired ATM portfolio within the Company’s U.S reporting segment. This impairment, taken in the first quarter of 2007, was the result of the anticipated non-renewal of a contract included within a previously acquired portfolio. Included in the 2006 year-to-date figure is approximately $2.8 million of additional impairment expense related to the acquired BAS Communications, Inc. (“BASC”) ATM portfolio. This impairment, taken in the in first quarter of 2006, was attributable to the anticipated reduction in future cash flows resulting from a higher than anticipated attrition rate associated with such portfolio. In January 2007, the Company received approximately $0.8 million in net proceeds from an escrow account established upon the initial closing of this acquisition. Such proceeds were meant to compensate the Company for the aforementioned attrition issues encountered with the BASC portfolio subsequent to the acquisition date. Such amount was utilized to reduce the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset amount associated with this portfolio.
     Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount totaled approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $0.7 million and $1.2 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Included in the 2006 year-to-date figure is approximately $0.5 million in deferred financing costs that the Company wrote-off in February 2006 in connection with certain modifications made to the Company’s existing revolving credit facilities.
     Estimated amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets with definite lives for the remaining six months of 2007, each of the next five years, and thereafter is as follows:
                                         
    Customer     Deferred     Exclusive              
    Contracts     Financing     License     Non-compete        
    and Relationships(1)     Costs(2)     Agreements     Agreements     Total  
    (in thousands)  
2007
  $ 4,624     $ 665     $ 349     $ 13     $ 5,651  
2008
    9,262       1,382       638       25       11,307  
2009
    8,948       1,459       633       25       11,065  
2010
    7,495       1,134       536       2       9,167  
2011
    5,667       977       422             7,066  
2012
    4,588       1,080       351             6,019  
Thereafter
    7,143       732       230             8,105  
 
                             
Total
  $ 47,727     $ 7,429     $ 3,159     $ 65     $ 58,380  
 
                             
 
(1)   Amounts presented exclude the effects of any intangible assets that will be established as part of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
 
(2)   Amounts presented exclude the $262,000 of accrued financing costs associated with the Company’s July 2007 issuance of $100.0 million of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B, discussed above.

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6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (in thousands)  
Accounts payable
  $ 16,791     $ 16,915  
Accrued interest
    7,823       7,954  
Accrued merchant fees
    7,326       7,915  
Accrued armored fees
    3,739       3,242  
Accrued cash management fees
    2,765       2,740  
Accrued maintenance fees
    2,408       2,090  
Accrued compensation
    1,588       3,499  
Accrued purchases
    789       343  
Other accrued expenses
    9,104       6,558  
 
           
Total
  $ 52,333     $ 51,256  
 
           
7. Long-term Debt
     The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following:
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (in thousands)  
Revolving credit facility
  $ 60,600     $ 53,100  
Senior subordinated notes due August 2013 (net of unamortized discount of $1.1 million as June 30, 2007 and $1.2 million as of December 31, 2006)
    198,851       198,783  
Other
    4,256       1,012  
 
           
Total
    263,707       252,895  
Less current portion
    398       194  
 
           
Total excluding current portion
  $ 263,309     $ 252,701  
 
           
Revolving Credit Facility
     In February 2006, the Company amended its then existing revolving credit facility to remove and modify certain restrictive covenants contained within the facility and to reduce the maximum borrowing capacity from $150.0 million to $125.0 million. As a result of this amendment, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $0.5 million associated with the write-off of previously deferred financing costs related to the facility. Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in fees associated with such amendment.
     In May 2007, the Company further amended its revolving credit facility to modify, among other things, (i) the interest rate spreads on outstanding borrowings and other pricing terms and (ii) certain restrictive covenants contained within the facility. Such modification will allow for reduced interest expense in future periods, assuming a constant level of borrowings. Furthermore, the amendment increased the amount of capital expenditures that the Company can incur on a rolling 12-month basis from $50.0 million to $60.0 million. As a result of these amendments, the primary restrictive covenants within the facility include (i) limitations on the amount of senior debt that the Company can have outstanding at any given point in time, (ii) the maintenance of a set ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as computed on a rolling 12-month basis, (iii) limitations on the amounts of restricted payments that can be made in any given year, including dividends, and (iv) limitations on the amount of capital expenditures that the Company can incur on a rolling 12-month basis.
     Borrowings under the revolving credit facility currently bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a spread, which was 2.5% as of June 30, 2007. Additionally, the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.3% per annum on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. Substantially all of the Company’s assets, including the stock of its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries and 66.0% of the stock of its foreign subsidiaries, are pledged to secure borrowings made under the revolving credit facility. Furthermore, each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries has guaranteed the Company’s obligations under such facility. There are currently no restrictions on the ability of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries to declare and pay dividends directly to the Company. As of June 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants and ratios in effect at that time under the facility.
     On July 20, 2007, in conjunction with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, the Company further amended its revolving credit facility. Such amendment provided for, among other modifications, (i) an increase in the maximum borrowing capacity under the revolver from $125.0 million to $175.0 million in order to partially finance the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction and to provide additional financial

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flexibility; (ii) an increase in the amount of “indebtedness” (as defined in the credit agreement) to allow for the issuance of the $100.0 million of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B (described below); (iii) an extension of the term of the credit agreement from May 2010 to May 2012; (iv) an increase in the amount of capital expenditures the Company can incur on a rolling 12-month basis from $60.0 million to a maximum of $75.0 million; and (v) an amendment of certain restrictive covenants contained within the facility. In conjunction with this amendment, the Company borrowed approximately $43.0 million under the credit agreement to fund a portion of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction. Additionally, the Company posted $7.5 million in letters of credit under the facility in favor of the lessors under the ATM equipment leases that the Company assumed in connection with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction. These letters of credit further reduced the Company’s borrowing capacity under the facility. As of August 13, 2007, the Company’s available borrowing capacity under the amended facility, as determined under the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) and interest expense covenants contained in the agreement, totaled approximately $60.0 million.
Senior Subordinated Notes
     In October 2006, the Company completed the registration of $200.0 million in senior subordinated notes (the “Notes”), which were originally issued in August 2005 pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. The Notes, which are subordinate to borrowings made under the revolving credit facility, mature in August 2013 and carry a 9.25% coupon with an effective yield of 9.375%. Interest under the Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on February 15th and August 15th of each year. The Notes, which are guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, contain certain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness and make certain types of restricted payments, including dividends. As of June 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants required under the Notes.
     On July 20, 2007, the Company sold $100.0 million of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B (the “Series B Notes”) pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. The form and terms of the Series B Notes are substantially the same as the form and terms of the $200.0 million senior subordinated notes issued in August 2005, except that (i) the notes issued in August 2005 have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission while the Series B Notes remain subject to transfer restrictions until the Company completes an exchange offer, and (ii) the Series B Notes were issued with Original Issue Discount and have an effective yield of 9.938%. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 240 days of the issuance of the Series B Notes with respect to an offer to exchange each of the Series B Notes for a new issue of its debt securities registered under the Securities Act with terms identical to those of the Series B Notes (except for the provisions relating to the transfer restrictions and payment of additional interest) and to use reasonable best efforts to have the exchange offer become effective as soon as reasonably practicable after filing but in any event no later than 360 days after the initial issuance date of the Series B Notes. If the Company fails to satisfy its registration obligations, it will be required, under certain circumstances, to pay additional interest to the holders of the Series B Notes. The Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of the Series B Notes to fund a portion of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction and to pay fees and expenses related to the acquisition.
Other Facilities
     In addition to the above revolving credit facility, the Company’s wholly-owned United Kingdom subsidiary, Bank Machine, has a £2.0 million unsecured overdraft facility, the term of which was recently extended to July 2008. Such facility, which bears interest at 1.75% over the bank’s base rate (currently 5.75%), is utilized for general corporate purposes for the Company’s United Kingdom operations. As of June 30, 2007, a portion of this overdraft facility had been utilized to post a £275,000 bond. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, approximately £0.6 million and £1.9 million, respectively, of this overdraft facility had been utilized to help fund certain working capital commitments and to post the aforementioned bond. Amounts outstanding under the overdraft facility (other than those amounts utilized for posting bonds) have been reflected in accounts payable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as such amounts are automatically repaid once cash deposits are made to the underlying bank accounts.
     As of June 30, 2007, Cardtronics Mexico had entered into three separate five-year equipment financing agreements. Such agreements, which are denominated in Mexican pesos and bear interest at an average rate of 11.03%, were utilized for the purchase of additional ATMs to support the Company’s Mexico operations. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, approximately $44.2 million pesos ($4.1 million U.S.) and $9.3 million pesos ($858,000 U.S.), respectively, were outstanding under these facilities, with future borrowings to be individually negotiated between the lender and Cardtronics. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, Cardtronics, Inc. has issued a guaranty for 51.0% (its ownership percentage in Cardtronics Mexico) of the obligations under the loan agreements. As of June 30, 2007, the total amount of the guaranty was $22.5 million pesos ($2.1 million U.S.)

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8. Other Long-term Liabilities
     Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following:
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (in thousands)  
Asset retirement obligations (see Note 9)
  $ 10,455     $ 9,989  
Deferred revenue and other obligations
    540       642  
Minority interest in subsidiary
          112  
Other long-term liabilities
    2,535       3,310  
 
           
Total
  $ 13,530     $ 14,053  
 
           
     The minority interest in subsidiary amount as of December 31, 2006, represents the equity interests of the minority shareholders of Cardtronics Mexico. As of June 30, 2007, the cumulative losses generated by Cardtronics Mexico and allocable to such minority interest shareholders exceeded the underlying equity amounts of such minority interest shareholders. Accordingly, all future losses generated by Cardtronics Mexico will be allocated 100% to Cardtronics until such time that Cardtronics Mexico generates a cumulative amount of earnings sufficient to cover all excess losses allocable to the Company, or until such time that the minority interest shareholders contribute additional equity to Cardtronics Mexico in an amount sufficient to cover such losses. As of June 30, 2007, the cumulative amount of excess losses allocated to Cardtronics totaled approximately $207,000. See Note 15 regarding an anticipated minority interest contribution. No receivable or allocation of these losses has been recorded, as such amounts have not been received as of June 30, 2007.
9. Asset Retirement Obligations
     The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with SFAS No. 143, Asset Retirement Obligations. Asset retirement obligations consist primarily of deinstallation costs of the ATM and the costs to restore the ATM site to its original condition. The Company is legally required to perform this deinstallation and restoration work. In accordance with SFAS No. 143, for each group of ATMs, the Company recognized the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation and capitalized that cost as part of the cost basis of the related asset. The related assets are being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the underlying ATMs, and the related liabilities are being accreted to their full value over the same period of time.
     The following table is a summary of the changes in Company’s asset retirement obligation liability for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 (in thousands):
         
Asset retirement obligation as of January 1, 2007
  $ 9,989  
Additional obligations
    2,564  
Accretion expense
    473  
Payments
    (648 )
Change in estimates
    (1,973 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    50  
 
     
Asset retirement obligation as of June 30, 2007
  $ 10,455  
 
     
     The change in estimate for the six months ended June 30, 2007 represents a change in the anticipated amount the Company will incur to deinstall and refurbish certain merchant locations, based on actual costs incurred on recent ATM deinstallations.
10. Preferred Stock
     During 2005, the Company issued 929,789 shares of its Series B preferred stock, of which 894,568 shares were issued to TA Associates for $75.0 million in proceeds and the remaining 35,221 shares were issued as partial consideration for the Bank Machine acquisition. The Series B preferred shareholders have certain preferences to the Company’s common shareholders, including board representation rights and the right to receive their original issue price prior to any distributions being made to the common shareholders as part of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. As of June 30, 2007, the liquidation value of the shares totaled $78.0 million. In addition, the Series B preferred shares are convertible into the same number of shares of the Company’s common stock, as adjusted for future stock splits and the issuance of dilutive securities. The Series B preferred shares have no stated dividends and are redeemable at the option of a majority of the Series B holders at any time on or after the earlier of (i) December 2013 and (ii) the date that is 123 days after the first day that none of the Company’s 9.25% senior subordinated notes remain outstanding, but in no event earlier than February 2012.
     On June 1, 2007, the Company entered into a letter agreement with certain investment funds controlled by TA Associates (the “Funds”) pursuant to which the Funds agreed to (i) approve the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction and (ii) to not transfer or otherwise

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dispose of any of their shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock during the period beginning on the date thereof and ending on the earlier of the date the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction closed (i.e., July 20, 2007) or September 1, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the letter agreement, the Company agreed to amend the terms of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in order to increase, under certain circumstances, the number of shares of common stock into which the Funds’ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock would be convertible in the event the Company completes an initial public offering.
     The carrying value of the Company’s Series B preferred stock was $76.7 million and $76.6 million, net of unaccreted issuance costs of approximately $1.3 million and $1.4 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Such issuance costs are being accreted on a straight-line basis through February 2012, which represents the earliest optional redemption date outlined above.
11. Income Taxes
     Income taxes included in the Company’s loss from continuing operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, were as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $ 1,910     $ 478     $ 937     $ (1,157 )
Effective tax rate
    (51.6 )%     38.3 %     (11.6 )%     32.9 %
     The Company computes its quarterly income tax provision amounts under the effective tax rate method based on applying an anticipated annual effective tax rate in each major tax jurisdiction to the pre-tax book income or loss amounts generated in such jurisdictions. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as a result of the Company’s forecasted domestic pre-tax book loss for the remainder of 2007 and as a result of the anticipated impact of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction on the Company’s forecasted domestic pre-tax book loss figures for the remainder of 2007, the Company determined that a valuation allowance should be established for the Company’s existing domestic net deferred tax asset balance as of June 30, 2007. Such amount, which reflects the Company’s net domestic deferred tax asset balance, excluding any deferred tax liabilities not expected to reverse in the foreseeable future, totaled approximately $0.9 million, and is reflected in the current quarter and year-to-date provision amounts reflected above. Additionally, the Company determined that all future domestic tax benefits should not be recognized until it is more likely than not that such benefits will be utilized. Accordingly, the Company recorded an additional $1.0 million adjustment through its income tax provision line item during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, reflecting the reversal of the domestic income tax benefit amount recorded during the immediately preceding quarter. Such adjustment reflects the change in the Company’s estimated annual domestic effective income tax rate to 0% as a result of anticipated book losses following the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
     The combination of the valuation allowance and the change in the Company’s estimated domestic effective income tax rate for 2007 resulted in a negative effective tax rate for the most recently completed quarter, as reflected in the table above. Furthermore, as long as the Company continues to generate pre-tax book losses from its domestic operations, the Company’s future effective tax rates are expected to be lower than the statutory rate, on average, than in historical periods.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
     National Federation of the Blind (“NFB”). In connection with its acquisition of the E*TRADE Access, Inc. (“ETA”) ATM portfolio, the Company assumed ETA’s interests and liability for a lawsuit instituted in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the “Court”) by the NFB, the NFB’s Massachusetts chapter, and several individual blind persons (collectively, the “Private Plaintiffs”) as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with respect to claims relating to the alleged inaccessibility of ATMs for those persons who are visually-impaired. After the acquisition of the ETA ATM portfolio, the Private Plaintiffs named Cardtronics as a co-defendant with ETA and ETA’s parent – E*Trade Bank, and the scope of the lawsuit has expanded to include both ETA’s ATMs as well as the Company’s pre-existing ATM portfolio.
     In June 2007, after nearly three years of litigation with no definitive resolution of any of the contested issues, the parties completed and executed a settlement agreement, which the Company believes will be approved by the Court. Since the matter is being treated as a class action settlement, the notice and approval process will take several months. The Court has scheduled a hearing following the above-described notice period for December 4, 2007. Despite the Company’s expectation that the Court will approve the proposed settlement at that time, in the event that members of the class object to the proposed settlement and the Court concludes that their objections are valid and, for that reason, refuses to approve the settlement, the lawsuit would resume. If that occurs, the Company will continue its defense of this lawsuit in an aggressive manner as previously set forth. If approved, the Company believes this settlement will be beneficial as it imposes no unreasonable requirements upon the Company in the way of the deployment of additional ATMs and would serve to end this litigation.

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     Other matters. In June 2006, Duane Reade, Inc. (“Customer”), one of the Company’s merchant customers, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Federal Action”). The complaint, which was formally served to the Company in September 2006, alleged that Cardtronics had breached an ATM operating agreement between the parties by failing to pay the Customer the proper amount of fees under the agreement. The Customer is claiming that it is owed no less than $600,000 in lost revenues, exclusive of interests and costs, and projects that additional damages will accrue to them at a rate of approximately $100,000 per month, exclusive of interest and costs. As the term of the Company’s operating agreement with the Customer extends to December 2014, the Customer’s claims could exceed $12.0 million. On October 6, 2006, the Company filed a petition in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, seeking a declaratory judgment that it had not breached the ATM operating agreement. On October 10, 2006, the Customer filed a second complaint, this time in New York State Supreme Court, alleging the same claims it had alleged in the Federal Action. Subsequently, the Customer withdrew the Federal Action because the federal court did not have subject matter jurisdiction. Additionally, Cardtronics has voluntarily dismissed the Texas lawsuit, electing to litigate the above-described claims in the New York State Supreme Court. The Company believes that it will ultimately prevail upon the merits in this matter, although it gives no assurance as to the final outcome. Furthermore, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of this dispute will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
     The Company’s complaint in the United States District Court in Portland, Oregon, against CGI, Inc., one of its distributors inherited from the E*TRADE acquisition (“Distributor”), was satisfactorily settled on July 31, 2007. The Company paid a nominal amount to the Distributor as a condition of this settlement. The Company will continue its relationship with the Distributor under an amended agreement, the terms and conditions of which are more favorable to the Company than those under the original agreement.
     The Company is also subject to various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company has provided reserves where necessary for all claims and the Company’s management does not expect the outcome in any of these legal proceedings, individually or collectively, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
13. Derivative Financial Instruments
     As a result of its variable-rate debt and ATM cash management activities, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates (LIBOR in the U.S. and the U.K. and the Mexican Interbank Rate (“TIIE”) in Mexico). It is the Company’s policy to limit the variability of a portion of its expected future interest payments as a result of changes in LIBOR by utilizing certain types of derivative financial instruments.
     To meet the above objective, the Company entered into several LIBOR-based interest rate swaps during 2004 and 2005 to fix the interest-based rental rate paid on $300.0 million of the Company’s current and anticipated outstanding ATM cash balances in the United States. The effect of such swaps was to fix the interest-based rental rate paid on the following notional amounts for the periods identified (in thousands):
                 
        Weighted Average    
Notional Amount     Fixed Rate   Period
$ 300,000       3.91 %  
July 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
$ 300,000       4.35 %  
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
$ 200,000       4.36 %  
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
$ 100,000       4.34 %  
January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
     Net amounts paid or received under such swaps are recorded as adjustments to the Company’s “Cost of ATM operating revenues” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the gains or losses incurred as a result of ineffectiveness associated with the Company’s interest rate swaps were immaterial.
     The Company’s interest rate swaps have been classified as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended. Accordingly, changes in the fair values of the Company’s interest rate swaps have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the unrealized gains on such swaps totaled approximately $7.4 million and $7.1 million and have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively.
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     In conjunction with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, the Company entered into a separate vault cash agreement with Wells Fargo, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) to supply the cash that the Company will utilize for the operation of the acquired 5,500 ATMs and Vcom units. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay a monthly cash rental fee to Wells Fargo on the average amount outstanding under a formula based on the federal funds effective rate. During 2006, the outstanding vault cash balance for the acquired 7-Eleven ATMs and Vcom units averaged approximately $300.0 million per month. As a result of the increased vault cash requirement resulting from the acquisition, the Company’s exposure to changes in domestic interest rates will significantly increase going forward. As a result, and in order to limit such exposure, the Company entered into additional interest rate swaps in August 2007 to limit its exposure to changing interest-based rental rates on $250.0 million of the anticipated 7-Eleven outstanding vault cash balances. These swaps will serve to fix the interest-based rental rate paid on the $250.0 million notional amount at a weighted average rate of 4.93% (excluding the applicable margin) through December 2010. As is the case with the Company’s existing interest rate swaps, the interest rate swaps executed in August 2007 have been designated as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133.

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14. Segment Information
     As of June 30, 2007, the Company’s operations consisted of its United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico segments. While each of these reportable segments provides similar ATM-related services, each segment is managed separately, as they require different marketing and business strategies. All intercompany transactions between the Company’s reportable segments have been eliminated. The following summarizes certain financial data by reportable segment for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007  
            United                    
    United States     Kingdom     Mexico     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenue from external customers
  $ 60,972     $ 15,380     $ 887     $     $ 77,239  
Intersegment revenue
    (11 )                 11        
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense
    5,425       2,075       56       (2 )     7,554  
Income (loss) from operations
    2,421       1,016       (239 )     (65 )     3,133  
Interest income
    1,088       19       31       (1,058 )     80  
Interest expense
    6,339       1,060       99       (1,058 )     6,440  
Loss before income taxes
    (3,174 )     (160 )     (306 )     (65 )     (3,705 )
 
                                       
Capital expenditures(1) (2)
  $ 3,919     $ 5,550     $ 1,361     $     $ 10,830  
Additions to equipment to be leased to customers
                219             219  
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006  
            United                    
    United States     Kingdom     Mexico     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenue from external customers
  $ 63,612     $ 9,492     $ 150     $     $ 73,254  
Intersegment revenue
    108                   (108 )      
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense
    5,626       1,336       10             6,972  
Income (loss) from operations
    5,212       1,241       (93 )     (22 )     6,338  
Interest income
    935       54             (872 )     117  
Interest expense
    6,097       871       15       (872 )     6,111  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,004       314       (47 )     (24 )     1,247  
 
                                       
Capital expenditures(1) (2)
  $ 4,774     $ 2,647     $ 47     $     $ 7,468  
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007  
            United                    
    United States     Kingdom     Mexico     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenue from external customers
  $ 121,927     $ 28,340     $ 1,490     $     $ 151,757  
Intersegment revenue
    82                   (82 )      
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense
    12,534       3,840       93       (29 )     16,438  
Income (loss) from operations
    3,229       2,153       (522 )     (70 )     4,790  
Interest income
    2,091       36       46       (2,045 )     128  
Interest expense
    12,575       2,068       138       (2,045 )     12,736  
Loss before income taxes
    (7,280 )     (89 )     (626 )     (70 )     (8,065 )
 
Capital expenditures(1) (2)
  $ 12,110     $ 11,224     $ 1,395     $     $ 24,729  
Additions to equipment to be leased to customers
                422             422  
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006  
            United                      
    United States     Kingdom     Mexico     Eliminations   Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenue from external customers
  $ 124,557     $ 17,636     $ 202     $     $ 142,395  
Intersegment revenue
    170                       (170 )      
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense
    13,694       2,497       14             16,205  
Income (loss) from operations
    6,652       1,831       (129 )     (44 )     8,310  
Interest income
    1,793       98             (1,683 )     208  
Interest expense
    12,730       1,682       15       (1,683 )     12,744  
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (3,513 )     103       (55 )     (47 )     (3,512 )
 
                                       
Capital expenditures(1) (2)
  $ 8,157     $ 3,308     $ 129     $     $ 11,594  
 
(1)   Capital expenditure amounts presented above include payments made for exclusive license agreements and site acquisition costs.
 
(2)   Capital expenditure amounts for Cardtronics Mexico are reflected gross of any minority interest amounts. Additionally, the 2006 capital expenditure amount excludes the Company’s initial $1.0 million investment in Cardtronics Mexico.

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Identifiable Assets:
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
    (in thousands)  
United States
  $ 230,592     $ 238,127  
United Kingdom
    136,001       126,070  
Mexico
    6,813       3,559  
 
           
Total
  $ 373,406     $ 367,756  
 
           
15. New Accounting Pronouncements
     Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. During the first quarter of 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company applied the provisions of FIN 48 to all tax positions upon its initial adoption effective January 1, 2007, and determined that no cumulative effect adjustment was required as of such date. As of June 30, 2007, the Company had a $0.2 million reserve for uncertain tax positions recorded pursuant to FIN 48.
     Fair Value Measurements. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which provides guidance on measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities in the financial statements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, this statement will have on its financial statements.
     Fair Value Option. In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”), which provides allows companies the option to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective as of the beginning of fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, this statement will have on its financial statements.
     Registration Payment Arrangements. In December 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (“FSP EITF 00-19-2”), which addresses an issuer’s accounting for registration payment arrangements. Specifically, FSP EITF 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured in accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. The guidance contained in this standard amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, and SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, as well as FIN 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, to include scope exceptions for registration payment arrangements. FSP EITF 00-19-2 is effective immediately for registration payment arrangements and the financial instruments subject to those arrangements that are entered into or modified subsequent to the date of issuance of this standard. For registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the issuance of this standard, the guidance in the standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the implementation of FSP EITF 00-19-2 may have on its financial statements as it relates to the Company’s issuance of $100.0 million of Series B Notes in July 2007. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 240 days of the issuance of the Series B Notes with respect to an offer to exchange each of the Series B Notes for a new issue of its debt securities registered under the Securities Act and to use reasonable best efforts to have the exchange offer become effective as soon as reasonably practicable after filing but in any event no later than 360 days after the initial issuance date of the Series B Notes.
16. Related Party Transactions
     Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Amendment. On June 1, 2007, the Company entered into a letter agreement to amend the terms of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in order to increase, under certain circumstances, the number of shares of common stock into which the Funds’ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock would be convertible in the event the Company completes an initial public offering. For additional information on this amendment, see Note 10.

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     Cardtronics Mexico Capital Contribution. In June 2007, the Company purchased an additional 1,177,429 shares of Class B preferred stock issued by Cardtronics Mexico for approximately $0.2 million. The Company’s 51.0% ownership interest in Cardtronics Mexico did not change as a result of this purchase, as a minority interest shareholder has entered into an agreement to purchase a pro rata amount of Class A preferred stock at the same price. As of June 30, 2007, the minority interest shareholder has not funded this purchase consideration.
17. Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
     The Company’s senior subordinated notes issued in August 2005, as well as its Series B Notes issued in July 2007, are guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. The following information sets forth the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, of (i) Cardtronics, Inc., the parent company and issuer of the senior subordinated notes (the “Parent”); (ii) the Company’s domestic subsidiaries on a combined basis (collectively, the “Guarantors”); and (iii) the Company’s international subsidiaries on a combined basis (collectively, the “Non-Guarantors”):
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
                                         
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenues
  $     $ 60,961     $ 16,267     $ 11     $ 77,239  
Operating costs and expenses
    282       58,258       15,490       76       74,106  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (282 )     2,703       777       (65 )     3,133  
Interest expense, net
    2,159       3,092       1,109             6,360  
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries
    1,201                   (1,201 )      
Other (income) expense, net
          344       134             478  
 
                             
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (3,642 )     (733 )     (466 )     1,136       (3,705 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    1,908       52       (50 )           1,910  
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (5,550 )     (785 )     (416 )     1,136       (5,615 )
Preferred stock accretion expense
    66                         66  
 
                             
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
  $ (5,616 )   $ (785 )   $ (416 )   $ 1,136     $ (5,681 )
 
                             
                                         
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2006  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenues
  $     $ 63,720     $ 9,642     $ (108 )   $ 73,254  
Operating costs and expenses
    323       58,185       8,494       (86 )     66,916  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (323 )     5,535       1,148       (22 )     6,338  
Interest expense, net
    1,889       3,273       832             5,994  
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries
    (3,323 )                 3,323        
Other income, net
          (955 )     49       3       (903 )
 
                             
Income (loss) before income taxes
    1,111       3,217       267       (3,348 )     1,247  
Income tax benefit
    317       66       95             478  
 
                             
Net income (loss)
    794       3,151       172       (3,348 )     769  
Preferred stock accretion expense
    66                         66  
 
                             
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
  $ 728     $ 3,151     $ 172     $ (3,348 )   $ 703  
 
                             

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenues
  $     $ 122,009     $ 29,830     $ (82 )   $ 151,757  
Operating costs and expenses
    589       118,191       28,199       (12 )     146,967  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (589 )     3,818       1,631       (70 )     4,790  
Interest expense, net
    4,360       6,124       2,124             12,608  
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries
    3,235                   (3,235 )      
Other (income) expense, net
    (112 )     137       222             247  
 
                             
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (8,072 )     (2,443 )     (715 )     3,165       (8,065 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    860       105       (28 )           937  
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (8,932 )     (2,548 )     (687 )     3,165       (9,002 )
Preferred stock accretion expense
    133                         133  
 
                             
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
  $ (9,065 )   $ (2,548 )   $ (687 )   $ 3,165     $ (9,135 )
 
                             
                                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2006  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Revenues
  $     $ 124,727     $ 17,838     $ (170 )   $ 142,395  
Operating costs and expenses
    485       117,590       16,136       (126 )     134,085  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (485 )     7,137       1,702       (44 )     8,310  
Interest expense, net
    4,106       6,831       1,599             12,536  
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries
    (1,120 )                 1,120        
Other income, net
          (772 )     55       3       (714 )
 
                             
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (3,471 )     1,078       48       (1,167 )     (3,512 )
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (1,163 )     (26 )     32             (1,157 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (2,308 )     1,104       16       (1,167 )     (2,355 )
Preferred stock accretion expense
    132                         132  
 
                             
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
  $ (2,440 )   $ 1,104     $ 16     $ (1,167 )   $ (2,487 )
 
                             

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
                                         
    As of June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 35     $ 1,588     $ 213     $     $ 1,836  
Receivables, net
    4,571       11,227       2,713       (4,851 )     13,660  
Other current assets
    1,001       12,373       6,711       (187 )     19,898  
 
                             
Total current assets
    5,607       25,188       9,637       (5,038 )     35,394  
Property and equipment, net
          61,174       37,312       (206 )     98,280  
Intangible assets, net
    6,757       41,096       14,996             62,849  
Goodwill
          86,703       84,589             171,292  
Investments and advances to subsidiaries
    78,325                   (78,325 )      
Intercompany receivable
    (129 )     5,288       (5,159 )            
Prepaid and other assets
    214,837       4,089       1,439       (214,774 )     5,591  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 305,397     $ 223,538     $ 142,814     $ (298,343 )   $ 373,406  
 
                             
 
                                       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit:
                                       
Current portion of long-term debt and notes payable
  $     $     $ 398     $     $ 398  
Current portion of other long-term liabilities
          1,939       145             2,084  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    8,522       34,811       13,981       (4,981 )     52,333  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    8,522       36,750       14,524       (4,981 )     54,815  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    259,450       127,351       91,282       (214,774 )     263,309  
Other non-current liabilities and minority interest
    4,314       10,840       7,017             22,171  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    272,286       174,941       112,823       (219,755 )     340,295  
Preferred stock
    76,727                         76,727  
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
    (43,616 )     48,597       29,991       (78,588 )     (43,616 )
 
                             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
  $ 305,397     $ 223,538     $ 142,814     $ (298,343 )   $ 373,406  
 
                             
                                         
    As of December 31, 2006  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 97     $ 1,818     $ 803     $     $ 2,718  
Receivables, net
    3,463       13,068       1,966       (3,606 )     14,891  
Other current assets
    544       14,069       6,204       (39 )     20,778  
 
                             
Total current assets
    4,104       28,955       8,973       (3,645 )     38,387  
Property and equipment, net
          59,512       27,326       (170 )     86,668  
Intangible assets, net
    6,982       45,757       15,024             67,763  
Goodwill
          86,702       82,861             169,563  
Investments and advances to subsidiaries
    81,076                   (81,076 )      
Intercompany receivable
    (122 )     5,046       (4,924 )            
Prepaid and other assets
    211,175       5,006       369       (211,175 )     5,375  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 303,215     $ 230,978     $ 129,629     $ (296,066 )   $ 367,756  
 
                             
 
                                       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit:
                                       
Current portion of long-term debt and notes payable
  $     $     $ 194     $     $ 194  
Current portion of other long-term liabilities
          2,458       43             2,501  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    8,458       32,202       14,218       (3,622 )     51,256  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    8,458       34,660       14,455       (3,622 )     53,951  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    251,883       132,351       79,641       (211,174 )     252,701  
Other non-current liabilities and minority interest
    3,448       12,519       5,711             21,678  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    263,789       179,530       99,807       (214,796 )     328,330  
Preferred stock
    76,594                         76,594  
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
    (37,168 )     51,448       29,822       (81,270 )     (37,168 )
 
                             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
  $ 303,215     $ 230,978     $ 129,629     $ (296,066 )   $ 367,756  
 
                             

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
                                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (7,608 )   $ 12,239     $ 9,388     $     $ 14,019  
 
                             
Capital expenditures, net
          (11,800 )     (12,109 )           (23,909 )
Payments for exclusive license agreements and site acquisition costs
          (306 )     (511 )           (817 )
Additions to equipment to be leased to customers, net of principal payments received
                (409 )           (409 )
Proceeds from sale of Winn-Dixie equity securities
          3,950                   3,950  
Proceeds received out of escrow related to BASC acquisition
          876                   876  
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
          (7,280 )     (13,029 )           (20,309 )
 
                             
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
    24,500       9,000       5,526       (14,000 )     25,026  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (17,000 )     (14,000 )     (60 )     14,000       (17,060 )
Issuance of long-term notes receivable
    (14,000 )                 14,000        
Payments received on long-term notes receivable
    14,000                   (14,000 )      
Repayment of bank overdraft facility, net
                (2,597 )           (2,597 )
 
    46       (189 )     189             46  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    7,546       (5,189 )     3,058             5,415  
 
                             
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (7 )           (7 )
 
                             
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (62 )     (230 )     (590 )           (882 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    97       1,818       803             2,718  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 35     $ 1,588     $ 213     $     $ 1,836  
 
                             
                                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2006  
                    Non-              
    Parent     Guarantors     Guarantors     Eliminations     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (5,100 )   $ 13,666     $ 5,655     $     $ 14,221  
 
                             
Capital expenditures, net
          (6,009 )     (3,437 )           (9,446 )
Payments for exclusive license agreements and site acquisition costs
          (1,842 )     (298 )           (2,140 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (1,026 )     26             1,000        
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (1,026 )     (7,825 )     (3,735 )     1,000       (11,586 )
 
                             
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
    14,300       3,900             (3,900 )     14.300  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (14,500 )     (10,400 )           10,400       (14,500 )
Issuance of long-term notes receivable
    (3,900 )                 3,900        
Payments received on long-term notes receivable
    10,400                   (10,400 )      
Issuance of capital stock
                1,000       (1,000 )      
Other financing activities
    (167 )     (31 )                 (198 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    6,133       (6,531 )     1,000       (1,000 )     (398 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                             
 
                             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    7       (690 )     2,920             2,237  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    118       1,544       37             1,699  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 125     $ 854     $ 2,957     $     $ 3,936  
 
                             

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are identified by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “contemplate,” “would”, and similar expressions that contemplate future events. Numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties may affect our operating results, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to trends in ATM usage and alternative payment options; declines in, or system failures that interrupt or delay, ATM transactions; the Company’s reliance on third parties for cash management and other key outsourced services; decreases in the number of ATMs that can be placed with the Company’s top merchants; the Company’s ability to continue to execute its growth strategies; risks associated with the acquisition of other ATM networks; increased industry competition; increased regulation and regulatory uncertainty; changes in interest rates; changes in the ATM transaction fees the Company receives; changes in ATM technology; changes in foreign currency rates; and general and economic conditions. As a result, our future results may differ materially from the results implied by these or any other forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf, and there can be no assurance that future results will meet expectations. All of our forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. In addition, we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.
     With this in mind, you should consider the risks discussed elsewhere in this report and other documents we file with the SEC from time to time and the following important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf.
Overview
     As of June 30, 2007, we operated a network of approximately 25,475 ATMs operating in all 50 states and within the United Kingdom and Mexico. As a result of our acquisition of the financial services business of 7-Eleven in July 2007, the size of our network increased to approximately 31,000 ATMs. Our extensive ATM network is strengthened by multi-year contractual relationships with a wide variety of nationally and internationally known merchants pursuant to which we operate ATMs in their locations. We deploy ATMs under two distinct arrangements with our merchant partners: company-owned and merchant-owned.
     Company-owned. Under a company-owned arrangement, we own or lease the ATM and are responsible for controlling substantially all aspects of its operation. These responsibilities include what we refer to as first line maintenance, such as replacing paper, clearing paper or bill jams, resetting the ATM, any telecommunications and power issues, or other maintenance activities that do not require a trained service technician. We are also responsible for what we refer to as second line maintenance, which includes more complex maintenance procedures that require trained service technicians and often involve replacing component parts. In addition to first and second line maintenance, we are responsible for arranging for cash, cash loading, supplies, telecommunications service, and all other services required for the operation of the ATM, other than electricity. We typically pay a fee, either periodically, on a per-transaction basis or a combination of both, to the merchant on whose premises the ATM is physically located. We operate a limited number of our company-owned ATMs on a merchant-assisted basis. In these arrangements, we own the ATM and provide all transaction processing services, but the merchant generally is responsible for providing and loading cash for the ATM and performing first line maintenance.
     Typically, we deploy ATMs under company-owned arrangements for our national and regional merchant customers. Such customers include 7-Eleven, BP Amoco, Chevron, Costco, CVS/Pharmacy, Duane Reade, ExxonMobil, Hess Corporation, Sunoco, Target, Walgreens, and Winn-Dixie in the United States; Alfred Jones, McDonalds, Odeon Cinemas, Spar, The Noble Organisation, Tates, TM Retail, and Vue Cinemas in the United Kingdom; and Fragua and OXXO in Mexico. Because company-owned locations are controlled by us (i.e. we control the uptime of the machines), are usually located in major national chains, and are thus more likely candidates for additional sources of revenue such as bank branding, they generally offer higher transaction volumes and greater profitability, which we consider necessary to justify the upfront capital cost of installing such machines. As of June 30, 2007, we operated approximately 13,350 ATMs under company-owned arrangements. As a result of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, we now operate approximately 18,850 ATMs under company-owned arrangements.
     Merchant-owned. Under a merchant-owned arrangement, the merchant owns the ATM and is responsible for its maintenance and the majority of the operating costs; however, we generally continue to provide all transaction processing services and, in some cases, retain responsibility for providing and loading cash. We typically enter into merchant-owned arrangements with our smaller, independent merchant customers. In situations where a merchant purchases an ATM from us, the merchant normally retains responsibility for providing cash for the ATM and all maintenance as well as the responsibility for cash loading, supplies, telecommunication, and electrical services. Under these arrangements, we provide all transaction processing services (e.g., monitoring, maintenance requiring a technician, etc.). Because the merchant bears more of the costs associated with operating ATMs under this arrangement, the merchant typically receives a higher fee on a per-transaction basis than is the case under a company-

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owned arrangement. In merchant-owned arrangements under which we have assumed responsibility for providing and loading cash and (or) second line maintenance, the merchant receives a smaller fee on a per-transaction basis than in the typical merchant-owned arrangement. As of June 30, 2007, we operated approximately 12,125 ATMs under merchant-owned arrangements.
     In the future, we expect the percentage of our company-owned and merchant-owned arrangements to continue to fluctuate in response to the mix of ATMs we add through internal growth and acquisitions. All 5,500 ATM and Vcom units acquired in the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction are operated under a company-owned arrangement. While we may continue to add merchant-owned ATMs to our network as a result of acquisitions and internal sales efforts, our focus for internal growth will remain on expanding the number of company-owned ATMs in our network due to the higher margins typically earned and the additional revenue opportunities available to us under company-owned arrangements.
     In-house transaction processing. During the fourth quarter of 2006, we undertook an initiative that will allow us to ultimately control the processing of transactions conducted on our network of ATMs. We expect that this move will provide us with the ability to control the content of the information appearing on the screens of our ATMs, which should in turn serve to increase the types of products and services that we will be able to offer to financial institutions. For example, with the ability to control screen flow, we expect to be able to offer customized branding solutions to financial institutions, including one-to-one marketing and advertising services at the point of transaction. Additionally, we expect that this move will provide us with future operational cost savings in terms of lower overall processing costs. As discussed above, our in-house transaction processing efforts are focused on controlling the flow and content of information on the ATM screen; however, we will continue to rely on third party service providers to handle the back-end connections to the EFT networks and various fund settlement and reconciliation processes for our company-owned accounts. As of August 14, 2007, we had converted in excess of 6,400 ATMs over to our in-house transaction processing switch.
Recent Events
     7-Eleven ATM Transaction. On July 20, 2007, the Company acquired the financial services business of 7-Eleven for approximately $138.0 million in cash. Such amount included a $2.0 million payment for estimated acquired working capital, which is subject to further adjustment based on the actual working capital balance outstanding as of the acquisition date, and approximately $1.0 million in other related closing costs. The acquisition included approximately 5,500 ATMs located in 7-Eleven stores throughout the United States, of which approximately 2,000 are advanced-functionality financial self-service kiosks branded as “Vcom®” terminals that are capable of providing more sophisticated financial services, such as check-cashing, money-transfer, and bill payment services (collectively, the “Vcom Services”). In connection with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, we entered into a placement agreement that will provide us, subject to certain conditions, a ten-year exclusive right to operate all ATMs and Vcom units in 7-Eleven locations throughout the United States, including any new stores opened or acquired by 7-Eleven.
     Because of the significance of this acquisition, our future operating results will not be comparable to our historical results. In particular, we expect a number of our revenue and expense line items to increase substantially as a result of this acquisition. While we expect our revenues and gross profits to increase substantially as a result of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, such amounts will initially be substantially offset by higher operating expense amounts, including higher selling, general, and administrative expenses associated with running the combined operations. Additionally, depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense amounts will increase significantly as a result of the tangible and intangible assets recorded as part of the acquisition. Furthermore, because we financed the acquisition through the issuance of additional senior subordinated notes and borrowings under our amended revolving credit facility, our interest expense, including the amortization of the related deferred financing costs, will increase significantly.
     Historically, the Vcom Services have generated operating losses (excluding upfront placement fees, which may not recur in the future). We estimate that such losses totaled approximately $6.6 million and $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively. Despite these losses, we plan to continue to operate the Vcom units and restructure the Vcom Services to improve the underlying financial results of that portion of the acquired business. By continuing to provide the Vcom Services for a period of 12-18 months following the acquisition, we currently expect that we may incur up to $10.0 million in operating losses, including potential contract termination costs. However, in the event we are unsuccessful in our efforts and our cumulative losses (including termination costs) reach $10.0 million, our current intent is to terminate the Vcom Services and utilize the existing Vcom machines to provide traditional ATM services. If we terminate the Vcom Services, we believe that the financial results of the acquired 7-Eleven operations would improve considerably. However, until the Vcom Services are successfully restructured or terminated, they are expected to have a continuing negative impact on our ongoing domestic operating results and related margins.
     Merchant-owned account attrition. In general, we have experienced nominal turnover among our customers with whom we enter into company-owned arrangements and have been very successful in negotiating contract renewals with such customers. Conversely, we have historically experienced a higher turnover rate among our smaller merchant-owned customers, with our domestic merchant-owned account base declining by approximately 1,500 machines from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. While part of this attrition was

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due to an internal initiative launched by us in 2006 to aggressively identify, restructure or eliminate certain underperforming merchant-owned accounts, an additional driver of this attrition was local and regional independent ATM service organizations that are targeting our smaller merchant-owned accounts upon the termination of the merchants’ contracts with us, or upon a change in the merchants’ ownership, which can be a common occurrence. Accordingly, we launched an internal initiative to identify and retain those merchant-owned accounts where we believe it made economic sense to do so. Our retention efforts to date have been successful, as we have seen a decline in the attrition rates in the first half of the year compared to the second half of 2006. Specifically, our attrition rate during the six months ended June 30, 2007 was approximately 325 ATMs compared to over 1,175 ATMs during the second half of 2006. However, we still cannot predict whether such efforts will continue to be successful in reducing the aforementioned attrition rate. Furthermore, because of our efforts to eliminate certain underperforming accounts, we may continue to experience the aforementioned downward trend in our merchant-owned account base for the foreseeable future. Finally, because the EFT networks have required that all ATMs be Triple-DES compliant by the end of 2007, it is likely that we will lose some additional merchant-owned accounts during the remainder of this year as some merchants with low transacting ATMs may decide to dispose of their ATMs rather than incur the costs to upgrade or replace their existing machines.
     Asset impairments. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded an impairment charge related to a previously acquired merchant contract. Such charge, which included a $0.1 million impairment of the remaining unamortized intangible asset balance and a $0.2 million impairment of the related fixed assets, was a result of the anticipated non-renewal of such contract. In addition, we are continuing to monitor the ATM operating agreement with a significant merchant customer where the future cash flows associated with that merchant contract may be insufficient to support the related unamortized intangible and tangible asset values. We are currently in discussions with the merchant customer regarding additional services that the existing ATM operating agreement contemplates and that we initially anticipated when we acquired the contract, which would, in turn, increase the estimated future cash flows associated with that relationship/contract. In the event such discussions do not result in increased cash flows from this contract, we may be required to record future impairment charges related to the intangible and tangible assets associated with such contract. Such charges, if they were to occur, could be significant and would negatively impact our future operating results.
     Valuation allowance. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded a $0.9 million valuation allowance to reserve for the estimated net deferred tax asset balance associated with our domestic operations. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2007, we changed our estimated domestic effective federal and state income tax rates for the remainder of 2007, resulting in the reversal of approximately $1.0 million in domestic income tax benefits previously recognized during the immediately preceding quarter. Such adjustments were based, in part, on the expectation of increased pre-tax book losses through the remainder of 2007, primarily as a result of the additional interest expense associated with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, coupled with the anticipated losses associated with the acquired Vcom operations.

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Results of Operations
     The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated statements of operations information as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Revenues:
                               
ATM operating revenues
    95.8 %     95.9 %     96.0 %     96.0 %
ATM product sales and other revenues
    4.2       4.1       4.0       4.0  
 
                       
Total revenues
    100.0       100.0       100.0       100.0  
Cost of revenues:
                               
Cost of ATM operating revenues
    72.9       71.5       73.2       72.3  
Cost of ATM product sales and other revenues
    4.3       3.4       4.0       3.5  
 
                       
Total cost of revenues
    77.2       74.9       77.2       75.8  
 
                       
Gross profit
    22.8       25.1       22.8       24.2  
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    9.0       6.9       8.8       7.0  
Depreciation and accretion expense
    6.7       6.3       7.6       6.2  
Amortization expense
    3.0       3.2       3.2       5.2  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    18.7       16.4       19.6       18.4  
 
                       
Income from operations
    4.1       8.7       3.2       5.8  
Other expense (income):
                               
Interest expense, net
    8.3       8.2       8.3       8.8  
Minority interest in subsidiary
          (0.1 )     (0.1 )      
Other
    0.6       (1.1 )     0.3       (0.5 )
 
                       
Total other expense
    8.9       7.0       8.5       8.3  
 
                       
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (4.8 )     1.7       (5.3 )     (2.5 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    2.5       0.7       0.6       (0.8 )
 
                       
Net (loss) income
    (7.3 )%     1.0 %     (5.9 )%     (1.7 )%
 
                       
Key Operating Metrics
     The following table sets forth information regarding key measures we rely on to gauge our operating performance, including total withdrawal transactions, withdrawal transactions per ATM, and gross profit and gross profit margin per withdrawal transaction for the periods indicated:
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Average number of transacting ATMs
    25,484       25,756       25,348       25,983  
Total transactions (in thousands)
    48,726       42,955       93,176       83,782  
Monthly total transactions per ATM
    637       556       613       537  
Total withdrawal transactions (in thousands)
    33,044       31,519       64,224       61,493  
Monthly withdrawal transactions per ATM
    432       408       422       394  
 
                               
Per withdrawal transaction:
                               
Total transaction revenues
  $ 2.24     $ 2.23     $ 2.27     $ 2.22  
Cost of transaction revenues
    1.71       1.66       1.73       1.67  
 
                       
Transaction gross profit(1)
  $ 0.53     $ 0.57     $ 0.54     $ 0.55  
 
                       
Transaction gross profit margin
    23.7 %     25.6 %     23.8 %     24.8 %
 
(1)   Transaction gross profit is a measure of profitability that uses only the revenue and expenses that related to operating the ATMs. The revenue and expenses from ATM equipment sales and other ATM-related services are not included.

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Revenues
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
ATM operating revenues
  $ 73,964     $ 70,246       5.3 %   $ 145,620     $ 136,655       6.6 %
ATM product sales and other revenues
    3,275       3,008       8.9 %     6,137       5,740       6.9 %
 
                                       
Total revenues
  $ 77,239     $ 73,254       5.4 %   $ 151,757     $ 142,395       6.6 %
 
                                       
     ATM operating revenues. For the three month period ended June 30, 2007, the increase in ATM operating revenues was primarily attributable to our United Kingdom operations. Surcharge and interchange revenues from this segment increased over $5.9 million, or 62.9%, from the same period in 2006, primarily as a result of additional ATM deployments and a 27.3% increase in the average number of withdrawal transactions per ATM. Also contributing to the increase were favorable foreign currency exchange rates during the period, which contributed to approximately 21.0% of the increase in ATM operating revenues from our United Kingdom segment over the same period in 2006. Our Mexico operations also contributed to the increase in ATM operating revenues, as the surcharge and interchange amounts earned were approximately $0.7 million higher in 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. Such increase was the result of the additional ATM deployments in 2006 and 2007. We expect that the ATM operating revenues generated by our international operations will continue to increase in the future, as we deploy additional ATMs in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Additionally, we anticipate that our future ATM operating revenues will increase as a result of the transaction ramping associated with our recently-deployed international ATMs, which typically take up to six months to reach consistent monthly transaction levels.
     The increases in revenues from our international operations were partially offset by lower revenues from our domestic operations, which experienced a year-over-year decline in surcharge, interchange, and other transaction-based revenues as a result of the decrease in the number of transacting merchant-owned ATMs under contract by 1,500 ATMs from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. For the three months ended June 30, 2007, ATM operating revenues from our merchant-owned ATM base declined by roughly $3.0 million, or 10.8%, compared to the same period in the prior year. In the future, we expect that revenues from the additional opportunities afforded to us as a result of the increase in our company-owned machine count, which include bank and networking branding arrangements, will substantially offset the decline in revenues resulting from the decreased number of merchant-owned machines.
     For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the increase in ATM operating revenues was attributable to our international operations, as surcharge and interchange revenues from our United Kingdom operations increased $10.7 million, or 61.1%, primarily due to the additional ATM deployments and a 29.0% increase in the average number of withdrawal transactions per ATM. Foreign currency exchange rates also favorably impacted the year-to-date revenues, contributing approximately 24.0% of the increase in ATM operating revenues from our United Kingdom operations. Our Mexico operations further contributed to the increase in ATM operating revenues, generating $1.1 million in additional revenues in 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. As noted above, we expect that the ATM operating revenues generated by our international operations will continue to increase in the future, driven both by additional ATM deployments and by recently-deployed ATMs reaching consistent monthly transaction levels.
     As was the case during the three months ended June 30, 2007, ATM operating revenues from our domestic operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 declined as a result of the decrease in the number of transacting merchant-owned ATMs within the United States. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, ATM operating revenues from our merchant-owned base declined roughly $6.0 million, or 10.9%, compared to the same period in prior year. As noted above, we expect that revenues from the additional opportunities afforded to us as a result of our increased company-owned machine count, which include bank and networking branding arrangements, will substantially offset the decline in revenues resulting from the decreased number of merchant-owned machines.
     ATM product sales and other revenues. ATM product sales and other revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, increased approximately 8.9% and 6.9% when compared to the same period in 2006. Such increases were primarily due to higher year-over-year value-added reseller (“VAR”) program sales, the majority of which were associated with our domestic operations.

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Cost of Revenues and Gross Margins
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Cost of ATM operating revenues
  $ 56,344     $ 52,406       7.5 %   $ 111,080     $ 102,945       7.9 %
Cost of ATM product sales and other revenues
    3,288       2,478       32.7 %     6,085       5,037       20.8 %
 
                                       
Total cost of revenues
  $ 59,632     $ 54,884       8.7 %   $ 117,165     $ 107,982       8.5 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
ATM operating revenues gross margin
    23.8 %     25.4 %             23.7 %     24.7 %        
ATM product sales and other revenues gross margin
    (0.4 )%     17.6 %             0.8 %     12.2 %        
Total gross margin
    22.8 %     25.1 %             22.8 %     24.2 %        
     Cost of ATM operating revenues. For the three month period ended June 30, 2007, the increase in the cost of ATM operating revenues was primarily driven by our United Kingdom operations, which experienced a $5.0 million, or 81.7%, increase in such costs from prior year levels. This increase was due to higher merchant payments and increased vault cash, processing, armored carrier, and communication costs, which resulted from the increased number of ATMs operating in the United Kingdom during 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The costs listed above are generally fixed in nature, meaning that an increase in transaction volumes typically leads to an increase in the profitability of the ATMs. As a result, while we anticipate that the cost of ATM operating revenues associated with our United Kingdom operations will continue to increase in the future as additional ATMs are deployed, we anticipate that such costs, as a percentage of revenues, will decrease as the number of transactions conducted on those ATMs rises. Additionally, the cost of ATM operating revenues from our United Kingdom operations increased as a result of foreign currency exchange rates during 2007, which contributed approximately 18.0% of the overall increase in this segment’s cost of ATM operating revenues. Additionally, the current year cost of ATM operating revenues amount in the United Kingdom was negatively impacted by approximately $0.4 million related to certain fraudulent credit card withdrawal transactions conducted on a number of our ATMs in that market. We incurred these losses as a result of the delay in certification associated with a change in our sponsoring bank. Because we are generally not liable for fraud associated with ATM transactions, we do not anticipate similar losses in future periods.
     Our Mexico operations also contributed to the increase in the cost of ATM operating revenues, as such costs increased $0.6 million due to higher processing, vault cash, and maintenance costs as a result of additional ATM deployments. As with our United Kingdom operations, we anticipate that costs of ATM operating revenues associated with our Mexico operations will continue to increase in the future as additional ATMs are deployed; however, we anticipate that such costs, as a percentage of revenues, will decrease in the future as the number of transactions conducted on the ATMs rises.
     For the three months ended June 30, 2007, the costs of ATM operating revenues from our domestic operations declined $1.7 million, or 3.7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. This decline was primarily the result of lower merchant fees, which decreased $3.6 million, or 13.6%, when compared to the same period in 2006 due to the year-over-year decline in the number of domestic merchant-owned ATMs and domestic surcharge revenues. Partially offsetting the decrease in domestic merchant commissions were (i) higher domestic vault cash costs, which increased $1.1 million, or 25.7%, compared to the same period in 2006 as a result of higher average per-transaction cash withdrawal amounts, which results in an increase in the level of vault cash balances necessary to support such transactions, and higher overall vault cash balances in our bank branded ATMs; and (ii) $0.7 million in incremental costs associated with our efforts to convert our ATMs over to our in-house transaction processing switch.
     For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the increase in the cost of ATM operating revenues was also primarily due to our international operations, with our United Kingdom and Mexico operations’ costs increasing $8.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively, over the six months ended June 30, 2006. As noted above, the increase from our United Kingdom operations were due to the deployment of additional ATMs during the past year, higher per ATM withdrawal transactions, the fraudulent credit card withdrawal transaction losses, and, to a lesser extent, increases in the foreign currency exchange rates during 2007, which contributed approximately 22.0% of the total increase in the United Kingdom’s cost of ATM operating revenues. As the majority of the cost increases associated with our United Kingdom and Mexico operations represent incremental fixed costs resulting from additional ATM deployments, we anticipate that the cost of ATM operating revenues as a percentage of ATM operating revenues will decrease in the future as the number of transactions conducted on the ATMs rises.
     The increase in the cost of ATM operating revenues associated with our international operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007, was partially offset by a $1.4 million, or 1.6%, decrease in ATM operating expenses associated with our domestic operations during the same period. This decrease was primarily the result of declines in merchant commissions due to decreases in the number of domestic merchant-owned ATMs and domestic surcharge revenues, which were partially offset by the increased vault cash costs and incremental in-house processing development costs.

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     ATM operating revenues gross margin. For the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2007, gross margin percentages related to our ATM operating activities decreased 6.3% and 4.0%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2006. Such declines were primarily the result of $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in costs associated with the on-going conversion of our domestic ATMs to our in-house transaction processing switch. We anticipate that our gross margin will continue to be negatively impacted by such costs throughout the remainder of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 as we convert the remainder of our company-owned and merchant-owned ATMs over to our processing platform. Additionally, our margins were further impacted by approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in inventory adjustments related to our Triple-DES upgrade efforts during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007. While we may have additional adjustments throughout the remainder of 2007 as we complete our Triple-DES upgrade efforts, we do not anticipate similar adjustments in 2008. Finally, our gross margins for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, were negatively impacted by the $0.4 million in costs related to the fraudulent credit card withdrawal transactions conducted on a number of our ATMs in the United Kingdom. As noted above, we do not expect such losses to have a continuing material impact on our future results of operations.
     Cost of ATM product sales and other revenues. The cost of ATM product sales and other revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, increased by approximately 32.7% and 20.8%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2006. Such increases were primarily due to higher year-over-year costs associated with equipment sold under our VAR program with NCR. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, such increases were partially offset by lower costs associated with ATM sales that resulted from a decline in equipment sales to independent merchants.
     ATM product sales and other revenues gross margin. Our ATM product sales and other revenues gross margins were lower for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, when compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily as a result of our Triple-DES upgrade efforts. As all ATMs operating on the EFT networks are required to be Triple-DES compliant by the end of 2007, we have seen an increase in the number of sales of Triple-DES compliant ATMs and service calls associated with the Triple-DES upgrade process. However, in certain circumstances, we have sold such machines or performed the related upgrade work at little or, in some cases, negative margins in exchange for a long-term renewal of the underlying ATM operating agreements. As a result, gross margins associated with our ATM product sales and other activities have been negatively impacted during the current year. As all ATMs are required to be Triple-DES compliant by the end of this year, we anticipate that such margins will improve subsequent to that date.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
  $ 6,702     $ 4,822       39.0 %   $ 12,940     $ 9,538       35.7 %
Stock-based compensation
    218       238       (8.4 )%     424       360       17.8 %
 
                                       
Total selling, general, and administrative expenses
  $ 6,920     $ 5,060       36.8 %   $ 13,364     $ 9,898       35.0 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Percentage of revenues:
                                               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    8.7 %     6.6 %             8.5 %     6.7 %        
Stock-based compensation
    0.3       0.3               0.3       0.3          
 
                                       
Total selling, general, and administrative expenses
    9.0 %     6.9 %             8.8 %     7.0 %        
 
                                       
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses. For the three month period ended June 30, 2007, our selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), excluding stock-based compensation, increased by $1.9 million when compared to the same period in 2006. Such increase was primarily attributable to our domestic operations, which experienced an increase of $1.4 million, or 34.4%, in costs during 2007. Such increase was primarily due to $0.7 million of higher employee-related costs incurred to support our growth initiatives, primarily on the sales and marketing side of our business. Additionally, our domestic operations incurred higher professional fees during the three month period ended June 30, 2007 due to $0.3 million of costs incurred related to our Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) compliance efforts and $0.5 million in higher legal costs associated with the settlement of two previously outstanding litigation items – the National Federation of the Blind (“NFB”) class action lawsuit against us and our claim against CGI, one of our distributors. Finally, our United Kingdom operations had slightly higher SG&A expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to additional employee-related costs as a result of the hiring of additional personnel to support the growth of that segment’s operations and changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which contributed to roughly 26.0% of our United Kingdom segment’s total SG&A increase over the same period in the prior year.
     For the six month period ended June 30, 2007, SG&A expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, increased $3.4 million, primarily due to costs associated with our operations in the United States, which experienced an increase of $2.5 million, or 31.8%, in costs during 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. Such an increase was primarily attributable to a $1.0 million increase

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in employee-related costs, $0.5 million of additional professional fees associated with our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, and $0.7 million in increased legal costs associated with our NFB and CGI litigation settlements. Additionally, our United Kingdom and Mexico operations had slightly higher SG&A expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to additional employee-related costs and, in the case of our United Kingdom operations, changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
     While our SG&A costs are expected to continue to increase on an absolute basis as a result of our future growth initiatives and the impact of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, we expect that such costs will begin to decrease as a percentage of our total revenues throughout the remainder of 2007 and beyond.
Depreciation and Accretion Expense
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Depreciation expense
  $ 4,937     $ 4,366       13.1 %   $ 11,110     $ 8,305       33.8 %
Accretion expense
    245       275       (10.9 )%     470       553       (15.0 )%
 
                                       
Depreciation and accretion expense
  $ 5,182     $ 4,641       11.7 %   $ 11,580     $ 8,858       30.7 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Percentage of revenues
                                               
Depreciation expense
    6.4 %     6.0 %             7.3 %     5.8 %        
Accretion expense
    0.3       0.3               0.3       0.4          
 
                                       
Total depreciation and accretion
    6.7 %     6.3 %             7.6 %     6.2 %        
 
                                       
     Depreciation expense. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, depreciation expense increased by 13.1% and 33.8%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2006. The increase for the three months ended June 30 was primarily driven by a $0.6 million, or 56.3%, increase in depreciation expense associated with our United Kingdom operations, which was primarily attributable to the deployment of additional ATMs under company-owned arrangements. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, depreciation associated with our United Kingdom operations increased $1.0 million as a result of the additional ATM deployments. Also contributing to the year-to-date increase were our domestic operations, which experienced a $1.8 million increase in depreciation primarily attributable to accelerated depreciation expense amounts recorded during the first quarter of 2007 related to certain ATMs that are to be deinstalled early as a result of contract terminations and our Triple-DES security compliance efforts.
     Accretion expense. We account for our asset retirement obligations in accordance with SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, which requires that we estimate the fair value of future retirement obligations associated with our ATMs, including the anticipated costs to deinstall, and in some cases refurbish, certain merchant locations. Accretion expense represents the increase of this liability from the original discounted net present value to the amount we ultimately expect to incur. The decrease in accretion expense for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 was the result of the increased expense levels in the first and second quarters of 2006 to true-up our estimated obligations.
     In the future, we expect that our depreciation and accretion expense will grow in proportion to the increase in the number of ATMs we own and deploy throughout our company-owned portfolio. To that end, our depreciation and accretion expense amount is expected to increase substantially as a result of the recently completed 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
Amortization Expense
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Amortization expense
  $ 2,372     $ 2,331       1.8 %   $ 4,858     $ 7,347       (33.9 )%
Percentage of revenues
    3.0 %     3.2 %             3.2 %     5.2 %        
     For the six month period ended June 30, 2007, amortization expense, which is primarily comprised of amortization of intangible merchant contracts and relationships associated with our past acquisitions, decreased by 33.9% when compared to the same period in 2006. The higher amortization expense reflected during the six month period ended June 30, 2006, was the result of a $2.8 million impairment charge recorded during the first quarter of 2006 related to the BAS Communications, Inc. ATM portfolio. This impairment was attributable to the anticipated reduction in future cash flows resulting from a higher than planned attrition rate associated with this acquired portfolio. During the three month period ended June 30, 2007, we recorded a $0.1 million impairment related to a smaller acquired portfolio based on the expected non-renewal of a particular contract within such portfolio. Excluding the impairments taken in 2007 and 2006, amortization expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 was slightly higher than the same period in 2006 as a result of increased amortization expense associated with our United Kingdom operations related to additional

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contract-based intangible assets, which are being amortized over the lives of the underlying contracts.
     We expect that our future amortization expense amounts will be substantially higher than those historically reflected due to the incremental amortization expense associated with the acquired intangible assets related to the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
Interest Expense, Net
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Interest expense, net
  $ 6,000     $ 5,657       6.1 %   $ 11,892     $ 11,322       5.0 %
Amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount
    360       337       6.8 %     716       1,214       (41.0 )%
 
                                       
Total interest expense, net
  $ 6,360     $ 5,994       6.1 %   $ 12,608     $ 12,536       0.6 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Percentage of revenues
    8.3 %     8.2 %             8.3 %     8.8 %        
     Interest expense, net. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, interest expense, excluding the amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount, increased by 6.1% and 5.0%, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2006. These increases were due to higher average outstanding balances under our revolving credit facility during 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006. Such incremental borrowings were utilized to fund certain working capital needs. Also contributing to the year-over-year increases in interest expense was the overall increase in the level of floating interest rates paid under our revolving credit facility.
     In May 2007, we amended our revolving credit facility to, among other things, provide for a reduced spread on the interest rate charged on amounts outstanding under the facility and to increase the amount of capital expenditures that we can incur on an annual basis. Although the interest spread modification will serve to reduce slightly the amount of interest charged on amounts outstanding under the facility, we expect that our overall interest expense amounts will increase substantially throughout the remainder of the year. Such increase is expected due to (i) the issuance of $100.0 million in senior subordinated notes due 2013 – Series B in July 2007 to partially finance the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, which will result in an additional $9.3 million in interest expense on an annual basis, excluding the amortization of the related discount and deferred financing costs; (ii) an additional $43.0 million in borrowings made under our revolving credit facility in July 2007 to finance the remaining portion of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction; and (iii) additional borrowings expected to be made under our revolving credit facility to help fund our anticipated capital expenditure needs during the remainder of the year. For additional information on our financing facilities and anticipated capital expenditure needs, see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below.
     Amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount. For the six month period ended June 30, 2007, expenses related to the amortization and write-off of financing costs and bond discount decreased 41.0% compared to the same period in 2006 due to the write-off of approximately $0.5 million of deferred financing costs in the first quarter of last year as a result of an amendment made to our bank credit facility in February 2006. No deferred financing costs were written off in 2007.
Other Expense (Income)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Minority interest
  $     $ (49 )     (100.0 )%   $ (112 )   $ (57 )     96.5 %
Other expense (income)
    478       (854 )     (156.0 )%     359       (657 )     (154.6 )%
 
                                       
Total other expense (income)
  $ 478     $ (903 )     (152.9 )%   $ 247     $ (714 )     (134.6 )%
 
                                       
 
                                               
Percentage of revenues
    0.6 %     (1.2 )%             0.2 %     (0.5 )%        
     For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, total other expense consisted primarily of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in losses on the disposal of fixed assets during 2007. Such losses were incurred in conjunction with the sale of used ATMs during the period as a result of our Triple-DES upgrade efforts. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, such losses were partially offset by $0.6 million in gains on the sale of equity securities awarded to us pursuant to the bankruptcy plan of reorganization of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., one of our merchant customers. Total other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 consists primarily of $1.1 million in contract termination payments received from one of our merchant customers in May 2006 related to a portion of the installed ATM base that was deinstalled prior to the scheduled contract termination date. This payment was partially offset by losses related to the disposal of used ATMs during 2006.

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Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     % Change     2007     2006     % Change  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)          
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $ 1,910     $ 478       299.6 %   $ 937     $ (1,157 )     181.0 %
Effective tax rate
    (51.6 )%     38.3 %             (11.6 )%     32.9 %        
     As indicated in the table above, our income tax provision increased by $1.4 million and $2.1 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2006. The quarterly and year-to-date increases were primarily driven by a change in our estimated domestic effective federal and state income tax rates for the remainder of 2007, resulting in the reversal of approximately $1.0 million in domestic income tax benefits previously recognized during the immediately preceding quarter. Additionally, the current quarter provision amount reflects the establishment of a $0.9 million valuation allowance. Such valuation allowance, which represents the estimated net deferred tax asset balance associated with our domestic operations, was established due to uncertainties surrounding our ability to utilize the related tax benefits in future periods. Such decision was based, in part, on our forecasted domestic pre-tax book and tax loss figures through the remainder of 2007 from existing operations and as a result of the additional interest expense associated with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction and the anticipated losses associated with the acquired Vcom operations. Pursuant to existing accounting literature, three or more consecutive years of pre-tax book losses typically requires the establishment of a valuation allowance. Accordingly, given the estimated increase in pre-tax book losses resulting from the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, we determined that such valuation allowance was warranted. Furthermore, we do not expect to record any additional domestic federal or state income tax benefits in our financial statements until it is more likely than not that such benefits will be utilized. Accordingly, as long as we continue to generate pre-tax book losses from our domestic operations, our future effective tax rates are expected to be lower than the statutory rate, on average, than in historical periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
     As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately $1.8 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand and approximately $263.7 million in outstanding long-term debt and notes payable. However, as of the date of this filing, our outstanding long-term debt and notes payable balance totaled approximately $405.6 million, representing the additional senior subordinated notes issued and borrowings made under our amended revolving credit facility in July 2007 to help fund the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
     We have historically funded our operations primarily through cash flows from operations, borrowings under our credit facilities, private placements of equity securities, and the sale of bonds. We have historically used cash to invest in additional operating ATMs, either through the acquisition of ATM networks or through organically generated growth as well as to fund increases in working capital and to pay interest and principal amounts outstanding under our borrowings. Because we typically collect our cash on a daily basis and are not required to pay our merchants and vendors until 20 and 30 days, respectively, after the end of each calendar month, we are able to utilize the excess upfront cash flow to pay down borrowings made under our revolving credit facility and to fund our ongoing capital expenditure program. Accordingly, we will typically reflect a working capital deficit position and carry a very small cash balance on our books.
Operating Activities
     Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $14.2 million during the same period in 2006. The year-over-year decrease was primarily attributable to additional costs incurred during the first six months of 2007 as a result of our in-house processing conversion efforts and our decision to invest in certain sales and marketing efforts.
Investing Activities
     Net cash used in investing activities totaled $20.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2006. The year-over-year increase was driven by incremental ATM purchases, primarily in our United Kingdom and Mexico segments, offset slightly by lower exclusive license payments and site acquisition costs and the receipt of $4.0 million in proceeds from the sale of our Winn-Dixie equity securities during 2007. Additionally, although not reflected in our 2007 statement of cash flows, we received the benefit of the disbursement of approximately $2.5 million of funds under two financing facilities entered into by our majority-owned Mexican subsidiary, Cardtronics Mexico, for the purchase of ATMs. Such funds are not reflected in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as they were not remitted by Cardtronics Mexico but rather were remitted directly to our vendors by the finance company.

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     We currently anticipate that the majority of our capital expenditures for the foreseeable future will be driven by organic growth projects as opposed to acquisitions, including the purchasing of ATMs for existing as well as new ATM management agreements. However, we will continue to pursue selected acquisition opportunities that complement our existing ATM network, some of which could be material, such as the recently executed 7-Eleven ATM Transaction. We currently expect that our capital expenditures for the remainder of 2007 will total approximately $35.0 million, the majority of which will be utilized to purchase additional ATMs for our company-owned accounts and to upgrade our existing ATMs to comply with current security encryption and audio guidelines. Such amount also includes the expected impact on our capital expenditure program from the recently acquired 7-Eleven operations. We expect such expenditures to be funded with cash generated from our operations, supplemented by borrowings under our revolving credit facility. To that end, and as previously noted, we amended our revolving credit facility in May 2007 to, among other things, increase the amount of capital expenditures that we can incur on a rolling 12-month basis from $50.0 million to $60.0 million. We further amended such facility in July 2007 in connection with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction to increase the annual capital expenditure limits from $60.0 million to $75.0 million. These modifications should provide us with the ability to incur the level of capital expenditures that we currently deem necessary to support our ongoing operations and future growth initiatives.
Financing Activities
     Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to net cash used by financing activities of $0.4 million during the same period in 2006. The higher amount in 2007 was primarily due to incremental borrowings under our revolving credit facility to fund the aforementioned increase in capital expenditures. Additionally, although not reflected in our 2007 statement of cash flows, we received the benefit of the aforementioned disbursement of approximately $2.5 million of funds under two financing facilities entered into by our majority-owned Mexican subsidiary, Cardtronics Mexico. The $2.5 million is not reflected in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as the funds were not received by Cardtronics Mexico but rather were remitted directly to our vendors by the finance company. The remittance of such funds served to purchase ATMs.
Financing Facilities
     As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately $263.7 million in outstanding long-term debt and notes payable, which was comprised of (i) approximately $198.9 million (net of discount of $1.1 million) of senior subordinated notes due August 2013, (ii) approximately $60.6 million in borrowings under our existing revolving and swing line credit facilities, and (iii) approximately $4.2 million in notes payable. As of the date of this filing, we had approximately $405.6 million in outstanding long-term debt and notes payable, which was comprised of (i) approximately $295.9 million (net of discounts totaling $4.1 million) of senior subordinated notes and senior subordinated notes – Series B, both of which are due August 2013, (ii) approximately $105.6 million in borrowings under our existing revolving credit facility, and (iii) approximately $4.1 million in notes payable. Interest payments associated with the $300.0 million principal amount of our senior subordinated notes total $27.8 million on an annual basis and are due in semi-annual installments of $13.9 million in February and August of each year. Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are not due until the facility’s maturity date, which was extended to May 2012 as part of the amendment completed in July 2007. Interest payments associated with such borrowings range from being due monthly to being due on a quarterly basis, depending on the types of borrowings made under the facility.
     Included in the outstanding notes payable balance above is approximately $44.2 million pesos ($4.1 million U.S.) outstanding under three separate five-year equipment financing agreements utilized by Cardtronics Mexico. Borrowings under such agreements, which were entered into in 2006 and 2007, bear interest at an average fixed rate of 11.03% and are to be utilized for the purchase of additional ATMs to support the Company’s Mexico operations. Pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement, Cardtronics, Inc. has issued a guaranty for 51.0% (its ownership percentage in Cardtronics Mexico) of the obligations under the loan agreement. As of June 30, 2007, the total amount of the guaranty was $22.5 million pesos ($2.1 million U.S.).
     In addition to the above domestic revolving credit facility, Bank Machine has a £2.0 million unsecured overdraft facility that expires in July 2008. Such facility, which bears interest at 1.75% over the bank’s base rate (currently 5.75%), is utilized for general corporate purposes for the Company’s United Kingdom operations. As of June 30, 2007 approximately £0.6 million of this overdraft facility had been utilized to help fund certain working capital commitments and to post a £275,000 bond. Amounts outstanding under the overdraft facility (other than those amounts utilized for posting bonds) have been reflected in accounts payable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as such amounts are automatically repaid once cash deposits are made to the underlying bank accounts.
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defined in the facility), that could preclude us from drawing down the full amount currently available for borrowing under such facility. Accordingly, if we expand faster than planned, need to respond to competitive pressures, or acquire additional ATM networks, we may be required to seek additional sources of financing. Such sources may come through the sale of equity or debt securities. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us or at all. If future financing sources are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to fund our future needs. This may prevent us from increasing our market share, capitalizing on new business opportunities, or remaining competitive in our industry.
New Accounting Standards
     Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. During the first quarter of 2007, we adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. We applied the provisions of FIN 48 to all tax positions upon its initial adoption effective January 1, 2007, and determined that no cumulative effect adjustment was required as of such date. As of June 30, 2007, we had a $0.2 million reserve for uncertain tax positions recorded pursuant to FIN 48.
     Fair Value Measurements. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which provides guidance on measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities in the financial statements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, this statement will have on our financial statements.
     Fair Value Option. In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”), which provides allows companies the option to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective as of the beginning of fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, this statement will have on our financial statements.
     Registration Payment Arrangements. In December 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (“FSP EITF 00-19-2”), which addresses an issuer’s accounting for registration payment arrangements. Specifically, FSP EITF 00-19-2 specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured in accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. The guidance contained in this standard amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, and SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, as well as FIN 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, to include scope exceptions for registration payment arrangements. FSP EITF 00-19-2 is effective immediately for registration payment arrangements and the financial instruments subject to those arrangements that are entered into or modified subsequent to the date of issuance of this standard. For registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the issuance of this standard, the guidance in the standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact that the implementation of FSP EITF 00-19-2 may have on our financial statements as it relates to our issuance of $100.0 million of Series B Notes in July 2007, as we have agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 240 days of the issuance of the Series B Notes with respect to an offer to exchange each of the Series B Notes for a new issue of its debt securities registered under the Securities Act and to use reasonable best efforts to have the exchange offer become effective as soon as reasonably practicable after filing but in any event no later than 360 days after the initial issuance date of the Series B Notes.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Disclosure About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
     Our interest expense and our cash rental (“vault cash”) expense are sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, particularly because a substantial portion of our indebtedness accrues interest at floating rates and our ATM cash rental expense is based on market rates of interest. Our outstanding vault cash, which represents the cash we rent and place in our ATMs in cases where the merchant does not provide the cash, totaled approximately $439.6 million in the United States, $121.9 million in the United Kingdom, and approximately $4.2 million in Mexico as of June 30, 2007. We pay a monthly fee on the average amount outstanding to our primary vault cash providers in the United States and the United Kingdom under a formula based on LIBOR. Additionally, in Mexico, we pay a monthly fee to our vault cash provider there under a formula based on TIIE.
     We have entered into a number of interest rate swaps to fix the interest-based rental rate we pay on $300.0 million of our current and anticipated outstanding domestic vault cash balances through December 31, 2008, $200.0 million through December 31, 2009, and $100.0 million through December 31, 2010. We have not currently entered into any derivative financial instruments to hedge our variable interest rate exposure in the United Kingdom or Mexico. The effect of the domestic swaps mentioned above was to fix the rental rate paid on the following notional amounts for the periods identified (in thousands):
                 
Notional Amount     Weighted Average Fixed Rate                            Period
$ 300,000       3.91 %  
July 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
$ 300,000       4.35 %  
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
$ 200,000       4.36 %  
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
$ 100,000       4.34 %  
January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
     Net amounts paid or received under such swaps are recorded as adjustments to our “Cost of ATM operating revenues” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the gains or losses as a result of ineffectiveness associated with our existing interest rate swaps were immaterial.
     Our existing interest rate swaps have been classified as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended. Accordingly, changes in the fair values of such swaps have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2007, the accumulated unrealized gain on such swaps totaled approximately $7.4 million, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive income net of income taxes of $2.8 million.
     Based on the $439.6 million in vault cash outstanding in the United States as of June 30, 2007, and assuming no benefits from the existing interest rate hedges that are currently in place, for every interest rate increase of 100 basis points, we would incur an additional $4.4 million of vault cash rental expense on an annualized basis. Factoring in the $300.0 million in interest rate swaps discussed above, for every interest rate increase of 100 basis points, we would incur an additional $1.3 million of vault cash rental expense on an annualized basis. Based on the $121.9 million in vault cash outstanding in the United Kingdom as of June 30, 2007, for every interest rate increase of 100 basis points, we would incur an additional $1.2 million of vault cash rental expense on an annualized basis. In Mexico, we would incur roughly $42,000 in additional vault cash rental expense for every interest rate increase of 100 basis points.
     In conjunction with the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, we entered into a separate vault cash agreement with Wells Fargo, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) to supply the cash that we will utilize for the operation of the acquired 5,500 ATMs and Vcom units. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay a monthly fee to Wells Fargo on the average amount outstanding under a formula based on the federal funds effective rate. During 2006, the outstanding vault cash balance for the acquired 7-Eleven ATMs and Vcom units averaged approximately $300.0 million per month. As a result of the increased vault cash requirement resulting from the acquisition, our exposure to changes in domestic interest rates will significantly increase going forward. As a result, and in order to limit such exposure, we entered into additional interest rate swaps in August 2007 to limit its exposure to changing rates on $250.0 million of the anticipated 7-Eleven outstanding vault cash balances. These swaps will serve to fix the interest-based rental rate paid on the $250.0 million notional amount at a weighted average rate of 4.93% (excluding the applicable margin) through December 2010. As is the case with our existing interest rate swaps, the interest rate swaps executed in August 2007 have been designated as cash flow hedges pursuant to SFAS No. 133.

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     In addition to the above, we are exposed to variable interest rate risk on borrowings under our domestic revolving credit facility. Based on the $60.6 million in floating rate debt outstanding under such facility as of June 30, 2007, for every interest rate increase of 100 basis points, we would incur an additional $0.6 million of interest expense on an annualized basis. As a result of the additional amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility that were utilized to finance our acquisition of the ATM portfolio of 7-Eleven, our exposure to movement in interest rates will increase significantly going forward. Based on the $105.6 million currently outstanding under such facility, an increase of 100 basis points in the underlying interest rate would result in an additional $1.1 million of interest expense on an annualized basis.
     Recent upward pressure on short-term interest rates in the United States has resulted in slight increases in our interest expense under our bank credit facilities and our vault cash rental expense. Although we currently hedge a substantial portion of our vault cash interest rate risk through 2010, as noted above, we may not be able to enter into similar arrangements for similar amounts in the future. Any significant increase in interest rates in the future could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our operating costs and expenses.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
     Due to our acquisition of Bank Machine in 2005 and our acquisition of a majority interest in Cardtronics Mexico in 2006, we are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, specifically with changes in the U.S. dollar relative to the British pound and Mexican peso. Our United Kingdom and Mexico subsidiaries are consolidated into our financial results and are subject to risks typical of international businesses including, but not limited to, differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Furthermore, we are required to translate the financial condition and results of operations of Bank Machine and Cardtronics Mexico into U.S. dollars, with any corresponding translation gains or losses being recorded in other comprehensive income or loss in our consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 2007, such translation gains totaled approximately $9.2 million.
     Our future results could be materially impacted by changes in the value of the British pound relative to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, as our Mexico operations expand, our future results could be materially impacted by changes in the value of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar. At this time, we have not deemed it to be cost effective to engage in a program of hedging the effect of foreign currency fluctuations on our operating results using derivative financial instruments. A sensitivity analysis indicates that, if the U.S. dollar uniformly strengthened or weakened 10% against the British pound, the effect upon Bank Machine’s operating income for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, would have been an unfavorable or favorable adjustment, respectively, of approximately $0.1 million. Given the limited size and scope of Cardtronics Mexico’s current operations, a similar sensitivity analysis would have resulted in a negligible adjustment to Cardtronics Mexico’s financial results for the six month period ended June 30, 2007.
     We do not hold derivative commodity instruments and all of our cash and cash equivalents are held in money market and checking funds.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     As of June 30, 2007, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as to the effectiveness, design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This evaluation considered the various processes carried out under the direction of our disclosure committee in an effort to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the SEC reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accurate, complete and timely. Based on the results of this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2007.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
     During the six month period ended June 30, 2007, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     National Federation of the Blind (“NFB”). In connection with its acquisition of the E*TRADE Access, Inc. (“ETA”) ATM portfolio, the Company assumed ETA’s interests and liability for a lawsuit instituted in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the “Court”) by the NFB, the NFB’s Massachusetts chapter, and several individual blind persons (collectively, the “Private Plaintiffs”) as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with respect to claims relating to the alleged inaccessibility of ATMs for those persons who are visually-impaired. After the acquisition of the ETA ATM portfolio, the Private Plaintiffs named Cardtronics as a co-defendant with ETA and ETA’s parent – E*Trade Bank, and the scope of the lawsuit has expanded to include both ETA’s ATMs as well as the Company’s pre-existing ATM portfolio.
     In June 2007, after nearly three years of litigation with no definitive resolution of any of the contested issues, the parties completed and executed a settlement agreement, which the Company believes will be approved by the Court. Since the matter is being treated as a class action settlement, the notice and approval process will take several months. The Court has scheduled a hearing following the above-described notice period for December 4, 2007. Despite the Company’s expectation that the Court will approve the proposed settlement at that time, in the event that members of the class object to the proposed settlement and the Court concludes that their objections are valid and, for that reason, refuses to approve the settlement, the lawsuit would resume. If that occurs, the Company will continue its defense of this lawsuit in an aggressive manner as previously set forth. If approved, the Company believes this settlement will be beneficial as it imposes no unreasonable requirements upon the Company in the way of the deployment of additional ATMs and would serve to end this litigation.
     Other matters. In June 2006, Duane Reade, Inc. (“Customer”), one of the Company’s merchant customers, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Federal Action”). The complaint, which was formally served to the Company in September 2006, alleged that Cardtronics had breached an ATM operating agreement between the parties by failing to pay the Customer the proper amount of fees under the agreement. The Customer is claiming that it is owed no less than $600,000 in lost revenues, exclusive of interests and costs, and projects that additional damages will accrue to them at a rate of approximately $100,000 per month, exclusive of interest and costs. As the term of the Company’s operating agreement with the Customer extends to December 2014, the Customer’s claims could exceed $12.0 million. On October 6, 2006, the Company filed a petition in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, seeking a declaratory judgment that it had not breached the ATM operating agreement. On October 10, 2006, the Customer filed a second complaint, this time in New York State Supreme Court, alleging the same claims it had alleged in the Federal Action. Subsequently, the Customer withdrew the Federal Action because the federal court did not have subject matter jurisdiction. Additionally, Cardtronics has voluntarily dismissed the Texas lawsuit, electing to litigate the above-described claims in the New York State Supreme Court. The Company believes that it will ultimately prevail upon the merits in this matter, although it gives no assurance as to the final outcome. Furthermore, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of this dispute will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
     The Company’s complaint in the United States District Court in Portland, Oregon, against CGI, Inc., one of its distributors inherited from the E*Trade acquisition (“Distributor”), was satisfactorily settled on July 31, 2007. The Company paid a nominal amount to the Distributor as a condition of this settlement. We will continue our relationship with the Distributor under an amended agreement, the terms and conditions of which are more favorable to us than those under the original agreement.
     The Company is also subject to various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company has provided reserves where necessary for all claims and the Company’s management does not expect the outcome in any of these legal proceedings, individually or collectively, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
     As a result of our acquisition of the financial services business of 7-Eleven, Inc., we are now exposed to a number of additional risks. The risks described below are those which we believe are the material risks we now face as a result of this acquisition.
The 7-Eleven ATM Transaction represents our second largest acquisition to date, based on the number of ATMs being acquired. We may be unable to integrate the acquired business in an efficient manner, thus increasing our cost of operations and reducing the expected profits to be generated from such acquisition.
     The 7-Eleven ATM Transaction involves certain inherent risks to our business. Most notably, we may be unable to successfully integrate the operations, technology, and personnel associated with the acquired 7-Eleven ATM operations. Additionally, the successful integration of the acquired operations will require a significant amount of time and effort on the part of our management team, which could result in less time being spent on our day-to-day operations and other strategic initiatives. Additionally, the advanced functionality of the Vcom Services may subject us or our service providers to additional requirements such as permit applications or regulatory filings. As a result, we may need to discontinue certain Vcom operations in certain jurisdictions until such requirements have been fulfilled. Furthermore, if we are unsuccessful in integrating the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, or if our integration efforts take longer than anticipated, we may not achieve the level of revenues, earnings or cash flows anticipated from such acquisition. If that were to occur, such shortfalls could require us to write down the carrying value of the tangible and intangible assets associated with the acquired operations, which would adversely impact our reported operating results.
     Our existing management systems, information systems, and resources may be strained due to the size of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction. Accordingly, we will need to continue to invest in and improve our financial and managerial controls, reporting systems, and procedures as we look to integrate the acquired 7-Eleven ATM operations. We will also need to hire, train, supervise, and manage new employees. We may be unsuccessful in those efforts, thus hindering our ability to effectively manage the expansion of our operations resulting from the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction.
A substantial portion of our future revenues and operating profits are now generated by the new 7-Eleven merchant relationship. Accordingly, if 7-Eleven’s financial condition deteriorates in the future and it is required to close some or all of its store locations, or if our ATM placement agreement with 7-Eleven expires or is terminated, our future financial results would be significantly impaired.
     As a result of the completion of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction, 7-Eleven now represents the single largest merchant customer in our portfolio. Accordingly, a significant percentage of our future revenues and operating income will be dependent upon the successful continuation of our relationship with 7-Eleven. If 7-Eleven’s financial condition were to deteriorate in the future and, as a result, it was required to close a significant number of its domestic store locations, our financial results would be significantly impacted. Additionally, while the underlying ATM placement agreement with 7-Eleven will have an initial term of 10 years, we may not be successful in renewing such agreement with 7-Eleven upon the end of that initial term, or such renewal may occur with terms and conditions that are not as favorable to us as those contained in the current agreement. Finally, the ATM placement agreement to be executed with 7-Eleven contains certain terms and conditions that, if we fail to meet such terms and conditions, gives 7-Eleven the right to terminate the placement agreement or our exclusive right to provide certain services.
We will incur future losses by continuing to provide some or all of the Vcom Services currently being offered by 7-Eleven for a period of time subsequent to the acquisition date.
     We currently expect to incur operating losses associated with the Vcom Services portion of the acquired 7-Eleven ATM portfolio within the first 12-18 months subsequent to the acquisition date. While we plan to continue to operate the Vcom units and restructure the Vcom Services to improve the underlying financial results of that portion of the acquired business, we may be unsuccessful in this effort. In the event we are not able to improve the operating results and we incur cumulative losses of $10.0 million on the Vcom business, including $1.8 million in contract termination costs, our current intent is to exit the Vcom business and utilize the Vcom machines to provide traditional ATM services. However, while we expect that the operating losses to be incurred by continuing to provide the Vcom Services will not exceed $10.0 million in the aggregate, we can provide no assurance that such losses will not be greater. For example, we may decide to extend the period of time it takes to restructure the acquired Vcom operations, thus potentially resulting in additional losses. The future losses associated with the acquired Vcom operations could be significantly higher than those currently estimated, which would negatively impact our future operating results and financial condition. In addition, we may be required to pay up to $1.8 million of contract termination payments, and may incur additional costs and expenses, if we decide to terminate the Vcom Services which could negatively impact our future operating results and financial condition.

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We will rely on Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to provide us with the cash required to operate the ATMs and Vcom units acquired as part of the 7-Eleven ATM Transaction. If Wells Fargo is unable or unwilling to provide us with the necessary cash to operate the ATMs and Vcom units, we would need to locate alternative sources of cash to operate such machines. If we were unsuccessful in those efforts, we would not be able to operate the acquired business.
     In conjunction with the acquisition, we entered into a separate vault cash agreement with Wells Fargo to supply us with the cash that we will utilize for the operation of the acquired 5,500 ATMs and Vcom units. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, Wells Fargo, which has historically been the vault cash provider utilized by 7-Eleven, has committed to fund up to $375.0 million at any time to support ATM withdrawals, Vcom functions, and other services that may be agreed upon from time to time. Such amount may be increased to $450.0 million during certain peak periods or under certain circumstances, which will be outlined in the agreement. We pay a cash rental fee on the average amount outstanding under a floating rate formula based on the federal funds effective rate. The additional terms of this agreement are consistent with those in our other vault cash agreements and include the following: 1) for our usage of this cash, we will pay a fee based on the total amount of vault cash outstanding at any given time; 2) at all times during this process, legal and equitable title of the cash will be held by Wells Fargo, and we will have no access or right to the cash; and 3) Wells Fargo will have the right to demand the return of all or any portion of its cash at any time upon the occurrence of certain events beyond our control, including certain bankruptcy events relating to us or our subsidiaries, or a breach of the terms of our cash provider agreement. Additionally, Wells Fargo will have the right to demand the return of its cash from the machines at any time in order to meet its operating requirements, if necessary. However, Wells Fargo has agreed to take commercially reasonable steps to eliminate this constraint by August 31, 2007. Notwithstanding the above, Wells Fargo has the right to terminate this agreement upon 180 days notice. This agreement is expected to expire in July 2009, subject to automatic one-year renewals.
     If Wells Fargo was to demand return of its cash or terminate its arrangement with us and remove its cash from our ATMs, or if it was to fail to provide us with cash as and when we need it for our ATM operations, our ability to operate these ATMs would be jeopardized, and we would need to locate alternative sources of cash in order to operate these ATMs.
     Other than the above, there have been no other material changes to the risk factors as presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K dated April 2, 2007.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     Each exhibit identified below is part of this Report. Exhibits filed with this Report are designated by an “*”. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing as indicated.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
*3.1
  Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Cardtronics, Inc., dated as of July 13, 2007.
 
   
*4.1
  Indenture dated as of July 20, 2007 among Cardtronics, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo National Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
*4.2
  Registration Rights Agreement dated July 20, 2007 by and among Cardtronics, Inc., the Guarantors named therein, Banc of America Securities, LLC, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
 
   
*4.3
  Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 22, 2007 among Cardtronics Holdings, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
*4.4
  Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 22, 2005 among ATM National, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
10.1
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2007, by and between Cardtronics, LP and 7-Eleven, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2007).
 
   
*10.2
  Amendment No. 7 to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2007.
 
   
*31.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
*31.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
*32.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
   
*32.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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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.
     
 
  CARDTRONICS, INC.
 
   
August 14, 2007
  /s/ Jack Antonini
 
   
 
  Jack Antonini
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)
     
August 14, 2007
  /s/ J. Chris Brewster
 
   
 
  J. Chris Brewster
 
  Chief Financial Officer
 
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     Each exhibit identified below is part of this Report. Exhibits filed with this Report are designated by an “*”. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing as indicated.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
*3.1
  Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Cardtronics, Inc., dated as of July 13, 2007.
 
   
*4.1
  Indenture dated as of July 20, 2007 among Cardtronics, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo National Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
*4.2
  Registration Rights Agreement dated July 20, 2007 by and among Cardtronics, Inc., the Guarantors named therein, Banc of America Securities, LLC, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
 
   
*4.3
  Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 22, 2007 among Cardtronics Holdings, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
*4.4
  Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 22, 2005 among ATM National and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee.
 
   
10.1
  Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2007, by and between Cardtronics, LP and 7-Eleven, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2007).
 
   
*10.2
  Amendment No. 7 to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2007.
 
   
*31.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
*31.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
*32.1
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
   
*32.2
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Cardtronics, Inc. pursuant to Section 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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EX-3.1 2 h49088exv3w1.htm SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION exv3w1
 

Exhibit 3.1
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
CARDTRONICS, INC.
(A Delaware Corporation)
Pursuant to Sections 242 and 245 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
     Cardtronics, Inc. (the “Corporation ”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY as follows:
     1. The name of the Corporation is Cardtronics, Inc. The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed by the Delaware Secretary of State on June 4, 2001 under the name Cardtronics Group, Inc. The Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation, effecting a change in the name of the Corporation from Cardtronics Group, Inc. to Cardtronics, Inc., was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on January 16, 2004.
     2. The Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A has been duly adopted and declared advisable by the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”), duly adopted by the stockholders of the Corporation and duly executed and acknowledged by the officers of the Corporation in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of the DGCL. The First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 18, 2005
     3. The Certificate of Incorporation so adopted reads in full as set forth in Exhibit A and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Cardtronics, Inc. has caused this certificate to be signed by Michael E. Keller, its Secretary, this 13 day of July, 2007.
             
    CARDTRONICS, INC.    
 
           
 
  By:
Name:
  /s/ Michael E. Keller
 
Michael E. Keller
   
 
  Title:   Secretary    

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Exhibit A
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
CARDTRONICS, INC.
(A Delaware corporation)
Article I.
     The name of the Corporation is Cardtronics, Inc.
Article II.
     The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of Newcastle, Delaware 19801. The name of the Corporation’s registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.
Article III.
     The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.
Article IV.
     The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 6,500,000 consisting of 1,500,000 shares of preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”) and 5,000,000 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”), with each such share having a par value of $0.0001.
     The voting powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of capital stock of the Corporation, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, and the authority with respect thereto expressly granted to the Board of Directors of the Corporation to fix any such provisions not fixed by this Certificate of Incorporation, shall be as provided in this Article IV.
     A. Common Stock.
          1. Identical Rights. All shares of Common Stock shall have identical rights and preferences.
          2. Subject to Preferred Stock. The Common Stock shall be subject to the express terms of the Preferred Stock and any series thereof.
          3. Liquidation. Subject to the terms of any series of outstanding Preferred Stock, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or

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involuntary, after the payment in full of all amounts to which holders of Preferred Stock shall be entitled, the remaining assets of the Corporation to be distributed to the holders of the capital stock of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the shares of Common Stock.
          4. Voting. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or required by law, each holder of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to one (1) vote in respect of each share of Common Stock held thereby of record on the books of the Corporation for the election of directors and on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Corporation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the number of authorized shares of Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and Series B Preferred Stock voting together as a single class on an as converted basis.
     B. Preferred Stock.
          The Preferred Stock may be issued in one or more series. Subject to the terms of any series of outstanding Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to issue the shares of Preferred Stock in such series and to fix from time to time before issuance the number of shares to be included in any series and the designation, relative powers, preferences and rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions of all shares of such series. The authority of the Board of Directors with respect to each series shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing and subject to the terms of any series of outstanding Preferred Stock, the determination of any or all of the following:
1. the number of shares of any series and the designation to distinguish the shares of such series from the shares of all other series;
2. the voting powers, if any, and whether such voting powers are full or limited, in such series;
3. the redemption provisions, if any, applicable to such series, including the redemption price or prices to be paid;
4. whether dividends, if any, shall be cumulative or noncumulative, the dividend rate of such series, and the dates and preferences of dividends on such series;
5. the rights of such series upon the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of, or upon any distribution of the assets of, the Corporation;
6. the provisions, if any, pursuant to which the shares of such series are convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or classes of any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock, or any other security, of the Corporation or any other corporation, and price or prices or the rates of exchange applicable thereto;

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7. the right, if any, to subscribe for or to purchase any securities of the Corporation or any other corporation;
8. the provisions, if any, of a sinking fund applicable to such series; and
9. any other relative, participating, optional or other special powers, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof;
     all as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors and shall be stated in a resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such Preferred Stock (a “Preferred Stock Designation”). Except as required by law, holders of Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive notice of any meeting of stockholders at which they are not entitled to vote.
     C. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. A series of Preferred Stock is hereby designated the “Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.” The voting powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof are as follows:
     1. Number and Designation. A total of Nine Hundred Forty Four Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Eight (944,568) shares of the Corporation’s Preferred Stock shall be designated as a series known as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), having par value $0.0001 per share.
     2. Voting.
          (a) Election of Directors. The holders of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall, voting together as a separate class, be entitled to elect two (2) Directors of the Corporation (each such Director, a “Series B Director”). Except as provided in Section 2(a)(iv) below, each Series B Director shall be elected by a plurality vote, with the elected candidates being the candidates receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes (with each holder of Series B Preferred Stock entitled to cast one vote for or against each candidate with respect to each share of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder) of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, with votes cast against such candidates and votes withheld having no legal effect. The election of each Series B Director shall occur (i) at the annual meeting of holders of capital stock, (ii) at any special meeting of holders of capital stock if such meeting is called for the purpose of electing directors, (iii) at any special meeting of holders of Series B Preferred Stock called by the Majority Holders or (iv) by the written consent of the Majority Holders. If at any time when any share of Series B Preferred Stock is outstanding any Series B Director should cease to be a Director for any reason, the vacancy shall only be filled by the vote or written consent of the holders of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, voting together as a separate class, in the manner and on the basis specified above or as otherwise provided by law. The holders of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall also be entitled to vote in the election of all other Directors of the Corporation together with holders of all other shares of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class, with each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock entitled to the number of votes specified in Section 2(b) hereof. The holders of outstanding shares of Series B

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Preferred Stock may, in their sole discretion, determine not to elect one or more Series B Directors as provided herein from time to time, and during any such period the Board of Directors shall be deemed not to be unduly constituted solely as a result of such vacancy.
          (b) Voting Generally. Each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which such share of Series B Preferred Stock is then convertible pursuant to Section 6 hereof as of the record date for the vote or written consent of stockholders, if applicable. Each holder of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the bylaws of the Corporation and shall vote with holders of the Common Stock, voting together as a single class, upon all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock, including, without limitation, any vote for the election of Directors of the Corporation. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to vote as a separate class on any matter except as provided in Section 2(a), in Section 8 hereof or in connection with the election of additional Directors as provided in Section 5(e) hereof.
     3. Dividends. The Series B Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any dividends, except that the Corporation shall declare and pay dividends with respect to each share of issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Stock if, as and when the Board of Directors declares and pays dividends in respect of the Common Stock. The amount of dividend payable in respect of each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock shall be the amount that would have been paid in respect of the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such share of Series B Preferred Stock, as if such share of Series B Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Stock on the record date established for such dividend payment. The Corporation shall not make any dividend payment in respect of the Common Stock unless the dividend payment required by this Section 3 is made on a pari passu basis. Such dividends shall not be cumulative.
     4. Liquidation Events; Extraordinary Transactions.
          (a) Liquidation Events. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary (each, a “Liquidation Event”):
          (i) Each holder of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid in cash or Marketable Securities, after payment of any amount due in respect of any Senior Securities, if any, and before any amount shall be paid or distributed to the holders of Junior Securities, an amount per share of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preference Amount”) equal to (A) the Unpaid Issue Price plus (B) all declared but unpaid dividends on such share of Series B Preferred Stock. If the amounts legally available for distribution by the Corporation to holders of Series B Preferred Stock upon a Liquidation Event are not sufficient to pay the aggregate Series B Preference Amount due to such holders and the holders of Parity Securities, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and the holders of any Parity Securities shall share ratably in any distribution in connection with such Liquidation Event in proportion to the full respective preferential amounts to which they would have received had the Corporation had legally available funds to distribute the full preferential amounts to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and Parity Securities.

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          (ii) Notwithstanding Section 4(a)(i), if, upon such Liquidation Event, the holders of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock would receive more than the aggregate amount to be received under Section 4(a)(i) above in the event all of their shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into shares of Common Stock pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(a) hereof immediately prior to such Liquidation Event and such shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive a liquidating distribution or distributions from the Corporation, then each holder of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock in connection with such Liquidation Event shall be entitled to be paid in cash or Marketable Securities, in lieu of the payments described in Section 4(a)(i), an amount per share of Series B Preferred Stock equal to such amount as would have been payable in respect of the shares of Common Stock (including any fraction thereof) issuable upon conversion of such share of Series B Preferred Stock had such share of Series B Preferred Stock been converted to Common Stock immediately prior to such Liquidation Event pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(a) hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article IV, payments under this Section 4(b)(ii) shall be pari passu with payments with respect to the Common Stock upon a Liquidation Event.
          (iii) After the prior payment in full of the Series B Preference Amount in connection with a Liquidation Event, the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, if any, shall be distributed among the holders of shares of Junior Securities then outstanding.
          (b) Extraordinary Transactions. The Majority Holders may elect to have treated as a Liquidation Event: (i) any merger or consolidation of the Corporation into or with another corporation in which the holders of Capital Stock of the Corporation immediately prior to such merger or consolidation (treating the Series B Preferred Stock on an as converted basis) fail to hold at least a majority of the voting power of the Capital Stock of the surviving corporation (a “Merger Event”); (ii) any sale, license or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to any Person, the majority of voting power in respect of its Capital Stock of which is held by Persons other than the holders of Capital Stock of the Corporation (an “Asset Sale”); or (iii) any Person or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), other than any investment funds Affiliated with The CapStreet Group, LLC (collectively, “CapStreet”) or any investment funds Affiliated with TA Associates, Inc. (the “TA Funds”), holds beneficial ownership of a majority of the voting power of the Capital Stock of the Corporation or of any Material Subsidiary (whether or not by acquisition of newly-issued shares of Capital Stock from the Corporation or any Material Subsidiary) (a “Stock Sale”) (each transaction described in clauses (i) through (iii), an “Extraordinary Transaction”). Any election by the Majority Holders pursuant to this Section 4(b) shall be made by written notice to the Corporation and the other holders of Series B Preferred Stock at least five (5) days prior to the closing of the relevant transaction. Upon the election of the Majority Holders hereunder, all holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed to have made such election and such election shall bind all holders of the Series B Preferred Stock. In the case of an election pursuant to this Section 4(b) other than in connection with an Extraordinary Transaction that constitutes a Qualified Liquidity Event:

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          (i) All of the consideration payable to the holders of Capital Stock in a an Extraordinary Transaction shall be aggregated by the Corporation, as disbursing agent. The Corporation, acting solely as the disbursing agent of the holders of Capital Stock, shall then distribute the aggregate consideration to the stockholders of the Corporation in the same manner such consideration would have been distributed had such distribution been made upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event in accordance with the priorities and liquidation distribution amounts set forth herein and in this Certificate of Incorporation (but disregarding the requirement in Section 4(a) that the distributions in respect of the Series B Preferred Stock be made solely in cash and Marketable Securities).
          (ii) Notwithstanding Section 4(b)(i), if an Extraordinary Transaction involves the issuance of any Capital Stock or other equity consideration in a transaction not involving a public offering and any holder of Capital Stock otherwise entitled to receive consideration in such transaction is not an “accredited investor” (as such term is defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act), then the Corporation may require each holder of Capital Stock that is not such an “accredited investor” (A) to receive solely cash in such transaction, (B) to otherwise be cashed out (by redemption or otherwise) by the Corporation or any other holder of Capital Stock prior to the consummation of such Extraordinary Transaction and/or (C) to appoint a purchaser representative (as contemplated by Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act) selected by the Corporation, with the intent being that such holder of Capital Stock that is not an “accredited investor” receive substantially the same value that such holder would have otherwise received had such holder been an “accredited investor.”
          (iii) The Corporation shall take, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to take, such actions as are necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Section 4(b). The Corporation shall promptly provide to the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock such information concerning the terms of such Extraordinary Transaction as is reasonably requested by such holders.
          (c) Valuation of Securities or Other Non-Cash Consideration. For purposes of valuing any securities or other non-cash consideration to be delivered to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock in connection with any transaction to which Section 4(b) is applicable or any Liquidation Event, the following shall apply:
          (i) If any such securities are traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange or inter dealer quotation system, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the closing prices of such securities on such exchange or system over the thirty (30) day period ending three (3) business days prior to the closing;
          (ii) If any such securities are traded over the counter, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the closing bid prices of such securities over the thirty (30) day period ending three (3) business days prior to the closing; and
          (iii) If there is no active public market for such securities or other noncash consideration, the value shall be the fair market value thereof, as mutually

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determined in good faith by the Corporation and the Majority Holders; provided, however, that if the Corporation and the Majority Holders are unable to reach agreement within 30 days, the value shall be determined by the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 13.
     5. Redemption.
          (a) Optional Redemption; Redemption Date. The Majority Holders may elect to have all (but not less than all) of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock redeemed by the Corporation at any time on or after the Earliest Series B Redemption Date. The “Earliest Series B Redemption Date” shall mean the earlier of (i) December 16, 2013 and (ii) the date that is 123 days after the first day that none of the Company’s 9.250% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013, issued pursuant to that Indenture dated August 12, 2005 (the “Notes”), are outstanding, but in no event earlier than February 10, 2012. In the event the Majority Holders elect to have all of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock redeemed in accordance with this Section 5(a), subject to the remaining provisions of this Section 5, the Corporation shall redeem all (but not less than all) of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, out of funds legally available therefor. Any election by the Majority Holders pursuant to this Section 5(a) shall be made by written notice to the Corporation and the other holders of Series B Preferred Stock at least ninety (90) days prior to the elected redemption date (the “Series B Redemption Date”) (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may be as early as ninety (90) days prior to the Earliest Series B Redemption Date). Upon such election, all holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed to have elected to have their shares of Series B Preferred Stock redeemed pursuant to this Section 5(a) and such election shall bind all holders of Series B Preferred Stock. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall have the right to convert their Series B Preferred Stock into Common Stock pursuant to Section 6 at any time prior to the actual redemption of the Series B Preferred Stock by the Corporation.
          (b) Redemption Price. The price for each share of Series B Preferred Stock redeemed pursuant to this Section 5 shall be the Series B Preference Amount (the “Series B Redemption Price”). Subject to the other provisions of this Section 5, the Series B Redemption Price shall be payable in cash in immediately available funds to the respective holders of the Series B Preferred Stock on the Series B Redemption Date.
          (c) Insufficient Funds. If the funds of the Corporation legally available to redeem shares of Series B Preferred Stock on the Series B Redemption Date are insufficient to redeem the total number of such shares required to be redeemed on such date, the Corporation shall (i) take any action necessary or appropriate, to the extent reasonably within its control, to remove promptly any impediments to its ability to redeem the total number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock required to be so redeemed, including, without limitation, (A) to the extent permissible under applicable law, reducing the stated capital of the Corporation or causing a revaluation of the assets of the Corporation under Section 154 of the Delaware General Corporation Law to create sufficient surplus to make such redemption and (B) incurring any indebtedness necessary to make such redemption, and (ii) in any event, use any funds that are legally available to redeem the maximum possible number of such shares from the holders of such shares to be redeemed in proportion to the respective number of such shares that otherwise would have been redeemed if all such shares had been redeemed in full. At any time thereafter when

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additional funds of the Corporation are legally available to redeem such shares of Series B Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall immediately use such funds to redeem the balance of the shares that the Corporation became obligated to redeem on the Series B Redemption Date (but which it has not yet redeemed) at such Series B Redemption Price.
          (d) Interest. If any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are not redeemed on or before February 10, 2012, interest shall accrue on the Series B Redemption Price applicable to such unredeemed shares at an aggregate per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%) (with such per annum rate increased by 0.50% at the end of each three (3) month period thereafter until the Series B Redemption Price, and any interest thereon, is paid in full, but with such aggregate per annum rate not to exceed fifteen percent (15%)), with such interest to accrue daily in arrears and to be compounded annually; provided, however, that in no event shall such interest exceed the maximum permitted rate of interest under applicable law (the “Maximum Permitted Rate”). Any interest that accrues pursuant to this provision shall be added to the Series B Preference Amount and shall be payable only upon the redemption of the Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to an election by the Majority Holders to cause the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be redeemed in accordance with Section C.5(a) hereof. In the event that fulfillment of any provision hereof results in such rate of interest being in excess of the Maximum Permitted Rate, the amount of interest required to be paid hereunder shall automatically be reduced to eliminate such excess; provided, however, that any subsequent increase in the Maximum Permitted Rate shall be retroactively effective to the applicable Series B Redemption Date to the extent permitted by law.
          (e) Right to Elect Directors. If any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are required to be redeemed by the Corporation but are not redeemed within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the Series B Redemption Date for any reason, the number of Directors constituting the Board of Directors shall automatically be increased by a number equal to the number of Directors then constituting the Board of Directors, plus one (1), and the holders of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled, voting as a separate class, to elect such additional Directors (the “Additional Directors”). The period beginning on the date the Corporation is required to redeem any shares of Series B Preferred Stock but fails to do so and ending on the date upon which all shares of Series B Preferred Stock required to be redeemed are so redeemed is referred to herein as the “Voting Period.”
          (i) As soon as practicable after the commencement of the Voting Period, the Corporation shall call a special meeting of the holders of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be held not more than ten (10) Business Days after the date of mailing of notice of such meeting. If the Corporation fails to send a notice, any such holder may call the meeting on like notice. The record date for determining the holders of Series B Preferred Stock entitled to notice of and to vote at such special meeting shall be the close of business on the fifth (5th) Business Day preceding the day on which such notice is mailed. At any such special meeting and at each other meeting of holders of Series B Preferred Stock held during a Voting Period at which Directors are to be elected (or with respect to any action by written consent in lieu of a meeting of stockholders), such holders, voting together as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect the number of Additional Directors prescribed in this Section 5(e), and each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one (1) vote (whether voted in person by the holder thereof or by proxy or pursuant to a stockholders consent).

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          (ii) The terms of office of all Persons who are incumbent Directors of the Corporation at the time of a special meeting of the holders of Series B Preferred Stock to elect the Additional Directors shall continue, notwithstanding the election at such meeting of the Additional Directors that such holders are entitled to elect, and the Additional Directors so elected by such holders, together with such incumbent Directors, shall constitute the duly elected Directors of the Corporation. Simultaneously with the termination of a Voting Period, the terms of office of the Additional Directors elected by the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall terminate, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to remove such Additional Directors, such incumbent Directors shall constitute the Directors of the Corporation and the rights of the holders of Series B Preferred Stock to elect Additional Directors pursuant to this Section 5(e) shall cease.
          (f) Dividend After Redemption Date. In the event that shares of Series B Preferred Stock required to be redeemed are not redeemed and continue to be outstanding, such shares shall continue to be entitled to dividends thereon as provided in Section 3 until the date on which the Corporation actually redeems such shares.
          (g) Surrender of Certificates. Each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall surrender the certificate or certificates representing such shares to the Corporation, duly assigned or endorsed for transfer to the Corporation (or accompanied by duly executed stock powers relating thereto), or, in the event the certificate or certificates are lost, stolen or missing, shall deliver an affidavit of loss, in form reasonably acceptable to the Corporation, at the principal executive office of the Corporation or such other place as the Corporation may from time to time designate by notice to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock, and each surrendered certificate shall be canceled and retired and the Corporation shall thereafter make payment of the applicable Series B Redemption Price by certified check or wire transfer; provided, however, that if the Corporation has insufficient funds legally available to redeem all shares of Series B Preferred Stock required to be redeemed, each such holder shall, in addition to receiving the payment of the portion of the aggregate Series B Redemption Price that the Corporation is not legally prohibited from paying to such holder by certified check or wire transfer, receive a new stock certificate for those shares of Series B Preferred Stock not so redeemed. In addition to the foregoing deliveries, as a condition to the Corporation’s obligation to redeem a holder’s shares of Series B Preferred Stock, such holder shall be required to deliver a written instrument pursuant to which such holder represents and warrants to the Corporation that such holder is the record and beneficial owner of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to be redeemed and that such holder’s title is free and clear of pledges, security interests and other adverse claims.
     6. Conversion. Shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the following:
          (a) Voluntary Conversion. The holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock may convert such shares into Common Stock at any time as follows:
          (i) Upon the written election of the holder thereof and without payment of any additional consideration, each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder shall be converted into such number of fully paid and

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nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing (A) $83.83935 (the “Original Issue Price”) by (B) the Conversion Price at the time in effect for such Series B Preferred Stock (such quotient, the “Conversion Rate”). The initial “Conversion Price” per share for shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be $83.83935. The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 7. Any election by a holder of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 6(a)(i) shall be made by written notice to the Corporation, and such notice may be given at any time and from time to time at any time prior to the actual redemption of such share of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 5 or through and including the day which is five (5) days prior to the closing of any transaction contemplated by Section 4(b). In connection with any conversion hereunder, all accrued but unpaid dividends on any share of Series B Preferred Stock so converted shall be paid by the Corporation in cash to the holder of such share of Series B Preferred Stock.
          (ii) Upon the written election of the Majority Holders, and without the payment of any additional consideration, all (but not less than all) of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be converted into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Rate. Any election by the Majority Holders pursuant to this Section 6(a)(ii) shall be made by written notice to the Corporation and the other holders of Series B Preferred Stock, and such notice may be given at any time prior to the actual redemption of such shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 5 or through and including the day which is five (5) days prior to the closing of any transaction contemplated by Section 4(b). Upon such election, all holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed to have elected to voluntarily convert all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Section 6(a)(ii) and such election shall bind all holders of Series B Preferred Stock.
          (b) Automatic Conversion.
          (i) Each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted, without the payment of any additional consideration, into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Rate as of, and in all cases subject to, the closing of an Extraordinary Transaction in which the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of each outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock would be entitled to receive, in connection with such Extraordinary Transaction, an amount per share in cash or Marketable Securities which, is not less than (A) 200% of the Original Issue Price (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and the like) less the aggregate amount of all distributions and dividends of cash made in respect of each share of Series B Preferred Stock (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and the like) prior to the date of such offering divided by (B) the Conversion Rate in effect as of the date such transaction is consummated.
          (ii) Each share of Series B Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted, without the payment of any additional consideration, into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock at a conversion rate equal to (A) for any record holder of more than 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (as adjusted for

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stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and the like) immediately before such conversion or any Affiliate of any such holder, the greater of the Conversion Rate or the Make-Whole Conversion Rate and (B) for any holder not described in clause (A) preceding, the Conversion Rate, as of, and in all cases subject to, the closing of the Corporation’s first underwritten public offering on a firm commitment basis by a nationally recognized investment banking organization or organizations pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), covering the offer and sale of Common Stock (an “IPO”) with respect to which the Corporation receives aggregate net proceeds attributable to sales for the account of the Corporation (after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions) of not less than $75 million (a “QPO”).
          (iii) Any transaction described in (i) or (ii) above, is defined as a “Qualified Liquidity Event”.
          (c) Procedure for Conversion.
     (i) Voluntary Conversion. Upon election to convert pursuant to Section 6(a)(i) or (ii), the relevant holder or holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall surrender the certificate or certificates representing the Series B Preferred Stock being converted to the Corporation, duly assigned or endorsed for transfer to the Corporation (or accompanied by duly executed stock powers relating thereto) or shall deliver an affidavit of loss to the Corporation, at its principal executive office or such other place as the Corporation may from time to time designate by notice to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock. Upon surrender of such certificate(s) or delivery of an affidavit of loss, all rights hereunder shall terminate, except the right of the record holder of such shares of Series B Preferred Stock to receive certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock into which such Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has been converted, and the Corporation shall issue and send by hand delivery, by courier or by first class mail (postage prepaid) to the record holder thereof, at the address designated by such holder, certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such holder shall be entitled upon conversion. The issuance of certificates for Common Stock upon conversion of Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed effective as of the date of surrender of such Series B Preferred Stock certificates or delivery of such affidavit of loss and will be made without charge to the holders of such shares for any issuance tax in respect thereof or other costs incurred by the Corporation in connection with such conversion and the related issuance of such stock.
     (ii) Automatic Conversion. Immediately prior to, but subject to, the closing of a Qualified Liquidity Event (in any such case, the “Automatic Conversion Date”), all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be converted into shares of Common Stock without any further action by the holders of such shares and whether or not the certificates representing such shares of Series B Preferred Stock are surrendered to the Corporation. On the Automatic Conversion Date, all rights with respect to the Series B Preferred Stock so

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converted shall terminate, except any of the rights of the holders thereof upon surrender of their certificate or certificates therefor or delivery of an affidavit of loss thereof to receive certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares of Series B Preferred Stock have been converted. If so required by the Corporation, certificates surrendered for conversion shall be endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Corporation, duly executed by the record holder or by his, her or its attorney duly authorized in writing. Upon surrender of such certificates or affidavit of loss, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to such holder, promptly (and in any event in such time as is sufficient to enable such holder to participate in such Qualified Liquidity Event) at such office and in its name as shown on such surrendered certificate or certificates, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock into which the shares of the Series B Preferred Stock surrendered are convertible on the Automatic Conversion Date.
          (d) Reservation of Stock Issuable Upon Conversion. The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock, such number of its shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock; and if at any time the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock shall not be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, the Corporation will take such corporate action as may be necessary to increase the number of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purpose, and to reserve the appropriate number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon such conversion.
          (e) No Closing of Transfer Books. The Corporation shall not close its books against the transfer of shares of Series B Preferred Stock in any manner that would interfere with the timely conversion of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock.
     7. Adjustments.
          (a) Adjustments to the Conversion Price. Except as provided in Section 7(b) and except in the case of any event described in Section 7(c), if and whenever after the Issue Date the Corporation shall issue or sell, or is, in accordance with this Section 7(a), deemed to have issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock for a consideration per share less than the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance or sale, then, upon such issuance or sale (or deemed issuance or sale), the Conversion Price shall be reduced to the price determined by dividing (i) the sum of (A) the Common Stock Deemed Outstanding (as defined below) immediately prior to such issuance or sale (or deemed issuance or sale) multiplied by the Conversion Price then in effect and (B) the consideration, if any, received by the Corporation upon such issuance or sale (or deemed issuance or sale) by (ii) the Common Stock Deemed Outstanding immediately after such issuance or sale (or deemed issuance or sale), but before applying any adjustment pursuant to this Section 7(a). For purposes of this Section 7(a), the following shall also be applicable:

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     (i) Issuance of Rights or Options. If the Corporation shall, at any time after the Issue Date, in any manner grant (whether directly or by assumption in a merger or otherwise) any warrants or other rights to subscribe for or to purchase, or any options for the purchase of, Common Stock or any stock or security convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock (such warrants, rights or options being called “Options” and such convertible or exchangeable stock or securities being called “Convertible Securities”), in each case for consideration per share (determined as provided in this paragraph and in Section 7(a)(v)) less than the Conversion Price then in effect, whether or not such Options or the right to convert or exchange any such Convertible Securities are immediately exercisable, then the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options, or upon conversion or exchange of the total maximum amount of such Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of such Options, shall be deemed to have been issued as of the date of granting of such Options, at a price per share equal to the amount determined by dividing (A) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Corporation as consideration for the granting of such Options, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration payable to the Corporation upon the exercise of all such Options, plus, in the case of such Options which relate to Convertible Securities, the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable upon the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities and upon the conversion or exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock deemed to have been so issued. Except as otherwise provided in Section 7(a)(iii), no adjustment of the Conversion Price shall be made upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock or of such Convertible Securities upon exercise of such Options or upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities.
     (ii) Issuance of Convertible Securities. If the Corporation shall, at any time after the Issue Date, in any manner issue or sell any Convertible Securities for consideration per share (determined as provided in this paragraph and in Section 7(a)(v)) less than the Conversion Price then in effect, whether or not the rights to exchange or convert any such Convertible Securities are immediately exercisable, then the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities shall be deemed to have been issued as of the date of the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities, at a price per share equal to the amount determined by dividing (A) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Corporation as consideration for the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Corporation upon the conversion or exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock deemed to have been so issued; provided, however, that (1) except as otherwise provided in Section 7(a)(iii), no adjustment of the Conversion Price shall be made upon the actual issuance of such Common Stock upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities and (2) if any such issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities is made upon exercise of any

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Options to purchase any such Convertible Securities, no further adjustment of the Conversion Price shall be made by reason of such issuance or sale.
     (iii) Change in Option Price or Conversion Rate. If there shall occur a change in (A) the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable in connection with any Option referred to in Section 7(a)(i) or any Convertible Securities referred to in Section 7(a)(i) or (ii), (B) the purchase price provided for in any Option referred to in Section 7(a)(i), (C) the additional consideration, if any, payable upon the conversion or exchange of any Convertible Securities referred to in Section 7(a)(i) or (ii) or (D) the rate at which Convertible Securities referred to in Section 7(a)(i) or (ii) are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock (in each case, other than in connection with an event described in Section 7(b)), then the Conversion Price in effect at the time of such event shall be adjusted to the Conversion Price that would have been in effect at such time had such Options or Convertible Securities that are still outstanding provided for such changed maximum number of shares, purchase price, additional consideration or conversion rate, as the case may be, at the time initially granted, issued or sold; and on the termination of any such Option or any such right to convert or exchange such Convertible Securities, the Conversion Price then in effect hereunder shall be increased to the Conversion Price that would have been in effect at the time of such termination had such Option or Convertible Securities, to the extent outstanding immediately prior to such termination (i.e., to the extent that fewer than the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued in connection with such Option or Convertible Securities were actually issued), never been issued or been issued at such higher price, as the case may be.
     (iv) Stock Dividends. If the Corporation, at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date, shall declare or make, or fix a record date for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive, a dividend or make any other distribution upon any stock of the Corporation payable in Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities, any Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities, as the case may be, issuable in payment of such dividend or distribution shall be deemed to have been issued or sold without consideration, and the Conversion Price will be adjusted pursuant to this Section 7(a); provided, however, that no adjustment shall be made to the Conversion Price as a result of such dividend or distribution if the holders of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to, and do, receive such dividend or distribution in accordance with Section 3; and, provided, further, that if any adjustment is made to the Conversion Price as a result of the declaration of a dividend and such dividend is not effected, the Conversion Price shall be appropriately readjusted to the Conversion Price in effect had such dividend not been declared.
     (v) Consideration for Stock. If the Corporation, at any time or from time to time after the Issue Date, shall issue or sell, or is deemed to have issued or sold, any shares of Common Stock for cash, the consideration received therefor shall be deemed to be the amount received or to be received by the Corporation

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therefor (determined with respect to deemed issuances and sales in connection with Options and Convertible Securities in accordance with clause (A) of Section 7(a)(i) or Section 7(a)(ii), as appropriate) as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In case any shares of Common Stock shall be issued or sold, or deemed issued or sold, for a consideration other than cash, the amount of the consideration other than cash received by the Corporation shall be deemed to be the fair value of such consideration received or to be received by the Corporation (determined with respect to deemed issuances and sales in connection with Options and Convertible Securities in accordance with clause (A) of Section 7(a)(i) or Section 7(a)(ii), as appropriate) as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In case any Options shall be issued in connection with the issuance and sale of other securities of the Corporation, together comprising one integral transaction in which no specific consideration is allocated to such Options by the parties thereto, such Options shall be deemed to have been issued for such consideration as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In any event, however, the Majority Holders shall have a right to dispute the valuation ascribed to any consideration other than cash received by the Corporation and have such dispute resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.
     (vi) Record Date. In case the Corporation shall take a record of the holders of its Common Stock for the purpose of entitling them (A) to receive a dividend or other distribution payable in Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities or (B) to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities, then such record date shall be deemed to be the date of the issuance or sale of the shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued or sold upon the declaration of such dividend or the making of such other distribution or the date of the granting of such right of subscription or purchase, as the case may be.
     (vii) Treasury Shares. The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at any given time shall not include shares owned or held by or for the account of the Corporation; provided, however, that the disposition of any such shares shall be considered an issuance or sale of Common Stock for the purpose of this Section 7.
     (viii) Common Stock Deemed Outstanding. For purposes of this Section 7, the term “Common Stock Deemed Outstanding” shall mean, at any time, the sum of (A) the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time including for this purpose all shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of any Options or Convertible Securities outstanding at such time, plus (B) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Series B Preferred Stock.
      (b) Certain Issues of Common Stock Excepted. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section C of Article IV, the Corporation shall not be required to make any adjustment of the Conversion Price by reason of the issuance of any Excluded Shares.

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          (c) Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock. In case the Corporation shall at any time after the Issue Date subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares (by any stock split, stock dividend or otherwise), the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision shall be proportionately reduced, and, conversely, in case the Corporation shall at any time after the Issue Date combine its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares (by any reverse stock split or otherwise), the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such combination shall be proportionately increased. In the case of any such subdivision, no further adjustment shall be made to the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 7(a)(iv) by reason thereof.
          (d) Reorganization or Reclassification. If any capital reorganization or reclassification of the Capital Stock of the Corporation shall be effected in such a way that holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive stock, securities or assets with respect to or in exchange for Common Stock, then, as a condition of such reorganization or reclassification, lawful and adequate provisions shall be made whereby each holder of a share or shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall thereupon have the right to receive, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore receivable upon the conversion of such share or shares of Series B Preferred Stock, as the case may be, such shares of stock, securities or assets as may be issued or payable with respect to or in exchange for a number of outstanding shares of such Common Stock equal to the number of shares of such Common Stock immediately theretofore receivable upon such conversion had such reorganization or reclassification not taken place, and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of such holder to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustments of the Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be, in relation to any shares of stock, securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the exercise of such conversion rights.
     8. Covenants. Except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 8, for so long as 357,827 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations, reclassifications and the like) remain outstanding, the Corporation shall not (and shall not permit any Subsidiary, as applicable, to) in any case, by merger, consolidation, operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent or affirmative vote of the Majority Holders:
          (a) declare or pay any dividends or make any distributions of cash, property or securities of the Corporation in respect of its Capital Stock, or apply any of its assets to the redemption, retirement, purchase or other acquisition of its Capital Stock, directly or indirectly, through any Subsidiaries or otherwise except for (i) the redemption of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to and as provided Section 5 hereof or (ii) any repurchase of Capital Stock of the Corporation from any director, employee or consultant of the Corporation in connection with the termination of such Person’s services to the Corporation on such terms as are approved by the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee thereof;
          (b) reclassify any Capital Stock in a manner that adversely affects the designations, preferences, powers and/or the relative, participating, optional or other special rights, or the restrictions provided for the benefit of, the Series B Preferred Stock;

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          (c) authorize, create or issue, any convertible debt or other debt, in each case, with any equity participation, any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any equity securities, or any other equity security, in any case, which equity participation or equity security would rank (i) senior to or on parity with the Series B Preferred Stock as to liquidation, sale or merger preferences or distributions or redemption rights, or (ii) any securities in any case ranking junior to the Series B Preferred Stock as to liquidation, sale and merger preferences and distributions and redemption rights but having a liquidation, sale and/or merger preference or distribution in excess of the original issue price paid therefore (other than because of pay-in-kind or cumulative dividends not to exceed 14% of the principal amount thereof and compounding no more frequently than annually), or permit any Subsidiary of the Corporation to issue any Capital Stock, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Capital Stock or other securities of such Subsidiary, to any Person other than the Corporation or a Person wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by the Corporation;
          (d) amend, alter or repeal (whether by merger, consolidation, operation of law, or otherwise) any provision of, or add any provision to, this Certificate of Incorporation (in each case, including, without limitation, changing the total number of shares of Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue) or the bylaws of the Corporation in effect as of the Issue Date, in each case, that would adversely affect the designations, preferences, powers and/or the relative, participating, optional or other special rights, or the restrictions provided for the benefit of, the Series B Preferred Stock;
          (e) effect any Liquidation Event or Extraordinary Transaction or permit any Material Subsidiary to liquidate, dissolve or wind-up , whether voluntarily or involuntarily, unless such Liquidation Event, Extraordinary Transaction or such liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of (or by) a Material Subsidiary constitutes a Qualified Liquidity Event;
          (f) acquire any Person or any business or assets of any Person or permit any Subsidiary to acquire any Person or any business or assets of any Person (in any such case, whether through the acquisition of securities, assets, or otherwise) where the consideration payable by the Corporation and/or its Subsidiaries in connection with such acquisition (including any contingent or potential consideration), when taken together with all other consideration payable or paid by the Corporation and/or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with all other acquisitions (including contingent or potential consideration) by the Corporation and/or its Subsidiaries in the twelve (12)-month period preceding the closing date of such acquisition, exceeds $50,000,000; provided, however, that (i) that for purposes of counting non-cash consideration towards such $50,000,000 threshold, all such non-cash consideration shall be valued at its fair market value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors subject, however, to the Majority Holders right to dispute such determination and have such dispute resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 13; and (ii) that neither the Corporation’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ acquisition of assets from (A) Bank Machine (Holdings) Limited on May 17, 2005; or (B) 7-Eleven, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Vcom Financial Services, Inc., on or about July 20, 2007, nor any other transaction approved from time to time by the Majority Holders shall count towards such $50,000,000 threshold;
          (g) change the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors except for changes required by the Investors Agreement or this Section C of Article IV;

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          (h) enter, or permit any of the Corporation’s Subsidiaries to enter, into any transaction with any officer, director or holders of greater than five percent (5%) of the Capital Stock of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or any Affiliate of any such Person other than (I) any transaction involving payment of compensation (including salary, bonus and equity incentive compensation) and customary employee benefits in respect of employment services provided to the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries which is approved by the Board of Directors or the compensation committee thereof, (II) any issuance of securities by the Corporation to such Person which is consummated in compliance with preemptive rights, or other rights of first offer, in respect of issuances of the Corporation’s securities, (III) transactions specifically contemplated by written agreements in effect on the Issue Date copies of which were provided to the Majority Holders prior to the Issue Date or (IV) intercompany transactions entered into between the Corporation and any Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this clause (h), the consent of the Majority Holders shall not be required in connection with any agreement entered into by the Corporation or the Subsidiaries providing the Corporation or the Subsidiaries with indebtedness for borrowed money from a financial institution (or affiliate thereof) which is a limited partner of any entity controlled or managed by The CapStreet Group, LLC or by TA Associates, Inc.; or
          (i) enter into any agreement to do any of the foregoing that is not expressly made conditional on obtaining the affirmative vote or written consent of the Majority Holders.
     Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after any election of the Majority Holders to cause the Corporation to redeem outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 5(a), the Majority Holders shall not be entitled to the voting and consent rights provided by this Section 8 (other than Section 8(h)) with respect to any transaction that provides for the cash redemption in full of all of the Series B Preferred Stock for the aggregate Series B Redemption Price, in accordance with Section 5, simultaneously with the closing of such transaction.
     9. Additional Covenant. For so long as any shares of Series B Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Corporation shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary to, in any case, by merger, consolidation, operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent or affirmative vote of the Majority Holders, take any action which would require, or could reasonably be expected to require, the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries to be deemed as a “bank” or other form of regulated depository institution under any federal or state law, including, without limitation, the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”), or take any action which would result, or could reasonably be expected to result, in the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries becoming a “bank holding company” as defined in the BHC Act or otherwise subject to the provisions thereof, the regulations thereunder, or any comparable state law or regulation.
     10. Notice; Adjustments; Waivers.
          (a) Liquidation Events, Etc. In the event (i) the Corporation establishes a record date to determine the holders of any class of securities who are entitled to receive any dividend or other distribution or who are entitled to vote at a meeting (or by written consent) in

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connection with any of the transactions identified in clause (ii) hereof or (ii) any Liquidation Event, Extraordinary Transaction, QPO or any other public offering becomes reasonably likely to occur, the Corporation shall mail or cause to be mailed by first class mail (postage prepaid) to each holder of Series B Preferred Stock at least thirty (30) days prior to such record date specified therein or the expected effective date of any such transaction, whichever is earlier, a notice specifying (A) the date of such record date for the purpose of such dividend or distribution or meeting or consent and a description of such dividend or distribution or the action to be taken at such meeting or by such consent, (B) the date on which any such Liquidation Event, event deemed a Liquidation Event, Extraordinary Transaction, QPO or other public offering is expected to become effective, and (C) the date on which the books of the Corporation shall close or a record shall be taken with respect to any such event. Such notice shall be accompanied by a certificate prepared by the chief financial officer of the Corporation describing in detail (1) the facts of such transaction, (2) the amount(s) per share of Series B Preferred Stock or Common Stock each holder of Series B Preferred Stock would receive pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, and (3) the facts upon which such amounts were determined.
          (b) Adjustments; Calculations. Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to Section 7, the Corporation at its expense shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and prepare and furnish to each holder of Series B Preferred Stock a certificate setting forth in detail (i) such adjustment or readjustment, (ii) the Conversion Price before and after such adjustment or readjustment, and (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other property which at the time would be received upon the conversion of such holder’s shares of Series B Preferred Stock. All such calculations shall be made to the nearest cent or to the nearest one hundredth (1/100) of a share as the case may be. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section C of Article IV, no adjustment in the Conversion Price shall be made if the amount of such adjustment would be less than $0.01, but any such amount shall be carried forward and an adjustment with respect thereto shall be made at the time of and together with any subsequent adjustment which, together with such amount and any other amount or amounts so carried forward, shall aggregate $0.01 or more.
          (c) Waiver of Notice. The Majority Holders may, at any time upon written notice to the Corporation, waive any notice or certificate delivery provisions specified herein for the benefit of such holders, and any such waiver shall be binding upon all holders of such securities.
          (d) Other Waivers. The Majority Holders may, at any time upon written notice to the Corporation, waive compliance by the Corporation with any term or provision herein; provided, however, that any such waiver does not affect any holder of outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock in a manner materially different than any other holder, and any such waiver shall be binding upon all holders of Series B Preferred Stock and their respective transferees.
     11. No Reissuance of Series B Preferred Stock. No share or shares of Series B Preferred Stock acquired by the Corporation by reason of redemption, purchase, conversion or otherwise shall be reissued, and all such shares shall be canceled, retired and eliminated from the shares which the Corporation shall be authorized to issue.

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     12. Contractual Rights of Holders. The various provisions set forth herein for the benefit of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed contract rights enforceable by them, including, without limitation, one or more actions for specific performance.
     13. Dispute Resolution. If the Majority Holders and the Corporation are unable to agree to the value of any securities or other consideration payable to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock in connection with a Liquidation Event or an Extraordinary Transaction or received by the Corporation as specified in Section 7(a)(v), or for purposes of determining the $50 million threshold in Section 8(f), the Corporation and the Majority Holders shall mutually select an independent national or regional investment banking firm or national accounting firm (an “Appraisal Firm”). The Corporation and the Majority Holders shall instruct such firm to furnish to each of the Corporation and the Majority Holders, within thirty (30) days after the Appraisal Firms have been selected (the “Resolution Period”), a written instrument signed by the Appraisal Firm indicating its calculation of the value of the securities or consideration in question and reasonable detail of the reasons supporting such calculation. Upon delivery by the Appraisal Firm of such instrument, the valuation set forth in such instrument shall be binding on the Corporation, the Majority Holders and the other holders of Series B Preferred Stock. The fees and expenses of the Appraisal Firm shall be borne equally by the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and the Corporation.
     14. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings given to them:
     “Affiliate” of a Person means (i) with respect to a Person, any member of such Person’s family (including any child, step child, parent, step parent, spouse, sibling, mother in law, father in law, son in law, daughter in law, brother in law or sister in law); (ii) with respect to an entity, any officer, director, stockholder, partner or investor in such entity or of or in any affiliate of such entity; and (iii) with respect to a Person or entity, any Person or entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person or entity.
     “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday on which national banking associations in the State of New York are authorized by law to close.
     “Capital Stock” means any and all shares, interests, participations, or other equivalents (however designated) of capital stock of a corporation, any and all equivalent ownership interests in a Person (other than a corporation), and any and all warrants, options, or other rights to purchase or acquire any of the foregoing, including by exchange or conversion.
     “Common Stock” means the Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
     “Excluded Shares” means (a) shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares of Series B Preferred Stock, (b) shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or conversion of Capital Stock outstanding as of the Issue Date, (c) shares of Common Stock or options therefor issued to officers or employees of the Corporation in connection with their employment by the Corporation, in each case authorized by the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee; provided, however, that shares issuable upon the exercise of employee stock options or common stock subject to stock awards to employees granted at any time between the Issue Date and the second anniversary thereof that have not been approved by

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at least one Series B Director, shall not be Excluded Shares, and (d) shares of Common Stock or options or warrants therefor issued in connection with any bona fide loan transaction or debt financing approved by the Board of Directors of Directors.
     “Investors Agreement” means the First Amended and Restated Investors Agreement among the Corporation and the stockholders parties thereto, dated as of the Issue Date, as further amended or restated from time to time.
     “Issue Date” means the date on which the first share of Series B Preferred Stock is issued by the Corporation, which date shall be February 10, 2005.
     “Junior Securities” means all Capital Stock of the Corporation, the terms of which do not expressly provide that such class or series ranks senior to or on a parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, whether with respect to dividends, other distributions, or redemptions or upon liquidation, dissolution, winding up, a Liquidation Event or an Extraordinary Transaction, including the Common Stock, and any rights or options exercisable or convertible therefor.
     “Majority Holders” means, as of any date of determination, the holders of a majority of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock then outstanding (excluding any shares held by the Corporation or any Subsidiary thereof).
     “Make-Whole Conversion Rate” means (a) with respect to a QPO that is consummated on or before December 31, 2008, the quotient obtained by dividing (i) $146.71886 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and the like affecting the Series B Preferred) less the aggregate amount of all distributions and dividends of cash made in respect of each share of Series B Preferred Stock at or prior to the date such QPO is consummated by (ii) the public offering price per share of Common Stock in such QPO (calculated before deducting underwriters’ discounts and commissions), and (b) with respect to a QPO that is consummated after December 31, 2008, the quotient obtained by dividing (i) $167.6787 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, recapitalizations and the like affecting the Series B Preferred) less the aggregate amount of all distributions and dividends of cash made in respect of each share of Series B Preferred Stock at or prior to the date such QPO is consummated by (ii) the public offering price per share of Common Stock in such QPO (calculated before deducting underwriters’ discounts and commissions).
     “Marketable Securities” means any securities of a company which are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are freely tradable on (a) a nationally recognized securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system, or (b) an over-the-counter basis; provided, however, that (i) that such company has a market capitalization of at least $1,000,000,000, or (ii) that the aggregate value of such freely tradable securities to be received by the holders of Series B Preferred Stock would represent no more than ten percent (10%) of such company’s market capitalization as of the time such securities are to be received by such holders.
     “Material Subsidiary” means any direct or indirect Subsidiary that contributes at least 50% of the gross revenue or net income of the Corporation on a consolidated basis for any

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trailing twelve month period or whose assets exceed 50% of the total assets of the Corporation on a consolidated basis at such time.
     “Parity Securities” means all Capital Stock of the Corporation the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series ranks on a parity with the Series B Preferred Stock, whether with respect to dividends, other distributions, or redemptions or upon liquidation, dissolution, winding up, a Liquidation Event or an Extraordinary Transaction, and any rights or options exercisable or convertible therefor.
     “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, general partnership, joint stock company, joint venture, trust, organization, association, other entity or individual.
     “Senior Securities” means all Capital Stock of the Corporation the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series ranks senior to the Series B Preferred Stock, whether with respect to dividends, other distributions, or redemptions or upon liquidation, dissolution, winding up, a Liquidation Event or an Extraordinary Transaction, and any rights or options exercisable or convertible therefor.
     “Subsidiary” of a Person means any corporation more than fifty (50%) percent of whose outstanding voting securities, or any partnership, limited liability company joint venture or other entity more than fifty percent (50%) of whose total equity interest, is directly or indirectly owned by such Person.
     “Unpaid Issue Price” means, with respect to each share of Series B Preferred Stock, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (a) the Original Issue Price, minus (b) the amount of cash previously distributed (by dividend or otherwise) in respect of such share. The Unpaid Issue Price shall be proportionately adjusted from time to time in connection with stock splits, recapitalizations, combinations and reclassification of the Series B Preferred Stock or dividends of Series B Preferred Stock in respect of the Series B Preferred Stock.
Article V.
     Subject to the provisions of Article IV, in furtherance of, and not in limitation of, the powers conferred by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation.
Article VI.
     No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty by such director as a director, except for liability (a) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or (d) for any transaction

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from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. Any amendment or repeal of this Article VI shall be prospective only, and neither the amendment nor repeal of this Article VI shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this Article VI in respect of any matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but for this Article VI would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment or repeal. If the DGCL hereafter is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation, in addition to the limitation on personal liability provided herein, shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as so amended from time to time.
Article VII.
     Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws shall so provide.
Article VIII.
     Meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the Bylaws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept (subject to any provision of applicable law) outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or in the Bylaws.
Article IX.
     To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Corporation is also authorized to provide indemnification of (and advancement of expenses to) its agents (and any other persons to which Delaware law permits this Corporation to provide indemnification) through Bylaw provisions, agreements with such agents or other persons, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification and advancement otherwise permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, subject only to limits created by applicable Delaware law (statutory or non-statutory), with respect to actions for breach of duty to this Corporation, its stockholders, and others. Any repeal or modification of any of the foregoing provisions of this Article IX shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director, officer, agent, or other person existing at the time of, or increase the liability of any director of this Corporation with respect to any acts or omissions of such director, officer, or agent occurring prior to, such repeal or modification.
Article X.
     Subject to the provisions of Article IV, the Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change, or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by applicable laws, and all rights conferred upon stockholders in this Certificate of Incorporation are granted subject to this reservation.

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EX-4.1 3 h49088exv4w1.htm INDENTURE DATED AS OF JULY 20, 2007 exv4w1
 

Exhibit 4.1
 
EXECUTION COPY
CARDTRONICS, INC.
9 1/4% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2013 – SERIES B
 
Indenture
Dated as of July 20, 2007
 
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Trustee
 
 

 


 

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Act Section       Indenture Section
310(a)(1)
      7.10
(a)(2)
      7.10
(a)(3)
      N.A.
(a)(4)
      N.A.
(a)(5)
      7.10
(b)
      7.10
(c)
      N.A.
311(a)
      7.11
(b)
      7.11
(c)
      N.A.
312(a)
      2.06
(b)
      14.03
(c)
      14.03
313(a)
      7.06
(b)(1)
      N.A.
(b)(2)
      7.06, 7.07
(c)
      7.06, 14.02
(d)
      7.06
314(a)
      14.05
(b)
      N.A.
(c)(1)
      N.A.
(c)(2)
      N.A.
(c)(3)
      N.A.
(d)
      N.A.
(e)
      14.05
(f)
      N.A.
315(a)
      N.A.
(b)
      N.A.
(c)
      N.A.
(d)
      N.A.
(e)
      N.A.
316(a) (last sentence)
      N.A.
(a)(1)(A)
      N.A.
(a)(1)(B)
      6.04
(a)(2)
      N.A.
(b)
      N.A.
 
*   N.A. means not applicable.
 
    This Cross-Reference Table is not part of this Indenture

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Trust Indenture        
Act Section       Indenture Section
(c)
      14.14
317(a)(1)
      N.A.
(a)(2)
      N.A.
(b)
      N.A.
318(a)
      N.A.
(b)
      N.A.
(c)
      14.01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
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ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE
       
 
       
Section 1.01. Definitions
    1  
Section 1.02. Other Definitions
    27  
Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act
    28  
Section 1.04. Rules of Construction
    28  
 
       
ARTICLE TWO
THE NOTES
       
 
       
Section 2.01. Form and Dating
    29  
Section 2.02. Execution and Authentication
    30  
Section 2.03. Methods of Receiving Payments on the Notes
    30  
Section 2.04. Registrar and Paying Agent
    31  
Section 2.05. Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust
    31  
Section 2.06. Holder Lists
    31  
Section 2.07. Transfer and Exchange
    32  
Section 2.08. Replacement Notes
    44  
Section 2.09. Outstanding Notes
    44  
Section 2.10. Treasury Notes
    45  
Section 2.11. Temporary Notes
    45  
Section 2.12. Cancellation
    45  
Section 2.13. Defaulted Interest
    46  
Section 2.14. CUSIP Numbers
    46  
 
       
ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION AND OFFERS TO
PURCHASE
       
 
       
Section 3.01. Notices to Trustee
    46  
Section 3.02. Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed
    46  
Section 3.03. Notice of Redemption
    47  
Section 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption
    48  
Section 3.05. Deposit of Redemption Price
    48  
Section 3.06. Notes Redeemed in Part
    48  
Section 3.07. Optional Redemption
    48  
Section 3.08. Repurchase Offers
    49  
Section 3.09. No Sinking Fund
    50  
 
       
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ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
       
 
       
Section 4.01. Payment of Notes
    51  
Section 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency
    51  
Section 4.03. Reports
    51  
Section 4.04. Compliance Certificate
    52  
Section 4.05. Taxes
    53  
Section 4.06. Stay, Extension and Usury Laws
    53  
Section 4.07. Restricted Payments
    53  
Section 4.08. Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries
    57  
Section 4.09. Incurrence of Indebtedness
    59  
Section 4.10. Asset Sales
    61  
Section 4.11. Transactions with Affiliates
    63  
Section 4.12. Liens
    64  
Section 4.13. Business Activities
    65  
Section 4.14. Offer to Repurchase upon a Change of Control
    65  
Section 4.15. Limitation on Senior Subordinated Debt
    66  
Section 4.16. Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries
    66  
Section 4.17. Payments for Consent
    68  
Section 4.18. Guarantees
    68  
Section 4.19. Limitation on Issuances and Sales of Preferred Stock in Restricted Subsidiaries
    69  
 
       
ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSORS
       
Section 5.01. Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets
    70  
Section 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted
    71  
 
       
ARTICLE SIX
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
       
 
       
Section 6.01. Events of Default
    71  
Section 6.02. Acceleration
    73  
Section 6.03. Other Remedies
    74  
Section 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults
    74  
Section 6.05. Control by Majority
    74  
Section 6.06. Limitation on Suits
    74  
Section 6.07. Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment
    75  
Section 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee
    75  
Section 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim
    75  
Section 6.10. Priorities
    76  
Section 6.11. Undertaking for Costs
    76  
 
       
ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
       
 
       
Section 7.01. Duties of Trustee
    77  
 
       
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Section 7.02. Certain Rights of Trustee
    78  
Section 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee
    78  
Section 7.04. Trustee’s Disclaimer
    79  
Section 7.05. Notice of Defaults
    79  
Section 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes
    79  
Section 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity
    79  
Section 7.08. Replacement of Trustee
    80  
Section 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc.
    81  
Section 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification
    81  
Section 7.11. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company
    82  
 
       
ARTICLE EIGHT
DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE
       
 
       
Section 8.01. Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance
    82  
Section 8.02. Legal Defeasance and Discharge
    82  
Section 8.03. Covenant Defeasance
    83  
Section 8.04. Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance
    83  
Section 8.05. Deposited Money and Government Securities to Be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions
    85  
Section 8.06. Repayment to the Company
    85  
Section 8.07. Reinstatement
    85  
 
       
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER
       
 
       
Section 9.01. Without Consent of Holders of Notes
    86  
Section 9.02. With Consent of Holders of Notes
    87  
Section 9.03. Compliance with Trust Indenture Act
    89  
Section 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents
    89  
Section 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Notes
    89  
Section 9.06. Trustee to Sign Amendments, Etc.
    89  
 
       
ARTICLE TEN
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE
       
 
       
Section 10.01. Satisfaction and Discharge
    89  
Section 10.02. Deposited Money and Government Securities to Be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions
    91  
Section 10.03. Repayment to the Company
    91  
Section 10.04. Survival
    91  
 
       
ARTICLE ELEVEN
SUBORDINATION OF NOTES
       
 
       
Section 11.01. Agreement to Subordinate
    92  
Section 11.02. Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy
    92  
Section 11.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt
    92  
 
       
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Section 11.04. Acceleration of Securities
    93  
Section 11.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over
    93  
Section 11.06. Notice by the Company
    94  
Section 11.07. Subrogation
    94  
Section 11.08. Relative Rights
    94  
Section 11.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by the Company
    95  
Section 11.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative
    95  
Section 11.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent
    95  
Section 11.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination
    95  
 
       
ARTICLE TWELVE
NOTE GUARANTEES
       
 
       
Section 12.01. Guarantee
    96  
Section 12.02. Limitation on Guarantor Liability
    97  
Section 12.03. Note Guarantees under Indenture
    97  
Section 12.04. Guarantors May Consolidate, Etc., on Certain Terms
    97  
Section 12.05. Release of Guarantor
    98  
 
       
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
SUBORDINATION OF NOTE GUARANTEES
       
 
       
Section 13.01. Agreement To Subordinate
    99  
Section 13.02. Liquidation, Dissolution, Bankruptcy
    99  
Section 13.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt of Guarantor
    99  
Section 13.04. Demand for Payment
    101  
Section 13.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over
    101  
Section 13.06. Notice by the Guarantors
    101  
Section 13.07. Subrogation
    101  
Section 13.08. Relative Rights
    102  
Section 13.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by Guarantor
    102  
Section 13.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative
    102  
Section 13.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent
    103  
Section 13.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination
    103  
Section 13.13. Reliance by Holders of Senior Debt of Guarantors on Subordination Provisions
    103  
 
       
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
MISCELLANEOUS
       
 
       
Section 14.01. Trust Indenture Act Controls
    103  
Section 14.02. Notices
    103  
Section 14.03. Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes
    105  
Section 14.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent
    105  
Section 14.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion
    105  
Section 14.06. Rules by Trustee and Agents
    106  
Section 14.07. No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders
    106  
Section 14.08. Governing Law
    106  
 
       
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Section 14.09. Consent to Jurisdiction
    106  
Section 14.10. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements
    106  
Section 14.11. Successors
    107  
Section 14.12. Severability
    107  
Section 14.13. Counterpart Originals
    107  
Section 14.14. Acts of Holders
    107  
Section 14.15. Benefit of Indenture
    108  
Section 14.16. Table of Contents, Headings, Etc.
    108  
 
       
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit A         FORM OF NOTE
Exhibit B         FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER
Exhibit C         FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE
Exhibit D         FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE
Exhibit E         FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE TO BE DELIVERED BY SUBSEQUENT GUARANTORS
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          INDENTURE dated as of July 20, 2007, among Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, the initial Guarantors (as defined below) listed on the signature pages hereto and Wells Fargo National Bank, National Association, a nationally chartered banking association, as trustee.
          The Company (as defined below) has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time to time of its 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 — Series B to be issued in one or more series as provided in this Indenture. Each of the initial Guarantors has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for a guarantee of the Notes and certain of the Company’s obligations under this Indenture. All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company and the initial Guarantors, in accordance with its terms, have been done.
          The Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee (as defined below) agree as follows for the benefit of each other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined below) of the Company’s 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 — Series B.
ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE
Section 1.01. Definitions.
          “144A Global Note” means a global note substantially in the form of Exhibit A bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of, and registered in the name of, the Depositary or its nominee, that shall be issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes sold in reliance on Rule 144A.
          “Additional Interest” means all additional interest owing on the Notes pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement.
          “Additional Notes” means an unlimited maximum aggregate principal amount of Notes (other than the Notes issued on the date hereof) issued under this Indenture in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 4.09.
          Applicable Premiummeans, with respect to a Note at any date of redemption, the greater of (1) 1.0% of the principal amount of such Note and (2) the excess of (A) the present value at such date of redemption of (i) the redemption price of such Note at August 15, 2009 (such redemption price as described in Section 3.07) plus (ii) all remaining required interest payments due on such Note through August 15, 2009 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 50 basis points, over (B) the principal amount of such Note.
          “Affiliate” of any specified Person means (1) any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person or (2) any executive officer or director of such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, “control,” as used with respect to any Person, will mean the possession, directly

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or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise; provided that beneficial ownership of 10% or more of the Voting Stock of a Person will be deemed to be control. For purposes of this definition, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” will have correlative meanings.
          “Agent” means any Registrar or Paying Agent.
          “Applicable Procedures” means, with respect to any transfer or exchange of or for beneficial interests in any Global Note, the rules and procedures of the Depositary, Euroclear and Clearstream that apply to such transfer or exchange.
          “Asset Sale” means:
          (1) the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets, other than a transaction governed by the provisions of Section 4.14 and/or the provisions of Section 5.01; and
          (2) the issuance of Equity Interests by any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries or the sale by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof of Equity Interests in any of its Subsidiaries (other than directors’ qualifying shares and shares issued to foreign nationals to the extent required by applicable law).
          Notwithstanding the preceding, the following items will be deemed not to be Asset Sales:
          (1) any single transaction or series of related transactions that involves assets or Equity Interests having a Fair Market Value of less than $1.0 million;
          (2) a transfer of assets or Equity Interests between or among the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries;
          (3) an issuance or sale of Equity Interests by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or to another Restricted Subsidiary;
          (4) the sale or lease of equipment, inventory, accounts receivable or other assets in the ordinary course of business;
          (5) the sale or other disposition of Cash Equivalents;
          (6) dispositions of accounts receivable in connection with the compromise, settlement or collection thereof in the ordinary course of business or in bankruptcy or similar proceedings;
          (7) a Restricted Payment that is permitted by Section 4.07 and any Permitted Investments;
          (8) any sale or disposition of any property or equipment that has become damaged, worn out, or obsolete; and

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          (9) the creation of a Lien not prohibited by the Indenture.
          “Bankruptcy Law” means title 11 of the United States Code or any similar federal or state law for the relief of debtors.
          “Beneficial Owner” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such “person” will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such “person” has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition. The terms “Beneficial Owners”, “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” will have a corresponding meaning.
          “Board of Directors” means:
          (1) with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation or, except in the context of the definitions of “Change of Control” and “Continuing Directors,” a duly authorized committee thereof ;
          (2) with respect to a partnership, the Board of Directors of the general partner of the partnership; and
          (3) with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.
          “Board Resolution” means a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification.
          “Broker-Dealer” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
          “Business Day” means any day other than a Legal Holiday.
          “Capital Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination thereof is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a capital lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP.
          “Capital Stock” means:
          (1) in the case of a corporation, any corporate stock;
          (2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;
          (3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited); and

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          (4) 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 Equivalents” means:
          (1) United States dollars, or in the case of a Subsidiary other than a Domestic Subsidiary, such local currencies held by it in the ordinary course of business;
          (2) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government, or any member state of the European Union in which the Company or any Subsidiary operates or anticipates operating within the 12 months, or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided that the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged in support thereof) maturing, unless such securities are deposited to defease any Indebtedness, not more than one year from the date of acquisition;
          (3) certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of six months or less from the date of acquisition, bankers’ acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500.0 million and a rating at the time of acquisition thereof of P-1 or better from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or A-1 or better from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services;
          (4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above;
          (5) commercial paper having the highest rating obtainable from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and in each case maturing within one year after the date of acquisition;
          (6) securities issued and fully guaranteed by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States of America, or any member state of the European Union in which the Company or any Subsidiary operates or anticipates operating within the next 12 months, or by any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, rated at least “A” by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and having maturities of not more than six months from the date of acquisition;
          (7) in the case of any Restricted Subsidiary located in a country that is outside the United States and the European Union (in which the Company or its Restricted Subsidiary is operating or anticipates operating within the next 12 months), any substantially similar investment to the kinds described in clauses (1) through (6) of this definition obtained in the ordinary course of business and rated the lower of (i) at least P-1 by Moody’s or A-1 by S&P or the equivalent thereof and (ii) the highest ranking obtainable in the applicable jurisdiction; and
          (8) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (6) of this definition.
          “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:

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          (1) the direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than to any of the Principals or Related Parties;
          (2) the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Company;
          (3) prior to the first public offering of Common Stock of the Company, the Principals or the Related Parties cease to be the ultimate Beneficial Owners, directly or indirectly, of a majority in the aggregate of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company, on a fully diluted basis, whether as a result of issuance of securities of the Company, any merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of the Company or a Parent, or any direct or indirect transfer of securities by the Company, or otherwise (for the avoidance of doubt, pro rata distributions in kind of Equity Interests of the Company by any Principal to its general and/or limited partners will be disregarded for this clause (3));
          (4) on and following the first public offering of Common Stock of the Company, any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than any of the Principals or Related Parties, becomes the ultimate Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of 50% or more of the voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company;
          (5) the first day on which a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company are not Continuing Directors; or
          (6) the Company consolidates with, or merges with or into, any Person, or any Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, the Company, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the outstanding Voting Stock of the Company or such other Person is converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where the Voting Stock of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such transaction is converted into or exchanged for Voting Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the surviving or transferee Person constituting a majority of the outstanding shares of such Voting Stock of such surviving or transferee Person (immediately after giving effect to such issuance), and any transaction where immediately after such transaction, no “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), becomes, directly or indirectly, the ultimate Beneficial Owner of 50% or more of the voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving or transferee Person.
          “Clearstream” means Clearstream Banking S.A. and any successor thereto.
          “Closing Date” means the date of original issuance of the Notes under the Indenture.
          “Company” means Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, until a successor replaces it pursuant to Article Five and thereafter means the successor.
          “Commission” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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          “Common Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock (other than Preferred Stock) of such Person, whether outstanding on the Closing Date or issued thereafter.
          “Consolidated Cash Flow” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus:
          (1) provision for taxes based on income or profits of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such provision for taxes was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus
          (2) Fixed Charges of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that any such Fixed Charges were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus
          (3) depreciation, amortization (including amortization of intangibles but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses (excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it represents an accrual of or reserve for cash expenses in any future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was paid in a prior period) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period to the extent that such depreciation, amortization and other noncash expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus
          (4) non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period, other than the accrual of revenue consistent with past practice;
in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP.
          Solely for the purpose of determining the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 4.07, notwithstanding the preceding, the provision for taxes based on the income or profits of, the Fixed Charges of and the depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses of, a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company shall be added to Consolidated Net Income to compute Consolidated Cash Flow of the Company (A) in the same proportion that the Net Income of such Restricted Subsidiary was added to compute such Consolidated Net Income of the Company and (B) only to the extent that a corresponding amount would be permitted at the date of determination to be dividended or distributed to the Company by such Restricted Subsidiary without prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained), and without direct or indirect restriction pursuant to the terms of its charter and all agreements, instruments, judgments, decrees, orders, statutes, rules and governmental regulations applicable to that Subsidiary or its stockholders.
          “Consolidated Net Assets” of any Person means, as of any date, the amount which in accordance with GAAP, would be set forth under the caption “Total Assets” (or any like caption) on a consolidated balance sheet of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as of the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available, less current liabilities; provided that, for purposes of determining Consolidated Net Assets, the principal amount of any intercompany Indebtedness that would otherwise be included in the definition of “current liabilities” under GAAP, will not be so included to the extent that

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such intercompany Indebtedness is expressly subordinated by its terms to the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes and the Guarantees.
          “Consolidated Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that:
          (1) the Net Income (or loss) of any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting will be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are actually paid in cash (or to the extent converted into cash) to the specified Person or a Restricted Subsidiary thereof;
          (2) Solely for the purpose of determining the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 4.07, the Net Income of any Restricted Subsidiary will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary of that Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its equity holders, unless such restriction has been waived: provided that Consolidated Net Income for such Restricted Subsidiary will be increased by the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are actually paid in cash (or to the extent converted into cash) to such Restricted Subsidiary in respect to such period, to the extent not already included therein;
          (3) the Net Income of any Person acquired during the specified period for any period prior to the date of such acquisition will be excluded;
          (4) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded;
          (5) the amortization or write off of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or integration of a Permitted Business or assets used in a Permitted Business will be excluded;
          (6) any net after tax gain (or loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition of any assets of the Company, its Consolidated Subsidiaries or any other Person (including pursuant to any sale-and-leaseback arrangement) which is not sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business and any net after tax gain (or loss) realized upon the sale or other disposition of any Capital Stock of any Person will be excluded;
          (7) extraordinary gains or losses will be excluded;
          (8) any non-cash compensation charge or expense realized from grants of stock, stock appreciation or similar rights, stock option or other rights to officers, directors and employees or the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries will be excluded; and
          (9) any unusual, nonoperating or nonrecurring gain, loss, charge or write-down of assets will be excluded.

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          “Continuing Directors” means, as of any date of determination, any member of the Board of Directors of the Company who:
          (1) was a member of such Board of Directors on the Old Notes Issue Date; or
          (2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of Directors (i) with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election or (ii) the nominating committee of the Board of Directors so long as it consists of Continuing Directors appointed to serve on the nominating committee in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Investors Agreement dated February 10, 2005.
          “Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee” shall be at the address of the Trustee specified in Section 14.02 or such other address as to which the Trustee may give notice to the Company.
          “Credit Agreement” means that certain Third Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2005, as amended, by and among the Company and the other lenders named therein, including any related notes, Guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and in each case as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced, restructured, increased, supplemented or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time, regardless of whether such amendment, restatement, modification, renewal, refunding, replacement, restructuring, increase, supplement or refinancing is with the same financial institutions or otherwise.
          “Credit Facilities” means, one or more debt facilities (including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement), commercial paper facilities, in each case with banks or other institutional lenders, providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables), letters of credit, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time.
          “Custodian” means the Trustee, as custodian with respect to the Global Notes, or any successor entity thereto.
          “Default” means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.
          “Definitive Note” means a certificated Note registered in the name of the Holder thereof and issued in accordance with Section 2.07, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, except that such Note shall not bear the Global Note Legend and shall not have the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto.
          “Depositary” means, with respect to the Notes issuable or issued in whole or in part in global form, the Person specified in Section 2.04 as the Depositary with respect to the

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Notes, and any and all successors thereto appointed as depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provision of this Indenture.
          “Designated Non-Cash Consideration” means the Fair Market Value of non-cash consideration received by the Company or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale that is so designated as Designated Non-Cash Consideration pursuant to an Officer’s Certificate, setting forth the basis of such valuation, less the amount of Cash Equivalents received in connection with a subsequent sale of such Designated Non-Cash Consideration.
          “Designated Senior Debt” means:
          (1) any Indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement; and
          (2) to the extent permitted under the Credit Agreement, any other Senior Debt permitted under the Indenture the amount of which is $25.0 million or more and that has been designated by the Company as “Designated Senior Debt.”
          “Disqualified Stock” means any Capital Stock that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible, or for which it is exchangeable, in each case at the option of the holder thereof), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 123 days after the date on which the Notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the holders thereof have the right to require the Company to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a change of control or an asset sale will not constitute Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that the Company may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with the provisions of Section 4.07. The term “Disqualified Stock” will also include any options, warrants or other rights that are convertible into Disqualified Stock or that are redeemable at the option of the holder, or required to be redeemed, prior to the date that is one year after the date on which the Notes mature. For the avoidance of doubt, the existing Preferred Stock is not Disqualified Stock.
          “Domestic Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company other than a Restricted Subsidiary that is (1) a “controlled foreign corporation” under Section 957 of the Internal Revenue Code (a) whose primary operating assets are located outside the United States and (b) that is not subject to tax under Section 882(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States because of a trade or business within the United States or (2) a Subsidiary of an entity described in the preceding clause (1).
          “Equity Offering” means any public or private placement of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (other than pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8 or otherwise relating to equity securities issuable under any employee benefit plan of the Company) to any Person other than any Subsidiary thereof.

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          “Equity Interests” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).
          “Euroclear” means Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear system, and any successor thereto.
          “European Union” means the European Union or any successor thereto as constituted on the date of determination.
          “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
          “Exchange Notes” means the Notes issued in the Exchange Offer in accordance with Section 2.07(f).
          “Exchange Offer” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
          “Exchange Offer Registration Statement” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
          “Existing Indebtedness” means the aggregate amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement or under the Notes and the related Note Guarantees) in existence on the Closing Date after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of (1) the Notes and (2) any borrowings made under the Credit Agreement on the Closing Date, until such amounts are repaid.
          “Existing Preferred Stock” means the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
          “Fair Market Value” means the price that would be paid in an arm’s-length transaction between an informed and willing seller under no compulsion to sell and an informed and willing buyer under no compulsion to buy, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination, unless otherwise specified below, will be conclusive if evidenced by a Board Resolution.
          Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) the Board of Directors’ determination of Fair Market Value must be evidenced by a Board Resolution attached to an Officers’ Certificate delivered to the Trustee if the Fair Market Value exceeds $5.0 million and (2) the Board of Directors’ determination of Fair Market Value must be based upon an opinion or appraisal issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing if the Fair Market Value exceeds $25.0 million.
          “Fixed Charges” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the sum, without duplication, of:
          (1) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued, excluding amortization of debt issuance

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costs and the expensing of any financing fees, but including original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, and net of the effect of all payments made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations; plus
          (2) the consolidated interest of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries that was capitalized during such period; plus
          (3) any interest expense on Indebtedness of another Person that is Guaranteed by such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries or secured by a Lien on assets of such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries, whether or not such Guarantee or Lien is called upon; plus
          (4) all dividends, whether paid or accrued and whether or not in cash, on any series of Disqualified Stock of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, other than dividends on Equity Interests payable solely in Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, in each case, on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP.
          “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means with respect to any specified Person for any period, the ratio of the Consolidated Cash Flow of such Person for such period to the Fixed Charges of such Person for such period. In the event that the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries Incurs, repays, repurchases or redeems any Indebtedness or issues, repurchases or redeems Preferred Stock subsequent to the commencement of the period for which the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is being calculated and on or prior to the date on which the event for which the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is made (the “Calculation Date”), then the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio will be calculated giving pro forma effect to such Incurrence, repayment, repurchase or redemption of Indebtedness, or such issuance, repurchase or redemption of Preferred Stock, and the use of the proceeds therefrom as if the same had occurred at the beginning of such period.
          In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio:
          (1) acquisitions and dispositions of business entities or property and assets constituting a division or line of business of any Person that have been made by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including through mergers or consolidations, during the four-quarter reference period or subsequent to such reference period and on or prior to the Calculation Date will be given pro forma effect as if they had occurred on the first day of the four-quarter reference period and Consolidated Cash Flow for such reference period will be calculated on a pro forma basis, but without giving effect to clause (3) of the proviso set forth in the definition of Consolidated Net Income;
          (2) the Consolidated Cash Flow attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, will be excluded;
          (3) the Fixed Charges attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP will be excluded, but only to the extent that the obligations giving rise to

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such Fixed Charges will not be obligations of the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following the Calculation Date;
          (4) consolidated interest expense attributable to interest on any Indebtedness (whether existing or being Incurred) computed on a pro forma basis and bearing a floating interest rate will be computed as if the average rate in effect from the beginning of the applicable period to the Calculation Date (taking into account any interest rate option, swap, cap or similar agreement applicable to such Indebtedness if such agreement has a remaining term in excess of 12 months or, if shorter, at least equal to the remaining term of such Indebtedness) had been the applicable rate for the entire period; and
          (5) if any Indebtedness is incurred under a revolving credit facility and is being given pro forma effect in such calculation, the interest on such Indebtedness shall be calculated based on the average daily balance of such Indebtedness for the four fiscal quarters subject to the pro forma calculation to the extent that such Indebtedness was incurred solely for working capital purposes.
          “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the opinions and pronouncements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and in the statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which were in effect on the Old Notes Issue Date.
          “Global Note Legend” means the legend set forth in Section 2.07(g)(ii), which is required to be placed on all Global Notes issued under this Indenture.
          “Global Notes” means, individually and collectively, each of the Restricted Global Notes and the Unrestricted Global Notes, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, issued in accordance with Section 2.01 or Section 2.07.
          “Government Securities” means securities that are direct obligations of the United States of America for the timely payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged.
          “Guarantee” means, as to any Person, a guarantee other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness of another Person.
          “Guarantors” means:
          (1) the Initial Guarantors; and
          (2) any other subsidiary that executes a Note Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture;

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and their respective successors and assigns until released from their obligations under their Note Guarantees and the Indenture in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.
          “Hedging Obligations” means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under:
          (1) interest rate swap agreements, interest rate cap agreements, interest rate collar agreements and other agreements or arrangements with respect to interest rates;
          (2) commodity swap agreements, commodity option agreements, forward contracts and other agreements or arrangements with respect to commodity prices; and
          (3) foreign exchange contracts, currency swap agreements and other agreements or arrangements with respect to foreign currency exchange rates.
          “Holder” means a Person in whose name a Note is registered.
          “Immaterial Subsidiary” means, as of any date of determination, any Restricted Subsidiary whose total assets as of the most recently completed fiscal quarter were less than $1.0 million and whose total revenues for the most recently completed 12-month fiscal period did not exceed $1.0 million; provided that a Restricted Subsidiary will not be deemed to be an Immaterial Subsidiary if (1) such Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly guarantees any Indebtedness of the Company or any other Subsidiary or (2) either the total assets or total revenues of such Restricted Subsidiary exceeds the amount set forth above.
          “Incur” means, with respect to any Indebtedness, to incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable for or with respect to, or become responsible for, the payment of, contingently or otherwise, such Indebtedness (and “Incurrence” and “Incurred” will have meanings correlative to the foregoing); provided that (1) any Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company shall be deemed to be Incurred by such Restricted Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company and (2) neither the accrual of interest nor the accretion of original issue discount nor the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms and the payment of dividends on Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock in the form of additional shares of the same class of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (to the extent provided for when the Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock on which such interest or dividend is paid was originally issued) will be considered an Incurrence of Indebtedness; provided that, in each case, the amount thereof is for all other purposes included in the Fixed Charges and Indebtedness of the Company or its Restricted Subsidiary as accrued.
          “Indebtedness” means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent:
          (1) in respect of borrowed money;
          (2) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof);

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          (3) in respect of banker’s acceptances;
          (4) in respect of Capital Lease Obligations;
          (5) in respect of the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property or services, except any such balance that constitutes an accrued expense or trade payable;
          (6) representing Hedging Obligations;
          (7) representing Disqualified Stock valued at the greater of its voluntary or involuntary maximum fixed repurchase price plus accrued dividends;
          (8) in the case of a Subsidiary of such Person, representing Preferred Stock valued at greater of its voluntary or involuntary maximum fixed repurchase price plus accrued dividends.
          In addition, the term “Indebtedness” includes (x) all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person), provided that the amount of such Indebtedness will be the lesser of (A) the Fair Market Value of such asset at such date of determination and (B) the amount of such Indebtedness, (y) to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any Indebtedness of any other Person, and (z) Preferred Stock issued by any Restricted Subsidiary. For purposes hereof, the “maximum fixed repurchase price” of any Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock which does not have a fixed repurchase price will be calculated in accordance with the terms of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, as applicable, as if such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock were repurchased on any date on which Indebtedness will be required to be determined pursuant to the Indenture.
          The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will be the outstanding balance at such date of all unconditional obligations as described above and, with respect to contingent obligations, the maximum liability upon the occurrence of the contingency giving rise to the obligation, and will be:
          (1) the accreted value thereof, in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount; and
          (2) the principal amount thereof, together with any interest thereon that is more than 30 days past due, in the case of any other Indebtedness.
     Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following items of Indebtedness will be permitted:
          (1) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business, provided, however, that such Indebtedness is extinguished within five Business Days of its Incurrence;

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          (2) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit in respect of workers’ compensation claims or self-insurance obligations or bid, performance or surety bonds (in each case, other than for an obligation for borrowed money);
          (3) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business; provided that, upon the drawing of such letters of credit or in the Incurrence of such Indebtedness, such obligations are reimbursed within 30 days following such drawing or Incurrence;
          (4) the Incurrence by the Company of Indebtedness to the extent that the net proceeds thereof are promptly deposited to defease or to satisfy and discharge the Notes;
          (5) any Indebtedness which has been defeased in accordance with GAAP; and
          (6) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or Guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any obligations of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in any case Incurred in connection with the disposition of any business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary of the Company (other than Guarantees of Indebtedness Incurred by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of financing such acquisition), so long as the amount so indemnified or otherwise Incurred does not exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof in connection with such disposition.
          “Indenture” means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time.
          “Indirect Participant” means a Person who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through a Participant.
          “Initial Guarantors” means all of the Domestic Subsidiaries of the Company.
          “Institutional Accredited Investor” means an institution that is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act, who is not also a QIB.
          “Investment Grade Rating” means a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody’s and a rating equal to or higher than BBB- (or the equivalent) by Standard and Poor’s, in each case with stable or better outlook; or, if ratings by either of Moody’s or Standard and Poor’s are not available, an equivalent rating with stable or better outlook by another Rating Agency.
          “Investments” means, with respect to any Person, all direct or indirect investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the form of loans or other extensions of credit (including Guarantees), advances, capital contributions (by means of any

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transfer of cash or other property to others or any payment for property or services for the account or use of others), purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities, together with all items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP.
          If the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is a Guarantor such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company and a Guarantor, the Company shall be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of the Investment in such Subsidiary not sold or disposed of. The acquisition by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of a Person that holds an Investment in a third Person will be deemed to be an Investment by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary in such third Person in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the Investment held by the acquired Person in such third Person.
          “Legal Holiday” means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in The City of New York or at a place of payment are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed.
          “Legended Regulation S Global Note” means a Global Note in the form of Exhibit A bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee, issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes initially sold in reliance on Rule 903 of Regulation S.
          “Letter of Transmittal” means the letter of transmittal to be prepared by the Company and sent to all Holders of the Notes for use by such Holders in connection with the Exchange Offer.
          “Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction.
          “Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and any successor to its rating agency business.
          “Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of Preferred Stock dividends, excluding, however:
          (1) any gain (or loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such gain (or loss), realized in connection with: (a) any sale of assets outside the ordinary course of business of such Person; or (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of its

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Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and
          (2) any extraordinary gain (or loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such extraordinary gain (or loss).
          “Net Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds, including payments in respect of deferred payment obligations (to the extent corresponding to the principal, but not the interest component, thereof) received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale (including, without limitation, any cash received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received in any Asset Sale), net of
          (1) the direct costs relating to such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, legal, accounting, investment banking and brokerage fees, and sales commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result thereof,
          (2) taxes paid or payable as a result thereof, in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements,
          (3) amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness or other liabilities, secured by a Lien on the asset or assets that were the subject of such Asset Sale, or is required to be paid as a result of such sale,
          (4) any reserve for adjustment in respect of the sale price of such asset or assets established in accordance with GAAP,
          (5) in the case of any Asset Sale by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, payments to holders of Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary in such capacity (other than such Equity Interests held by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof) to the extent that such payment is required to permit the distribution of such proceeds in respect of the Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary held by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof; and
          (6) appropriate amounts to be provided by the Company or its Restricted Subsidiaries as a reserve against liabilities associated with such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, pension and other post employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters and liabilities under any indemnification obligations associated with such Asset Sale, all as determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that (a) excess amounts set aside for payment of taxes pursuant to clause (2) above remaining after such taxes have been paid in full or the statute of limitations therefor has expired and (b) amounts initially held in reserve pursuant to clause (6) no longer so held, will, in the case of each of subclause (a) and (b), at that time become Net Proceeds.
          “Non-U.S. Person” means a Person who is not a U.S. Person.
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          “Notes” means the 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 — Series B of the Company issued on the date hereof and any Additional Notes, including any Exchange Notes. The Notes and the Additional Notes (including any Exchange Notes), if any, shall be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture.
          “Obligations” means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any Indebtedness.
          “Officer” means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary or any Vice-President of such Person.
          “Officers’ Certificate” means a certificate signed on behalf of the Company by at least two Officers of the Company, one of whom must be the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the principal accounting officer of the Company, that meets the requirements of the Indenture.
          “Old Notes Issue Date” means August 12, 2005, the date of issuance of the Company’s 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013.
          “Old Notes Offering Memorandum” means the offering memorandum dated August 3, 2005, relating to the Company’s 9 1/4 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013.
          “Opinion of Counsel” means an opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee (who may be counsel to or an employee of the Company) that meets the requirements of the Indenture.
          “Participant” means, with respect to the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, a Person who has an account with the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, respectively (and with respect to DTC, shall include Euroclear and Clearstream).
          “Permitted Business” means any business conducted or proposed to be conducted (as described in the Old Notes Offering Memorandum) by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries on the Old Notes Issue Date and other businesses reasonably related or ancillary thereto.
          “Permitted Investments” means:
          (1) any Investment in the Company or in a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;
          (2) any Investment in Cash Equivalents;
          (3) any Investment by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company in a Person, if as a result of such Investment:

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          (a) such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; or
(b) such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;
          (4) any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale that was made pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Section 4.10;
          (5) Hedging Obligations that are Incurred for the purpose of fixing, hedging or swapping interest rate, commodity price or foreign currency exchange rate risk (or to reverse or amend any such agreements previously made for such purposes), and not for speculative purposes, and that do not increase the Indebtedness of the obligor outstanding at any time other than as a result of fluctuations in interest rates, commodity prices or foreign currency exchange rates or by reason of fees, indemnifies and compensation payable thereunder;
          (6) stock, obligations or securities received in satisfaction of judgments;
          (7) advances to customers or suppliers in the ordinary course of business that are, in conformity with GAAP, recorded as accounts receivable, prepaid expenses or deposits on the balance sheet of the Company or its Restricted Subsidiaries and endorsements for collection or deposit arising in the ordinary course of business;
          (8) commission, payroll, travel and similar advances to officers and employees of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that are expected at the time of such advance ultimately to be recorded as an expense in conformity with GAAP;
          (9) Investments in any Person received in settlement of debts created in the ordinary course of business and owing to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or in satisfaction of judgments or pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any debtor;
          (10) Investments existing on the Closing Date;
          (11) endorsements of negotiable instruments and documents in the ordinary course of business;
          (12) acquisitions of assets, Equity Interests or other securities by the Company for consideration consisting of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company;
          (13) Investments in the Notes;
          (14) Investments in a joint venture engaged in a Permitted Business in an amount, together with any other amount under this clause (14), not to exceed 7.5% of the Company’s Consolidated Net Assets; and
          (15) other Investments in any Person (provided that any such Person is not an Affiliate of the Company or is an Affiliate of the Company solely because the Company, directly

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or indirectly, owns Equity Interests in, or controls, such Person) having an aggregate Fair Market Value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (15) since the Old Notes Issue Date, not to exceed $10.0 million.
          “Permitted Junior Securities” means:
          (1) Equity Interests in the Company or any Guarantor or any other business entity provided for by a plan or reorganization; and
          (2) debt securities of the Company or any Guarantor or any other business entity provided for by a plan of reorganization that are subordinated to all Senior Debt and any debt securities issued in exchange for Senior Debt to the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the Indenture.
          “Permitted Liens” means:
          (1) Liens on the assets of the Company, Guarantor and any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Domestic Subsidiary securing Senior Debt that was permitted by the terms of the Indenture to be Incurred;
          (2) Liens in favor of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor;
          (3) Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such merger or consolidation and do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person merged into or consolidated with the Company or the Restricted Subsidiary;
          (4) Liens on property existing at the time of acquisition thereof by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such acquisition and do not extend to any property other than the property so acquired by the Company or the Restricted Subsidiary;
          (5) Liens securing the Notes and the Note Guarantees;
          (6) Liens existing on the Closing Date;
          (7) Liens securing Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that such Liens do not extend to any property or assets other than the property or assets that secure the Indebtedness being refinanced;
          (8) Liens on property or assets used to defease or to satisfy and discharge Indebtedness; provided that (a) the Incurrence of such Indebtedness was not prohibited by the Indenture and (b) such defeasance or satisfaction and discharge is not prohibited by the Indenture;

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          (9) Liens incurred or deposits made in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance or other kinds of social security, or to secure the payment or performance of tenders, bids, contracts (other than contracts for the payment of Indebtedness) or leases to which such Person is a party, statutory or regulatory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business (including lessee or operator obligations under statutes, governmental regulations or instruments related to the ownership, exploration and production of oil, gas and minerals on state or federal lands or waters);
          (10) Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or claims that are not yet delinquent or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded, provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as shall be required in conformity with GAAP shall have been made therefor;
          (11) statutory liens of landlords, mechanics, suppliers, vendors, warehousemen, carriers or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business;
          (12) prejudgment liens and judgment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default so long as such Lien is adequately bonded and any appropriate legal proceeding that may have been duly initiated for the review of such judgment has not been finally terminated or the period within which such proceeding may be initiated has not expired;
          (13) Liens constituting survey exceptions, encumbrances, easements, and reservations of, and rights to others for, rights-of-way, zoning and other restrictions as to the use of real properties, and minor defects of title which, in the case of any of the foregoing, do not secure the payment of borrowed money, and in the aggregate do not materially adversely affect the value of the assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or materially impair the use of such properties for the purposes of which such properties are held by the Company or such Subsidiaries;
          (14) Liens securing Indebtedness incurred to finance the construction, purchase or lease of, or repairs, improvements or additions to, property, plant or equipment of such Person; provided, however, that the Lien may not extend to any other property owned by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries at the time the Lien is incurred or created (other than assets and property affixed or appurtenant thereto), and the Indebtedness (other than any interest thereon) secured by the Lien may not be incurred or created more than 180 days after the later of the date of acquisition, completion of construction, repair, improvement, addition or commencement of full operation of the property subject to the Lien; and
          (15) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company with respect to obligations that do not exceed $5.0 million at any one time outstanding.
          “Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to extend, refinance, renew, replace, defease or refund other Indebtedness of the

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Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:
          (1) the principal amount (or accreted value or liquidation preference, if applicable) of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the amount (or accreted value or liquidation preference, if applicable) the Indebtedness so extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded (plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and the amount of any reasonably determined premium necessary to accomplish such refinancing and such reasonable expenses incurred in connection therewith);
          (2) such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date (or redemption date, if applicable) later than the final maturity date (or redemption date, if applicable) of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded;
          (3) if the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantees, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of the Notes, and is subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes on terms at least as favorable, taken as a whole, to the Holders of Notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded;
          (4) if the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded is pari passu in right of payment with the Notes or any Note Guarantees, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness is pari passu with, or subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes or such Note Guarantees; and
          (5) such Indebtedness is Incurred by either (a) the Restricted Subsidiary that is the obligor on the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded or (b) the Company; provided, however, that a Restricted Subsidiary that is also a Guarantor may guarantee Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred by the Company, whether or not such Restricted Subsidiary was an obligor or guarantor of the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded.
          “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity.
          “Preferred Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock of such Person that has preferential rights to any other Capital Stock of such Person with respect to dividends or redemptions upon liquidation.
          “Principals” means CapStreet II, L.P., CapStreet Parallel II, L.P. and TA Associates, Inc., TA IX L.P., TA/Atlantic and Pacific IV L.P., TA/Atlantic and Pacific V L.P., TA Strategic Partners Fund A L.P., TA Strategic Partners Fund B L.P., TA Investors II, L.P.

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          “Private Placement Legend” means the legend set forth in Section 2.07(g)(i) to be placed on all Notes issued under this Indenture except where otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Indenture.
          “QIB” means a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A.
          “Rating Agency” means Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s or if Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, or both will not make a rating on any series of Notes publicly available, a nationally recognized statistical rating agency or agencies, as the case may be, selected by the Company (as testified by a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company), which agency will be substituted for Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s or both, as the case may be.
          “Registration Rights Agreement” means (1) with respect to the Notes issued on the Closing Date, the Registration Rights Agreement, to be dated the Closing Date, among the Company, the Initial Guarantors, and Banc of America Securities LLC and BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and (2) with respect to any Additional Notes, any registration rights agreement between the Company and the other parties thereto relating to the registration by the Company of such Additional Notes under the Securities Act.
          “Regulation S” means Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.
          “Regulation S Global Note” means a Legended Regulation S Global Note or an Unlegended Regulation S Global Note, as appropriate.
          “Related Party” means (1) any Affiliate of any Principal, including any controlling stockholder, partner, member, Subsidiary or immediate family member (in the case of an individual) of any Principal, and including any equity fund advised by any such Person, but excluding any portfolio company of any such Person and (2) limited partners or members of any investment fund involved within the definition of “Principal” with respect to Equity Interests of the Company received as distributions in kind from such Principal; provided that, as a result of such distribution, no such limited partner or member will “control” the Company as such term is defined under the definition of “Affiliate.”
          “Replacement Assets” means (1) non-current assets that will be used or useful in a Permitted Business or (2) substantially all the assets of a Permitted Business or a majority of the Voting Stock of any Person engaged in a Permitted Business that will become on the date of acquisition thereof a Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor.
          “Responsible Officer,” when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee) or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject.
          “Restricted Definitive Note” means a Definitive Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.

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          “Restricted Global Note” means a Global Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.
          “Restricted Investment” means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.
          “Restricted Period” means the 40-day distribution compliance period as defined in Regulation S.
          “Restricted Subsidiary” of a Person means any Subsidiary of such Person that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
          “Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.
          “Rule 144A” means Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act.
          “Rule 903” means Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities Act.
          “Rule 904” means Rule 904 promulgated under the Securities Act.
          “SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
          “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
          “Senior Debt” of any Person means:
          (1) all Indebtedness of such Person outstanding under the Credit Agreement and all Hedging Obligations with respect thereto, whether outstanding on the Closing Date or Incurred thereafter;
          (2) any other Indebtedness of such Person permitted to be Incurred under the terms of the Indenture, unless the instrument under which such Indebtedness is Incurred expressly provides that it is on a parity with or is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Note Guarantee; and
          (3) all Obligations with respect to the items listed in the preceding clauses (1) and (2) (including any interest accruing subsequent to the filing of a petition of bankruptcy at the rate provided for in the documentation with respect thereto, whether or not such interest is an allowed claim under applicable law).
          Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding paragraph, Senior Debt will not include:
          (1) any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes owed or owing by the Company or any Guarantor;
          (2) any Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor to any of their Subsidiaries or other Affiliates;

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          (3) any trade payables;
          (4) the portion of any Indebtedness that is Incurred in violation of the Indenture, provided that a good faith determination by the Board of Directors of the Company evidenced by a Board Resolution, or a good faith determination by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company evidenced by an officer’s certificate, that any Indebtedness being incurred under the Credit Agreement is permitted by the Indenture will be conclusive;
          (5) any Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor that, when Incurred, was without recourse to the Company or such Guarantor;
          (6) any repurchase, redemption or other obligation in respect of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock;
          (7) any Indebtedness owed to any employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; or
          (8) any Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor under the Company’s 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013.
          For the avoidance of doubt, the Notes shall rank pari passu with the Company’s 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 and each Note Guarantee of a Guarantor shall rank pari passu with that Guarantor’s Guarantee of the Company’s 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 issued under the indenture dated as of August 12, 2005.
          “Shelf Registration Statement” means the Shelf Registration Statement as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement.
          “Significant Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that would constitute a “significant subsidiary” within the meaning of Article 1 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act.
          “Standard & Poor’s” means Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and any successor to its rating agency business.
          “Stated Maturity” means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which such payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the original documentation governing such Indebtedness, and will not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.
          “Subsidiary” means, with respect to any specified Person:
          (1) any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof); and

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          (2) any partnership (a) the sole general partner or the managing general partner of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person or (b) the only general partners of which are such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person (or any combination thereof).
          “Subsidiary Guarantors” means:
          (1) each direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiary of the Company on the Closing Date; and
          (2) any other subsidiary that executes a Note Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture.
          “Treasury Rate” means the yield to maturity at the time of computation of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) which has become publicly available at least two Business Days prior to the date fixed for prepayment (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source for similar market data)) most nearly equal to the then remaining term of the Notes to August 15, 2009; provided, however, that if the then remaining term of the Notes to August 15, 2009 is not equal to the constant maturity of a United States Treasury security for which a weekly average yield is given, the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such yields are given, except that if the then remaining term of the Notes to August 15, 2009 is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used.
          “TIA” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as in effect on the date on which this Indenture is qualified under the TIA.
          “Trustee” means Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, until a successor replaces it in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and thereafter means the successor serving hereunder.
          “Unlegended Regulation S Global Note” means a permanent global Note in the form of Exhibit A bearing the Global Note Legend, deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee and issued upon expiration of the Restricted Period.
          “Unrestricted Definitive Note” means one or more Definitive Notes that do not bear and are not required to bear the Private Placement Legend.
          “Unrestricted Global Note” means a permanent Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A that bears the Global Note Legend, that has the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto, that is deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary, representing a series of Notes, and that does not bear the Private Placement Legend.
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Board Resolution in compliance with the provisions of Section 4.16 and any Subsidiary of such Subsidiary.
          “U.S. Person” means a U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(o) under the Securities Act.
          “Voting Stock” of any Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is ordinarily entitled to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.
          “Weighted Average Life to Maturity” means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing:
          (1) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by
          (2) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.
Section 1.02. Other Definitions.
         
    Defined in
Term   Section
Affiliate Transaction
    4.11  
Asset Sale Offer
    4.10  
Authentication Order
    2.02  
Change of Control Offer
    4.14  
Change of Control Payment
    4.14  
Change of Control Payment Date
    4.14  
Covenant Defeasance
    8.03  
DTC
    2.01  
Event of Default
    6.01  
Legal Defeasance
    8.02  
nonpayment default
    11.03  
Offer Amount
    3.08  
Offer Period
    3.08  
offshore transaction
    2.07  
Paying Agent
    2.04  
Payment Blockage Notice
    11.03  
Payment Default
    6.01  
Permitted Debt
    4.09  
Purchase Date
    3.08  
Registrar
    2.04  
Related Proceedings
    14.09  
Repurchase Offer
    3.08  
Restricted Payments
    4.07  
Specified Courts
    14.09  

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Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act.
          Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, the provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture.
          The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:
          “indenture securities” means the Notes and the Note Guarantees;
          “indenture security holder” means a Holder of a Note;
          “indenture to be qualified” means this Indenture;
          “indenture trustee” or “institutional trustee” means the Trustee; and
     “obligor” on the Notes means the Company, the Guarantors and any successor obligor upon the Notes or the Note Guarantees.
          All other terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rules under the TIA have the meanings so assigned to them.
Section 1.04. Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires:
  (a)   a term has the meaning assigned to it;
  (b)   an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;
  (c)   “or” is not exclusive;
  (d)   words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular;
  (e)   “herein”, “hereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section, Article or other subdivision;
  (f)   “$,” “U.S. Dollars” and “United States Dollars” each refer to United States dollars, or such other money of the United States that at time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts;
  (g)   all references to Sections or Articles or Exhibits refer to Sections or Articles or Exhibits of or to this Indenture unless otherwise indicated; and

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  (h)   references to sections of or rules under the Securities Act shall be deemed to include substitute, replacement or successor sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time.
ARTICLE TWO
THE NOTES
Section 2.01. Form and Dating.
          (a) General. The Notes and the Trustee’s certificate of authentication shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage. Each Note shall be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes shall be issued in registered form without interest coupons in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.
          The terms and provisions contained in the Notes shall constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture, and the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby. However, to the extent any provision of any Note conflicts with the express provisions of this Indenture, the provisions of this Indenture shall govern and be controlling.
          (b) Global Notes. Notes issued in global form shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A (and shall include the Global Note Legend thereon and the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto). Notes issued in definitive form shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A (but without the Global Note Legend thereon and without the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto). Each Global Note shall represent such of the outstanding Notes as shall be specified therein and each shall provide that it represents the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes from time to time endorsed thereon and that the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby may from time to time be reduced or increased, as appropriate, to reflect exchanges and redemptions. Any endorsement of a Global Note to reflect the amount of any increase or decrease in the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby shall be made by the Trustee or, if the Custodian and the Trustee are not the same Person, by the Custodian at the direction of the Trustee, in accordance with instructions given by the Holder thereof as required by Section 2.07.
          (c) Regulation S Global Notes. Notes offered and sold in reliance on Regulation S shall be issued initially in the form of the Legended Regulation S Global Note, which shall be deposited on behalf of the purchasers of the Notes represented thereby with the Trustee, as custodian for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in New York, New York, and registered in the name of the Depositary or the nominee of the Depositary for the accounts of designated agents holding on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee as hereinafter provided. Following the termination of the Restricted Period, beneficial interests in the Legended Regulation S Global Note may be exchanged for beneficial interests in Unlegended Regulation S Global Notes pursuant to Section 2.07 and the Applicable Procedures. Simultaneously with the authentication of Unlegended Regulation S Global Notes, the Trustee shall cancel the Legended Regulation S Global Note. The aggregate

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principal amount of the Regulation S Global Notes may from time to time be increased or decreased by adjustments made on the records of the Trustee and the Depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, in connection with transfers of interest as hereinafter provided.
          (d) Euroclear and Clearstream Procedures Applicable. The provisions of the “Operating Procedures of the Euroclear System” and “Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear” and the “General Terms and Conditions of Clearstream Banking” and “Customer Handbook” of Clearstream shall be applicable to transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Notes that are held by Participants through Euroclear or Clearstream.
Section 2.02. Execution and Authentication.
          At least one Officer of the Company shall sign the Notes for the Company by manual or facsimile signature.
          If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time a Note is authenticated, the Note shall nevertheless be valid.
          A Note shall not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee. Such signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.
          The aggregate principal amount of Notes which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited.
          The Company may, subject to Article Four of this Indenture and applicable law, issue Additional Notes under this Indenture, including Exchange Notes. The Notes issued on the Closing Date and any Additional Notes subsequently issued shall be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture.
          At any time and from time to time after the execution of this Indenture, the Trustee shall, upon receipt of a written order of the Company signed by an Officer of the Company (an "Authentication Order”), authenticate Notes for original issue in an aggregate principal amount specified in such Authentication Order. The Authentication Order shall specify the amount of Notes to be authenticated and the date on which the Notes are to be authenticated.
          The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent acceptable to the Company to authenticate Notes. An authenticating agent may authenticate Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with Holders or an Affiliate of the Company.
Section 2.03. Methods of Receiving Payments on the Notes.
          If a Holder has given wire transfer instructions to the Company, the Company shall pay all principal, interest and premium and Additional Interest, if any, on that Holder’s Notes in accordance with those instructions. All other payments on Notes shall be made at the office or agency of the Paying Agent and Registrar within the City and State of New York unless

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the Company elects to make interest payments by check mailed to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders.
Section 2.04. Registrar and Paying Agent.
          (a) The Company shall maintain a registrar with an office or agency where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange (“Registrar”) and a paying agent with an office or agency where Notes may be presented for payment (“Paying Agent”). The Registrar shall keep a register of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange. The Company may appoint one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term “Registrar” includes any co-registrar and the term “Paying Agent” includes any additional paying agent. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without prior notice to any Holder. The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of any Agent not a party to this Indenture. If the Company fails to appoint or maintain another entity as Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall act as such. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent or Registrar.
          (b) The Company initially appoints the Trustee to act as the Registrar and Paying Agent and to act as Custodian with respect to the Global Notes.
          (c) The Company initially appoints DTC to act as Depositary with respect to the Global Notes.
Section 2.05. Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.
          The Company shall require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to agree in writing that the Paying Agent shall hold in trust for the benefit of Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal, premium or Additional Interest, if any, or interest on the Notes, and shall notify the Trustee of any default by the Company in making any such payment. While any such default continues, the Trustee may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. Upon payment over to the Trustee, the Paying Agent (if other than the Company or one of its Subsidiaries) shall have no further liability for the money. If the Company or one of its Subsidiaries acts as Paying Agent, it shall segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders all money held by it as Paying Agent. Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to the Company, the Trustee shall serve as Paying Agent for the Notes.
Section 2.06. Holder Lists.
          The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of all Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA Section 312(a). If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee at least seven Business Days before each interest payment date and at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of the Holders of Notes and the Company shall otherwise comply with TIA Section 312(a).

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Section 2.07. Transfer and Exchange.
          (a) Transfer and Exchange of Global Notes. A Global Note may not be transferred as a whole except by the Depositary to a nominee of the Depositary, by a nominee of the Depositary to the Depositary or to another nominee of the Depositary, or by the Depositary or any such nominee to a successor Depositary or a nominee of such successor Depositary. All Global Notes shall be exchanged by the Company for Definitive Notes if (i) DTC (A) notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for the Global Notes and the Company fails to appoint a successor Depositary within 90 days after receiving such notice or (B) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and the Company fails to appoint a successor Depositary within 90 days after becoming aware of such condition; (ii) the Company, at its option, notifies the Trustee in writing that it elects to cause the issuance of Definitive Notes in exchange for Global Notes (in whole but not in part); provided that in no event shall the Legended Regulation S Global Note be exchanged by the Company for Definitive Notes other than in accordance with Section 2.07(c)(ii); or (iii) there shall have occurred and be continuing a Default or Event of Default with respect to the Notes. Upon the occurrence of any of the preceding events in (i), (ii) or (iii) above, Definitive Notes shall be issued in such names as the Depositary shall instruct the Trustee. Global Notes also may be exchanged or replaced, in whole or in part, as provided in Sections 2.08 and 2.11. Every Note authenticated and delivered in exchange for, or in lieu of, a Global Note or any portion thereof, pursuant to this Section 2.07 or Section 2.08 or 2.11, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Note. A Global Note may not be exchanged for another Note other than as provided in this Section 2.07(a); however, beneficial interests in a Global Note may be transferred and exchanged as provided in Section 2.07(b), (c) or (f).
          (b) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in the Global Notes. The transfer and exchange of beneficial interests in the Global Notes shall be effected through the Depositary, in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and the Applicable Procedures. Beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes shall be subject to restrictions on transfer comparable to those set forth herein to the extent required by the Securities Act. Transfers of beneficial interests in the Global Notes also shall require compliance with either subparagraph (i) or (ii) below, as applicable, as well as one or more of the other following subparagraphs, as applicable:
     (i) Transfer of Beneficial Interests in the Same Global Note. Beneficial interests in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the same Restricted Global Note in accordance with the transfer restrictions set forth in the Private Placement Legend; provided, however, that prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, transfers of beneficial interests in the Legended Regulation S Global Note may not be made to a U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person (other than an Initial Purchaser). Beneficial interests in any Unrestricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. No written orders or instructions shall be required to be delivered to the Registrar to effect the transfers described in this Section 2.07(b)(i).

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     (ii) All Other Transfers and Exchanges of Beneficial Interests in Global Notes. In connection with all transfers and exchanges of beneficial interests that are not subject to Section 2.07(b)(i) above, the transferor of such beneficial interest must deliver to the Registrar either (A) (1) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to credit or cause to be credited a beneficial interest in another Global Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged and (2) instructions given in accordance with the Applicable Procedures containing information regarding the Participant account to be credited with such increase or (B) (1) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to cause to be issued a Definitive Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged and (2) instructions given by the Depositary to the Registrar containing information regarding the Person in whose name such Definitive Note shall be registered to effect the transfer or exchange referred to in (1) above; provided that in no event shall Definitive Notes be issued upon the transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in the Legended Regulation S Global Note other than in accordance with Section 2.07(c)(ii). Upon consummation of an Exchange Offer by the Company in accordance with Section 2.07(f), the requirements of this Section 2.07(b)(ii) shall be deemed to have been satisfied upon receipt by the Registrar of the instructions contained in the Letter of Transmittal delivered by the holder of such beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes. Upon satisfaction of all of the requirements for transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in Global Notes contained in this Indenture and the Notes or otherwise applicable under the Securities Act, the Trustee shall adjust the principal amount of the relevant Global Notes pursuant to Section 2.07(i).
     (iii) Transfer of Beneficial Interests to Another Restricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Restricted Global Note if the transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.07(b)(ii) above and the Registrar receives the following:
     (A) if the transferee shall take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; and
     (B) if the transferee shall take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in a Legended Regulation S Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (2) thereof.
     (iv) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be exchanged by any Holder thereof for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note if the exchange or transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.07(b)(ii) above and:

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     (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder of the beneficial interest to be transferred, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal (1) it is not an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company, (2) it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (3) it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in its ordinary course of business;
     (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;
     (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or
     (D) the Registrar receives the following:
     (1) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (1)(a) thereof; or
     (2) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;
and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar or the Company so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar and the Company to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.
          If any such transfer is effected pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Company shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02, the Trustee shall authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of beneficial interests transferred pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above.
          Beneficial interests in an Unrestricted Global Note cannot be exchanged for, or transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of, a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note.

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          (c) Transfer or Exchange of Beneficial Interests for Definitive Notes.
     (i) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:
     (A) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (2)(a) thereof;
     (B) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;
     (C) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED];
     (D) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED];
     (E) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to an Institutional Accredited Investor in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than that listed in subparagraph (B) above, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable; or
     (F) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof,
the Trustee shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.07(i), and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.07(c) shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest shall instruct the Registrar through instructions from the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee shall deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.07(c)(i) shall bear the Private Placement Legend and shall be subject to all restrictions on transfer contained therein.
     (ii) Beneficial Interests in Legended Regulation S Global Note to Definitive Notes. A beneficial interest in the Legended Regulation S Global Note may not be exchanged for a Definitive Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in

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the form of a Definitive Note prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, except in the case of a transfer pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 903 or Rule 904.
     (iii) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note may exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Note or may transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note only if:
     (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the holder of such beneficial interest, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that (1) it is not an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company, (2) it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (3) it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in its ordinary course of business;
     (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;
     (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or
     (D) the Registrar receives the following:
     (3) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Definitive Note that does not bear the Private Placement Legend, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (1)(b) thereof; or
     (4) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note that does not bear the Private Placement Legend, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;
and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar or the Company so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar and the Company to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

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     (iv) Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note, then, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.07(b)(ii), the Trustee shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.07(i), and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.07(c)(iv) shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest shall instruct the Registrar through instructions from the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee shall deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.07(c)(iv) shall not bear the Private Placement Legend.
          (d) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Beneficial Interests.
     (i) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes. If any Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note or to transfer such Restricted Definitive Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:
     (A) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (2)(b) thereof;
     (B) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;
     (C) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in an “offshore transaction” in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; or
     (D) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof,
the Trustee shall cancel the Restricted Definitive Note, and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of, in the case of clause (A) above, the

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appropriate Restricted Global Note, in the case of clause (B) above, the 144A Global Note, and in the case of clause (C) above, the Regulation S Global Note.
     (ii) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Restricted Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note only if:
     (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal (1) it is not an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company, (2) it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (3) it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in its ordinary course of business;
     (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;
     (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or
     (D) the Registrar receives the following:
     (5) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (1)(c) thereof; or
     (6) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to transfer such Note to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;
and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar or the Company so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar and the Company to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

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          Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any of the subparagraphs in this Section 2.07(d)(ii), the Trustee shall cancel the Definitive Notes and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of the Unrestricted Global Note.
     (iii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of an Unrestricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Unrestricted Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note at any time. Upon receipt of a request for such an exchange or transfer, the Trustee shall cancel the applicable Unrestricted Definitive Note and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of one of the Unrestricted Global Notes.
          If any such exchange or transfer from a Definitive Note to a beneficial interest is effected pursuant to subparagraphs (ii)(B), (ii)(D) or (iii) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Company shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02, the Trustee shall authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of Definitive Notes so transferred.
          (e) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Definitive Notes. Upon request by a Holder of Definitive Notes and such Holder’s compliance with the provisions of this Section 2.07(e), the Registrar shall register the transfer or exchange of Definitive Notes. Prior to such registration of transfer or exchange, the requesting Holder shall present or surrender to the Registrar the Definitive Notes duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form satisfactory to the Registrar duly executed by such Holder or by its attorney, duly authorized in writing. In addition, the requesting Holder shall provide any additional certifications, documents and information, as applicable, required pursuant to the following provisions of this Section 2.07(e).
     (i) Restricted Definitive Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. Any Restricted Definitive Note may be transferred to and registered in the name of Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note if the Registrar receives the following:
     (A) if the transfer shall be made pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;
     (B) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]; and
     (C) if the transfer shall be made pursuant to any other exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable.
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Definitive Note or transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note if:
     (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that (1) it is not an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company, (2) it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (3) it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in its ordinary course of business;
     (B) any such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;
     (C) any such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or
     (D) the Registrar receives the following:
     (7) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C, including the certifications in item (1)(d) thereof; or
     (8) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to transfer such Note to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;
and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests, an opinion of counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.
     (iii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A Holder of Unrestricted Definitive Notes may transfer such Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note. Upon receipt of a request to register such a transfer, the Registrar shall register the Unrestricted Definitive Notes pursuant to the instructions from the Holder thereof.
          (f) Exchange Offer. Upon the occurrence of the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02, the Trustee shall authenticate (i) one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount

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of the beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes tendered for acceptance by Persons that certify in the applicable Letters of Transmittal that (x) they are not affiliates (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company, (y) they are not engaged in, and do not intend to engage in, and have no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (z) they are acquiring the Exchange Notes in their ordinary course of business and (ii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Restricted Definitive Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer. Concurrently with the issuance of such Notes, the Trustee shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Restricted Global Notes to be reduced accordingly, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Persons designated by the Holders of Restricted Global Notes so accepted Unrestricted Global Notes in the appropriate principal amount.
          (g) Legends. The following legends shall appear on the face of all Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued under this Indenture unless specifically stated otherwise in the applicable provisions of this Indenture.
     (i) Private Placement Legend. Except as permitted below, each Global Note and each Definitive Note (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) shall bear the legend in substantially the following form:
“THE SECURITY (OR ITS PREDECESSOR) EVIDENCED HEREBY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER, THE HOLDER OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUER THAT
     (A) SUCH SECURITY MAY BE RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY
     (i)(a) TO A PERSON WHO IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A, (b) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (c) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO FOREIGN PERSON IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 904 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (d) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANOTHER EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT (AND BASED UPON AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IF THE ISSUER SO REQUESTS),

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     (ii) TO THE ISSUER, OR
     (iii) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, AND
     (B) THE HOLDER WILL, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO, NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER FROM IT OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN (A) ABOVE.”
     Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Global Note or Definitive Note issued pursuant to subparagraph (b)(iv), (c)(iii), (c)(iv), (d)(ii), (d)(iii), (e)(ii), (e)(iii) or (f) to this Section 2.07 (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) shall not bear the Private Placement Legend.
     (ii) Global Note Legend. Each Global Note shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:
THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (I) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.07 OF THE INDENTURE, (II) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.07(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (III) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.12 OF THE INDENTURE AND (IV) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY.
     (iii) Original Issue Discount Legend. Each Global Note will bear a legend in substantially the following form:
FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273 AND 1275 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THIS SECURITY IS BEING ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT; FOR EACH $1,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS SECURITY, THE ISSUE PRICE IS 97.00%, THE ISSUE DATE IS JULY 20, 2007 AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY IS 9.916% PER ANNUM.

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          (h) Regulation S Global Note Legend. The Regulation S Global Note shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:
THE RIGHTS ATTACHING TO THIS REGULATION S GLOBAL NOTE, AND THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING ITS EXCHANGE FOR CERTIFICATED NOTES, ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE (AS DEFINED HEREIN).
          (i) Cancellation and/or Adjustment of Global Notes. At such time as all beneficial interests in a particular Global Note have been exchanged for Definitive Notes or a particular Global Note has been redeemed, repurchased or canceled in whole and not in part, each such Global Note shall be returned to or retained and canceled by the Trustee in accordance with Section 2.12. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Note is exchanged for or transferred to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note or for Definitive Notes, the principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note shall be reduced accordingly and an endorsement shall be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such reduction; and if the beneficial interest is being exchanged for or transferred to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note, such other Global Note shall be increased accordingly and an endorsement shall be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such increase.
          (j) General Provisions Relating to Transfers and Exchanges.
     (i) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes upon the Company’s order or at the Registrar’s request.
     (ii) No service charge shall be made to a Holder of a beneficial interest in a Global Note or to a Holder of a Definitive Note for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than any such transfer taxes or similar governmental charges payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 2.11, 3.06, 3.08, 4.10, 4.14 and 9.05).
     (iii) The Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or exchange any Note selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part.
     (iv) All Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Global Notes or Definitive Notes shall be the valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Global Notes or Definitive Notes surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.
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before the day of any selection of Notes for redemption under Section 3.02 and ending at the close of business on the day of selection, (B) to register the transfer of or to exchange any Note so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part, (C) to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note between a record date and the next succeeding interest payment date or (D) to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note tendered and not withdrawn in connection with a Change of Control Offer or an Asset Sale Offer.
     (vi) Prior to due presentment for the registration of a transfer of any Note, the Trustee, any Agent and the Company may deem and treat the Person in whose name any Note is registered as the absolute owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of and interest on such Notes and for all other purposes, and none of the Trustee, any Agent or the Company shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
     (vii) The Trustee shall authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.02.
     (viii) All certifications, certificates and Opinions of Counsel required to be submitted to the Registrar pursuant to this Section 2.07 to effect a registration of transfer or exchange may be submitted by facsimile.
Section 2.08. Replacement Notes.
          (a) If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or the Company or if the Trustee receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Note, the Company shall issue and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, shall authenticate a replacement Note if the Trustee’s requirements are met. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity bond must be supplied by the Holder that is sufficient in the judgment of the Trustee and the Company to protect the Company, the Trustee, any Agent and any authenticating agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Company may charge for its expenses in replacing a Note.
          (b) Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with all other Notes duly issued hereunder.
Section 2.09. Outstanding Notes.
          (a) The Notes outstanding at any time are all the Notes authenticated by the Trustee except for those canceled by it, those delivered to it for cancellation, those reductions in the interest in a Global Note effected by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions hereof, and those described in this Section as not outstanding. Except as set forth in Section 2.10, a Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or an Affiliate of the Company holds the Note; however, Notes held by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company shall not be deemed to be outstanding for purposes of Section 3.07(b).

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          (b) If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.08, it ceases to be outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Note is held by a bona fide purchaser or protected purchaser.
          (c) If the principal amount of any Note is considered paid under Section 4.01, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue.
          (d) If the Paying Agent (other than the Company, a Subsidiary of the Company or an Affiliate of any of the foregoing) holds, on a redemption date or maturity date, money sufficient to pay Notes payable on that date, then on and after that date such Notes shall be deemed to be no longer outstanding and shall cease to accrue interest.
Section 2.10. Treasury Notes.
          In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of Notes have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the Company, or by any Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company, shall be considered as though not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver or consent, only Notes that the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so disregarded.
Section 2.11. Temporary Notes.
          (a) Until certificates representing Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, shall authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes shall be substantially in the form of Definitive Notes but may have variations that the Company considers appropriate for temporary Notes and as shall be reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. Without unreasonable delay, the Company shall prepare and the Trustee shall authenticate definitive Notes in exchange for temporary Notes.
          (b) Holders of temporary Notes shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture.
Section 2.12. Cancellation.
          The Company at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and Paying Agent shall forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee and no one else shall cancel all Notes surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment, replacement or cancellation and shall dispose of canceled Notes in accordance with its procedures for the disposition of canceled securities in effect as of the date of such disposition (subject to the record retention requirement of the Exchange Act). Certification of the disposition of all canceled Notes shall be delivered to the Company. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace Notes that it has paid or that have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.

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Section 2.13. Defaulted Interest.
          If the Company defaults in a payment of interest on the Notes, it shall pay the defaulted interest in any lawful manner plus, to the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01. The Company shall notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of defaulted interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed each such special record date and payment date, provided that no such special record date shall be less than 10 days prior to the related payment date for such defaulted interest. At least 15 days before the special record date, the Company (or, upon the written request of the Company, the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company) shall mail or cause to be mailed to Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date and the amount of such interest to be paid.
Section 2.14. CUSIP Numbers.
          The Company in issuing the Notes may use “CUSIP” numbers (if then generally in use), and, if so, the Trustee shall use “CUSIP” numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders; provided that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of a redemption and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers printed on the Notes, and any such redemption shall not be affected by any defect in or omission of such numbers. The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee of any change in the “CUSIP” numbers.
ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION AND OFFERS TO
PURCHASE
Section 3.01. Notices to Trustee.
          If the Company elects to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of Section 3.07, it shall furnish to the Trustee, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate setting forth (i) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur, (ii) the redemption date, (iii) the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed and (iv) the redemption price.
Section 3.02. Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed.
          (a) If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, the Trustee shall select the Notes to be redeemed among the Holders of the Notes in compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange, if any, on which the Notes are listed or, if the Notes are not so listed, on a pro rata basis, by lot or in accordance with any other method the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate. In the event of partial redemption by lot, the particular Notes to be redeemed shall be selected, unless otherwise provided herein, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date by the Trustee from the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption.

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          (b) The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Notes selected for redemption and, in the case of any Note selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. No Notes in amounts of $1,000 or less shall be redeemed in part. Notes and portions of Notes selected shall be in amounts of $1,000 or whole multiples of $1,000; except that if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not a multiple of $1,000, shall be redeemed. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption.
Section 3.03. Notice of Redemption.
          (a) At least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the Company shall mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.
          The notice shall identify the Notes to be redeemed and shall state:
     (i) the redemption date;
     (ii) the redemption price;
     (iii) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the original Note shall be issued in the name of the Holder thereof upon cancellation of the original Note;
     (iv) the name and address of the Paying Agent;
     (v) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price and become due on the date fixed for redemption;
     (vi) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment, interest, if any, on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date;
     (vii) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and
     (viii) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes.
          (b) At the Company’s request, the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption in the Company’s name and at its expense; provided, however, that the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee, at least 45 days prior to the redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the information to be stated in such

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notice as provided in Section 3.03(a). The notice, if mailed in the manner provided herein shall be presumed to have been given, whether or not the Holder receives such notice.
Section 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption.
          Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section 3.03, Notes called for redemption become irrevocably due and payable on the redemption date at the redemption price. Interest, if any, on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date, unless the Company defaults in making the applicable redemption payment. A notice of redemption may not be conditional.
Section 3.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.
          (a) Not later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the redemption date, the Company shall deposit with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption price of and accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed on that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent shall promptly return to the Company any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Company in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption price of, and accrued and unpaid interest on, all Notes to be redeemed.
          (b) If the Company complies with the provisions of Section 3.05(a), on and after the redemption date, interest shall cease to accrue on the Notes or the portions of Notes called for redemption. If a Note is redeemed on or after an interest record date but on or prior to the related interest payment date, then any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date. If any Note called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender for redemption because of the failure of the Company to comply with Section 3.05(a), interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal from the redemption date until such principal is paid and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01.
Section 3.06. Notes Redeemed in Part.
          Upon surrender and cancellation of a Note that is redeemed in part, the Company shall issue and the Trustee shall authenticate for the Holder at the expense of the Company a new Note equal in principal amount to the unredeemed portion of the Note surrendered. No Notes in denominations of $1,000 or less shall be redeemed in part.
Section 3.07. Optional Redemption.
          (a) The Company shall have the option to redeem the Notes at the redemption prices, on the dates and in the manner provided in paragraph 5 of the Notes.
          (b) Any redemption pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3.01 through 3.06.

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Section 3.08. Repurchase Offers.
          In the event that, pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.14, the Company shall be required to commence an offer to all Holders to purchase all or a portion of their respective Notes (a "Repurchase Offer”), it shall follow the procedures specified in such Sections and, to the extent not inconsistent therewith, the procedures specified below.
          The Repurchase Offer shall remain open for a period of no less than 30 days and no more than 60 days following its commencement, except to the extent that a longer period is required by applicable law (the “Offer Period”). No later than five Business Days after the termination of the Offer Period (the “Purchase Date”), the Company shall purchase the principal amount of Notes required to be purchased pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.14 (the “Offer Amount”) or, if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered in response to the Repurchase Offer.
          If the Purchase Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest shall be payable to Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Repurchase Offer.
          Upon the commencement of a Repurchase Offer, the Company shall send, by first class mail, a notice to the Trustee and each of the Holders, with a copy to the Trustee. The notice shall contain all instructions and materials necessary to enable such Holders to tender Notes pursuant to the Repurchase Offer. The Repurchase Offer shall be made to all Holders. The notice, which shall govern the terms of the Repurchase Offer, shall state:
     (i) that the Repurchase Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 3.08 and Section 4.10 or Section 4.14, and the length of time the Repurchase Offer shall remain open;
     (ii) the Offer Amount, the purchase price and the Purchase Date;
     (iii) that any Note not tendered or accepted for payment shall continue to accrue interest and Additional Interest, if any;
     (iv) that, unless the Company defaults in making such payment, any Note (or portion thereof) accepted for payment pursuant to the Repurchase Offer shall cease to accrue interest and Additional Interest, if any, after the Purchase Date;
     (v) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to a Repurchase Offer may elect to have Notes purchased in integral multiples of $1,000 only;
     (vi) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to any Repurchase Offer shall be required to surrender the Note, with the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” on the reverse of the Note completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Company, a depositary, if appointed by the Company, or a Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice at least three days before the Purchase Date;

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     (vii) that Holders shall be entitled to withdraw their election if the Company, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than the expiration of the Offer Period, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the Note the Holder delivered for purchase and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing such Holder’s election to have such Note purchased;
     (viii) that, if the aggregate amount of Notes surrendered by Holders exceeds the Offer Amount, the Trustee shall, subject in the case of a Repurchase Offer made pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.10, select the Notes to be purchased on a pro rata basis (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Trustee so that only Notes in denominations of $1,000, or integral multiples thereof, shall be purchased); and
     (ix) that Holders whose Notes were purchased only in part shall be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer).
          On the Purchase Date, the Company shall, to the extent lawful, subject in the case of a Repurchase Offer made pursuant to Section 4.10 to the provisions of Section 4.10, accept for payment on a pro rata basis to the extent necessary, the Offer Amount of Notes (or portions thereof) tendered pursuant to the Repurchase Offer, or if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered, and shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that such Notes (or portions thereof) were accepted for payment by the Company in accordance with the terms of this Section 3.08. The Company, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, shall promptly (but in any case not later than five Business Days after the Purchase Date) mail or deliver to each tendering Holder an amount equal to the purchase price of Notes tendered by such Holder, as the case may be, and accepted by the Company for purchase, and the Company shall promptly issue a new Note. The Trustee, upon written request from the Company shall authenticate and mail or deliver such new Note to such Holder, in a principal amount equal to any unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered. Any Note not so accepted shall be promptly mailed or delivered by the Company to the respective Holder thereof. The Company shall publicly announce the results of the Repurchase Offer on the Purchase Date.
          The Company shall comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws or regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes pursuant to a Repurchase Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with Section 3.08, 4.10 or 4.14, the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall not be deemed to have breached its obligations under Section 3.08, 4.10 or 4.14 by virtue of such compliance.
Section 3.09. No Sinking Fund.
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ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
Section 4.01. Payment of Notes.
          (a) The Company shall pay or cause to be paid the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes. Principal, premium, if any, and interest shall be considered paid on the date due if the Paying Agent, if other than the Company or one of its Subsidiaries, holds as of 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the due date money deposited by the Company in immediately available funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and interest then due. The Company shall pay all Additional Interest, if any, in the same manner on the dates and in the amounts set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
          (b) The Company shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal at the rate equal to the then applicable interest rate on the Notes to the extent lawful; it shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest, and Additional Interest (without regard to any applicable grace period) at the same rate to the extent lawful.
Section 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency.
          (a) The Company shall maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee or Registrar or agent of the Trustee or Registrar) where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Company shall give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee.
          (b) The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however, that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York for such purposes. The Company shall give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.
          (c) The Company hereby designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as one such office or agency of the Company in accordance with Section 2.04 of this Indenture.
Section 4.03. Reports.
          (a) The Company shall furnish to the Trustee and, upon request, to the Holders a copy of all of the information and reports referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) below, if such

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information and reports are not filed electronically with the Commission, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and regulations:
          (i) all quarterly and annual financial information that would be required to be contained in a filing with the Commission on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the Company were required to file such Forms, including a “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and, with respect to the annual information only, a report on the annual financial statements by the Company’s certified independent accountants; and
          (ii) all current reports that would be required to be filed with the Commission on Form 8-K if the Company were required to file such reports.
          (b) Whether or not required by the Commission, the Company shall comply with the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and will file the reports specified in the preceding paragraph with the Commission within the time periods specified above unless the Commission will not accept such a filing. The Company shall not take any action for the purpose of causing the Commission not to accept any such filings. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commission will not accept the Company’s filings for any reason, the Company shall post the reports referred to in the preceding clause on its website within the time periods that would apply if the Company were required to file those reports with the Commission.
          (c) If the Company has designated any of its Subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries or if any of the Company’s Subsidiaries are not Guarantors, then the Company shall include a reasonably detailed discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, or if more than one, of such Unrestricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole and of such non-Guarantor Subsidiaries taken as a whole, separately in each case, in the section of the Company’s quarterly and annual financial information required by this clause under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and further, in the case of the non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, also include a presentation of the financial condition and results of operations of such non-Guarantor Subsidiaries on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes thereto, separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries.
          (d) For so long as any Notes remain outstanding, the Company and the Guarantors shall furnish to the Holders and to prospective investors, upon their request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.
Section 4.04. Compliance Certificate.
          (a) The Company and each Guarantor (to the extent that such Guarantor is so required under the TIA) shall deliver to the Trustee, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, an Officers’ Certificate stating that a review of the activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the supervision of the signing Officers with a view to determining whether the Company and the Guarantors have kept, observed, performed and fulfilled their obligations under this Indenture, and further stating, as to each such Officer signing such certificate, that to his or her knowledge, the Company and the Guarantors have kept, observed, performed and fulfilled their obligations under this Indenture

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and are not in default in the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (or, if a Default or Event of Default shall have occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of Default of which he or she may have knowledge and what action the Company and the Guarantors are taking or propose to take with respect thereto) and that to his or her knowledge no event has occurred and remains in existence by reason of which payments on account of the principal of or interest, if any, on the Notes is prohibited or if such event has occurred, a description of the event and what action the Company and the Guarantors are taking or propose to take with respect thereto.
          (b) The Company shall, so long as any of the Notes are outstanding, deliver to the Trustee, within five Business Days after any Officer becomes aware of any Default or Event of Default, an Officers’ Certificate specifying such Default or Event of Default and what action the Company and the Guarantors are taking or propose to take with respect thereto.
Section 4.05. Taxes.
          The Company shall pay, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to pay, prior to delinquency, any taxes, assessments, and governmental levies except such as are contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings or where the failure to effect such payment is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders of the Notes.
Section 4.06. Stay, Extension and Usury Laws.
          The Company and each of the Guarantors covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it shall not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company and each of the Guarantors (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that it shall not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but shall suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.
Section 4.07. Restricted Payments.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly:
          (i) declare or pay (without duplication) any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of the Company’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any payment in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect holders of the Company’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests in their capacity as such (other than dividends, payments or distributions (x) payable in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or (y) to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company);

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          (ii) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including, without limitation, in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) any Equity Interests of the Company, or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof held by Persons other than the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
          (iii) make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantees, except (a) a payment of interest or principal at the Stated Maturity thereof or (b) the purchase, repurchase or other acquisition of any such Indebtedness in anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of such purchase, repurchase or other acquisition; or
          (iv) make any Restricted Investment (all such payments and other actions set forth in clauses (i) through (iv) above being collectively referred to as “Restricted Payments”),
unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment:
          (A) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would occur as a consequence thereof; and
          (B) the Company would, at the time of such Restricted Payment and after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Restricted Payment had been made at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, have been permitted to Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09; and
          (C) such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the Old Notes Issue Date (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (x) of the next succeeding paragraph (b)), is less than the sum, without duplication, of:
     (1) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income of the Company for the period (taken as one accounting period) from the beginning of the first fiscal quarter commencing after the Old Notes Issue Date to the end of the Company’s most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available at the time of such Restricted Payment (or, if such Consolidated Net Income for such period is a deficit, less 100% of such deficit), plus
     (2) 100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds and the Fair Market Value of assets other than cash received by the Company since the Old Notes Issue Date as a contribution to its common equity capital or from the issue or sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or from the Incurrence of Indebtedness of the Company that has been converted into or exchanged for such Equity Interests (other than Equity Interests sold to, or Indebtedness held by, a Subsidiary of the Company), plus
     (3) with respect to Restricted Investments made by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the Old Notes Issue Date, an amount equal to the net reduction in such Restricted Investments in any Person resulting from

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repayments of loans or advances, or other transfers of assets, in each case to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or from the net cash proceeds from the sale of any such Restricted Investment (except, in each case, to the extent any such payment or proceeds are included in the calculation of Consolidated Net Income), from the release of any Guarantee (except to the extent any amounts are paid under such Guarantee) or from redesignations of Unrestricted Subsidiaries as Restricted Subsidiaries, not to exceed, in each case, the amount of Restricted Investments previously made by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in such Person or Unrestricted Subsidiary after the Old Notes Issue Date; plus
     (4) the amount by which Indebtedness of the Company is reduced on the Company’s most recent quarterly balance sheet upon the conversion or exchange subsequent to the Old Notes Issue Date of any Indebtedness of the Company convertible or exchangeable for Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (less the amount of any cash or the Fair Market Value of any other property distributed by the Company upon such conversion or exchange) plus the amount of any cash received by the Company upon such conversion or exchange; provided, however, that such amount may not exceed the net proceeds received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries from the conversion or exchange of such Indebtedness (excluding Net Proceeds from conversion or exchange by a Subsidiary of the Company or by an employee ownership plan or by a trust established by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for the benefit of their employees).
          (b) The preceding provisions will not prohibit, so long as, in the case of clauses (vii) and (xii) below, no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby:
          (i) the payment of any dividend within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof, if at said date of declaration such payment would have complied with the provisions of this Indenture;
          (ii) the payment of any dividend by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the holders of its Common Stock on a pro rata basis;
          (iii) the redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition of any subordinated Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock of the Company or any Guarantor or of any Equity Interests of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in exchange for, or out of the net cash proceeds of a contribution to the Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or a substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) of, Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition will be excluded from Section 4.07(a)(iii)(b);
          (iv) the defeasance, redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of Indebtedness subordinated to the Notes or the Note Guarantees with the net cash proceeds from an Incurrence of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness;

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          (v) Investments acquired as a capital contribution to, or in exchange for, or out of the net cash proceeds of a substantially concurrent offering of, Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such acquisition or exchange will be excluded from Section 4.07(a)(iii)(b);
          (vi) the repurchase of Capital Stock deemed to occur upon the exercise of options or warrants to the extent that such Capital Stock represents all or a portion of the exercise price thereof;
          (vii) the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Equity Interests of the Company held by any current or former employee or director of the Company (or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) pursuant to the terms of any employee equity subscription agreement, stock option agreement or similar agreement entered into in the ordinary course of business; provided that the aggregate price paid for all such repurchased, redeemed, acquired or retired Equity Interests in a calendar year does not exceed $2.0 million (with unused amounts in any calendar year after the Old Notes Issue Date being carried over to succeeding calendar years (without giving effect to the following proviso)) and does not exceed $6.0 million in aggregate; provided further that such amount in any calendar year may be increased by an amount not to exceed (A) the net cash proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company to members of management or directors of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries that occurs after the Old Notes Issue Date (to the extent such cash proceeds from the sale of such Equity Interests have not otherwise been applied to the payment of Restricted Payments) plus (B) the net cash proceeds of key man life insurance policies received by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the Old Notes Issue Date, less (C) the amount of any Restricted Payments made pursuant to clauses (A) and (B) of this clause (vii) after the Old Notes Issue Date;
          (viii) payments in respect of management fees to any of the Principals pursuant to agreements in effect on the Old Notes Issue Date as described in this Offering Memorandum in an amount not to exceed an aggregate amount of $500,000 in any calendar year;
          (ix) payments of dividends on Disqualified Stock otherwise permitted under this Indenture;
          (x) 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 the Company;
          (xi) payments of dividends on the Company’s common stock following the first bona fide underwritten public offering of common stock of the Company after the Closing Date, of up to 6% per annum of the net cash proceeds received by the Company from such public offering; provided however, that (A) at the time of payment of any such dividend, no Default will have occurred and be continuing (or result therefrom), and (B) the aggregate amount of all dividends paid under this clause (xi) will not exceed the aggregate amount of net proceeds received by the Company from such public offering; and

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          (xii) other Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10.0 million since the Old Notes Issue Date.
          (c) The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the Fair Market Value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the asset(s) or securities proposed to be transferred or issued to or by the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. Not later than the date of making any Restricted Payment, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that such Restricted Payment is permitted and setting forth the basis upon which the calculations required by this Section 4.07 were computed, together with a copy of any opinion or appraisal required by this Indenture.
Section 4.08. Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:
          (i) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock (or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits) to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or pay any liabilities owed to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
          (ii) make loans or advances to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or
          (iii) transfer any of its properties or assets to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.
          (b) However, Section 4.08(a) will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions:
          (i) existing under, by reason of or with respect to the Credit Agreement, Existing Indebtedness or any other agreements in effect on the Closing Date and any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, extensions, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings thereof, provided that the encumbrances and restrictions in any such amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, extensions, supplements, refundings, replacement or refinancings are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the Credit Agreement, Existing Indebtedness or such other agreements, as the case may be, as in effect on the Closing Date;
          (ii) set forth in the Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantees;
          (iii) existing under, by reason of or with respect to applicable law;
          (iv) with respect to any Person or the property or assets of a Person acquired by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries existing at the time of such acquisition and not incurred in connection with or in contemplation of such acquisition, which encumbrance or

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restriction is not applicable to any Person or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person so acquired and any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, extensions, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings thereof; provided that the encumbrances and restrictions in any such amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, extensions, supplements, refundings, replacement or refinancings are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those in effect on the date of the acquisition;
          (v) in the case of Section 4.08(a)(iii):
     (A) that restrict in a customary manner the subletting, assignment or transfer of any property or asset that is a lease, license, conveyance or contract or similar property or asset,
     (B) existing by virtue of any transfer of, agreement to transfer, option or right with respect to, or Lien on, any property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof not otherwise prohibited by this Indenture;
     (C) any encumbrance or restriction arising or existing by reason of construction loans or purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business and Capital Lease Obligations, in each case to the extent permitted under this Indenture;
     (D) customary restrictions imposed on the transfer of intellectual property in connection with licenses of such intellectual property in the ordinary course of business;
     (E) encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of provisions with respect to the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements and other similar agreements, in each case to the extent permitted under the Indenture, so long as any such encumbrances or restrictions are not applicable to any Person (to its property or assets) other than such joint venture or a Subsidiary thereof; or
     (F) arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business, not relating to any Indebtedness, and that do not, individually or in the aggregate, detract from the value of property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof in any manner material to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof;
          (vi) existing under, by reason of or with respect to any agreement for the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock of, or property and assets of, a Restricted Subsidiary that restrict distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary pending such sale or other disposition; and
          (vii) on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers or required by insurance, surety or bonding companies, in each case, under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business.

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Section 4.09. Incurrence of Indebtedness.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, Incur any Indebtedness; provided, however, that the Company or any Guarantor may Incur Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Company’s most recently ended four full fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available immediately preceding the date on which such additional Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock is Incurred would have been at least 2.0 to 1, determined on a pro forma basis (including a pro forma application of the net proceeds therefrom), as if the additional Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock had been Incurred at the beginning of such four-quarter period.
          (b) So long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would be caused thereby. Section 4.09(a) will not prohibit the Incurrence of the following items of Indebtedness (collectively, “Permitted Debt”):
          (i) the Incurrence by the Company or any Guarantor of Indebtedness under Credit Facilities (including, without limitation, the Incurrence by the Company and the Guarantors of Guarantees thereof) in an aggregate amount at any one time outstanding pursuant to this clause (1) not to exceed $200.0 million, less the aggregate amount of all Net Proceeds of Asset Sales applied by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof to permanently repay any such Indebtedness pursuant to Section 4.10 ; provided that a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Domestic Subsidiary or a Guarantor of Indebtedness under the Credit Facilities may incur Indebtedness pursuant to this clause (i), together with Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to clause (ix) of this Section 4.09(b), in an aggregate amount, after giving effect to such Incurrence, at any time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (a) $25.0 million or (b) 40% of the aggregate Consolidated Net Assets of such Restricted Subsidiaries;
          (ii) the Incurrence of Existing Indebtedness;
          (iii) the Incurrence by the Company and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the Notes and the related Note Guarantees to be issued on the Closing Date;
          (iv) the Incurrence by the Company or any Guarantor of Indebtedness represented by Capital Lease Obligations, mortgage financings, construction loans or purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business, in each case Incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property, plant or equipment used by the Company or any such Guarantor, in an aggregate amount, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to this clause (iv), not to exceed 7.5% of the Company’s Consolidated Net Assets at any time outstanding;
          (v) the Incurrence by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refund, refinance or replace Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness)

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that was permitted by the Indenture to be Incurred under Section 4.09(a) or clause (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), or (x) of this Section 4.09(b);
          (vi) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness owing to and held by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however, that:
     (a) if the Company or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness, such Indebtedness must be unsecured and expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all Obligations;
     (b) Indebtedness owed to the Company or any Guarantor must be evidenced by an unsubordinated promissory note, unless the obligor under such Indebtedness is the Company or a Guarantor; and
     (c) (i) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary thereof and (ii) any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not either the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary thereof, will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an Incurrence of such Indebtedness by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (vi);
          (vii) the Guarantee by the Company or any of the Guarantors of Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was permitted to be Incurred by another provision of this Section 4.09; or
          (viii) the Incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations that are Incurred for the purpose of fixing, hedging or swapping interest rate, commodity price or foreign currency exchange rate risk (or to reverse or amend any such agreements previously made for such purposes), and not for speculative purposes, and that do not increase the Indebtedness of the obligor outstanding at any time other than as a result of fluctuations in interest rates, commodity prices or foreign currency exchange rates or by reason of fees, indemnities and compensation payable thereunder;
          (ix) the Incurrence by any Restricted Subsidiary other than a Domestic Subsidiary of Indebtedness in an aggregate amount at any time outstanding, after giving effect to such Incurrence and together with any Indebtedness Incurred under the proviso in clause (1) of this Section 4.09(b), not to exceed the greater of (a) $25 million or (b) 40% of the Consolidated Net Assets of any such Restricted Subsidiaries; or
          (x) the Incurrence by the Company or any Guarantor of additional Indebtedness in an aggregate amount at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to this clause (x), not to exceed the greater of (a) $15.0 million or (b) 5% of the Consolidated Net Assets of the Company.

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          For purposes of determining compliance with this covenant, in the event that any proposed Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in Sections 4.09(b)(i) through (x) above, or is entitled to be Incurred pursuant to Section 4.09(a), the Company shall be permitted to classify such item of Indebtedness at the time of its Incurrence in any manner that complies with this Section 4.09. In addition, any Indebtedness originally classified as Incurred pursuant to Sections 4.09(b)(i) through (x) above may later be reclassified by the Company such that it will be deemed as having been Incurred pursuant to another of such clauses to the extent that such reclassified Indebtedness could be incurred pursuant to such new clause at the time of such reclassification. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement outstanding on the Old Notes Issue Date will be deemed to have been Incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by Section 4.09(b)(i).
          (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.09, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that may be Incurred pursuant to this covenant will not be deemed to be exceeded with respect to any outstanding Indebtedness due solely to the result of fluctuations in the exchange rates of currencies.
Section 4.10. Asset Sales.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless:
          (i) the Company (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of such Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of; and
          (ii) at least 75% of the consideration therefor received by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash, Cash Equivalents or Replacement Assets or a combination of both. For purposes of this provision, each of the following will be deemed to be cash:
     (A) any liabilities (as shown on the Company’s or such Restricted Subsidiary’s most recent balance sheet) of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities, Indebtedness that is by its terms subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantee and liabilities to the extent owed to the Company or any Affiliate of the Company) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets or Equity Interests pursuant to a written novation agreement that releases the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from further liability therefor;
     (B) any securities, notes or other obligations received by the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee that are contemporaneously (subject to ordinary settlement periods) converted by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash (to the extent of the cash received in that conversion); and

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     (C) any Designated Non-Cash Consideration received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in such Asset Sale having an aggregated Fair Market Value, taken together with all other Designated Non-Cash consideration received pursuant to this clause (c) that is at that time outstanding, not to exceed the greater of (x) 5.0% of the Company’s Consolidated Net Assets as of the date or receipt of such Designated Non-Cash Consideration and (y) $15.0 million (with the Fair Market Value of each item of Designated Non-Cash Consideration being measured at the time received and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value).
          (b) Within 540 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Company may apply such Net Proceeds at its option:
          (i) to repay Senior Debt and, if the Senior Debt repaid is revolving credit Indebtedness, to correspondingly reduce commitments with respect thereto; or
          (ii) to purchase Replacement Assets (or enter into a binding agreement to purchase such Replacement Assets; provided that (x) such purchase is consummated within 90 days after the date of such binding agreement and (y) if such purchase is not consummated, within the period set forth in subclause (x), the Net Proceeds not so applied will be deemed to be Excess Proceeds (as defined below)).
Pending the final application of any such Net Proceeds, the Company may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise invest such Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by the Indenture.
          (c) On the 541st day after an Asset Sale or such earlier date, if any, as the Company determines not to apply the Net Proceeds relating to such Asset Sale as set forth in Section 4.10(b) (each such date being referred to as an “Excess Proceeds Trigger Date”), such aggregate amount of Net Proceeds that has not been applied on or before the Excess Proceeds Trigger Date as permitted in Section 4.10(b) (“Excess Proceeds”) will be applied by the Company to make an offer (an “Asset Sale Offer”) to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that ranks pari passu in right of payment with the Notes or any Note Guarantee containing provisions similar to those set forth in the Indenture with respect to offers to purchase with the proceeds of sales of assets, to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased using the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to the date of purchase, and will be payable in cash.
          (d) The Company may defer the Asset Sale Offer until there are aggregate unutilized Excess Proceeds equal to or in excess of $10.0 million resulting from one or more Asset Sales, at which time the entire unutilized amount of Excess Proceeds (not only the amount in excess of $10.0 million) will be applied as provided in the preceding paragraph. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company may use such Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer

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exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness will be purchased on a pro rata basis based on the principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness tendered. Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, Excess Proceeds subject to such Asset Sale and still held by the Company shall no longer be deemed to be Excess Proceeds.
          (e) The Company shall comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of Notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Asset Sales provisions of the Indenture, the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Asset Sale provisions of the Indenture by virtue of such compliance.
Section 4.11. Transactions with Affiliates.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into, make, amend, renew or extend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or Guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate (each, an “Affiliate Transaction”), unless:
          (i) such Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that would have been obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary with a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and
          (ii) the Company delivers to the Trustee:
     (A) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5.0 million, a Board Resolution set forth in an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions complies with this covenant, and that such Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions has been approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Company; and
     (B) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $25.0 million, an opinion as to the fairness to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary of such Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions from a financial point of view issued by an independent accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing.
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          (i) transactions between or among the Company and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries;
          (ii) payment of reasonable and customary fees to, and reasonable and customary indemnification and similar payments on behalf of, directors of the Company;
          (iii) Restricted Payments that are permitted by the provisions of the Indenture under Section 4.07 including, without limitation, payments included in the definition of “Permitted Investments”; and
          (iv) any sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company;
          (v) the receipt by the Company of any capital contribution from its shareholders;
          (vi) transactions pursuant to agreements or arrangements in effect on the Old Notes Issue Date and described in the Old Notes Offering Memorandum, or any amendment, modification, or supplement thereto or replacement thereof, as long as such agreement or arrangement, as so amended, modified or supplemented or replaced, taken as a whole, is not more disadvantageous to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries than the original agreements or arrangements in existence on the Old Notes Issue Date;
          (vii) payment by the Company of management or other similar fees to any of the Principals pursuant to any agreement or arrangement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 in any calendar year; and
          (viii) any employment, consulting, service or termination agreement, or reasonable and customary indemnification arrangements, entered into by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries with officers and employees of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and the payment of compensation to officers and employees of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (including amounts paid pursuant to employee benefit plans, employee stock option or similar plans), so long as such agreement or payment has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Section 4.12. Liens.
          The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any Lien of any kind securing Indebtedness (other than Permitted Liens) upon any of their property or assets, now owned or hereafter acquired, unless all payments due under the Indenture and the Notes are secured on an equal and ratable basis with the obligations so secured (or, in the case of Indebtedness subordinated to the Notes or the Note Guarantees, prior or senior thereto, with the same relative priority as the Notes will have with respect to such subordinated Indebtedness) until such time as such obligations are no longer secured by a Lien.

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Section 4.13. Business Activities.
          The Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary thereof to, engage in any business other than Permitted Businesses, except to such extent as would not be material to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
Section 4.14. Offer to Repurchase upon a Change of Control.
          (a) If a Change of Control occurs, each Holder of Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of that Holder’s Notes pursuant to an offer (a “Change of Control Offer”) on the terms set forth in the Indenture. In the Change of Control Offer, the Company shall offer a payment (a “Change of Control Payment”) in cash equal to not less than 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, thereon, to the date of repurchase (the “Change of Control Payment Date,” which date will be no earlier than the date of such Change of Control). No later than 30 days following any Change of Control, the Company shall mail a notice to each Holder describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and offering to repurchase Notes on the Change of Control Payment Date specified in such notice, which date will be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed, pursuant to the procedures required by Section 3.08 and described in such notice. The Company shall comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes as a result of a Change of Control. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Change of Control provisions of the Indenture, the Company shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Change of Control provisions of this Indenture by virtue of such compliance.
          (b) On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company shall, to the extent lawful:
          (i) accept for payment all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;
          (ii) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions thereof so tendered; and
          (iii) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes so accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions thereof being purchased by the Company.
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authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any; provided that each such new Note will be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof.
          (d) The Company shall publicly announce the results of the change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date.
          (e) Prior to complying with the provisions of this covenant, but in any event no later than 30 days following a Change of Control, the Company shall either repay all outstanding Senior Debt or obtain the requisite consents, if any, under all agreements governing outstanding Senior Debt to permit the repurchase of Notes required by this covenant.
          (f) The Company shall not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Company and purchases all Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn under such Change of Control Offer.
Section 4.15. Limitation on Senior Subordinated Debt.
          The Company shall not Incur any Indebtedness that is subordinate in right of payment to any Senior Debt of the Company unless it ranks pari passu or subordinate in right of payment to the Notes. No Guarantor shall Incur any Indebtedness that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Senior Debt of such Guarantor unless it ranks pari passu or subordinate in right of payment to such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee. For purposes of the foregoing, no Indebtedness will be deemed to be subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor, as applicable, solely by reason of Liens or Guarantees arising or created in respect of such other Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor or by virtue of the fact that the holders of any secured Indebtedness have entered into intercreditor agreements giving one or more of such holders priority over the other holders in the collateral held by them.
Section 4.16. Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.
          (a) The Board of Directors of the Company may designate any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided that:
          (i) any Guarantee by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof of any Indebtedness of the Subsidiary being so designated shall be deemed to be an Incurrence of Indebtedness by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary (or both, if applicable) at the time of such designation, and such Incurrence of Indebtedness would be permitted under Section 4.09 and any lien on the property of the Restricted Subsidiary will be permitted to exist under Section 4.12;

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          (ii) the aggregate Fair Market Value of all outstanding Investments owned by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary being so designated (including any Guarantee by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary) shall be deemed to be a Restricted Investment made as of the time of such designation and that such Investment would be permitted under Section 4.07;
          (iii) the Subsidiary being so designated:
     (A) except as permitted under Section 4.11, is not party to any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company unless the terms of any such agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding are no less favorable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons who are not Affiliates of the Company;
     (B) is a Person with respect to which neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct or indirect obligation (i) to subscribe for additional Equity Interests or (ii) to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or to cause such Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and
     (C) has not Guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, except to the extent such Guarantee or credit support would be released upon such designation; and
          (iv) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation.
          (b) Any designation of a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee the Board Resolution giving effect to such designation and an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by this Indenture. If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet any of the preceding requirements and such failure continues for a period of 30 days, it shall thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture and any Indebtedness, Investments, or Liens on the property, of such Subsidiary shall be deemed to be Incurred or made by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as of such date and, if such Indebtedness, Investments or Liens are not permitted to be Incurred or made as of such date under the Indenture, the Company shall be in default under this Indenture.
          (c) The Board of Directors of the Company may at any time designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that:
          (i) such designation will be deemed to be an Incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary and such designation will only be permitted if such Indebtedness is permitted under Section 4.09;

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          (ii) all outstanding Investments owned by such Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be deemed to be made as of the time of such designation and such designation shall only be permitted if such Investments would be permitted under Section 4.07;
          (iii) all Liens upon property or assets of such Unrestricted Subsidiary existing at the time of such designation would be permitted under Section 4.12; and
          (iv) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation.
Section 4.17. Payments for Consent.
          The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration to or for the benefit of any Holder of Notes for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of the Indenture or the Notes unless such consideration is offered to be paid and is paid to all Holders of the Notes that consent, waive or agree to amend in the time frame set forth in the solicitation documents relating to such consent, waiver or agreement.
Section 4.18. Guarantees.
          (a) If the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries acquires or creates another Domestic Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary) on or after the Closing Date, then that newly acquired or created Domestic Subsidiary must become a Guarantor of the Notes and execute a supplemental indenture and deliver an Opinion of Counsel with respect to such Guarantee. Any Immaterial Subsidiary that no longer meets the definition of Immaterial Subsidiary must become a Guarantor of the Notes in accordance with Section 4.18(b).
          (b) The Company shall not permit any Domestic Subsidiary (including any Immaterial Subsidiary), directly or indirectly, to Guarantee or pledge any assets to secure the payment of any other Indebtedness of the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary thereof unless such Restricted Subsidiary is a Guarantor or simultaneously executes and delivers to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel and a supplemental indenture, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, providing for the Guarantee of the payment of the Notes by such Restricted Subsidiary, which Guarantee will be senior to, or pari passu with, such Subsidiary’s Guarantee of such other Indebtedness unless such other Indebtedness is Senior Debt, in which case the Guarantee of the Notes may be subordinated to the Guarantee of such Senior Debt to the same extent as the Notes are subordinated to such Senior Debt.
          (c) A Guarantor may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than the Company or another Guarantor, unless:
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          (ii) either:
     (A) the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Guarantor) is organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under the Indenture, its Note Guarantee and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to a supplemental indenture satisfactory to the Trustee; or
     (B) such sale or other disposition or consolidation or merger complies with Section 4.10.
          (d) The Note Guarantee of a Guarantor shall be released:
          (i) in connection with any sale or other disposition of all of the Capital Stock of a Guarantor to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, if the sale of all such Capital Stock of that Guarantor complies with Section 4.10;
          (ii) if the Company properly designates any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary under this Indenture; or
          (iii) solely in the case of a Note Guarantee created pursuant to the second paragraph of this covenant, upon the release or discharge of the Guarantee which resulted in the creation of such Note Guarantee pursuant to this covenant, except a discharge or release by or as a result of payment under such Guarantee.
Section 4.19. Limitation on Issuances and Sales of Preferred Stock in Restricted Subsidiaries.
          (a) The Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, transfer, convey, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Preferred Stock in any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is not a Guarantor to any Person (other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company), unless:
          (i) such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition is of all the Equity Interest in such Restricted Subsidiary owned by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries; and
          (ii) the cash Net Proceeds from such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition are applied in accordance with Section 4.10.
          (b) The Company shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is not a Guarantor to issue any of its Preferred Stock (other than, if necessary, shares of its Capital Stock constituting directors’ qualifying shares or issuances of shares of Capital Stock of foreign Restricted Subsidiaries to foreign nationals, to the extent required by applicable law) to any Person other than to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company.

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ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSORS
Section 5.01. Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets.
          (a) The Company shall not, directly or indirectly (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not the Company is the surviving Person) or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person, unless:
     (i) either:
     (1) the Company is the surviving Person; or
     (2) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition will have been made (i) is a Person organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and (ii) assumes all the obligations of the Company under the Notes, the Indenture and, to the extent applicable, the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;
     (ii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction no Default or Event of Default exists;
     (iii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction on a pro forma basis, the Company or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company), or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition will have been made, will be permitted to Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a).
     (iv) each Guarantor, unless such Guarantor is the Person with which the Company has entered into a transaction under this covenant, will have by amendment to its Note Guarantee confirmed that its Note Guarantee will apply to the obligations of the Company or the surviving Person in accordance with the Notes and the Indenture.
     (v) the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate (attaching the arithmetic computation to demonstrate compliance with Section 5.01(a)(iii) above) and Opinion of Counsel, in each case stating that such transaction and such agreement complies with this covenant and that all conditions precedent

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provided for in this covenant relating to such transaction have been complied with.
          (b) The Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries may not, directly or indirectly, lease all or substantially all the properties or assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries considered as one enterprise, in one or more related transactions, to any other Person. Section 5.01(a)(iii) will not apply to any merger, consolidation or sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of assets between or among the Company and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.
Section 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted.
          Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company in accordance with Section 5.01, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into or with which the Company is merged or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such consolidation, merger, sale, assignment, conveyance or other disposition, the provisions of this Indenture referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the successor corporation and not to the Company), and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company in this Indenture. In the event of any such transfer (other than any transfer by way of lease), the predecessor Company shall be released and discharged from all liabilities and obligations in respect of the Notes and this Indenture and the predecessor Company may be dissolved, wound up or liquidated at any time thereafter.
ARTICLE SIX
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
Section 6.01. Events of Default.
          (a) Each of the following is an Event of Default:
          (i) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on, or Additional Interest with respect to, the Notes whether or not prohibited by Article Eleven of this Indenture;
          (ii) default in payment when due (whether at maturity, upon acceleration, redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or premium, if any, on the Notes, whether or not prohibited by Article Eleven of this Indenture;
          (iii) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to consummate a purchase of the Notes when required by the provisions described under Section 4.14 or Section 4.10 or failure to comply with Section 5.01;
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principal amount of Notes outstanding to comply with any of the other agreements in the Indenture;
          (v) default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary (or any Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) (or the payment of which is Guaranteed by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the Closing Date, if that default:
     (A) is caused by a failure to make any payment when due at the final maturity of such Indebtedness (a “Payment Default”); or
     (B) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity,
          and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $10.0 million or more;
          (vi) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary (or any Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) to pay final judgments (to the extent such judgments are not paid or covered by insurance provided by a reputable carrier that has the ability to perform and has acknowledged coverage in writing) aggregating in excess of $10.0 million, which judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed for a period of 60 days;
          (vii) except as permitted by this Indenture, any Note Guarantee shall be held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor, shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its Note Guarantee; and
          (viii) the Company, any Guarantor or any Significant Subsidiary of the Company (or any Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) pursuant to or within the meaning of Bankruptcy Law:
     (A) commences a voluntary case;
     (B) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case;
     (C) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
     (D) generally is not paying its debts as they become due; and
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     (A) is for relief against the Company, any Guarantor or any Significant Subsidiary of the Company (or Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary), in an involuntary case; or
     (B) appoints a custodian of the Company, any Guarantor or any Significant Subsidiary of the Company (or Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) or for all or substantially all of the property of the Company, any Guarantor or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary (or Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary); or
     (C) orders the liquidation of the Company, any Guarantor or any Significant Subsidiary of the Company (or Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary);
and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days.
Section 6.02. Acceleration.
          (a) In the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, with respect to the Company, any Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary of the Company (or any Restricted Subsidiaries that together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary), all outstanding Notes shall become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately by notice in writing to the Company specifying the event of default; provided, however, that so long as any Indebtedness permitted to be Incurred pursuant to the Credit Agreement will be outstanding, that acceleration will not be effective until the earlier of (1) an acceleration of Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement; or (2) five Business Days after receipt by the Company, and Agent under the Credit Agreement of written notice of the acceleration of the Notes.
          (b) In the case of any Event of Default occurring by reason of any willful action or inaction taken or not taken by or on behalf of the Company with the intention of avoiding payment of the premium that the Company would have had to pay if the Company then had elected to redeem the Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of the Indenture, an equivalent premium shall also become and be immediately due and payable to the extent permitted by law upon the acceleration of the Notes. If an Event of Default occurs during any time that the Notes are outstanding, by reason of any willful action (or inaction) taken (or not taken) by or on behalf of the Company with the intention of avoiding the prohibition on redemption of the Notes, then the premium specified in Section 3.07 will also become immediately due and payable to the extent permitted by law upon the acceleration of the Notes.

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Section 6.03. Other Remedies.
          (a) If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, with respect to the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture.
          (b) The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A delay or omission by the Trustee or any Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.
Section 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults.
          Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences hereunder except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, interest or Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes, provided, however, that the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration.
          The Company shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the requisite percentage of Holders have consented to such waiver and attaching copies of such consents. In case of any such waiver, the Company, the Trustee and the Holders shall be restored to their former positions and rights under this Indenture and the Notes, respectively. This Section 6.04 shall be in lieu of Section 316(a)(1)(B) of the TIA and such Section 316(a)(1)(B) of the TIA is hereby expressly excluded from this Indenture and the Notes, as permitted by the TIA. Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured for every purpose of this Indenture, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.
Section 6.05. Control by Majority.
          The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture, that may involve the Trustee in personal liability, or that the Trustee determines in good faith may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Holders of Notes not joining in the giving of such direction and may take any other action it deems proper that is not inconsistent with any such direction received from Holders of Notes.
Section 6.06. Limitation on Suits.
          (a) A Holder may not pursue any remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees unless:

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     (i) the Holder gives the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default;
     (ii) the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;
     (iii) such Holder or Holders offer the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any costs, liability or expense;
     (iv) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after receipt of the request and the offer of indemnity; and
     (v) during such 60-day period, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes do not give the Trustee a direction that is inconsistent with the request.
          (b) A Holder of a Note may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of another Holder of a Note or to obtain a preference or priority over another Holder of a Note.
Section 6.07. Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment.
          Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder of a Note to receive payment of the principal of, premium or Additional Interest, if any, or interest on, such Note or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment, on or after the due date expressed in the Notes, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of the Holder.
Section 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee.
          If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a)(i) or (a)(ii) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Company for the whole amount of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, remaining unpaid on, the Notes and interest on overdue principal and premium, if any, and, to the extent lawful, interest and Additional Interest, if any, and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.
Section 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
          The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the Holders of the Notes allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Company or any Guarantor (or any other obligor upon the Notes), its creditors or its property and shall be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other securities or property payable or deliverable on any such claims and any custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly

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to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07. To the extent that the payment of any such compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 out of the estate in any such proceeding shall be denied for any reason, payment of the same shall be secured by a Lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties that the Holders may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.
Section 6.10. Priorities.
          (a) If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article Six, it shall pay out the money in the following order:
          First: to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due under Section 7.07, including payment of all compensation, expense and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and expenses of collection;
          Second: to Holders of Notes for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, respectively; and
          Third: to the Company or to such party as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct.
          (b) The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders of Notes pursuant to this Section 6.10.
Section 6.11. Undertaking for Costs.
          In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as a Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder of a Note pursuant to Section 6.07, or a suit by Holders of more than ten percent in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes.

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ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
Section 7.01. Duties of Trustee.
          Except to the extent, if any, provided otherwise in the TIA (as from time to time in effect):
          (a) If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.
          (b) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default:
     (i) the duties of the Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture and the Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and
     (ii) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture. However, the Trustee shall examine the certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture.
          (c) The Trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
     (i) this paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of this Section 7.01;
     (ii) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and
     (iii) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 6.05.
          (d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 7.01.
          (e) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability. The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights and powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless such Holder shall

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have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, costs, liability or expense that might be incurred by it in connection with the request or direction.
          (f) Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
Section 7.02. Certain Rights of Trustee.
          (a) The Trustee may conclusively rely upon any document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.
          (b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officers’ Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officers’ Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with counsel and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.
          (c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care.
          (d) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.
          (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Company shall be sufficient if signed by an Officer of the Company.
          (f) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee security or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.
          (g) The Trustee shall not be deemed to have notice of any Default or Event of Default unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge thereof or unless written notice of such event is sent to the Trustee in accordance with Section 14.02, and such notice references the Notes.
Section 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee.
          The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may become a creditor of, or otherwise deal with, the Company or any of its Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest as described in the TIA, it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as trustee or resign. Any

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Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The Trustee is also subject to Sections 7.10 and 7.11.
Section 7.04. Trustee’s Disclaimer.
          The Trustee shall not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture, it shall not be accountable for the Company’s use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money paid to the Company or upon the Company’s direction under any provision of this Indenture, it shall not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it shall not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this Indenture other than its certificate of authentication.
Section 7.05. Notice of Defaults.
          If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee shall mail to Holders of Notes a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal or interest or Additional Interest on any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as a committee of its Responsible Officers in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Notes.
Section 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes.
          (a) Within 60 days after each May 15 beginning with the May 15 following the date hereof, and for so long as Notes remain outstanding, the Trustee shall mail to the Holders of the Notes a brief report dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA Section 313(a) (but if no event described in TIA Section 313(a) has occurred within the twelve months preceding the reporting date, no report need be transmitted). The Trustee also shall comply with TIA Section 313(b)(2). The Trustee shall also transmit by mail all reports as required by TIA Section 313(c).
          (b) A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to the Holders of Notes shall be mailed to the Company and filed with the SEC and each stock exchange on which the Notes are listed in accordance with TIA Section 313(d). The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee when the Notes are listed on any stock exchange or any delisting thereof.
Section 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity.
          (a) The Company shall pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for its acceptance of this Indenture and services hereunder in accordance with a written schedule provided by the Trustee to the Company. The Trustee’s compensation shall not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company shall reimburse the Trustee promptly upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and expenses incurred or made by it in addition to the compensation for its services. Such expenses shall include the reasonable compensation, disbursements and expenses of the Trustee’s agents and counsel.

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          (b) The Company and the Guarantors shall indemnify the Trustee against any and all losses, liabilities or expenses incurred by it arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of its duties under this Indenture, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture against the Company and the Guarantors (including this Section 7.07) and defending itself against any claim (whether asserted by either of the Company or any Holder or any other person) or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder, except to the extent any such loss, liability or expense may be attributable to its negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct. The Trustee shall notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of its obligations hereunder unless the failure to notify the Company impairs the Company’s ability to defend such claim. The Company shall defend the claim and the Trustee shall cooperate in the defense. The Company need not pay for any settlement made without its consent.
          (c) The obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under this Section 7.07 shall survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture and resignation of removal of the Trustee.
          (d) To secure the Company’s payment obligations in this Section 7.07, the Trustee shall have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, except that held in trust to pay principal and interest on particular Notes. Such Lien shall survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture and resignation or removal of the Trustee.
          (e) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a)(viii) and (ix) occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.
          (f) The Trustee shall comply with the provisions of TIA Section 313(b)(2) to the extent applicable.
Section 7.08. Replacement of Trustee.
          (a) A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee shall become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section 7.08.
          (b) The Trustee may resign in writing at any time and be discharged from the trust hereby created by so notifying the Company. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee and the Company in writing. The Company may remove the Trustee if:
     (i) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10;
     (ii) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;

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     (iii) a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or
     (iv) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.
          (c) If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee. Within one year after the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may appoint a successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Company.
          (d) If a successor Trustee does not take office within 30 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company, or the Holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may petition at the expense of the Company any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.
          (e) If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder who has been a Holder for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 7.10, such Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.
          (f) A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective, and the successor Trustee shall have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee shall mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee shall promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, provided all sums owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the Lien provided for in Section 7.07. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.08, the Company’s obligations under Section 7.07 shall continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.
     Section 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc.
          If the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another Person, the successor Person without any further act shall be the successor Trustee.
Section 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification.
          There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or of any state thereof that is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, that is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities and that has a combined capital and surplus of at least $50.0 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.
          This Indenture shall always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements of TIA Section 310(a)(1), (2) and (5). The Trustee is subject to TIA Section 310(b).

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Section 7.11. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.
          The Trustee is subject to TIA Section 311(a), excluding any creditor relationship listed in TIA Section 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been removed shall be subject to TIA Section 311(a) to the extent indicated therein. The Trustee hereby waives any right to set off any claim that it may have against the Company in any capacity (other than as Trustee and Paying Agent) against any of the assets of the Company held by the Trustee; provided, however, that if the Trustee is or becomes a lender of any other Indebtedness permitted hereunder to be pari passu with the Notes, then such waiver shall not apply to the extent of such Indebtedness.
ARTICLE EIGHT
DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE
Section 8.01. Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.
          The Company may, at the option of the Board of Directors evidenced by a Board Resolution set forth in an Officers’ Certificate, at any time, elect to have either Section 8.02 or 8.03 be applied to all outstanding Notes upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article Eight.
Section 8.02. Legal Defeasance and Discharge.
          Upon the Company’s exercise under Section 8.01 of the option applicable to this Section 8.02, the Company shall, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04, be deemed to have been discharged from its obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes and all obligations of the Guarantors shall be deemed to have been discharged with respect to their obligations under the Note Guarantees on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “Legal Defeasance”). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Company and the Guarantors shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes and Note Guarantees, respectively, which shall thereafter be deemed to be “outstanding” only for the purposes of Section 8.05 and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in (a) and (b) below, and to have satisfied all their other obligations under such Notes, Note Guarantees and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of and at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (a) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive solely from the trust fund described in Section 8.04, and as more fully set forth in such Section, payments in respect of the principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, such Notes when such payments are due, (b) the Company’s obligations with respect to such Notes under Article Two concerning issuing temporary Notes, registration of Notes and mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and the Company’s obligations under Section 4.02, (c) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and the Company’s and the Guarantors’ obligations in connection therewith and (d) this Article Eight. Subject to compliance with this Article Eight, the Company may exercise its option under this Section 8.02 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 8.03.

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Section 8.03. Covenant Defeasance.
          Upon the Company’s exercise under Section 8.01 of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, the Company and the Guarantors shall, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04, be released from their obligations under the covenants contained in Sections 3.08, 4.03, 4.07, 4.08, 4.09, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19, 5.01 and 12.04 on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 are satisfied (hereinafter, "Covenant Defeasance”), and all obligations of the Guarantors with respect to Guarantees discharged, and the Notes and the Note Guarantees shall thereafter be deemed not “outstanding” for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but shall continue to be deemed “outstanding” for all other purposes hereunder (it being understood that such Notes and Note Guarantees shall not be deemed outstanding for accounting purposes). For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and the Note Guarantees, the Company and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply shall not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 6.01, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes shall be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Company’s exercise under Section 8.01 of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04, Sections 6.01(a)(iii) through (vii) shall not constitute Events of Default.
Section 8.04. Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance.
          (a) The following shall be the conditions to the application of either Section 8.02 or 8.03 to the outstanding Notes:
     (i) the Company must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders of the Notes, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, premium, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the outstanding Notes on the Stated Maturity or on the applicable redemption date, as the case may be, and the Company must specify whether the Notes are being defeased to maturity or to a particular redemption date;
     (ii) in the case of Legal Defeasance, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that (a) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (b) since the Closing Date, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm that, the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred;

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     (iii) in the case of Covenant Defeasance, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;
     (iv) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing either: (a) on the date of such deposit; or (b) insofar as Events of Default from bankruptcy or insolvency events are concerned, at any time in the period ending on the 123rd day after the date of deposit (other than a Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit);
     (v) such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under any material agreement or instrument (other than the Indenture) to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound;
     (vi) the Company must have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that, (1) assuming no intervening bankruptcy of the Company or any Guarantor between the date of deposit and the 123rd day following the deposit and assuming that no Holder or the Trustee is deemed to be an “insider” of the Company under the United States Bankruptcy Code and the New York Debtor and Creditor Law, and assuming that the deposit is not otherwise deemed to be to or for the benefit of an “insider” of the Company under the United States Bankruptcy Code and the New York Debtor and Creditor Law, and assuming that no Holder or the Trustee is deemed to be an “initial transferee” or “mediate transferee” of a “transfer” within the meaning of Section 550 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, after the 123rd day following the deposit, the transfer of the trust funds pursuant to such deposit will not be subject to avoidance pursuant to Section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or Section 15 of the New York Debtor and Creditor Law and (2) the creation of the defeasance trust does not violate the Investment Company Act of 1940;
     (vii) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Company with the intent of preferring the Holders of Notes over the other creditors of the Company with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding creditors of the Company or others; and
     (viii) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with.

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Section 8.05. Deposited Money and Government Securities to Be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.
          (a) Subject to Section 8.06, all money and non-callable Government Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 8.04 in respect of the outstanding Notes shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium and Additional Interest, if any, and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
          (b) The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or non-callable Government Securities deposited pursuant to Section 8.04 or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes.
          (c) Anything in this Article Eight to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee shall deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon the request of the Company any money or non-callable Government Securities held by it as provided in Section 8.04 which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 8.04(a)), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.
Section 8.06. Repayment to the Company.
          Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, interest, or Additional Interest, if any, on any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, and premium, if any, interest, or Additional Interest, if any, has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on its request or (if then held by the Company) shall be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note shall thereafter look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease; provided, however, that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the reasonable expense of the Company cause to be published once, in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (national edition), notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining shall be repaid to the Company.
Section 8.07. Reinstatement.
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by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Company’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 8.02 or 8.03 and, in the case of a Legal Defeasance, the Guarantors’ obligations under their respective Note Guarantees shall be revised and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 8.02, in each case until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03, as the case may be; provided, however, that, if the Company makes any payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER
Section 9.01. Without Consent of Holders of Notes.
          (a) Notwithstanding Section 9.02, the Company, the Guarantors, and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes without the consent of any Holder of a Note:
     (i) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;
     (ii) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes;
     (iii) to provide for the assumption of the Company’s or any Guarantor’s obligations to Holders of Notes in the case of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s or such Guarantor’s assets;
     (iv) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of Notes or that does not materially adversely affect the legal rights under this Indenture of any such Holder, including the addition of any new Note Guarantee;
     (v) to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA;
     (vi) to comply with Section 4.18, including to reflect the release of a Guarantee of the Notes in accordance with this Indenture;
     (vii) to secure the Notes and/or Guarantees of the Notes;
     (viii) to conform the text of this Indenture or the Notes to any provision of the section of the Offering Memorandum entitled “Description of Notes” to the extent that such provision in the “Description of Notes” was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of this Indenture or the Notes;

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     (ix) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor Trustee; or
     (x) to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with this Indenture.
          Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a Board Resolution authorizing the execution of any such amendment or supplement, and upon receipt by the Trustee of any documents requested under Section 7.02(b), the Trustee shall join with the Company and the Guarantors in the execution of any amendment or supplement authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be therein contained, unless such amendment or supplement adversely affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties, liabilities or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but shall not be obligated to, enter into such amendment or supplement.
Section 9.02. With Consent of Holders of Notes.
          (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.02, the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes), and, subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07, any existing Default or Event of Default or compliance with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes).
          (b) The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the purpose of determining the Persons entitled to consent to any amendment, supplement or waiver. If a record date is fixed, the Holders on such record date, or their duly designated proxies, and only such Persons, shall be entitled to consent to such amendment, supplement or waiver, whether or not such Holders remain Holders after such record date.
          (c) Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a Board Resolution authorizing the execution of any amendment, supplement or waiver, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee of the consent of the Holders of Notes as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02(b), the Trustee shall join with the Company and the Guarantors in the execution of such amendment, supplement or waiver, unless such amendment, supplement or waiver adversely affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties, liabilities or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but shall not be obligated to, enter into such amendment or supplement.
          (d) It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders of Notes under this Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

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          (e) After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section becomes effective, the Company shall mail to the Holders of Notes affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect therein, shall not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amendment, supplement or waiver. Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Company or any Guarantor with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes. However, without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 9.02 may not (with respect to any Notes held by a non-consenting Holder):
     (i) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;
     (ii) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any Note or alter the provisions, or waive any payment, with respect to the redemption of the Notes other than provisions relating to Sections 4.10, 4.14 and 5.01;
     (iii) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest on any Note;
     (iv) waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, premium, if any, interest or Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);
     (v) make any Note payable in money other than U.S. dollars;
     (vi) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of principal of, premium, if any, interest or Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes;
     (vii) release any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Note Guarantee as provided for in this Indenture, except in accordance with the terms of this Indenture;
     (viii) impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or with respect to the Notes or the Note Guarantees;
     (ix) except as otherwise permitted under Section 4.18, consent to the assignment or transfer by the Company or any Guarantor of any of its rights or obligations under this Indenture; and
     (x) make any change in the preceding amendment and waiver provisions.
          (f) Without the consent of the Holders of at least 75% of the principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes), an amendment or waiver may not amend or modify any of the provisions of this Indenture or the related definitions affecting the

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subordination or ranking of the Notes or any Note Guarantee in any manner adverse to the holders of the Notes or any Note Guarantee.
Section 9.03. Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.
          Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Notes shall be set forth in a document that complies with the TIA as then in effect.
Section 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents.
          Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder of a Note is a continuing consent by the Holder of a Note and every subsequent Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder’s Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder of a Note or subsequent Holder of a Note may revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before the date the amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder.
Section 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Notes.
          (a) The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Company in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.
          (b) Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note shall not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver.
     Section 9.06. Trustee to Sign Amendments, Etc.
          The Trustee shall sign any amendment, supplement or waiver authorized pursuant to this Article Nine if the amendment, supplement or waiver does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee. The Company may not sign any amendment, supplement or waiver until its Board of Directors approves it. In executing any amendment, supplement or waiver, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive and (subject to Section 7.01) shall be fully protected in relying upon an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amendment, supplement or waiver is authorized or permitted by this Indenture.
ARTICLE TEN
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE
Section 10.01. Satisfaction and Discharge.
          (a) This Indenture shall be discharged and shall cease to be of further effect as to all Notes issued hereunder, when:

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     (i) either:
     (A) all Notes that have been authenticated (except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes that have been replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Company) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or
     (B) all Notes that have not been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable by reason of the making of a notice of redemption or otherwise or will become due and payable within one year and the Company or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on the Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for principal, premium, if any, and Additional Interest, if any, and accrued interest to the date of maturity or redemption, as the case may be;
     (ii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit or shall occur as a result of such deposit and such deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Company or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Company or any Guarantor is bound;
     (iii) the Company or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under this Indenture; and
     (iv) the Company has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be.
          In addition, the Company must deliver an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied.
          (b) Notwithstanding the above, the Trustee shall pay to the Company from time to time upon its request any cash or Government Securities held by it as provided in this Section 10.01, which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification delivered to the Trustee, are in excess of the amount that would then be required to be deposited to effect a satisfaction and discharge under this Article Ten.
          (c) After the conditions to satisfaction and discharge contained in this Article Ten have been satisfied, and the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company, and delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied, the Trustee upon written request shall acknowledge in writing the discharge of the

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obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under this Indenture (except for those surviving obligations specified in Section 10.04).
Section 10.02. Deposited Money and Government Securities to Be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.
          Subject to Section 10.03, all money and non-callable Government Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 10.01 in respect of the outstanding Notes shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
Section 10.03. Repayment to the Company.
          Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, interest or Additional Interest, if any, on any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium, if any, interest or Additional Interest, if any, has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company upon its request or (if then held by the Company) shall be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note shall thereafter look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease; provided, however, that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Company cause to be published once, in the New York Times or The Wall Street Journal (national edition), notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining shall be repaid to the Company.
     Section 10.04. Survival.
          In the event that the Company makes (or causes to be made) an irrevocable deposit with the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders pursuant to Section 10.01(a)(i)(B) hereof, prior to the date of maturity or redemption, as the case may be, the following provisions of this Indenture shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder:
     (1) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on such Notes when such payments are due from the trust;
     (2) the Company’s obligations with respect to such Notes under Article 2 and Section 4.02 hereof;
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     (4) this Article 10.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
SUBORDINATION OF NOTES
Section 11.01. Agreement to Subordinate.
          The Company agrees, and each Holder by accepting a Note agrees, that the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in this Article Eleven, to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt of the Company, including Senior Debt of the Company incurred after the date hereof.
Section 11.02. Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy.
          The holders of Senior Debt of the Company shall be entitled to receive payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Obligations due in respect of Senior Debt of the Company (including interest after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding at the rate specified in the documentation for the applicable Senior Debt of the Company) before the Holders of Notes shall be entitled to receive any payment with respect to the Notes (except that Holders of Notes may receive and retain Permitted Junior Securities and payments made from the trust pursuant to Article Eight), in the event of any distribution to creditors of the Company in (a) any liquidation or dissolution of the Company; (b) any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding relating to the Company or its property; (c) any assignment by the Company for the benefit of its creditors; or (d) any marshaling of the Company’s assets and liabilities.
Section 11.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt.
          (a) The Company shall not make any payment in respect of the Notes (except in Permitted Junior Securities or from the trust pursuant to Article Eight) if:
     (i) a payment default on Designated Senior Debt of the Company occurs and is continuing; or
     (ii) any other default (a “nonpayment default”) occurs and is continuing on any series of Designated Senior Debt of the Company that permits holders of that series of Designated Senior Debt of the Company to accelerate its maturity and the Trustee receives a notice of such default (a “Payment Blockage Notice”) from a representative of the holders of such Designated Senior Debt.
     (b) Payments on the Notes may and shall be resumed:
     (i) in the case of a payment default on Designated Senior Debt of the Company, upon the date on which such default is cured or waived; and
     (ii) in case of a non-payment default or Designated Senior Debt of the Company, the earliest of (x) the date on which such default is cured or waived, (y) 179 

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days after the date on which the applicable Payment Blockage Notice is received and (z) the date the Trustee receives notice from the representative for such Designated Senior Debt rescinding the Payment Blockage Notice, unless the maturity of such Designated Senior Debt of the Company has been accelerated.
     (c) No new Payment Blockage Notice may be delivered unless and until:
     (i) 360 days have elapsed since the delivery of the immediately prior Payment Blockage Notice; and
     (ii) all scheduled payments of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes that have come due have been paid in full in cash or Cash Equivalents.
          (d) No non-payment default that existed or was continuing on the date of delivery of any Payment Blockage Notice to the Trustee shall be, or be made, the basis for a subsequent Payment Blockage Notice unless such default has been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 days.
          (e) If the Trustee or any Holder of the Notes receives a payment in respect of the Notes (except in Permitted Junior Securities or from the trust described under Article Eight) when (i) the payment is prohibited by this Article Eleven and (ii) the Trustee or the Holder has actual knowledge that the payment is prohibited, provided that such actual knowledge shall not be required in the case of any payment default on Designated Senior Debt, the Trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, shall hold the payment in trust for the benefit of the holders of Senior Debt of the Company. Upon the proper written request of the holders of Senior Debt of the Company or if there is any payment default on any Designated Senior Debt, the Trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, shall deliver the amounts in trust to the holders of Senior Debt of the Company or their proper representative.
Section 11.04. Acceleration of Securities.
          If payment of the Notes is accelerated because of an Event of Default, the Company and the Trustee shall promptly notify the holders of Senior Debt of the Company of the acceleration.
Section 11.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over.
          In the event that the Trustee or any Holder receives any payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes (except in Permitted Junior Securities or from the trust pursuant to Article Eight) at a time when the Trustee or such Holder, as applicable, has actual knowledge that such payment is prohibited by this Article Eleven, such payment shall be held by the Trustee or such Holder, as applicable, in trust for the benefit of, and shall be paid forthwith over and delivered, upon written request, to the holders of Senior Debt of the Company as their interests may appear or their Representative under this Indenture or other agreement (if any) pursuant to which such Senior Debt may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, for application to the payment of all Obligations with respect to such Senior Debt remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay such Obligations in full in accordance with their

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terms, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of such Senior Debt.
          With respect to the holders of Senior Debt of the Company, the Trustee undertakes to perform only such obligations on the part of the Trustee as are specifically set forth in this Article Eleven, and no implied covenants or obligations with respect to the holders of such Senior Debt shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of Senior Debt of the Company, and shall not be liable to any such holders if the Trustee shall pay over or distribute to or on behalf of Holders or the Company or any other Person money or assets to which any holders of such Senior Debt shall be entitled by virtue of this Article Eleven, except if such payment is made as a result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Trustee.
Section 11.06. Notice by the Company.
          The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent in writing of any facts known to the Company that would cause a payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes to violate this Article Eleven, but failure to give such notice shall not affect the subordination of the Notes to the Senior Debt of the Company as provided in this Article Eleven.
Section 11.07. Subrogation.
          After all Senior Debt of the Company is paid in full and until the Notes are paid in full, Holders of Notes shall be subrogated (equally and ratably with all other Indebtedness pari passu with the Notes, including the $200 Million aggregate principal amount of 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 issued under the indenture dated as of August 12, 2005) to the rights of holders of such Senior Debt to receive distributions applicable to such Senior Debt to the extent that distributions otherwise payable to the Holders of Notes have been applied to the payment of such Senior Debt. A distribution made under this Article Eleven to holders of Senior Debt of the Company that otherwise would have been made to Holders of Notes is not, as between the Company and Holders, a payment by the Company on the Notes.
Section 11.08. Relative Rights.
          This Article Eleven defines the relative rights of Holders of Notes and holders of Senior Debt of the Company. Nothing in this Indenture shall:
     (a) impair, as between the Company and Holders of Notes, the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to make payments on the Notes in accordance with the terms under the Notes and this Indenture;
     (b) affect the relative rights of Holders of Notes and creditors of the Company other than their rights in relation to holders of Senior Debt of the Company; or
     (c) prevent the Trustee or any Holder of Notes from exercising its available remedies upon a Default or Event of Default, subject to the rights of holders and owners of Senior Debt of the Company to receive distributions and payments otherwise payable to Holders of Notes.

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          If the Company fails because of this Article Eleven to make a payment on the Notes in accordance with the terms under the Notes and this Indenture, the failure is still a Default or Event of Default.
Section 11.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by the Company.
          No right of any holder of Senior Debt of the Company to enforce the subordination of the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes shall be impaired by any act or failure to act by the Company or any Holder or by the failure of the Company or any Holder to comply with this Indenture.
Section 11.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative.
          Whenever a distribution is to be made or a notice is to be given to holders of Senior Debt of the Company, the distribution may be made and the notice may be given to their Representative (if any).
          Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in this Article Eleven, the Trustee and the Holders of Notes shall be entitled to rely upon any order or decree made by any court of competent jurisdiction or upon any certificate of such Representative or of the liquidating trustee or agent or other Person making any distribution to the Trustee or to the Holders of Notes for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the holders of the Senior Debt of the Company and other Indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article Eleven.
Section 11.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent.
          Notwithstanding this Article Eleven or any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts that would prohibit the making of any payment or distribution by the Trustee, and the Trustee and the Paying Agent may continue to make payments on the Notes, unless the Trustee shall have received at its Corporate Trust Office at least five Business Days prior to the date of such payment written notice of facts that would cause the payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes to violate this Article Eleven. Only the Company or a Representative may give the notice. Nothing in this Article Eleven shall impair the claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 7.07.
          The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may hold Senior Debt of the Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights.
Section 11.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination.
          Each Holder of Notes, by the Holder’s acceptance thereof, authorizes and directs the Trustee on such Holder’s behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in this Article Eleven, and appoints the Trustee to act as such Holder’s attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. If the Trustee does not file a proper proof of claim or proof of debt in the form required in any proceeding referred to in Section 6.09

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at least 30 days before the expiration of the time to file such claim, the lenders under the Credit Agreement are hereby authorized to file an appropriate claim for and on behalf of the Holders of the Notes.
ARTICLE TWELVE
NOTE GUARANTEES
Section 12.01. Guarantee.
          (a) Subject to this Article Twelve, each of the Guarantors hereby, jointly and severally, and fully and unconditionally, guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of this Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that: (i) the principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes, if lawful (subject in all cases to any applicable grace period provided herein), and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. Each Guarantor agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.
          (b) Each of the Guarantors hereby agrees that, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, its obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or this Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor. Subject to Section 6.06, each Guarantor hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenants that the Note Guarantees provided for herein shall not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture.
          (c) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to any of the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by any of them to the Trustee or such Holder, the Note Guarantees provided for herein, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect.
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all obligations guaranteed hereby. Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article Six for the purposes of the Note Guarantees provided for herein, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article Six, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of the Note Guarantees provided for herein. The Guarantors shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantees provided for herein.
Section 12.02. Limitation on Guarantor Liability.
          Each Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor not constitute (i) a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor or (ii) an unlawful distribution under any applicable state law prohibiting shareholder distributions by an insolvent subsidiary to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of each Guarantor will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under this Article Twelve, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance or such an unlawful distribution.
Section 12.03. Note Guarantees under Indenture.
          (a) If an Officer of a Guarantor whose signature is on this Indenture no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Notes, the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor provided for herein shall be valid nevertheless.
          (b) The delivery of any Note by the Trustee, after the authentication thereof hereunder, shall constitute due delivery of the Note Guarantees provided for herein on behalf of the Guarantors.
          (c) If required by Section 4.18, the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries to execute supplemental indentures to this Indenture providing for additional Note Guarantees in accordance with Section 4.18 and this Article Twelve, to the extent applicable.
Section 12.04. Guarantors May Consolidate, Etc., on Certain Terms.
          (a) A Guarantor may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than the Company or another Guarantor, unless:

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          (i) immediately after giving effect to that transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and
          (ii) either:
     (A) the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Guarantor) is organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under the Indenture, its Note Guarantee and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to a supplemental indenture satisfactory to the Trustee; or
     (B) such sale or other disposition or consolidation or merger complies with Section 4.10.
          (b) In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance and upon the assumption by the successor Person, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee and satisfactory in form to the Trustee, of the Note Guarantee and the due and punctual performance of all of the covenants and conditions of this Indenture to be performed by a Guarantor, such successor Person shall succeed to and be substituted for a Guarantor with the same effect as if it had been named herein as a Guarantor. All the Note Guarantees so issued shall in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under this Indenture as the Note Guarantees theretofore and thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Note Guarantees had been issued at the date of the execution hereof.
          (c) Except as set forth in Article Five, and notwithstanding clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 12.04(a), nothing contained in this Indenture or in any of the Notes shall prevent any consolidation or merger of a Guarantor with or into the Company or another Guarantor, or shall prevent any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a Guarantor to the Company or another Guarantor.
Section 12.05. Release of Guarantor.
          (a) The Note Guarantee of a Guarantor shall be released:
     (i) in connection with any sale or other disposition of all of the Capital Stock of a Guarantor to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, if the sale of all such Capital Stock of that Guarantor complies with Section 4.10;
     (ii) if the Company properly designates any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary under this Indenture;
     (iii) upon satisfaction and discharge of the Notes as set forth under Section 10.01 or upon defeasance of the Notes as set forth under Article Eight; or
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Note Guarantee pursuant to Section 4.18, except a discharge or release by or as a result of payment under such Guarantee.
          (b) Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Note Guarantee shall remain liable for the full amount of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under this Indenture as provided in this Article Twelve.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
SUBORDINATION OF NOTE GUARANTEES
Section 13.01. Agreement To Subordinate.
          Each Guarantor agrees, and each Holder by accepting a Note agrees, that the Indebtedness evidenced by such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee is subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in this Article Thirteen, to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt of such Guarantor, including Senior Debt of such Guarantor incurred after the date hereof.
Section 13.02. Liquidation, Dissolution, Bankruptcy.
          The holders of Senior Debt of a Guarantor shall be entitled to receive payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Obligations due in respect of Senior Debt of such Guarantor (including interest after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding at the rate specified in the documentation for the applicable Senior Debt of such Guarantor) before the Holders shall be entitled to receive any payment with respect to such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee (except that Holders may receive and retain (i) Equity Interests in such Guarantor and (ii) debt securities of such Guarantor that are subordinated to all Senior Debt of such Guarantor to the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the Indenture), in the event of any distribution to creditors of such Guarantor in (a) any liquidation or dissolution of such Guarantor; (b) any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding relating to such Guarantor or its property; (c) any assignment by such Guarantor for the benefit of its creditors; or (d) any marshaling of such Guarantor’s assets and liabilities.
Section 13.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt of Guarantor.
          (a) None of the Guarantors shall make any payment in respect of its Note Guarantee (except in (i) Equity Interests in such Guarantor and (ii) debt securities of such Guarantor that are subordinated to all Senior Debt of such Guarantor to the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the Indenture) if:
     (i) a payment default on Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor occurs and is continuing; or
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Debt of such Guarantor to accelerate its maturity and the Trustee receives a Payment Blockage Notice from a representative of the holders of such Designated Senior Debt.
          (b) Payments by a Guarantor pursuant to its Note Guarantee may and shall be resumed:
     (i) in the case of a payment default on Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor, upon the date on which such default is cured or waived; and
     (ii) in case of a non-payment default on Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor, the earliest of (x) the date on which such default is cured or waived, (y) 179 days after the date on which the applicable Payment Blockage Notice is received and (z) the date the Trustee receives notice from the representative for such Designated Senior Debt rescinding the Payment Blockage Notice, unless the maturity of such Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor has been accelerated.
          (c) No new Payment Blockage Notice may be delivered unless and until:
     (i) 360 days have elapsed since the delivery of the immediately prior Payment Blockage Notice; and
     (ii) all scheduled payments of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on, the Notes that have come due have been paid in full in cash.
          (d) No non-payment default that existed or was continuing on the date of delivery of any Payment Blockage Notice to the Trustee shall be, or be made, the basis for a subsequent Payment Blockage Notice unless such default has been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 days.
          (e) If the Trustee or any Holder receives a payment from any Guarantor in respect of its Note Guarantee (except in (i) Equity Interests in such Guarantor and (ii) debt securities of such Guarantor that are subordinated to all Senior Debt of such Guarantor to the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the Indenture) when (i) the payment is prohibited by this Article Thirteen and (ii) the Trustee or the Holder has actual knowledge that the payment is prohibited, provided that such actual knowledge shall not be required in the case of any payment default on Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor, the Trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, shall hold the payment in trust for the benefit of the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor. Upon the proper written request of the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor or if there is any payment default on any Designated Senior Debt of such Guarantor, the Trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, shall deliver the amounts in trust to the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor or their proper representative.

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Section 13.04. Demand for Payment.
          If a demand for payment is made on a Guarantor pursuant to Article Twelve of this Indenture, the Trustee shall promptly notify the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor (or their representatives) of such demand.
Section 13.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over.
          In the event that the Trustee or any Holder receives any payment of any Obligations with respect to any Note Guarantee (except that Holders may receive and retain (i) Equity Interests in such Guarantor and (ii) debt securities of such Guarantor that are subordinated to all Senior Debt of such Guarantor to the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the Indenture) at a time when the Trustee or such Holder, as applicable, has actual knowledge that such payment is prohibited by this Article Thirteen, such payment shall be held by the Trustee or such Holder, as applicable, in trust for the benefit of, and shall be paid forthwith over and delivered, upon written request, to the holders of Senior Debt of the applicable Guarantor as their interests may appear or their Representative under this Indenture or other agreement (if any) pursuant to which such Senior Debt may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, for application to the payment of all Obligations with respect to such Senior Debt remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay such Obligations in full in accordance with their terms, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of such Senior Debt.
          With respect to the holders of Senior Debt of any Guarantor, the Trustee undertakes to perform only such obligations on the part of the Trustee as are specifically set forth in this Article Thirteen, and no implied covenants or obligations with respect to the holders of such Senior Debt shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of Senior Debt of any Guarantor, and shall not be liable to any such holders if the Trustee shall pay over or distribute to or on behalf of Holders or such Guarantor or any other Person money or assets to which any holders of such Senior Debt shall be entitled by virtue of this Article Thirteen, except if such payment is made as a result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Trustee.
Section 13.06. Notice by the Guarantors.
          Each Guarantor shall promptly notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent in writing of any facts known to such Guarantor that would cause a payment of any Obligations with respect to its Note Guarantee to violate this Article Thirteen, but failure to give such notice shall not affect the subordination of the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor to its Senior Debt as provided in this Article Thirteen.
Section 13.07. Subrogation.
          After all Senior Debt of a Guarantor is paid in full and until the Notes are paid in full, Holders shall be subrogated (equally and ratably with all other Indebtedness pari passu with the Note Guarantees including the Guarantee by that Guarantor of the 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 issued under the indenture dated as of August 12, 2005) to the rights of holders of such Senior Debt to receive distributions applicable to such Senior Debt to the extent that

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distributions otherwise payable to the Holders have been applied to the payment of such Senior Debt. A distribution made under this Article Thirteen to the holders of Senior Debt of a Guarantor which otherwise would have been made to Holders is not, as between the such Guarantor and Holders, a payment by such Guarantor on its Note Guarantee.
Section 13.08. Relative Rights.
          This Article Thirteen defines the relative rights of Holders and holders of Senior Debt of a Guarantor. Nothing in this Indenture shall:
     (a) impair, as between such Guarantor and Holders, the obligation of such Guarantor, which is absolute and unconditional, to make payments under its Note Guarantee in accordance with the terms under this Indenture;
     (b) affect the relative rights of Holders and creditors of such Guarantor other than their rights in relation to the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor; or
     (c) prevent the Trustee or any Holder from exercising its available remedies upon a default by such Guarantor under its Note Guarantee, subject to the rights of holders and owners of Senior Debt of such Guarantor to receive distributions and payments otherwise payable to the Holders.
          If a Guarantor fails because of this Article Thirteen to make a payment under its Note Guarantee in accordance with the terms under this Indenture, the failure is still a Default or Event of Default.
Section 13.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by Guarantor.
          No right of any holder of Senior Debt of any Guarantor to enforce the subordination of the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor shall be impaired by any act or failure to act by such Guarantor or any Holder or by the failure of such Guarantor or any Holder to comply with this Indenture.
Section 13.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative.
          Whenever a distribution is to be made or a notice is to be given to holders of Senior Debt of any Guarantor, the distribution may be made and the notice may be given to their Representative (if any).
          Upon any payment or distribution of assets of any Guarantor referred to in this Article Thirteen, the Trustee and the Holders shall be entitled to rely upon any order or decree made by any court of competent jurisdiction or upon any certificate of such Representative or of the liquidating trustee or agent or other Person making any distribution to the Trustee or to the Holders for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the holders of Senior Debt of such Guarantor and other Indebtedness of such Guarantor, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article Thirteen.

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Section 13.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent.
          Notwithstanding this Article Thirteen or any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts that would prohibit the making of any payment or distribution by the Trustee, and the Trustee and the Paying Agent may continue to make payments on any Note Guarantee, unless the Trustee shall have received at its Corporate Trust Office at least five Business Days prior to the date of such payment written notice of facts that would cause the payment of any Obligations with respect to such Note Guarantee to violate this Article Thirteen. Only the Company, a Guarantor or a Representative may give the notice. Nothing in this Article Thirteen shall impair the claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 7.07.
          The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may hold Senior Debt of any Guarantor with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights.
Section 13.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination.
          Each Holder of Notes, by the Holder’s acceptance thereof, authorizes and directs the Trustee on such Holder’s behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in this Article Thirteen, and appoints the Trustee to act as such Holder’s attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. If the Trustee does not file a proper proof of claim or proof of debt in the form required in any proceeding referred to in Section 6.09 at least 30 days before the expiration of the time to file such claim, the lenders under the Credit Agreement are hereby authorized to file an appropriate claim for and on behalf of the Holders of the Notes.
Section 13.13. Reliance by Holders of Senior Debt of Guarantors on Subordination Provisions.
          Each Holder by accepting a Note acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing subordination provisions are, and are intended to be, an inducement and a consideration to each holder of any Senior Debt of any Guarantor, whether such Senior Debt was created or acquired before or after the issuance of the Notes, to acquire and continue to hold, such Senior Debt and such holder of Senior Debt shall be deemed conclusively to have relied on such subordination provisions in acquiring and continuing to hold such Senior Debt.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 14.01. Trust Indenture Act Controls.
          If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by TIA Section 318(c), the imposed duties shall control.
Section 14.02. Notices.
          (a) Any notice or communication by the Company or any Guarantor, on the one hand, or the Trustee, on the other hand, to the other is duly given if in writing and delivered in

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Person or mailed by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), telecopier or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others’ address:
If to the Company and/or any Guarantor:
Cardtronics, Inc.
3110 Hayes Road
Suite 300
Houston, TX 77082
Facsimile: (281) 8982-0151
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Vinson & Elkins LLP
First City Tower
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 2300
Houston, TX 77002
Facsimile: (713) 615-5651
Attention: David Oelman
If to the Trustee:
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
1445 Ross Avenue — 2nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75202-2812
Facsimile: (214) 777-4086
Attention: Corporate Trust Administration
          (b) The Company, the Guarantors or the Trustee, by notice to the others may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.
          (c) All notices and communications (other than those sent to Holders) shall be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; three Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when receipt acknowledged, if telecopied; and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery.
          (d) Any notice or communication to a Holder shall be mailed by first class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery to its address shown on the register kept by the Registrar. Any notice or communication shall also be so mailed to any Person described in TIA Section 313(c), to the extent required by the TIA. Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.
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and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Holders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance on such waiver.
          (f) In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give such notice by mail, then such notification as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder.
          (g) If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.
          (h) If the Company mails a notice or communication to Holders, it shall mail a copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time.
Section 14.03. Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes.
          Holders may communicate pursuant to TIA Section 312(b) with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or the Notes. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and any other Person shall have the protection of TIA Section 312(c).
Section 14.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.
          Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee:
     (i) an Officers’ Certificate in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 14.05) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been satisfied; and
     (ii) an Opinion of Counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 14.05) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel (who may rely upon an Officers’ Certificate as to matters of fact), all such conditions precedent and covenants have been satisfied.
Section 14.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.
          Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than a certificate provided pursuant to TIA Section 314(a)(4)) shall comply with the provisions of TIA Section 314(e) and shall include:
     (i) a statement that the Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;
     (ii) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

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     (iii) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and
     (iv) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with.
Section 14.06. Rules by Trustee and Agents.
          The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders. The Registrar or Paying Agent may make reasonable rules and set reasonable requirements for its functions.
Section 14.07. No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.
          No director, officer, employee, incorporator, stockholder, member, manager or partner of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, this Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. This waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.
Section 14.08. Governing Law.
          THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES.
Section 14.09. Consent to Jurisdiction.
          Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or based upon this Indenture or the transactions contemplated hereby (“Related Proceedings”) may be instituted in the federal courts of the United States of America located in the City of New York or the courts of the State of New York in each case located in the City of New York (collectively, the “Specified Courts”), and each party irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding. Service of any process, summons, notice or document by mail (to the extent allowed under any applicable statute or rule of court) to such party’s address set forth above shall be effective service of process for any suit, action or other proceeding brought in any such court. The parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the laying of venue of any suit, action or other proceeding in the Specified Courts and irrevocably and unconditionally waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
Section 14.10. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.
          This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or debt agreement of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.

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Section 14.11. Successors.
          All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Notes shall bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture shall bind its successors. All agreements of each Guarantor in this Indenture shall bind such Guarantor’s successors, except as otherwise provided in Section 12.04.
Section 14.12. Severability.
          In case any provision in this Indenture or the Notes shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 14.13. Counterpart Originals.
          The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.
Section 14.14. Acts of Holders.
          (a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by the Holders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by agents duly appointed in writing; and, except as herein otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and, where it is hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the “Act” of the Holders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Indenture and conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company if made in the manner provided in this Section 14.14.
          (b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such execution or by a certificate of a notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to such witness, notary or officer the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or writing, or the authority of the Person executing the same, may also be proved in any other manner which the Trustee deems sufficient.
          (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 14.14, the principal amount and serial numbers of Notes held by any Holder, and the date of holding the same, shall be proved by the register of the Notes maintained by the Registrar as provided in Section 2.04.

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          (d) If the Company shall solicit from the Holders of the Notes any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, the Company may, at its option, by or pursuant to a Board Resolution, fix in advance a record date for the determination of Holders entitled to give such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, but the Company shall have no obligation to do so. Notwithstanding TIA Section 316(c), such record date shall be the record date specified in or pursuant to such resolution, which shall be a date not earlier than the date 30 days prior to the first solicitation of Holders generally in connection therewith or the date of the most recent list of Holders forwarded to the Trustee prior to such solicitation pursuant to Section 2.06 and not later than the date such solicitation is completed. If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act may be given before or after such record date, but only the Holders of record at the close of business on such record date shall be deemed to be Holders for the purposes of determining whether Holders of the requisite proportion of the then outstanding Notes have authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, and for that purpose the then outstanding Notes shall be computed as of such record date; provided that no such authorization, agreement or consent by the Holders on such record date shall be deemed effective unless it shall become effective pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture not later than eleven months after the record date.
          (e) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act of the Holder of any Note shall bind every future Holder of the same Note and the Holder of every Note issued upon the registration or transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee or the Company in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Note.
          (f) Without limiting the foregoing, a Holder entitled hereunder to take any action hereunder with regard to any particular Note may do so itself with regard to all or any part of the principal amount of such Note or by one or more duly appointed agents each of which may do so pursuant to such appointment with regard to all or any part of such principal amount.
Section 14.15. Benefit of Indenture.
          Nothing in this Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the parties hereto, any Paying Agent, any Registrar and its successors hereunder, and the Holders, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture.
Section 14.16. Table of Contents, Headings, Etc.
          The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and Headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Indenture as of July 20, 2007.
         
  CARDTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
    Name:   Jack M. Antonini   
    Title     President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
  CARDTRONICS GP, INC., a Delaware corporation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
    Name:   Jack M. Antonini   
    Title     President   
 
  CARDTRONICS LP, INC., a Delaware corporation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Peter J. Winnington    
    Name:   Peter J. Winnington   
    Title:   President   
 
  CARDTRONICS, LP, a Delaware partnership
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
    Name:   Jack M. Antonini   
    Title     President   
 
  CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
    Name:   Jack M. Antonini   
    Title     President   
 
  ATM NATIONAL, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company
 
 
  By:   /s/ Ben Psillas    
    Name:   Ben Psillas   
    Title:   President   

 


 

         
         
  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee
 
 
  By:   /s/ Patrick Giordano    
    Name:   Patrick Giordano   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
EXHIBIT A
[Face of Note]
THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (I) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.07 OF THE INDENTURE, (II) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.07(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (III) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.12 OF THE INDENTURE AND (IV) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY.
THE SECURITY (OR ITS PREDECESSOR) EVIDENCED HEREBY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. EACH PURCHASER OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER, THE HOLDER OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUER THAT
     (A) SUCH SECURITY MAY BE RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY
     (i)(a) TO A PERSON WHO IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A, (b) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (c) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO FOREIGN PERSON IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 904 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (d) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANOTHER EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT (AND BASED UPON AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IF THE ISSUER SO REQUESTS),
     (ii) TO THE ISSUER, OR
     (iii) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE

 


 

SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, AND
     (B) THE HOLDER WILL, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO, NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER FROM IT OF THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN (A) ABOVE.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 1272, 1273 AND 1275 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THIS SECURITY IS BEING ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT; FOR EACH $1,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS SECURITY, THE ISSUE PRICE IS 97.00%, THE ISSUE DATE IS JULY 20, 2007 AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY IS 9.916% PER ANNUM.
[Additional language for Regulation S Note to be inserted after paragraph 1]
THE RIGHTS ATTACHING TO THIS REGULATION S GLOBAL NOTE, AND THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING ITS EXCHANGE FOR CERTIFICATED NOTES, ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE (AS DEFINED HEREIN).

 


 

CUSIP 14161H AC21
U14148 AB32
     
No.   **$                    **
CARDTRONICS, INC.
9 1/4% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2013 – SERIES B
Issue Date:
          Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” which term includes any successor under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, promises to pay to CEDE & CO., or its registered assigns, the principal sum of $[                    ] on August 15, 2013.
Interest Payment Dates: February 15 and August 15, commencing February 15, 2008.
Record Dates: February 1 and August 15.
          Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
 
1   Sold in reliance on Rule 144A
 
2   Sold in reliance on Regulation S

 


 

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officer.
             
    CARDTRONICS, INC., a Delaware corporation    
 
           
 
  By:        
 
  Name:  
 
   
 
  Title:        

 


 

(Trustee’s Certificate of Authentication)
This is one of the 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B described in the within-mentioned Indenture.
Dated: [], 20[]
         
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee
   
 
       
By:
       
 
 
 
Authorized Signatory
   

 


 

[Reverse Side of Note]
CARDTRONICS, INC.
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B
          Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated.
          1. Interest. The Company promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 9 1/4% per annum from the date hereof until maturity and shall pay the Additional Interest, if any, payable pursuant to Section 5 of the Registration Rights Agreement referred to below. The Company shall pay interest and Additional Interest, if any, semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each an “Interest Payment Date”). Interest on the Notes shall accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of original issuance; provided that if there is no existing Default in the payment of interest, and if this Note is authenticated between a record date referred to on the face hereof and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date, interest shall accrue from such next succeeding Interest Payment Date; provided further that the first Interest Payment Date shall be February 15, 2008. The Company shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal from time to time on demand at a rate that is the rate then in effect; it shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Additional Interest (without regard to any applicable grace periods) from time to time on demand at the same rate to the extent lawful. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
          2. Method of Payment. The Company shall pay interest on the Notes (except defaulted interest) and Additional Interest, if any, to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the close of business on the record date immediately preceding the Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.13 of the Indenture with respect to defaulted interest. If a Holder has given wire transfer instructions to the Company, the Company shall pay all principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Interest, if any, on that Holder’s Notes in accordance with those instructions. All other payments on the Notes shall be made at the office or agency of the Paying Agent and Registrar within the City and State of New York unless the Company elects to make interest payments by check mailed to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders. Such payment shall be in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts.
          3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, the Trustee under the Indenture shall act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without prior notice to any Holder. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act in any such capacity.

 


 

     4. Indenture. The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of July 20, 2007 (“Indenture”) among the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and such Act for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of this Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Indenture pursuant to which this Note is issued provides that an unlimited aggregate principal amount of Additional Notes may be issued thereunder.
     5. Optional Redemption. (a) Except as set forth in paragraphs 5(b) and(c) below, the Company shall not have the option to redeem the Notes prior to August 15, 2009. On or after August 15, 2009, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on August 15 of the years indicated below:
         
Year   Percentage
2009
    104.625 %
2010
    102.313 %
2011 and thereafter
    100.000 %
     (b) At any time prior to August 15, 2008, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture (including any Additional Notes) at a redemption price of 109.250% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more Equity Offerings; provided that (1) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under the Indenture (including any Additional Notes) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption, excluding Notes held by the Company or its Affiliates; and (2) the redemption must occur within 45 days of the date of the closing of such Equity Offering.
     (c) At any time prior to August 15, 2009, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) the Applicable Premium as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
     6. Repurchase at Option of Holder. (a) In connection with one or more Asset Sales that result in an aggregate unutilized Excess Proceeds equal to or in excess of $10.0 million, the Company shall be required to make an Asset Sale Offer on the terms set forth in the Indenture.
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thereof) of that Holder’s Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer on the terms set forth in the Indenture.
     7. Denominations, Transfer, Exchange. The Notes are in registered form without coupons in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Company may require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Company is not required to transfer or exchange any Note selected for redemption. Also, the Company is not required to transfer or exchange any Note (1) for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or (2) tendered and not withdrawn in connection with a Change of Control Offer or an Asset Sale Offer. Transfer may be restricted as provided in the Indenture.
     8. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of a Note will be treated as its owner for all purposes.
     9. Amendment, Supplement and Waiver. Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture or the Notes may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes), and any existing default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, Notes). Without the consent of any Holder of a Note, the Indenture or the Notes may be amended or supplemented to, among other things, cure any ambiguity defect or inconsistency, or make any change that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any such Holder.
     10. Defaults and Remedies. The Notes will have Events of Default and related remedies provisions set forth in Article Six of the Indenture.
     11. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may become a creditor of, or otherwise deal with the Company or any of its Affiliates, with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee.
     12. No Recourse Against Others. No director, officer, employee, incorporator, stockholder, member, manager or partner of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. This waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.
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     14. Additional Rights of Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes. In addition to the rights provided to Holders under the Indenture, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes shall have all the rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
     15. CUSIP Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon.
     16. Note Guarantees. The Company’s obligations under the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Guarantors.
     17. Copies of Documents. The Company shall furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture and/or the Registration Rights Agreement. Requests may be made to:
Cardtronics, Inc.
3110 Hayes Road
Houston TX 77802
Facsimile: (281) 892-0151
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
     18. Subordination. The Notes and the Note Guarantees are subordinated in right of payment in the manner and to the extent set forth in the Indenture.

 


 

Assignment Form
          To assign this Note, fill in the form below:
     
(I) or (we) assign and transfer this Note to:
   
 
   
 
  (Insert assignee’s legal name)
 
(Insert assignee’s soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)
 
 
 
 
(Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)
     
and irrevocably appoint
   
 
   
to transfer this Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him.
Date:                     
         
 
  Your Signature:    
 
       
 
      (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)
Signature Guarantee*:                                         
 
*   Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

 


 

OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
          If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.14 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below:
o Section 4.10            o Section 4.14
          If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.14 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased:
$                    
Date:                     
         
 
  Your Signature:      
 
     
 
      (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)
 
       
 
  Tax Identification No.:    
 
       
Signature Guarantee*:                                         
 
*   Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

 


 

[To be inserted for Rule 144A Global Note]
SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN THE GLOBAL NOTE
          The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or for a Definitive Note, or exchanges of a part of another Global Note or Definitive Note for an interest in this Global Note, have been made:
                 
            Principal Amount   Signature of
    Amount of Decrease in   Amount of Increase in   of this Global Note   Authorized Signatory
    Principal Amount   Principal Amount   Following such   of Trustee or
Date of Exchange   of this Global Note   of this Global Note   decrease (or increase)   Custodian
 
               
[To be inserted for Regulation S Global Note]
SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF REGULATION S GLOBAL NOTE
          The following exchanges of a part of this Regulation S Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or of other Restricted Global Notes for an interest in this Regulation S Global Note, have been made:
                 
            Principal Amount   Signature of
    Amount of Decrease in   Amount of Increase in   of this Global Note   Authorized Signatory
    Principal Amount   Principal Amount   Following such   of Trustee or
Date of Exchange   of this Global Note   of this Global Note   decrease (or increase)   Custodian
 
               

 


 

EXHIBIT B
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER
Cardtronics, Inc.
3110 Hayes Road
Houston, TX 77802
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
[Address]
Attention: []
          Re: 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B
          Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2007 (the “Indenture”), among Cardtronics, Inc. a Delaware corporation(the “Company”) , the Guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a nationally chartered banking association, as trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.
                                                   (the “Transferor”) owns and proposes to transfer the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified in Annex A hereto, in the principal amount of $                     in such Note[s] or interests (the “Transfer”), to                                          (the “Transferee”), as further specified in Annex A hereto. In connection with the Transfer, the Transferor hereby certifies that:
[CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]
     o 1. Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note or a Definitive Note Pursuant to Rule 144A. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that the beneficial interest or Definitive Note is being transferred to a Person that the Transferor reasonably believed and believes is purchasing the beneficial interest or Definitive Note for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such Person exercises sole investment discretion, and such Person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Transfer is in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the 144A Global Note and/or the Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.
     o 2. Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in a Legended Regulation S Global Note, or a Definitive Note pursuant to Regulation S. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the

 


 

Securities Act and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that (i) the Transfer is not being made to a person in the United States and (x) at the time the buy order was originated, the Transferee was outside the United States or such Transferor and any Person acting on its behalf reasonably believed and believes that the Transferee was outside the United States or (y) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market and neither such Transferor nor any Person acting on its behalf knows that the transaction was prearranged with a buyer in the United States, (ii) no directed selling efforts have been made in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(b) or Rule 904(b) of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (iii) the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act and (iv) the transfer is not being made to a U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Legended Regulation S Global Note and/or the Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.
     o 3. Check and complete if Transferee will take delivery of a Restricted Definitive Note pursuant to any provision of the Securities Act other than Rule 144, Rule 144A or Regulation S. The Transfer is being effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to beneficial interests in Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States, and accordingly the Transferor hereby further certifies that (check one):
     o (a) such Transfer is being effected to the Company or a subsidiary thereof; or
     o (b) such Transfer is being effected to an Institutional Accredited Investor and pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A, Rule 144 or Rule 904, and the Transferor hereby further certifies that it has not engaged in any general solicitation within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act and the Transfer complies with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and the requirements of the exemption claimed, which certification is supported by (1) a certificate executed by the Transferee in the form of Exhibit D to the Indenture and (2) an Opinion of Counsel provided by the Transferor or the Transferee (a copy of which the Transferor has attached to this certification), to the effect that such Transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Definitive Notes and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.
          4. Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or of an Unrestricted Definitive Note.
     o (a) Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Rule 144. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the

 


 

Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.
     o (b) Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Regulation S. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and, in the case of a transfer from a Restricted Global Note or a Restricted Definitive Note, the Transferor hereby further certifies that (a) the Transfer is not being made to a person in the United States and (x) at the time the buy order was originated, the Transferee was outside the United States or such Transferor and any Person acting on its behalf reasonably believed and believes that the Transferee was outside the United States or (y) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market and neither such Transferor nor any Person acting on its behalf knows that the transaction was prearranged with a buyer in the United States, (b) no directed selling efforts have been made in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(b) or Rule 904(b) of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (c) the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act and (d) the transfer is not being made to a U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person, and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes, on Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.
     o (c) Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Other Exemption. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904 and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any State of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will not be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.

 


 

          This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Company.
                 
 
  Dated:            
 
     
 
       
 
               
         
    [Insert Name of Transferor]
   
 
               
 
  By:            
         
 
      Name:        
 
      Title:        

 


 

ANNEX A TO CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER
             
1.   The Transferor owns and proposes to transfer the following:
 
           
[CHECK ONE OF (a) OR (b)]
 
           
 
  o   (a)   a beneficial interest in the:
 
           
 
      (i)   144A Global Note (CUSIP                     ); or
 
           
 
      (ii)   Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP                     ); or
 
           
 
  o   (b)   a Restricted Definitive Note.
 
           
2.   After the Transfer the Transferee will hold:
 
           
[CHECK ONE]
 
           
 
  o   (a)   a beneficial interest in the:
 
           
 
      (i)   144A Global Note (CUSIP                     ); or
 
           
 
      (ii)   Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP                     ); or
 
           
 
      (iii)   Unrestricted Global Note (CUSIP                     ); or
 
           
 
  o   (b)   a Restricted Definitive Note; or
 
           
 
  o   (c)   an Unrestricted Definitive Note,
 
           
in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

 


 

EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE
Cardtronics, Inc.
3110 Hayes Road
Houston, TX 77802
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
[Address]
Attention: []
          Re: 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B
          Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2007 (the “Indenture”), among Cardtronics, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a nationally chartered banking association, as trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.
                                                   (the “Owner”) owns and proposes to exchange the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified herein, in the principal amount of $                     in such Note[s] or interests (the “Exchange”). In connection with the Exchange, the Owner hereby certifies that:
          1. Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Unrestricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note
     o (a) Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.
     o (b) Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the

 


 

Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.
     o (c) Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. In connection with the Owner’s Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.
     o (d) Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Owner’s Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.
          2. Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes for Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes
     o (a) Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Restricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a Restricted Definitive Note with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies that the Restricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Restricted Definitive Note issued will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.
     o (b) Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s Restricted Definitive Note for a beneficial interest in the [CHECK ONE] :
          o 144A Global Note:
          o Regulation S Global Note:

 


 

with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer and (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, and in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the beneficial interest issued will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the relevant Restricted Global Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.
          This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Company.
                 
 
  Dated:          
 
     
 
       
 
               
         
    [Insert Name of Transferor]    
 
               
 
  By:              
           
 
    Name:        
 
    Title:        

 


 

EXHIBIT D
FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE
          For value received, each Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) jointly and severally, unconditionally guarantees, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture dated as of July 20, 2007(the “Indenture”) among Cardtronics, Inc. (the “Company”), the Guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium and Additional Interest (as defined in the Indenture), if any, and interest on the Notes (as defined in the Indenture), whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal and premium, and, to the extent permitted by law, interest and Additional Interest, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same shall be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantors to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Note Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article Twelve of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Note Guarantee. Each Holder of a Note, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee, on behalf of such Holder, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in the Indenture and (c) appoints the Trustee attorney-in-fact of such Holder for such purpose; provided, however, that the Indebtedness evidenced by this Note Guarantee shall cease to be so subordinated and subject in right of payment upon any defeasance of this Note in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Indenture.

 


 

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Guarantors have caused this Notation of Guarantee to be executed by a duly authorized officer.
         
  CARDTRONICS GP, INC.
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
  CARDTRONICS LP, INC.
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
  CARDTRONICS, LP
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
  CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
  ATM NATIONAL, LLC
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      

 


 

         
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
TO BE DELIVERED BY SUBSEQUENT GUARANTORS
          Supplemental Indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of                     , among                      (the “Guaranteeing Subsidiary”), a subsidiary of Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (or its permitted successor) (the “Company”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Assocation, a nationally chartered banking association (or its permitted successor), as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).
W I T N E S S E T H
          WHEREAS, the Company and the other Guarantors party thereto have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of July 20, 2007 providing for the issuance of the Company’s 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B (the “Notes”);
          WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall, subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, unconditionally guarantee the Notes on the terms and conditions set forth therein (the “Note Guarantee”); and
          WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture.
          NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company, the Guarantors, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee agree as follows for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes:
          1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
          2. Agreement to Guarantee.
          (a) Subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary, jointly and severally with all other Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of the Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that:
     (i) the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes, if lawful (subject in all cases to any applicable grace period provided herein), and all other

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obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and
     (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.
          (b) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees that, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, its obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or the Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a Guarantor.
          (c) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary, subject to Section 6.06 of the Indenture, hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenants that this Note Guarantee shall not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and the Indenture.
          (d) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors, or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to any of the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by any of them to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect.
          (e) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that it shall not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby.
          (f) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article Six of the Indenture for the purposes of the Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article Six of the Indenture, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of the Note Guarantee.

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          (g) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.
          (h) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary confirms, pursuant to Section 12.02 of the Indenture, that it is the intention of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that the Note Guarantee not constitute (i) a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee or (ii) an unlawful distribution under any applicable state law prohibiting shareholder distributions by an insolvent subsidiary to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under Article Twelve of the Indenture, result in the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance or such an unlawful shareholder distribution.
          3. Execution and Delivery. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that the Note Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of the Note Guarantee.
          4. Guaranteeing Subsidiary May Consolidate, Etc., on Certain Terms. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into, any Person other than as set forth in Section 12.04 of the Indenture.
          5. Release. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary’s Note Guarantee shall be released as set forth in Section 12.05 of the Indenture.
          6. No Recourse Against Others. Pursuant to Section 14.07 of the Indenture, no director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have any liability for any obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Notes, the Indenture, this Supplemental Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. This waiver and release are part of the consideration for the Note Guarantee.
          7. Subordination of Note Guarantee. Payments on the Note Guarantees are subordinated to the extent and manner provided for in Article 13 of the Indenture, to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt of the Guarantors, including Senior Debt of the Guarantors incurred after the date of the Indenture.
          8. NEW YORK LAW TO GOVERN. THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

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          9. Counterparts. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.
          10. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.
          11. Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Company.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written.
         
  [NAME OF GUARANTEEING SUBSIDIARY]
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
  [], a [] [corporation][limited liability company][partnership]
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
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  [], as Trustee
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
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EX-4.2 4 h49088exv4w2.htm REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT exv4w2
 

Exhibit 4.2
EXECUTION COPY
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
by and among
CARDTRONICS, INC.
CARDTRONICS GP, INC.
CARDTRONICS LP, INC.
CARDTRONICS LP
CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC
ATM NATIONAL, LLC
and
Banc of America Securities LLC
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
Dated as of July 20, 2007

 


 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
     This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 20, 2007, by and among Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Cardtronics GP, Inc., Cardtronics LP, Inc., Cardtronics, LP, Cardtronics Holdings, LLC and ATM National, LLC (collectively, the “Guarantors”), and Banc of America Securities LLC and BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”), each of whom has agreed to purchase the Company’s 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 – Series B (the “Initial Notes”) fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors (the “Guarantees”) pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (as defined below). The Initial Notes and the Guarantees attached thereto are herein collectively referred to as the “Initial Securities.”
     This Agreement is made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, dated July 17, 2007 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among the Company, the Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers (i) for the benefit of the Initial Purchasers and (ii) for the benefit of the holders from time to time of the Initial Securities, including the Initial Purchasers. In order to induce the Initial Purchasers to purchase the Initial Securities, the Company has agreed to provide the registration rights set forth in this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement is a condition to the obligations of the Initial Purchasers set forth in Section 5(g) of the Purchase Agreement.
     The parties hereby agree as follows:
     Section 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
     Additional Interest Payment Date: With respect to the Initial Securities, each Interest Payment Date.
     Broker-Dealer: Any broker or dealer registered under the Exchange Act.
     Business Day: Any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or U.S. federal holiday or a day on which banking institutions or trust companies located in New York, New York are authorized or obligated to be closed.
     Closing Date: The date of this Agreement.
     Commission: The Securities and Exchange Commission.
     Consummate: A registered Exchange Offer shall be deemed “Consummated” for purposes of this Agreement upon the occurrence of (i) the filing and effectiveness under the Securities Act of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement relating to the Exchange Securities to be issued in the Exchange Offer, (ii) the maintenance of such Registration Statement continuously effective and the keeping of the Exchange Offer open for a period not less than the minimum period required pursuant to Section 3(b) hereof, and (iii) the delivery by the Company to the Registrar under the Indenture of Exchange Securities in the same aggregate principal amount as the aggregate principal amount of Initial Securities that were tendered by Holders thereof pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

 


 

     Effectiveness Target Date: As defined in Section 5 hereof.
     Exchange Act: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     Exchange Offer: The registration by the Company under the Securities Act of the Exchange Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement pursuant to which the Company offers the Holders of all outstanding Transfer Restricted Securities the opportunity to exchange all such outstanding Transfer Restricted Securities held by such Holders for Exchange Securities in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Transfer Restricted Securities tendered in such exchange offer by such Holders.
     Exchange Offer Registration Statement: The Registration Statement relating to the Exchange Offer, including the related Prospectus.
     Exempt Resales: The transactions in which the Initial Purchasers propose to sell the Initial Securities to certain “qualified institutional buyers,” as such term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
     Exchange Securities: The 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013, of the same series under the Indenture as the Initial Notes and the Guarantees attached thereto, to be issued to Holders in exchange for Transfer Restricted Securities pursuant to this Agreement.
     Holders: As defined in Section 2(b) hereof.
     Indemnified Holder: As defined in Section 8(a) hereof.
     Indenture: The Indenture, dated as of July 20, 2007, by and among the Company, the Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), pursuant to which the Securities are to be issued, as such Indenture is amended or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
     Initial Purchaser: As defined in the preamble hereto.
     Initial Notes: As defined in the preamble hereto.
     Initial Placement: The issuance and sale by the Company of the Initial Securities to the Initial Purchasers pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
     Initial Securities: As defined in the preamble hereto.
     Interest Payment Date: As defined in the Indenture and the Securities.
     Issuer Free Writing Prospectus: Each free writing prospectus (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) prepared by or on behalf of the Company or used or referred to by the Company in connection with the sale of the Initial Securities or the Exchange Securities.

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     Issuer Information: Material information about the Company, the Guarantors or any of their respective securities that has been provided by or on behalf of the Company or the Guarantors.
     NASD: NASD Inc.
     Person: An individual, partnership, corporation, trust or unincorporated organization, or a government or agency or political subdivision thereof.
     Prospectus: The prospectus included in a Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement and by all other amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference into such Prospectus.
     Registration Default: As defined in Section 5 hereof.
     Registration Statement: Any registration statement of the Company relating to (a) an offering of Exchange Securities pursuant to an Exchange Offer or (b) the registration for resale of Transfer Restricted Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement, which is filed pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, in each case, including the Prospectus included therein, all amendments and supplements thereto (including post-effective amendments) and all exhibits and material incorporated by reference therein.
     Securities: As defined in the preamble hereto.
     Securities Act: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
     Shelf Filing Deadline: As defined in Section 4(a) hereof.
     Shelf Registration Statement: As defined in Section 4(a) hereof.
     Trust Indenture Act: The Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.
     Transfer Restricted Securities: Each Initial Security, until the earliest to occur of (a) the date on which such Initial Security is exchanged by a Person other than a broker-dealer for an Exchange Security in the Exchange Offer, (b) following the exchange by a broker dealer in the Exchange Offer of an Initial Security for an Exchange Security, the date on which such Exchange Security is sold to a purchaser who receives from such broker-dealer on or prior to the date of such sale a copy of the prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, (c) the date of which such Initial Security has been effectively registered under the Securities Act and disposed of the date on which such Initial Security is distributed to the public pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act.
     Underwritten Registration or Underwritten Offering: A registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public.

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     Section 2. Securities Subject to this Agreement.
     (a) Transfer Restricted Securities. The securities entitled to the benefits of this Agreement are the Transfer Restricted Securities.
     (b) Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities. A Person is deemed to be a holder of Transfer Restricted Securities (each, a “Holder”) whenever such Person owns Transfer Restricted Securities.
     Section 3. Registered Exchange Offer.
     (a) Unless the Exchange Offer is not be permissible under applicable law or Commission policy (after the procedures set forth in Section 6(a)(i) hereof have been complied with), each of the Company and the Guarantors shall (i) cause to be filed with the Commission as soon as practicable after the Closing Date, but in no event later than 240 days after the Closing Date (or if such 240th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day), a Registration Statement under the Securities Act relating to the Exchange Securities and the Exchange Offer, (ii) use their reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective as soon as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than 360 days after the Closing Date (or if such 360th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day), (iii) in connection with the foregoing, file (A) all pre-effective amendments to such Registration Statement as may be necessary in order to cause such Registration Statement to become effective, (B) if applicable, a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 430A under the Securities Act and (C) cause all necessary filings in connection with the registration and qualification of the Exchange Securities to be made under the state securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as are necessary to permit Consummation of the Exchange Offer, and (iv) upon the effectiveness of such Registration Statement, commence the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer shall be on the appropriate form permitting registration of the Exchange Securities to be offered in exchange for the Transfer Restricted Securities and to permit resales of Initial Securities held by Broker-Dealers as contemplated by Section 3(c) hereof.
     (b) The Company and the Guarantors shall cause the Exchange Offer Registration Statement to be effective continuously and shall keep the Exchange Offer open for a period of not less than the minimum period required under applicable federal and state securities laws to Consummate the Exchange Offer; provided, however, that in no event shall such period be less than 20 Business Days after the date notice of the Exchange Offer is mailed to the Holders. The Company and the Guarantors shall cause the Exchange Offer to comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws. No securities other than the Exchange Securities shall be included in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement. The Company and the Guarantors shall use their reasonable best efforts to cause the Exchange Offer to be Consummated on the earliest practicable date after the Exchange Offer Registration Statement has become effective, but in no event later than 30 Business Days after the Effectiveness Target Date (or if such 30th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day).
     (c) The Company shall indicate in a “Plan of Distribution” section contained in the Prospectus forming a part of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement that any Broker-Dealer who holds Initial Securities that are Transfer Restricted Securities and that were acquired for its

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own account as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities (other than Transfer Restricted Securities acquired directly from the Company), may exchange such Initial Securities pursuant to the Exchange Offer; however, such Broker-Dealer may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and must, therefore, deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resales of the Exchange Securities received by such Broker-Dealer in the Exchange Offer, which prospectus delivery requirement may be satisfied by the delivery by such Broker-Dealer of the Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement. Such “Plan of Distribution” section shall also contain all other information with respect to such resales by Broker-Dealers that the Commission may require in order to permit such resales pursuant thereto, but such “Plan of Distribution” shall not name any such Broker-Dealer or disclose the amount of Initial Securities held by any such Broker-Dealer except to the extent required by the Commission as a result of a change in policy after the date of this Agreement.
     Each of the Company and the Guarantors shall use their best efforts to keep the Exchange Offer Registration Statement continuously effective, supplemented and amended as required by the provisions of Section 6(c) hereof to the extent necessary to ensure that it is available for resales of Initial Securities acquired by Broker-Dealers for their own accounts as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, and to ensure that it conforms with the requirements of this Agreement, the Securities Act and the policies, rules and regulations of the Commission as announced from time to time, for a period ending on the earlier of (i) 180 days from the date on which the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is declared effective and (ii) the date on which a Broker-Dealer is no longer required to deliver a prospectus in connection with market-making or other trading activities.
     The Company shall provide sufficient copies of the latest version of such Prospectus to Broker-Dealers promptly upon request at any time during such 180-day (or shorter as provided in the foregoing sentence) period in order to facilitate such resales.
     Section 4. Shelf Registration.
     (a) Shelf Registration. If (i) the Company and the Guarantors are not required to file an Exchange Offer Registration Statement or to consummate the Exchange Offer because the Exchange Offer is not permitted by applicable law or Commission policy (after the procedures set forth in Section 6(a) hereof have been complied with), (ii) for any reason the Exchange Offer is not Consummated within 360 days after the Closing Date (or if such 360th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day), or (iii) with respect to any Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities (A) such Holder is prohibited by applicable law or Commission policy from participating in the Exchange Offer, or (B) such Holder may not resell the Exchange Securities acquired by it in the Exchange Offer to the public without delivering a prospectus and that the Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is not appropriate or available for such resales by such Holder, or (C) such Holder is a Broker-Dealer and holds Initial Securities acquired directly from the Company or one of its affiliates, then, upon such Holder’s request, the Company and the Guarantors shall
     (x) cause to be filed a shelf registration statement pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, which may be an amendment to the Exchange Offer Registration

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Statement (in either event, the “Shelf Registration Statement”) on or prior to the later of (1) the 60th day after the date on which the Company determines that it is not required to file the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, (2) the 60th day after the date on which the Company receives notice from a Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities as contemplated by clause (ii) above, and (3) the 240th day after the Closing Date (or if such 240th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) (such earliest date being the “Shelf Filing Deadline”), which Shelf Registration Statement shall provide for resales of all Transfer Restricted Securities the Holders of which shall have provided the information required pursuant to Section 4(b) hereof; and
     (y) use their reasonable best efforts to cause such Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective by the Commission on or before the later of (i) the 360th day after the Closing Date (or if such 360th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) and (ii) 120th day after the obligation to file the Shelf Filing Deadline.
     Each of the Company and the Guarantors shall use its best efforts to keep such Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, supplemented and amended as required by the provisions of Sections 6(b) and (c) hereof to the extent necessary to ensure that it is available for resales of Initial Securities by the Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities entitled to the benefit of this Section 4(a), and to ensure that it conforms with the requirements of this Agreement, the Securities Act and the policies, rules and regulations of the Commission as announced from time to time, for a period of at least two years following the effective date of such Shelf Registration Statement (or shorter period that will terminate when all the Initial Securities covered by such Shelf Registration Statement have been sold pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement or are no longer restricted securities under Rule 144 under the Securities Act).
     (b) Provision by Holders of Certain Information in Connection with the Shelf Registration Statement. No Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities may include any of its Transfer Restricted Securities in any Shelf Registration Statement pursuant to this Agreement unless and until such Holder furnishes to the Company in writing, within 20 Business Days after receipt of a request therefor, such information as the Company may reasonably request for use in connection with any Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus included therein. Each Holder as to which any Shelf Registration Statement is being effected agrees to furnish promptly to the Company all information required to be disclosed in order to make the information previously furnished to the Company by such Holder not materially misleading.
     Section 5. Additional Interest. If (i) any of the Registration Statements required by this Agreement is not filed with the Commission on or prior to the date specified for such filing in this Agreement, (ii) any of such Registration Statements has not been declared effective by the Commission on or prior to the date specified for such effectiveness in this Agreement (the “Effectiveness Target Date”), (iii) the Exchange Offer has not been Consummated within 30 Business Days after the Effectiveness Target Date with respect to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or (iv) any Registration Statement required by this Agreement is filed and declared effective but shall thereafter cease to be effective or fail to be usable for its intended purpose (after the Effectiveness Target Date) without being succeeded immediately by a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement that cures such failure and that is itself

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immediately declared effective (each such event referred to in clauses (i) through (iv), a “Registration Default”), the Company hereby agrees that the interest rate borne by the Transfer Restricted Securities shall be increased by 0.25% per annum during the 90-day period immediately following the occurrence of any Registration Default and shall increase by 0.25% per annum at the end of each subsequent 90-day period, but in no event shall such increase exceed 1.00% per annum. Following the cure of all Registration Defaults relating to any particular Transfer Restricted Securities, the interest rate borne by the relevant Transfer Restricted Securities will be reduced to the original interest rate borne by such Transfer Restricted Securities; provided, however, that, if after any such reduction in interest rate, a different Registration Default occurs, the interest rate borne by the relevant Transfer Restricted Securities shall again be increased pursuant to the foregoing provisions.
     All obligations of the Company and the Guarantors set forth in the preceding paragraph that are outstanding with respect to any Transfer Restricted Security at the time such security ceases to be a Transfer Restricted Security shall survive until such time as all such obligations with respect to such security shall have been satisfied in full.
     Section 6. Registration Procedures.
     (a) Exchange Offer Registration Statement. In connection with the Exchange Offer, the Company and the Guarantors shall, to the extent applicable, comply with all of the provisions of Section 6(c) hereof, shall use their reasonable best efforts to effect such exchange to permit the sale of Transfer Restricted Securities being sold in accordance with the intended method or methods of distribution thereof, and shall comply with all of the following provisions:
     (i) If in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Company there is a question as to whether the Exchange Offer is permitted by applicable law, each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby agrees to seek a no-action letter or other favorable decision from the Commission allowing the Company and the Guarantors to Consummate an Exchange Offer for such Initial Securities. Each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby agrees to pursue the issuance of such a decision to the Commission staff level but shall not be required to take commercially unreasonable action to effect a change of Commission policy. Each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby agrees, however, to (A) participate in telephonic conferences with the Commission, (B) deliver to the Commission staff an analysis prepared by counsel to the Company setting forth the legal bases, if any, upon which such counsel has concluded that such an Exchange Offer should be permitted and (C) diligently pursue a favorable resolution by the Commission staff of such submission.
     (ii) As a condition to its participation in the Exchange Offer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, each Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities shall furnish, upon the request of the Company, prior to the Consummation thereof, a written representation to the Company (which may be contained in the letter of transmittal contemplated by the Exchange Offer Registration Statement) to the effect that (A) it is not an affiliate of the Company, (B) it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Securities to be issued in the Exchange Offer and (C) it is acquiring the

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Exchange Securities in its ordinary course of business. In addition, all such Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities shall otherwise cooperate in the Company’s preparations for the Exchange Offer. Each Holder hereby acknowledges and agrees that any Broker-Dealer and any such Holder using the Exchange Offer to participate in a distribution of the securities to be acquired in the Exchange Offer (1) could not under Commission policy as in effect on the date of this Agreement rely on the position of the Commission enunciated in Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc. (available June 5, 1991) and Exxon Capital Holdings Corporation (available May 13, 1988), as interpreted in the Commission’s letter to Shearman & Sterling dated July 2, 1993, and similar no-action letters (which may include any no-action letter obtained pursuant to clause (i) above), and (2) must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with a secondary resale transaction and that such a secondary resale transaction should be covered by an effective registration statement containing the selling security holder information required by Item 507 or 508, as applicable, of Regulation S-K if the resales are of Exchange Securities obtained by such Holder in exchange for Initial Securities acquired by such Holder directly from the Company.
     (b) Shelf Registration Statement. In connection with the Shelf Registration Statement, each of the Company and the Guarantors shall comply with all the provisions of Section 6(c) hereof and shall use their reasonable best efforts to effect such registration to permit the sale of the Transfer Restricted Securities being sold in accordance with the intended method or methods of distribution thereof, and pursuant thereto each of the Company and the Guarantors will as expeditiously as possible prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement relating to the registration on any appropriate form under the Securities Act, which form shall be available for the sale of the Transfer Restricted Securities in accordance with the intended method or methods of distribution thereof.
     (c) General Provisions. In connection with any Registration Statement and any Prospectus required by this Agreement to permit the sale or resale of Transfer Restricted Securities (including, without limitation, any Registration Statement and the related Prospectus required to permit resales of Initial Securities by Broker-Dealers), each of the Company and the Guarantors shall:
     (i) use their reasonable best efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective and provide to the Commission all requisite financial statements (including, if required by the Securities Act or any regulation thereunder, financial statements of the Guarantors for the period specified in Section 3 or 4 hereof, as applicable); upon the occurrence of any event that would cause any such Registration Statement or the Prospectus contained therein (A) to contain a material misstatement or omission or (B) not to be effective and usable for resale of Transfer Restricted Securities during the period required by this Agreement, the Company shall file promptly an appropriate amendment to such Registration Statement, in the case of clause (A), correcting any such misstatement or omission, and, in the case of either clause (A) or (B), use its reasonable best efforts to cause such amendment to be declared effective and such Registration Statement and the related Prospectus to become usable for their intended purpose(s) as soon as practicable thereafter;

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     (ii) prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to the applicable Registration Statement as may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement effective for the applicable period set forth in Section 3 or 4 hereof, as applicable, or such shorter period as will terminate when all Transfer Restricted Securities covered by such Registration Statement have been sold; cause the Prospectus to be supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement, and as so supplemented to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act, and to comply fully with the applicable provisions of Rules 424 and 430A under the Securities Act in a timely manner; and comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance with the intended method or methods of distribution by the sellers thereof set forth in such Registration Statement or supplement to the Prospectus;
     (iii) advise the underwriter(s), if any, and selling Holders promptly and, if requested by such Persons, to confirm such advice in writing, (A) when the Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and, with respect to any Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto, when the same has become effective, (B) of any request by the Commission for amendments to the Registration Statement or amendments or supplements to the Prospectus or for additional information relating thereto, (C) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement under the Securities Act or of the suspension by any state securities commission of the qualification of the Transfer Restricted Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation of any proceeding for any of the preceding purposes, (D) of the existence of any fact or the happening of any event that makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement, the Prospectus, any amendment or supplement thereto, or any document incorporated by reference therein untrue, or that requires the making of any additions to or changes in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein not misleading. If at any time the Commission shall issue any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, or any state securities commission or other regulatory authority shall issue an order suspending the qualification or exemption from qualification of the Transfer Restricted Securities under state securities or blue sky laws, each of the Company and the Guarantors shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the withdrawal or lifting of such order at the earliest possible time;
     (iv) furnish without charge to each of the Initial Purchasers, if requested, and with respect to a Shelf Registration Statement, each selling Holder named in any Registration Statement, and each of the underwriter(s), if any, before filing with the Commission, copies of any Registration Statement or any Prospectus included therein or any amendments or supplements to any such Registration Statement or Prospectus (including all documents incorporated by reference after the initial filing of such Registration Statement), which documents will be subject to the review and comment of such Holders and underwriter(s) in connection with such sale, if any, for a period of at least five Business Days, and the Company will not file any such Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement to any such Registration Statement or Prospectus (including all such documents incorporated by reference) to which an Initial

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Purchaser of Transfer Restricted Securities covered by such Registration Statement or the underwriter(s), if any, shall reasonably object in writing within five Business Days after the receipt thereof (such objection to be deemed timely made upon confirmation of telecopy transmission within such period). The objection of an Initial Purchaser or underwriter, if any, shall be deemed to be reasonable if such Registration Statement, amendment, Prospectus or supplement, as applicable, as proposed to be filed, contains a material misstatement or omission;
     (v) in the case of any Shelf Registration Statement, make available at reasonable times for inspection by the Holders, the managing underwriter(s), if any, participating in any disposition pursuant to such Registration Statement and any attorney or accountant retained by such Initial Purchasers or any of the underwriter(s), all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of each of the Company and the Guarantors and cause the Company’s and the Guarantors’ officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such Holder, underwriter, attorney or accountant in connection with such Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto subsequent to the filing thereof and prior to its effectiveness and to participate in meetings with investors to the extent requested by the managing underwriter(s), if any;
     (vi) in the case of any Shelf Registration Statement, if requested by any selling Holders or the underwriter(s), if any, promptly incorporate in any Registration Statement or Prospectus, pursuant to a supplement or post-effective amendment if necessary, such information as such selling Holders and underwriter(s), if any, may reasonably request to have included therein, including, without limitation, information relating to the “Plan of Distribution” of the Transfer Restricted Securities, information with respect to the principal amount of Transfer Restricted Securities being sold to such underwriter(s), the purchase price being paid therefor and any other terms of the offering of the Transfer Restricted Securities to be sold in such offering; and make all required filings of such Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as soon as practicable after the Company is notified of the matters to be incorporated in such Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment;
     (vii) cause the Transfer Restricted Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be rated with the appropriate rating agencies, if so requested by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Securities covered thereby or the underwriter(s), if any;
     (viii) in the case of any Exchange Offer Registration Statement, if requested, furnish to each Initial Purchaser, and in the case of any Shelf Registration Statement, furnish to each selling Holder and each of the underwriter(s), if any, without charge, at least one copy of the Registration Statement, as first filed with the Commission, and of each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated by reference therein and all exhibits (including exhibits incorporated therein by reference);

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     (ix) in the case of any Shelf Registration Statement, deliver to each selling Holder and each of the underwriter(s), if any, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus (including each preliminary prospectus) and any amendment or supplement thereto as such Persons reasonably may request; each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby consents to the use of the Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto by each of the selling Holders and each of the underwriter(s), if any, in connection with the offering and the sale of the Transfer Restricted Securities covered by the Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto;
     (x) enter into and cause the Guarantors to enter into such agreements (including an underwriting agreement), and make and cause the Guarantors to make such representations and warranties, and take all such other actions in connection therewith in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of the Transfer Restricted Securities pursuant to any Shelf Registration Statement contemplated by this Agreement, all to such extent as may be reasonably requested by any Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities or underwriter in connection with any sale or resale pursuant to any Shelf Registration Statement contemplated by this Agreement; and whether or not an underwriting agreement is entered into and whether or not the registration is an Underwritten Registration, each of the Company and the Guarantors shall:
     (A) if requested, furnish to each selling Holder and each underwriter, if any, in such substance and scope as they may request and as are customarily made by issuers to underwriters in primary underwritten offerings, upon the date of the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement:
     (1) a certificate, dated the date of effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement signed by (y) the President or any Vice President and (z) a principal financial or accounting officer of each of the Company and the Guarantors, confirming, as of the date thereof, the matters set forth in paragraphs (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Section 5(f) of the Purchase Agreement and such other matters as such parties may reasonably request;
     (2) an opinion, dated the date of effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement of counsel for the Company and the Guarantors, covering the matters set forth in Section 5(c)(i) of the Purchase Agreement and such other matter as such parties may reasonably request, and in any event including a statement to the effect that such counsel has participated in conferences with officers and other representatives of the Company and the Guarantors, representatives of the independent public accountants for the Company and the Guarantors, representatives of the underwriter(s), if any, and counsel to the underwriter(s), if any, in connection with the preparation of such Registration Statement and the related Prospectus and have considered the matters required to be stated therein and the statements contained therein, although such counsel has not independently verified the accuracy, completeness or fairness of such statements; and that such counsel advises that, on the basis of the foregoing, no facts came to such counsel’s attention that caused such counsel to believe that the

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applicable Registration Statement, at the time such Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto became effective, and, in the case of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, as of the date of Consummation, contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or that the Prospectus contained in such Registration Statement as of its date and, in the case of the opinion dated the date of Consummation of the Exchange Offer, as of the date of Consummation, contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading. Without limiting the foregoing, such counsel may state further that such counsel assumes no responsibility for, and has not independently verified, the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the financial statements, notes and schedules and other financial data included in any Registration Statement contemplated by this Agreement or the related Prospectus; and
     (3) a customary comfort letter, dated the date of effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement, from the Company’s independent accountants, in the customary form and covering matters of the type customarily requested to be covered in comfort letters by underwriters in connection with primary underwritten offerings, and covering or affirming the matters set forth in the comfort letters delivered pursuant to Section 5(a) of the Purchase Agreement, without exception;
     (B) set forth in full or incorporate by reference in the underwriting agreement, if any, the indemnification provisions and procedures of Section 8 hereof with respect to all parties to be indemnified pursuant to said Section; and
     (C) deliver such other documents and certificates as may be reasonably requested by such parties to evidence compliance with Section 6(c)(xi)(A) hereof and with any customary conditions contained in the underwriting agreement or other agreement entered into by the Company or any of the Guarantors pursuant to this Section 6(c)(xi), if any.
     If at any time, prior to the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement, the representations and warranties of the Company and the Guarantors contemplated in Section 6(c)(xi)(A)(1) hereof cease to be true and correct, the Company or the Guarantors shall so advise the Initial Purchasers and the underwriter(s), if any, and each selling Holder promptly and, if requested by such Persons, shall confirm such advice in writing;
     (xii) prior to any public offering of Transfer Restricted Securities, cooperate with, and cause the Guarantors to cooperate with the selling Holders, the underwriter(s), if any, and their respective counsel in connection with the registration and qualification of the Transfer Restricted Securities under the state securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as the selling Holders or underwriter(s), if any, may request and do any and all other acts or things necessary or advisable to enable the disposition in such

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jurisdictions of the Transfer Restricted Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement; provided, however, that none of the Company nor the Guarantors shall be required to register or qualify as a foreign corporation where it is not then so qualified or to take any action that would subject it to the service of process in suits or to taxation, other than as to matters and transactions relating to the Registration Statement, in any jurisdiction where it is not then so subject;
     (xiii) shall issue, upon the request of any Holder of Initial Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement, Exchange Securities having an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of Initial Securities surrendered to the Company by such Holder in exchange therefor or being sold by such Holder; such Exchange Securities to be registered in the name of such Holder or in the name of the purchaser(s) of such Securities, as the case may be; in return, the Initial Securities held by such Holder shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation;
     (xiv) cooperate with, and cause the Guarantors to cooperate with the selling Holders and the underwriter(s), if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Transfer Restricted Securities to be sold and not bearing any restrictive legends; and enable such Transfer Restricted Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as the Holders or the underwriter(s), if any, may request at least two Business Days prior to any sale of Transfer Restricted Securities made by such Holders or underwriter(s);
     (xv) use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Transfer Restricted Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to enable the seller or sellers thereof or the underwriter(s), if any, to consummate the disposition of such Transfer Restricted Securities, subject to the proviso contained in Section 6(c)(xii) hereof;
     (xvi) if any fact or event contemplated by Section 6(c)(iii)(D) hereof shall exist or have occurred, prepare a supplement or post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement or related Prospectus or any document incorporated therein by reference or file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of Transfer Restricted Securities, the Prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading;
     (xvii) provide a CUSIP number for all Securities not later than the effective date of the Registration Statement covering such Securities and provide the Trustee under the Indenture with printed certificates for such Securities which are in a form eligible for deposit with the Depository Trust Company and take all other action necessary to ensure that all such Securities are eligible for deposit with the Depository Trust Company;
     (xviii) cooperate and assist in any filings required to be made with the NASD and in the performance of any due diligence investigation by any underwriter (including any “qualified independent underwriter”) that is required to be retained in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NASD;

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     (xix) otherwise use their reasonable best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission, and make generally available to its security holders, as soon as practicable, a consolidated earnings statement meeting the requirements of Rule 158 (which need not be audited) for the twelve-month period (A) commencing at the end of any fiscal quarter in which Transfer Restricted Securities are sold to underwriters in a firm commitment or best efforts Underwritten Offering or (B) if not sold to underwriters in such an offering, beginning with the first month of the Company’s first fiscal quarter commencing after the effective date of the Registration Statement;
     (xx) cause the Indenture to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act not later than the effective date of the first Registration Statement required by this Agreement, and, in connection therewith, cooperate with, and cause the Guarantors to cooperate with the Trustee and the Holders of Securities to effect such changes to the Indenture as may be required for such Indenture to be so qualified in accordance with the terms of the Trust Indenture Act; and to execute and use its best efforts to cause the Trustee to execute, all documents that may be required to effect such changes and all other forms and documents required to be filed with the Commission to enable such Indenture to be so qualified in a timely manner;
     (xxi) cause all Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be listed on each securities exchange or automated quotation system on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed if requested by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Initial Securities or the managing underwriter(s), if any; and
     (xxii) provide promptly to each Holder upon request each document filed with the Commission pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 and Section 15 of the Exchange Act.
     Each Holder agrees by acquisition of a Transfer Restricted Security that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the existence of any fact of the kind described in Section 6(c)(iii)(D) hereof, such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of Transfer Restricted Securities pursuant to the applicable Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 6(c)(xvi) hereof, or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed, and has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated by reference in the Prospectus. If so directed by the Company, each Holder will deliver to the Company (at the Company’s expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Holder’s possession, of the Prospectus covering such Transfer Restricted Securities that was current at the time of receipt of such notice. In the event the Company shall give any such notice, the time period regarding the effectiveness of such Registration Statement set forth in Section 3 or 4 hereof, as applicable, shall be extended by the number of days during the period from and including the date of the giving of such notice pursuant to Section 6(c)(iii)(D) hereof to and including the date when each selling Holder covered by such Registration Statement shall have received the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 6(c)(xvi) hereof or shall have received the Advice; provided, however, that no such extension

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shall be taken into account in determining whether Additional Interest is due pursuant to Section 5 hereof or the amount of such Additional Interest, it being agreed that the Company’s option to suspend use of a Registration Statement pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated as a Registration Default for purposes of Section 5 hereof.
     Section 7. Registration Expenses.
     (a) All expenses incident to the Company’s and the Guarantors’ performance of or compliance with this Agreement will be borne by the Company and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, regardless of whether a Registration Statement becomes effective, including, without limitation: (i) all registration and filing fees and expenses (including filings made by any Initial Purchaser or Holder with the NASD (and, if applicable, the fees and expenses of any “qualified independent underwriter” and its counsel that may be required by the rules and regulations of the NASD)); (ii) all fees and expenses of compliance with federal securities and state securities or blue sky laws; (iii) all expenses of printing (including printing certificates for the Exchange Securities to be issued in the Exchange Offer and printing of Prospectuses), messenger and delivery services and telephone; (iv) all fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, the Guarantors; (v) all application and filing fees in connection with listing the Exchange Securities on a securities exchange or automated quotation system pursuant to the requirements thereof; and (vi) all fees and disbursements of independent certified public accountants of the Company and the Guarantors (including the expenses of any special audit and comfort letters required by or incident to such performance).
     Each of the Company and the Guarantors will, in any event, bear its internal expenses (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expenses of any annual audit and the fees and expenses of any Person, including special experts, retained by the Company or the Guarantors.
     (b) In connection with any Registration Statement required by this Agreement (including, without limitation, the Exchange Offer Registration Statement and the Shelf Registration Statement), the Company and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, will reimburse the Initial Purchasers and the Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities being tendered in the Exchange Offer and/or resold pursuant to the “Plan of Distribution” contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or registered pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement, as applicable, for the reasonable fees and disbursements of not more than one counsel, who shall be Shearman & Sterling LLP or such other counsel as may be chosen by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Transfer Restricted Securities for whose benefit such Registration Statement is being prepared.
     Section 8. Indemnification.
     (a) The Company and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless (i) each Holder and (ii) each Person, if any, who controls (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) any Holder (any of the Persons referred to in this clause (ii) being hereinafter referred to as a “controlling person”) and (iii) the respective officers, directors, partners, employees, representatives and agents of any Holder or any controlling person (any Person referred to in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) may hereinafter

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be referred to as an “Indemnified Holder”), to the fullest extent lawful, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, actions and expenses (including, without limitation, and as incurred, reimbursement of all reasonable costs of investigating, preparing, pursuing, settling, compromising, paying or defending any claim or action, or any investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to any Indemnified Holder), insofar as such loss, claim, damage, liability or expense (or actions in respect thereof as contemplated below) arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement or Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Issuer Information filed or required to be filed pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act, or any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses are caused by an untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission that is made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to any of the Holders furnished in writing to the Company by any of the Holders expressly for use therein. This indemnity agreement shall be in addition to any liability which the Company or any of the Guarantors may otherwise have.
     In case any action or proceeding (including any governmental or regulatory investigation or proceeding) shall be brought or asserted against any of the Indemnified Holders with respect to which indemnity may be sought against the Company or the Guarantors, such Indemnified Holder (or the Indemnified Holder controlled by such controlling person) shall promptly notify the Company and the Guarantors in writing; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall not relieve any of the Company or the Guarantors of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement unless and to the extent the Company or the Guarantors are materially prejudiced by such failure to notify. Such Indemnified Holder shall have the right to employ its own counsel in any such action and the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be paid, as incurred, by the Company and the Guarantors (regardless of whether it is ultimately determined that an Indemnified Holder is not entitled to indemnification hereunder). The Company and the Guarantors shall not, in connection with any one such action or proceeding or separate but substantially similar or related actions or proceedings in the same jurisdiction arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys (in addition to any local counsel) at any time for such Indemnified Holders, which firm shall be designated by the Holders. The Company and the Guarantors shall be liable for any settlement of any such action or proceeding effected with the Company’s and the Guarantors’ prior written consent, which consent shall not be withheld unreasonably, and each of the Company and the Guarantors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any Indemnified Holder from and against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense by reason of any settlement of any action effected with the written consent of the Company and the Guarantors. The Company and the Guarantors shall not, without the prior written consent of each Indemnified Holder, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened action, claim, litigation or proceeding in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not any Indemnified Holder is a party thereto), unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Holder from all liability arising out of such action, claim, litigation or proceeding.

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     (b) Each Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities agrees, severally and not jointly, to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, the Guarantors and their respective directors, officers of the Company and the Guarantors who sign a Registration Statement, and any Person controlling (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) the Company or any of the Guarantors, and the respective officers, directors, partners, employees, representatives and agents of each such Person, to the same extent as the foregoing indemnity from the Company and the Guarantors to each of the Indemnified Holders, but only with respect to claims and actions based on information relating to such Holder furnished in writing by such Holder expressly for use in any Registration Statement or Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto) or in any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus. In case any action or proceeding shall be brought against the Company, the Guarantors or their respective directors or officers or any such controlling person in respect of which indemnity may be sought against a Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities, such Holder shall have the rights and duties given the Company and the Guarantors, and the Company, the Guarantors, their respective directors and officers and such controlling person shall have the rights and duties given to each Holder by the preceding paragraph.
     (c) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 8 is unavailable to an indemnified party under Section 8(a) or (b) hereof (other than by reason of exceptions provided in those Sections) in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, actions or expenses referred to therein, then each applicable indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company and the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders, on the other hand, from the Initial Placement (which in the case of the Company and the Guarantors shall be deemed to be equal to the total gross proceeds to the Company and the Guarantors from the Initial Placement), the amount of Additional Interest which did not become payable as a result of the filing of the Registration Statement resulting in such losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments actions or expenses, and such Registration Statement, or if such allocation is not permitted by applicable law, the relative fault of the Company and the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders, on the other hand, in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of the Indemnified Holder on the other shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or any of the Guarantors, on the one hand, or the Indemnified Holders, on the other hand, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in the second paragraph of Section 8(a) hereof, any legal or other fees or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim.
     The Company, the Guarantors and each Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 8(c) were determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Holders were treated as one entity for such

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purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 8, none of the Holders (and its related Indemnified Holders) shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the total net proceeds received by such Holder from the sale of securities pursuant to a Registration Statement exceeds the amount of any damages which such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. The Holders’ obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 8(c) are several in proportion to the respective principal amount of Initial Securities held by each of the Holders hereunder and not joint.
     Section 9. Rule 144A. Each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby agrees with each Holder, for so long as any Transfer Restricted Securities remain outstanding, to make available to any Holder or beneficial owner of Transfer Restricted Securities in connection with any sale thereof and any prospective purchaser of such Transfer Restricted Securities from such Holder or beneficial owner, the information required by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act in order to permit resales of such Transfer Restricted Securities pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act.
     Section 10. Participation in Underwritten Registrations. No Holder may participate in any Underwritten Registration hereunder unless such Holder (a) agrees to sell such Holder’s Transfer Restricted Securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by the Persons entitled hereunder to approve such arrangements and (b) completes and executes all reasonable questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements, lock-up letters and other documents required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements.
     Section 11. Selection of Underwriters. The Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement who desire to do so may sell such Transfer Restricted Securities in an Underwritten Offering. In any such Underwritten Offering, the investment banker(s) and managing underwriter(s) that will administer such offering will be selected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Transfer Restricted Securities included in such offering; provided, however, that such investment banker(s) and managing underwriter(s) must be reasonably satisfactory to the Company.
     Section 12. Miscellaneous.
     (a) Remedies. Each of the Company and the Guarantors hereby agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby agree to waive the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

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     (b) No Inconsistent Agreements. Each of the Company and the Guarantors will not on or after the date of this Agreement enter into any agreement with respect to its securities that is inconsistent with the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof. Neither the Company nor any of the Guarantors has previously entered into any agreement granting any registration rights with respect to its securities to any Person. The rights granted to the Holders hereunder do not in any way conflict with and are not inconsistent with the rights granted to the holders of the Company’s or any of the Guarantors’ securities under any agreement in effect on the date hereof.
     (c) Adjustments Affecting the Securities. The Company will not take any action, or permit any change to occur, with respect to the Securities that would materially and adversely affect the ability of the Holders to Consummate any Exchange Offer.
     (d) Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to or departures from the provisions hereof may not be given unless the Company has (i) in the case of Section 5 hereof and this Section 12(d)(i), obtained the written consent of Holders of all outstanding Transfer Restricted Securities and (ii) in the case of all other provisions hereof, obtained the written consent of Holders of a majority of the outstanding principal amount of Transfer Restricted Securities (excluding any Transfer Restricted Securities held by the Company or its Affiliates). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to departure from the provisions hereof that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders whose securities are being tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer and that does not affect directly or indirectly the rights of other Holders whose securities are not being tendered pursuant to such Exchange Offer may be given by the Holders of a majority of the outstanding principal amount of Transfer Restricted Securities being tendered or registered; provided, however, that, with respect to any matter that directly or indirectly affects the rights of any Initial Purchaser hereunder, the Company shall obtain the written consent of each such Initial Purchaser with respect to which such amendment, qualification, supplement, waiver, consent or departure is to be effective.
     (e) Notices. All notices and other communications provided for or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing by hand-delivery, first-class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), telex, telecopier, or air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery:
     (i) if to a Holder, at the address set forth on the records of the Registrar under the Indenture, with a copy to the Registrar under the Indenture; and
     (ii) if to the Company:
Cardtronics, Inc.
3110 Hayes Road, suite 300
Houston, TX 77082
Telecopier No.: (281) 892-0151
Attention: Chief Financial Officer

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With a copy to:
Vinson & Elkins LLP
First City Tower,
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 2300
Houston, TX 77002
Telecopier No.: (713) 615-5861
Attention: David Oelman
     All such notices and communications shall be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when answered back, if telexed; when receipt acknowledged, if telecopied; and on the next Business Day, if timely delivered to an air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery.
     Copies of all such notices, demands or other communications shall be concurrently delivered by the Person giving the same to the Trustee at the address specified in the Indenture.
     (f) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the parties, including, without limitation, and without the need for an express assignment, subsequent Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not inure to the benefit of or be binding upon a successor or assign of a Holder unless and to the extent such successor or assign acquired Transfer Restricted Securities from such Holder.
     (g) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
     (h) Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
     (i) Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES THEREOF.
     (j) Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
     (k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and intended to be a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings, other than those set forth or referred to herein with respect to the registration rights granted by the Company with respect to the Transfer Restricted Securities. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
         
  CARDTRONICS, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack Antonini    
    Name:   Jack Antonini   
    Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
  CARDTRONICS GP, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack Antonini    
    Name:   Jack Antonini   
    Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
  CARDTRONICS LP, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Peter J. Winnington    
    Name:   Peter J. Winnington   
    Title:   President and Secretary   
 
  CARDTRONICS, LP
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack Antonini    
    Name:   Jack Antonini   
    Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
  CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jack Antonini    
    Name:   Jack Antonini   
    Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
  ATM NATIONAL, LLC
 
 
  By:   /s/ Benjamin Psillas    
    Name:   Benjamin Psillas   
    Title:   President   
 
Registration Rights Agreement

 


 

     The foregoing Registration Rights Agreement is hereby confirmed and accepted as of the date first above written:
       
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

By: Banc of America Securities LLC
 
 
By:   /s/ Lex Maultsby    
  Name:   Lex Maultsby   
  Title:   Managing Director   
 

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EX-4.3 5 h49088exv4w3.htm SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE exv4w3
 

Exhibit  4.3
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
TO BE DELIVERED BY CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC
Supplemental Indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of June 22, 2007 among Cardtronics Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guaranteeing Subsidiary”), a subsidiary of Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (or its permitted successor) (the “Company”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Assocation, a nationally chartered banking association (or its permitted successor), as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the Company and the other Guarantors party thereto have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of August 12, 2005 providing for the issuance of the Company’s 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (the “Notes”);
WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall, subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, unconditionally guarantee the Notes on the terms and conditions set forth therein (the “Note Guarantee”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company, the Guarantors, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee agree as follows for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes:
1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
2. Agreement to Guarantee.
(a) Subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary, jointly and severally with all other Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of the Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that:
     (i) the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes, if lawful (subject in all cases to any applicable grace period provided herein), and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and

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     (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.
(b) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees that, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, its obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or the Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a Guarantor.
(c) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary, subject to Section 6.06 of the Indenture, hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenants that this Note Guarantee shall not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and the Indenture.
(d) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors, or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to any of the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by any of them to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect.
(e) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that it shall not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby.
(f) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article Six of the Indenture for the purposes of the Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article Six of the Indenture, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of the Note Guarantee.
(g) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.

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(h) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary confirms, pursuant to Section 12.02 of the Indenture, that it is the intention of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that the Note Guarantee not constitute (i) a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee or (ii) an unlawful distribution under any applicable state law prohibiting shareholder distributions by an insolvent subsidiary to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under Article Twelve of the Indenture, result in the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance or such an unlawful shareholder distribution.
3. Execution and Delivery. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that the Note Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of the Note Guarantee.
4. Guaranteeing Subsidiary May Consolidate, Etc., on Certain Terms. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into, any Person other than as set forth in Section 12.04 of the Indenture.
5. Release. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary’s Note Guarantee shall be released as set forth in Section 12.05 of the Indenture.
6. No Recourse Against Others. Pursuant to Section 14.07 of the Indenture, no director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have any liability for any obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Notes, the Indenture, this Supplemental Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. This waiver and release are part of the consideration for the Note Guarantee.
7. Subordination of Note Guarantee. Payments on the Note Guarantees are subordinated to the extent and manner provided for in Article 13 of the Indenture, to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt of the Guarantors, including Senior Debt of the Guarantors incurred after the date of the Indenture.
8. NEW YORK LAW TO GOVERN. THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.
9. Counterparts. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

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10. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.
11. Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Company.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written.
                     
 
                   
    CARDTRONICS HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company
   
 
                   
        By: Cardtronics, Inc., its sole member    
 
                   
 
          By:   /s/ Michael E. Keller    
 
                   
 
              Michael E. Keller, Secretary    
             
 
           
    WELLS FARGO BANK, National Association,    
    as Trustee    
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Jeffery O. Rose     
 
           
 
  Name:   Jeffery O. Rose     
 
  Title:   Senior Vice President     

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EX-4.4 6 h49088exv4w4.htm SUPPLEMENT INDENTURE exv4w4
 

Exhibit 4.4
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
DELIVERED BY ATM NATIONAL, LLC
A SUBSEQUENT GUARANTOR
          Supplemental Indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of December 22, 2005, among ATM National, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guaranteeing Subsidiary”), a subsidiary of Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (or its permitted successor) (the “Company”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a nationally chartered banking association (or its permitted successor), as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).
W I T N E S S E T H
          WHEREAS, the Company and the other Guarantors party thereto have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of August 12, 2005 providing for the issuance of the Company’s 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the “Notes”);
          WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall, subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, unconditionally guarantee the Notes on the terms and conditions set forth therein (the “Note Guarantee”); and
          WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture.
          NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company, the Guarantors, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee agree as follows for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes:
          1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
          2. Agreement to Guarantee.
          (a) Subject to Article Twelve of the Indenture, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary, jointly and severally with all other Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of the Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that:
     (i) the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Additional Interest, if any, on the Notes, if

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lawful (subject in all cases to any applicable grace period provided herein), and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and
     (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.
          (b) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees that, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, its obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or the Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a Guarantor.
          (c) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary, subject to Section 6.06 of the Indenture, hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenants that this Note Guarantee shall not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and the Indenture.
          (d) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors, or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to any of the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by any of them to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect.
          (e) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that it shall not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby.
          (f) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article Six of the Indenture for the purposes of the Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article Six of the Indenture, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of the Note Guarantee.

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          (g) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.
          (h) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary confirms, pursuant to Section 12.02 of the Indenture, that it is the intention of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that the Note Guarantee not constitute (i) a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee or (ii) an unlawful distribution under any applicable state law prohibiting shareholder distributions by an insolvent subsidiary to the extent applicable to the Note Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guaranteeing Subsidiary that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under Article Twelve of the Indenture, result in the obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance or such an unlawful shareholder distribution.
          3. Execution and Delivery. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees that the Note Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of the Note Guarantee.
          4. Guaranteeing Subsidiary May Consolidate, Etc., on Certain Terms. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into, any Person other than as set forth in Section 12.04 of the Indenture.
          5. Release. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary’s Note Guarantee shall be released as set forth in Section 12.05 of the Indenture.
          6. No Recourse Against Others. Pursuant to Section 14.07 of the Indenture, no director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall have any liability for any obligations of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Notes, the Indenture, this Supplemental Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. This waiver and release are part of the consideration for the Note Guarantee.
          7. Subordination of Note Guarantee. Payments on the Note Guarantees are subordinated to the extent and manner provided for in Article 13 of the Indenture, to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt of the Guarantors, including Senior Debt of the Guarantors incurred after the date of the Indenture.
          8. NEW YORK LAW TO GOVERN. THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

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          9. Counterparts. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.
          10. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.
          11. Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Company.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written.
         
  ATM NATIONAL, LLC
 
 
  By:   /s/ Benjamin Psillas    
    Name:   Benjamin Psillas   
    Title:   President   
 
  WELLS FARGO BANK, National Association,
as Trustee
 
 
By:  /s/ Patrick T. Giordano    
  Name:  Patrick T. Giordano   
  Title:    Vice President   
 

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EX-10.2 7 h49088exv10w2.htm AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT exv10w2
 

Exhibit 10.2
AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
          AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 18, 2007 (this “Amendment”) among (a) Cardtronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), (b) Cardtronics, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, Cardtronics GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Cardtronics LP, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively, the “Guarantors”), (c) the lenders party to the Credit Agreement referred to below (the “Lenders”), (d) the New Lenders (as defined below), and (e) BNP Paribas, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders.
          PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS:
          1. The Borrower, the Guarantors, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and others have entered into a Third Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of July 6, 2005, Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement dated as of August 5, 2005, Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of November 17, 2005, Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement dated as of February 14, 2006, Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement dated as of September 29, 2006 and Amendment No. 6 to Credit Agreement dated as of May 3, 2007 (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement);
          2. The Borrower intends to acquire all of the ATM operations in the United States of 7-Eleven, Inc. (the “7-Eleven Acquisition”), and to finance the 7-Eleven Acquisition and related costs and expenses, the Borrower has given notice to the Administrative Agent of the Borrower’s desire to (i) amend the Credit Agreement as provided herein to provide for, among other things, an increase in the Total Revolving Commitment, effective as of the effective date of the amendments set forth herein, to $175 million and (ii) request the consent of the Requisite Lenders to the 7-Eleven Acquisition in accordance with Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement; and
          3. The Lenders have agreed, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to amend the Credit Agreement as set forth below, to increase the Total Revolving Credit Commitment to $175 million and to consent to the 7-Eleven Acquisition pursuant to Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement;
          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
          SECTION 1. Amendments to Credit Agreement. Upon, and subject to, the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Section 2 below, the Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
          (a) Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended by adding the following definitions in alphabetical order:
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     “7-Eleven Acquisition” means the acquisition contemplated by the 7-Eleven Acquisition Agreement.
     “7-Eleven Acquisition Agreement” means the Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 1, 2007 among 7-Eleven, Inc., Vcom Financial Services, Inc., and Cardtronics, LP, a Delaware limited partnership.
     “7-Eleven Acquisition Closing” means the “Closing” as defined in the 7-Eleven Acquisition Agreement.
     “Guaranty Supplements” means (i) the Guaranty Supplement dated July, 2007 between BNP Paribas, as Agent, and ATM National, LLC, and (ii) the Guaranty Supplement dated July, 2007 between BNP Paribas, as Agent, and Cardtronics Holdings, LLC.”
     “Vcom Business” means those services which are provided by the assets acquired in the 7-Eleven Acquisition in addition to typical ATM transactions, including, without limitation, check cashing, bill payment, money transfer and deposit taking services.
     “Vcom Negative EBITDA” means, in respect of any calculation of Adjusted Target EBITDA or EBITDA for any period ending during the first 18 months following the 7-Eleven Acquisition Closing, the Target EBITDA of the Vcom Business for such period to the extent such Target EBITDA is a negative number, in each case not to exceed $10 million in any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.
          (b) The definition of “Adjusted Target EBITDA” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
     “Adjusted Target EBITDA” means, for any period, the sum of the following, each calculated without duplication for the Target or the assets acquired for such period or the Large Program Expenditure for such period, as the case may be: (1) Target EBITDA; plus (2) all of those expenses which have been deducted in calculating Target EBITDA for such period and which will be eliminated in the future upon the consummation of the proposed Acquisition by the Borrower or its Subsidiary as approved by Agent, with such other adjustments as are also approved by the Agent; minus (3) all income or gains which have been added in calculating Target EBITDA for such period and which will be eliminated in the future upon the consummation of the proposed Acquisition by the Borrower as approved by Agent; minus (4) any Vcom Negative EBITDA for such period.
          (c) The definition of “EBITDA” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
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     “EBITDA” means, with respect to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis for the four (4) fiscal quarters immediately preceding the most recent Financial Statement Delivery Date, without duplication, the result of net income less any non-cash income and any Vcom Negative EBITDA to the extent included in determining net income and without giving effect to any non-recurring items, expenses relating to the compensation of sellers in connection with any Permitted Acquisitions or Large Program Expenditures and other transaction expenses and costs pursuant to any Permitted Acquisition or Large Program Expenditure, extraordinary gains or losses from the sale of assets or write-down in the value of assets owned by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party during such period plus depreciation, amortization, Interest Expense, book taxes and other non cash charges for such period, in each case to the extent deducted in determining net income; provided that, in the case of any consolidated Subsidiary of the Borrower that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, the amount included in the calculation of EBITDA in respect of any such items or any components thereof shall be the Owned Percentage of the amount that would otherwise be included in the absence of this proviso.
          (d) The definition of “Domestic Subsidiary” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
     ““Domestic Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any Subsidiary of such Person that is neither a CFC nor a Subsidiary that is held directly or indirectly by a CFC.”
          (e) The definition of “Loan Documents” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
     ““Loan Documents” means this Agreement, the Notes, the Intercreditor Agreement, the Guaranty Supplements or any other guaranty of the obligations of the Borrower, any agreement with respect to a Derivative entered into with a Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender existing from time to time and the Security Documents.”
          (f) The definition of “Maturity Date” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
     “Maturity Date” means the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Execution Date, unless accelerated pursuant to Section 9.02.
          (g) The definition of “Permanent Securities” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read as follows:
     “Permanent Securities” means (a) the Borrower’s 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due August 15, 2013 in the original principal amount of $200,000,000 and (b) either (i) the Borrower’s 9.25% Senior
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Subordinated Notes due August 15, 2013 – Series B, or (ii) any other new notes with substantially similar covenants and subordination provisions as those described in clause (a) above, in either such case under this clause (b) in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 to be issued in connection with the 7-Eleven Acquisition.
          (h) Section 8.03(c) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in full to read as follows:
     “Capitalized Lease Obligations and purchase money financing not to exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate outstanding at any time; provided that Capitalized Lease Obligations and purchase money financing of a Subsidiary that is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary shall only be included in an amount equal to the Owned Percentage of such Subsidiary”.
          (i) Section 8.03(i) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in full to read as follows:
     “Indebtedness in respect of the Permanent Securities in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $350,000,000, less principal amounts paid thereunder from time to time;”
          (j) Section 8.06 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in full to read as follows:
     “Guaranties. None of the Loan Parties will, directly or indirectly, guarantee the Indebtedness of any Person, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so, except:
     (a) endorsements of instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business;
     (b) guaranties of the Obligations in favor of the Agent, the Lenders or the other holders of the Obligations evidenced by a Loan Document;
     (c) guaranties by the Partnership of any obligations of the Borrower, or guaranties by the Borrower of any obligations of the Partnership, or guaranties by the Partnership or the Borrower of any obligations of any other Subsidiary of the Borrower, in each case in respect of Indebtedness permitted hereby incurred in the ordinary course of business and not otherwise prohibited hereby;
     (d) guaranties of obligations of the Borrower under the Second Lien Loan Documents;
     (e) guaranties of obligations of the Borrower under the Permanent Securities so long as such Subsidiaries are Guarantors hereunder.”
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          (k) Section 8.12(b) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in full to read as follows:
     “(b) Senior Leverage Ratio. The Borrower will not permit at any time the Senior Leverage Ratio to be greater than the ratio set forth below for each corresponding period set forth below:
         
Four (4) Quarter Period Ending:   Ratio:
June 30, 2007
    2.50:1.00  
September 30, 2007
    2.50:1.00  
December 31, 2007
    2.50:1.00  
March 31, 2008
    2.50:1.00  
June 30, 2008
    2.50:1.00  
September 30, 2008
    2.50:1.00  
December 31, 2008
    2.50:1.00  
March 31, 2009
    2.50:1.00  
June 30, 2009
    2.50:1.00  
September 30, 2009
    2.50:1.00  
December 31, 2009 and each fiscal quarter-end thereafter
    2.25:1.00  
          (l) Section 8.12(c) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated in full to read as follows:
     “(c) Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Borrower will not permit at any time the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to be less than the ratio set forth below for each corresponding period set forth below:
         
Four (4) Quarter Period Ending:   Ratio:
June 30, 2007
    1.25:1.00  
September 30, 2007
    1.25:1.00  
December 31, 2007
    1.25:1.00  
March 31, 2008
    1.25:1.00  
June 30, 2008
    1.25:1.00  
September 30, 2008
    1.25:1.00  
December 31, 2008
    1.35:1.00  
March 31, 2009
    1.35:1.00  
June 30, 2009
    1.35:1.00  
September 30, 2009
    1.35:1.00  
December 31, 2009 and each fiscal-quarter end thereafter
    1.40:1.00  
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          (m) Section 8.13(a) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated as full to read as follows:
         
Test Period Ending:   Amounts:
June 30, 2007
  $ 60,000,000  
September 30, 2007
  $ 67,500,000  
December 31, 2007
  $ 72,500,000  
March 31, 2008 and each fiscal quarter-end thereafter
  $ 75,000,000  
          SECTION 2. Conditions of Effectiveness of Amendment.  The amendments to the Credit Agreement set forth in Section 1 shall become effective on the date (which shall be on or before August 30, 2007) (the “Effective Date”) when the Administrative Agent shall have received the following, each in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:
     (a) counterparts of this Amendment executed by (i) the Borrower and each Loan Party, (ii) the Administrative Agent, and (iii) each of the Lenders;
     (b) a certificate (i) of the secretary or an assistant secretary or other Responsible Officer of each of the Loan Parties certifying (A) true and complete copies of each of the articles or certificate of incorporation, organization or partnership, as applicable, as amended and in effect, of such Person, the bylaws, regulations, operating agreement, or agreement of limited partnership, as applicable, as amended and in effect, of such Person (or, in each case, that the same have not changed since the most recent certified copies thereof delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with the initial Advance under the Credit Agreement or any amendments thereto) and the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors, general partner, requisite members or mangers, as applicable, of such Person, (1) authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by such Person of the Loan Documents to which it is or will be a party and, as to the Borrower, the Advances to be made hereunder, and (2) authorizing Responsible Officers of such Person to negotiate, execute and deliver the Loan Documents to which it is or will be a party and any related documents, including, any agreement contemplated by this Agreement, and (B) the incumbency and specimen signatures of the Responsible Officers of such Person executing any documents on its behalf and (ii) of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying (which certification shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower for all purposes of the Credit Agreement), (A) that there has been no change in the businesses or financial condition of such Person which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect since December 31, 2006, (B) that the representations and warranties set forth in Article VI of the Credit Agreement and the representations and warranties set forth in the Security Documents are true and correct in all material respects as of and as if such representations and warranties were made on, the Effective Date (unless such representation and warranty expressly relates to an earlier date), and (C) that no Default or Event of Default shall
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have occurred and be continuing or would result from the transactions contemplated hereby, including the consummation of the 7-Eleven Acquisition and the issuance of the additional Permanent Securities;
     (c) a favorable, signed opinions addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to the Loan Parties, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and its counsel;
     (d) the Administrative Agent shall have received the payment for the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, as applicable, of all fees and expenses agreed upon by such parties and the Borrower to be payable on or prior to the Effective Date, including the fees described in Section 5 below;
     (e) certificates of appropriate public officials as to the existence, good standing and, if material, qualification to do business as a foreign corporation, as applicable, of the Loan Parties and their respective Subsidiaries, in each jurisdiction in which the ownership of their properties or the conduct of their business requires such qualifications;
     (f) a solvency certificate, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent, executed by the chief financial officer of the Borrower certifying as to the solvency of each Loan Party before and after giving effect to the 7-Eleven Acquisition, the making of the first Advance after the Effective Date and the application of proceeds thereof;
     (g) evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Agent that the Borrower has received all material governmental, shareholder and third party consents and/or approvals necessary to effect the 7-Eleven Acquisition, expiration of all applicable waiting periods without any action being taken by any authority that could restrain, prevent or impose any material adverse conditions on any of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, or the 7-Eleven Acquisition, or that could seek to restrain or threaten any of the foregoing, and the absence of any applicable law or regulation which in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent could have such material adverse conditions or effect;
     (h) such other consents, approvals, opinions or documents as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.
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          SECTION 3. Increase of Total Revolving Commitment. Effective as of the Effective Date, (a) each Person signing this Amendment as a “Lender” which was not a Lender immediately prior to the Effective Date (each such Person being a “New Lender”) shall become and shall be deemed to be a Lender for all purposes of the Loan Documents, (b) the Total Revolving Commitment shall be increased by $50 million to a total of $175 million, and (c) the Commitment of each Lender shall be in the amount set forth under its signature herein.
          SECTION 4. Requisite Lenders’ Consent. Effective as of the Effective Date, the Requisite Lenders as of the Effective Date consent to the 7-Eleven Acquisition pursuant to Section 5.04 of the Credit Agreement.
          SECTION 5. Fees. On or before the Effective Date, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (a) for the account of each Lender party to the Credit Agreement prior to this Amendment (the “Existing Lenders”) an amendment fee (the “Amendment Fee”) equal to 0.125% of the amount of each Existing Lender’s Revolving Credit Commitment immediately prior to the Effective Date, (b) for the account of each Existing Lender that increases its Commitment pursuant to this Amendment (as shown on the signature pages herein), an additional fee in an amount equal to 0.25% of the amount of such increase, (c) for the account of each New Lender, a fee equal to 0.25% of the amount of such New Lender’s Commitment as of the Effective Date, and (d) a structuring fee for the sole account of the Administrative Agent as separately agreed between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.
          SECTION 6. Representations and Warranties. The Borrower represents and warrants as follows:
     (a) The execution, delivery and performance by each of the Borrower and each of the other Loan Parties of this Amendment and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within its corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and do not contravene (i) its charter or by-laws or (ii) any law or any contractual restriction binding on or affecting it the contravention of which would be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     (b) After giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties contained in each of the Loan Documents are correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of such date (other than any such representations or warranties that, by their terms, refer to a specific date, in which case as of such specific date).
     (c) After giving effect to this Amendment, no event shall have occurred and be continuing that constitutes a Default.
          SECTION 7. Reference to and Effect on the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents.
     (a) On and after the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof” or words of like import referring to the Credit Agreement, and each reference in the Notes and each of the other Loan Documents to “the Credit Agreement”, “thereunder”, “thereof” or words of like
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import referring to the Credit Agreement, shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.
     (b) Each of the Credit Agreement, the Notes and each of the other Loan Documents, as specifically amended by this Amendment, is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby in all respects ratified and confirmed. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Guaranty does and shall continue to guarantee the Guaranteed Obligations, in each case, as amended by this Amendment.
     (c) The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents. On and after the effectiveness of this Amendment, this Amendment shall for all purposes constitute a Loan Document.
          SECTION 8. Execution in Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Amendment by telecopier shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment.
          SECTION 9. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
             
 
           
    Borrower    
 
           
    CARDTRONICS, INC.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
 
           
 
      Name: Jack M. Antonini    
 
      Title: President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
           
    Guarantors    
 
           
    CARDTRONICS, LP    
 
           
 
  By:   CARDTRONICS GP, INC.,    
 
      its general partner    
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
 
           
 
      Name: Jack M. Antonini    
 
      Title: President    
 
           
    CARDTRONICS GP, INC.    
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Jack M. Antonini    
 
           
 
      Name: Jack M. Antonini    
 
      Title: President    
 
           
    CARDTRONICS LP, INC.    
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Peter J. Winnington    
 
           
 
      Name: Peter J. Winnington    
 
      Title: President    
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    BNP PARIBAS, as Administrative Agent    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Sean Davenport    
 
           
 
      Name: Sean Davenport    
 
      Title: Director    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Matthew R. Wyatt    
 
           
 
      Name: Matt Wyatt    
 
      Title: Vice President    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    BNP PARIBAS, as Lender    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Sean Davenport    
 
           
 
      Name: Sean Davenport    
 
      Title: Director    
 
 
  By   /s/ Matthew R. Wyatt    
 
           
 
      Name: Matt Wyatt    
 
           
    Commitment: $24,500,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    Bank of America, N.A.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Gary L. Mingle    
 
           
 
      Name: Gary L. Mingle    
 
      Title: Senior Vice-President    
 
           
    Commitment: $24,500,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Michael Becker    
 
           
 
      Name: Michael Becker    
 
      Title: Vice-President    
 
           
    Commitment: $22,000,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ John Kallina    
 
           
 
      Name: John Kallina    
 
      Title: Senior Vice-President    
 
           
    Commitment: $22,000,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Jeffrey Skinner    
 
           
 
      Name: Jeffrey Skinner    
 
      Title: Duly Authorized Signatory    
 
           
    Commitment: $22,000,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    AMEGY BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ David C. Moriniere    
 
           
 
      Name: David C. Moriniere    
 
      Title: Vice-President    
 
           
    Commitment: $22,000,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    Allied Irish Banks, plc.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Gregory J. Wiske    
 
           
 
      Name: Gregory J. Wiske    
 
      Title: Vice President    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Denise Magyer    
 
           
 
      Name: Denise Magyer    
 
      Title: Vice President    
 
           
    Commitment: $19,500,000    
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    Lenders:    
 
           
    Compass Bank    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ Payton K. Swope    
 
           
 
      Name: Payton K. Swope    
 
      Title: Vice President    
 
           
    Commitment: $18,500,000    
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EX-31.1 8 h49088exv31w1.htm CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER exv31w1
 

Exhibit 31.1
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I, Jack Antonini, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Cardtronics, Inc (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 that 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 by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) 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.   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
 
  c.   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 that has materially affected, or is reasonable 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:
  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 14, 2007
         
 
  /s/ Jack Antonini
 
     
 
  Jack Antonini
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I, J. Chris Brewster, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Cardtronics, Inc (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 that 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 by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) 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.   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
 
  c.   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 that has materially affected, or is reasonable 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:
  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 14, 2007
         
 
  /s/ J. Chris Brewster
 
     
 
  J. Chris Brewster
 
  Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarter Report of Cardtronics, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jack Antonini, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
1.   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
 
2.   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
 
  /s/ Jack Antonini
 
     
 
  Jack Antonini
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)
August 14, 2007
       

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EX-32.2 11 h49088exv32w2.htm CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER exv32w2
 

Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarter Report of Cardtronics, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Chris Brewster, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
1.   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
 
2.   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
 
  /s/ J. Chris Brewster
 
     
 
  J. Chris Brewster
 
  Chief Financial Officer
 
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
August 14, 2007
       
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